Niseko International Exchange Association (Niseko FRIENDS)

○ Japanese language course
Every year, we hold Japanese language classes for foreign residents. In FY2024, local high school students and town volunteers also participated.
○ Chinese language course
We held a beginner's Chinese class for residents interested in learning Chinese.
○ French language course
From April to July 2025, an introductory French course was offered for residents interested in the French language or Francophone cultures.

We plan to continue holding various language courses in the future.

○ World Festival
An event to experience the culture of the CIR’s home country through international games and food.
○ Let's eat Niseko!
A collaborative event with Niseko High School, where participants cooked dishes from Ireland, the U.S., and China using Niseko-grown ingredients.
○ Chinese style papper-cutting workshop
A hands-on workshop where participants created original art pieces based on traditional Chinese paper-cutting, a craft with over 1,500 years of history.

○ Picture book world
An international event where participants enjoy picture books from around the world, multilingual storytelling by the CIR, workshops, and games.
○ Kids' English Tour in Niseko
A fun English-learning event through activities such as ice cream making and exploring Niseko’s rich natural environment while speaking in English.
○ St. Martin's Lantern Night
A German cultural event celebrating St. Martin’s Day, where participants made lanterns and baked bread over a bonfire. It was a chance to enjoy a German festival right here in Niseko!