みなみ市民活動・多文化共生ラウンジ情報紙 英語版

What is “SHABERING GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP(しゃべリング Global Friendship)”？
“Shabering Global Friendship” is a gathering hosted by Minami Ward local childcare support center; Hagu
Hagu no Ki. It is a gathering for both foreign and Japanese parents to chat and consult about raising a childand also to communicate with other cultures.

Who can join the gathering？
Foreigners and their partners who are raising a child in Japan, and foreveryone who wants to communicate with foreign mothers and children.

Is Japanese necessary？
There are Supporter Moms who can speak English and Chinese.
They can help you to communicate with others.

How can I join the gathering？
Just hop in on the gathering day. Application is not required.

“Hagu Hagu no Ki” is a place
for both children and parents.

◆Place / Minami ward local childcare support center Hagu Hagu no Ki Gathering Space2nd floor of Karumu 1, 158 Gumyoji-cho （Located in the Gumyoji shopping arcade）
Tel＆Fax：.045-715-3728※Babysitting is not available, but you can join the gathering with your child.
※If it is your first visit, please register. You will receive a card.

It was my first child birthand was worried withmany things. Coming
here and talking about
many things helped me alot.
（From China, Ms.H）

I’ve joined this group
because my husband isKorean. I made a lot of
valuable friends here. I
would like to meet morefriends from various
countires.

Even if you are worried
with Japanese language,
everyone will welcomeyou. In my case, I cantalk with everyone about
anything and at the sametime also have an
enjoyable time.
(From Indonesia, Ms.K)

Next gathering will
be on Feb. 14th (Fri.)
From:10:30 to 11:30(From Japan, Ms.C)

Free Early Childhood Education and Care
The fee of kindergarten, nursery and children daycare center will be free for 3 to 5 years old infants(also for 0 to 2 years old infant of household with exemption from municipal taxes).
Please see the following website for more details.→ https://www.youhomushouka.go.jp/about/en//

みなみ市民活動・多文化共生ラウンジ情報紙 英語版

Minna no “Wa!”Festa was held at Minami Lounge.
On Nov.17th (Sunday), Minami Lounge’s biggest event Minna no “Wa!” Festa was held.
Many people came to enjoy this event.

1day culture open class

Teas of the worldStages (music & dance)

Foods of the world

Mailing Fee have changed
Mailing fee for postcard and standard mail has changed from Oct.1st.
●Domestic standard mail fee（Former fee） 82yen → （New fee） 84yen●Domestic postcard fee（Former fee） 62yen → （New fee） 63 円
＊Nengajyo (Japanese new year card) of 2020 is also 63yen !

Trying on Costumes of the world

Please send money & valuables byregistered mail. There are 3 types ofregistered mail; Ordinary, Currency &Simplified. The mailing fee for registeredmail costs more than the standard mailingfee, but has compensation. To send money,
please use Currency registration mail～Information: You can mail postcard to any country for 70yen. If you want to write more, you can use an aerogramme(Please buy it at the post office). Aerogramme can be sent to any country for 90yen. The mailing fee for greeting cardand letter (excluding aerogramme) differs by the country you are mailing to. Please check at the post office.

Consultation concerning daily life is available in multiple languages at Minami Lounge① Information 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.
＊Look below for available language and days
【Available language and days】
MondayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
SundayChineseChineseChineseChineseChineseChineseChineseEnglishThai
Tagalog② Free of charge consultation about law (2nd Thurs), visa (3rd Thurs) and education (4th Thurs)※ 13:30～, 14：30～（Appointment needed. Tel.045-242-0888）★

Tuesday

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