February

English（英語）2011

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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

The 17th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Residents！

Admission freeThe yearly tradition continues with more great speeches. Come and lend an ear!
After the contest there will be a reception where the audience can meet the contestants (admission fee required).
Date and Time: Saturday February 19th, 2011
13:00～15：30 《 contest: free 》15:30～16：30 《 reception: \５００ 》 ※advance reservation required; pay at the door
Place:
Kawasaki International Center Hall （contest） and Reception room （reception）
Contact:
Kawasaki International Association TEL：044-435-7000 FAX：044-435-7010 E-mail kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

Information on Hospitals and Clinics in Kawasaki City:

http://www.qq.city.kawasaki.jp/

At the homepage above you can search for information on medical facilities, night and holiday emergency clinics, pharmacies
and so forth. There’s an English-language version, info on where you can find an English-speaking doctor, etc.
The address to use from your cell phone is: http://www.qq.city.kawasaki.jp/k/●Kawasaki Emergency Medical Information Center◇guidance from an operator on medical facilities (places that can see you now for other than dental matters)
TEL: 044-222-1919 (available in Japanese 24hrs/day)◇hear guidance from a computer systemby phone or fax, information about
facilities where you can be seen now.
TEL: 044-222-3399 (available 24hrs/day)

Kanagawa Medical Facilities Information http://www.iryo-kensaku.jp/kanagawa/ (in Japanese only）
Searchable info on hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, pharmacies etc. Search by keyword for type of facility, location, orservices required (e.g. foreign language support, vaccinations, childhood diseases, etc.) Be sure to call ahead before visiting
any facility.

Multilingual Medical Questionnaire http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/medical/Languages supported： Indonesian, Tagalog, Persian, English, Chinese (Peking dialect), Portuguese, Cambodian, Japanese,Laotian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, French, German, Arabic, Croatian.
Find it at http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/jmonshin/top.htm
Print out the questionnaire, mark the appropriate items and bring it to the doctor with you.
Includes items related to: ophthalmology, surgery, OB/GYN, dentistry, otolaryngology, pediatrics, plastic surgery, internal
medicine, neurosurgery, dermatology.

Intercultural Contact＊＊＊Chinese/Cantonese Cuisine＊＊＊（seminar held in Japanese only）

Learn some Cantonese cooking, and something about the culture and lifestyle in Guangzhou as well.
The teacher, Shou-sensei, was born in Guangdong Province and runs a Cantonese restaurant.
【When】：Saturday March 12, 2011 １１：００～１４：３０【Where】：Kawasaki International Center kitchen 【Limit】20 people（admission by lottery
if more people apply）【Who can】：JHS students and older 【Teacher】：Shou Kyoumei 【Fee】：\1500 (pay at the door)【Menu】：spring rolls, steamed tofu with meat, dessert gingko with yuba, Chinese tea【To apply】：get your reply-paid postcard to us by Tuesday March 1st (two people may apply on
one postcard) ※addressed to the Kawasaki International Association, postmarked by
3/1, and including: ①course name ②names of applicants ③address ④phone numberFire Drill Notice◆ Kawasaki International Center Front Plaza ◆A fire drill for foreign residents will be held with the cooperation of the Fire Department, Nakahara Fire Station. There will
also be disaster prevention information available in several languages.
No reservation needed, just show up!
【When】Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 10:30～11:15【Activities】using a fire extinguisher, navigating a smoke-filled room, earthquake simulator truck, etc.

Learn World Culture Through Dance！ International Cultural Understanding Classes【Fee】

Argentine Tango \2,000/2 times.

Brazilian Dance \2,000/2 times（●both classes/\3,500 ●walk-ins (no reservation)/\2,500 （for 2 times of either class）（Please pay for all desired classes together, either through postal transfer or at the Center.）【Who can】 16 years and older 【Limit】 ５０ people （first 50）【Where】 Kawasaki International Center【Applications】 accepted by phone, fax or in person at the center （9：30～16：30）
Tell us: ①the course name ②your name ③address ④and telephone number.
【Dates】【Time】

・Argentine Tango

instructors: Mr. Diego and Ms. Rie

・Brazilian Dance

Instructors: Mr. Marquinhos and Mr, Anderson Miyazato ①Sat. Feb. 26 ②Sat. Mar. 5

10：00～12：00（４回とも）①Sat. Feb. 5②Sat. Feb. 12＊come in easy-to-move-in clothes and shoes; no changing rooms exist at the venue.

【Contact】 Kawasaki International Association TEL：044-435-7000 FAX：044-435-7010 E-mail kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

Earth Citizen’s Course:「What Is Antarctica Like？ ～Think About The Earth’s Future～」th【When】Saturday March 5 , 2011 14:00～16:00【Where】 Kawasaki International Center Hall
There will be actual ice【Instructor】Mr. Shibata Tetsuji （science journalist）【Fee】 Free (reservation required, first received get in） 【Limit】200people

from Antarctica there!
【Applications】accepted by phone, fax or in person ＊Child care is available; please apply beforehand.

There will also be ice from Antarctica.

Wouldn’t you like to hear its distinctive sound? Bring your whole family!

Kawasaki International Center
EnglishMonday - Saturday
ChineseTuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Portuguese
Tuesday, Friday
SpanishTuesday, Wednesday
KoreanTuesday, Thursday
Tagalog
Tuesday, Wednesday＊Counseling in Japanese is also available. Please feel free to come for a consultation.
＊ Counseling Services for Foreigners on Visa and Others, with a lawyer who is a notary public(Gyouseishoshi) at Kawasaki International Center
Next Available Counseling Session with the Gyouseishishi:Date & Time: Sunday,20th,February 14:00 – 16:00
・Kawasaki Ward Office
・Asao Ward OfficeLanguage
EnglishChineseTagalogDay
1st&3rd,Thursday
1st& 3rd,Tuesday
1st& 3rd,Tuesday

Hour
14:00-16:30
14:00-16:30
9:30-12:00

Language
EnglishChineseTagalogDay
1st&3rd,Thursday
1st& 3rd,Tuesday
1st&3rd,WednesdayHour
9:30-12:00
9:30-12:00
14:00-16:30