Link and Learn International Special Event Report

Report about the special event of Link and Learn International

On the morning of Saturday, March 2, 2024, we held a global experience program event where foreign exchange students introduced their home countries to local children.

The volunteers who joined us this time are Urvi from India, Ali from Uzbekistan, Chris from Australia, Shinman from China, and Daiki from Japan. The volunteers were mainly international students studying at Keio University Graduate School, with students from the University of Tokyo also participating.

With 5 volunteer students, 17 children participants, 17 accompanying adults participants, and 9 operation supporting members, the event turned out to be a large-scale affair, with a total of 48 participants.


At the Australian booth, we were first introduced to iconic landmarks such as Ayers Rock and the Opera House. Following that, we participated in crafting Australian kangaroos. Additionally, we had the opportunity to learn about Australian English expressions such as “G’day mate” (hello) and “Cheers” (thank you).



At the Chinese booth, we discovered that the shape of the country’s territory is often symbolically likened to an auspicious rooster. We also received explanations about China’s Four Great Inventions from ancient times: printing, papermaking, the compass, and gunpowder. Furthermore, we delved into the origins of Chinese characters and received an introduction to modern China. Following this, we learned about a traditional Chinese game called “Jianzi,” also known as shuttlecock kicking. It appears that the basic kicking technique involves using the inner side of the foot.



At the Indian booth, we danced to the tune of “bum bum bole” from the Bollywood movie “Taare Zameen Par.” This film narrates the story of a child who was bullied and abandoned but rediscovers confidence by showcasing artistic talents nurtured with the guidance of an art teacher. The lyrics convey a message encouraging children: “The world is what you make of it. It’s in the eye of the beholder. Come, let’s think openly. Spread your wings. Spread new colors. Come on now! Let’s weave new dreams!”



At the Uzbekistan booth, the student brought traditional costumes and Uzbekistan pottery. The traditional costumes gave an impression similar to Japan’s kasuri kimono. We enjoyed an activity where we pasted photos of Uzbekistan’s national emblem, national flag, and local products onto a map and flag-themed base, laminating them to create mats.


This time, Ms. Risa Kamio, who serves as the Executive Director of the General Incorporated Association for International Education and also as a Setagaya Ward Assembly member, coordinated volunteers from Keio University Graduate School and the University of Tokyo to oversee this program. Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to Ms. Sakata, an international relations consultant, and to the members of HOME IN JAPAN, an international organization with over 2000 members dedicated to promoting multicultural coexistence. We are also thankful to Ms. Meera, who led the bilingual yoga class held in the afternoon. The student volunteers worked hard amidst busy schedules, one even participating in volunteer activities for debris disposal after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and others facing injuries at the last minute. Despite these challenging circumstances, Ali-kun, Urvi-san, Chris-kun, Shinman-san, Daiki-kun, and all supporters, we extend our sincere thanks to you for your dedication and various preparations for this event.

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Cultural Learning Hub : One-day Special Event

Ikenoue Studio is thrilled to announce that Link & Learn International will be hosting a special event at our studio! Join us for a day filled with diverse workshops in multiple languages, offering a wonderful opportunity to foster new friendships among globally-minded individuals in the local community.

[Link and Learn International Special Event Program List]

Saturday 2nd March 2024
10:00 AM Cultural Immersion & Exchange
1:00 PM Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation
2:30 PM Sip and Draw Workshop in English

Reservations are required for all sessions. Seats are limited, so early booking is recommended.

[10:00AM Cultural Immersion & Exchange]

International students enrolled in graduate programs at prestigious universities will be volunteering at the event! They will be showcasing their respective countries and introducing children’s games in both English and Japanese.

This time, they will introduce four countries: Australia, China, India, and Uzbekistan! (in alphabetical order)

Join us on this exciting journey to explore different cultures while living in Japan!

Ms. Risa Kamio, a Setagaya Ward Council member who is dedicated to transforming Setagaya into an “International City” and serves as the executive director of the Association for International Education, will be guiding you along with the students on this enjoyable trip!

