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Hayakawa celebrated Kodomo no Hi with a meaningful and culturally enriching Senryu Workshop at the Hayakawa campus. The event brought together Japanese language learning, cultural appreciation, creativity, and student participation in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day in Japan, is a traditional celebration that honours the happiness, growth, and well-being of children. To mark this special occasion, Hayakawa organised a Senryu Workshop for students, giving them an opportunity to understand and experience a beautiful form of Japanese short poetry.

The event was honoured by the presence of Ms. Furuichi Reiko, Researcher / Adviser, Culture and Information, Consulate-General of Japan, Chennai, who presided over the celebration as the Hon. Chief Guest.

The Hayakawa campus was beautifully decorated with traditional Koinobori and a Yoroi Kabuto Set, graciously lent by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai. These cultural decorations added an authentic Japanese festive atmosphere to the event and helped students experience the spirit and significance of Kodomo no Hi.

The Senryu Workshop was conducted by Shimizu Sensei and Anuja Sensei. They introduced students to the charm of Senryu and guided them to express their thoughts, emotions, and observations through this Japanese poetic form. The workshop encouraged students to think creatively while connecting with Japanese language and culture in a practical and enjoyable way.

As part of the event, the certificate and prize distribution ceremony for Hayakawa Illustration Contest 2026 was also held. Ms. Furuichi Reiko handed over the certificates and prizes to the winners, appreciating their creativity, effort, and artistic expression.

Hayakawa Illustration Contest 2026 Winners

Grande Winner: Taro Shimizu
1st Place: Ilakiya EMILY
2nd Place: Dheenupriya V
3rd Place: Arunadevi Jayachandran
Most Social Media Likes: Akshaya Gautham

Hayakawa sincerely congratulates all the winners and participants of the Illustration Contest 2026. Their creative works beautifully reflected their interest in Japanese culture and added great value to the celebration.

The Kodomo no Hi celebration and Senryu Workshop served as a wonderful platform for students to engage with Japanese traditions beyond classroom learning. It also reflected Hayakawa’s continued commitment to promoting Japanese language, culture, creativity, and India–Japan friendship.

Hayakawa extends its heartfelt thanks to Ms. Furuichi Reiko and the Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai for their kind support, and to all students, teachers, and participants who made the event memorable.