{"id":2461,"date":"2026-04-27T09:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/?p=2461"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:03:09","slug":"japan-week-hosts-annual-one-table-endless-connections-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/japan-week-hosts-annual-one-table-endless-connections-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Week Hosts Annual \u201cOne Table, Endless Connections\u201d Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Vyan Patel \u201828<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On March 27, 2026, Japan Week hosted its annual luncheon, One Table. Endless Connections., at Ariyoshi Japanese Restaurant in South Orange. The event brought together 20 participants, including both students and faculty, to share experiences and foster meaningful connections across the university community. The luncheon provided a unique opportunity for students and faculty to engage in open conversation about life at Seton Hall, covering topics such as campus activities, study abroad opportunities, and cultural immersion. Many students enthusiastically shared their experiences learning new languages and discussed the possibilities and benefits of studying abroad. Faculty members offered valuable guidance and practical advice to support students as they navigated academic and personal growth during their university journey. Beyond the enriching dialogue, attendees enjoyed a delicious Japanese food, which added a cultural dimension to the gathering. The combination of thoughtful conversation and culinary experience made the luncheon both enjoyable and educational. As a participant, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to attend the Japan 2026 Luncheon at Ariyoshi. The event strengthened my appreciation for Japanese culture and deepened my interest in pursuing future study abroad experiences. It also highlighted the importance of community, mentorship, and the sharing of experiences in shaping a meaningful university experience. Japan Week\u2019s annual luncheon continues to serve as a platform for connection, learning, and cultural appreciation, leaving participants inspired and better equipped for the opportunities ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Vyan Patel \u201828 On March 27, 2026, Japan Week hosted its annual luncheon, One Table. Endless Connections., at Ariyoshi Japanese Restaurant in South Orange. The event brought together 20 participants, including both students and faculty, to share experiences and foster meaningful connections across the university community. The luncheon provided a unique opportunity for students [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5779,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[342],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-department-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5779"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2461"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2462,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2461\/revisions\/2462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/global-learning-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}