The student volunteers participating in this event are graduate students from Keio University and undergraduate students from the University of Tokyo.

Date: Saturday, March 2nd, 10:00-11:15 (JST)
Admission: Free! (All presenters will be volunteering for the children)
Target Audience: 4 to 10 years old (First 20 people to reserve seats)
Reserve via Peatix: https://peatix.com/event/3851860/

Note:
You can enter the venue 15 minutes before the start time.
Make sure to have your parents sign you up.
You will need to present your ticket on your cellphone screen or printed out for entry.
All participants are required to agree the terms and conditions linked below.
URL https://linkandlearn.jp/terms_conditions.pdf

[ 1:00PM Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation]

Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation: Let’s enjoy yoga learned in India, the home of yoga! There are no difficult poses, so even those who have never practiced yoga are welcome to join. The class is being taught in English and Japanese, both languages. 

Treat yourself to some self-care with our Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation on Saturday afternoon and embark on a journey of rejuvenation, relaxation, and radiant well-being! Yoga beginners are welcome to join this session with ease. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.

Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation: Led by our bilingual instructor, this transformative 1-hour yoga session is designed to invigorate your body, calm your mind, and elevate your spirit.

The Teacher: Meera is a Yoga Instructor certified in India. Her classes focus on helping her students find inner peace and balance through a combination of breathing techniques and slow flow yoga.
 
Date and Time: Saturday, March 2nd, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm JST
Fee: Special price 500 yen (Please pay only in cash on the day), discount from the regular price 3,000 yen.
Recommended Age: Adults(high school students and above), Seniors. (limited to the first 20 attendees)
Reserve via Peatix: https://peatix.com/event/3849741/
 
What to Bring: Please remember to bring your own yoga mat and water and wear comfortable clothing. A limited number of rental yoga mats are available for 100 yen upon advance booking.(Please note that only cash payments are accepted upon arrival for rentals.)
 
Note: The venue door opens 15 minutes before the workshop. Please ensure you change into comfortable clothes and arrive ready 5 minutes before it starts. Changing rooms are available separately for both males and females. All participants are required to sign the liability agreement linked below and pay the fee during check-in on the day.
URL  https://linkandlearn.jp/terms_conditions.pdf

[2:30 PM Sip and Draw Workshop in English]

Dive into an artistic journey in an inclusive environment! Join us for an art workshop on Saturday afternoon. Step out of your bubble and connect with new local friends while indulging in art. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. This session welcomes art enthusiasts of all levels. Reserve your spot in advance, as seats are limited.

Led by a foreign instructor studied at a prestigious art university in NY, we are planning to explore abstract and contemporary art concepts.

Sip and Draw Workshop in English: Immerse yourself in an artistic journey within an inclusive atmosphere! Led by a foreign instructor with a prestigious art university background abroad.

Date and Time: Saturday, March 2nd, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm JST
Fee: Special price 500 yen (Please pay only in cash on the day), discount from the regular price 3,000 yen.
Recommended Age: Adults(high school students and above), Seniors. (limited to the first 20 attendees)
Reserve via Peati: https://peatix.com/event/3856902/

Note: Doors will be open 15mins prior to the workshop.
All participants are required to agree the terms and conditions linked below.
URL https://linkandlearn.jp/terms_conditions.pdf

 

グローバル感覚が身につく多言語カルチャースクールイベント開催

リンク&ラーン・インターナショナルが、
この池ノ上道場/池ノ上スタジオで特別イベントを開催! 
グローバル感覚が身につく、多言語カルチャースクールとして
1日を通して様々なワークショップが行われます。

【Link and Learn International プログラム一覧】

2024年3月2日土曜日
10時~ Cultural Immersion & Exchange
外国人留学生による文化と遊びのワークショップ
13時~ Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation
日本語英語でスローフローヨガ
14時30分~ Sip and Draw Workshop in English
英語でアート:海外著名美大卒外国人講師

