Feel, Encounter, and Enjoy the World for a Day in Hamamatsu

The Hamamatsu Global Fair is back again this year! This page will be updated regularly with updates.

For those interested in volunteering at this event, please check this page for further details.

Download the pamphlet （PDF）here

☆Have Fun Shopping☆

World Market (1F:Fureai Hiroba) 10:00-16:30

Buy some from cute trinkets and try some light bites from overseas at our international shopping corner♪
Chat with foreign residents from all corners of the globe.
Participating stalls will be published shortly.

World Cuisine (Courtyard) 10:00-16:30

Food stalls and kitchen cars from various restaurants based in Hamamatsu selling international cuisine.
Participating restaurants will be published shortly.

☆Listen and Learn☆

Japanese Class Presentations (2F)

We have prepared two programmes this year. Foreign residents studying at the Hamamatsu Foreign Resident Study Support Center (U-ToC) and Tenryu Japanese Language Class show off the fruits of their labour in these presentations.

①Hamamatsu Daily Life Japanese Course Sakura Class Presentation (2F: Hall）10:00-12:30

10:00 Open　

10:30-12:00 Presentation

12:00-12:30 Exchange meeting

For further details, please see this page♪

②Tenryu ICT Class Presentation＆ Exchange Event 2025 (2F:Atelier) 13:00-15:00

For further details, please see this page♪

Seminar “Addressing Healthcare Challenges for Foreign Residents Together”（2F：Hall）14:00-16:30

We are hosting a seminar to revisit and explore healthcare services, which are essential to foreign residents, focusing on systems, language support, and case studies from across the country. The event is brought to you by “MINNA” (Everyone’s Network for Foreign Residents).

Presentations:

• Hiroshi Sato (MINNA/Development Sociology Lab)
  “National Trends in Foreign Worker Support and the Importance of Approaching Surrounding Japanese Communities”
• Mina Mizutani (Hamamatsu Sato Town Clinic)
  “Free and Low-Cost Medical Services and Access to Healthcare for Foreign Residents”
• Eri Suganuma (Ammikkal/HELP YOU PROJECT Hamamatsu Representative)
  “Support for the Daily Lives and Employment of Indian Students and Workers in Hamamatsu: Practical Insights into Medical Interpreting”

Panel Discussion:
Panelists: Takashi Yamaguchi (Former Yamaguchi Heart International Clinic)
Fujita Masami
Ueno Takahiko
Mizutani Mina
Suganuma Eri

☆ Experience and Enjoy☆

Introduction to the Cultures of Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan（1F：Creative Activity Room）10:00-16:30

A popular booth every year! Enjoy cultural experiences such as trying and taking photos in hijab. Hosted by HAMKA, a group formed by Hamamatsu’s Muslim community.

Immigration Officer Experience（1F：Fureai Hiroba）10:00-16:30

Try your hand at being an immigration officer! Mascot character “Nagomin” will also make an appearance.
※Organized by the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau.

4th Filipino Speech Contest（2F：Lecture Room 22）13:00-15:30

Presented by the NPO Filipino Nagaisa, which has been supporting Filipinos in Hamamatsu for many years. This unique event is the only Filipino speech contest in Japan. Connect with the local Filipino community and experience their culture!

JICA Shizuoka OV Association（4F：Special Conference Room）10:00-16:00

Enjoy simple international cooperation-themed games and make badges featuring world flags. Photos from overseas activities will also be on display. If you’re interested in JICA, overseas volunteer work, or international cooperation, don’t miss it!

International Understanding Education Workshop（5F：Meeting Room 51）10:00-16:30

Run by the long-standing Hamamatsu-based group Hamamatsu International Understanding Education Net. Together with this year’s participants in the “International Understanding Education Facilitator Training Program,” they will host engaging workshops designed to make learning fun!♪

Global Mixed Culture Festival ~ HICE KOREKARA BUDDY ~（5F：Meeting Room 53）10:30-15:30

People from various countries in the community will introduce their cultures. Try activities like maracas-making and calligraphy! Chat with people from all over the world and enjoy meaningful cross-cultural experiences!

• Booth Exhibits (Ireland, Tanzania, Sudan, Bangladesh, Ukraine)
• Calligraphy
• Making maracas with beans from different countries and games
• Cafe Corner
• Stamp Rally

Cultural Booths

• Deep-dive into Ireland in English and Japanese

Amber, a Coordinator of International Exchange in Hamamatsu City, will introduce Ireland in both English and Japanese.

• Culture and tourist attractions in Tanzania
  This presentation will introduce Tanzania, covering the country (location, neighboring countries, population, capital, ethnic groups), culture (food, traditional festivals, languages), and tourist attractions (Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park).
• Sudan: A Journey through its Land and Culture
  This presentation will focus introduce the location, climate, culture, natural resources, transport systems, religion, traditional customs and recent affairs in Sudan
• Ukraine’s Traditional Easter: What are “Pysanka” and “Vytky”?
  A brief presentation on Ukraine’s traditional decorated eggs, “Pysanka,” along with the Easter game “Vytky.” There will also be a corner where participants can freely design their own Pysanka patterns.
• Learn About Bangladesh (Content TBD）

☆Consult and Find Peace of Mind☆

Information and Consultations on Daily Life for Foreign Residents（4F：HICE）13:00-16:00

A consultation session for foreign residents will be held with support from the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau and others. If you have any questions or concerns about daily life, please feel free to drop by.