Here are the events of 1/4/2021-31/3/2022. *Please note that some events and the details may be changed.

• April
• May
• June
• July
• Augaust
• September
• October
• November
• December
• January
• February
• March

• April

  • Thur. 1
    Newsletter "MIEA STATION Spring, fiscal year 2021"

    Our newsletter provides a snapshot of the latest events as well as other information. ( 4 times / year)

  • 1 April-1 July
    Application opens for High School English Speech Contest

    The contest is open to high school students. Conditons apply.

  • Cancelled
    Yahashira Cherry Blossom Festival

    "Hello from the World!" Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors will be on the stage.
    Cancelled

  • Mon. 5-Fri. 23
    Application for Subsidy of International Activities/Events

    Subsidies are available to 2 recognised clubs and societies.

• May

  • Mon. 10-Fri. 14
    ¡Ê8:30-17:00, last day:8:30-11:00¡Ë
    Sister City Commemorating Exhibition

    City of Matsudo and the City of Whitehorse (former City of Box Hill) , Victoria, Australia, signed for Sister City Affiliation on 12th May, 1971. Both cities has established May 12 as Green Tree Day to develop friendship and greenery. Commemorating events such as Tree Planting and Telephone Conversation by Mayors are hold on the day.
    The Connecting Hallway between Main building and New building of Matsudo City Hall

  • Mon. 10-Fri. 4, June
    Application opens for the 24rd Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors

    Recruiting Cultural Ambassadors FY2021 starting from September

  • Sun. 9-Fri. 16, July
    Primary Japanese Class -1st Term

    Primary Japanese class for foreigners. Cooperative events with Matsudo City and Matsudo City Japanese Language Volunteer Group¡Ë ¢¨MIEA provides subsities to students who are seeking to utilise nursery during classes. (spots limited)
    Kokusai Yuko Room

  • Tue. 12
    Green Tree Day

    Anniversary of Sister City Affiliation of Matsudo City and the City of Whitehorse

  • 22 May-24 July (Every Saturday)
    14-15:30
    Beginner's German Course

    Lecturer: Bilik Eva (faculty member at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
    German Language Course for beginners
    A conversation-centered classroom for those who are learning German for the first time. Enjoy learning about German on themes like music, food, travel, etc.
    Instructor¡§Ms. Eva Bilik¡¡(German Teacher)
    Capacity: max. 15 students (first come first serve basis)
    Tuition fee: ¡ï12,000 (MIEA MEMBER)
    NON MEMBERS need to registered with MIEA
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    Äê²Á¡§2,800±ß + ÀÇ¡ÊISBN: 9784261012736¡Ë
    Josei Center Yu Matsudo

  • Intermediate Japanese Lesson For Business level
    25th of May - 14th of October(19:00-21:00)
    Day/s:Tuesday and Thursday
    (A total of 36 lessons)

    ¡¦Normal lessons (10 times)¡ÜOnline lessons (26 times)
    ¡¦Free lesson¡¡(Entry qualifications required¡Ë
    ¡¦Venue: Japan International Institute of Cybernetics bidg.4
    ¡¦Capacity: 15
    ¡¦Textbooks: ¡ÖÃæµé¥ì¥Ù¥ë¥í¡¼¥ë¥×¥ì¥¤¤Ç³Ø¤Ö¥Ó¥¸¥Í¥¹ÆüËܸì¡× (\1870) (need to be purchased)
    ¡¦Enrollment/Contact:
    Japan International Institute of Cybernetics

• June

  • Sat.12
    ­¡10-11:30
    ­¢13~14:30
    Collaboration with Seishonen Kaikan
    Experience Kpop dance!

    Come to enjoy kpop dance with an experienced instructor.
    Instructor: Ayaka
    Matsudo Seishonen Kaikan

  • Sun. 13 10-14
    MIEA World Tour

    French Home Cooking Class Part I
    (Explanation in French with Japanese translation)
    Menu:
    ¡¦Poulet roti (roast chicken legs)
    ¡¦Ratatouille (boiled and seasoned vegetables)
    ¡¦Tarte au citron meringue (meringue on lemon tart)
    Instructor: Ms. Laetitia Clerget
    Capacity: the first 20 people
    Fee:
    1,000yen (MIEA member)
    1,500yen (Non-member)
    Matsudo Citizen¡Çs Hall, cooking room
    (a 5 min. walk from Matsudo Sta. East Exit)

  • Mid-June
    Newsletter "Wa"&"Wa"

    Annual Newsletter

• July

  • 1st July
    Newsletter "MIEA STATION Summer, FY 2021"

    Our newsletter provides a snapshot of the latest events as well as other information. ( 4 times / year).

  • middle July
    MIEA World Tour

    Experience Australian Culture
    TBA

  • Late July
    Nursing Care Japanese Language Course

    Qualifications: Foreign nationals who live, attend schools, or work in Matsudo, and at about JLPT N4 or N3 level. (not for beginners)
    Capacity: 15 people
    Contents: You will learn useful expressions and examples of verbal contact in nursing and caretaking scenes.
    Tuition Fees: Free (Material fees are required.)
    Kokusai Yuko Room (International Friendship Room)

  • TBA
    English Salon in Matsudo

    Cultural Hall Salon Space

  • TBA
    Chinese Salon in Matsudo

    Cultural Hall Salon Space

• August

  • Sat. 21 August 13:00-17:00
    High School English Speech Contest

    High school students give speeches in English.
    Matsudo Citizen's Theater, hall

  • Sat. 21 17:00-
    Youth Delegation Programme Information Session

    This event aims to provide essential information on the Youth Delegation Programme and the application process.
    Matsudo Citizen's Theater, Conference room

  • Sun. 29 10-14
    MIEA World Tour

    "French Home Cooking Class part II
    (Explanation in French with Japanese translation)
    Instructor: Ms. Laetitia Clerget
    Menu:
    Salade de Chèvre chaud
    Boeuf Bourguignon
    Mousse au chocolat
    Capacity: the first 20 people
    Fee:
    1,000yen (MIEA member)
    1,500yen (Non-member)
    Matsudo Citizen¡Çs Hall, cooking room
    (a 5 min. walk from Matsudo Sta. East Exit)

• September

  • ¢¨postponed
    Tue. 7- Thu. 9 Dec
    Japanese Class -2nd Term

    Primary Japanese class for foreigners. Cooperative events with Matsudo City and Matsudo
    City Japanese Language Volunteer Group¡Ë
    ¢¨MIEA provides subsities to students who are seeking to utilise nursery during classes. (spots limited)
    Kokusai Yuko Room Akira citizen's Hall

  • 4-27 Nov (Saturdays)13:00~14:30
    ¡Ú30 Oct (no class)¡¦27 Nov a.m.¡Û
    Beginner's Korean Course

    Lecturer:Ms Choi Yo Young (Korean)
    Capacity: the first 15 people
    Tuition fee: ¡ï12,000 ¡ÊMIEA MEMBER)
    Non member need to sign up with MIEA.
    Kokusai Yuko Room

  • Sun. 514:00~16:00 (tentative)
    Induction Ceremony and Tea Party for the 24th Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors

    A letter of appointment will be issued to all Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors.
    Venue: Mori no hall

  • middle Sep
    Thu. 23 (Autumnal Equinox Day)14¡§00¡Á16¡§00
    MIEA World Tour¡ÁWhitehorse-Matsudo 50th Sister City Anniversary¡Á
    Co-sponsored by the 3 affiliated associations in Matsudo
    MIEA World Tour¡¦Introduction to Australian Culture

    Experience Australian Culture
    TBA
    ¡Ö5 stars Online Virtual Winery Tours @ Sirromet¡×
    Venue: Hall of the Forest 21 (Reception Hall)

  • ¢¨Cancelled
    Sun 19
    10-14
    MIEA World Tour

    Indonesian celebration Dishes
    Nasi Kuning (Turmeric rice¡Ë
    Begedel¡ÊIndonesian style croquette¡Ë
    Telur Dadar (Indonesian style omelet)
    Ayam Goreng (Fried chicken)
    Kolak (Dessert)
    Instructor¡§Ms. Listu Santi (Matsudo International Cultural Ambassador)
    Fee: ¡ï500 (Member) ¡¡¡ï1000¡Ênon-member)
    Matsudo Citizen¡Çs Hall, cooking room
    (a 5 min. walk from Matsudo Sta. East Exit)

• October

  • Fri. 1
    Newsletter "MIEA STATION Autumn, fiscal year 2021"

    The newsletter provides our events and useful information. (will be issued 4 times/year)

