FTCC students and faculty traveled to Japan this month as part of the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON) grant program. During the visit, FTCC Dean of Arts & Humanities Dr. Kenjuana McCray will document the journey in a series of blog posts.
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Update 1: FTCC students, faculty visit Embassy with “Grandmother of Juneteenth”
FTCC students and faculty stand in front of a roller coaster in Japan.
Update 2: May 26, 2024 Baseball, brushing painting techniques, and traditional drums
On Wednesday, students from FTCC received a warm welcome from their counterparts at Kyoritsu University in Tokyo. A modest reception was organized for both groups, providing an opportunity for direct interaction. The students exchanged insights about their respective cultures and personal lives. Additionally, before attending a baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and Chunichi Dragons, Yoichi Nagata delivered a lecture on Baseball Diplomacy. On Thursday, the students were introduced to Japanese brush painting techniques.
— Dr. Kenjuana McCray
Students from FTCC and Kyoritsu University attend a baseball game in Japan.
FTCC students and faculty learn about Japanese brush painting techniques.
An FTCC student practices Japanese brush painting techniques.
FTCC students practices playing drums in traditional Japanese style.
Students from FTCC and Kyoritsu University pose with drummers in Japan.
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