On Wednesday, December 20, students participating in English Salon activities strolled around Sakai City with 5 international students from Osaka Kyoiku University's teacher training program.
First, we visited “Sakai Risho no Sha” to learn about the history and culture of Sakai, which prospered through trade with the Nanban (barbarian) peoples.  They also listened to an explanation about the tea ceremony and enjoyed matcha (powdered green tea) while thinking about the land that gave birth to Sen no Rikyu and Yosano Akiko.  After lunch, the group moved on to the Mozu Kofun Tumulus Group, which is registered as a World Heritage site.  After listening to a tour guide at the Visitor Center, the group strolled through the Japanese garden in Daisen Park. Blessed with fine weather, we were able to spend a memorable and enjoyable day together with the international students.