March

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
Final Income Tax Return from the homepage of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations:
http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengo/ （info 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 the one-year period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year, calculate the amount of tax
to be levied on this sum and file their income tax returns. However, this is not necessary for most salaryearners.
However, salary earners too will have to file income tax returns in the following cases:
・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.
【Filing period】：Wednesday, February 16 to Tuesday, March 15, 2011
【Where to file】：your local tax office (Monday – Friday, 8:30～17:00）【What you will need】： ①Income tax returns form (available at your tax office)② Item proving your income over the preceding year (certificate of income and withholding tax,
or proof of payment form)③ Alien registration card
④ Items necessary to receive a deduction for dependents (birth certificate of dependent in yourown country, proof of remittance of money etc.)⑤ Items necessary for insurance premium deduction (Proof of insurance deduction)⑥ Personal seal or signature
etc.
【How to file】：for details please enquire at your local tax office.
There is information in English at the National Tax Agency website:
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【Tax offices (Zeimusho) in Kawasaki 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）
It will be recycled into toilet

How to put out your garbage

In Japan, different places have different rules about putting out your garbage.
We have to learn about, and follow, the rules in the place where we live.
In Kawasaki, separate collection of mixed paper once a week will begin in March.
Put them out…

Mixed paper includes

pamphlets, handouts

postcards, envelopes

notebooks

photosetc.

in a paper bag

tied with string＊Kawasaki, Saiwai and Nakahara Wards will in March also begin separate collection of the plastic wrapping
we find around containers of various sorts.
Continue to put newspapers and cardboard boxes out as recyclable resource collection items. Soiled orodiferous papers continue to go out with regular garbage.
【Place】 Kawasaki International Center【When】 March 29 (Tues) ～ 31（Thurs）(three days) Fee】 ¥３，０００（for all 3 days）
Course namefor:time:teacher
stnd
Kids’
1 – 2 graders
9:50～10:50
Mr. Brian Hooper (from USA;
English Ａ
language school teacher)Kids’
3rd – 4th graders
11:00～12:00(as above)
English Ｂ
Kids’
5 – 8 years old
13:00～14:00
Ms. Saito Yurie (fromChinese(parents can attend）
Shanghai; former music teacher)① Spring Break: Children’s English and Chinese Lessons.

【Limit】15 per class（if oversubscribed, chosen by lottery） 【Apply by】March 16th（Wed）(postmarked)【To apply】reply-paid postcard（1 per student per course）with ①course name、②student name、③address、④telephone number② International Understanding In Chinese: Lecture and Discussion in Chinese, no translation【Where】Kawasaki International Center ２FTime/DateContentsstth1March 5 （Sat） Thinking about “Family” from China
14:00～16:00～from the movie「Departures」
2ndTeacher
Mr. Sun Shengde (fromDalian; works in a Japanesecompany)
Mr. Zhang Dong (artist andChinese teacher)

March 12th （Sat） Enjoying ink and wash painting
14:00～16:00
Art history and appreciation, with aperformance！
3rd
March 19th（Sat） Enjoying Chinese tea culture
Ms, Li Min (from Shanghai;
14:00～16:00～focus on Pu’ercha: tasting included！ Chinese teacher)【Fee】3 classes/\1500（pay in advance by postal transfer or at the Center）or one class/\800（can payat the door）【Limit】40/class（first come first served） 【For】advanced students of Chinese（16 years/up）【Application】by phone, fax, E-mail, or in person at the Center③International Understanding Through Cinema Director Maung Thien Dan, from Myanmar （in Japanese）
Movie screening: EIN (“Ein” means “home” in Myanmarese)【When】March 21st (Mon/holiday) 14:00～【Where】Kawasaki International Center【Limit】100 people【Fee】none（application required; first 100 seated）【Apply by】phone, fax, E-mail, or in person at the Center
Kawasaki International Association
E-mail: kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

For questions or to apply for ①②or③ above:
TEL.044-435-7000

FAX.044-435-7010

Kawasaki International CenterEnglish
Monday - 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 other matters, with a lawyer who is a notary public(Gyouseishoshi) at Kawasaki International Center
Next Available Counseling Session with the Gyouseishishi: Sunday, March 20th, 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