On November11, 2023, students in the Hiroshima University Study Abroad Program (HUSA) and the Department of Integrated Global Studies (IGS) (School of Integrated Arts and Sciences), taking “Glocal Internship I: Intercultural Competence in Japanese Society,” “Glocal Internship II: Intercultural Practicum to Work with Local Japan,” and “Japanese Society and Gender Issues” (courses of Dr. Naomi Tsunematsu, Morito Institute of Global Higher Education), participated in the Intercultural Competence Development Seminar and International Educational Exchange Seminar with Nisshokan High School. Students from USA, Britain, France, New Zealand, Spain, Finland, Germany, Egypt, Colombia, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan joined them. This became the 9th time to participate in the “Kisa Omotenashi Plan” International Exchange.

Participants were approximately 250, including 206 Nisshokan High School students and 45 students from Hiroshima University. In the International Exchange Session, international students from Germany conducted a speech for self-introduction. In group work and quizzes, students enjoyed the intercultural interactions together. In classroom sessions, high school students introduced Japanese culture, and international students presented their projects to connect international students and high school students. International students were introduced local history and culture in the tour guide session by high school students. This international exchange have been a heart-warming and unforgettable experience for international students with heart-felt welcome of Nisshokan High school.