Events

International Exchange Salon
-Zoom and Improving Communication Skills-

Date and time: Thursday, August 15, 2024, 8pm-9pm

International Exchange Bus Tour

Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 2024, 9:30am-4pm

Free Legal Advice and Administrative Procedure Support for Foreign Residents

Date & Time: Aug 28 (Wed), 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We will invite ITC-J instructor Kumiko Yamaguchi to teach us about online communication skills through voice tone and vocabulary.

■Date and time: Thursday, August 15, 2024, 8pm-9pm
■Method: Online (Zoom)
■Participation: Free
■Number of participants: First 30 people
■Application: August 1st-14th
■Application: August 1st to 14th

Please write "Application for the August International Exchange Salon" on subject.
In the body of the email, write your name, phone number, email and address,
and send it to the KCC at boshu-1@kira-kira.jp or in person at the counter.

Experience Japanese pear picking while enjoying the nature of Kashiwa. You can take home 2kg of pears.
We look forward to many Japanese and foreign participants

■Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 2024, 9:30am-4pm
■Target: Residents of Kashiwa City
■Participation: 2,000 yen (lunch not included) Bring your own lunch or use a restaurant
■Number of participants: 40 (first come, first served)
■Other: Please bring identification
■Application: Thursday, August 1st - Friday,August 30th

Written under "Application for International Exchange Bus Tour" in the subject.
Write your name, phone number, email and address in the bodyand send it to the KCC atboshu-1@kira-kira.jp or directly to the counter.

To foreign residents. Are you in need of help? Lawyers and administrative procedure specialists are available 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.

　・Date & Time: Aug 28 (Wed), 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
　・Place: Palette Kashiwa Meeting Room A
　・Reservation: the KCC office

Members Wanted! Kashiwa International Relations Association (KIRA)

Why 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: Office)

Consultation for Foreign Residents：Consultation in English, Chinese, Spanish and Korean is Available.

English: Thursday, Chinese: Wednesday & Friday, Spanish: Monday, Korean: Tuesday of the 2nd and 4th week.
Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Place: Foreign Residents Consultation Counter (3F, City Hall Main Building)
Tel: 04-7168-1033 (No reservation required)

NOTE

Please include the event name, your name and phone number when applying by email The events may be cancelled depending on the Covid-19 situation. Contact the office for more information. Please wear a mask when participating.

The festival was scheduled for October 15th at Howdy Mall, but due to bad weather, it was postponed to November 12th. It was done in Palette Kashiwa. On the day of the event, various committee booths of the Kashiwa City International Exchange Association will hold events and exhibits to introduce international exchange activities. In addition, the Japan-Southeast Europe Economic Exchange Association will be selling Bulgarian products, and Mr. Lumbini will be holding a cross-cultural event. Food and drink sales were also held, and the event was a great success.

(2) International Exchange Week

(3) Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners

The purpose of this contest is for foreign residents living, working, or studying in Kashiwa City to present their thoughts on living in Japan in Japanese.

The event encourages foreign residents to study Japanese, and Japanese people to deepen their understanding of foreign people.

Since 2017, we have expanded the scope of participants to include not only Kashiwa City but also the Tokatsu region.

Although we were unable to hold the 2020 conference due to the Corona disaster, we have prepared a "speech manuscript collection" for those who are scheduled to present.

We believe that the more Japanese citizens learn about the voices of foreign residents, the more they will get to know each other. We will build a "multicultural society" by accepting each other's differences in language, customs, and culture.