Spotlights

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On Wednesday, January 8th, we held the event "Let’s learn local Japanese culture! -Okayama edition-" with a total of six participants: two international students and four local students.

In this event, we introduced Kojima jeans from Okayama Prefecture and engaged participants in creating necklaces, small accessories case, or straps using genuine Kojima denim fabric.
This was the second installment of the “Let’s learn local Japanese culture!” series, following the spring semester’s Okinawa-themed event featuring star sand crafting.

The event spotlighted regional Japanese culture, starting with a quiz to learn about Okayama and Kojima.
Participants also shared information about their hometowns’ specialties, local festivals, and other unique features.

Afterward, everyone focused on crafting their creations by tearing and cutting denim fabric.
Interestingly, many participants turned out to be quite skilled, completing their pieces smoothly.
Some even adorned necklaces with denim feather motifs they made and wore them home after the event.

We at SIED would be delighted if this event inspired participants to visit Okayama someday.
SIED will continue to organize a variety of international exchange events.