TakingITGlobal: Inspire, Inform, Involve

"In the twenty-first century, the "borders" which act as barriers to divide countries from each other will likely decline steadily. Also, information, articles, and people who cross borders are rising, and the speed with which they come and go will increase more and more it is thought. As this...
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"In the twenty-first century, the "borders" which act as barriers to divide countries from each other will likely decline steadily. Also, information, articles, and people who cross borders are rising, and the speed with which they come and go will increase more and more it is thought. As this happens, this world will become more and more unified, or conversely, individuals, tribes, nations, and so on with their various histories and cultures, will likely make this century one which realizes their sense of worth and customs. The history, culture and customs of the society which we Japanese have cultivated can, by people who have pride in it, survive with understanding and respect for history, culture, and customs with which we don't agree. In this way, understanding various cultures comprehensively, respectfully, surviving together people- and society- formation should be through international exchange in the twenty-first century."
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It provides information in various languages about Kitakyushu in brochures and pamphlets. It provides a location for volunteer-run language-study groups. It has an extensive library of books, videos, and multi-media resources, television with channels from various countries, internet access for...
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It provides information in various languages about Kitakyushu in brochures and pamphlets. It provides a location for volunteer-run language-study groups. It has an extensive library of books, videos, and multi-media resources, television with channels from various countries, internet access for a small fee, foreigners on staff (English, Australian, and other "Americans" as the sign says on staff), a message board for meeting people for business, friendship, and practical matters.
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A Japanese language and child rearing course provided by the city to learn the basics of everyday Japanese and provide information to equip parents to deal with life in Japan.

Many cultural activities including ethnic cooking, slideshow tours, trying on traditional clothing,...
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A Japanese language and child rearing course provided by the city to learn the basics of everyday Japanese and provide information to equip parents to deal with life in Japan.

Many cultural activities including ethnic cooking, slideshow tours, trying on traditional clothing, dancing, spoken language, calligraphy, and more from time to time or regularly depending on the country in question.
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