Petar Popovic from Serbia and Montenegro：
　On Sunday, the 6th of February, we were invited to the snow party in the central park in Kosaka town. The people of Kosaka showed us such lovely hospitality then! Amongst much snow and many children, the party began. Like all the children in the world, Kosaka children were very imaginative and playful. We played a bingo game, made snowmen and other things. By midday, we felt a comfortable fatigue. After playing together, the host organization, KIS, served us warm soup and other stuff. We returned to our hotel with a sense of fulfilling happiness. I thank you all very much. From a happy participant of the JICA programme.

Selma Bijelic from Bosnia-Herzegovina：
　I cannot find a place like Kosaka in the whole world. When I was playing with the kids, I felt such big happiness and warm hearts from everyone there. This is a small town, but I find that is has very a big heart and spirit. To tell you the truth, I was feeling a bit sad, missing my son in Bosnia who is waiting for my return home. However, to me, it was the best day since my arrival in Japan. I will remember this occasion for the rest of my life. I love you all very much . Thank you.

Arben Abedin Gazheli from Albania：
　Our meeting with Kosaka citizens was very warm and joyful. Although it was cold, due to snow, we felt at home. We find the same hospitality, as we show at home, in Japan. Japan is a technologically developed country; nevertheless, we met with very warm, hospitable people in the small town of Kosaka. We enjoyed playing games organized by KIS, which made it possible for us to socialize with the people of Kosaka., especially the wonderful children. We feel honored about the attention and the hospitality paid by Kosaka and we thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts. We will never forget Kosaka Town!

Hibiki Kodama in Gr. 4 at Kosaka Elementary：
　I went to the Snow Sports Festival last year. It was really fun so I went this year too. First, we played name bingo. I wrote down lots of foreigner's names and won two prizes. I was really happy. When we had the cheering contest, all the foreigners singing a song they didn't understand at the top of their lungs was really funny. Afterwards, we all drank yummy "ke no shiru" to get warm. I want to participate next year too.