February 2013

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

FINAL TAX RETURNSRETURNS

from the homepage of （財）Council of Local Authorities for International Relations

http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengo/（in English, German, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog,Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Russian）

People such as independent business proprietors, farmers and freelancers must calculate their income earned over theone-year period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year, calculate the amount of tax to be levied on this sumand file their income tax returns. However, this is not necessary for the majority of salary income earners.
However, salary income earners too will have to file income tax returns in some cases, for example:
・In cases where the person’s yearly income from his or her salary is more than 20 million yen
・In cases where the person’s salary is paid at more than two places
A copy of the income tax returns can in some cases be necessary when extending or changing status of residence, so you
should keep hold of a copy.
* In the event that you have a dependent in your own country, you can receive a deduction for dependents. Therefore,
even if you are a salary income earner but are not receiving a deduction for dependents, you should file your income
tax returns and then receive a tax refund.

【When to file】
file】 Monday, Feb. 18 to Friday, March 15, 2013
【Necessary documents for income tax returns】
returns】 ①income tax returns form (available at your tax office）②items proving your income over the previous year（certificate of income and withholding tax, or proofof payment form）③Alien registration card ④Items necessary to receive a deduction for dependents（birth certificate of dependent in your own country, proof of remittance of money etc.）⑤Items
necessary for insurance premium deduction（Proof of insurance deduction）⑥Items necessary for medical
expense deduction (receipts) ⑦Personal seal or signature etc.
【Tax offices (Zeimusho) in Kawasaki City】
City】：Nakahara, Takatsu and Miyamae Wards: North Kawasaki Taxation Office（Takatsu-ku Hisamoto 2-4-3、℡044-852-3221）
Tama and Asao Wards: West Kawasaki Taxation Office（Asao-ku Kamiasao 1-3-14, Kawasaki West Joint Government
Building, ℡044-965-4911）
Kawasaki and Saiwai Wards: South Kawasaki Taxation Office（Kawasaki-ku Enokicho 3-18 ℡044-222-7531）☆

Information in English is available on the National Tax Administration Agency homepage:
Information about Income Tax
http://www.nta.go.jp/taxanswer/english/gaikoku.htm
National Tax Agency JAPANhttp://www.nta.go.jp/foreign_language/index.htm

The 19Admission free
19th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Residents
The yearly tradition continues with more great speeches. Come and lend
lend an ear!
After the contest there will be a reception where the audience can meet the contestants(admission fee required).
Contest: 13:00～15：30
Reception:
15:30〜16:30
Date and Time: Saturday February 16th, 2013※advance reservation required for reception; pay \500 at the door
Place:
Kawasaki International Center Hall （contest） and Reception room （reception）
Contact/Reservations:
Kawasaki International Association (by phone, fax, E-mail or at the Center)☆ Point and use vocabulary・vocabulary・Japanese Holidays Edition
がんたん

1 月 元旦 (年の初めを祝めを祝う)
せいじん

JAN:

New Year’Year ’s Day (celebrate thebeginning of a new year)
ComingComing-ofof-Age Day (celebratebecoming an adult)

MAR:

Vernalひ

成人の日(おとなになったことをおとなになったことを祝になったことを祝う)
しゅんぶん

3月

ひ

春 分 の日(自然をたたえ
自然をたたえ、をたたえ、生物をいつくしむ
生物をいつくしむ)をいつくしむ)(partial list)

Equinox DayDay (praisenature, be kind to livingthings)

ひ5 月 こどものこどもの日（こどものこどもの幸福をはかる幸福をはかる）をはかる）
けいろう

ひ9 月 敬老の日(老人を老人を敬愛し敬愛し、長寿を長寿を祝う)
きんろうかんしゃ

ひ11 月 勤労感謝の日（労働をたっとび労働をたっとび、をたっとび、たがいに感謝たがいに感謝しあう
感謝しあう）しあう）

MAY: ChildrenChildren’’s Day (wish for children
to grow up well and findhappiness)
SEP: Respect for the Aged Day(venerate the elderly,celebrate long life)
NOV: Labor Thanksgiving Day(respect labor, mutually give
give
thanks to each other)

THE DATE HAS CHANGED◆ FIRE DRILL WITH FOREIGN RESIDENTS ◆Through the cooperation of the Nakahara Fire Department, this drill is conducted with theneighborhood association and foreign residents.
【WHEN】WHEN】 March 1,1, 20132013 （Fri）
Fri） 10:30am～
10:30am～noon, cancelled only in case of heavy rain.
【WHERE】
WHERE】 At the plaza in front of the entrance to Kawasaki International Center【WHAT】WHAT】 evacuation drill, extinguishing fires, use of an AED, distribution of rations (see how they taste!),how to call 119, practice evacuating through smoke, earthquake simulation truck etc.
NO RESERVATION NEEDED.
NEEDED. BRING FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
【CONTACT】
CONTACT】 Kawasaki international Association by phone, fax, e-mail, or in person at the Center

Counseling for Foreign
Foreign Residents: is there something troubling you, or something you’d like to ask about?
Kawasaki International Center:
Center: Foreign residents can get free advice and information 10-12am, 1-4pm
TEL 044-435-7000
EnglishMonday - Saturday
ChineseTuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Portuguese
Tuesday, Friday
SpanishTuesday, Wednesday
KoreanTuesday, Thursday
Tagalog
Tuesday, Wednesday
・Kawasaki Ward Office free counseling:・Asao Ward Office free counseling:
LanguageDay
HourLanguage
DayHour
rdrd
English
1st&3 Thursday 14:00-16:30
English
1st&3 Thursday
9:30-12:00
rdrd
Chinese1st& 3 Tuesday
14:00-16:30
Chinese1st& 3 Tuesday
9:30-12:00
rdrd
Tagalog
1st& 3 Tuesday
9:30-12:00
Tagalog
1st&3 Wednesday
14:00-16:30＊ Free counseling services for foreigners on visa and other matters, with an administrative scrivener(Gyouseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.
Gyouseishishi next available: Feb. 17 (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (interpreter available for a fee; reservation required)