Event Schedule
: HICE 
: Hamamatsu Intercultural Center
: Hamamatsu Foreign Resident Study Support Center
| Date | Time | Content | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
01 (Fri) | 9am-12pm, 1-4pm | TAX CONSULTATION FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS | Hamamatsu Multicultural Center |
| 10 (Sun) | 10am-5pm | (2013. 02. 10) THE 3RD HAMAMATSU GLOBAL FAIR | Create Hamamatsu (Naka ku, Hayauma cho) |
| 17 (Sun) | 1:30-3:30pm | LET’S E-KAIWA! | Hamamatsu Multicultural Center |
| 28 (Thu) | 1-4pm | FREE LEGAL COUNSELING | Hamamatsu Multicultural Center |
| Date | Time | Content | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from November to March | 10:00-11:30 (Mornings) / 19:30-21:00 (Evenings) | Calling for Students for the English Conversation Course in Tenryu (16 classes) | Futamata Community Collaboration Center (184-32 Futamata, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku) |
| Every Tuesday from 8 September to 8 December | 19:00-20:30 | Portuguese for International Exchange (Beginners) | Intercultural Center |
| Every Wednesday from 9 September to 25 November | 10:00-11:30 | English for International Exchange (Intermediate) | Intercultural Center |
| Every Wednesday from 9 September to 25 November | 19:00-20:30 | Vietnamese for International Exchange (Beginner) | Intercultural Center |
| Every Thursday from September 10 to November 26 | 19:00-20:30 | Portuguese for International Exchange (Beginners/Intermediate) | Intercultural Center |
| Every Friday from 20 November to 19 March | 13:30-15:00 | Japanese Language Volunteer Training (Second Round) | Hamamatsu Foreign Resident Study Support Center - U-ToC |
| Every Friday from 23 October to 27 November | 19:00-20:30 | Spanish for International Exchange (Beginners) | Intercultural Center |
| Every Fortnight on Saturdays | 14:00 - 16:00 | Training Program for Multilingual Volunteers in Times of Disaster | Intercultural Center |
TAX CONSULTATION FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS
Tax consultation session for foreign residents living in Hamamatsu City, in cooperation with Tokai Certified Public Tax Accountants’ Association East Hamamatsu/West Hamamatsu Department.
| Location | Hamamatsu Multicultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2013-02-01 (Fri) 9am-12pm, 1-4pm |
| Limit | 40 people |
| Application | By phone or in person from Jan 15 |
| Cost | Free |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Tel:053-458-2170 |
| Other | NOTE: Please bring the certificate of income and withholding tax, Resident Card (or Alien Registration Card), bank book and inkan stamp (personal seal) of applicant. |
(2013. 02. 10) THE 3RD HAMAMATSU GLOBAL FAIR
- 10am to Noon -
*International Undersatinding Education Workshops*
Choose from 3 themes
1 - International Cooperation
2 - Multicultural Understanding
3 - Connecting the World and Environment
1 & 2 are for junior high school students and above, 3 is for elementary school 3rd graders and parents
15 people per theme, application necessary.
Call HICE to apply 053-458-2170
- 1:30-3:30pm -
*Experience World Instruments*
4TH FLOOR
- 11am-4pm -
*World Cuisine*
2ND FLOOR HALL
- 11am-1pm -
*Youths with International Roots Talk Show & Live Music*
Special guest performance from band with Brazilian Vocals SUNCHiLD!
400 people capacity, no application required
- 1:30-3pm (doors 1:15pm) -
*Special Talk Show*
Shuntaro Torigoe speaks about “What can I do for the world today”
400 people capacity, no application required
- 3:30-5pm -
*World Stage*
- 10am-5pm -
*Artwork Exhibitions & Composition Recitals*
2ND FLOOR ATRIE
- 11am-3pm -
*Exciting Multicultural Experience Classes*
100 - 200 yen per experience
1ST FLOOR FUREAI SPACE
- 10am-5pm -
*World Market*
*From the World to Hamamatsu*
*Art Mile Wall Display*
| Location | Create Hamamatsu (Naka ku, Hayauma cho) |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2013-02-10 (Sun) 10am-5pm |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Tel:053-458-2170 |
LET’S E-KAIWA!
