Events / For International Students
The KANAFAN Festival: Our Big Exchange Event on July 7
- Event date
- July 7, 2026
We held the KANAFAN Festival at Shin-Toshi Hall on the 9th floor of Sogo Yokohama. Around 900 people attended, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the venue.
- Date and time
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026, noon to 5:00 p.m.
- Venue
- Shin-Toshi Hall, 9th Floor, Sogo Yokohama
- Participation
- Those who completed advance registration
- Eligibility
- International students in Kanagawa Prefecture and anyone interested in international exchange
- Admission
- Free
- Registration
- Advance registration required
- Organized by
- International Affairs Division, Kanagawa Prefectural Government, and the KANAFAN Administration Office
The venue featured an ennichi area (traditional festival stalls with games and food) where visitors could enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese festival, along with hands-on cultural activities such as ikebana flower arranging, trying on a yukata, and making menko cards. The stage featured iaido swordsmanship demonstrations, street performances, and Japanese mascot character shows, and visitors enjoyed the event in their own way.
A joint company information session featuring businesses from Kanagawa Prefecture was also held at the same venue, along with employment support activities.
Many people joined us for this event, where they could experience Japanese culture and take part in job-hunting activities all in one day. Please join us when we hold the event again next year!
HONTO TV covered the event, so be sure to check out the video!