Chiyoda Junior and Senior High School Students Explore Vietnamese Culture at TDTU

On the afternoons of September 30 and October 1, 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH), in collaboration with the International Cooperation, Research and Training Institute (INCRETI), Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), welcomed a delegation of 190 students from Chiyoda Junior and Senior High School, Japan, for a cultural exchange program. Combining an academic introduction with experiential activities, the program provided opportunities for the Japanese students to learn about TDTU and Vietnamese culture while strengthening connections with the University’s students.

The program was attended by Dr. Pham Thi Ha Thuong, Dean; Dr. Nguyen Minh Huan, Assistant to the Dean; department leaders, lecturers, staff, and students from FSSH; and Mr. Huynh Nghia Tri, an officer from INCRETI. Representing Chiyoda Junior and Senior High School were Ms. Yoneda Rie and Ms. Hosaka Akiko, delegation leaders, along with teachers accompanying the students.

The visit began in meeting room A403 with an overview of TDTU’s academic disciplines and study programs, jointly presented by FSSH and INCRETI. This was followed by a presentation on “Vietnamese Culture” delivered by MSc. Nguyen Hieu Tin, Deputy Head and in charge of the Tourism Department. The presentation introduced students to traditional and contemporary cultural characteristics and highlighted the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan in support of development. It offered the students further perspectives on Vietnamese cultural identity and the ties between the two countries.

Building on the knowledge shared, the program continued with a campus tour and hands-on activities. The students explored TDTU’s facilities and modern learning environment during the tour. The lobby of Building F then became a meeting place for Chiyoda students and FSSH students, featuring musical performances, cultural sharing, and a Vietnamese coffee-making experience. Their openness and active participation helped create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflected a spirit of friendship and cooperation.

By combining academic learning with cultural experiences, the program contributed to greater understanding among Vietnamese and Japanese school and university students while expanding opportunities for exchanges between TDTU and international educational partners. The activity also demonstrated FSSH’s role in promoting international cooperation and building a multicultural, dynamic, and internationally engaged learning environment.