On May 27, 13 students from the University of Arkansas visited Okayama University to hold an exchange with Okayama University students.

House of Representatives member Takashi Yamashita, an alumni of Junior High School attached to Okayama University, attended the group and gave the opening remarks as a representative of Japan to welcome the group. Executive Vice President for International Affairs Hiroshi Kanzaki also welcomed the group by stating, “Please learn the local dialect such as “Bo-ke,” enjoy your time here, and come again.”

During the exchange, students from both universities made self-introductions and held discussions, as well as explored the campus together to deepen their friendship.