Film Screening & Talk Event: 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue' and the Experiences of Second-Generation Immigrants
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- Film Screening & Talk Event: 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue' and the Experiences of Second-Generation Immigrants
- A film screening of 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue,' followed by a panel discussion with director Kiho Park and second-generation immigrants, will be held at Kanagawa Earth Plaza. The event explores language, identity, and integration within Japanese society.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 16, 2026
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A film screening of 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue,' followed by a panel discussion with director Kiho Park and second-generation immigrants, will be held at Kanagawa Earth Plaza. The event explores language, identity, and integration within Japanese society.
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- June 16, 2026
A film screening of 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue,' followed by a panel discussion with director Kiho Park and second-generation immigrants, will be held at Kanagawa Earth Plaza. The event explores language, identity, and integration within Japanese society.
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For us, 'language' is not merely a communication tool, but deeply intertwined with family, social connections, and personal identity.
This event features a screening of the film 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue,' which explores language among second-generation immigrants, followed by a dialogue between young people with multicultural backgrounds and the film’s director, Kiho Park.
Through diverse perspectives and personal experiences, we will reflect on the relationship between 'language' and 'roots,' as well as connections with Japanese society.
[Event Website] https://www.earthplaza.jp/event/hazama_symposium/
[Symposium] Film Screening & Talk Event: 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue' and the Experiences of Second-Generation Immigrants
■ Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 14:00–16:00 (Doors open at 13:30)
■ Venue: Plaza Hall, 2F, Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza), Free Admission
■ Audience: Open to all
■ Registration: Online reservation required (capacity: 100 people). Phone or in-person registration available for those unable to access the web.
■ Organizers & Co-hosts: Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza) (Designated Manager: Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Association, a Public Interest Incorporated Association), Japan-Peru Coexistence Association in Kanagawa (AJAPE Kanagawa), National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL), a Joint Usage/Research Institution under the National Institutes for the Humanities
About Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza)
Our facility is a comprehensive space dedicated to fostering international understanding, peace, and awareness of global issues through everyday experiences. We offer interactive permanent exhibitions on international cultures and peace, film screenings, lectures, and children’s craft workshops. We hope this symposium, exhibitions, and your time at our venue inspire reflection on the future and peace in our shared society.
※ Permanent exhibition rooms (Children’s International Understanding Room, International Peace Room, Children’s Fantasy Room) have designated closure days. For admission fees and more details, please visit our website: https://www.earthplaza.jp/guide/
Exhibition Rooms Enjoyable for Preschool Children
'Children’s Fantasy Room' https://www.earthplaza.jp/exhibits/fantasy/
'Children’s International Understanding Room' https://www.earthplaza.jp/exhibits/international/
Organizer Information
■ Organizer: Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza)
(Designated Manager: Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Association)
■ Access: 1-2-1 Kosugegaya, Sakae-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 247-0007 (3-minute walk from 'Honcho-dai' Station on the JR Negishi Line)
■ Parking Fees: Regular vehicles: ¥100 per 20 minutes; Large vehicles: ¥400 per 30 minutes
■ Contact: TEL: 045-896-2121, Email: gakushu@earthplaza.jp
■ Website: https://www.earthplaza.jp/
■ SNS: Instagram @earthplaza_yokohama, Twitter @earth_plaza, Facebook @earthplaza
※ Some content may be subject to change or cancellation. Please check our website for updates.
This event features a screening of the film 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue,' which explores language among second-generation immigrants, followed by a dialogue between young people with multicultural backgrounds and the film’s director, Kiho Park.
Through diverse perspectives and personal experiences, we will reflect on the relationship between 'language' and 'roots,' as well as connections with Japanese society.
[Event Website] https://www.earthplaza.jp/event/hazama_symposium/
[Symposium] Film Screening & Talk Event: 'Hazama – Searching for a Space for Our Mother Tongue' and the Experiences of Second-Generation Immigrants
■ Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 14:00–16:00 (Doors open at 13:30)
■ Venue: Plaza Hall, 2F, Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza), Free Admission
■ Audience: Open to all
■ Registration: Online reservation required (capacity: 100 people). Phone or in-person registration available for those unable to access the web.
■ Organizers & Co-hosts: Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza) (Designated Manager: Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Association, a Public Interest Incorporated Association), Japan-Peru Coexistence Association in Kanagawa (AJAPE Kanagawa), National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL), a Joint Usage/Research Institution under the National Institutes for the Humanities
About Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza)
Our facility is a comprehensive space dedicated to fostering international understanding, peace, and awareness of global issues through everyday experiences. We offer interactive permanent exhibitions on international cultures and peace, film screenings, lectures, and children’s craft workshops. We hope this symposium, exhibitions, and your time at our venue inspire reflection on the future and peace in our shared society.
※ Permanent exhibition rooms (Children’s International Understanding Room, International Peace Room, Children’s Fantasy Room) have designated closure days. For admission fees and more details, please visit our website: https://www.earthplaza.jp/guide/
Exhibition Rooms Enjoyable for Preschool Children
'Children’s Fantasy Room' https://www.earthplaza.jp/exhibits/fantasy/
'Children’s International Understanding Room' https://www.earthplaza.jp/exhibits/international/
Organizer Information
■ Organizer: Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Citizens Plaza (Earth Plaza)
(Designated Manager: Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Association)
■ Access: 1-2-1 Kosugegaya, Sakae-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 247-0007 (3-minute walk from 'Honcho-dai' Station on the JR Negishi Line)
■ Parking Fees: Regular vehicles: ¥100 per 20 minutes; Large vehicles: ¥400 per 30 minutes
■ Contact: TEL: 045-896-2121, Email: gakushu@earthplaza.jp
■ Website: https://www.earthplaza.jp/
■ SNS: Instagram @earthplaza_yokohama, Twitter @earth_plaza, Facebook @earthplaza
※ Some content may be subject to change or cancellation. Please check our website for updates.
FAQ
What is the event about?
A screening of the film 'Hazama' followed by a talk with the director and second-generation immigrants on language and identity.
Who can attend?
Open to all. Children’s exhibitions are also available.
Is there an admission fee?
Free admission, but prior online reservation is required. Capacity: 100 people.
How do I get to the venue?
3-minute walk from Honcho-dai Station on the JR Negishi Line.
Who are the organizers?
Kanagawa Earth Plaza, AJAPE Kanagawa, and NINJAL are co-hosting.