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<p>And happy new year for 2026!!</p>

<p>Thanks to all of you, “Global Community” has successfully entered its 17th year of publication, promoting interaction between Japanese people and foreign residents in Japan.</p>

<p>In the years ahead, we will keep focusing on cross-border themes such as health, medical care, environmental issues, and intercultural exchange. We remain committed to our founding spirit, continuing steady efforts with sincerity. We deeply appreciate your continued support this year as well.</p>

<p>The six-month Osaka-Kansai Expo has come to a close, and the 13th International Red-White Singing Festival held at the Expo venue on September 19 concluded with great success. We sincerely thank everyone who offered cooperation and support. Including the event preparations, I personally visited the Expo venue a total of 23 times.</p>

<p>Considering that many countries in the world are still facing wars or internal conflicts, I truly feel it was wonderful that the Osaka-Kansai Expo was able to end safely and peacefully.</p>

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<p>Global Community – Interview and Coverage</p>

<p>1. 13th International Red-White Singing Festival at the Osaka-Kansai Expo </p>
<a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20250924irws_feature_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20250924irws_feature_en</a>

<p>2. Brazilian Representatives Visit Japan and the Brazil Pavilion</p>

<p>— Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Brazil — <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20250927brazil_editor_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20250927brazil_editor_en</a></p>

<p>3. “International Student Fashion Show” Showcasing the Unique Styles of Each Country <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251007fashion_event_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251007fashion_event_en</a></p>

<p>4. “International Red-White Singing Festival in IKUNO”</p>

<p>— The First Edition Organized by a Local Government — <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251006ikuno_event_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251006ikuno_event_en</a></p>

<p>5. CIEE – Kyoto, a Top Destination for American High School and College Students</p>

<p> <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251216ciee_life_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251216ciee_life_en</a></p>

<p>6. Shining Futures at HotsuFes — International Students Take the Stage!</p>

<p><a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251115hotsu.fes_event_en"> https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20251115hotsu.fes_event_en</a> </p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Top 3 Most-Read Articles in September 2025</strong></span></p>

<p><strong>No.1 “Most Popular Japanese Songs Loved by Foreigners” from the International Red-White Singing Festival <a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20220320favorite_japanese_songs1_life_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20220320favorite_japanese_songs1_life_en</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>No.2 Japan: The First Nation to Call for Global Peace and the Abolition of Racial Discrimination on the International Stage</strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20220812japanese_editor_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20220812japanese_editor_en</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>No.3 The 7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Festival</strong></p>

<p><strong>— Connecting Okinawa with the World Held once every five years, this unique international event brings together representatives of 400,000 people of Okinawan descent from all over the globe.</strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20221107okinawa_event_en">https://www.yokosojapan.net/article.php/20221107okinawa_event_en</a></strong></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Regarding the International Red and White Singing Festival in 2025:</strong></span></p>

<p>The 13th International Red-White Singing Festival 2025</p>

<p>Full Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9jxzGjlOc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9jxzGjlOc</a></p>

<p>Official Website: <a href="http://irws.org/">http://irws.org/</a></p>

<p>Date and Time: September 19, 2025 (Friday), 13:00–16:30</p>

<p>Venue: Festival Station, Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai (next to the France Pavilion)</p>
