Nov. 2015

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

FREE！

WINTER GATHERING 2015

『Kawasaki Through Foreign Eyes』photo contest award ceremony
Dancing, singing and performances by residents from overseas
Kin Keiken（soprano・Chinese songs）
at the same
『KIGEN』（band from the Philippines）
いんらいおぐtime asINRAYOG（dance from the Philippines）
Kawasaki Sweets from around the world
Volunteer Town
【 When 】 November 29, 2015（Sun）
Festa 2015
【 Where 】 Kawasaki International Center
同時開催【Contact】（公財）Kawasaki International Association℡：044-435-7000

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
Apply by November 6th!
【Application criteria:】 (1) resident of Kawasaki City for at least a year,
or have worked at the same job in Kawasaki for at least a year(2) monthly income not above a certain level(3) having serious problems related to housing etc.
【How to apply:】
fill out an application form and mail it in, or bring it in person, by November 6th【Contact:】
Kawasaki City Public Housing Supply Corporation
TEL 044（244）7578

To Enter Public Elementary or Junior High School:
Foreign children who wish to enter public elementary or junior high schools in April ofnext year need to apply at their ward or branch office. Children may attend school
whether or not they have a status of residence.
【Who may start school】
Elementary school：children born between April 2nd, 2009 andApril 1st, 2010 （there is a health check given at elementary schools for new students）
Junior high：children who are on track to graduate from elementary school by March next year
【 Contact 】 your ward office’s Ward Residents Division, or your branch ward
office or Citizens Center

The Individual Number System
Everyone who has a resident record will receive a 12-digit Individual Number (nicknamed“My Number”). The notification card is separate from the Individual Number Card.
1. About the Individual Number Card:Your Individual Number Card is made of plastic with an IC chip inside, and has your name,address, date of birth, sex, photograph, and Individual Number on it. It can be used as
an ID card. Your Individual Number will be required for procedures relating to welfare
benefits, pensions and taxation from January 2016. It is very important to keep this cardin a safe place.
2. About the notification cards:
Between mid-October and the end of November this will be sent to you by simple registeredmail to the address listed on your resident record. It is made of paper, and has your name,address, birthdate, sex, and your Individual Number on it. Do not throw away thisNotification card – keep it somewhere safe. To prevent its misuse, tell your Individual
Number only to people who actually need it.
3. Applying for your Individual Number Card:
You can get one simply by applying for it. The lower part of the notification card willserve as the application form; just tear it off, fill it out, attach a photo, put it in the
return envelope provided, and drop it in your nearest mailbox. (Or you can also apply throughthe Internet.) You’ll be able to pick up your card at your ward office in January 2016.
4. Who can I call with questions？
My Number Call Center（Mon-Fri 9:30 – 17:30; closed weekends and holidays）（in Japanese） ℡0570－20－0178－20－0291（in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or Portuguese） ℡0570

The notification
card comes in an
envelope like thisYou will →fill out
this partto applyfor yourIndividual
Number Card（sample notification card）（sample Individual Number Card）

Kawasaki 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:・Asao Ward Office free counseling:
LanguageDay
Hour
LanguageDay
Hour
English

1st&3rd Thursday

ChineseTagalog

1st& 3rd Tuesday
1st& 3rd Tuesday

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

English

1st&3rd Thursday

9:30-12:00

ChineseTagalog

1st& 3rd Tuesday

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

1st&3rd Wednesday＊Free counseling services for foreigners on visa and other matters, with a lawyer who is a notary public(Gyouseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.
Next Available Counseling Session with the Gyouseishishi: November 15th (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (reservation and fee
required for an interpreter)