どのセッションも事前予約が必要です。
お早めにお申し込みください。

【10時~ Cultural Immersion & Exchange】
子ども向けグローバル体験
有名大学の外国人留学生による文化探検と遊びのワークショップ

〈お子さまへ〉
世界には、いろんな国があります。
日本の大学院で勉強(べんきょう)している
留学生(りゅうがくせい)のお兄さん、お姉さんが、
さまざまな国のことを英語と日本語で教えてくれるよ!
今回は紹介(しょうかい)してくれるのは4か国、
インド、ウズベキスタン、オーストラリア、中国(50音順)
日本にいながら、皆で一緒にいろいろな国を体験(たいけん)する旅に行こう!!

〈保護者の皆さまへ〉
世界の様々な国の文化を子どもの頃から知る機会は、
子どもたちの視野を広げ、多くの価値観に触れる貴重な経験となります。
今回は、慶應大学の大学院生と、東京大学の学部生の
外国人留学生をお招きして、英語と日本語で、
インド、ウズベキスタン、オーストラリア、中国(50音順)の文化や遊びを紹介します。
子どものグローバル感覚を自然に身に付けられる貴重なチャンスです。

神尾りさ 監修
世田谷区議会議員「国際都市せたがや」
一般社団法人国際教育協会専務理事

日時:3月2日(土)10:00-11:00(日本時間)
参加費:無料! (学生さん、監修サポーターも全員ボランティアで来てくれます)
対象:4歳~10歳程度(先着20名まで)
予約申込: https://peatix.com/event/3851860/

注意:開場時間は、イベント開始15分前です。
必ず保護者の方がお申し込みください。
入場には携帯画面かプリントしたチケットが必要です。
お申し込みに際し、必ず利用規約への保護者の同意が必要です。
利用規約URL https://linkandlearn.jp/terms_conditions.pdf

【13時~ Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation】
日英バイリンガルのヨガクラスです。
ヨガの本場、インドで学んだヨガを初心者の方にも安心して楽しんでいただけるようにお伝えします。
難しいポーズはありませんのでヨガをしたことがない方もぜひご参加ください!
英語がわからなくても大丈夫です。耳に聞こえる心地を楽しんでみましょう。

Yoga for Deep Breathing and Relaxation:1時間のヨガセッションでは、呼吸を整え、リラクゼーションをもたらします。

講師:ミラはインドで講師資格を取得したインストラクターです。
レッスンでは呼吸法とスローフローヨガを組み合わせることで
心の平静とバランスも整えていきます。

日時:3月2日(土)13:00-14:00(日本時間)
参加費:通常3000円のところ、特別イベント体験価格500円(当日現金のお支払いのみ)
対象:高校生以上の大人、シニア(先着20名)
予約申込:https://peatix.com/event/3849741/
持ち物:ヨガマット、水、動きやすい服装をご持参ください。
※レンタルヨガマットは数に限りがありますが、事前予約した方のみ、100円でレンタルがご利用いただけます。

注意: 開場時間はレッスンの15分前です。
レッスン開始5分前までに動きやすい服装に着替えを済ませてご参加ください。
男女各1部屋ずつ更衣室がご利用いただけます。
クラス参加に際し注意事項を記した下記同意書に当日署名をしていただける方のみご参加いただけます。
ウェブサイトURL https://linkandlearn.jp/terms_conditions.pdf

【14時30分~ Sip and Draw Workshop in English】
グローバルな環境でアートを楽しみましょう!
土曜日の午後に、英語でアートのワークショップに参加し、
英語をブラッシュアップしながら、アートを楽しみませんか。
コーヒーなどのドリンクとお茶菓子を用意しています。
英語初心者でもサポートがいますので大丈夫。
アート初心者でも気軽に参加できるレッスンです。
定員に限りがありますので、事前にご予約ください。

海外NYの著名美大卒業の外国人講師の先生が指導してくれます。
今回は抽象画、現代アートを取り上げる予定です。

日時:3月2日(土)14:30-15:30(日本時間)
参加費:通常3000円のところ、特別イベント体験価格500円(当日現金のお支払いのみ)
対象:高校生以上の大人、シニア(先着20名)
予約申込:https://peatix.com/event/3856902/

注意:開場時間は、イベント開始15分前です。
クラス参加に際し下記利用規約に同意していただける方のみご参加いただけます。
利用規約URL https://linkandlearn.jp/terms_conditions.pdf

12月23日HOME IN JAPANクリスマスパーティーChristmas Party on 23rd Dec Home In Japan

HOME IN JAPAN クリスマスパーティー

English version is below.

