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My name is Aoto Saito, and I am from Tochigi, Japan. I came to the Romanian American University from Nagaoka University of Technology, alongside seven students from our university who participated in this program.

In the future, I would like to have a job that connects people. In Romania, I experienced that even if people speak different languages, they can connect through hobbies and food. I saw how new communities were created naturally, and this experience made me want to work in a place where people can meet and build new relationships.

This was my first time going abroad, so I felt very nervous at first. However, people in Bucharest were friendly everywhere I went. Many people asked me, “How do you say ‘thank you’ in Japanese?” I realized that Romanian people like Japan more than I expected. When I told them I was Japanese, many people praised Japanese culture such as sushi and manga. Some people also said, “I want to visit Japan someday.” Even though we speak different languages and live far from each other, I felt that our cultures connect us.

My hobby is communication. In Japan, I have met and talked with many people, and in Romania I also made many international friends beyond language differences. I think I spent the most time at the entrance of the dormitory at the Romanian-American University, talking and spending time with friends.

I decided to apply for an internship in Romania because I wanted to leave Japan and learn in a new environment. My best memory in Bucharest was Comic Con. Many people who love Japanese anime and manga gathered there and expressed what they like freely, and I was very impressed.

My favorite food was mici. My favorite Romanian expression is “La mulți ani,” which is used to celebrate special moments. I said it many times during the New Year.

I really like manga, and I read Weekly Shonen Jump every week. My favorite titles are My Hero Academia and One Piece.

Our program lasts for six months, but I hope to visit Romania again someday. I would like to see the country’s development and feel the connection between Romania and Japan once more. My life in Bucharest was truly amazing and unforgettable.

Mulțumesc!!!

My name is Ryo Kobayashi, and I was born in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan. My dream is to become a farmer who uses advanced technologies such as AI and IoT systems.
I enjoy driving, skiing, and traveling. During my time in Romania, I was able to travel a lot and explore many beautiful places surrounded by rich nature. I especially enjoyed visiting Constanța. I also had the opportunity to go skiing in Sinaia, which was a wonderful experience. The mountains and winter scenery were truly beautiful.

I decided to apply for an internship in Romania because I was interested in Europe, and my professor recommended it to me. He told me that Romania has beautiful cities and kind people, and I found that to be true. I am very happy that I had the chance to come here.

One of my best experiences in Bucharest was visiting the Christmas Market. It was my first time experiencing such an event, and I was impressed by the beautiful illuminations, delicious food, and hot wine. It was a very exciting atmosphere.

My favorite Romanian food was shaorma because I could choose the ingredients and customize it to my taste each time. I also liked the Romanian-style potatoes very much.

During my stay, I learned a little Romanian. My favorite expression is “Mulțumesc,” because people always smiled when I used it.

Overall, I enjoyed outdoor activities the most. I walked a lot around Bucharest and discovered something new every time. This experience allowed me to explore a new culture and gain valuable memories.

Salut! I’m Mikito Yaguchi, from Tokyo, Japan.
I’m a fourth-year undergraduate student at Nagaoka University of Technology, majoring in IT.
I came to Bucharest for an internship at ECDL Romania, and full semester at the Romanian American University.
My dream job is to work as a football data analyst for professional teams.
I want to apply my skills to football in the rapidly growing field of sports data analytics.
At the same time… I still have a dream of playing football as a professional player.
In Japan, football-related sports such as futsal, Socieaty, and the Kings League are becoming more popular,
and every time I watch a match, I feel more and more excited.
Although I once gave up on becoming a professional football player,
I still have a strong desire to challenge myself and aim for that dream again.
My hobby is everything related to football.
I have played football for 17 years,
and I have been a huge fan of Manchester City for about 15 years.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t go to watch a match during this period,
so I really hope to watch a live match next time.
I decided to come to Romania because I wanted to broaden the possibilities in my life and gain new perspectives.
By interacting with people from different backgrounds whom I would never meet in Japan, I hoped to discover a new version of myself.
I also heard that many people here can speak English, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to improve my English skills as well.
My best experience in Bucharest was definitely working on my application development project at ICDL Romania.
Developing an application, giving reports in meetings, and sharing my ideas were all new experiences for me, so it was a very valuable and meaningful experience.
My favorite food in Romania was probably the sandwiches from LUCA.
I also had BBQ and Japanese food, but I think I went to LUCA near the office the most.
Outside of Bucharest, I really liked Sinaia the most.
I saw Peleș Castle in person, and I was impressed by its architectural style and history.
Both the interior and exterior were beautifully crafted in great detail, and the furniture on display gave me a sense of what life was like at that time.
I was busy focusing on improving my English, so I didn’t have much time to study Romanian.
However, I used “Salut!” a lot😁
Whenever I greeted people, they always responded in a friendly way.
Manga, anime, gaming, and outdoor activities are all essential parts of my life.
If I had to choose just one, I would choose sports, especially football.
For me, these hobbies are precious ways to share time and feelings with friends and teammates.
I believe that friendships formed through hobbies can last even when we are far apart.
Just as I was able to make many friends through football here in a foreign country, hobbies can become a bridge between people, even when we have different languages and cultures.
Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who supported me during my stay in Romania.
I hope that we will meet again somewhere in the world someday.

Hello, everyone, I am Haruto Kamijo(上條 遥都) and I was born in Aisai-city, Aichi prefecture.

