The Takasaki International Relations Society works with people from around the world to create a peaceful and fair society by providing opportunities for people of different languages, cultures and customs to come together, exchange information and knowledge, and better understand one another.
What's new
- 2025-08-21Japanese Classes: Waiting list
- 2025-02-19Cool Takasaki: Vegetable Bouquet Making Class (February 2025)
- 2025-01-15Cool Takasaki: Ikebana Class ~Sign up today~
- 2024-09-19Event Alert: Takasaki International Festival
- 2023-12-21Monthly Free Legal Consultations for Foreign Residents
- 2023-05-22Cool Takasaki Presents: Silk Cocoon Craft Event
- 2024-05-31International Family Gathering
- 2023-03-03Alert Level 1 In Gunma (Starting March 4th, 2023)
- 2022-02-21Applying for Prefectural Housing
- 2021-11-18Online Japanese Classes for foreigners
Recent activities
Mini World Expo (August 2025)
【Chuo Kominkan】
21 families attended the “Mini World Expo in Takasaki”, where they learned about the cultures of America (Native Americans), Mexico, Canada, and Nigeria. Participating children enjoyed crafts, games, and more at each country’s pavilion.
Aizome Class (June 2025)
【City Dye & Botanical Garden】
10 participants from the US and China learned about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing through this hands on class, which was put on as part of the Cool Takasaki series.
Okirikomi Making Class (June 2025)
【Chuo Kominkan】
12 participants from Japan, America, and China joined a cooking class led by TIRS volunteers. They made okirikomi, including noodles made from scratch, with a seasonal wagashi provided for dessert. Everyone left with their hearts (and bellies!) full.
Chinese Classes (2025)
【Chuo Kominkan】
Takasaki resident and native speaker Mrs. You Kon led a 10 week Chinese class for beginners. She put together many handouts and example sentences to help participants master the basics of the language, and included many practical, real-life situations in which to use it.
