This time our annual most anticipated Japan program
has the chance to collaborate with SMAN 4 Surabaya!
This year we decided that our theme would be "Learn
from Japan, Contribute to Indonesia", this is a big
opportunity for students from Surabaya to engage in a
cultural exchange. They have introduced Surabaya's
rich culture in amongst audience in Kyoto University,
doing cultural mission with International Student
Association (ISA), and also welcomed by The Consulate
General of The Republic of Indonesia in Osaka. Not only
students who engage in the cultural activities but also
their teachers which provides a holistic impact.
Our program was filled with activities and also city
sight touring. The students then are able to see and
learn based from their experiences on how to use
public transportation, interact with local people,
and to gain insights from the different scenary.
Most importantly is to have direct experience to
learn how different or similar Japanese culture
from Indonesian. In Osaka, students get to stroll
around the famous Shinsaibashi street. They have
tried various authentic Japanese streetfood like
Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
Kyoto and Kobe was plotted so that the students can experience university life and also
interact with Japanese youths. This program suites really well because most of the
students are in 2nd and also 3rd year in highschool, which means they will have to plan
for their university entry. APIMUN partnered with Perserikatan Pelajar Indonesia in Kyoto
and we were able to be explained how students in Japan study. Kyoto University is one of
the top univeristy in Japan, thus students from SMAN 4 Surabaya are privileged enough to
ask questions and fufill their curiousity
Our visit was also to The Consulate General of The Republic of Inodnesia in Osaka and
also Wasting Management. Students gather and have an open discussion with the
Consulate General himself. After that students are able to know more the secret behind
how Japanese use their electricity power. In Wasting Management, students are explained
that in Japan they use litter and convert it to electricity power. It was so insightful and
astonishing how simple a litter can be changed into power. Students from SMAN 4 Surabay
was very active and also the teachers are willing to accommodate and also cooperate with
our APIMUN staff, therefore creating a new bonding. Overall this program was a success
and next year we are planning for more collaboration.
