【国際交流DAYS】"Let's enjoy SHODO"を開催しました

12月17日（水）、国際交流DAYSの一環として、"Let's enjoy SHODO"が国際交流戦略会議室で開催され、今年は19名の留学生と6名の書道サークルの日本人学生が参加しました。
今年で3年連続参加している学生もおり、毎年このイベントを楽しみにしている様子が印象的でした。
イベントでは、書道サークルの学生たちが講師役となり、筆の持ち方や「とめ」「はね」「はらい」など、書道の基本を丁寧に教えてくれました。初めて筆を手にする留学生も多く、最初は「難しい！」と戸惑いながらも、何度も練習を重ねるうちに、みるみる上達していきました。
参加者たちは、自分の好きな漢字を選んで何度も練習した後、来年のカレンダーに清書しました。自分の名前をカタカナで一生懸命書き込む姿も見られ、個性あふれる素敵な作品が完成し、会場は笑顔と達成感に包まれました。
日本文化の魅力を体感しながら、参加者同士の絆も深まる和やかなひとときとなりました。

【International Exchange DAYS】 "Let's enjoy SHODO" Held

On Wednesday, December 17, as part of the International Exchange DAYS program, the event "Let's enjoy SHODO" was held in the OIER Conference Room. This year, 19 international students and 6 Japanese students from the university's calligraphy club participated.
One student joined the event for the third consecutive year, and it was heartwarming to see how much they looked forward to it each time.
During the event, members of the calligraphy club served as instructors, kindly teaching the basics of Japanese calligraphy, including how to hold a brush and techniques such as *tome* (stop), *hane* (flick), and *harai* (sweep). Many of the international students were using a brush for the first time and initially found it challenging, but with practice, they quickly improved.
After choosing their favorite kanji characters and practicing repeatedly, the participants completed their final works by writing the characters on next year's calendar. Some students also carefully wrote their names in katakana, resulting in unique and expressive pieces. The room was filled with smiles and a sense of accomplishment.
It was a warm and memorable experience where participants not only explored the beauty of Japanese culture but also deepened their connections with one another.