
The 25th Speech Presentation was held on February 9th, 2025, at the Vancouver Japanese Language School. Seventeen enthusiastic students participated this year. All the participants made great speeches, and everyone enjoyed a wonderful experience, and the participating students gained strong confidence in public speaking. Theatre player’s “Za Daikon” presented us the play named “Chigai kurabe”.…

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the third physical fitness test was held at the Vancouver Technical High School athletic field under clear skies. Japan Sports provided full cooperation in running the test, and students were given the official results of the physical fitness test, just like in Japan. Approximately 40 students, from first grade elementary…

JALTA’s main activity, the Teacher Training Seminar, was held again this year with the support of the Japan Foundation Toronto Japanese Language Support Grant for Children. This activity occurred online on March 29, 2025. Despite it being held during spring break, 16 people applied and 15 people participated, which reflects the high level of interest.…

The 24th Conversation Presentation was held again this year, 2024. Eighteen students participated this time. All the participants made a splendid announcement. This is also a play by the traditional theater company ‘Za Daikon’. It is called ‘Kangaegoto’. The kids were delighted too. Thanks to all who contributed to making the story presentation. Thank you…

JALTA (Japanese Language Education Promotion Association) held a two-day online teacher workshop for Japanese language teachers on Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st with the support of Japan Foundation Toronto. This time, titled “How to treat children with disabilities and effectively run a class~” On the first day, Ms. Mariko Tate discussed inclusive education,…

JALTA’s annual event “Story Presentation” was held again this year. This is my 21st time. 28 students participated this time. The children showed us stories about their memories of fun, what they like, and how they feel in the norm. And again this year, the troupe ‘Za Daikon’ performed ‘Jugemu’, and the children were delighted.…