December 2017 – January 2018

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
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

Over the holidays you can get initial evaluation and treatment for fever, etc. atHoliday Emergency Clinics.
Specialties available: internal medicine and pediatricsConsultation days: Sundays, holidays and Sat 12/30 - Mon 1/4 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 Clinic044-555-0885

Nakahara Holiday Emergency Clinic
Chubu Pediatric Emergency Center
Takatsu Holiday Emergency Clinic044-722-7870
044-733-5181
044-811-9300Miyamae Holiday Emergency Clinic

044-853-2133

Tama Holiday and Night Emergency 044-933-1120
ClinicHokubu Pediatric Emergency Center
Asao Holiday Emergency Clinic

Sat, Sun, Holidays open 24 hours
Evenings open 17:00-8:30 the nextmorningOpen nights 18:30-23:00

Open internal medicine:
18：30-22：30
Pediatrics:
18：30-5：30 the next morning

044-966-2133

Emergency Medical Information Center: Tel. 044-222-1919
24hrs、excludes dental emergencies and medical consultation

Cultural Exchange Gathering: “Philippine Cuisine”
When： Mon Feb. 5, 2018 11:00-14:30
Where： Kawasaki International Center 2F cooking room
Class limit： 20 people, if too many people sign up, choice will be made by lottery
Instructor： Marisel Enriquis from the Philippines
Menu： pinakbet -vegetables stir-fried then boiled in sauce, simmered fish Philippine
style, cellophane noodles with dumplings, dessert
Fee： 1,540 yen payable on the day Childcare available -reservation required; space available for up to 3
children of age 1 year or older
Apply： by reply-paid postcard; up to 2 people may apply on one card Include on the card:-see reverse

1. course name: “Philippine Cuisine”
3. address 4. daytime phone number

2. your name: if 2 applicants, then both names
must be received by Tues Jan. 16, 2018

Information Session: Enrolling a Foreign Child in Elementary School“What’s elementary school like in Japan?” “What do we need to be ready for the first day?” “I don’t
speak Japanese, so I won’t understand the orientation session…” etc.

This information session

addresses concerns like these held by foreign children and their parents or guardians aboutentering elementary school. There will also be a display for school supplies and related items.
When: Sat January 20, 2018 13:30 to 16:00 Admission Free; reservation required
Where: Kawasaki International Center

２Ｆ-Childcare and interpreters available; reservation required

The 23rd 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: Fri January 12, 2018
When: Sat February 10, 2018 If cancelled due to bad weather it will be held on Sat March 3Speech Contest
13:00-15:30 free -There will be a mini-concert during the break
Reception
15:30-16:30 free
Where: Kawasaki International Center, hall

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 am-4:30 pm-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.

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
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: Sun December 17th & January 21st , 14:00 – 16:00
reservation and fee required for an interpreter