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Hyogo International Plaza Summer Festival

No application is required. Please feel free to join us.
Date

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 13:30–16:30

Location

Inside Hyogo International Plaza

Details

Chatting with foreigners, shuriken throwing, ring toss, foreign rock-paper-scissors
competition, and more.

Cost

Free

Eligibility

Everyone is welcome

For Inquiries

Hyogo International Association, Hyogo International Plaza
TEL: 078-230-3060
FAX: 078-230-3080
E-mail: plaza(at)net.hyogo-ip.or.jp◆29th Children's Essay Contest - "Differences are Wonderful"

Deadline

July 18, 2024 – September 30, 2024 (must arrive by this date)

Eligibility

Elementary, junior high, and high school students residing in Japan (regardless ofnationality)

Essay Content

Essays by children with roots in various countries, expressing their thoughts andfeelings about their friends, school, and society. Individual, unpublished works
only. One entry per person. Up to 4000 characters in Japanese, Chinese, orKorean, or up to 2000 words in English.

How to Apply

Include the title of the work, name (see note), school name, grade, gender,nationality, roots, and school location. Note: For the name, include thepronunciation of the real name (ethnic name) and list any common names if
applicable. Send the original or a copy of the paper manuscript by mail and email
the digital data input in Word or similar format to the Kyogyo Office. The paper
manuscript can be sent after the deadline.

Organizer

All Kansai Foreign Resident Education Network (abbreviated: Kansai Net)

全関西在日外国人教育ネットワーク（略称：関西ネット）
Hyogo Office: Hyogo Prefecture Foreign Resident Education Research Council(abbreviated: Hyogo-Kengaikyo)
兵庫県事務局：兵庫県在日外国人教育研究協議会（略称「兵庫県外教」）
How to apply

To the above Hyogo Prefecture Foreign Resident Education Research Council.
(For details) Search "Hyogo Kengaikyo" on the web or contact the office by email at
kengaikyo(at)jeans.ocn.ne.jp.

◆"Bird Collections at Hitohaku"

A researcher will explain about Hitohaku's bird collections (one of the largest in Japan) while
touring the exhibits.
Date

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 13:00–13:30

Location

Practice Room on the 4th floor of the Museum of Nature and Human Activities,
HyogoDetails

Explanation of Hitohaku's bird collections, which boast the largest number of
items in Japan, while viewing the exhibits.

Language

EnglishCapacity10 people

CostFreeEligibility

Everyone is welcome

Deadline

Registration ends once capacity is reached

How to Apply

First-come, first-served registration at the Practice Room front desk from 12:50 onthe day.

Contact

Lifelong Learning Division, Museum of Nature and Human Activities, Hyogo
TEL: 079-559-2002
FAX: 079-559-2033(For more details) https://x.gd/VgAA5◆Furoshiki Workshop for Foreign Residents

DateSunday, August 25, 2024, 13:30–15:30

Location

Dainichi Shrine Precincts, Fukae Hall 3FDetails

Learn how to use furoshiki while wearing a yukata, and also make a bag.

Language

Easy Japanese

Capacity

10 people (application required, first-come, first-served)

Cost

1,000 yen (yukata and furoshiki rental is free)

Eligibility

Foreign residents living in Japan and people of Japanese descent

How to Apply

Please make a reservation through the application form at
https://forms.gle/TBEaCSo2qzC2QVhN8.
(For more details)

InquiriesJapaneseEnglishMulticultural Dressing Volunteer Team, Wadance-gokko
TEL: 090-6554-8796
Email: wadancewadance(at)gmail.com