Our development of teaching (learning) materials is reaching its peak. Last Saturday, for the first time, we had a double-header.
First, we met a third-year high school student at Wayo Kudan Junior and Senior High School, her parents, and Principal Shu Mizuno, who always supports us so generously. Then we moved to Nerima to visit the family of Sandia, who came from Nepal.
I am deeply grateful to Principal Mizuno, who, despite a busy schedule, helped with everything from discussing the core content to fine details.
In Nerima, we were joined by Sandia (16), Samipu (who turns 12 today!), and their mother Sita. Nagahara (90), a neighbor who is always close to the family, also joined at short notice. Our heartfelt thanks to Kanome, who connected us!
We call it interviewing and filming for learning materials, but in truth the process of these conversations is what matters most. Every time, there are inspiring, wonderful encounters. Above all, we learn that multicultural coexistence brings challenges that are not easy to solve, and at the same time, there is hope.
Every conversation opens new doors to a better future.
Kanome, who connected us with Sandia, always watches over the family with kindness.
Nagahara (90) is one of the neighborhood supporters who loves Sita’s home cooking.
“I want to leave a better future. For that, I want today’s young people to take on all kinds of challenges.” Principal Mizuno of Wayo Kudan Junior and Senior High School speaks with passion.
