University of Tsukuba Donates Japanese Language Textbooks to the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

On November 10, 2026, a handover ceremony of 10 Japanese language textbooks was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University within the framework of academic cooperation with the University of Tsukuba.

During the ceremony, Dr. Takashi Ninomiya, a specially invited lecturer from the University of Tsukuba, officially presented the educational materials to the Department of Far Eastern Studies of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.

The donated textbooks are intended for students studying Japanese at the beginner level and aim to support the systematic development of their language proficiency. The materials facilitate the acquisition of grammatical structures, the expansion of vocabulary, and the development of reading, listening, and oral communication skills. Integrating authentic Japanese-language teaching materials into the educational process contributes to improving the academic and methodological quality of instruction while strengthening the connection between students' theoretical knowledge and practical language skills.

This initiative represents an important step towards strengthening the academic partnership between Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and the University of Tsukuba. The exchange of educational and methodological resources creates new opportunities for enhancing teaching practices, incorporating international academic experience into the learning process, and expanding research and educational cooperation in Japanese Studies.

The Faculty of Oriental Studies expresses its sincere gratitude to the University of Tsukuba and Dr. Takashi Ninomiya for their contribution to the development of academic cooperation.

Authors: Laila Nurseitova, PhD, Senior Lecturer

Ninomiya Takashi, PhD, Senior Lecturer