みなみ市民活動・多文化共生ラウンジ情報誌

Minna no “Wa!” Festa will be held on Nov.11th.

英語版

For more details please see the back page♪

To: Foreign New Comers
Please come to “Living Guidance of Minami Ward”
Minami Ward is a district with many charming atmosphere. There area lot of stores and many traditional events are held in this district. It is a place
where everyone can live comfortably. Minami lounge will hold aliving guidance in multi-languages to help new comers adjust

We will give you
this pamphlet！

living in Japan (and of course Minami Ward), swiftly.
※ Both foreign new comers and residents living long in Japan are welcome.

Example of the contents:●Dates & Time ※We will explain in multi-languages.

・ Minami Ward spots to・Sep.20th (Thurs) 18:00～19:00（Chinese） ・Oct.4th(Thurs)13:00～14:00（Chinese）
go.
th・Usefulmanners to live inth
・Sep.27 (Thurs) 13:00～14:00（English） ・Oct.10 (Wed)13:00～14:00（Tagalog）
Japan・Sep.29th (Sat) 11:00～12:00（Chinese） ・Oct.11th(Thurs)13:00～14:00（Korean） ・Childcare information
・Oct. 1st (Mon) 13:00～14:00（Chinese） ・Oct.22nd(Mon)13:00～14:00（Chinese）
Etc.

●Application/Contact
Please select a date and call Minami lounge for reservation.
℡045-242-0888（English・Chinese OK and Fri.; Tagalog）、℡045-232-9544※Open; 9:00～17:00, Closed; Sep.17th（Japanese Holiday） & Oct.15th (Mon.).
High School Entrance Guidance for Non-native Speakers of Japanese(Interpreter available)
This guidance explains about the types of high school, entrance exam system for foreigners,
and about fee which will occur when you go to high school. Many high school ofKanagawa pref. will come to explain its characters. Personal consultation is also available.

★Sep.24th（Mon・Holiday） Open from 12:30, Guidance from13:00～16:00★Yokohama-shi Nishi Kokaido （10min.walk from Yokohama Stn. （Next to Nishi Chiku Center））
Guidance for Students from Other Prefectures & Foreign Countries(Interpreter available)★Dec.1st （Sat）14:00～★Yokohama-shi Nishi Kokaido（10min.walk from Yokohama Stn. （Next to Nishi Chiku Center））（You can get necessary documents such as application forms and approval of eligibility forhigh school admission）★If you are currently attending a junior high in Kanagawa pref. you cannot attend this guidance.
※For both guidance, please come directly to the hall.

No reservation is required.

Minna no “Wa!” Festa● Date & Time： Nov.11th （Sun）11:00～15:00● Place： Minami Lounge● Contact： Tel, 232-9544（No need to apply beforehand）
This is one of the biggest event held by Minami Lounge. This festival is held annually and this year
will be the 8th year since it has started. At the site you will be able to enjoy worldwide food &tea, trying on costumes of the world (ex. Japanese kimono & Koreanchima jeogori), listen to Japanese speech by foreigner, see stage
performance (ex. Koto, dances of various countries including Japan),
1day culture class by teachers of the district & citizen’s activity groups
and many other events which everyone can enjoy.
Please come and see, listen, experience, taste and meet new people.
We are waiting to see you at the festival!

Minami Lounge New Staff
From July, Minami Lounge have welcomed a new staff.

Her name is Yoshimoto Khwanchanok.

Her nickname is Eve. Please call her Eve-san. She came from Thailand. As a Thai language
staff, she will be working in Minami Lounge every Thursday. Her Japanese is very fluent. If
you have any consultation in Thai language, please come to Minami Lounge and consult withEve-san♪♪♪

Consultation concerning daily life is available in multiple languages at Minami Lounge①Information and advice concerning daily life（Free of charge）
Office hours ：Monday-Sunday 9:00～17:00 (Closed; 3rd Mondays, 29Dec.～3Jan.)
Telephone ：（Japanese）045-232-9544（Foreign Language）045-242-0888.
【Available language and days】＊Look below for available language and daysMonday

WednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
SundayChineseChineseChineseChineseChineseChineseChineseEnglishThai
Tagalog②Consultation about law, visa and education （Free of charge）Appointment is required. Call 045-242-0888★

Tuesday

Minami Lounge is operated by YOKE on behalf of Minami Ward Office.