Children from Japan, China and S. Korea to jointly make 'moon'-themed picture books
SEOUL (Mainichi) -- An exchange program for about 100 elementary school students from Japan, China and South Korea opened at a hotel in Seoul on Aug.
On August 18, a cultural exchange program for approximately 100 elementary school students from Japan, China, and South Korea commenced at a hotel in Seoul. The objective of the Japan-China-Korea Children's Story Exchange 2026 is to foster camaraderie through the creation of moon-themed picture books. During the opening ceremony, South Korean Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin emphasized the importance of discovering commonalities and respecting diverse perspectives.
Former Japanese Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura addressed the children, urging them to forge strong bonds during the week-long activities.
This year's exchange theme revolves around the moon. Representatives from each country delivered speeches, with Yuki Kameoka, a sixth-grader from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, expressing her enthusiasm for the collaborative storytelling process. From August 18 to 23, the children will immerse themselves in South Korean culture, including K-pop, while crafting stories centered around the moon.
In groups of five, each team will produce one picture book. The annual exchange program is organized by South Korea's Ministry of Education and The Mainichi Newspapers Co.
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