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Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China

STORY: Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:04:10 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Language Day event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOAN DESLANDES, Head teacher of Kingsford Community School in east London 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEVINA MISTRY, Student, Queen Mary High School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATHARINE CARRUTHERS, Strategic Director of the Mandarin Excellence Programme, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society STORYLINE: The virtual tour of China's Sanxingdui Museum was held on Thursday in central London during an event in celebration of Chinese Language Day of this year, which was attended by about 100 students from four schools. The event, hosted by the Chinese Bridge Club and the Chinese Proficiency Test UK Committee, marked the end of the 2024 International Chinese Language Day activities across Britain. During the event, six on-site workshops offered the students a

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Demonstrate - Paris

Demonstration of civil services as part of a nationwide call by labour unions (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT, FA, FO, FSU, Solidaires and UNSA) for better wages, in Paris, France, on March 19, 2024. Teachers and staff of National Education (nursery, primary, middle and high schools) joined the major day of national strike in the civil service. The civil service unions are calling on the 5.7 million French public employees to demonstrate, four months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which the CGT and FO unions have already promised to file strike notices. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese students in U.N. session simulation contest

NEW YORK, United States - Yuki Hayashi (C) and Yukina Sekine (to the left of Hayashi), students of Shibuya Kyouiku Gakuen Makuhari Senior High School in Chiba Prefecture, participate in the Global Classrooms International Model U.N. Conference for 2012 in New York on May 18, 2012. Teams from four Japanese high schools won prizes for their performances at the event.

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Japanese quake-hit youths visit Moscow school

MOSCOW, Russia - Russian students (back) cheer as Japanese students (front) sing ''The One and Only Flower in the World'' at a school in Moscow on Dec. 19, 2011. A group of 17 Japanese high school and university students who lost their relatives in the March 11 earthquake and tsunami disaster visited the school to meet Russian youths. The Japanese from four high schools and two universities in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures were invited to Moscow's school No. 1535 by Russia's educational authorities on a goodwill program.

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Quake-hit schools begin classes at temporary building

OTSUCHI, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2011 shows paper cranes made and presented by elementary school children in Shizuoka Prefecture hanging outside a classroom of a temporary school building in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture. The building has been constructed for pupils and students of four elementary schools and a junior high school in the town that were put out of use by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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New high school students in quake-hit Onagawa

ONAGAWA, Japan - Teenagers walk by debris after receiving the acceptance notice for their senior high schools at Onagawa Daiichi Junior High School in the town of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 7, 2011, around four weeks after the earthquake and tsunami struck the area. They will go to separate senior high schools starting later in the month.

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Security guards posted at Ikeda elementary school

OSAKA, Japan - A security guard stands in front of the gate of the state-run Ikeda Elementary School in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, on June 11. A total of five security guards were posted at the four gates of the school compound, where the Ikeda junior and senior high schools are also located. Eight elementary school children were stabbed to death and 15 others were wounded on June 8 when a man stormed into the school, attached to the state-run Osaka Kyoiku University, and attacked them with a kitchen knife.

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Taiwan, Japanese city sign banana deal to strengthen ties

Hsiou Dong-chong (L), deputy director general of the Department of International Affairs of Taiwan's Council of Agriculture, and Yohei Wakabayashi, major of the Japanese city of Gotemba, pose for photos in Taipei on July 12, 2016. Under their agreement, the council will provide Gotemba's six elementary schools and four junior high schools with Taiwanese bananas at lunch on or around the 11th day of each month. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Quake-hit schools begin classes at temporary building

OTSUCHI, Japan - Children walk in a corridor of a temporary school building in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture on Sept. 20, 2011, which has been constructed for pupils and students of four elementary schools and a junior high school in the town that were put out of use by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Classes at the temporary facility began the same day for the elementary schools and will begin on Sept. 22 for the junior high school. (Kyodo)

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Quake-hit schools begin classes at temporary building

OTSUCHI, Japan - Children are pictured on Sept. 20, 2011 in a classroom of a temporary school building in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, which has been constructed for pupils and students of four elementary schools and a junior high school in the town that were put out of use by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Classes at the temporary facility began the same day for the elementary schools and will begin on Sept. 22 for the junior high school. (Kyodo)

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Quake-hit schools begin classes at temporary building

OTSUCHI, Japan - Children study in a classroom of a temporary school building in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on Sept. 20, 2011, which has been constructed for pupils and students of four elementary schools and a junior high school in the town that were put out of use by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Classes at the temporary facility began the same day for the elementary schools and will begin on Sept. 22 for the junior high school. (Kyodo)

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Quake-hit schools begin classes at temporary building

OTSUCHI, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2011 shows paper cranes made and presented by elementary school children in Shizuoka Prefecture hanging outside a classroom of a temporary school building in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture. The building has been constructed for pupils and students of four elementary schools and a junior high school in the town that were put out of use by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo)

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Japanese students in U.N. session simulation contest

NEW YORK, United States - Yuki Hayashi (C) and Yukina Sekine (to the left of Hayashi), students of Shibuya Kyouiku Gakuen Makuhari Senior High School in Chiba Prefecture, participate in the Global Classrooms International Model U.N. Conference for 2012 in New York on May 18, 2012. Teams from four Japanese high schools won prizes for their performances at the event. (Kyodo)