In Mie Prefecture, to help Japanese and foreign residents recognize each other’s differences in lifestyles and culture and build a local community together, the month of January has been designated as “Mie Prefecture Multicultural Coexistence Month.” During this period, the prefecture promotes initiatives to increase understanding and engagement with multicultural coexistence.
As one of these initiatives, we will be holding the “Mie Multicultural Coexistence Event,” as detailed below. Anyone can participate. Participation is free. Join us!
[Date and Time] Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
[Location]
Mie Kenmin Kōryū Center (Mie Prefecture Residents’ Exchange Center)
(UST Tsu – Mie-ken Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 3F)
[Program]
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Talk Event
How can we build a society where Japanese people and foreigners recognize each other’s cultural differences and live together? Let’s talk with people who work with “multicultural coexistence” in Mie, Aichi, and Gifu.
※ To participate in the conversation event, registration is required by January 20, 2026.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/WL19dNKon3FT7YEp7
12:00–15:00 Exchange Event
Foreigners and Japanese residents of Mie will be able to meet, chat over a light snack, and deepen their exchange. Let’s get to know each other and understand our differences. There will also be “mochi-tsuki” (traditional mochi preparation). Participation fee is free.
Mie Multicultural Interaction Event Pamphlet:
Pamphlet in Portuguese
Pamphlet in Spanish
Pamphlet in Indonesian
Pamphlet in Vietnamese
Pamphlet in Chinese
Pamphlet in English
Pamphlet in Japanese
In addition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the Immigration and Residency Services Agency will hold the “All Together Festival” in Tokyo.
[Date and time]
Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
[Location]
Shibuya Stream Hall (Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shibuya 3-21-3)
