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This paper reports on a dialogue-exchange class activity that began in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in the fall of 2020, focusing on the episodes of four foreign participants. Two things became clear from the participants' narratives and the coordinator's reflection on the practice. First, the class functioned as a place to create connections with (1) residents, (2) event participants, (3) guest speakers, and (4) Japanese conversation partners and to support participants in their desire to engage with residents. Second, foreign participants used the classes as a place to (1) check and evaluate their behavior, (2) introduce their own culture and customs, (3) learn about and discuss Japanese culture and customs, (4) gain expertise to live safely in Japan, and (5) build trusting relationships with Japanese people in the community. |
