■ For those who think, "I want to participate in a networking event, but I'm anxious..." When participating in a networking event for the first time, Is it okay to go alone? Can I participate even if my Japanese isn't fluent? What kind of people will be there? Will I be able to keep up with the conversation? Many people probably feel such anxieties. "Tsunagari Plus Networking Event" is a place for foreigners living in Japan to interact while learning knowledge useful for life in Japan. Many of those who actually participate are first-time attendees. This article introduces the atmosphere of the networking event and the flow of the day for first-time participants. ■ What kind of people participate in "Tsunagari Plus Networking Event"? Participants exchanging opinions and interacting Participants are foreigners living in Japan. Those attending Japanese language schools Those working for Japanese companies Those who came to Japan under the Technical Intern Training Program or Specified Skilled Worker program Those who have been in Japan for less than 6 months and have recently arrived And so on, people with various backgrounds participate. There are also various nationalities, and the ability to interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds is one of the attractions. Also, many participants attend "alone." Even those who are anxious because they "don't have any acquaintances" are not uncommon, but because conversations naturally arise through group work and interaction time, even first-time participants can join with peace of mind. The networking event is conducted using "Easy Japanese." Therefore, Those studying Japanese Those who are not yet confident in their conversation skills Those who want to increase opportunities to speak with Japanese people Can also participate casually. Every time, there are many first-time participants, and we receive feedback such as "It was easier to talk to than I expected" and "I felt safe even though I was alone." ■ How