We seek to introduce and develop study circles in Japan as a form of lifelong learning rooted in the Swedish tradition of folkbildning.
Folkbildning emphasises learning that is shaped collectively—deciding together, learning together—through dialogue, mutual respect, and equality. In study circles, participants learn with one another rather than from an authority, valuing each person’s experiences and perspectives as sources of knowledge. We aim to share and expand these principles through our work.
By caring for one another and co-creating learning spaces, we strive to build and sustain places where democratic learning can be practiced in everyday life. Through experiencing study circles grounded in folkbildning, we hope that many people will carry these ways of learning into different areas of society.
Guided by this vision, we founded Study Circles Japan (Study Circles de Manabi o Tomo ni Suru Kai) in 2022.
Broadening one’s perspective means expanding the world one inhabits.
Looking ahead, we aim to further develop study circles as spaces that connect not only people living in Japan, but also people across borders—creating shared learning grounded in dialogue, solidarity, and global citizenship.
団体概要
About Us
スウェーデンで定番とも言われる生涯学習「スタディーサークル」を日本で広めていきたい。
スタディーサークルの中で大事にされている概念「みんなで決める、みんなで進めていく」「対話を大切にする」「対等な環境で、お互いがお互いから学ぶ」を広めていきたい。
みんなでみんなを大事にしながら、学びを作り上げていく。そのような場所を創り、増やしていきたい。そうやって一人でも多くの人が、これらの概念から成るスタディーサークルを体験し、そこで得た学びを社会の色々な場所で役立ててほしい。
このような想いから、2022年にこの「スタディーサークルで学びを共にする会（英語：Study Circles Japan）を設立しました。
視野を広げることは、自分が住む世界を広げること。
スタディーサークルが、いずれは日本に住む人たちだけではなく国外に住む人たちをも繋ぎ、共にグローバルな学びを作っていけるよう発展させていきます。
We seek to introduce and develop study circles in Japan as a form of lifelong learning rooted in the Swedish tradition of folkbildning.
Folkbildning emphasises learning that is shaped collectively—deciding together, learning together—through dialogue, mutual respect, and equality. In study circles, participants learn with one another rather than from an authority, valuing each person’s experiences and perspectives as sources of knowledge. We aim to share and expand these principles through our work.
By caring for one another and co-creating learning spaces, we strive to build and sustain places where democratic learning can be practiced in everyday life. Through experiencing study circles grounded in folkbildning, we hope that many people will carry these ways of learning into different areas of society.
Guided by this vision, we founded Study Circles Japan (Study Circles de Manabi o Tomo ni Suru Kai) in 2022.
Broadening one’s perspective means expanding the world one inhabits.
Looking ahead, we aim to further develop study circles as spaces that connect not only people living in Japan, but also people across borders—creating shared learning grounded in dialogue, solidarity, and global citizenship.
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