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This lounge is the place aimed to promote international exchange and friendship.
We provide information on the daily life for foreigners living in this area and have
various events and activities to enhance the mutual understanding.
In this lounge there are reception desk, lobby, information corner, mini library and meeting rooms. |
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Japanese Class provides lessons mainly on daily conversation.
Eight Japanese Classes are available on the following time and days.
★Date&Time;
Sun.Mon.Tue.Thur.,Fri.&Sat. :
10:00a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tue.&Thur., : 6:30p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Students can also enjoy studying Japanese culture and lifestyle.
Anyone who wants to study Japanese can apply for the class.
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Newcomer Children's Class helps elementary and junior high school
students whose first language is not Japanese with their studies.
Students can study Japanese and do schoolwork in group or individually.
(individnally)
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Every Sat., 2:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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These are enjoyable classes to get to understand Japanese tradition and culture.
◎Tea Ceremony
★Date&Time
1st Thur. of the month : 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
◎Calligraphy
★Date&Time
2nd Thur. of the month : 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
◎Flower Arrangement
★Date&Time
3rd Tue. of the month : 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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This meeting offers advice,support and information in the following problems
from pregnancy to childbirth and childcare.
- Childbirth preparations
- Checkups for Infants and Toddlers
- Vaccinations(Yobosesshu)
- Daily life at Kindergarten or elementary school,etc.
Please fell free to come the meeting when you need help or someone to
talk to.
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“Morning Coffee” program is held regularly on the last Sunday every month except Feb., Sept., Oct. and Dec. This is where you can enjoy the Japanese customs or seasonal events such as Hina Dolls Festival, Cherry Blossom Viewing Party and Bon Dance Festival.
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Hundreds people gather to enjoy the annual festival which is the biggest event of the Lounge.
Various programs take place such as Japanese speech by foreign students,
Japanese language plays,dancing and singing. |
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Soccer game is played by German and Japanese school children.
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・Fureai Festival(Oct)
Lounge joins as a team member of Kohoku Word office's annual event.
・Kohoku Ekiden
Historic relay rood race which is conducted by Kohoku Word office.
Japanese class students participate it as a team.
Each member hands a sash to a next runner,relay,6 times to complete a race.
A real international team play!
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Pages for Living Information in 13 Languages
provided by The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations
(General Information, Medical Care, Housing, Consultation)
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If you need help with housing, please feel free to call or visit.
A counselor who is specialized in housing provides consultation for finding apartments for foreign residents free of charge. |
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How to protect yourself |
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First you should know that survival in not luck.
You can survive an earthquake and minimize its damage simply by becoming aware of potential hazards and taking some basic precautions.
Develop a familyearthquake plan.
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Japanese staff and foreign staff members support visitors and respond telephone inquiries at the reception desk in various languages .
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OPEN
9:00 - 21:00 Mon. through Fri.
9:00 - 18:00 Sat.
9:00 - 17:00 Sun. and National Holiday
CLOSED
3rd Monday of every month and New year's Holiday
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English |
everyday |
Korean |
Thursday 9:00 -13:00 |
Chinese |
Sunday 9:00 -13:00 |
Tagalog |
Tuesday
9:00 -13:00 |
Spanish |
3rd & 4th Saturday
9:00 -13:00 |
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MAP |
route map(access map ) from KIKUNA ST.(JR Line, Toyoko Line)
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route map(access map ) from SHINYOKOHAMA ST.(JR Line, Municipal subway)
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Kikuna Sta. West Exit (JR, Toyoko Line) 10 minutes' walk
Okurayama Sta. (Toyoko Line) 10 minutes' walk
Shin‐yokohama Sta.(JR, Subway) 20 minutes' walk
Bus Stop:Shin-kikuna-bashi
222‐0032 Kohoku‐ku, Mamedo‐cho, 316‐1
TEL 045-430-5670
※ No Parking Lot |
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