On December 6, 2010, official certificates will be awarded to learners of the Japanese Language Courses at Perm Gymnasium No.2.

Over 70 schoolchildren and adults have learnt the basics of the Japanese language and got an insight into the culture and traditions of Japan. All this became possible thanks to two graduates of Japanese Universities - Ms Tomo Higaside and Mr. Daisuke Obuti who taught their native language to Perm students for three months.

On Monday, Perm schoolchildren will demonstrate their language skills and take part in a tea ceremony.

The Japanese language courses will continue next year with support from the Japanese Centre in Nizhniy Novgorod.