English Edition No.90 2022
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1Registrations are now open for the Children’s Japanese Language Plaza!

Starting this year, we’ve opened the Children’s Japanese Language Plaza to help children in foreign communities with theirJapanese studies! Here at the plaza, children will be able to get one-on-one support targeted to their specific needs fromvolunteer tutors. We are now taking registrations! Children from the following two categories are eligible to register:

Teens who have graduated middle school intheir home country and want to enroll in aJapanese high school:② Elementary to high school students who want
to study Japanese outside of class:

Teens who enter Japan after they turn 15 (Japan

whose native language is not Japanese OR whose parents

middle school in Japan and will need to go through theJapanese class as part of the curriculum, but they may①

mandates education until age 15) are unable to attend
high school enrollment process by themselves.

The plaza is open to children born or raised abroad(one or both) are foreigners. In school, children will attend
struggle in their classes since all classes are held inJapanese.

We can help! Lesson times are decided upon by the student, volunteers, and staff, so students will be able to find a time tostudy when it is most convenient for them! The lessons are typically held at KIEF, but they can also be held online if
necessary.

Lessons at the plaza are tailored for every child and teen’s individual goals and skills. Here are some of the topics

tutors can help with:

Everyday Japanese
used in school
Vocabulary

Conversation practice
And more!

Reading and writingin hiragana, katakana,and kanji

In the past, we’ve matched every student with a team of around 3 volunteers

who partner up to support the student (along with the staff). In August, we also

held a series of training sessions for volunteers to develop their language
teaching skills and to familiarize them with the latest Japanese textbooks,
curriculum, and current state of international communities.

If you or someone you know have children who are seeking

support in their Japanese studies, please contact us! We canalso help provide information and connect you with otherorganizations who are active in foreign communities.

12Kanazawa International Friendship Festival 2022
It’s that time of the year again: autumn, the season of foliage, pumpkins, and Kanazawa’s
annual International Friendship Festival! The festival is the biggest international exchange
event in the entire Hokuriku region and features booths set up by organizations from all overIshikawa Prefecture. This year marks the festival’s 30th anniversary. Visitors will be able toenjoy a special bandura performance, a traditional instrument of Ukraine, along with dancesand other musical performances, delicious food from all over the world, and a range of fun
activities from origami and mizuhiki to favorite childhood games from other countries. Comesee and experience the world right here at the heart of Kanazawa!

Bandura Performer Kateryna(Photograher Hayato Matsumoto)3

Date: October 8th and 9th (Saturday and Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: In front of Kanazawa City Hall
Entrance Fee: FreeInternational exchange for all!

We hold events throughout the year to introduce people of all ages to different countries and cultures and connect theresidents of Kanazawa.

Kids

Global Kids Seminar is an opportunity for kids to learn about the world and playgames in English. This year, participants learned about Cambodia, Vietnam, and Costa

Rica. They ran, jumped, and carefully cut their way through quiz games, charades, andcrafts! Where will the seminar whisk us next?

Teens

10 middle school and high school students joined us for English Time! where

we chatted about everything from the beaches in the Philippines to the rigorous world ofhigh school broadcasting competitions! The students brought their favorite prizes fromgatcha machines, sketchbooks, and photos of bread they’ve baked to a mini show-and-tell.

AdultsIn the heart of Omicho Market, affectionately known as the Kitchen ofKanazawa, participants fried up batches of yangnyeom chicken and colorful kimbap rolls.
The completed dishes were finger licking good.

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KIEF is now on LINE and YouTube!

We will be sharing information about our events.
Subscribe to be the first to find out about cooking classes,hands-on workshops, and family activities!
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YouTube

The Kanazawa Coordinators for International Exchange
have started an Instagram page!

Follow us to read allabout our adventures inthis beautiful city. We’ll besharing information about
Kanazawa’s culture andhidden gems.

Kanazawa International Exchange Foundation

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