約一週間の滞在を終え、無事に全員帰国しました。短い期間ではありますが、中身の濃い充実したプログラムを経験し、彼らにとって一生忘れることのできない夏休みになったと思います。初めて高い所に上って東京タワーから夜景を眺めたり、公立中学校での交流、長野県ではホームステイで日常生活を体験、北八ヶ岳および富士山登山（途中まで）では初めて白い自分の息を見たなど・・・。
自分が住んでいる島を出るのも初めてというメンバーがほとんどでしたが、若い時にこうした体験をすることによって、将来の夢が大きく広がったに違いありません。貴重な機会を与えて下さいました、国立青少年教育振興機構の皆様に心より御礼申し上げます。
Summary
Although it was a short one-week of stay in Japan, I am sure that all of the students returned home with fond memories and experiences that they will always cherish. All the activities they were involved in including viewing Tokyo City from Tokyo Tower, friendly exchange with schools’ students, home stay with families, climbing Mt. Fuji from Shizuoka Prefecture side and Northern Mt. Yatsugatake in Nagano Prefecture are certainly open-eyes for all of them.
It was the first time for most of the students to travel overseas and I am sure that their experiences will help motivate them in their future endeavors. Extend appreciation to the National Institution for Youth Education for the excellent program.
note: the photos taken at the last evening during the farewell reception when each groups also presented their dances and singing.