September 2014 English(英語)

English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Easy Japanese versions are available on the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage: http://www.kian.or.jp/hlkwsk.html (公財) Kawasaki International Association 〒211-0033 Kanagawa-ken Kawasaki-shi Nakahara-ku Kizuki Gion-cho 2-2 ℡044-435-7000 Fax 044- 435-7010 http://www.kian.or.jp/ E-mail:[email protected]

Why not enter one of your photographs? 【Theme】“Here’s something I like about Kawasaki. This is great!” “Here’s something odd about Kawasaki or . This is a little strange・・・” 【Who may enter】 anyone who lives, works or studies in Kawasaki and who has roots overseas. No age limits. Up to 3 photos per person. 【How to enter】 ① bring your photo(s) in or send them by post ② enter through the website ※For more info see the website or our flyer (from early September) 【Entry deadline】 must be postmarked by November 25(Tues) 【 Winners 】 Winning works, merit awards, etc. to be selected by the judges. Winners will be honored, and winning photos exhibited, at the Winter Gathering on Saturday December 13th. 【Sponsor・Contact】(公財) Kawasaki International Association (contact people: Ms. Sakakibara, Ms. Nakamura) TEL: 044-435-7000 E-mail:[email protected]

The 18th Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition: Submissions Accepted July 1st – October 31st, 2014

Theme: open (any is OK) Who may enter: Children at least 4 and not more than 15 years old as of April 1st, 2014 who live and/or go to school in . *Any nationality is OK. Entrants should send their works, in principle, by post. If you do submit your work in person, please notify the office before you bring it in. Mailing address: Secretariat The 18th Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition Japan Overseas Cooperative Association c/o Kanagawa Plaza for Global Citizenship 1-2-1 Kosugaya Sakae-ku, 247-0007 JAPAN

Phone number: 045 – 896 - 2121

***************************************************************************** High School Admission Guidance for NonNon----nativenative Speakers of Japanese ◇ ※Interpreters available (Chinese・English・Spanish・Portuguese・Tagalog)

◇ When・Where:

① 9/15 (Mon/holiday) Sagamihara International Lounge ② 9/23 (Tues) Yokohama Nishi-ku Kōkaidō ③ 9/28 (Sun) Yokohama Izumi-ku Ichō Community House

④ 10/5 (Sun) Amyu

⑤ 10/13 (Mon/holiday) Shimin Katsudo Center

⑥ 10/26 (Sun) Kawasaki International Center All sessions run from 13:00 – 16:00

【Sponsors / Contact】 Kanagawa Prefectural Board of Education + NPO Multicultural Education Network, Kanagawa (ME-net) Tel: 045-516-8911

「「「Japanese「Japanese CookingCooking」」」」ClassClass For Foreigners LetLetLet’Let’’’ss try making Japanese food! 【 When & Where】 Oct. 11 (Sat) 10:30~14:00 Kawasaki International Center cooking room 【Instructor】 Haruko Okamoto-sensei, the director of a council for the improvement of health through dietary life in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City 【 Menu 】 Japanese homestyle dishes 【 Fee 】 \1,000 ※childcare available(for up to 5 people) 【 To apply 】 come to the Center (the money will be collected). First come first served. If space is available, Japanese people may also apply. 【 Sponsor・Contact 】 (公財)Kawasaki International Association (contact people: Ms. Nakamori, Ms. Ogura)TEL: 044-435-7000

Kawasaki International Center: Foreign residents can get free advice and information 10-12am, 1-4pm TEL 044-435-7000 English Monday - Saturday Chinese Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Portuguese Tuesday, Friday Spanish Tuesday, Wednesday Korean Tuesday, Thursday Tagalog Tuesday, Wednesday

・・・Kawasaki Ward Office free counseling: ・・・Asao Ward Office free counseling: Language Day Hour Language Day Hour English 1st&3rd Thursday 14:00-16:30 English 1st&3rd Thursday 9:30-12:00 Chinese 1st& 3rd Tuesday 14:00-16:30 Chinese 1st& 3rd Tuesday 9:30-12:00 Tagalog 1st& 3rd Tuesday 9:30-12:00 Tagalog 1st&3rd Wednesday 14:00-16:30 *Free counseling services for foreigners on visa and other matters, with an administrative scrivener (Gyouseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room. Gyouseishishi next available: September 21st (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (reservation and fee required for an interpreter)