The 2025 annual “Tsukuba Festival” was held on May 17 and 18, offering a space for visitors to experience the city’s distinctive strengths in science and international exchange. Over the course of the two days, the event welcomed approximately 75,000 visitors, who enjoyed a variety of booths, interactive exhibitions, and cultural activities.
This year’s festival featured a diverse range of programs, including the International Exchange Stage, the World Area food and culture stalls, and special activities organized by our Association including “Let’s Talk Over a Cup of Tea!” (U.S.A.)—a cultural presentation hosted by our multicultural coordinator Anna—and a Vietnamese clay crafting workshop for children, led by our multicultural coordinator Nguyen.
Unfortunately, poor weather on the first day of the festival brought strong winds and rain, resulting in the cancellation of several stage performances and temporary closures of some stalls. However, conditions improved steadily, and by the second day, clear skies and a pleasant atmosphere drew large crowds who helped restore the festival’s lively energy.
By the afternoon of May 18, the International Exchange Stage was filled with enthusiastic audiences enjoying performances from around the world, and the World Area stalls had lots of visitors—with some vendors selling out entirely. Also, both the U.S.A. tea-time chat and Vietnamese clay workshop events attracted significant interest, creating meaningful opportunities for cross-cultural interaction. Even our coordinators Anna and Nguyen noted how rewarding it was to connect with so many participants in a warm and engaging setting.
We extend our sincere thanks to all those who attended, as well as to the participating vendors, performers, staff, and volunteers whose hard work and dedication made this festival a success.
For more photos and updates, please visit our official Facebook and Instagram pages.
つくばの特色である「科学」と「国際交流」をテーマに、出店ブースや体験参加型企画を通してつくばの魅力に触れることができるイベント「つくばフェスティバル」。今年も5月17日と18日に開催され、2日間で計75,000人の皆様にお越しいただきました。
当協会では、国際交流ステージ、ワールドエリア出店のほか、世界お茶のみ話（アメリカ編）や子ども向けのワークショップとしてベトナム粘土細工体験を実施しました。
１日目は雨風に見舞われ、残念ながらステージ出演や出店のキャンセルもありましたが、徐々に空模様が回復し、２日目は前日の分を取り返すように、たくさんの方にお越しいただきました。
２日目の午後には晴れ間も見られ、国際交流ステージでも、国際色溢れるパフォーマンスを多くの方に楽しんでいただくことができました。
また、ワールドエリア出店では、完売商品が出たり行列ができたりしている店舗もあり、賑わいを見せていたほか、世界お茶のみ話（アメリカ編）やベトナム粘土細工体験も多くの方に関心を寄せていただき、大変盛況でした。担当した多文化共生コーディネーターのアンナさん、グエンさんもそれぞれ、参加者との交流で心温まるひとときを過ごせたようです。
会場にお越しくださった皆様、出店者・ステージ出演者の皆様、準備や運営にご協力くださった皆様、誠にありがとうございました。
当日の様子は、当協会の多文化共生コーディネーターたちがFacebook・Instagramでも情報発信していますので、是非ご覧ください！
The 2025 annual “Tsukuba Festival” was held on May 17 and 18, offering a space for visitors to experience the city’s distinctive strengths in science and international exchange. Over the course of the two days, the event welcomed approximately 75,000 visitors, who enjoyed a variety of booths, interactive exhibitions, and cultural activities.
This year’s festival featured a diverse range of programs, including the International Exchange Stage, the World Area food and culture stalls, and special activities organized by our Association including “Let’s Talk Over a Cup of Tea!” (U.S.A.)—a cultural presentation hosted by our multicultural coordinator Anna—and a Vietnamese clay crafting workshop for children, led by our multicultural coordinator Nguyen.
Unfortunately, poor weather on the first day of the festival brought strong winds and rain, resulting in the cancellation of several stage performances and temporary closures of some stalls. However, conditions improved steadily, and by the second day, clear skies and a pleasant atmosphere drew large crowds who helped restore the festival’s lively energy.
By the afternoon of May 18, the International Exchange Stage was filled with enthusiastic audiences enjoying performances from around the world, and the World Area stalls had lots of visitors—with some vendors selling out entirely. Also, both the U.S.A. tea-time chat and Vietnamese clay workshop events attracted significant interest, creating meaningful opportunities for cross-cultural interaction. Even our coordinators Anna and Nguyen noted how rewarding it was to connect with so many participants in a warm and engaging setting.
We extend our sincere thanks to all those who attended, as well as to the participating vendors, performers, staff, and volunteers whose hard work and dedication made this festival a success.
For more photos and updates, please visit our official Facebook and Instagram pages.