Code for the Promotion of an Intercultural City
In Edogawa City, many people born and raised in Japan, as well as in various countries and regions, live together.
People that grew up in different countries and regions naturally have different culture, beliefs and lifestyles.
To enable all people to live with peace of mind, it is important to respect the differences of each other and to be able
to live true to oneself.
When people of different cultural background live together and support one another, new culture will arise, enabling
the diverse community to further develop as a vibrant community.
We hereby declare and enact this Code to aim to create an Intercultural City where all people respect the culture of
one another and live together as a member of Edogawa City.
Article 1. Purpose
Based on the concept of the “Code for a City to Live Together” (June 2021, No.19 of the Edogawa City Code), thisCode stipulates basic matters regarding measures to realize an Intercultural City that respects the differences of eachindividual (hereinafter “Intercultural Cohesion Measures”) and further aims to realize a community where everyone
can live with peace of mind and true to themselves, by clarifying the responsibilities of Edogawa City and the rolesof Citizens, etc. and Business Operators.
Article 2. Definitions
Definitions of key terms used in this Code are set out below:(1) Intercultural City
A community where all people of different backgrounds such as nationality and race, understand and accept thecultural difference of one another and live together as a member of the community by striving to create an equal
relationship.
(2) Citizens, etc.
People who live, work, study or conduct other activities in Edogawa City .
(3) Business Operators
Corporations, groups and individuals that conduct business activities in Edogawa City.
Article 3. Basic Concept
The basic concept for the promotion of an Intercultural City is as follows:(1) To ensure that all people, despite their different background such as nationality and race, are free fromdiscrimination and their human rights are equally respected, and each person is accepted as a member of thecommunity; and(2) To form a society that makes the best of the knowledge, experience, etc. cultivated by diverse cultures.
Article 4. Responsibilities of Edogawa City
1. Edogawa City has the responsibility to implement Intercultural Cohesion Measures in a comprehensive andplanned manner, based on the basic concept of the previous article.

2. Edogawa City shall strive to seek the advice of, and reflect the views of, concerned people when implementing
Intercultural Cohesion Measures.
3. Edogawa City shall strive to take necessary financial actions to implement Intercultural Cohesion Measures.
Article 5. Roles of Citizens, etc. and Business Operators
Citizens, etc. and Business Operators shall strive to cooperate with Edogawa City in implementing InterculturalCohesion Measures in all aspects of their daily life or social life.
Article 6. Intercultural Cohesion Measures
Edogawa City shall conduct the following matters as its Intercultural Cohesion Measures:(1) Educational activities or public relations activities necessary to enhance the understanding of Citizens, etc. andBusiness Operators in regard to Intercultural City;(2) Creating opportunities for the interaction of people with different backgrounds such as nationality and race, topromote mutual understanding between them;(3) Communication assistance such as to deliver administrative information in multiple languages and easy-tounderstand expressions, establishment of consultation systems, and promotion of Japanese-language education;(4) Life support so that people, despite the difference in nationality, race, etc., may live true to themselves withpeace of mind by receiving appropriate assistance such as in school education, child raising and welfare service,
and assistance in times of disaster;(5) Implementing of matters set forth in each of the preceding items, or creating or operating bases for working incoordination in regard to such matters; and(6) Research and studies regarding Intercultural Cohesion Measures and other matters that the Mayor of Edogawa
City finds necessary.
Article 7. Establishment of a Promotional Structure
In order to promote Intercultural City, Edogawa City shall work in coordination with Citizens, etc., BusinessOperators and relevant organizations, and establish necessary structures.
Article 8. Responsiveness to Change
Edogawa City shall review the content of this Code as required in response to future changes in the environmentand social circumstances.
Article 9. Entrustment
In addition to items stipulated herein, the Mayor of Edogawa City will stipulate necessary matters in regard to theenforcement of this Code.
Supplementary provisions
This Code shall come into effect as of the date of its promulgation.