Ministry of Justice holds “All Together Festival”

Starting in 2024, the Ministry of Justice will designate January as "Life in Harmony Promotion Month" and will carry out initiatives to realize a society in which people coexist with foreigners . As part of this effort, we will hold the "All Together Festival" on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei and online venues, where you can experience cultures and customs from around the world.

The opening event will feature appearances by former professional baseball player Alex Ramirez and comedian Chad Mullane, as well as a variety of programs including music, dance, and food.

■Ministry of Justice efforts to realize a society of coexistence with foreigners The
number of foreigners living in Japan continues to increase, reaching a record high of 3,075,123 at the end of 2022 (an increase of 11.4% from the end of the previous year) . Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Justice has formulated a roadmap and measures to realize a society in which people coexist with foreigners, and has decided to establish an awareness month regarding coexistence with foreigners starting in 2023. . January 2024 will be the first "Life in Harmony Promotion Month" (English name: LIFE IN HARMONY PROMOTION MONTH), which will focus on the need for all people living in Japan to work together to create a society. We provide opportunities to deepen interest and understanding of the meaning of

■Outline of "All Together Festival" "
All Together Festival" is an event sponsored by the Ministry of Justice as part of "Life in Harmony Promotion Month." It will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza Heisei (Aomi, Koto Ward) and online venue. The theme of the event is "Enjoy! Learn! World Cultures and Coexistence Society." By experiencing the culture and customs of other countries, we aim to help students feel closer to a society in which they can coexist with foreigners.

Former Yokohama DeNA BayStars manager Alex Ramirez and comedian Chad Mullane will appear to open the event. There will also be a live calligraphy performance by the Tokyo Metropolitan Igusa High School Calligraphy Club, which also appeared at the opening ceremony of the 46th National High School Cultural Festival in Tokyo. It's a sight to behold as the artist strokes a brush across a large canvas to the music and completes his work. The huge artwork created during the live performance will be displayed at the venue after a commemorative photo session.

On the main stage of the event, internationally active Japanese and overseas music live and dance performances will be held. Guests include opera singer Maria Seren and Nepal's national pansuri player Pancharama. Outside, there will be a fleet of food trucks serving food from around the world. In addition to dishes from countries with many foreign residents such as Korea, Vietnam, and Brazil, you can also enjoy menus with distinctive food cultures such as Turkey and Mexico. You can taste cuisine from 11 countries (planned) all at once in one day.

Additionally, there will be experiential workshops attended by international organizations, student groups, and government offices, as well as outdoor stage performances by local schools and organizations. Through a variety of programs, you will have the opportunity to think about coexistence with foreigners.

Please check the official website for event details. Participation is free to the public and no pre-registration is required. It will be held rain or shine. Please come and visit us.

■All Together Festival Event Overview

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