USJ-R Junior High School Department

𝟑𝟔 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐉-𝐑

USJ-R Basak Campus, Cebu City – The University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) Junior High School and Senior High School Departments warmly welcomed students and teachers from Shiraume Gakuen Seishu Junior High School, Japan, for a cultural exchange program and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony.

𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒

The Japanese delegation, composed of 36 students and teachers, arrived at the USJ-R Basak Campus on June 2, 2026. The four-day visit, which runs until June 5, aims to strengthen international collaboration and foster cultural understanding between the two institutions.

During their stay, the delegates will participate in various cultural immersion activities that showcase Josenian values, Filipino traditions, and Cebu’s rich cultural heritage. The program also includes classroom interactions, campus tours, and collaborative learning experiences designed to promote cross-cultural exchange.

A highlight of the visit is the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the two schools, signifying their commitment to strengthening educational partnerships and future exchange initiatives.

The cultural exchange program is jointly facilitated by the USJ-R Junior High School and Senior High School Departments as part of the university’s efforts to promote global engagement and intercultural learning among its students.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐇𝐒 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Junior High School Department would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the Senior High School Department for its unwavering support and for graciously inviting the Junior High School Department to participate in and be part of this meaningful program. Your generosity, collaboration, and commitment to fostering enriching educational experiences have provided our students and faculty with valuable opportunities for learning, engagement, and cultural exchange