Continuing from last year, we carried out educational activities aiming at building a society where people from different cultures and backgrounds can coexist. The specific activities are outlined below.

1. Third-Year “Multicultural Coexistence” and “Global Citizenship” Classes

We continued last year’s learning and engaged in an inquiry-based approach centered around nine themes, including “War and Peace,” “Entrepreneurship of Foreigners in Miyazaki,” “Development of Easy Japanese,” “The Ideal Relationship between Technical Interns and Employers,” and others. We conducted interviews with people living in the region, across Japan, and abroad, learning deeply about different cultures and societies.

2. Second-Year “Multicultural Coexistence” Classes

In these classes, we learned about “Easy Japanese” and launched a community exchange event called “Icchane,” where we learned about each other’s cultures and histories while cooking together. We deepened our relationships with the local community, and future plans include disaster prevention and kimono-dressing workshops to further promote understanding of multicultural coexistence.

3. Environmental Initiatives at the School Festival

At the school festival, we invited food trucks to sell refreshments, while also promoting the use of “my chopsticks” and “eco-bags.” Thanks to the student council’s efforts, the initiative raised awareness among students, leading to improved waste separation and contributing to increased environmental consciousness.

4. Hosting International Exchange Students

We hosted exchange students from Korea and Taiwan, deepening cultural exchanges. To provide a meaningful experience, we prepared by thoroughly understanding our own culture and language. In particular, the exchange with Korea was enhanced through the use of a mentor-mentee system, facilitating continuous online interactions before and after their visit.

5. Learning for a Sustainable Future

We invited Daisuke Kimura from GiFT to give a lecture titled “What We Can Do Now for a Sustainable Future.” Students reflected on the world beyond the SDGs and envisioned life in 2050, understanding how their own actions could affect the world and considering specific actions they could take to create a better future.

6. Regional Development Activities Using Local Resources

Our students participated in “Youth Mirai Proposals” alongside high school and university students, where they explored local resources and culture in Miyazaki. They engaged in discussions about the future of Miyazaki City, looking 100 years ahead, and took action to contribute to regional revitalization.

7. Interact Club and Africa Support Activities

The Interact Club continued the “Pamodzi” initiative using African textiles, collaborating with local businesses to ensure sustainable orders. Additionally, the school’s convenience store began selling cookies from nearby businesses, contributing to the local economy.

8. Global Course International Contribution

Students in the Global Course launched the “Tanzania Project,” collaborating with local businesses to sell goods and raise funds to send shoes to Tanzania. Students developed a global perspective and became more aware of their social responsibilities.

Through these activities, we have learned to practice the principles of “Respect for Others” and “Coexistence” in a practical way. Educational activities aimed at fostering a multicultural society encouraged we respect to others and work towards building a society where everyone can live happily.