I participated in volunteering at the 聖マリア子ども食堂, where I helped the staff prepare dinner for kindergarten and lower elementary school children every week. In the process, I not only learned a lot about cross-cultural communication, but also felt the warmth and friendliness when interacting with the children and staff. For future participants of this program, I would like to say that although you may feel uncomfortable at first due to the language barrier or cultural differences, as long as you remain open and patient, gradually you will gain a lot and realize that you have made great progress in communication and understanding. Remember to be brave and interact with the children, their sincerity and smiles will bring you many unexpected benefits.