Tokyo, Nov. 6 -- For young Vietnamese people born and raised in Japan, the Vietnamese language is more than a means of communicating with family. It is a vital link to their roots and a way to preserve their cultural identity, while helping them build bridges between the Vietnamese community and Japanese society.

Professor Masaaki Shimizu of Osaka University made the remarks in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), highlighting how opportunities to use their mother tongue and experience Vietnamese culture in everyday life enable the young people to gain a deeper understanding of their roots and serve as a bridge between the two countries, helping to strengthen bilateral cultural ties.

Shimizu began learning Vietnamese in Osak...