毎回開催されるたび大人気の団体によるイベントが12月23日に開催されます!

多文化共生社会の実現を目指して
活動する団体「HOME IN JAPAN」による
国際交流/多文化共生イベントが
2023年12月23日この池ノ上道場/池ノ上スタジオで開催されます。
今回はクリスマスパーティーです。
美味しいお料理とお飲み物を用意してお待ちしています!!
※この団体は世田谷まちづくりファンドの助成金を受けて運営されています※

【池ノ上】クリスマスパーティー

★日時(にちじ):12月23日(土)17:00-19:00
★場所:池ノ上スタジオ2F
[京王井の頭線(けいおういのかしらせん)池ノ上駅(いけのうええき)徒歩3分] http://ikenouedojo.com/
★参加費:¥2,000(小学生500円、6歳以下無料)

★申込フォーム: 申し込みはこちらから
★申し込み(もうしこみ)12月16日(土)まで
★お問い合わせ(おといあわせ) homeinjapan815@gmail.com
ホームページ: https://lit.link/homeinjapan

近くの会場で同日13:00~16:00カラオケイベントも開催中!!

【下北沢】カラオケパーティー

★日時(にちじ):12月23日(土)13:00-16:00
★場所 (ばしょ):カラオケ館下北沢2号店
Link: カラオケ館下北沢2号店
★待ち合わせ:店の入り口を入ったところ
★参加費(さんかひ):¥1000

Home In Japan Christmas Party!

We are excited to announce that Home In Japan, our vibrant multicultural community, is hosting an enchanting international gathering on December 23rd at the Ikenoue Studio. Join us for a festive Christmas party filled with tasty food and delightful drinks!!

Christmas Party at Ikenoue Studio

★Date and Time : December 23 (SAT) 5pm -7pm (JST)
★Place:Ikenoue Studio 2nd floor (within 3 minutes, walkable distance from Ikenoue station on Inokashira Line) http://ikenouedojo.com/
★Fee:: 2,000yen 
While this event is primarily designed for adults, we warmly welcome children accompanied by participants. Elementary school students can join for ¥500, and children under 6 enter for free.
★Application form: Please submit your application on this linked page.
★Application deadline : December 16 (SAT)

They are also organizing a Karaoke event in Shimokitazawa just before the Christmas party, running from 1 pm to 4 pm. Join us for both events and immerse yourself in the festive spirit while making new friends this holiday season!

Karaoke Party in Shimokitazawa

★Date and Time : December 23 (SAT) 1p-4pm
★Place:Karaoke-kan Shimokitazawa nigooten (Second branch)
Link (Map): karaoke-kan second branch

★Meeting place: inside the entrance
★Fee:1,000 yen
Inquiries :homeinjapan815@gmail.com
Webpage: https://lit.link/homeinjapan

The event organizer is a group called Home In Japan, with the aim of fostering a friendly multicultural community. The group’s founders all have international backgrounds: one was born and raised in Japan as the child of immigrant parents, another is an attorney actively involved in foreigners’ human rights, and the third is a Japanese language teacher at a university with experience growing up abroad. Their objective is to support newcomers in integrating into Japanese society. Since their organization is registered and subsidized by Setagaya Ward, Setagaya residents are most welcome at their events.


11月11日多文化共生イベント FAMILY CAFE 子育てよもやまばなし

English version is below.
毎回開催されるたび大人気の団体によるイベントが11月に開催されます!

