October / November

2016

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

4th Annual 「 Kawasaki Through Foreign Eyes 」 PhotoContest: Call for Submissions
Why not send us your photo taken in the city？
“I ♥ Kawasaki” Here’s something (person, place or thing)interesting or wonderful about Kawasaki
that I want to tell everyone in my country about!
【Who can submit photos】 Anyone of any age who has roots
Kawasaki City and overseas.
You may submit up to 3 photos.
【How to submit works】 ①Bring them in or send them by post（２L size）
OR②use the website【Deadline】works must be received between Sept. 1st and Nov. 30th, 2016.
【Judging】 top three works will be designated. Winners and the winningworks will be announced at the Winter Gathering on Dec. 10 (Sat). Prizes
will be awarded.
【Sponsor・Contact】 (公財)Kawasaki International Association
TEL: ０４４－４３５－７０００
E-mail：photocontest@kian.or.jp【Theme】

Reception with Foreign students＆WINTER GATHERING 2016
It’s here again! At this event foreign students, foreign residents and Japanese people living in and around
Kawasaki do various activities together, talk together, and advance international understanding. For details
please see the Association’s website or flyer.
【 When 】 December 10, 2016（Sat）13:00～16:30【 Where 】 Kawasaki International Center -- hallFREE【 Contact 】 （公財）Kawasaki International Association ℡：044-435-7000*************************************************************************************

Short course for foreigners on child first aid【When】
November １0（Thurs）10:30 ～ 12:00
FREE ！
[Teacher] Yuji Abe, Disaster Prevention Volunteer(application required)First Aid Instructor The Japan Red Cross Society [Class limit] 10 pairs【Where】Kawasaki International Center 【Contents】first aid methods for use on infants and children（heart massage, use of an AED on a child, etc.）【Apply to】（公財）Kawasaki International Association TEL：044-435-7000
e-mail:soudan 39@kian.or.jp

「To Enter Your Child in Elementary or Junior High School:」
Foreign children need to apply to attend public elementary or junior high school inKawasaki.
※ Children may attend regardless of status of residence.
【 Who 】 ES: Children born between 2 April ２０10 ～ 1 April ２０11
(Note: there is a health exam for children entering elementary school.)
JHS: Children on track to graduate elementary school (i.e. 6th grade) by March 2017
【 Contact 】 the ku-min kakari at your ward office, branch ward office or Citizens CenterFREE

At this information session the Japanese education system, school life, necessary school supplies
and expenses, etc. will all be explained in an easy-to-understand way.
When : January 21, ２０１７ (Sat) 14:00～１6:30
Where ：Kawasaki International Center meeting room
Translators and childcare
If you would like to attend, please apply at:
are available!
(公財) Kawasaki International Association
TEL: 044-435-7000 FAX: 044-435-7010 e-mail : soudan39@kian.or.jp

NNow seeking papas and mamas with babies!
(Babies who were 2 years old or less as of September 30, 2016 are eligible)
Learn to say things in Japanese which will be useful to your child.
Ask us about anything you don’t understand.

FREE【When】Oct. 7th, 2016 ～ Dec. 9th (10 classes）Every Friday, 10：00～11：30【Limit】10 parent-child pairs【Where】Kawasaki International Center (10-minute walk from Motosumiyoshi Stationon the Tokyu Toyoko Line or Meguro Line)【For questions or to apply】
Parent-Child Japanese Language Salon (Hamada-san)Email：nihongosaron@gmail.com
or (公財) Kawasaki International Association
Tel：044-435-7000
e-mail: kiankawasaki@kian.or.jpKawasaki 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 16th & November 20th (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00(reservation and fee required for an interpreter)