August, September 2020

English英語版

English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Nepali, Easy Japaneseversions are available. Please visit the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage: https://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

https://www.kian.or.jp/E-mail：kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp**************************************************************************************************************Fun and useful Japanese language
Course for foreign residents
Small group lessons. Learn not only language but also culture, your local area, etc.
Disaster preparedness workshop also held.
Morning Course: Tues & Fri ９：５０～１１：５０＊Childcare available (free!) for children 1 yr and up
2nd semester：September 15 to December 4 （22 classes）
Fee: ¥12,100 (+ textbook)Evening Course: Wed １８：３０～２０：３０＊Sorry, no childcare available.
2nd semester：September 2 to December 9 （15 classes）
Fee: ¥8,250 (+ textbook)
Place: Kawasaki International Center
Contact: Kawasaki International Association
Phone: 044-435-7000
E-mail: kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

Be Prepared for Earthquakes and Disasters!
We can reduce the damage from natural disasters such as typhoons
and large earthquakes if we prepare for them. Kawasaki City
distributes a pamphlet about disaster preparedness at ward offices
and similar places; the Japanese version is called Sonaeru.
Kawasaki. Versions of this pamphlet in several other languages areavailable on the City’s website.
Take a look at this now to help you prepare for emergencies. In addition,
there’s a service called “mail news Kawasaki” which will send important
notices and warnings written in simple Japanese to your PC or cell phone
during an earthquake. Note that you have to sign up for this in advance!
**********************************************************************************************************Preventing Heatstroke
When you feel thirsty, it’s already too late!
While wearing a mask, it’s easy for heat to build up in the body, and difficult to notice when you’rethirsty. Replenish your fluids regularly with saline solution, tea, sports drink etc.
Possible symptoms of heatstroke・cramps or spasms in limbs or muscles with muscle pain・feelings of exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, headache, etc.
・abnormally rapid pulse and turning pale in the face・dis-coordination, unsteadiness, falling and not being able to get up, etc.

National Census 2020
YOUR COOPERATION IS IMPORTANT!
Starting October 1st, a count will be made of every person living in Japan (including foreignresidents) and of their ages, occupations, etc.
Beginning in September, census takers will distribute census
forms to every household, as well as an ID you can use toanswer the census through the Internet. If you can reply via
the Internet (7 languages are supported: Japanese, English,Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese) thenplease do so. If you cannot reply via the Internet, or if you
need to use a language that isn’t one of the 7 supported, please contact your local ward officeor branch office.
Answers given to the national census absolutely will not be given to the Immigration Bureau,
the police, etc. Your cooperation is appreciatedFor more information call the Kawasaki City General Affairs and Planning Bureau, Statistical Information
Section: 044-200-2070

Bus fare for elementary students have discounts
during summer vacation.
Kawasaki City Bus: August 1st to 16th, Bus fare: 50 yen (Night bus fare: 100 yen)
Tokyu Bus: July 18th to August 31st, Bus fare: 50 yen
Rinko Bus: July 20th to August 31st, Free pass ticket during a period: 1,000yen(Free pass ticket will be sold by August 10th)

Kawasaki International Center:

Foreign residents can get free advice and information 10-12am, 1-4pm

TEL 044-455-8811☆ Since April 1st the Center has been able to respond to inquiries in Chinese Monday throughSaturday.
☆ Right now, the Center cannot do translations. Your understanding is appreciated.
EnglishMonday - Saturday
ChineseMonday - Saturday
Portuguese
Tuesday, FridaySpanish
Tuesday, Wednesday
KoreanTuesday, Thursday
Tagalog
Tuesday, Wednesday
川崎市国際交流センター
Vietnamese
Tuesday, Friday
ThaiMonday, Tuesday
ホームページIndonesian
Tuesday, Wednesday
Nepalese
Tuesday, Saturday＊ Free counseling services (in Japanese) for foreigners on visa and other matters, with anadministrative scrivener (Gyōseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor
Association Meeting Room. Scheduled to be available on Sunday, August 16th and Sunday, September
20th, from 2 to 4 pm. But preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus might require us to change theschedule, so please call ahead to confirm. (Interpreter requires a reservation and a fee.)