As we begin to feel the arrival of spring, the season of graduation has come once again. To all of our graduates, congratulations on your graduation.
This year, the number of graduating students was higher than usual, and preparing for further education was a challenging journey for many of you. There were many things to do—gathering information about schools, choosing the right institution, preparing application documents, and practicing for interviews. For many students, completing procedures and writing documents in unfamiliar Japanese must have been stressful and sometimes overwhelming.
Even so, each of you faced these challenges one by one and worked hard until the very end. It was impressive to see how seriously you thought about your future while discussing your goals with teachers and friends. Balancing your classes with preparation for further education was not easy, but you continued to make steady efforts and moved forward step by step.
As a result, most of our students were able to successfully decide on their next schools. We truly appreciate all the hard work you put in. Seeing the relief on your faces and your joyful smiles when your future paths were decided brought great happiness to all of us on the teaching staff as well.
Life at a Japanese language school is not only about studying. It is also a series of many valuable experiences. While learning Japanese, you may have felt confused by cultural differences, met new friends, and sometimes faced difficulties along the way. Each of these experiences has surely helped you grow stronger and more confident.
From here, each of you will move on to a new stage in life. Some of you will continue your studies at universities or vocational schools, while others will pursue new goals and challenges. In these new environments, many new encounters and learning opportunities will be waiting for you.
If you ever feel uncertain or face difficulties in the future, please remember the efforts you made during your time at the Japanese language school. We believe that the determination and perseverance you have shown here will help you overcome any challenge.
The friendships and connections you built with classmates and teachers here will remain precious treasures throughout your lives. We hope that from time to time you will remember your days at this school and continue doing your best wherever your journey takes you.
Once again, to all of our graduates, thank you for your hard work, and congratulations on your graduation. We sincerely wish you great success and happiness in the future.