kokoka Open Day
"Kokoka Open Day" is held every year on November 3rd at kokoka Kyoto International Community House, organized by the Kyoto City International Foundation. Since its start in 2004, the event has aimed to raise awareness of kokoka’s activities and promote international exchange. The entire facility is used for the event, with the support of many volunteers. It’s a lively and enjoyable day where people of all ages—from children to adults—can experience and engage in international exchange.
kokoka Open Day2025
| DATE | November 3,2025(Mon) 10:00AM～4:00PM |
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| PLACE | kokoka Kyoto International Community House （2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku） |
| Organizer | Kyoto City International Foundation | Special Thanks | Social welfare corporation Kyoto Ikuseinokai Yoshidafukushikojo | Centro Culturale Italo-Giapponese | Kyoto University of Foreign Studies | In Association with | City of Kyoto |
kokoka Open Day2025 Program
World Food Stalls
| Place | Square |
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Global Stage
| Place | Lobby(1F)／and Round Stage |
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FIRENZE-KYOTO SISTER CITY 60th Panel Exhibition & Kamishibai Storytelling
| Place | kokoPlaza（2F） |
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Ciao! Uncover the Magic of Firenze ‒ Fun Facts About Italian Culture ‒
| Place | Conference Room 1 & 2（1F） |
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Mayors For Peace Atomic Bomb Poster Exhibition
| Place | Sister City Corner/Exhibition Room(2F) |
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Introducing to Civil Society Organizations
Several organizations will be introduced.
| Place | Parking area |
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Spice Market
Sales of spices and other products from around the world.
Also providing a stamp rally. Go to the see shops and get prizes!
| Place | Parking area |
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Get a kokoka balloon
First 500 children ※For kids, 1 per person
| Place | Parking area |
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Original can badge giveaway!
The members who always clean up kokoka's garden made badges!
| Place | Parking area |
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| Special Thanks | Social welfare corporation Kyoto Ikuseinokai Yoshidafukushikojo |
kokoka Flea Market for Foreigners
Participant：Foreigners only.
※Please bring your ID (ex: passport, residence card, etc.) with you.From 14:00 to 15:30 pm Japanese can enter
In case of congestion, admission restrictions and shopping time restrictions may be applied.
Last Entry：15:30
※The sale will end when all the items are gone.
| Place | Special Conference Room |
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Welcome to kokoka Playground!
①kokoKids event “Kids Festa” Let’s play games from around the world!
Fee：100 yen
②Feel like playing with Kanji?
| Place | Event Hall（1F） |
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| Time | 10:00～16:00（①Last Entry：15:30） |
| Place | Conference Room 1 & 2（1F） |
Enjoy Ethnic Costumes! ①Costumes of the World ②Japanese Kimono
Enjoy wearing ethnic costumes of many countries and kimono!
| Place | Japanese annex |
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| Time | 10:00～16:00 Last Entry：①15:30 ②15:00 Time Limit：①30分／1人 30 min. per person ②60分／1人 60 min. per person |
| Fee | ①500円 / ②1,000円 |
Japanese Speech Contest
Students studying in the kokoka volunteer Japanese class will give speeches
in Japanese.
| Place | Seminar room（3F） |
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| Time | 10:30～15:30 |
Discover Ukraine!（Culture Experience Event）
workshop,Art corner etc.
| Place | Conference Room 3 & 4（3F） |
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■Please use public transportation as there is no parking for cars, and bicycle space is limited.
■Drunk-driving and underage drinking is strictly prohibited by law. We require proper ID to sell alcohol
■At the event site, please keep your pets in cages.You are not allowed to bring any pets into the building due to sanitary and safety regulations unless they are guide, hearing, or service dogs.
■We appreciate your cooperation with waste separation and Recycling.