Moving Towards a Flat and Equal Dialogue Space: Practical Workshop 'Kikikiri, Hanashikiri, Hibikiai' Based on Open Dialogue Methods to be Held in Kawagoe City on June 21, 2026

The non-profit organization Revalue Life (Headquarters: Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative: Zenta Takeuchi) will hold a dialogue practice event entitled 'Kikikiri, Hanashikiri, Hibikiai' (Listening Fully, Talking Fully, Resonating Together), which explores the methods of Open Dialogue, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Kawagoe City Minami Community Center (1F, Westa Kawagoe).

■ About the Event

This event is primarily aimed at individuals currently involved in interpersonal support, such as social welfare, medical care, education, and support services. Through three experiences—'talking fully,' 'listening fully,' and 'resonating together'—the event provides a space for flat and equal dialogue, free from evaluation and advice. The goal is for support professionals, who often take on the role of 'problem solvers' in their daily practice, to experience the richness of 'just listening' and 'just talking.'

■ The Three Pillars

- Hanashikiri (Talking Fully): Cherishing the experience of speaking in one's own words to the end without being interrupted.

- Kikikiri (Listening Fully): Setting aside evaluations and advice to simply listen to the other person's voice.

- Hibikiai (Resonating Together): Aiming for a space where new value is born as diverse experiences overlap.

■ Event Information

Date and Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 14:00–17:00 (Reception starts 13:45)

Venue: Kawagoe City Minami Community Center (Westa Kawagoe 1F), Lecture Room 5, 1-17-17 Shinjuku-machi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

Participation Fee: 1,000 yen (Credit card payment only)

Capacity: 12 people (First-come, first-served basis)

Registration Deadline: June 20, 2026 (Saturday)

How to Register: Please apply via Peatix: https://peatix.com/event/4984701/view

■ Program on the Day

1. Check-in: A time for opening greetings and sharing current feelings.

2. Information Sharing: Sharing how the workshop will proceed and the ground rules to cherish.

3. Listening Workshop: Deepening the experience of listening to others.

4. Talking Circle: Sitting in a circle to listen to each other's voices.

5. Reflecting/Workshops: Experiencing the process of letting what is heard resonate within oneself and speaking back.

6. Closing: Reflecting on the day's dialogue and quietly closing the space.

■ Target Audience

Individuals currently involved in any form of interpersonal support (welfare, medicine, education, etc.). Job title and years of experience do not matter. We welcome those who feel they want to 'cherish dialogue more' or 'deepen listening and talking.'

- It is perfectly fine to 'only listen.' You may pass when you do not want to speak.

- Individual participation is welcome.

- No professional knowledge is required.

* This is not a counseling session and is not intended for treatment or solutions by experts.

* We value spontaneous willingness to participate and request that you refrain from participating as a work order.

■ Facilitators

Facilitators who are qualified as Certified Social Workers, Certified Psychiatric Social Workers, or Certified Public Psychologists, and who have completed the 'Basic Course 1' for dialogue practice, will support the session on an equal footing.

■ Access

[By Train]: Approx. 5 minutes walk from the West Exit of Kawagoe Station (JR/Tobu Tojo Line). Enter through the main entrance of Westa Kawagoe and proceed to the 'Minami Community Center' area in the back right.

[By Car]: Use the Westa Kawagoe dedicated public parking lot (Basement floors 1 and 2).

* First hour free, 200 yen for each subsequent hour.