Words from the Principal - 循道中學Methodist College

Itinerary
Date
Activities
13/12
Arrived Tokyo
Attended a briefing on the trip
Visited The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
14/12
Visited Tokyo Imperial Palace ( 皇 居 、 二 重 橋 )
Visited Water Recycling Plant ( 有 明 水 再 生 中 心 )
15/12 Visited Kumamoto-jo ( 熊 本 城 )
16/12 Visited Yatsushiro High School ( 熊 本 八 代 高 中 )
17/12 Home stay
18/12 Visited A-So Volcano ( 阿 蘇 火 山 )
19/12 Visited Tokyo High School ( 東 京 都 立 田 柄 高 中 )
20/12
Visited Keio University ( 慶 應 義 墊 大 學 )
Visited National Museum Of Nature and Science
21/12
Had a farewell party
Returned to Hong Kong
REFLECTION
I was honored to be one of the participants from Hong Kong. Cultural exchange
undeniably plays a vital role in today’s globalized world. People have more opportunity
to understand and learn from one another. We are encouraged to work hand-in-hand
to accomplish certain tasks. I believe this programme will continue to enhance mutual
respect and understanding not only among individuals but also among neighbors of
East-Asian states.
As we all know, the “Fukushima Earthquake”
incident happened in Japan in March. Despite
causing horrific casualties and damage, this
disaster helped to illustrate the honorable
qualities of the Japanese people, such as
courage, endurance and resilience. Through
this exchange, I had an opportunity to share
my experiences and learn from the experiences
of my peers in Japan. This created a deeper
mutual understanding of our beliefs and values.
The determination and strong will that I saw in
the Japanese people inspired me to endure and
stand with dignity while facing difficulties.
On the fourth and seventh day, I went
to two different schools in Yatsushiro and
Tokyo. I enjoyed talking with the Japanese
students very much because they are so
active and love to talk about their culture, We can’t wait to have a hot spring!
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