KCC NEWS Vol.95 1st, March, 2024

Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center

March, 2024

Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center,Palette Kashiwa
1-7-1-301 Kashiwa,
Kashiwa,Chiba,Japan 277-0005■TEL: 04-7157-0281 ■FAX: 04-7165-7321■E-MAIL: kcc@kira-kira.jp■URL: https: //www.kcc.kira-kira.jp

Vol.
95

The 51st Recruitment of the Student Delegation to Torrance
D August 5 (Mon) - August 23 (Fri), 19 days
N 8 (those who live or attend school in Kashiwa and were born between April 2, 2004 and April
1, 2008)
F Approximately 400,000 yen
A Attend the information session and bring or mail the application form to the KCC office
between March 25 (Mon) and April 2 (Tue) (must arrive within this period). Application forms
will be distributed at the information session on March 24.
Selection: 1st round = April 14 (Sun)
2nd round = April 21 (Sun)*For details, please visit the KIRA website.

The 51st Kashiwa City Student Delegation to Torrance Information Session

D March 24 (Sun) 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (Reception opens at 1:30 p.m.)
P Chuo Kominkan (5F)
C Briefing on application for the 2024 student delegation. The session covers application
requirements, application process, application period, etc. Application documents will bedistributed. Applicants must attend the meeting. Those interested in the program are also
welcome to attend.

“The Extended Geography of Chile From North to South”

D April 13 (Sat) 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
P Palette Kashiwa, Meeting Rooms A & B
C The Republic of Chile is a country with a
total length of approximately 4300 km from
north to south. Its varied nature, history, andfood culture will be introduced. There will also
be quizzes on Chile. We look forward to yourDr. Joaquinparticipation.
Armijo
L Dr. Joaquin Armijo ( Kavli Institute for theA glacial lake and the three towers
Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, University of Tokyo)*The lecture will be given in English (with an interpreter).
N 50 F 400 yen A Directly at the KCC office, or email to <boshu-1@ kira-kira.jp>
from April 1 (Mon).

Donation for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Everyone is deeply concerned about the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1, and we have setup a donation box in front of the KCC office for the “2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake."
We would like to ask for your continued warm cooperation and support.
<Request> When applying via email, please be sure to include the event name,your name, and phone number.
DDate & Time PPlace FFee NNumber of applicants LLecturer CContents AApplication RReservation.

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Tips on How to Speak on Zoom (1/18)

29 participants learned about ways to communicate effectively with others in online
and face- to- face meetings. They listened to and practiced tips on what to think aboutwhen participating in a Zoom meeting and how to speak in a way that is easily
understood by others. They also learned how to cope with nervousness, speaking too
fast, dry mouth, shaky hands, etc., as well as how to recognize the feelings of listeners
and how to use eye contact effectively in Zoom meetings. On the other hand, throughpractice in the breakout room, participants learned that it is also necessary for listeners
to create a good atmosphere to enhance mutual communication. All the participants
agreed with the lecturer's summary that nodding when agreeing, warm eye contact, andsmiling are the best tips for improving communication.
New Year's Party with World Cuisine (1/28)

Since the coronavirus disaster, this was thefirst time in four years that citizens
participated in this event. KIRAKIC members
prepared dishes from the morning in thecooking lab at the Chuo Kominkan. Thedishes from the Philippines (macaroni salad,and applecake), Chinaand Taiwan( boileddumplings) ,Both Adults and Children Enjoyed the PartyMexico( stewed chicken) , Thailand( green curry) ,Indonesia( steamed sticky rice snacks) ,Brazil (croquettes, and coconutsweets), and Japan (chikuzen-ni,pork miso soup) were all
delicious and very popular.
A Good Job!
Many of the participants wereaccompanied by their parents and children. There were also
participants from Guinea- Bissau and Russia who enjoyedinternational exchanges through fukuwarai ( a make- a- facegame) and message games.
Green Curry from Thailand

Boiled Dumplings from China and Taiwan

Croquettesand Beijinho from Brazil

KCC NEWS Vol.95 1st, March, 2024

The 13th English Speech Contest (2/4)

