The Power of Citizens in the International Exchanges

Update : 2023-5-22

9,141 foreign citizens live in Soka City (as of May 1, 2023).

The Intercultural Information Corner is operated, in collaboration of an NPO and Soka City, to help their life in Japan and their learning of the Japanese language.
In addition, citizens are taking initiative to promote international exchanges in Soka City, including Japanese language classes and various events held by volunteers.

Members of Soka Nihongo-no-kai (volunteer teachers of the Japanese language)

Information of Japanese language classes for foreign citizens given by volunteers

"Soka Kokusai-mura Ichi-banchi" International Exchange Festival

Soka Kokusai-mura Ichi-banchi

Date	June 11 (Sun)
Time	10:30 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Place	The 35th Anniversary Center and some other places at Dokkyo University

To be staged by the Soka International Association

Why not enjoy world cultures, such as world foods, music and dance in Soka ?

Map around the venue

MAP

Five-minute walk from the west exit of Dokkyodaigakumae Station / Parking lot is NOT available.

"Kuwamaru," arrowhead, mascot character for public information
"The festival will be held for the first time in four years."

Interview with Dokkyo International Amity Club
Representing students who will enliven the "Soka Kokusai-mura Ichi-banchi" International Exchange Festival to be held on June 11

Interview with Dokkyo International Amity Club
From the left:
Ms. MATSUMURA Brenda, and Mr. HIDAKA Kazuma, Representatives of the International Festival
Ms. NAKAMURA Ayano, President

Q: The event will be held for the first time in four years. How do you feel ?

Ms. Nakamura
I a.m. happy to be involved in a local event of international exchanges.
I think it will be a precious opportunity to learn about and understand different cultures and to respect one another's cultures.

Ms. Matsumura
I have been looking forward to this event since I joined the club.
I a.m. preparing hard to create new experiences and nice memories for visitors.

Q: What do you feel about international exchanges and support in your university life ?

Mr. Hidaka
I often see some foreign students from abroad being together.
I hope to make opportunities for Japanese students and student from abroad having exchanges in daily life, for example, doing things together and eating together.
I will work hard in staging the event so that it will make some contribution to the development of international exchanges.

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