Han han
From China
Kyoto Campus / Advanced III-4
Shunkyokuwanei Ltd.
(Tapioca milk tea store opened)
- Please introduce yourself.
- My name is Han Han. I am from Hebei Province, China. I came to Japan in November 2020 and have been studying at ISI Kyoto. When I first came to Japan, I only studied Japanese syllabary, but I have passed N2 by now.
After graduating from Handan University with a bachelor's degree in secretarial science, I worked for a company in accounting. In the course of my work, I became motivated to learn again and decided to study in Japan. - Why did you choose Kyoto School?
- I had a friend who was enrolled in the graduate school of Kyoto University, so I visited Kyoto to visit my friend. At that time, I was attracted to Kyoto's city, people, and natural scenery. Kyoto is not as noisy as Tokyo or Osaka, and I thought the slow pace was perfect for me.
I chose Kyoto School because this school has students from all over the world. My classmates include students from Spain, Italy, Russia, and the U.S., as well as students from other Asian countries. - How is your study abroad experience at ISI?
- ISI holds various events. For example, a mountain climbing trip to Mt. Daimonji and a Christmas event. Last year, during Halloween, a class teacher dressed up as an Egyptian pharaoh for class, which was very refreshing. It was my first Halloween experience away from my home country, so it was a very unique experience.
- Why did you decide to work in Japan?
- At first, I wanted to open a store in China with a friend. However, when I came to Japan just to visit a friend, I realized that Japan was in the midst of a tapioca milk tea boom and that there was a business opportunity there. So I decided to study abroad in Japan first, study the language well, and then work in Japan.
We now have a partnership with the Chinese milk tea brand "Hongu no Tea" and plan to open several new stores in Japan. In the future, we would also like to try different industries (trade, etc.).
At the first store we opened this time, the first floor is a milk tea store, and the second floor is a study room with a monthly membership fee. Since Doshisha University is nearby, there are many students in the area, and we anticipate potential demand not only for the milk tea business, but also for spaces such as study rooms. - Please give a message to younger students who are considering studying in Japan.
- Once you have set a goal, please move forward without fear. If you are still wondering if it is really the right decision to study in Japan, it is better to take a step back and think carefully before making a decision.
Choosing to study in Japan means giving up some of your resources (such as friends) in your home country. There are positives and negatives, but please do not be happy or sad, and carve out your own path.
