Kagawa SGG

15/04/2025

Title: The 234th International Comprehension Course
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025 13:20~15:00
Place: Takamatsu Gender Equality Center (Miraie 6F)
Guest Speaker: Mr. Jon Berry（UK）
Theme: The Lake District
Jon introduced us to his favorite place, the Lake District, using some photos and articles. The Lake District, located in England, was designated as a national park in 1951. He first visited there with his family when he was about five years old. Since then, he has returned many times to immerse himself in nature, make the most of it, and learn from it.
The Lake District is also famous as the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850).
He is known as one of the “Lake Poets” because he was deeply inspired by the area’s natural beauty and left behind many remarkable poems.
At the end of the lecture, Jon shared a quote by Wordsworth:
“Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher.”
I felt that this quote also reflects Jon’s own beliefs. As a calm and positive person, he chose these words to express his deep respect and love for nature. (By Hiroko Oonishi)

06/03/2025

05/03/2025

The 30th anniversary of Kagawa SGG foundation

We held a commemorative ceremony for the 30th anniversary of Kagawa SGG foundation at Hotel Marine Palace Sanuki on Saturday, February 22, 2025. 60 people including governor of Kagawa Toyohito Ikeda and Mayor Takamatsu Hideto Onishi as well as former and present members of Kagawa SGG attended the ceremony.

The 5th and present president of Kagawa SGG, Mr. Hisao Kaji introduced our volunteer guiding activities for 30 years, thanking for everyone involved in Kagawa SGG.
At the end of the ceremony, some of female members sung Kagawa SGG song written by Ms. Katsuko yui and composed by Ms. Reiko Makino who are Kagawa SGG members taking this opportunity.

After the ceremony, we had a memorial lecture regarding Geosites in Kagawa by the emeritus professor of Kagawa University Shuichi Hasegawa. His lecture was so interesting and we could use that knowledge to our guiding in the future.

Also, social gathering between old and new members was held in the afternoon. We had a great time listening music played and sung by Mr. Sumiyama, Ms. Okatani and Ms. Takagi, and shared laughter with quiz prepared by Mr. Anabuki.
The social gathering ended with a pledge of success of Kagawa SGG in the future.

(written by Masae Kozai)

14/12/2024

Title: 232nd International Comprehension Course
Date：December 8, Sunday, 2024, 13:20~15:00
Place：Takamatsu Gender Equality Center, Conference Room 3
Lecturer: Mr. Logen McCray
Theme: Video Film Creation
Participants：18 members
Comments:
He talked about Video Film Creation. He was from Oregon in a city called Portland. When he was young, he was really into taking pictures. Finally, he became a YouTuber, and also he established his own company which provides Weddings, Promotional Videos.
Now he has lived in Japan for 3 years as an English teacher and he is successful with various videos for customers by using beautiful sceneries from Japan as well as overseas.
He showed us some films he had taken in the past. He taught how important camera angles, sound design and moods are to good videos. In addition, he said the most essential thing is having fun! with inspiration.
At the end of the amazing presentation, his partner, who is a singer, sang a Christmas song for us. Thank you so much Mr.Logen. (by Shiho Miyawaki)

19/10/2024

Title: 231st International Comprehension Course
Date：Sunday, October 13, 2024 13:10~15:30
Place：Takamatsu-shi Gender Equality Center at Takamatsu kodomo miraikan（A.K.A. Miraie）
Lecturer: Ms. Rachael Roane
Theme: The Cost of Service: Exploring Dining Cultures in America and Japan
Participants：20 members and Mr. Jojo Roane
Comments:
After opening remarks by President Kaji about recent volunteer guide requests and the 30-year anniversary project of Kagawa SGG, Ray gave us her presentation about the cost of service in food and beverage industry based on her own experience working at restaurants in the US.
Her presentation was well-thought-out and easy to understand about the differences between Japanese services and American services in restaurant business. Some of the facts were eye-opening for us and we really enjoyed her beautiful presentation.
「Dinning culture highlights the difference in cultural values.」 Yes, indeed!
Also, we have a new member to join our study group this month. Welcome to our club, Ms. Takagi!
(by Masae Kozai)

19/09/2024

We held the bimonthly Guide Speech Practice Course on September 8, Sunday, at the Takamatsu Gender Equality Center in Matsushima-Cho. Ms. Kurokawa gave us a lecture related to NHK's Radio Eikaiwa Text Book of August. Her presentation is partly shown in the photos and the Power Point. Please check them. (By Hisao Kaji)

25/08/2024

Title: 230th International Comprehension Course
Date：August 4, Sunday, 2024, 13:20~15:00
Place：I-PAL Kagawa, No.1 Conference Room
Lecturer: Mr. Jon Berry
Theme: Mt. Fuji
Participants：18 members
Comments: We hear mountain climbing is Jon’s hobby. Based on his experience he clearly explained Mt. Fuji referring to geological characteristics, history of eruption, spiritual and religious features, as an object of painting such as Ukiyoe by Hokusai, UNESCO registration, and the recent problems of the climbers.
He commented that looking at Mt. Fuji from distant places such as Kitadake (in Southern Japan Alps) was more wonderful than climbing up Mt. Fuji . It was an interesting opinion. (by Hisao Kaji)

28/06/2024

Title: 229th International Comprehension Course
Date：June 9, Sunday, 2024, 13:20~15:00
Place：Takamatsu City Gender Equality Center, No.3 Conference Room
Lecturer: Mr. Matthew James Wright
Theme: Traditional music from the U.K. and Ireland
Participants：18 members
Comments: He talked about the history of Folk music in the UK and Ireland. He also explained us various traditional instruments such as Fiddle, Irish Harp, Bagpipes, Tin Whistle and so on. He has been interested in a Japanese traditional instrument, “Shakuhachi," and he gave us a chance to listen to his live “Shakuhachi” rendition too. It was very impressive.
His explanation was very clear and understandable for us. Almost all participants appreciated his English easy to listen and comprehensive explanation. Thank you very much Matthew. (by Hisao Kaji)

17/06/2024

Title: 2024 Kagawa SGG Annual General Meeting
Date：May 26, Sunday, 2024, 10:00~11:00
Place：I-PAL Kagawa
Participants：28 members (among 44 members)
Comments: All proposals were approved. After the meeting, we had lunch together at a Chinese restaurant (Tokaen in Rihga Hotel Zest Takamatsu, from 12:00 to 13:30). (By Hisao Kaji)

30/05/2024

Ms Kurokawa's power point material is uploaded. Please take a look.

30/05/2024

We held the bimonthly Guide Speech Practice Course on May 18, Saturday, at the Takamatsu Gender Equality Center in Matsushima-Cho. Ms. Kurokawa gave us a lecture related to NHK's Radio Eikaiwa Text Book of April. Her presentation is partly shown in the photos. Please take a look. (By Hisao Kaji)