Japanese and foreign residents build trust in housing complexes

14 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026

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In housing complexes, Japanese and foreign residents are building trust through multilingual support and outreach, helping to form cross-cultural bonds.

According to The Japan News, as part of its Inclusive Society series, Japanese and foreign residents in housing complexes are fostering trust. Multilingual support and outreach efforts are helping to form cross-cultural bonds. This was highlighted in an article published on January 15, 2026. These initiatives promote mutual understanding among residents and aim to build diverse communities.

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