October

2013

English（英語）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(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

CLASSES, EVENTS, ETC. AT KAWASAKI INTERNATIONAL CENTER
CLASS, EVENT, ETC①
Japanese Language Classfor Foreigners② For Foreign Moms and Dads:
Parent-Child Japanese LanguageSalon③
International Understanding
Lecture in Chinese④International Understanding
Lecture in Japanese⑤International Understanding
Lecture in English⑥ Captivating Musical Travelogue（Concert）⑦ 「 Kawasaki Through ForeignEyes」photo contest

WHEN
started in September

DETAILSapplications now accepted;
students may start any time
Every Tuesday starting Bring your baby!
October 1st
October 5, 19
October 26, November 16new「 Chinese classical dance 」「 Duilian
couplets in everyday life」「Spain」、「Vietnam」

November（planned: TBA） (2 are planned: TBA)
November 16,January 11 (planned)
Submission Period：Sept. 2 – Nov. 25「Vietnamese folk music」「Spain・The World Of Flamenco」
Photos of Kawasaki welcome fromanybody who has roots overseas.

【Sponsor・Contact】(公財) Kawasaki International Association・executive office TEL：044‐435‐7000
For ② Mail: nihongosaron@gmail.com Parent-Child Japanese Language Salon (Ms. Hamada)or KIAN excecutive office*****************************************************************************NOW RECRUITING FOR THE 10TH REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS
・Requirements：① Age 18 yrs or older as of April 1, 2014
② Registered foreign resident of Kawasaki City
since at least April 1, 2013
③ can understand Japanese・How To Apply： By mail please, postmarked by Dec. 13, 2013 (Fri)・Application forms available at ward offices, civic halls, libraries etc. or for download at
the website of City Hall:（http://www.city.kawasaki.jp/ on the page of the gaikokujin shimin shisaku tantō)･For more info call the Citizens’ and Children’ Affairs Bureau,
Human Rights and Gender Equality Office: TEL 044-200-2359「Female Exam For Foreign Women」
Women」【【When 】：Oct. 19 (Sat) 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Where 】：Minatomachi Clinic 2F Yokohama-shi Kanagawa-ku Kinkōchō 7-6(next to Yoyogi Seminar Building) 1-minute walk from Keihin-Kyūkō「Kanagawa Station」or 7-minute walk from JR「Yokohama Station」Northeast Exit A【 Exam covers 】：cervical cytodiagnosis（cervical cancer check）・gynecological ultrasound・chlamydia test
【 Fee 】：\5,000 (for the set of 3 tests, whether or not you have health insurance）【 Languages spoken 】：English, Tagalong, Korean, Thai, Spanish, Burmese【Sponsor・Contact】：MF-MASH Minatomachi Clinic
TEL：045‐453‐3673※All staff members are women. Test results will be mailed to the place you wish.
Males may not enter the facility（boys elementary school age and below may come in）.

High School Admission Guidance for NonNon-native Speakers of Japanesefor: JHS students and graduates, their families, teachers and supporters【When・Where】 ①
9／２９（Sun） 13:00～16:00
Ichō Elementary School Community House② １０／６（Sun） 13:00～16:00
Hiratsuka Shimin-katsudo Center③ １０／１４（Mon・hol.） 13:00～16:00
Atsugi Young Community Center【What】 Explanation of high school entrance exams, financial aid, etc.
※Interpreters available (Chinese・English・Spanish・Portuguese・Tagalog)【Sponsors / Contact】 Kanagawa Prefectural Board of Education ＋ NPO Multicultural Education
Network, Kanagawa （ME-net）
Tel: ０４５－５１６－８９１１【When・Where】 10／2６ (Sat) 14:00～16:30
Kawasaki International Center【What】Explanation of high school entrance exams, financial aid, etc.
※Interpreters available（Chinese・Spanish・Portuguese・Tagalog)【Sponsor・Contact】 Kawasaki-shi tabunka katsudo renraku kyogi kai
Email mc.tabunka@gmail.com「CHECKLIST OF THINGS WE SHOULD KEEP STOCKED UP AT HOME」
HOME」
Damage from large earthquakes, typhoons, or other natural disasters can shut off gas,water and electricity supplies. It could become impossible to go to a store. We shouldhave certain things stocked up at home in case of such an emergency.
Check to see if you are prepared!
ITEMS
CHECK
food and water for three days
plastic wrap
plastic bags
radio
toilet paper
flashlight
powdered milk, baby food （ ifthere’s a baby in your house）
knife・can opener・bottle opener

ITEMS
wet tissues
glovessmall change
disposable pocket warmers
portable stove
batteries
first aid kit （ adhesivedisinfectant, medicines）
portable toilet

CHECK

bandages,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:
LanguageDay
HourrdEnglish
1st&3 Thursday 14:00-16:30
Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday 14:00-16:30
Tagalog
1st& 3rd Tuesday 9:30-12:00

・Asao Ward Office free counseling:
LanguageDayHourrdEnglish
1st&3 Thursday
9:30-12:00
rdChinese
1st& 3 Tuesday
9:30-12:00
rdTagalog
1st&3 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 20th (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (reservation and fee required for an interpreter)