International Association of Chigasaki is a nonprofit organization established in 1984. It is funded through membership fees and members volunteering their time and energy for various IAC projects.
We are making efforts through our grass-roots activities to improve our living conditions and environments via exchange and cooperation with people from around the world. Come join us and make a difference!
Number of Members (as of April, 2022)
Individuals: 178
Corporations: 16
News
Report of Sunday Japanese Class “Kimono and Tea ceremony experience”
Sunday February 19th, 2023 Event国際協力日本語教室
As a part of learning, IAC Sunday Japanese Class holds experiential events to help the students learn about Japanese culture. On February 12th (Sunday), we held a kimono and tea ceremony experience workshop at Shoraian in Takasuna Ryokuchi. In consideration of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of participants was limited, and …
Report of International Understanding Lecture “Preparing for Global Society” Dec.10, 2022
Thursday January 12th, 2023 EventTalk for International Understanding
On Saturday, December 10, 2022, an international understanding lecture entitled “Preparing for Global Society”-what I experienced from 40 years of working abroad-was held in the main conference room of ICORIA, the Center for the Advancement of Gender Equality. Mr. Tsugio Nishi, an IAC member, spoke on the theme of how we should respond to the …
Australian university students’ Home stay 2022
Wednesday January 11th, 2023 HomeStay
MEF (Mitsui Education Fund) Australian university students stayed in Chigasaki for the first time in three years. On Friday, November 25, they visited Heiwa Gakuen and Aletheia Shonan Junior and Senior High School for a day of exchange with the students. On Saturday, November 26, at Umikaze Terrace, the students experienced an introduction to Japanese …
Report of Charity Bazaar Dec., 3, 2022
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, a charity bazaar for Nepal relief was held at Hamamina, Branch Chigasaki 2 (entrance square of Supermarket Tamaya) from 10:00 to 15:00. Blessed with beautiful weather, many people came to the event. 37,785 yen was sold and 24,565 yen was donated. We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. …
Report of IAC Year End Party 2022 (Dec. 18)
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 Event
On Sunday, December 18, the annual year end party was held for the first time in three years in a face-to-face meeting at the “Umikaze Terrace” near the Chigasaki Coast. The event began at 2:00 p.m., with Event leader Ms. Chinda as the moderator. After the opening speech by Mr. Matsumura, the president of IAC, the …
