View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize On Friday, August 22, CJFC and JASC co-presented a sold-out Kids Movie Night, bringing together families and children from across the community. The stop-motion film Moon of a Sleepless Night (directed by Yashiro Kenji) was warmly received, and the film-related quiz added extra excitement and energy to the evening.After the screening, children eagerly joined a short stop-motion animation workshop and created beautiful lanterns inspired by the film. Gaijin’s shaved ice was another highlight of the night, adding a sweet touch to a festive summer gathering.For CJFC, this event was a reminder of how precious our connection with the local community is. We extend heartfelt thanks to JASC, Gaijin, our volunteers, the parents, and of course the children, who made this night so special.キッズ・ムービーナイト イベントリポート8月22日（金）、CJFCとJASCが共催したキッズ・ムービーナイトが満員御礼で開催されました。上映作品『眠れない夜の月』（八代健司監督）は子どもたちに大好評で、映画にまつわるクイズも大盛り上がり。上映後には、コマ撮りアニメの簡単なワークショップやランタン作りも行われ、子どもたちが楽しそうに参加してくれました。さらにGaijinのかき氷も夏の夜を彩り、笑顔あふれるひとときとなりました。CJFCにとって、地元コミュニティとのつながりは何より大切です。今回の温かい時間にご協力いただいたJASC、Gaijin、ボランティア、保護者の皆さま、そして子どもたちに心から感謝いたします。
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