On campus
Future Paths to Japan: Language, Culture, and Opportunity
Saturday 20 June 2026 in the Creative Centre, 1.00pm to 5.00pm
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This is a new event at York St John University designed to spark young people’s interest in Japanese language and culture. Aimed at students from Year 7 and above, the afternoon brings together Japanese food and sweets, Taiko (Japanese drums) live performance and workshop, a language showcase by current students, and conversations with our alumni.
By partnering with local Japanese communities and businesses, the event creates an engaging space for young learners and their families to explore Japan, Japanese language and culture, and discover how learning Japanese with linguistics can shape global opportunities.
This event is sponsored by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and York St John University.
Provisional afternoon plan
Explore our plan for the afternoon below.
1.00pm to 1.10pm - Taiko drum blast!
A high-energy Taiko performance to kick things off!
1.10pm to 1.20pm - Welcome and what's on
A quick hello, housekeeping bits, and everything you need to know for the day.
1.20pm to 1.30pm - Programme spotlight
Find out what exciting opportunities are coming up this year.
1.30pm to 1.50pm - Study abroad and alumni video messages
Hear directly from students - short and inspiring video stories from across the world.
2.00pm to 3.00pm - Live Japanese performance by the current students
Immerse yourself in Japanese language and culture with a full-hour performance.
3.00pm to 3.30pm - Snacks, chill and stalls
Grab a treat, explore shop stalls, and hang out with friends.
3.30pm to 5.00pm - Activity rotations (3 x 30 minutes)
You'll rotate through 3 hands-on activities:
- Campus tour: Discover some of our students' favourite spots, hidden gems, and learn more about campus life.
- Taiko workshop: Try the drums yourself! No experience needed - just enthusiasm.
- Craft and game stations: Origami, mini challenges, creative fun - all run by our students.
Book onto the event
Use the form below to book your place.
