May 7, 2016：The 2016 general meeting was started by an opening message by Malaysia born Ms. Insho Yamanaka. Ms. N. Adachi emceed all through the session.
May 12, 2016：Chiba University has been developing a global volunteer program for its students aiming at fostering necessary abilities to carry out international activities through experiencing the practices of global businesses and organizations focusing at language, communication and action.
May 23, 2016：Chuo Gakuin University in Abiko city is promoting collaboration with regional society for the purpose of contributing to the city by holding open lectures to the citizens and conducting joint research works with public and private sectors.
May 25, 2016：The first meeting of the International Relations Association Assembly of Tokatsu Region was held in Abiko chaired by AIRA who undertakes the administrative duty through the fiscal 2016.
Eight students who are studying Japanese language at Northern Arizona University (NAU) led by Ms. Mary Adachi, professor at NAU, visited Abiko city in early June. NAU students’ visit to Abiko was the second time following last year. June 4, 2016、AIRA held a welcome party and secured families for their home-stay experiences.