Batch 1
6–10 May 2025
Featured on the host school's website- 49Students
- 51Adults（incl. 6 teachers）
- 100Total
Itinerary of this batch
- 5/6
Arrival in Osaka
Depart Kaohsiung and arrive in Osaka in the evening.
- 5/7
Free day in Osaka
A full day in Osaka for the children and parents.
- 5/8
School visit in Susami
A primary school in Susami, Wakayama: a music exchange lesson in period 4, a school lunch experience and a recreational exchange in period 5, then on to Wakayama City.
- 5/9
Takamatsu school, city council and concert hall
Morning at Takamatsu Elementary School with music exchange and an educational experience; afternoon visit to the Wakayama City Council and rehearsal at Wakayama Castle Hall; the festival opening and exchange performance in the evening.
- 5/10
Osaka and return
Osaka Aquarium, Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, then the evening flight back to Kaohsiung.
What every batch includes
Dates and itineraries differ from batch to batch, but every batch shares the same core: from the school classroom to the council chamber and finally the concert-hall stage.
- 1
School exchange
Taiwanese students visit a Japanese school, join a school-wide assembly, perform for each other and exchange gifts.
- 2
Joining classes
Students split into classrooms and learn alongside Japanese children through music, games and simple language.
- 3
Break-time activities
Recess and lunch together — friendships form quickly even without a shared language.
- 4
Accompanied throughout
Officials of the local board of education accompany the group all day; in some batches the council chair and councillors also visit the school to assist.
- 5
Programme for parents
Parents who do not enter the school join hands-on activities and a city sightseeing tour arranged by the city.
- 6
Visit to the city council
In the afternoon the group visits the city council and receives a certificate of honour and a souvenir.
- 7
Music rehearsal
At the concert hall, the group rehearses with the performing groups arranged by the Japanese side.
- 8
Dedicated concert
A grand concert for the group, followed by exchange and a joint performance with the local groups.
Highlights
Takamatsu Elementary School website (no year shown; date matches our roster)
Morning | Exchange at Takamatsu Elementary School
In the morning the Taiwanese children joined local children for exchange lessons, ensemble rehearsals and games, with full support from officials of several local offices.
Welcome in the gymnasium
In the school gymnasium the children gathered together, welcomed with flower garlands and the flags of both countries.
Ensemble rehearsal
Instruments and percussion were set up in the middle of the gym, with children from both sides seated around them.
Hosts and guests
Japanese teachers and guests stood beside the children to welcome the Taiwanese students.
Afternoon | Visit to the city council
In the afternoon the city council invited the Taiwanese parents and children to tour the chamber and take photos; the chair and several councillors received them in person. The evening opening ceremony was full, with local leaders and many guests attending.
Welcome with flags
Takamatsu pupils welcomed the Taiwanese students holding Japanese and Taiwanese flags.
Concert for each other
Both sides performed for each other; the Taiwanese schools played in a full orchestral setting with flutes, violins and cellos.
Joining classes
After the gym assembly, small groups joined each classroom. Pupils used English, gestures and translation software to communicate.
Welcome screen
The screen in the gymnasium welcomed the children from the three Taiwanese schools to Takamatsu, with both national flags side by side.
Make your school the next batch
Each batch is a school whose children bring their own music into Japanese classrooms and onto a real stage.
A formal concert-hall performance
Beyond the classroom exchange, students take the stage of a concert hall in Wakayama and perform together with Japanese students.
Certificate of honour and official record
Students receive a certificate of honour and a souvenir at the city council, and the organising committee issues a participation certificate that records the performance and exchange.
One window for everything
The Lexuan Foundation co-organises and coordinates, from applications and documents to pre-departure preparation and liaison with the Japanese side.
- Needs
- School matching
- Classroom exchange
- Review
Places and schedules depend on the school year and the host schools in Japan. Feel free to ask first.
On the Taiwan side, the Lexuan Foundation co-organises and coordinates the programme as the administrative and communication window for Taiwanese schools — exchange applications, documents, pre-departure preparation and liaison with the board of education in Japan are handled in one place.