Spotlights

Hello, we are SIED, 

On Thursday, May 22nd, we hosted our event “Let's try cutting out the twelve zodiac animals!” at the International Exchange Lounge on the Imadegawa Campus. A total of three participants joined us: one international student and two local students. 

This event offered participants the chance to experience Kirie—a traditional paper-cutting art shared by both China and Japan. The completed artworks were then displayed to decorate the lounge, creating a warm and creative atmosphere. 

To start things off, we held a short quiz about the Chinese zodiac and the art of paper cutting. Everyone did surprisingly well—some of the answers really impressed us! 

Next, participants chose their favorite zodiac animal and sketched it out before moving on to the cutting stage. Using scissors and craft knives, they carefully cut out their designs. While the intricate details were challenging, everyone worked patiently and completed beautiful pieces by the end of the session. 

We were delighted to hear feedback like, “It was so much fun!” and “I’d love to join again!” 

SIED will continue to organize a variety of international exchange events, so we hope to see even more participants next time. Stay tuned and join us!