JOHOR BARU: Eighty Japanese students and teachers from the Riseisha High School in Osaka received a warm welcome from students of SMK Sri Tebrau here.
They were greeted with a lion dance, dragon dance, silat and kompang performed by students upon arrival at the school recently.
Time to sing: Takashi Tanibayashi entertaining his new friends from SMK Sri Tebrau in Johor Baru recently. This was followed with several other performances including the Johor traditional zapin dance.
The trip gave the 75 students and four teachers an insight on Malaysian culture, traditional games and food of the three major races.
“I have heard so much about Malaysia, the beautiful scenery, friendly people and multi-racial culture, and am happy to see the real Malaysia today.
Handicraft: The Japanese students teaching their Malaysian friends the art of paper folding. “It’s a wonderful trip for me and the first time I'm meeting people of another country,” said Taiki Ishikura, 16.
Ishikura said he would like to know how classes were conducted in Malaysian schools.
During their three hours at the school, the students tried their hands at batik-making, and played congkak and sepak takraw.
In return, they taught origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, to the Malaysian students.
“The dances are interesting and the food is yummy.
Roaring welcome: The Japanese students and teachers from Riseisha High School in Osaka being greeted with a lion dance. “This is my first trip to Malaysia and I have fallen in love with the country,” said Maiko Hada, 17.
Form Five student Melvin Chew picked up some Japanese words for the occasion.
“A few friends of mine are studying the language, and I asked them to teach me a few words to communicate with the guests.
“The Japanese are polite and willing to learn new things. We should adopt this spirit,” he said.
Form Four student Norazizah Md Yusup, who was keen to study in Japan, grabbed the opportunity to find out more about the country.
“I admire their advancements in science and technology. I can learn a lot from the Japanese,” she said.
She said she exchanged addresses with her new friends to continue the friendship.
The school's Parent-Teacher Association chairman Michael Tay said the programme could foster a better relationship between students and educationists of the two countries.
He proposed that the Education Ministry organise events for our students to visit Japan or other countries.
Students of Riseisha High School in Osaka visit SMK Sri Tebrau in JB
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