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Meet Friends, Learn Culture, Have Fun!

This interactive workshop uses Momotaro, one of Japan’s best-known folktales, to explore language and cultural differences through both Japanese and English.
How would you translate expressions such as donburako or kibi dango into English?
Through quizzes and translation activities, participants will discover the fun and challenges of language while enjoying casual conversations with both international and Japanese students.
Anyone interested in languages, culture, or intercultural exchange is welcome to join!

【Date & Time】

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 
15:00-16:30

【Venue】

International Lounge (2F), Science and Technology Library, Ito Campus, Kyushu University※In-person event only

【Eligibility】

Students and faculty/staff members of Kyushu University
　・Open to both Japanese and international students
　・Beginners in either Japanese or English are welcome
　・Dictionaries and translation apps may be used during the workshop

【Capacity】

20 participants

【Facilitators】

Naoki OKADA　 Second-Year Master's Student, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
　I first became interested in English in high school and have continued learning it ever since. As a member of KYURIOUS, a student organization in the Faculty of Agriculture, I enjoy interacting with international students and exploring different cultures through language. I hope this event inspires you to discover how fun and fascinating English and translation can be!

Haruka IKEDA　 First-Year Master's Student, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
　I spent a year studying in the UK through an exchange program. Inspired by that experience, I would like to create opportunities for international and Japanese students to connect and learn from one another.

【Program】

• Icebreaker Quiz
  Start the event with a fun team quiz featuring Japanese and English expressions inspired by Momotaro, including onomatopoeia and proverbs.
• Exploring Momotaro in Two Languages
  Read and compare the Japanese and English versions of Momotaro and discover how language and culture shape the way stories are told.
• Translation Workshop
  How would you translate words like donburako or oni? Working in groups, we'll discuss how language can convey cultural meanings, images, and nuances.
• Free Conversation
  After the workshop, feel free to stay, chat, and get to know other participants.

【Registration】

To register, please click "Register" below or complete the online form:

Registration Form
https://www.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/form/cutercafe67

＜What is Cuter Café?＞
Cuter Café is a series of events organized by graduate student library assistants (Cuter) at Kyushu University Library.
https://guides.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/cuter/activityreport

【Contact】

Reference Service Section, Science and Technology Library, Kyushu University
MAIL：titosanko@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp