Events of Fiscal Year 2023

Here are the events of 1/4/2023-31/3/2024.
Events application:https://linktr.ee/miea1990
The schedule may be subject to change.
  • April
    • Sat. 1
      Newsletter "MIEA STATION Spring, FY 2023"

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

    • Tue. 4-Fri. 21
      Application for Subsidy of International Activities/Events

      Subsidies are available to 2 recognised clubs and societies.

    • Sat. 15-Fri. 30 Jun.
      Application opens for High School English Speech Contest

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

    • Saturdays, 15-16 Sep.
      (excl. 29 Apr, 6 May, 8 Jul, 12 & 19 Aug.)
      10:30-12:00

      Intermediate Korean

      International Friendship Room

    • Saturdays, 15-16 Sep.
      (excl. 29 Apr, 6 May, 8 Jul, 12 & 19 Aug.)
      13:00-14:30

      First Step Korean

      First Step Korean is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of Korean. It will introduce you to the Korean language and culture in a general context.
      International Friendship Room

  • May
    • Mon. 8-Fri. 12
      (8:30-17:00, 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

    • Tue. 9-Sun. 16, July
      Japanese Classes for Beginners 1st Term

      Primary Japanese class for foreigners. Cooperative events with Matsudo City and Matsudo City Japanese Language Volunteer Group¡Ë
      Application opens from 4th April via google forms. Please inquire our office for details.
      ¢¨MIEA provides subsities to students who are seeking to utilise nursery during classes. (pre-application needed & spots are limited)
      "Kokusai Yuko Room
      Tuesday evenings:Akira Shmin Center

    • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 to 19 Sep.(excl. 15 and 17, Aug.)
      Intermediate Level Japanese Class

      Students will learn a good balance between the Japanese etiquette necessary for effective communication, and practical Japanese expressions used in business settings.
      Japan International Institute of Cybernetics Building NO.6

    • Fri. 12
      Green Tree Day

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

    • Fridays, 12 to 14, Jul.
      15:15 – 16:45
      Elementary Chinese (I)
      10 lessons

      Learn easy Chinese in everyday life.
      The lessons are continuation from the last class, Sep. to Nov., 2022.
      And, those who want to learn again will be also welcome.
      International Friendship Room

    • Saturdays, 13 to 5, Aug.
      13:30 – 15:00
      (excl. 27 May, 24 Jun, and 29 Jul.)

      Elementary German
      10 lessons

      Learn about Germany with a focus on conversation.The lessons are continuation from the last class, Oct. to Dec, 2022. And, those who want to learn again will be also welcome.
      May-June: Yuu Matsudo
      July-August: Kinro Kaikan

    • Mon. 15- Wed. 31
      Application opens for the 26th Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors

      Recruiting Cultural Ambassadors FY2023 starting from September

  • June
    • Sun. 4
      10:00-12:00
      MIEA World Tour

      Introduction to Vietnamese Culture
      (a quick trip through the land)
      Shin-Matsudo Shimin Center

    • Thursdays, 8 to 22,
      Tuesdays and Thursdays, 27 - July 20
      10 lessons
      ¡Ê6/8,15,22,27,29,7/4,6,11,13,20¡Ë
      ¢¨The schedule changed.
      17:30 – 19:00

      Elementary English
      10 lessons

      Learn 4 English skills (Seaking, Writing, Listening, Reading) and you also have a lot of opportunities to make speeches.
      Kokusai Yuko Room

    • Sat. 10
      10:30-14:00
      MIEA World Tour

      Introduction to Ukrainian Food & Culture
      Matsudo Shimin Kaikan 102

    • Thursdays, 15-17 Aug.¡Ê10 lessons¡Ë
      10¡§10-12¡§10
      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

    • Sat. 17
      Ⓐ10:00-11:30
      Ⓑ13:00-14:30 ¡öⒶⒷsame program

      Collaboration with Seishonen Kaikan
      Experience Kpop dance!

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

    • Sat. 24
      10:15-11:45 English
      13:00-14:30 Taiwanese Mandarin

      Knowing the world!
      Chatting with native speakers!

      A place for you to learn about foreign culture and speaking with people from all over the world.
      Bunka Hall

    • Sun. 25
      Start: 8¡§30
      MIEA World Tour
      Experience Japanese
      Culture!
      ‟Taking a stroll in
      Shibamata¡É

  • July
    • Sat. 1
      Newsletter "Wa"&"Wa"

      Annual Newsletter

    • Sat. 1
      Newsletter "MIEA STATION Summer, FY 2023"

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

    • Sun. 2
      10:00-11:30
      MIEA World Tour

      Introduction to American Culture
      (What gave birth to basketball in the United States)
      Matsudo Seishonen Kaikan

    • Sun. 9
      10:00-11:30
      MIEA World Tour

      Introduction to Indonesian Festive Food
      Matsudo Shimin Kaikan 102
      ¢¨Rescheduled to Oct. 1

    • Sat. 15 (PM) & Mon. 17 (AM & PM)
      2-days-lesson

      Kids Dance English Course

      Learning hip hop dance & English at the same time.
      Matsudo Shimin Kaikan 301

  • August
    • Thu. 3
      14¡§00¡Á15¡§30
      MIEA World Tour
      ¡ÈPressure points on your
      hand¡É¡Êtentative title¡Ë

      Kokusai Yuko Room

    • Sat. 19
      13:00-17:00
      High School English Speech Contest

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

    • Sat. 19
      17:00-18:00
      Youth Delegation Program Information Session

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

    • Wed. 23 10:00-14:00
      MIEA World Tour

      Vietnamese cooking class for parent & child
      Matsudo Citizen¡Çs Hall, cooking room

    • Sat. 26
      10:15-11:45 English
      13:00-14:30 Taiwanese Mandarin

      Knowing the world!
      Chatting with native speakers!

