| １９９２ |
| Nov.29 |
Table tennis delegation went to Japan-China Friendship City
Table Tennis Festival
|
| １９９３ |
| Nov.16 |
Japanese Language Instructor Training Course opened |
| Oct.23 |
Friendship Time (cross-cultural tea time) started |
| １９９４ |
| Nov.23 |
Chengde Economy and Technology Study Delegation visited Kashiwa |
| Nov.10 |
KIRA sponsored lecture ?gAn Arab Day Starting from Sunset?h by Ms. T. Katakura, professor of Chuo University |
| Aug.22 |
Calligraphy student delegation 1st annual visit to Chengde, China, |
| Mar.1 |
Exploring Japanese Culture started |
| １９９５ |
| Nov.30 |
KIRA sponsored lecture "Challenge to the World" by former professional tennis player Ms. K. Yoshida |
| Oct.24 |
Kashiwa Tree/Greening delegation visited Chengde, China |
| Oct.18 |
World ethnic cooking class started |
| Aug.7 |
Chengde citizen delegation visited Kashiwa |
| Apr.11 |
The first Guam junior high school student delegation visited Kashiwa |
| １９９６ |
| Nov.28 |
KIRA sponsored lecture “Exploration Asked to Japanese”
by Mr. T. Kikuchi, member of the 1st South Pole Wintering Exploration Party |
| １９９７ |
| Oct.22 |
KIRA introduced to Kashiwa citizens at event, “Kashiwa International Exchange Week '99” |
| Sep.27 |
KIRA autumn party |
| ２０００ |
| Mar.5 |
Liaison conference committee organized in International Relations Associations in Tokatsu district |
| ２００１ |
| Sep.25 |
First Chengde student delegation visited Kashiwa |
| Jul.20 |
Guam citizen delegation visited Kashiwa to celebrate the Friendship City Affiliation’s 10th anniversary. Guam music and dance show at Kashiwa Matsuri (summer festival) |
| May 28 |
Directors General Meeting held and new organization started |
| Jan.31 |
Bill of new organization approved at special directors general meeting |
| ２００２ |
| Oct.3 |
Torrance citizen delegation visited Kashiwa to celebrate sister city affiliation 30th anniversary |
| Jun.20 |
Lecture "Pursue a Dream" by Mr. Y. Koide - Head Coach of women’s athletic club of Sekisui Kagaku Ltd, in commemoration of KIRA’s 10th anniversary |
| ２００３ |
| Apr.4~
Nov.11 |
English conversation class |
| Jan.18 |
New Year's party |
| ２００４ |
| Aug.19 |
Kashiwa student delegation visited Chengde, China |
| Aug.8 |
Kashiwa student delegation visited Guam |
| Aug.5~ |
Kashiwa student delegation visited Torrance, USA |
| Jul.14~ |
Torrance student delegation visited Kashiwa |
| Jun.27 |
New KIRA office opened |
| ２００５ |
| Apr.1 |
KIRA merged with SIFA (Shonan International Relations Association) |
| Mar.21 |
KIRA festival |
| Feb.28 |
New regulation was approved at special Directors' General Meeting |
| Jan.18 |
Merger agreement with SIFA signed |
| ２００６ |
| Jul.29~30 |
Guam exhibition at Kashiwa Matsuri (summer festival) |
May 26~
Aug.11 |
Guam exhibition in commemoration of 15th anniversary of Friendship City
Affiliation (commissioned project from Kashiwa City) |
| May |
Foreign residents Network Committee (commissioned project from Feb. '07 Kashiwa City) |
| May 13 |
Directors and General Meeting
|
| Jan.29 |
KIRA Matsuri (summer festival) at Kashiwa 1st Primary School |
| Jan.22 |
Participated in Chiba International Relations Festival at Plaza for
Citizens of Chiba Prefecture
|
| ２００７ |
| Apr 11th - 16th |
Accepted 8 members of Guam student delegation |
| May 13th |
Kashiwa Citizens' Activity Festival |
| Jul 11th - 31st |
Accepted 8 members of Torrance student delegation |
| Jul 29th |
Participated in Kashiwa Festival Parade |
| Aug 3rd - 24th |
