High School Students Produce "Easy Japanese" PR Song
Toyonaka City collaborates with high school students to produce and release a PR song and video promoting "Easy Japanese."
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 23:28
Toyonaka City is engaged in various initiatives to promote "Easy Japanese," a communication method that is easy for foreigners to understand and facilitates clear information transmission for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. These initiatives include distributing original texts and holding workshops.
Currently, approximately 8,700 foreign nationals reside in Toyonaka City, increasing the need for "Easy Japanese."
To further promote "Easy Japanese," a PR song titled "A World Where Kindness Spreads" has been produced in cooperation with the light music club of Osaka Prefectural Sakurazuka High School. Additionally, a video based on the real-life experiences of members of the Foreign Residents' Council* has been released to further raise awareness.
* A council aimed at gathering opinions from foreign residents with registered addresses and reflecting them in city administration to promote the creation of a city where everyone, including foreign residents, can live comfortably.
Overview of "Easy Japanese" Promotion Project
● "Easy Japanese" PR Song "A World Where Kindness Spreads"
Comment from the light music club of Osaka Prefectural Sakurazuka High School
Just by making a few adjustments to our words, we can connect with people's hearts. We wrote the lyrics and composed the music with the hope that the kindness of those who listen will spread even a little.
FAQ
What is "Easy Japanese"?
"Easy Japanese" is Japanese that has been simplified to be easily understood by foreigners, as well as by children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. It is characterized by simple vocabulary, short sentences, and the frequent use of hiragana.
Why is Toyonaka City promoting "Easy Japanese"?
Approximately 8,700 foreign nationals live in Toyonaka City. To promote multicultural coexistence in the community, communication methods that allow everyone to understand each other are essential. "Easy Japanese" is useful for smooth communication with foreign residents and for information dissemination during emergencies.
Where can I watch the PR song and video?
The PR song and video are available on the Toyonaka City website and related social media. Please check the Toyonaka City website for details.
What was the role of the Sakurazuka High School light music club?
The light music club of Osaka Prefectural Sakurazuka High School was responsible for writing the lyrics, composing, and performing the PR song "A World Where Kindness Spreads." They created a song that is accessible to many people, with a perspective and sensibility unique to high school students.