Shinonome International
Culuture Association
Learn about Japan, utilize it, and communicate it
Our Policy
" What is the purpose of the torii gate at a shrine? "
How many Japanese people can answer this question? When interacting with foreigners, we are often asked questions about our own country. Naturally, the other person assumes that if they ask a Japanese person, they will be able to learn about Japan. However, in today's world, there are surprisingly few Japanese people who can teach about Japan in detail. Of course, there are also people overseas who are not very familiar with their own country's culture. Our organization aims to convey Japanese culture and the arts of the world, including Japanese culture, to Japanese people and foreigners, and to foster the next generation who will carry various cultures and arts, and to promote culture and the arts.
" Shinonome " is an archaic Japanese word referring to the eastern sky turning crimson red from midnight to dawn, or the clouds that hang over it. The representative of the organization established this organization because he wanted to spread the word about Japan and its wonderful traditional culture and art, which cannot be learned in schools, to Japanese people and people all over the world, like the sun's rays and the clouds that shine on it, and because he wanted people to be able to speak about Japan with confidence and pride when asked by foreigners. We hope that people involved in our activities will acquire the "pride of being Japanese," which will be the foundation for adapting to the changes of this changing era.
Background of Establishment
Background
In today's world, digital devices have become an indispensable part of our lives. All we see on them are advertisements for the latest technology and companies, many of which are overseas companies and services. In Japan, where the economy is also in a slump, other countries seem very attractive.
However, now more than ever we want people to reflect on who they are and understand the greatness of Japan through its traditional culture.
We started this organization with the hope that in the future, when a foreigner asks us to tell them about Japan, we will be able to speak with confidence and pride.
Currently, we are based in Osaka Prefecture and are engaged in activities to promote traditional Japanese culture. In the future, we are considering activities overseas and disseminating information about foreign cultures .
1. Overseas activities
Before establishing our corporation, I have been personally involved in exchange activities in Taiwan and Sri Lanka. From now on, I will continue to promote Japanese culture more widely through these activities .
2. Promotion of foreign culture
The reason we included "International" in our company name is not just because we want to spread Japanese culture to the world. There are many foreigners living in Japan. They struggle with the differences in Japan, where the "common sense" they learned growing up in doesn't apply. We want to hold events that allow us to look at foreign cultures as fellow residents of Japan and deepen our mutual understanding.