  • Cancelled
    Sat. 2
    Matsudo Festival

    We will set up a booth to provide information of MIEA and how to participate in various exciting international events.
    The public square in front of Matsudo station west exit

  • Sun. 2410¡§00¡Á15¡§00
    Matsudo International Cultural Festival

    This event celebrates cultural varities and provides an opportunitity for Japanese to get to know other cultrues.
    Matsudo Citizen's Hall

    flyer
    application form

  • Around the World with MIEA
    Tue. 5 13:30¡Á12:45

    Experience Japanese Culture:Try Japanese Pottery
    Venue: Higashinihon Gas Corporation¡Çs
    Kohokudai Showroom in Abiko
    Capacity: 9 people

  • 20th Oct ~ 24th Nov 18:00¡Á20:00
    Every Wed. & Fri (Excluding 3 rd Nov)
    Nursing Care Japanese Language Course

    Qualifications: Foreign nationals who live, attend schools, or work in Matsudo, and at about JLPT N4 or N3 level. (not for beginners)

    Click here for details

  • Sat. 30th Oct 8:30¡Á12:45
    MIEA World Tour- Introduction to Japanese Culture
    ¡ÖWalking Tour in Noda City¡Á
    Historical Soy Sauce City¡Á¡×

    Visiting the historical buildings in Noda and experience its unique soy sauce history.

• November

  • Intermediate Japanese Lesson For Business level 2nd of November - 17th of March,2022(19:00-21:00)
    Day/s:Tuesday and Thursday
    (A total of 36 lessons)

    ¡¦ Normal lessons (10 Online lessons (26 times) ¡¦ Free lesson (Entry qualifications required
    ¡¦ Venue: Japan International Institute of Cybernetics bidg.4 ¡¦ Capacity: 15 ¡¦ Textbooks:¡ÖÃæµé¥ì¥Ù¥ë¥í¡¼¥ë¥×¥ì¥¤¤Ç³Ø¤Ö¥Ó¥¸¥Í¥¹ÆüËܸì¡×(\1870) (need to be purchased)
    ¡¦ Enrollment/Contact
    Click here for details

  • Sun.14
    Tue. 23
    10-14
    MIEA World Tour

    French Home Cooking Class part III
    (Explanation in French with Japanese translation)
    Instructor: Ms. Laetitia Clerget
    
    Menu:
    Bûche de Noël (Christmas log)
    
    Capacity:
    the first 20 people
    Fee:
    1,000yen (MIEA member)
    1,500yen (Non-member)

    flyer
    Application form

  • Wed.24
    One Day Trip

    Day trip tour provides opportunity for both Japanese and foreigners to communicate with each other.

    flyer
    Application form

  • Sat. 27 13:00-14:30
    MIEA World Tour

    Introduction to Czech Culture
    ~The Beauty of Czech ~
    The MIEA member from the Czech Republic
    will introduce her country¡Çs diverse culture,
    the world heritages, music, food and
    other things in English.(with a gift)

    Lecturer: Ms. Kobayashi Blanka
    flyer
    Application form

• December

  • Sun. 12
    13-15:30
    International Exchange Party

    The party welcomes Japanese and foreigners to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season together.
    Mori-no-Hall 21, Front square and Small Hall

  • Middle December
    Beginner's English Course

    TBA
    TBA

  • Late December
    Newsletter "MIEA STATION Winter, fiscal year 2020"

    Our newsletter provides a snapshot of the latest events as well as other information. ( 4 times / year)
    Matsudo Citizen's Theater, Hall

• 2022 January

  • Fri. 7 - Fri. 17 March
    Japanese Class -3rd Term

    Primary Japanese class for foreigners. Cooperative events with Matsudo City and Matsudo
    City Japanese Language Volunteer Group¡Ë
    ¢¨MIEA provides subsities to students who are seeking to utilise nursery during classes. (spots limited)
    Kokusai Yuko Room
    Akira citizen's Hall

• 2022 February

  • Sat. 19
    13-17
    Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners

    This "Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners" is held in order for foreign residents to have the opportunity to speak in Japanese about their views of Japan and experience in Japan . The object of this contest is to promote better mutual understandings and nurture friendly relationships between Japanese people and foreigners. Tea party will be held after the contest.

• 2022 March

  • mid-March
    MIEA World Tour

    ¡Á(tentative title) Oversea Cultural Introduction Festa
    (collaboration event with Matsudo City Tourism Association and Matsudo City Culture Promotion Foundation)