The " English Speech Contest" was held at
Amuse Kashiwa.
Ten speakers, ranging from junior high school
students to those in their 70s, participated.
Everyone must have been nervous standing infront of a large audience, but they all expressed
their thoughts in English, including what they
feel in their daily lives and how they relate toEnglish. The Kashiwa Mayor' s Award went to
Riho Fujita, the KIRA President' s Award to
Takashi Yokoyama, the Special Award to Tatsuya
Participants of the English Speech ContestOshii, and the Audience Award, decided byaudience votes, to Yoko Hata. The judges and evaluators gave praise to the presentersand some instructive words on how to present more effectively. We hope that many
Kashiwa citizens will participate in next year’s speech contest as a place to present theresults of their daily English studies and to exchange opinions. (Speech transcripts ofthe winners will be posted on our website)
The 8th Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners in Kashiwa (2/11)
This year, we held an in- person viewing( approximately 80 people) and an onlineviewing. Fifteen people ( the oldest being 88years old) gave presentations. We feel that thelevel of presentations by participants is getting
higher and higher every year. Speeches during
the judging period included an origami
performance by Higashi Katsukawa and apresentation on " Multicultural Society" by astudent from Reitaku University. We want tothank the event volunteers for their efforts in
Participants of the Japanese Speech Contest
organizing the contest. After the contest, we
held a " social gathering" for the first time in a while. Previous gatherings had beencanceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kashiwa Mayor's Prize: Ms. Irushi Chamathka (Sri Lanka) "The Importance of W ords"
KIRA President's Award: Ms. Tran Thi Ngan (Vietnam) "I Who Wanted to Give Up"
Special Prize ( Humor Award) : Ms. Yin Cui ( China) " Mysterious Eating Habits of theJapanese"
Special Prize (Idea Award): Mr. Li Linnan (China) "Tips that Making Steady Efforts Leadto Victory"
Jury's Special Prize: Mr. Dang Thanh Truc (Vietnam) "A Story about a Part-time Job"
Audience Award: Ms. Yin Cui
The presentation manuscript by Ms. Irushi Chamathka, winner of the Mayor's Prize,
will be published in the April issue of Kawaraban. In addition, the presentation
manuscripts of the 15 participants will be posted on our website.

KCC NEWS Vol.95 1st, March, 2024

Japanese Shonan Classes(3/18-4/3 Spring Break)Online Classes
Sat

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sun 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary II
Minna no Nihongo , Primary I and Intermediate II～

In-person Classes (Shonan Community Center)
Thu 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary I(2 classes)

Sun 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary IJapanese Kashiwa/Kashiwanoha Classes(3/17-4/8 Spring Break)Online Classes
Tue 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary I (Unit 16 - )Wed 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Conversation Elementary 2B（Level 2）

Wed 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary II (Unit 40 - )Thu 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Conversation Elementary 2A (Level 2)

Fri

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Minna no Nihongo ,Primary Ⅱ (Unit 40 - )Sat

9:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Conversation Intermediate
In-person Classes (Palette Kashiwa)

Tue 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Hiragana, Katakana

Tue 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Beginners, Minna no Nihongo, Primary 1 (Unit 8~)

Tue 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary I（Unit 21 - ）Sat

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary I（Unit 15 - ）Sat

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Minna no Nihongo , Primary I（Unit 36- ）Sat

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Hiragana, Katakana, Minna no Nihongo (Unit1~) 1/20～

In-person Classes (Kashiwanoha Service Center)
Thu 10:00 a.m .- 11:30 a.m.

Conversation Introductory1

Thu 10:00 a.m .- 11:30 a.m.

Conversation Elementary 2

SatIntermediate Dekiru Nihongo (Unit 1~)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Free Legal Advice and Administrative Procedure Support for Foreign Residents

To foreign residents. Are you in need of help? Lawyers and administrative procedure specialists areavailable for consultation. You can ask for specialists’ advice on issues such as family or partner
violence, divorce, visa procedures, and problems at work. Reservation necessary.
D March 27 (Wed), 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
P Palette Kashiwa Room F R the KCC officeMembers Wanted! Kashiwa International Relations Association (KIRA)

W hy don' t you become a member and join us in international exchange activities? Let' s interact
with foreigners by planning and organizing various events. You don't have to speak English. You
can also make friends. For more information, please visit our website. (Inquiries: the KCC office)Information for Foreign Residents from Kashiwa City

Consultation for Foreign Residents

Email distribution service from Kashiwa CitySign up to receive email announcement from the city,
Available in English (Thu), Chinese(Wed and Fri), Spanish (Mon), and such as information on natural disasters, crimes, and firesof your area in the language of your choice. Scan the QR
Korean (2nd and 4th Tue) from1: 00 p. m. to 5: 00 p. m. at the code and register!
Consultation Counter for ForeignMultilingual “Koho Kashiwa,” monthly official city bulletin
Residents ( City Hall Main Office
Building, 3rd floor).
Scan the QR code and select your language under “ Foreign
Tel: 04 - 7168 – 1033
Language” to read the official city bulletin, “Koho Kashiwa,” selected
No reservation required.
and translated for foreign residents.

Links for Multilingual News & BOSAI INFO (Disaster prevention and Coronavirus)
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Tel: 04-7157-0281
Fax: 04-7165-7321
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and national holidays

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