A tea tasting session was held in iCLA’s Language Acquisition Center, organized with the national tea competition Nihoncha AWARD 2025.
Diversity Day took place over two days as part of the annual Jutoku Festival! Students came together to showcase their cultures.
Students had the unique opportunity to experience the art of Wadaiko, traditional Japanese drumming, with an award-winning Taiko Club.
Students had the opportunity to learn about Yamanashi wine and harvesting grapes through a visit to Monde Winery’s vineyard, Monde Farm.
iCLA students try Japanese tea ceremony (Sado) and flower arrangement (Kado) in workshop with local masters.
iCLA Students visited Kai Zenkoji Temple and Tokoji Temple to learn about the local history and practice mindfulness.
iCLA students visited Kofu City Hall to learn about the activities and services of Kofu City and information on disaster preparedness.
Read our interview with iCLA student Shwe Sin on the inspiration for her winning design of this year’s Memorabilia Contest.
Under the iEXPerience Program organized by iCLA, students visited Lumiere Winery to learn about wine making in Yamanashi.
Students had the opportunity to participate in a tasting for the Nihoncha Award 2024 and contribute their votes for Japan’s best tea.