Exchange opinions with Shin’ai-juku

Hi, this is Yamane, a stuff member of volunteers.

On November 8th, people from Shin’ai-juku visited A.P.F.S and exchanged views with A.P.F.S staff.

Shin’ai-juku, they offer the gathering, remedial class, mother tongue class,　Japanese language class, mostly for the foreign children. They also give counsel for foreign residents about their rights, education, life and so on. They do these community-based activities with a central focus on Kanagawa prefecture.

For me, the most impressive activity was that Shin’ai-juku provided aftercare for repatriated children, with going to their countries.I learned a lot from the stories expressed by the staff of Shin’ai-juku and A.P.F.S. Thank you so much.

After the conversation, we went to the Italian restaurant near the office, owned by Bangladeshi. We had a lot of fun together with having beer, cocktails and delicious foods. The members of Shin’ai-juku were friendly and fun.Thank you very much.

Asian Fair

Hi, this is Yamane, a staff member of volunteers.

On November 7th, “The 16th Asian Fair” was held.

I participated in this event with my friend as a guest. I attended Asian Fair for the first time. I had a lot of fun.

At the open space, stands of 8 Asian countries were lined up. I ate a lot of foods like “BIGO”,a dessert from Philippines, or spring rolls at Thai food stand.

On the stage, people showed enjoyable dances and touching musics, such as Bangladeshi folk music or folk dances of Thailand, Burma, Philippines. I enjoyed those unfamiliar Asian world.

Also, Japanese “Chanbara”! “Chanbara” was rare and interesting for me.

As for the rest, I had fun with buying some folk crafts at the flea market.
My friend also enjoyed today. Thank you very much.