On Friday, August 1, participants, volunteers, and staff from the ARI participated in the Yoichi Dance at the Otawara Yoichi Festival. Following last year’s experience, we once again joined local high school students—including those from Otawara High School and Otawara Girls’ High School—wearing yukata. The colorful, international group danced through the shopping streets, warmly cheered on by people along the way. Thanks to the kind guidance of the high school students, who showed us how to dance, our participants were able to enjoy this Japanese cultural experience with confidence. Despite differences in language and nationality, dancing together allowed our hearts to connect—creating a truly special moment. We are deeply grateful to the high school students who danced with us and to the community members who supported us!