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
Tea Time Sutra Copying (December 2024)
【Jigenji Temple & Ichirodo Cafe】
10 participants from Japan, China, and the U.S. came together for a day of fun. Activities included Buddhist sutra copying, card games, and eating wagashi sweets, all while forming new friendships along the way.
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.
