On the afternoon of December 7, 2025, the Japanese Language Faculty at the University of Languages and Social Sciences (ULSS), Duy Tan University, organized the "Vietnam-Japan Musical Exchange" program with the participation of artists from Japan, university representatives, partner units, and a large number of students. This event is considered a highlight in the Japanese Language Faculty's series of cultural exchange activities, contributing to promoting academic connections and enhancing mutual understanding between students of the two nations.

While language learning is often conducted through textbooks, today's event unveiled a completely different approach: learning through experience. Through the traditional rhythms of Japanese Takeru drums, familiar Vietnamese melodies, or the moments when students stepped onto the stage to interact with the artists, Japanese culture was no longer distant but came to life vibrantly right within the university environment.

A distinctive feature of this year's program was the harmonious blend of performing arts and academic value. Students not only enjoyed the performances but also listened to explanations about the origins, spirit, and symbolism of Japanese drumming—an art form that demands endurance, discipline, and a high sense of teamwork. These are precisely the qualities that the Japanese Language Faculty consistently encourages students to cultivate throughout their studies.

Another notable aspect was how the program created opportunities for students to step out of their role as spectators. The moments when young participants tried their hand at drumming, interacted with the artists, and collectively spread the passionate spirit of Japanese music transformed the event hall into an open classroom, where skills and inspiration were exchanged naturally.

In the context of education moving towards internationalization, the Vietnam-Japan Musical Exchange program serves as a prime example of how ULSS and the Japanese Language Faculty implement international exchange activities in a systematic and pedagogically rich manner.

Thanks to events like this, students gain direct access to Japanese art, culture, and people—an opportunity not every training environment can provide. This is also the very direction that the Japanese Language Faculty is pursuing: combining language education with cultural immersion, expanding international interaction, and laying a foundation for students to be confident in their future academic and career paths.