June ２０１１

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English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Easy Japanese versions are available on theKawasaki International Association’s homepage: http://www.kian.or.jp/hlkwsk.html
Kawasaki International Association: Kizuki Gion-cho 2-2, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken 〒211-0033℡044-435-7000 Fax044-435-7010
http://www.kian.or.jp/E-mail： kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

The Rose Garden In Ikuta Park : Spring Opening
Located in Ikuta Ryokuchi Park in Tama Ward, this garden is once again open for the spring. Citizen
volunteers contribute to everything from cultivating the roses to managing the facility. About 4700
flowers of 533 varieties bloom colorfully in a 1.2 hectare garden.
【Open Dates】： 5/19 to 6/5 (closed Monday 5/23, 5/30)[Times]：Tues~Fri 10am~4:30pm（no entrance after 4pm）
Weekends and Holidays

9am~4:30pm（no entrance after 4pm）

【Admission】：free 【Place】：12-min. walk from Mukogaoka-yuen Station on theOdakyu Line, or take a bus from the south exit of the station to Mukogaoka-yuen

Mae bus stop: about a 1-min. walk from there to the gate.
There will be concerts in the park.
【When】June 3, 4, 5 (Friday through Sunday)【Where】 grassy field inside the rose garden【Featuring】Tango Recuerdo／Bellessa String Quartet／Laluna 「official homepage」http://www.ikuta-rose.jp/【Contact】：Ikuta Ryokuchi Rose Garden

TEL.044-978-5270

17th American Harvard University A Cappella Group “Krokodiloes” Concert
Yearly concert by Harvard University’s male student a cappella chorus. Reception after the concert.
【Date】：Sunday, June 25th
【Time】：Concert：3:00-4:00pm（doors open 2:30）/ Reception：4:30-6:00pm【 Place 】： Kawasaki International Center (10 min. walk from Motosumiyoshi Station on the Tokyu
Toyoko/Meguro Lines）【Admission】： ●Concert + Reception: \3000/adults, \2000/students●Concert only: \2000/adults, \1000/students（prices above are advance tickets; all prices add \500 at the door）＊to help preserve the quality of the concert, please do not bring preschool children.
【To get tickets】：order by phone, fax, e-mail, or in person at the Center.
【Payment methods】： ①cash（at the Center between 10am and 4pm）、or ②postal transfer
account #：００２２０－３－０１３２６１７ ／name: Kawasaki-shi kokusai kōryū sentaTickets will be sent once payment is confirmed. Orders taken beginning 5/25 at 10am.
【Contact】：Kawasaki International Association TEL.044-435-7000（Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm）

２０１１International Festival in Kawasaki
A yearly event that brings the world to Kawasaki for a day. Exhibits and performances from variouscountries. A must-see!
【When】：Sunday, July 3, １０：００～１６：００【 Where 】： Kawasaki International Center (10 min. walk from Motosumiyoshi Station on the Tokyu
Toyoko/Meguro Lines）【What】：Food, handicrafts, accessories etc. from around the world; music and dance performances byresidents from overseas; yukata corner、matcha tea corner、hands-on flower arrangement booth 、Wadaiko
performance、dance troupes, flea market, and much more.
【Contact】：Kawasaki International Association TEL.044-435-7000（Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm）

Extension of the period of stay for foreign nationals affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
According to a Ministry of Justice public notice of March 16, 2011, the period of stay is extended to August 31,
2011 for foreign nationals for whom all of the following applied at the time of the March 11th earthquake:a) residing in Japan in possession of a status of residence.
b) their period of stay is due to expire by August 30, 2011.
c) they were in the disaster areas, or their registered places of residence are in the disaster areas.
This includes those cases where the foreign national was residing with a special provision on the period of stayat the time of this earthquake, and those cases where the foreign national whose registered place of residence
was in the disaster area at the time of the occurrence of this earthquake and who was outside of Japan on are-entry permit, re-enters Japan by August 30, 2011 (if re-entry was within the valid period of the permit).
※ For more information: Immigration Information Center （０５７０－０１３９０４、（ＩＰ,ＰＨＳ,overseas:０３－５７９６－７１１２）），
or your nearest regional immigration bureau （Yokohama District Immigration Office ０４５－７６９－１７２０、Kawasaki
Branch Office ０４４－９６５－００１２）
To the international students who returned home because of the Great East Japan Earthquake:
After the March 11th earthquake, a large number of international students departed from Japan,
but being in a hurry, some left without obtaining re-entry permission.
Such students will need to apply for a new visa in order to start the new semester. In cooperation
with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the necessary procedures have been simplified so they canreturn to Japan in time for the next semester, and they will be eligible to acquire a new visa fromthe Japanese embassy or consulate in as short a time as possible.
For more information, please contact the Consular Services Center – Visa Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(Tel: 03-5501-8431), or the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate.

School Matriculation for Children Displaced by the Great East Japan Earthquake:
The Board of Education has decided that children who have moved to Kawasaki City because of the recent major
earthquake will be able to enroll in public elementary and junior high schools whether or not they can produce theircertificate of residence. For more information please inquire at the Ward Residents Section of the ward office or branch
office covering your new address or workplace. From: Kawasaki City Board of Education, General Administration
Department, School Services and Financial Assistance Section Tel:044-200-3267 Fax：044-200-3950

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:・Asao Ward Office free counseling:
LanguageDay
Hour
LanguageDay
Hourrdrd
English
1st&3 Thursday 14:00-16:30
English
1st&3 Thursday
9:30-12:00
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Chinese1st& 3 Tuesday 14:00-16:30
Chinese1st& 3 Tuesday
9:30-12:00
Tagalog
1st& 3rd Tuesday 9:30-12:00
14:00-16:30
Tagalog
1st&3rd Wednesday＊Free counseling services for foreigners on visa and other matters, with a lawyer who is a notary public(Gyouseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.
Next Available Counseling Session with the Gyouseishishi: June 19th (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (reservation requiredfor an interpreter)