Takasaki International Relations Society

About us

Name	高崎市国際交流協会Takasaki International Relations Society
Address	35-1 Takamatsu-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.TEL: 027-321-1201 FAX: 027-330-1819
Established	1st April 1990
Chairman	Noriyuki Kushida
Members	198 Individuals, 39 Corporate Members (as at March, 2022)

July 1981	Sister City Promotion Section established
1st September 1981	Takasaki International Sister City Exchange Section established
1st June 1985	Name changed to Takasaki International Relations Section
30th November 1989	Conference for the establishment of the Takasaki International Relations Society
1st April	Takasaki International Relations Society established
15th May 1996	Section ChangesBefore: America, Brazil, China, Czech sectionsAfter:International Foreign Affairs, Project Planning, Youth Development, Public Relations sections
25th May 2008	Establishment of the new Communication Support Section

Projects promoting international exchange	Annual student exchange program with city of Battle Creek, USA. Production of tourist brochures and websites in various languages Support for other events related to exchange with sister cities or other international cities
Projects promoting internationalization	Events promoting international understanding aimed at young people, centered on activities of the Junior International Club Events promoting international friendship (presentations on foreign cultures, etc.)
Projects promoting harmony in a multicultural society	International Festival Events promoting multicultural community development (gatherings, etc.) Japanese classes for foreign residents Japanese language support service for children from multicultural backgrounds Volunteer interpreter registration and dispatch service Host family registration Cultural instructor registration and networking service Language courses for prospective volunteer interpreters
Public Relations	Society newsletter “Tomodachi” published 6 times per year Monthly newsletters in English, Portuguese and Chinese International exchange events are promoted on the Society website, Facebook page, and on Radio Takasaki