October / November 2017

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

2016 WINTER GATHERING
An event we look forward to every year: Winter Gathering & Foreign Students Exchange Party.
Japanese residents, foreign residents and foreign students living in the area come together for this.

By

all means, be there!!
【When】November 11, 2017（Sat） Part 1: 11:00～12:00【Where】Kawasaki International Center

Part 1: lobby

Part 2: 13:30～16:30
Part 2:hall【Program】Part 1: recital and performances by foreign students
Part 2:❤

“Kawasaki Through Foreign Eyes” photo contest awards ceremony❤

World music and dance performances:
Bian Lian (traditional Chinese dramatic art including very fast changes of masks),
juggling
Russian dancing and balalaika performance
Latin guitar performance by Irving Koji

Admission free;reservation required(contact the KawasakiInternational Association)❤

Sweets and Tea around the world（India, China, Brazil, and the Philippines）❤

Multicultural hands-on experiences（Chinese paper cuttings）❤

Information Desk (explaining academic support projects, advising for foreigners by a
Gyouseishoshi administrative scrivener)※Photos are from last year’s Winter Gathering

Try the lunch at Kawasaki elementary schools!
Do you know what the kids are eating for lunch at elementary schools? Listen to a school nutritionist
explain the connection between food and health for our eating habits. Then, try the school lunch!
【When】December 6, 2017（Wed） 11:00～13:00（assemble in front of the school gates at 10:45）
Application required【Where】Kawasaki City Ida Elementary School(accepted in order received)（〒211-0034 Kawasaki-shi Nakahara-ku Ida Nakanocho 29－1）
Deadline: Nov. 16
Apply to:【Fee】¥240 per person（adult or child）（公財）Kawasaki【For whom】children with roots overseas and their parents or guardiansInternational Association【Limit】20 altogether (adults + children)※interpreters available（application required）

Information Session:
Enrolling a Foreign Child in Elementary School『What’s elementary school like in Japan?』『What do we need to be ready for the first day?』『I don’tThis information session

speak Japanese, so I won’t understand the orientation session…』etc.

addresses concerns like these held by foreign children and their parents or guardians about entering
elementary school. You can ask any question at all about entering your child in elementary school.
There will also be a flea market for school supplies and related items.
【When】January 20, 2018（Sat）13:30～16:00【Where】Kawasaki International Center

２Ｆ※Childcare and interpreters available (reservation required）

Admissionfree;reservation
requiredTraining Course for Promoting Stable Employment of ForeignResidents (Japanese Language for Working in Japan)
This is a free program commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and provided
by O-HARA Gakuen to help foreigners looking for work in Japan to learn the Japanese language
and find stable employment.
【For whom】 Spouses or children of Japanese nationals, permanent residents, spouses orchildren of permanent residents, and long-term resident foreigners.
【Fee】 Free (ask for the course period, place and level.)【How to apply】 Please apply to the Hello Work (the Public Employment Security Oﬃce) inyour area.
【Contact】 O-HARA Gakuen Incorporated Educational Foundation
TEL 03-5577-4709 http://www.o-hara.ac.jp/shien/fr/

Job Counseling and Interview Meeting for Foreigners--(and others) interested in working as caregivers—【When】 November 6, 2017 (Mon) ** time TBA **【Where】 Kawasaki City Hall, Building #4.
(Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Miyamotocho 3-3)
5 minutes on foot from the Central exit of Keikyu Kawasaki Station,or an 8-minute walk from the East exit of JR Kawasaki Station【Contact】 (public service corporation) Yokohama-shi Fukushi Jigyo Keieisha Kai

FREE event
Interpreters
available
Come and go as
you please℡

045-846-4649

Kawasaki International 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:
LanguageDay
Hour
English
1st&3rd Thursday 14:00-16:30

・Asao Ward Office free counseling:
LanguageDay
Hour
English
1st&3rd Thursday
9:30-12:00

Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday

14:00-16:30

Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday

9:30-12:00

Tagalog

1st& 3rd Tuesday

9:30-12:00

Tagalog

1st&3rd 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: October 15th & November 19th (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00(reservation and fee required for an interpreter)