Master’s student Halyna Kravets about studying in Japan

I, Halyna Kravets, a Master’s student at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, had the privilege in 2025 to participate in the “Japanese-Language Program for Overseas Students (Undergraduate/Graduate)”, organized by the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai.

The program lasted 44 days, from July 8 to August 20. Within this relatively short period, I was able to considerably deepen my knowledge of Japanese culture and society, while also achieving greater fluency and confidence in spoken Japanese.

At the beginning of the program, participants were introduced to traditional Japanese culture. We studied the art of ikebana and created our own floral arrangements, explored the cultural significance of kimono, and had the opportunity to wear yukata. These hands-on experiences provided not only theoretical insights but also practical engagement with Japanese cultural heritage.