May, 2026

Our city, Inzai, is a vibrant community where abundant nature and urban amenities coexist in harmony, and it continues to grow as a place where many people have chosen to make their home in recent years. As a result, the number of foreign residents in our city is rapidly increasing, and our community is becoming increasingly diverse and enriching.

On the other hand, when we look out at the world, we see that tragic conflicts with no end in sight continue, and social divisions and isolation seem to be deepening further. It is precisely because we live in such difficult times that building a local community where people from different cultural backgrounds respect each other’s values and support one another is more important than ever.

With the goal of realizing a multicultural society in Inzai City, our association is moving forward with various grassroots activities, taking one step at a time and feeling our way forward.

Specifically, in addition to activities targeting foreign residents—such as the Japanese Language Classes “Ribbon” and Japanese language support for children with foreign roots (Kids IIFA and study rooms for junior high school students)—we are helping to build a city where every resident, regardless of nationality or culture, feels glad to live in Inzai through the hosting of exchange events like the Inzai World Fest, international cooking classes, and the Friendship Cafe.

Let’s embrace our differences and enjoy life together! We would be delighted to expand this circle of warm interaction together with all of you. We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and cooperation with our association’s activities.

Shoji Bando, Chairperson