April 2020 – May 2020

English 英語版

English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Nepali, Easy Japaneseversions 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*************************************************************************************FUN AND USEFUL JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSEFOR FOREIGNERS
Small-group lessons. Learn not only language but also culture.
Cooking classes, disaster preparedness workshop, etc.

◎Morning Course: Tues & Fri 9:50-11:50＊Childcare available（１yr/up; free）
1st semester：Apr. 14（Tue）-Jul. 3（Fri）（22 classes） ¥12,100
2nd sem：Sep. 15（Tues）-Dec. 4（Fri）（22 classes） ¥12,100
3rd sem：Jan. 12, 2021（Tues）-Mar. 12（Fri） （17 classes） ¥9,350
・In addition to the course fee, there is a charge for the textbook.
◎Evening Course: Wed 18:30-20:30＊Sorry, no childcare available.
1st semester：Apr. 15-Jul. 15（Wed）（12 classes） ¥6,600
2nd sem：Sep. 2-Dec. 9（Wed）（15 classes） ¥8,250
3rd sem：Jan. 13, 2021-Mar. 10（Wed） （9 classes） ¥4,950
・In addition to the course fee, there is a charge for the textbook.
Where: Kawasaki International Center
Contact: Kawasaki International Association
Tel:044-435-7000
e-mail: kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp*************************************************************************************

Where to see cherry blossoms inKawasaki City
have a lot to offer.

In Kawasaki City there are many parks and green spaces that
Here we introduce two that are splendid places for cherry-blossom viewing.
By all means, check them out!

Yumemigasaki Park（Saiwai ward: use JR Shin-Kawasaki or Kashimada
Station）
Cherry trees are planted in various places around the park, including inside the zoo so thatyou can enjoy the animals along with the cherry blossoms. Around 400 trees total. Types:Yoshino cherry, Yamazakura, and others.

Sumiyoshi zakura （Nakahara ward: use Tokyu Toyoko or Meguro lines
Motosumiyoshi Station
A row of cherry trees blossoming in full glory seems to be pushing out over the river.
Gaily-blossoming Yoshino cherry trees line the Shibukawa River for about 2 kilometers. Youcan also enjoy the cherry blossoms at nearby Nakahara Heiwa Park. Around 250 Yoshinocherry trees in total.

Cultural Exchange GatheringLet’s try making Polish food！

It’s a chance to make contact with Polish culture while enjoying good Polish food.
When： June 6th （Sat）１１：００～１４：３０
Where： Kawasaki International Center kitchen classroom
Instructor： Anna Izumi
Class limit： 20 people（if too many apply, participants will be chosen by lot）
Free childcare is available for 1 yr old and up; reservation required.
Fee： ¥1,570 (pay on the day）
Apply： by reply-paid postcard. Up to 2 people may apply on 1 card.
Please include on the card:１）course name: “Polish Cuisine”
２）your name (if 2 applicants, then both names)
３）address４）e-mail address, or daytime phone number
Deadline：postcards must be received by May 18th
Contact: Kawasaki International Association
For more details please see our flyer, homepage, or Facebook page,or contact the Kawasaki International Association.
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2020

International Festival in Kawasaki

A yearly event that brings the world to Kawasaki for a day. Experience a bit of life
overseas! People from various countries give performances, set up exhibits or bringgoods to sell. A must-see!
When：Sunday, July 5th , 10:00 to 16:30
Where：Kawasaki International Center
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)
The Center has not been able to do translations. Your understanding is appreciated.
LanguageDays
Language
Days
EnglishMonday - Saturday
ChineseMonday - Saturday
Portuguese
KoreanTuesday, Friday
Tuesday, Thursday

SpanishTagalog

Tuesday, Wednesday
Tuesday, Wednesday

VietnameseIndonesianTuesday, Friday
Tuesday, Wednesday

ThaiNepali

Monday, Tuesday
Tuesday, SaturdayFree Counselling Services for Foreigners on Visa and Others (in Japanese) with an administrativescrivener (Gyōseishoshi) is available (Interpreter requires a reservation and a fee.)When: Sunday, April 19th 2020 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, May 17th 2020 14:00 - 16:00
Where: Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.