We held a welcome party for international students who enrolled in April. They included degree-seeking international students and exchange students from partner universities in Asia. Konan University students and current international students also joined the event and warmly welcomed the new students. The participants introduced themselves and their home countries and enjoyed friendly conversations in a warm atmosphere.

From March 5 (Thursday) to March 6 (Friday), 2026, 37 students from partner universities in Europe and North America participating in the Year-in-Japan Program joined a Japanese language study trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima.

Since welcoming its first students in 1976, the Year-in-Japan Program has grown together with its students for 50 years.

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Year-in-Japan Program 50th Anniversary Book, which looks back on this remarkable journey.

This special book introduces the history of the Year-in-Japan Program, explains what the program is like today and shares stories from a former student as well as current students.

It also features highlights from the alumni reunion held to celebrate the anniversary.