みなみ市民活動 ・多文化共生ラウンジ情報誌

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ちょうないかいDo you know about your “Chonaikai （町内会）“?

What is “Chonaikai（町内会）”?
Could we (foreign residents) join？

Is there a fee？
What is the fee usedfor？

It is a neighborhood association which help
to maintain this comfortable and friendly
environment in the district.
Foreign residents are also our district’smember.

・For purchasing emergency goods
in case of disaster.
・For events and festivals.
・For the district’s security.

ちょうないかいPlease join the “Chonaikai （町内会）”*The fee is used for things likeabove, to make a comfortableenvironment in the district.

Activities!
What kinds of activities are done in
ちょうないかい“Chonaikai（町内会）”？
Examples are…
・Preparing emergency goods and practice fire/disaster drills.
・Security activities; ex. Children’s school patrol and night time patrolfor safety.
・Cleaning and planting flowers to beautify the district.
・Helping events such as festivals and sport’s day.

*There are many more activities to enrich the district.

What are the good points if we
ちょ うないかいentered “Chonaikai （町内会）“？
You can get various living information and event informationof the district.
You can make friends and also can consult about child rearing.
You can have friends to rely on in case of a problem/trouble.
You can live peacefully.

Minna no “Wa!” Festival was held
November 3rd, 2017 (Fri., Japanese National Holiday), Minna no “Wa!”Festival was held by Minami Lounge. There
were many visitors, and was crowded with multicultural residents. Thanks to all the groups who helped the festival.♪

Thai DanceJapanese Speech byJapanese Learners

Let’s sing together

Japanese Sword
Performance

Philippine Folk Dance

Foods from the world①

Foods from the world➁Teas of the worldMulticultural Co-existence Seminar Report
On Nov.16th(Japanese), 24th (Chinese) and 30th (English),Minami Lounge held a
Seminar for volunteers supporting foreign residents. 36 people attended
the seminar (not only registered volunteers, but also who are interested.) The
seminar introduced activities such as; multi language storytelling, introducing
foreign culture, introducing foreign games and activities. These activities
are done in some elementary schools in Minami Ward. We have experienced
worldwide songs and games in the workshop. It was a fun time for everyone
who joined the seminar. You do not have to be fluent in Japanese for thisvolunteer. If you are interested, please contact Minami Lounge!

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

【Available language and days】
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SundayChineseChineseChineseEnglishChineseThai

ChineseTagalog

ChineseChinese➁ Consultation about law, visa and education （Free of charge）Appointment is required. Call 045-242-0888
Other Consultation Services:
ＹＯＫＥ Information Center （Call: 045-222-1209）
Monday to Friday 10：00～17：00（11：30～12：30 Lunch break）※inquiries accepted till 16:30
2nd ・4th Saturdays 10：00～13：00 ※inquiries accepted till 12:30.
【Available languages】 English, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese【Closed】Sundays, National holidays, 29Dec.～3Jan. & 1st/3rd/5th Saturdays★ Minami Lounge is operated by YOKE on behalf of Minami Ward Office.