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Participate in the 3×3 Program

Natadecoco, a nonprofit organization based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce its upcoming online briefing sessions for the 3×3 Program, aimed at nurturing professionals in international exchange. Scheduled for January 22 and 23, 2026, these sessions will provide prospective participants with essential information about this innovative hands-on program.

The 3×3 Program invites teams of three to plan and implement international exchange events over the course of three months. It is designed to foster collaboration between foreign residents and local Japanese community members, crafting a new model of multicultural coexistence, which has been a vision of Natadecoco for quite some time.

Background of the Program

For years, Natadecoco has embraced the motto “Creating a world map in children’s minds,” welcoming over 100 foreign residents as volunteers to conduct cultural exchange lessons across the nation. These lessons provide foreign residents with opportunities to actively participate in society while allowing children to experience diverse cultures that they may not encounter in their everyday lives. This reciprocal exchange creates immense value for both participants.

The 3×3 Program marks a new chapter for Natadecoco by shifting from being the primary organizer to empowering foreign residents and local citizens to collaborate in forming their own teams to plan and implement cultural exchange events. This initiative not only enriches the community but also embodies the spirit of shared experiences among diverse backgrounds.

Event Details

Location: Online

Dates: January 22 (Thursday) and January 23 (Friday), 2026

Cost: Free

Program Contents

During the online briefing, attendees will learn about the overall structure of the 3×3 Program, including case studies from past cultural exchange lessons conducted by Natadecoco. Operational team members will present the specific workflow for planning and executing events in teams of three, while also emphasizing the significance of collaboration between foreign residents and local citizens.

The second half of the session will include a Q&A segment where potential participants can voice their concerns and inquiries directly. This interactive component is designed to assure participants who may be contemplating joining the program.

How to Participate

Registration: Participants must register via the Peatix event page at: Natadecoco Peatix Page

Capacity: Each day is limited to 100 participants.

Registration Deadline: The cutoff for registration is January 21, 2026, at 20:00.

Closing Remarks

Shota Kato, the representative director of Natadecoco, shared, “This program will utilize the knowledge and expertise we have developed over the years to cultivate specialists in international exchange events. The online briefing will clearly outline the program, so we encourage everyone to join without hesitation.”

We look forward to seeing you at the briefing and hopefully welcoming you into the 3×3 Program to ignite a passion for cultural exchange!