Cultural Exchange ACTIVITIES

Are you living in Japan and want to understand more about Japanese culture? Do you enjoy international exchange, food, tea, or wine? Are you looking for a place to meet people from different countries?

At MPKEN, we believe that culture is not just something you learn from books. It’s something you feel and experience in real life. That’s why we started the Cultural Exchange program — to help you learn about different cultures, meet new friends, and enjoy life in Japan.

We offer seminars, workshops, and fun events where you can relax, share your story, and connect with others.

Many foreigners in Japan find it difficult to communicate, make friends, or work smoothly with Japanese people. Cultural differences can cause confusion or misunderstandings.

MPKEN holds online and offline seminars with topics such as:

• "How to Talk with Japanese People" – Unspoken rules you may not know

• "Vietnam–Japan Culture Differences" – Why do Japanese people speak indirectly?

• "Dating and Marriage with Japanese People"
  
  

You will learn from experts, share your own experiences, and ask questions. These seminars will help you feel more confident and comfortable living in Japan.

Japanese culture is full of beauty and meaning, even in small actions. Have you ever asked yourself:

• What makes the tea ceremony so special to Japanese people?
  
  

• How do you enjoy sake the right way?
  
  

• What are the different types of kimono and how do you wear them?
  
  

MPKEN offers hands-on activities where you can make tea, taste sake, wear yukata, try calligraphy, blow glass, and more. You’ll feel the true spirit of Japanese tradition.

Food is a great way to connect people. When we cook and eat together, we also learn about each other’s culture, lifestyle, and stories.

MPKEN holds cooking classes where you can make traditional dishes from different countries, have fun, and enjoy your own food.

Popular classes include:
🍜 Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Phở cuốn) – Easy and tasty with Japanese ingredients
🍣 Make Temaki at Home – Learn from a Japanese chef
🌶️ Taste of Thailand – Simple and flavorful gapao rice

You don’t need to be a professional chef. Just come, enjoy cooking, and make new friends!

If you like quiet and friendly gatherings, our tea and wine events are a great choice.

💬 Tea Party Meetup – Meet new people, talk about life in Japan, share your experiences, and enjoy a cup of Vietnamese tea together.

🍷 Wine Class – Learn how to enjoy wine, understand different types, and how to pair wine with food — all guided by a wine expert.

Want to practice speaking Japanese or English in a fun and relaxed way?

Join our Language Exchange events! These are friendly meetups where you can talk with people from different countries, help each other practice, and improve your language skills through real conversations.

Whether you’re learning Japanese, English, or Vietnamese — you’ll find someone to talk with, laugh with, and learn from.

No pressure, no tests — just natural communication and cultural sharing!

📌 Check out our latest events on the MPKEN website!

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Let culture be the bridge between you and the world! 🚀