December 2018 – January 2019English（英語版）

English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Easy Japanese versions are available
on the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage: http://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 http://www.kian.or.jp/ E-mail：kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

WINTER GATHERING &Reception with Wollongong University Students
An event we look forward to every winter:This year students from Wollongong University get together
with Japanese and foreign residents to help advance international understanding. Includes intercultural
hands-on experiences and information desk.
When: January 26th, 2019（Sat） 13:30 to 16:30
Admission free;
Program: “Kawasaki Through Foreign Eyes” photo contest awards ceremony
reservation required
World music and dance performances; interactive workshop
Sweets and Tea from around the world（China, Mongolia, Brazil, and the Philippines）
Duet with Chinese and Japanese singers; performances by Wollongong University students
Belly dancing by Donya; music and song from Lumad Japan (from the Philippines)
Where: Kawasaki International Center, hall

Holiday Emergency Clinics / Pediatric Emergency Centers

Over the holidays you can get initial evaluation and treatment for fever, etc. here
Specialties available: internal medicine and pediatrics
Consultation days: Sundays, holidays and 12/29 (Sat) - 1/4 (Fri) New Year’s holidays
Hours: 9：00-11：30 13：00-16：00
Phone Numbers for Holiday Emergency Clinics / Pediatric Emergency Centers:
Hours, etc. are subject to change, so call before you go.
Nambu Pediatric Emergency Center
044-233-5521（in Kawasaki Municipal Hospital）
Kawasaki Holiday Emergency Clinic044-211-6555

Saiwai Holiday Emergency Clinic
Nakahara Holiday Emergency Clinic
Chubu Pediatric Emergency Center

044-555-0885
044-722-7870
044-733-5181

Takatsu Holiday Emergency Clinic
Miyamae Holiday Emergency Clinic
Tama Holiday and Night Emergency Clinic
Hokubu Pediatric Emergency Center

044-811-9300
044-853-2133
044-933-1120

Asao Holiday Emergency Clinic

044-966-2133

Sat, Sun, Holidays open 24 hours
Evenings open 17:00-8:30 the nextmorning

Open nights 18:30-23:00
inside Nippon Medical School
Musashi Kosugi HospitalOpen 18：30-22：30 (internal medicine)
18:30-5:30 the next morning(pediatrics)

Emergency Medical Information Center（24hrs excludes dental emergencies and medical consultation） Tel. 044-739-1919

The 25th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreign Residents:
Call for Participants
If you go to school, work, or take Japanese language classes in Kawasaki City,
why not enter this contest?
To apply: contact the Kawasaki International Association, Tel. 044-435-7000
Deadline: Applications must be received by January 18, 2019 (Fri)When: February 16, 2019 （Sat）
If cancelled due to bad weather it will be held on March 2 (Sat).
Speech Contest
13:00 to 15:30 (free)
There will be a performance by a Philippine
folk dance group during the break.
Reception
15:30 to 16:30 (free / reservation required)
Where: Kawasaki International Center, hall and reception room

Information Session:
Enrolling a Foreign Child in Elementary School“What’s elementary school like in Japan?” “I don’t speak Japanese, so I won’t understandthe orientation session…” etc. This information session addresses concerns like these held by foreign
children and their parents or guardians about entering elementary school. See thehomepage of the Kawasaki International Association or a flyer for details.
When: February 23, 2019 （Sat） 13:30-16:00
Where: Kawasaki International Center, hallContact: Tel. 044-435-7000 Childcare and interpreters available (reservation required）

Cultural Exchange Gathering: “Indian Cuisine”
How about some Indian food that isn’t curry? Meet new people and try some healthy and different food!
For details see our website or flyer, or call the Kawasaki International Association (044-435-7000）
Instructor: Rachna Maheshwari from India
Menu: Moong Dal Pakode (fried vegetable dumplings), Moong dal Cheela with filling (Indian-style crepes),
Kanda Batata Poha (Indian-style fried rice), Sevaiyan Kheer (cream soup), Masala Chai
Fee: 1,540 yen per person
When: February 19, 2019 (Tues) 11:00-14:30 Where: Kawasaki International Center, cooking room

It’s About End-Of-Year Garbage Collection…
Please check the dates for your area – make sure you know the pickup days!
-Oversized trash pickup is by advance reservation.
Oversized Trash Center：044-930-5300
Hours: 8:00-16:30
Apply on the Kawasaki City homepage
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
There is a pamphlet about how to separate and dispose of trash in Kawasaki City！！
Available at ward offices, Kawasaki International Center and so forth
In Japanese with furigana, English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Spanish.

EnglishPortuguese
KoreanKawasaki International Center
Foreign residents can get free advice and information 10-12am, 1-4pm
Tel. 044-435-7000
Monday - Saturday
ChineseTuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Tuesday, Friday
SpanishTuesday, Wednesday
Tuesday, Thursday
Tagalog
Tuesday, Wednesday

NOTICE the free advice windows for foreign residents at the Kawasaki Ward Office and Asao Ward
Office have been closed since March 2018. Please go to the Kawasaki International Center for advice andinformation.
Free counseling services (in Japanese) for foreigners on visa and other matters, with an administrative
scrivener (Gyōseishoshi) is available at the Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting
Room. Gyōseishoshi next available: December 16th, 2018 and January 20th, 2019 (both Sun), 14:00-16:00(interpreter requires a reservation and a fee.)