Hapon and On and On and On arrives

Japanese language students across different Hapon classes this semester prepared their booths, presentations, and games for this year’s “Hapon and On and On and On,” as a way to practice their cultural appreciation and language skills, and to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the normalization of Philippine-Japan diplomatic relations. Hapon and On and On and On was held last 16 May 2026 at the Palma Hall 1F Lobby from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The event featured nine booths from Japanese language students. Hapon 12-13 TWHFV prepared an immersive taiko experience, while Hapon 10 THU showcased charms and stickers related to the Japanese culture. Hapon 120 THU presented the tadoku books written by the students about their life in the University, and Hapon 11 WFW focused on kanji games and dubbings of popular TV shows and movies.

Several booths focused on games, as well. Hapon 10 WFQ’s booth was a Jeopardy game show, while Hapon 11 WFR asked its visitors trivia questions about culture and language learning. The next booth, Hapon 12-13 WFXY, also had a kanji memorization games along with activities highlighting the Japanese writing systems.

For the last two booths, Hapon 10 THV showcased the different practices during various Japanese traditional festivals, while Hapon 11 SBCD also prepared several modern games for its participants.

Also among the parts of the events were several performances. Hapon 10 THU had two Japanese versions of OPM songs, Hapon 11 WFW had pre-recorded song and dance performances, while Hapon 12-13 TWHFV had their own rendering of 可愛くてごめん by HoneyWorks.

Aside from booths and musical numbers, some students also showcased some traditional performances. Hapon 10 WFX held the 1st UP Kobanashi Festival, while Hapon 110 WFY students each prepared a short speech in Japanese. There were guest judges from The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) and the Embassy of Japan, and winners were given merch bags courtesy of JFM.

Finally, faculty members of the Department also facilitated several games, which included ushiro/migi/hidari/mae, trivia quizzes, kanji human tableau, and an interactive vocabulary game. Prizes included notebooks and shirts, while people who visited all booths in the stamp rally were given Japanese snacks.

Thank you to all who joined us, and see you in our next cultural event!