One of Otago Polytechnic's longest relationships was marked this week when a group of students from Edogawa University arrived in Dunedin.
The Japanese university and Otago Polytechnic have built their relationship over 20 years, and hundreds of students have come to Dunedin over that time.
Polytechnic deputy chief executive Dr Robin Day described it as a "fantastic" and "significant" connection.
It began when a previous deputy director travelled to Japan and fostered relationships with several universities.
These were pursued, and the first group from Edogawa University visited in 1996.
This week, 14 first-year English students arrived for a three-week stay.
They are living with host families, studying and visiting workplaces and tourist spots in Dunedin and Queenstown.
Travelling with them is Prof Tadaaki Kato, who said the students enjoyed their time here.
The trips were considered a success due to the improvement in their language skills, he said.