I came to Romania as an exchange student from Nagaoka University of Technology. In Bucharest I have studied for one semester at the Romanian American University, the Computer Science Department and followed an internship at RoboHub, and acted as volunteer for CSRJ-AH.

My goal is to create general AI and a company that helps people gain knowledge more easily.

Besides programming, I enjoy visiting aquariums, searching for perfumes, and running. I like outdoor activities, I like nature and I like to exercise, so I like camping because I can get in touch with nature and move around.

I was not good at English, so I wanted to be in an environment where Japanese was not spoken, and I was thinking about going abroad. My professor told me that Romania is a safe country with prices similar to those in Japan, so I decided to apply for a program here.

One of my favourite experience in Bucharest was visiting the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History. I love animals and I know a lot about animals in Japan, but the creatures that live in Romania are completely different from those in Japan, so I had a lot of fun.

When I am thinking about Romanian food, Sarmale was the best. I was impressed by how the acidity offset the heavy taste of the bacon and minced meat, while still retaining the umami of the meat.

I have also traveled outside the capital. Constanța was the best. I love aquatic life, so it was impressive to see dolphins and other fauna.
In Romania I studied how to teach programming to children, this is how I learned a little Romanian, and I can now read in Romanian to some extent.

My favorite expression is "mulțumesc frumos".

Bună seara!

My name is Akito Yamakawa and I’m from Yamagata.

I am studying IT at Nagaoka University of Technology, and I just finished my exchange program at the Romanian American University, in Bucharest.

My dream is to be able to use my skills in the agricultural sector. In my free time, I enjoy studying modern European history and playing board games.

Initially, I didn't know much about Romania, only that it was an oil-producing country in Europe. However, after my professor recommended it, I started studying its history. As I learned more, I became deeply interested in the country itself, which is why I chose Romania for my internship.

One of my best experiences here was going to a party with friends—I really felt the cultural difference from Japan! My favorite Romanian food is sarmale wrapped in vine leaves. I tried them at my welcome party, but I haven't found them since. I’d love to learn how to cook them!

Besides Bucharest, I visited Ploiești. Because of my interest in history, I visited the National Oil Museum there.

I’ve learned a little bit of Romanian, and my favorite word is “drăguț”. I just like the sound of it!

My dream job is to work as a system engineer or a data scientist. My hobbies include gaming, playing the piano, and snowboarding.

How did I decide to come to Bucharest? My professor has connections with Romania and told me that it is a safe country and good place to work and study.
In addition, I had never been abroad before, so I wanted to challenge myself by gaining international experience.

My best experience here was volunteering with children. I wrote their names in Japanese calligraphy and played kendama and soccer with them.
I was deeply moved to see that Japanese culture is loved even in a country far from Japan like Romania.

I have made friends in Romania.
I met kind people through volunteering and daily life here, and I would really like to keep in touch with some of them even after I return to Japan.

My favorite Romanian food is mici. The best mici I ate were at Mici Obor – “Cei mai buni mici mari” at Terasa PLATOU.

Besides Bucharest, I have visited Constanța, Sinaia, Brașov, and Sighișoara.
I liked Sinaia the most because Peleș Castle left a strong impression on me.

My favorite Romanian expression is Poftă bună”, which means “Enjoy your meal.”

Bună!

My name is Takaya, I come from Nagaoka University of Technology in Japan, and I am an exchange student at the Computer Science for Economics Department of the Romanian-American University.

My dream job is to become an IT engineer.

My hobbies include watching football and Formula 1 as well as listening to K-POP. I enjoy outdoor activities and walking around the city.

I have decided to do an internship in Romania because it is known for its high level of IT skills and I wanted to improve my own abilities. Besides being a student at RAU, I am doing an internship at ECDL/ICDL Romania.

My best experience in Bucharest is attending the iMapp projection mapping event, which is the largest projection mapping I have ever seen and truly impressed me.

During my time in Bucharest, I had the chance to attend a soccer match between two of Romania's most famous teams because of my passion for the sport. It was a unique experience to be able to accompany my colleague and our coordinator to the VIP area of the National Arena stadium, where we met various Romanian soccer personalities.

My favorite food is "sarmale", and I like it so much that I want to eat it again even after returning to Japan.

Besides Bucharest, I also visited Sibiu, which became one of my favorite cities.

I learn a little Romanian and my favorite expression is “Salut!”.

Thank you for reading! La revedere!

Ryo Kobayashi, Akito Yamakawa, Aoto Saito și Ryota Sakuma beneficiază de o bursă de un semestru la Facultatea de Computer Science a Universității Româno-Americane, dar și a unui stagiu de practică la CRAI (Center for Reasearch in AI) sub coordonarea domnului profesor Andrei Luchici.

Cei patru studenți au sosit de la una dintre cele mai active universități partenere din Japonia, Nagaoka University of Technology.

Le dorim mult succes și proiecte inspirate!

Takaya Okumura-san și Mikito Yaguchi-san, studenți la Nagaoka University of Technology, se află începând cu luna septembrie 2025 la București, fiind beneficiari ai unei burse de un semestru.

Cei doi vor urma cursurile facultății de Computer Science din Cadrul Universității Româno-Americane. De asemenea, vor participa la un stagiu de practică la ICDL România, sub Coordonarea domnului Mihai Peca.

Le urăm mult succes! Și cât mai multe proiecte reușite și inovative

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Digi24 în vizită la cursul de ceremonia ceaiului de la CSRJ-AH.