Theme: "Multicultural Coexistence from Fuji" In the above special feature, Good Shepherd Service Co., Ltd.'s business, such as after-school childcare and preschool in English, as well as the representative's thoughts and the history of the opening of the school were introduced. ―― 〈The following is an excerpt from the article〉 The GSS Language & Arts School, which provides after-school childcare and preschools (equivalent to kindergartens and nursery schools) in English, which is rare in the prefecture, has been relocated and expanded to open in Fuji City. Many of the instructors are women who have teaching qualifications in the Philippines and are married to Japan, and they share the skills they acquired in their home countries with Japan children. In addition to English conversation, we explore children's potential through various programs such as dance and music. It can be said that it is a practical example of multicultural coexistence that we face. (Tomoko Maeda) Establishment of after-school childcare in English The opening ceremony was held on July 13. In the parking lot, which was colorfully decorated with balloons and flowers, representative Watanabe Riwaiwai Misajon (49) greeted the children in English, saying, "GSS wants to bring out the maximum potential of children, and we will do our best," and when the eldest daughter Clarisuan (23) translated it into Japanese, it was applauded. After that, Filipino teachers performed dances and songs. Japan parents and children considering enrollment also took a rhythm together. Originally from the Philippines, Watanabe married her husband, a Japan engineer, and came to Japan in 2003. In her home country, she worked on the front lines, engaging in the real estate industry and starting a business, but after giving birth, she devoted herself to being a housewife for a while. I decided to go back to work when my friends asked me to teach English while I was still in kindergarten. Ms. Watanabe, a devout Christian, noted that wives from the Philippines who attend the same church are unable to make use of their teaching qualifications in their home countries. Sixteen years after receiving him as a teacher, he opened the predecessor language school. Lecturer from the Philippines Preschool and after-school care are provided by about six qualified Filipino teachers, including part-time teachers. There is also a Japan teacher who watches the school's homework. The educational policy is based on "Montessori education" that originated in Italy, which was received by shogi player Sota Fujii 7th dan when he was a child and has been attracting attention in recent years. Watanabe grew up near the Smoky Mountains, a slum in Manila, and struggled to study in poverty before going to university. I realize that early education is life-changing. "Parents can guide their children in a good direction," he said, adding that he wants GSS to be "a place for adults in the community to gather." There will also be a café on the first floor so that parents can talk about their worries during their children's classes. These educational programs have attracted attention, and companies that are trying to launch schoolchildren in the Tokyo and Chukyo areas, as well as companies that run English conversation schools overseas and are planning to expand into Japan, have offered to enter into partnerships one after another. However, we insisted on opening a business in Fuji first. "Our starting point is Fuji City, and we want to give back the support we have received here and make this place a platform for multicultural coexistence."