[For Kitakyushu residents in 4th Grade Elementary to 3rd Grade Junior High] Recruitment for Kitakyushu x Minamikyushu 'Children's Exchange Program'
Kitakyushu City is recruiting participants for a 'Children's Exchange Program' with Minamikyushu City. The 3-day program from August 4th to 6th will allow children from both cities to bond through facility tours and recreational activities. Applications close on May 31st.
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- 📰 Published: May 20, 2026 at 19:30
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A summer vacation with peers from a town 300km away
This is a unique summer event where students can meet elementary and junior high school students from Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, transcending school and extracurricular boundaries.
Students from Minamikyushu and Kitakyushu will form a team and spend three days together. They will notice differences in accents and share stories about their hometowns. Meeting friends from regions they wouldn't normally interact with will be a fresh and stimulating experience.
A thrilling three days sharing 'Wow!' moments
Cutting-edge technology at SpaceLABO and the TOTO Museum, or the beautiful night view from Mt. Sarakura.
Even familiar local facilities transform into fresh, enjoyable experiences when visited with friends from Minamikyushu. Conversations will flow naturally as they say, 'Have you seen this before?' or 'In my town...', sharing surprises and teaching each other.
Packed with fun programs, from recreation to Mojiko Yaki Curry
Starting with recreation on the first day, facility tours on the second day, and a visit to the Kanmon Straits Museum followed by a lunch of Mojiko's famous Yaki Curry on the last day, the curriculum is designed for children to get along easily.
By the final day, they will have bonded so well that they can promise to 'See you again next year!'—a special three-day summer vacation.
■ Application Details
Dates: August 4th (Tue) to August 6th (Thu), 3 days and 2 nights.
Main Schedule:
[Pre-training] June 28th (Sun) 13:30–16:00
[Day 1] Recreation at Youth House. Introduction and activities to break the ice.
[Day 2] Visit to SpaceLABO and TOTO Museum, Mt. Sarakura night view.
[Day 3] Visit to Kanmon Straits Museum, lunch of Mojiko Yaki Curry.
Target: Residents of Kitakyushu City and Minamikyushu City, elementary 4th grade to junior high 3rd grade.
Participation Fee: Approx. 11,000 yen.
Application Deadline: May 31st (Sun) by 17:00.
Contact: Children and Youth Development Division, Child and Family Affairs Bureau.
1-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, 803-8501.
Phone: 093-582-2392.
This is a unique summer event where students can meet elementary and junior high school students from Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, transcending school and extracurricular boundaries.
Students from Minamikyushu and Kitakyushu will form a team and spend three days together. They will notice differences in accents and share stories about their hometowns. Meeting friends from regions they wouldn't normally interact with will be a fresh and stimulating experience.
A thrilling three days sharing 'Wow!' moments
Cutting-edge technology at SpaceLABO and the TOTO Museum, or the beautiful night view from Mt. Sarakura.
Even familiar local facilities transform into fresh, enjoyable experiences when visited with friends from Minamikyushu. Conversations will flow naturally as they say, 'Have you seen this before?' or 'In my town...', sharing surprises and teaching each other.
Packed with fun programs, from recreation to Mojiko Yaki Curry
Starting with recreation on the first day, facility tours on the second day, and a visit to the Kanmon Straits Museum followed by a lunch of Mojiko's famous Yaki Curry on the last day, the curriculum is designed for children to get along easily.
By the final day, they will have bonded so well that they can promise to 'See you again next year!'—a special three-day summer vacation.
■ Application Details
Dates: August 4th (Tue) to August 6th (Thu), 3 days and 2 nights.
Main Schedule:
[Pre-training] June 28th (Sun) 13:30–16:00
[Day 1] Recreation at Youth House. Introduction and activities to break the ice.
[Day 2] Visit to SpaceLABO and TOTO Museum, Mt. Sarakura night view.
[Day 3] Visit to Kanmon Straits Museum, lunch of Mojiko Yaki Curry.
Target: Residents of Kitakyushu City and Minamikyushu City, elementary 4th grade to junior high 3rd grade.
Participation Fee: Approx. 11,000 yen.
Application Deadline: May 31st (Sun) by 17:00.
Contact: Children and Youth Development Division, Child and Family Affairs Bureau.
1-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, 803-8501.
Phone: 093-582-2392.
FAQ
北九州市×南九州市「子ども交流事業」の対象者は？
北九州市または南九州市内に在住する、小学4年生から中学3年生までの児童・生徒が対象です。
体験活動の日程はいつですか？
8月4日（火）から8月6日（木）までの2泊3日で実施されます。
参加申し込みの締切日はいつですか？
2026年5月31日（日）の17:00までとなっています。
参加費はいくらですか？
11,000円程度です。
主なプログラムの内容を教えてください。
レクリエーション、スペースLABO・TOTOミュージアム見学、皿倉山の夜景観賞、関門海峡ミュージアム見学、門司港焼きカレーランチなどが予定されています。