December 2019 – January 2020

英語版

English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Nepali, Easy Japanese versions
are available. Please visit the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage: https://www.kian.or.jp/hlkwsk.html
Kawasaki International Association 〒211-0033 Kanagawa-ken Kawasaki-shi Nakahara-ku, Kizuki Gion-cho 2-2
Tel:044-435-7000 Fax 044- 435-7010 https://www.kian.or.jp/ E-mail：kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

The 25th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Residents:
Call for Participants
If you go to school, work, or take Japanese language classes in Kawasaki City,
why not enter this contest? (Requires recommendation from your work or school.)
When: February 15, 2020 (Sat) (If cancelled due to bad weather it will be held on March 7(Sat)) Speech Contest 13:00 to 16:30 (reception after the contest)
Where: Kawasaki International Center hall and reception room
FREE admission
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by January 17, 2020 (Fri)& participation
For details on how to apply contact the Kawasaki International Association

Holiday Emergency Clinics / Pediatric Emergency Centers
Over the holidays you can get initial evaluation and treatment for fever, etc. hereSpecialties available: Internal medicine and pediatrics
Hours, etc. are subject to change, so call before you go.
Clinic Names in Japanese & English
南部小児急病センター（川崎病院内）
Nambu Pediatric Emergency Center(in Kawasaki Municipal Hospital)
川崎休日急患診療所
Kawasaki Holiday Emergency Clinic
幸休日急患診療所
Saiwai Holiday Emergency Clinic
中原休日急患診療所
Nakahara Holiday Emergency Clinic
中部小児急病センター
Chubu Pediatric Emergency Center

Tel. &WardReception Time044-233-5521 Sun, holidays incl. New Year’s holidays open 24 hrs.
KawasakiEvenings open17:00 - 8:30 the next morning044-211-6555
Kawasaki044-555-0885
Saiwai044-722-7870
Nakahara
044-733-5181
Nakahara

Sundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) New
Year's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
Sundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) New
Year's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
Sundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) New
Year's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
Open nights 18:30 – 23:00(inside Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi
Hospital)
高津休日急患診療所
044-811-9300 Sundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) New
Takatsu Holiday Emergency Clinic
TakatsuYear's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
宮前休日急患診療所
044-853-2133 Sundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) New
Miyamae Holiday Emergency Clinic
MiyamaeYear's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
多摩休日夜間急患診療所
044-933-1120 Open 18:30 – 22:30 (internal medicine)
Tama Holiday and Night Emergency
TamaSundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) NewClinicYear's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00
北部小児急病センター
044-933-1120 18:30 – 5:30 the next morning (pediatrics)
Hokubu Pediatric Emergency CenterTama
麻生休日急患診療所
044-966-2133 Sundays, holidays and 12/30 (Mon) - 1/4 (Sat) New
Asao Holiday Emergency Clinic
AsaoYear's holidays: 9:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:00

Emergency Medical Information Center(24hrs, excludes dental emergencies and medical consultation) Tel. 044-739-1919

Cultural Exchange Gathering:
Why not try making some of that popular Korean food?
When:March 3rd, 2020 (Tues) 11:00 - 14:30 (time is subject to change)
Where:
Kawasaki International Center kitchen classroom
Teacher: Shin Mikyung (from Korea)
Menu:
cheese dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), etc.
Fee:
1,568 yen (pay on the day)Childcare is available (for age 1yr. and up; reservation required)
Apply： By reply-paid postcard (up to 2 people may apply on one card).
Include on the card:
1．course name: “Korean Cuisine” 2．your name (if 2 applicants, then both names)
3．address 4．daytime phone number
For details such as the application deadline, etc. please see our flyer, homepage or Facebook page,or contact the Kawasaki International Association.
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End-of-year Garbage Collection

Please check the collection schedule for your areaand put out your trash only on the correct days.
-Ordinary garbage and recyclable resources: collected on regular schedule until
Dec. 31st (Tues); collection resumes on Jan. 4th (Sat).
-Oversized garbage is collected by advance reservation. Make your reservation at least 3 days inadvance (not counting Saturdays, Sundays or the 12/31-1/3 holiday period).
 reserve on the City’s homepage (you have to register the first time) reserve by phone: Oversized Garbage Center: 044-930-5300 hours: 8:00 to 16:45
Kawasaki City has a pamphlet on how to properly separate and put out your garbage for collection.
Pick it up at your ward office, at the Kawasaki International Center, etc. Available in Japanese with
furigana, English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Kawasaki International Center’s Foreign Residents' Counseling Service (Free)
Foreign residents can get free advice and information
10-12am, 1-4pm Tel: 044-455-8811 (exclusive number for counseling service)
Since August 2019, the Center has not been able to do translations. Your understanding is appreciated.
LanguageDays
Language
Days
EnglishMonday - Saturday
ChineseTuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Portuguese
Tuesday, Friday
SpanishTuesday, WednesdayKorean
Tuesday, Thursday
Tagalog
Tuesday, Wednesday
Vietnamese
Tuesday, Friday
ThaiMonday, TuesdayIndonesian
Tuesday, Wednesday
Nepali
Tuesday, SaturdayFree Counselling Services for Foreigners on Visa and Others (in Japanese) with an administrative
scrivener (Gyōseishoshi) is available (Interpreter requires a reservation and a fee.)When: Sunday, December 15th 2019 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, January 19th 2020 14:00 - 16:00
Where: Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.