2026.02.26
Events and Seminars
Sendai Disaster Prevention Future Forum “Multicultural Disaster Preparedness with Foreign Residents: Together with Local Communities, International Students, and Technical Interns”
The “Sendai Disaster Prevention Future Forum” is an event hosted by Sendai City.
It serves as a place to share daily activities and learn about disaster prevention with citizens, connecting the experiences and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake to future disaster preparedness.
The Miyagi International Association (MIA) and Sendai Tourism and International Association (SenTIA) will participate in this forum, jointly hosting a talk session themed
“Multicultural Disaster Prevention with Foreign Residents: Together with Local Communities, International Students, and Technical Interns”
International students who participate in local disaster drills and deepen their ties with the community are also scheduled to speak.
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Sendai Disaster Prevention Future Forum
“Multicultural Disaster Prevention with Foreign Residents: Together with Local Communities, International Students, and Technical Interns”
https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/j/j-33575/
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【Date & Time】 Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
【Venue】 Conference Room 4-A, Exhibition Building, Sendai International Center
【Participants】 Open to anyone interested in multicultural coexistence and multicultural disaster prevention
【Program】 ① Overview of foreign residents in Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City
② Case studies by local governments and community groups (Marumori Town, Minamizaimoku District, Sendai City)
③ Panel discussion and Q&A
【Speakers】 Representative from “Marumori Japanese Language Plaza”
in Marumori town.
Ms. Yukiko Goshima (Vice Chairperson, Minamizaimoku District Neighborhood Associations)
Others, including international students from Japanese language schools, will also speak.
【Capacity】 Approximately 40 participants
【Participation Fee】 Free
【Registration】 Please register via the Google Form below by Wednesday, March 11.
https://forms.gle/BQKsVpGNGGDYgipi7
【Inquiries】 Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sendai Tourism and International Association (SenTIA)
International Affairs Division (Contact: Okazaki)
TEL: 022-268-6260 (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Email: r-okazaki[at]sentia-sendai.jp （Please replace [at] with @）
It serves as a place to share daily activities and learn about disaster prevention with citizens, connecting the experiences and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake to future disaster preparedness.
The Miyagi International Association (MIA) and Sendai Tourism and International Association (SenTIA) will participate in this forum, jointly hosting a talk session themed
“Multicultural Disaster Prevention with Foreign Residents: Together with Local Communities, International Students, and Technical Interns”
International students who participate in local disaster drills and deepen their ties with the community are also scheduled to speak.
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Sendai Disaster Prevention Future Forum
“Multicultural Disaster Prevention with Foreign Residents: Together with Local Communities, International Students, and Technical Interns”
https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/j/j-33575/
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【Date & Time】 Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
【Venue】 Conference Room 4-A, Exhibition Building, Sendai International Center
【Participants】 Open to anyone interested in multicultural coexistence and multicultural disaster prevention
【Program】 ① Overview of foreign residents in Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City
② Case studies by local governments and community groups (Marumori Town, Minamizaimoku District, Sendai City)
③ Panel discussion and Q&A
【Speakers】 Representative from “Marumori Japanese Language Plaza”
in Marumori town.
Ms. Yukiko Goshima (Vice Chairperson, Minamizaimoku District Neighborhood Associations)
Others, including international students from Japanese language schools, will also speak.
【Capacity】 Approximately 40 participants
【Participation Fee】 Free
【Registration】 Please register via the Google Form below by Wednesday, March 11.
https://forms.gle/BQKsVpGNGGDYgipi7
【Inquiries】 Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sendai Tourism and International Association (SenTIA)
International Affairs Division (Contact: Okazaki)
TEL: 022-268-6260 (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Email: r-okazaki[at]sentia-sendai.jp （Please replace [at] with @）
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