On Dec. 11, 2016, we held an event "Christmas Train". 40 Japanese people and 9 foreign residents in Miyako participated in the event.
Dr. Goto, the chairman of Miyako International Association, proposing a toast
Many people wore Christmas costumes
Building a gingerbread house using icing as glue
Chartering a retro train of Sanriku Railway, we had a wonderful time making gingerbread houses and singing Christmas songs in English, together with our foreign friends. The party got really heated up during the present exchange.
Decorating a house with candies and chocolates
A gorgeous gingerbread house made with good family teamwork
Big smiles: the event was a huge success
We really thank those who joined the event and supported us as volunteer staffs. Thank you so much !!
We will hold various events in which Japanese citizens and foreign residetns can have fun together, and we hope many people will join us.