This paper focuses on the importance of the development and implementation of ‘A Pedagogy of Intercultural Education’ within the Japanese mainstream education system.

Beginning with an overview of the papers presented at the Symposium the paper highlights the positive results achieved by the ‘Yamato pre-school Japanese learning forum.’ Following this, the paper defines ‘Human rights’ and ‘Human rights Education’ in the context of ‘Intercultural Education.’

The author then draws on his own educational experience as both a high school teacher and his current position as a research professor to illustrate why intercultural education programs are so necessary, and how they can be effectively organized and run through the set-up of parent/child support groups.

The author states strongly that while continued research into this area of education is very important, it is essential that those conducting research are ‘actively’ involved in the process of development and the many associated supporting activities. Only in this way will effective intercultural education programs be successfully implemented in schools.