EI YADANAR MAUNG

Source: https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20251016155616.html Parent: https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/

Voices of International Students

Oct 16, 2025

EI YADANAR MAUNG

School of Humanities and Culture, College of Japanese Language and Culture

From Myanmar

What sparked your interest in this university?

I imagined my ideal university life as one where I could live close to nature, ride a bicycle around campus, and make friends with people from different academic backgrounds while broadening my perspectives. I felt that the University of Tsukuba was the place where I could truly experience all of this. Another reason is that it offers a program where I can study my field of interest, Japanese language and culture, in depth while engaging with students and professors who share the same passion. This rich combination of environment, diversity, and academic opportunities made Tsukuba the best choice for me.

What aspects of Japanese culture or customs surprised you? How did you adapt to them?

I was surprised by how fast people walk here, especially in train stations during rush hours. Everyone moves so fast that, at first, I felt nervous because my pace was much slower. Another surprising difference was the awareness of pedestrian priority. In my home country, cars usually take priority, so when I crossed an intersection without traffic lights, I often waited to pass. However, in Japan, even though pedestrians have the right of way, I sometimes stopped and waited, which confused drivers. There were even moments when both the driver and I kept waiting for each other for a few minutes. Now, I've become more used to daily life in Japan, and I've also adjusted to these differences.

What do you enjoy about Tsukuba?

Life at the University of Tsukuba is both fulfilling and inspiring. The campus is surrounded by nature, and the ability to move around easily by bicycle makes daily life convenient and enjoyable. I am also encouraged by the many students who are passionate about their studies, which motivates me to pursue my own goals. Living in Tsukuba City is also enjoyable, as it offers a calm and pleasant lifestyle in a natural setting. It is also well known for its many ramen shops, which makes it an ideal place for me as a ramen lover. \

What do you hope to achieve during your time here?

I hope to enjoy a fulfilling student life while deepening my knowledge and skills in my field of study. I also aim to establish a Myanmar Student Association as part of the university community, which will serve as a platform for introducing Myanmar's culture, traditional cuisine, and customs to the wider university community. By sharing these aspects of my country, I hope to reach not only those who are already familiar with Myanmar but also many others who are curious to learn more. By contributing in this way, I hope to make my time on campus both meaningful and impactful.

What do you think makes the University of Tsukuba special?

The University of Tsukuba stands out because of its diversity. The campus provides an environment where I can connect with international students from different countries, along with Japanese students representing all parts of Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Through these interactions, I have been able to experience the variety of dialects and customs across Japan. What I also value is being in an environment where many students are passionate about their own studies. Their dedication inspires me, and I am grateful that Tsukuba also allows me to explore subjects beyond my own field of specialization.

[SIYA JITENDRA DESHPANDE

From India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20260226150549.html) - [RIBEIRO FALCÃO LORRANA

From Brazil](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20260209143407.html) - [VICTOR MASSAKI NAKAGUCHI

From Brazil](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20260202113333.html) - [RIYAM MOTEA AL-RAABEA

From Iraq](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20260120140827.html) - [ASYRAF KAZUKI BIN ABDUL ZAKI

From Malaysia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20251106153458.html) - [CHUN PI HSIEH

From Taiwan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20251028142948.html) - [EI YADANAR MAUNG

From Myanmar](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20251016155616.html) - [LIANG LIU

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20251007101114.html) - [EMMA ROSE DANGERFIELD

From Australia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250922090000.html) - [IBRAHIM AKID

From Tunisia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250902110146.html) - [LEYUN HUANG

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250728113623.html) - [HYOWON LEE

From Korea](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250718102403.html) - [ZACHARY JAMES YOSHIOKA

From USA](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250707114426.html) - [NIMISH SUDHIR GODSE

From India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250627133322.html) - [HASINI NIMANTHI KATIYAPE SAMARASEKARAGE

From Sri Lanka](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250619133000.html) - [MURAN XU

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250612140000.html) - [YANG HU

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250606103000.html) - [TE-YU HUANG

From Taiwan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250530094000.html) - [SHAFIQULLAH YOUSAFZAI

From Afghanistan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250225105959.html) - [QI SHI

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250204110000.html) - [MYLES

From USA](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250131113000.html) - [ISRAT JAHAN

From Bangladesh](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20250121133053.html) - [SOTHEARITH ENG

From Cambodia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20241029114315.html) - [FELIX COOMBER

From UK](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20241017104601.html) - [WAI PHYO THU

From Myanmar](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20241011140751.html) - [SRINITHI ASHOK KRISHNASWAMY

From India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240919133000.html) - [SACHI JOCHI

From Japan/India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240716140000.html) - [PING HUAN WANG

From Taiwan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240712140000.html) - [NGHI NGUYEN BAO

From Vietnam](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240711133000.html) - [GUANGQI AN

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240710150000.html) - [HELIO NONOSE

From Brazil](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240528092344.html) - [TAO LENG

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240523151907.html) - [INSYIRAH

From Malaysia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240514152825.html) - [ARAMAKI, CAUE SINGO

From Brazil](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240430095237.html) - [SUHARMAN

From Indonesia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240227114125.html) - [NG RAY SHAN

From Singapore](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240226133548.html) - [DU XIN

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240117102400.html) - [YINA SHIN

From Korea](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20240116154326.html) - [JOOEUN YOON

From Korea](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20231102090000.html) - [REN YIHAN

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20231023134514.html) - [MENG LIYUAN

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20231013131944.html) - [WU BOQIAN

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20231012154418.html) - [YU, CHENG-HAN

From Taiwan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230725103018.html) - [PARK KIWON

From Republic of Korea](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230721105324.html) - [CHEN MIN

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230719132452.html) - [CHAEYEON LEE

From Republic of Korea](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230718143142.html) - [ELIZABETH BERGEN-BARTEL

From USA](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230706133924.html) - [LIAO, HSIN-YEN

From Taiwan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230705103506.html) - [PAKORN WANGSUEKUL

From Thailand](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230703120649.html) - [NGUYEN THUY ANH

From Vietnam](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230630105343.html) - [LAN CHI

From Vietnam](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230602095633.html) - [NADIA HASNA KARIMAH

From Indonesia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230322094500.html) - [HNIN OO

From Myanmar](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230307090437.html) - [KAWTAR

From Morocco](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230224102000.html) - [NA

From China](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230215090000.html) - [AFSARI

From Bangladesh](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230208090000.html) - [REZA

From Indonesia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230131154914.html) - [YOLANDA GRAÇA

From Angola](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230110090000.html) - [ADOM

From Ghana](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20230105090000.html) - [SUDHIR

From India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221214095228.html) - [MIKI

From Mongolia/Japan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221213105143.html) - [AISANA

From Kazakhstan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221125101929.html) - [VITHOR SILVA

From Brazil](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221122095714.html) - [CHINMAY

From India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221118111537.html) - [JEE

From Thailand](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221117140614.html) - [ISLA

From Taiwan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20221021141022.html) - [MIVE

From Turkmenistan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20210426132421.html) - [LAURA

From Argentina](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20210420132735.html) - [SERGIO

From Colombia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20210416143645.html) - [LENNY

From India](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20201022151142.html) - [ZHANAR

From Kazakhstan](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20200911020140.html) - [PENG

From Malaysia](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20200909030142.html) - [RAVI

From Nepal](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20200909020143.html) - [SUNITA

From Nepal](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20200909010141.html) - [ATOM

From Thailand](https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/voices/20200907020144.html)