      A place for you to learn about foreign culture and speaking with people from all over the world.
      Bunka Hall

  • September
    • Fridays, 1 to 10, Nov.
      15:15 – 16:45
      Elementary Chinese Course (­¶)

      Kokusai Yuko Room

    • Sun. 3
      14:00~16:00
      Commisioning Ceremony for the 26th Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors

      Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors are volunteers to introduce their own culture (such as food, children's play, fork dance) at international understanding seminar and the cultural exchange events in Matsudo City with citizen's.
      Matsudo Shimin Kaikan

    • Thur. 7- Fri. 8 Dec.
      Japanese Classes for Beginners
      Term 2

      "Primary Japanese class for foreigners. Cooperative events with Matsudo City and Matsudo City Japanese Language Volunteer Group¡Ë
      Application opens from 5th April via google forms. Please inquire our office for details.
      ¢¨MIEA provides subsities to students who are seeking to utilise nursery during classes. (pre-application needed & spots are limited)
      Kokusai Yuko Room
      Tuesday evenings:Akira Shmin Center

    • Saturdays, 30 to 16 Mar.
      (excl. 23 Sep, 14,21,28 Oct, 11 Nov, 30 Dec, 17,24 Feb.)
      10:30-12:00

      Intermediate Korean (­¶)

      Kokusai Yuko Room

    • Saturdays, 30 to 16 Mar.
      (excl. 23 Sep, 14,21,28 Oct, 11 Nov, 30 Dec, 17,24 Feb.)
      13:00-14:30

      First Step Korean (­¶)

      First Step Korean is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of Korean. It will introduce you to the Korean language and culture in a general context.
      Kokusai Yuko Room

  • October
    • Sun. 1
      Newsletter "MIEA STATION Autumn, FY 2023"

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

    • Sun.1
      10¡§30-14¡§00
      MIEA World Tour
      Introduction to Indonesian Festive Food

      Matsudo Shimin Kaikan 102

    • Thursdays, 5-14 dec.
      (excl. 9, 23 and 30 Nov.)
      10:00-11:30
      Intermediate English Course

      This course is to get to know or discuss about the British culture by reading novel "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".
      Kokusai Yuko Room

    • Sat. 7
      Matsudo Festival

      We will set up a booth to provide information of MIEA and how to participate in various exciting international events.
      Matsudo Chuo Koen
      (Matsudo Central Park)

    • Sat. 21
      Matsudo International Cultural Festival

      (collaboration event with Matsudo City Tourism Association and Matsudo City Culture Promotion Foundation)

      This event celebrates cultural varities and provides an opportunitity for Japanese to get to know other cultrues.
      Matsudo Shimin Kaikan

    • Wed. 25
      7¡§10-18¡§00
      1Day Trip- International Exchange Tour- Ibaraki Oarai
      Hitachinaka

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

    • Sat. 28
      10:15-11:45 English
      13:00-14:30 Taiwanese Mandarin

      Knowing the world !
      Chatting with native speakers!

      A place for you to learn about foreign culture and speaking with people from all over the world.
      Bunka Hall

  • November
    • Wed. 1 ¡ÁSun.14.2024
      The 32nd Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Residents calling for Contestants

      The contest is open to foreign Residents.
      Condit i ons apply.

    • Fri. 3
      14¡§00-15¡§30
      MIEA World Tour
      Introduction of Australian Culture
      ¡ÁMichael¡Çs The Great Australian Sports Debate!¡Á

      Kokusai Yuko Room

    • Sun. 5
      13¡§00-15¡§00
      MIEA World Tour
      Disaster Prevention Center Tour for Foreign
      Residents

      Western Chiba Prefectural Disaster Centre

    • Sat. 11
      10¡§30-12¡§00
      MIEA World Tour
      Introduction of American Culture
      ¡ÁThe Movie Set Pilgrimage¡ª¡Á

      Kokusai Yuko Room

  • December
    • Sat. 9
      10:15-11:45 English
      13:00-14:30 Taiwanese Mandarin

      Knowing the world!
      Chatting with native speakers!

      A place for you to learn about foreign culture and speaking with people from all over the world.
      Bunka Hall

    • Sun. 10
      13:00-15:30
      International Exchange Party

      The party welcomes Japanese and foreigners to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season together.
      Reception Hall at Mori no hall 21

    • Late December
      Newsletter "MIEA STATION Winter, FY 2023"

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

  • 2023 January
    • Tue. 9 - Sun. 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 Tuesday evenings:Akira Shmin Center

    • Sat. 27
      10:15-11:45 English
      13:00-14:30 Taiwanese Mandarin

      Knowing the world !
      Chatting with native speakers!

      A place for you to learn about foreign culture and speaking with people from all over the world.
      Bunka Hall

  • 2023 February
    • Sat. 17
      13:00-17:00
      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.
      Matsudo Citizen's Theater, hall

  • 2023 March
    • Sat. 2
      10:15-11:45 English
      13:00-14:30 Taiwanese Mandarin

      Knowing the world!
      Chatting with native speakers!

      A place for you to learn about foreign culture and speaking with people from all over the world.
      Bunka Hall








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