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YNU hosted a Nikko observation tour for international students, World Heritage shrines and temples of Nikko and its traditional culture’

On Sep. 29th and 30th, YNU hosted a Nikko observation tour for international students, ‘World Heritage shrines and temples of Nikko and its traditional culture.' 25 YNU international students participated in the tour.
A group photo taken at Edo Wonderland Nikko
A group photo taken at Edo Wonderland Nikko
A student chosen to perform a lord on the stage
A student chosen to perform a lord on the stage
The group first visited Edo Wonderland Nikko. The students were eagerly observing exhibits in the park that showed culture and lifestyles in Edo period.
Oh no! Students were captured by the police officer in Edo period!?
Oh no! Students were captured by the police officer in Edo period!?
These pictures look as if they are popping out!
These pictures look as if they are popping out!
Later the international students went to Trick Art Museum Nikko. After enjoying the mysterious world of art, they arrived at hotel, and relaxed in the hot spring.

On the 2nd day of the tour, the group visited World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Unfortunately, the Yomeimon-gate wasn’t available for observation due to renovation work, but the students were able to take a lot of pictures of gorgeous, and solemn shrine pavilions.
A group photo at Nikko Toshogu Shrine
A group photo at Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Students at Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Students at Nikko Toshogu Shrine
At the last stop, the international students went to Mashiko Pottery Cooperative Selling Center, and experienced making potteries. All the students were doing their best to make hand-made potteries. The potteries will be great souvenirs from the trip for sure.
Trying making a pottery
Trying making a pottery
Overall the trip was very fruitful for international students to experience culture, tradition, and history of Japan firsthand.
Playing games after dinner
Playing games after dinner
Strolling in Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Strolling in Nikko Toshogu Shrine

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