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Please help us raise funds for the Great Earthquake in Turkey and Syria!

We are deeply saddened by the devastating damage reported every day. We have set up a donation box at the KCC counter.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you for donating to Ukraine

Thanks to your warm support, we have raised 526,901 yen as of December 20. This donation is used for medical expenses, clothing, books for learning Japanese, and other expenses for Ukrainian people living in Kashiwa City. We appreciate your continued support.

Opening of Tokyo Immigration and Residence Office, Matsudo Branch

Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Services: Residence-related applications, applications for certificates of eligibility
Address: 8F Kite Mite Matsudo, 1307-1 Matsudo, Matsudo-shi, Chiba 271-0092
Phone: 047-701-5472

Announcement of Video Posting

You can see the English version of the calligraphy experience video produced in 2021 on our website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FoGrey4Neg

Announcement of Video Posting from KIRA

You can see the video of “KIRA Activities in FY2021” on KIRA’s website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4kVlN6cYsY

Humanitarian Crisis Relief for Ukraine

Thanks to your warm support, we were able to send 177,000 yen (as of 3/31) to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Hereafter, together with the City of Kashiwa, we will support Ukrainians who have taken refuge in Kashiwa. We will continue to have a donation box at the KCC office and would appreciate your support.

We are also looking for volunteers to help Ukrainians. If you are interested in helping us with interpretation, translation, daily life assistance, or hosting a homestay, please register on our website.
https://www.kira-kira.jp/ukraine_support.html

Online Interactions with People Around the World
by KEYS (Kashiwa Exchange Youth Society)

Date and Time: June 12,　12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Place: Palette Kashiwa　or online (Zoom, etc.)
Participants: Elementary, middle and high school, and university students living in Kashiwa or attending schools in the city. The first 20 applicants for each day.
Content: Real-time communication with people across the world using online tools such as Zoom.
Application: Sign up directly at the KCC office, or send an email to boshu-1@kira-kira.jp from 9:00 a.m. on　Monday, May 2.

Japanese Language Classes for September to December, 2021

Kashiwa and Kashiwa-no-ha classes will continue to offer online classes.
Shonan Classes will continue to offer 1 face-to-face class and 4 online classes.

Japanese Language Classes for January to March>>>

For Foreign Residents, please check Koho Kashiwa (Official Kashiwa City Bulletin).

You can find an information about COVID-19 vaccine.

Kashiwa Information Delivery Service

Sign up to receive email announcements from the city, such as information about earthquakes, fires, crime, and infectious disease outbreaks in the language of your choice. Scan this QR code and register!
Also, please read the city magazine, Koho Kashiwa. It contains information about COVID-19 vaccination.

Consultation for Foreign Residents

Monday: Spanish
Tuesday: Korean (only the 2nd and 4th Tuesday)
Wednesday: Chinese
Thursday: English
Friday: Chinese
※ 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. everyday
Consultation Counter for Foreign Residents (Main city hall 3F)
TEL: 04 - 7168 - 1033
No reservation required.

Universities in Kashiwa with International Exchange Departments

The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa International Office (Kashiwa Branch)

　　　https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adm/inbound/ja/kashiwa.html
　　　Room 124, Environment Building, The University of Tokyo,
　　　5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa 277-8563, Japan
　　　tel: 04-7136-4556 fax: 04-7136-4559
　　　e-mail:kio.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
　　　

Reitaku University

　　　Center for International Exchange, https://www.reitaku-u.ac.jp/gp/
　　　International Exchange on camp https://www.reitaku-u.ac.jp/global/
　　　2-1-1, Hikarigaoka, Kashiwa, 277-8686, Japan
　　　

Kaichi International University

　　　Intercultural Exchange, https://www.kaichi.ac.jp/english-2/
　　　Study Abroad Program, https://www.kaichi.ac.jp/department/exchange/
　　　1225-6 Kashiwa, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-0005, Japan

Link Collection

Sister city relationships

・Camden Town (Council)
・Wikipedia, Camden Town (Parliament)
・CIFA Face Book

Chiba Prefecture and Kashiwa City

・Kashiwa City
・Kashiwa Information Center
・Kashiwa City Medical Association
・Chiba Prefecture
・Chiba International Convention Bureau

other

・Ministry of Foreign Affair
・Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
・Japan Association for the Promotion of International Cooperation
・Japan Foundation
・Association for Internationalization of Local Governments
・Ministry of Internal Affair
・Multicultural Center Tokyo
・Peshawar-kai＆PMS
・The UN Refugee Agency

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Contact

Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents

04-7168-1033

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