JICA Kansai Autumn Festival 2026

Dates & time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) 10:00〜16:30
cost: Free admission (cafeteria food is paid; the Egyptian plate is ¥850)
Venue & access: JICA Kansai (Japan International Cooperation Agency Kansai Center) About a 10-minute walk from Hanshin Iwaya or Kasuganomichi Station / by car, about 4 minutes from the Maya exit of the Hanshin Expressway Kobe Route

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of JICA Kansai (Japan International Cooperation Agency Kansai Center), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An autumn festival at JICA Kansai, the Japan International Cooperation Agency's center in HAT Kobe, which opens its building to the public for the day — this is the 4th edition. Booths from 19 international cooperation groups introduce cultures from around the world, and there's a problem-solving game where you play a JICA overseas volunteer, a fashion show of national costumes by people in Japan on JICA programs, and stage performances of the Mongolian morin khuur and Ukrainian music. The cafeteria serves ethnic dishes, including Egyptian food. Admission is free, and since it's mostly indoors, it works on a rainy day too.

Programs

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Booths

19 international cooperation groups run booths with handcrafts, quizzes and introductions to their work and cultures abroad
Panels on JICA Partnership Program projects, plus time-limited workshops for kids

"Connect with the World" stamp rally

Complete the missions around the festival to get a folk-craft item from around the world (first come, first served, while supplies last)

Ethnic food

The JICA Kansai cafeteria serves Egyptian food in October (¥850), along with other dishes

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出典: JICA関西公式サイト・告知チラシ

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Cafeteria food is paid; the October Egyptian plate is ¥850.

Is there anything for kids?

Yes: the JICA volunteer problem-solving game (two rounds, from 11:00 and 14:10), time-limited kids' workshops, and a stamp rally with folk-craft prizes.

Can anyone join the Japanese culture activities?

The kimono dressing and calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony sessions are for people from overseas.

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