8 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Torrance, USA |
| Aug 5th - 10th |
Kashiwa citizen delegation visited Chengde, China |
| Aug 9th - 21st |
14 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Camden, Australia |
| Sep 28th - Oct 7th |
Accepted 9 members of Camden student delegation |
| Oct 6th |
Cultural Exchange Meeting with Toyoshiki residents |
| Oct 25th - 29th |
Accepted a group of delegates from Torrance to commemorate 35th anniversary of sister-city ties |
| Nov 18th |
KIRA Festival |
| Jan 1st |
Participated in Rose Parade, USA |
| Jan 20th - 25th |
Accepted 9 members of Chengde student delegation |
| Feb 17th |
World Carnival |
| Feb 21st - 28th |
Kashiwa citizens visited sister city Torrance for 35th anniversary |
| Mar 2nd |
Japanese Speech Contest |
| Mar 25th - 30th |
8 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Guam, USA |
| ２００８ |
| APR - MAR |
9 language classes started (English, Chinese, Korean and Spanish) |
| Feb 1st |
Published 200th issue of the "Kawara-ban"newsletter |
| Apr 10th - 15th |
Accepted 8 members of Guam student delegation |
| Apr 19th - Oct 25th |
A training program for Japanese volunteer instructor started |
| May 15th - 20th |
27 ambassadors of goodwill from Chengde, China visited Kashiwa (Held IGO games) |
| Jun 2nd |
Grand opening of Kashiwanoha International Exchange Lounge |
| Jun 17th |
Dyed textile fabrics workshop |
| Jul 6th |
Bowling Tournament (Foreign Resident Network)
Painting Exchange Program between Kashiwa and Camden elementary school students |
| Jul 9th - 29th |
Accepted 8 members of Torrance student delegation |
| Aug 1st - 22nd |
8 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Torrance, USA |
| Aug 7th - 19th |
12 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Camden, Australia |
| Aug 26th - 31st |
5 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Chengde, China |
| Sep 2nd |
Chinese Cultural Exchange Meeting (Foreign Resident Network) |
| Sep 26th - Oct 5th |
Accepted 15 members of Camden student delegation |
| Oct 14th - 19th |
Kashiwa citizens visited sister city Chengde, China for 25th anniversary |
| Oct 26th |
KIRA Festival |
| Nov 28th |
Participated in "Linked Cities Festival" |
| Jan 31st |
Foreign resident lecture meeting ( Cultural differences between Japan and US) |
| Feb 17th |
Potluck Party
Computer Workshop for members |
| Mar 25th - 31st |
8 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Guam, USA |
| ２００９ |
|
Exchange programs with sister cities cancelled in accordance with a request from Kashiwa city to restrain from holding events to prevent the spread of swine flu (H1N1) |
| May 3rd |
Participated in PA!PA!PA! Gym Contest ( Kashiwa no Ha ) |
| Jun 18th |
Cultural Exchange Meeting for foreign residents learning Japanese |
| Aug 20th - 22nd |
A training camp for prospective students participating in the British Hills exchange program |
| Oct 3 rd |
KIRA Festival |
| Oct 24th |
Chengde City, China Workshop for Kashiwa citizens |
| Dec 9th |
Chairman Noguchi passed away |
| Dec 15th |
Japanese Crape Tapestry Workshop |
| Feb 5th |
A training program for Japanese-speaking staff |
| Feb 6th |
Memorial Meeting for Chairman Noguchi |
| Feb 20th |
English Speech Contest |
| Mar 25th - 30th |
8 members of Kashiwa student delegation visited Guam, USA |
| ２０１０ |
| Apr 7th - 12th |
Accepted 8 members of Guam student delegation |
| Apr 24th |
Held General meeting. Mr. Rikurou Nakayama appointed as new chairman |
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