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2025/3/9
The festival website is now live.

What is Kids Global Festival 2025?

Let's play and talk with people from around the world!
Kids Global Festival is an event for children aged 3 to 15 to meet people from around the world experience different cultures and foster intercultural understanding and交流 Through conversations games and workshops children can explore diverse cultures and values while expanding their global perspective in a fun and engaging way The festival offers a variety of programs including traditional costume experiences a challenge to write names in different languages interactive booths hosted by global organizations and companies and talks by distinguished guests With both English and Japanese language options available everyone can participate comfortably Join us for this special day of global connections and cultural discovery4o

Program List


Global Conversation Plaza

The main activity of the festival is an opportunity for children to casually engage in conversations and interactions with people from around the world, each with their own diverse cultural backgrounds. As they freely talk with international guests, children can deepen their understanding of different cultures and learn about famous landmarks, traditional foods, and customs from various countries. Whether they are confident in English or not, everyone is welcome. Even those who are not fluent in English can enjoy communication through gestures and simple phrases, experiencing the joy of overcoming language barriers. Unlike typical international exchange events, this activity provides a space where children can naturally connect with people from around the world through language, taking their first step toward global communication.

World Traditional Costume
Experience Plaza

A booth where you can experience the charm of different cultures by wearing traditional costumes from around the world. Each traditional outfit reflects the history and customs of its country or region, allowing participants to feel a deeper connection to different cultures by touching and wearing them. Photo opportunities are available, making it a great way to create special memories of the festival. This booth offers a valuable opportunity to learn about diversity through cultural attire.

Global Experience Plaza
(Activities & Workshops Provided by Participating Organizations)

At this festival, a diverse range of participating organizations will offer activities, workshops, and lectures based on their areas of expertise. With themes spanning cultural experiences, games, and intercultural understanding, the festival provides hands-on programs that allow children to learn and enjoy through direct experiences. By actively engaging in these activities, children can deepen their understanding of different cultures and gain new perspectives. Through the unique programs designed by each organization, we create a space where the world feels closer and more accessible.

Name Writing Challenge
in Languages of the World!

An activity where you can enjoy experiencing linguistic diversity by writing and pronouncing your name in various languages from around the world. With the support of international volunteers and staff, participants can try writing in languages they may not often encounter, such as Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and Thai. By learning about different scripts and languages, children can develop curiosity and a deeper understanding of different cultures. Discover how your name is expressed across the world and take the first step toward international exchange!

Global Connection Experience Booths

At the festival venue, interactive booths hosted by various participating organizations will offer unique activities for all visitors. From cultural experiences, traditional crafts, international exchange games, simple country games, SDGs learning, and sports activities, there will be plenty of engaging programs for both children and adults to enjoy. Through hands-on experiences, participants will gain new perspectives and deepen their curiosity about different cultures. This festival provides a space where people can explore and enjoy the diversity of the world while learning through interaction.
Teacher Machiko
Teacher Machiko, the founder of the home-based English learning community "ExPLORE" with 260 participating families, and a popular YouTuber on "Teacher Machiko's Kids English School", will share tips on how parents and children can enjoy learning English together! It's easy to focus solely on improving English skills, but why do we learn English in the first place? The answer is to access an exciting world full of possibilities. In home-based English learning, the key is balancing the joy of learning English and the effort to develop skills. Let’s nurture the excitement of connecting with the world and expand the future for our children!

Participating Organizations

NPO Natadecoco

Tokyo Camii 

NPO LOOB Japan

Namaste Edogawa 

Odawara Phonics Song project
+ABC-Kids

U-ART
（Universe of Art）

NPO Kids Internatioinal Village Japan

Special Guest

Founder of the home-based English learning community "ExPLORE" Teacher Machiko

Global Experience Plaza

Participating Organizations' Activities
11:00
American Games Experience by SCOA
A fun and active experience where children can enjoy classic American games and sports! Through play incorporating English, kids can naturally engage with different cultures while discovering the excitement of sports.
11:30
Irish Dance Experience by Twinkl
Enjoy the rhythmic and energetic traditional dance of Ireland with Twinkl! Children can learn simple and fun steps, making it easy for everyone to join. Move to the music and experience the charm and culture of Ireland through dance!
13:00
Youtuber Teacher Machiko

Connecting with the World Through Home-Based English Learning

Teacher Machiko, the founder of the home-based English learning community "ExPLORE" with 260 participating families, and a popular YouTuber on "Teacher Machiko's Kids English School", will share tips on how parents and children can enjoy learning English together!

14:00
Cultural Exchange Classroom: Travel the World by NPO Natadeco
You can enjoy interacting with international brothers and sisters through fun activities like balloon games, dice-based self-introductions, and quizzes! Overcome your nervousness, experience different cultures, and have fun together!
14:30
American Games Experience by SCOA
A fun and active experience where children can enjoy classic American games and sports! Through play incorporating English, kids can naturally engage with different cultures while discovering the excitement of sports.
15:00
※To Be Announced Later
Coming Soon!
15:30
Kids International Village by KIV
The Kids International Village, one of KIV’s most popular programs, is a special international exchange experience where children and foreigners come together to play and talk. By engaging with people from around the world from an early age, children can build the confidence to communicate, experience the joy of interaction, and discover a place where they can truly connect with the world.

Venue Access

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center,
International Exchange Building, Reception Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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▼Get Your Admission Passport Here▼

● The one-day admission passport (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) allows you to enter and exit freely at any time.
● Includes access to all activities and guest lectures.
● English/Japanese Language Option Available
● Siblings requireseparate admission passports.
● Parents and other family members are invited free of charge.
● Some booth activities may require an additional material fee, payable on-site.
Per Child (Parents Free)
  • Price
  • 2,000YEN
  • (TAX)
Overview
Event Name: Kids Global Festival 2025

Theme: "Let's Play and Talk with the World!"

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue:
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, International Exchange Building, Reception Hall

Participation Fee:
¥2,000 per child (Parents/Guardians enter for free)

Target Age:
Children aged 3 to 15 and their accompanying guardians

On the Occasion of the Kids Global Festival

We want to create more opportunities for children to connect with the world. That's why we organized Kids Global Festival.
By interacting beyond language and cultural differences, we hope children will feel, "The world is fun! The world is big!".

We want them to see English not just as a subject to study but as a tool to connect with people worldwide. Through this, they can discover the joy of cultural exchange and international connections. With the support of various organizations, this festival aims to broaden children’s horizons, help them embrace diversity, and open new possibilities for their future.

Since this is our first event, we don’t know how much demand there is. But we believe that simply bringing children and people from different cultures together to play and talk will make for an unforgettable experience.
I wish I had a festival like this when I was a child!
It may be small in scale, but let’s have fun connecting with the world together!

Harunobu Ariga
President & Representative Director
NPO Kids International Village Japan (KIV)

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Organization:
NPO Kids International Village Japan (KIV)
An international exchange & English conversation community where children connect with people from around the world!
Founded in 2017 as a volunteer citizen organization, we aimed to create more opportunities for Japanese children to interact with foreigners and speak English in a casual setting.
In May 2020, we became a certified non-profit organization (NPO) recognized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
As a third space different from schools and traditional English classes, we provide a social contribution-based community where all children can engage in international exchange and English conversation with people from diverse backgrounds living in Japan—at an affordable cost similar to pocket money.
Currently, we organize numerous multicultural and multilingual events that promote diversity and inclusion through language and cultural exchange.
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