My motivation for studying in Japan comes from my desire to understand the country more deeply while learning its language and culture. Japan is a country I admire because, after World War II, it recovered quickly and became one of the world’s leading economic powers. This made me interested in learning more about Japanese people, their culture, and their way of thinking.

I also want to improve my Japanese speaking and daily communication skills. In Vietnam, there are not many chances to use Japanese in everyday life, so living in Japan will help me practice the language naturally.

In addition, I would like to experience the scenery and atmosphere of Japan that I have only seen in movies and media. By living in Japan, I hope to understand its culture and society more deeply.

Furthermore, I would like to make many friends, not only with Japanese people but also with students from different countries.

Through studying abroad, I want to improve my Japanese ability, learn more about Japanese culture, and gain skills that will allow me to work with Japanese people in the future.
I also hope to contribute, even in a small way, to strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

Through my exchange program in Japan, I have learned a great deal about Japanese culture and daily life.

At the dormitory, the staff made me feel at home and helped me adjust to life in Japan.
I enjoyed delicious Japanese meals, such as curry rice, yakisoba, and Japanese omelets. These meals helped me better understand Japanese food culture. I also made many Japanese friends who helped me improve my conversational Japanese and introduced me to local sweets and customs.

At university, I met kind Japanese and Chinese friends and experienced interesting classes suited to my learning level. My teachers were supportive and always willing to answer questions. In particular, a class on Japanese academic writing taught me how to write reports more accurately and clearly. Through my teachers' feedback and self-evaluation, I also learned to recognize my weaknesses and improve my writing.
Also, the international student center staff kindly helped me with administrative procedures in Japan.

In my daily life, I was impressed by Japan's clean streets, peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful scenery. Although I was initially confused by earthquake and heavy-rain alerts, I gradually learned how to respond to them.
Walking every day also helped me feel healthier both physically and mentally. At summer festivals, I was surprised by how clean the streets remained despite the large crowds. I also traveled to Kyoto and Osaka, where I enjoyed Kyoto's beautiful torii gates and Osaka's delicious takoyaki and kushikatsu.

I am truly grateful for the scholarship that has given me this valuable opportunity to study and experience Japanese culture.
By communicating in Japanese, I have made many connections and learned about local dialects.
During the remainder of my stay, I will continue to challenge myself, develop my abilities, and work toward my future goals.