【First Autumn Festival ♪ Thank You to Our Community ♪】2026.10.16
The family of an engineer who came to Japan from Nepal in June.
Their son took on the role of a rider on the taiko mikoshi at the Ikeda Hachimangu autumn festival!
It was his first Japanese festival.
From drum practice to getting him dressed on the day, people in the community gave warm support.
They explained things in English for the family, who do not yet speak enough Japanese, and helped with the dressing from early in the morning.
Thanks to everyone, he carried out this important role splendidly.
The family shared these happy words: “It was a wonderful experience, and we feel nothing but gratitude.”
For a family living far from home, this must have become an unforgettable memory of the warmth of the community.
To everyone in the community who welcomed and supported them so warmly, thank you so much!