An Introduction to “Hometown” – Join Us! – Kitakyushu International Association

An Introduction to “My Hometown”(Formerly:An Introduction to “My Country”

It is a seminar-style event where foreign residents of the city or surrounding municipalities share about their respective hometowns in English.This year, the program has been renewed! We now feature two guest speakers per session and have added dedicated Free Talk time. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about diverse cultures and lifestyles firsthand. These sessions are highly popular and often exceed capacity, so be sure to sign up early!

Upcoming Session: Nigeria & New Zealand

Date/Time: June 20, 2026 (Sat) / 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Speaker: Ms. Husseinat Ettibalogun & Ms. Tanvi Ashok
Venue: Kitakyushu International Association
Participant Capacity: 45 people (Now expanded!)

Event flow

Speaker Introduction – 5min
Presentation1 – 45min
(Break – 5min)
Presentation2 – 45min
(Break – 10min)
Free Talk– 40min (20min x 2)
150min in total

Participation Fee

• General Admission: 1,000yen　

• Supporting Members: FREE!
Note: Supporting Membership requires an annual fee of 2,000 Yen. You can sign up at the reception on the day of the event.

• Becoming a Supporting Member is highly recommended if you plan to attend multiple sessions!
-Upcoming 2026 Schedule: September 5 (Sat), December 5(Sat)

Registration

Application in advance is required for everyone (including Supporting Members). You can apply by QR code in the flyer or by phone 093-643-6464 from the date of application.
※Apply by using QR code is highly recommended.
※Registration will close as soon as the capacity is reached.