Volunteering
Event Planning Section
This section plans and produces events that promote international exchange between foreign and Japanese residents. Meetings are held once a month from 1pm in the International Relations Corner. There are 3 or 4 events per year, held on weekends.
Activities
International Family Gathering (July 2024)
【Chuo Kominkan】
28 people from 10 different families came out for a day of fun (and snacks!) at the 8th International Family Gathering. Participants had roots to places like Japan, Brazil, The Philippines, China, and Sri Lanka, making it a truly global event. Games for children included a Tanabata festival and craft session as well as learning how to sort trash according to the city’s rules. Parents were invited to ask questions and share ideas, advice, and concerns regaring all variety of childrearing and parenting related topics.
International Pottery Class (January, February 2024)
【Takasaki Manabi no Mori】
A two part pottery class was held at Takasaki Manabi no Mori, in which 15 people from Japan, China, Malaysia, the U.S., and Canada participated. Under the careful guidance of Mr. Tajima and his kind staff, participants crafted their very own mugs, plates, and more.
Aizome Indigo Dyeing (March 2023)
【Takasaki Dye Botanical Garden】
11 participants from 4 different countries tried their hand at doing aizome, traditional Japanese indigo dyeing. They learned how the natural dye is produced and just how in-depth the process can be. Despite the rainy weather, several members were keen to walk back to city hall, making friends along the way.