多文化共生社会の実現を目指して
活動する団体「HOME IN JAPAN」による
国際交流/多文化共生イベントが
2023年11月11日この池ノ上道場/池ノ上スタジオで開催されます。
海外にルーツを持つファミリーと、日本のファミリー同士で、
子育てにまつわるよもやま話をしませんか。


海外にルーツを持つファミリーと、日本のファミリーの間で、子育てにまつわるのよもやま話をしませんか。バックグラウンドの異なるファミリーが知恵を出し合うことで、今日からのファミリーライフがさらに楽しくなるかもしれません。

<トピック>

  • 日本での子育て、良いところと戸惑ったところ
  • 自国/日本の郷土の子育ての知恵(例:寝かしつけ、ごはん、遊び、ルールづくり、学習等)の取り入れ方
  • 近頃子どもとの過ごし方で工夫していること、悩んでいること

ベトナムコーヒーとお茶菓子をご用意して、お待ちしております。忙しい週末、ほっと一息の場にもできればな、と思っています。


【概要】
★対象:未就学児から小学生くらいまでのお子さんを持つご家庭
★日時:11月11日(日)10:00-11:30
★場所:池ノ上スタジオ 2F[京王井の頭線 池ノ上駅 徒歩3分] http://ikenouedojo.com/
★参加費:ひと家族¥1000
※日本語中心での開催を想定しておりますが、日英両方できるスタッフも参加しておりますので、英語での参加も可能です
※お話し中、ママ・パパと離れても大丈夫なお子さんは、スタッフが一緒に遊びます(折紙、絵本等)
★申し込み:申込フォームはこのリンクから (11/5(日)まで)
※申し込みが多い場合は、調整させていただくことがあります。
お問い合わせ homeinjapan815@gmail.com
HP: https://lit.link/homeinjapan


Event description :
We, HOME IN JAPAN will be holding our 3rd event of the year with the support of Setagaya ward. We will have a “Family Circle〜Sharing parenting wisdom”!
★Date and Time : Saturday, 11th on November, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
★Place:Ikenoue Studio 2nd floor (within 3 minutes, walkable distance from Ikenoue station on Inokashira Line) 
http://ikenouedojo.com/
★Fee:: 1000yen/family 
★Application deadline : 5th of November

– We might adjust the capacity if we receive a large number of applicants
Inquiries : homeinjapan815@gmail.com

Multicultural event on 15th Oct. — Takoyaki Party with rice flour —

We are excited to announce that we will hold a multicultural event on 15th Oct at Ikenoue Studio. Are you familiar with Takoyaki, the Japanese dumpling snacks, and have you seen the Takoyaki maker with numerous half-spheres? While traditional Takoyaki is made from regular flour, this event will feature cooking dishes and sweets made from gluten-free rice flour using the Takoyaki maker. The event will be conducted in both Japanese and English, providing a great opportunity to make local friends!

Please check the details in the link below.
https://fb.me/e/3O91zE2wu
Event description :
★Date and Time : Sunday, 15th of October, 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
★Place:Ikenoue Studio 2nd floor (within 3 minutes, walkable distance from Ikenoue station on Inokashira Line)  http://ikenouedojo.com/
★Fee:: 1,000yen
Although this event is mainly for adults, we welcome children accompanied by participants. Elementary school students are for ¥500, and children under 6 enter for free.
★Application form: https://forms.gle/w1tSf2boKkPZeMTL8 (Deadline : 8th of October)
– We might adjust the capacity if we receive a large number of applicants
The event organizer is a group called Home In Japan, with the aim of fostering a friendly multicultural community. The group’s founders all have international backgrounds: one was born and raised in Japan as the child of immigrant parents, another is an attorney actively involved in foreigners’ human rights, and the third is a Japanese language teacher at a university with experience growing up abroad. Their objective is to support newcomers in integrating into Japanese society. Since their organization is registered and subsidized by Setagaya Ward, Setagayans are most welcome at their events. The venue is within walking distance from Shimokitazawa.
Inquiries : homeinjapan815@gmail.com
HP: https://lit.link/homeinjapan