Summer Meetup: Family Exchange Event on August 23!
This summer, We will co-host a special event with the African Kids Club (AKC), an initiative led by TUFS graduate students.
On August 23, We will hold "Summer Meetup - Summer Holiday Exchange Event!"
We warmly welcome parents and children to join us during the summer break.
In collaboration with ASC-TUFS, this event is jointly organized with African international students and student volunteers.
https://africankidsclub.ajf.
Part 1: Kids Exchange Program (14:00-17:00)
- Enjoy a variety of fun, hands-on activities where you can experience African cultures, including:
- Talks by African international students about their home countries,
- African games such as Mancala and target games
- Arts and crafts using colorful African fabrics accessory making
- A chance to taste dishes from three African countries
For parents and guardians, there will also be opportunities to:
- Cook African dishes together with African mothers
- Join a hair care consultation session
Spend quality time chatting, relaxing, and participating in activities with your children while connecting with others .
Part 2: Youth (+ Adults) Exchange Program (17:30-20:00)
The second part is designed for youth (and adults) and features:
- Presentations by African international students
- Self-introductions and group discussions
- Free networking time to share experiences and ideas
- A delicious African meal
We warmly invite you to join us with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time:
◆Part 1 - Kids Exchange Program: 14:00-17:00
◆Part 2 - Youth Exchange Program: 17:30-20:00
Participation Fee:
・Adults / Youth: 1,000 yen
・Children: 1,000 yen (500 yen from the third child onward)
Registration Form: https://x.gd/qKiEP
Capacity:
◆Part 1: 60 participants
◆Part 2: 60 participants (Please register early!)
Venue: Okubo Community Center, 3rd Floor, Shinjuku
Access
・8 min walk from JR Yamanote Line "Shin-Okubo" Station
・13 min walk from JR Sobu Line "Okubo" Station
・3 min walk from Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line "Higashi-Shinjuku" Station (Exit B3)
・8 min walk from Toei Oedo Line "Higashi-Shinjuku" Station
・3 min walk from Toei Bus "Okubo-dori" Stop
Contact: africankidsclub@gmail.com
Co-hosts: African Japan Forum (AJF) / African Kids Club (AKC) / African Studies Center (ASC)- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Partners: African Kids Club Tokai / Chez Adama / Multicultural Exchange Club DANRO
African Kids Club Links
Website: https://africankidsclub.ajf.gr.jp/about_us/akc-2/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/African.Kids.Club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africankidsclub/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@africankidsclub8102