What’s New
- Orientation for Parents from Foreign Countries Before Elementary School EnrollmentFor parents who came from other countries and do not know about Japanese elementary schools, we will have an online (Zoom) orientation with Nishi-Tokyo City.We will talk about “School Life,” “One Year at Elementary School,” and “After-school Childcare (Gakudou Hoiku).” ・Date & Time: September 6 (Saturday), 10:00 AM – 11:30… Read more: Orientation for Parents from Foreign Countries Before Elementary School Enrollment
- Report: Home visits for international students 2025On Sunday, June 22, we held our Home visits for international students 2025.This year, 24 students and 13 host families joined the event.The students came from 22 different countries! It was a very international and diverse event. One student said, “It was my first time visiting a Japanese home. I… Read more: Report: Home visits for international students 2025
- Participants Wanted – “Summer Festival Wearing a Yukata 2025”Join the Higashi-Fushimi Bon Odori Festival wearing a yukata (Japanese summer kimono)!You can enjoy traditional Bon dancing and food stalls.We will lend you a yukata and an obi (belt). Volunteers will help you get dressed. Date and Time: Sunday, July 27Meet at 5:00 PM – End at 9:30 PMMeeting Place:… Read more: Participants Wanted – “Summer Festival Wearing a Yukata 2025”
- Call for Presenters: “Nishitokyo City Japanese Speech Contest 2025”We are looking for presenters for the “Nishitokyo City Japanese Speech Contest 2025,” which will be held in the afternoon on Sunday, October 5 at J:COM Kohl Tanashi. Anyone aged 16 or older whose native language is not Japanese and who lives, works, or studies in Nishitokyo City can apply.Please… Read more: Call for Presenters: “Nishitokyo City Japanese Speech Contest 2025”
- Report on “Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum Tour and Cherry Blossom Viewing Exchange 2025”On March 20th, the Vernal Equinox Day, we held an event in Koganei Park to visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and enjoy a cherry blossom picnic.The weather was calm and sunny. A total of 11 international participants joined, including some who joined on the day.Together with NIMIC staff… Read more: Report on “Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum Tour and Cherry Blossom Viewing Exchange 2025”