| Location | Hamamatsu Multicultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2013-02-17 (Sun) 1:30-3:30pm |
| Limit | 20 people |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Cost | HICE Members - 1,000 yen per time Non members - 1,500 yen per time |
| Teacher | Venisha Bailey (Jamaica) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Tel:053-458-2170 |
FREE LEGAL COUNSELING
Consultation addressing general legal questions or concerns foreigners may have relating to life in Japan. Attendance is FREE and interpretation is
offered in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog.
| Location | Hamamatsu Multicultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2013-02-28 (Thu) 1-4pm (Reception is from 9am to 3pm. You must register in person during this time) |
| For | Anyone dealing with non-Japanese residents. |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Tel:053-458-2170 |
| Other | SPONSOR: Shizuoka Lawyers Association, HICE. |
Regular Events in Detail
Calling for Students for the English Conversation Course in Tenryu (16 classes)
| Location | Futamata Community Collaboration Center (184-32 Futamata, Futamata-cho, Tenryu-ku) |
|---|---|
| Content | English Conversation Classes are available in November. Discounts are available for HICE members. Beginners - Every Monday Morning Intermediate - Every Tuesday Evening Advanced - Every Thursday Evening |
| Date/Time | Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from November to March 10:00-11:30 (Mornings) / 19:30-21:00 (Evenings) |
| Limit | 10 people per class |
| Application | Deadline: 20 October Tel: 090-5101-5565 Fax: 053-925-6122 |
| Cost | Members: 36.500 yen Non-members: 41,500 yen |
| Host | HICE |
Portuguese for International Exchange (Beginners)
Due to efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of students for the class will be limited to 10 people.
| Location | Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Every Tuesday from 8 September to 8 December 19:00-20:30 |
| Limit | 10 people (6 people minimum) |
| Application | From August 17 (Mon) |
| Cost | Members: 13,000 yen Non-members:16,000 yen (Total of 12 classes) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Intercultural Center (053-458-2185) |
English for International Exchange (Intermediate)
Due to efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of students for the class will be limited to 10 people.
| Location | Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Every Wednesday from 9 September to 25 November 10:00-11:30 |
| Limit | 10 people (6 people minimum) |
| Application | From August 17 (Mon) |
| Cost | Members: 13,000 yen Non-members:16,000 yen (Total of 12 classes) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Intercultural Center (053-458-2185) |
Vietnamese for International Exchange (Beginner)
Due to efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of students for the class will be limited to 10 people.
| Location | Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Every Wednesday from 9 September to 25 November 19:00-20:30 |
| Limit | 10 people (6 people minimum) |
| Application | From August 17 (Mon) |
| Cost | Members: 13,000 yen Non-members:16,000 yen (Total of 12 classes) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Intercultural Center (053-458-2185) |
Portuguese for International Exchange (Beginners/Intermediate)
Due to efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of students for the class will be limited to 10 people.
| Location | Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Every Thursday from September 10 to November 26 19:00-20:30 |
| Limit | 10 people (Minimum 6 people) |
| Application | From August 17 (Mon) |
| Cost | Members: 13,000 yen Non-members:16,000 yen (Total of 12 classes) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Intercultural Center (053-458-2185) |
Japanese Language Volunteer Training (Second Round)
| Location | Hamamatsu Foreign Resident Study Support Center - U-ToC |
|---|---|
| Content | 16 classes to prepare students to volunteer in activities at U-Toc and elementary schools in Hamamatsu. |
| Date/Time | Every Friday from 20 November to 19 March 13:30-15:00 |
| Limit | 15 people |
| For | 1) Those who live, work or study in Hamamatsu 2) Those who want to start volunteer work in regards to the foreign residents in the region. |
| Application | Ongoing |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | U-ToC 053-592-1117 |
Spanish for International Exchange (Beginners)
Due to efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of students for the class will be limited to 10 people.
| Location | Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Every Friday from 23 October to 27 November 19:00-20:30 |
| Limit | 10 people (6 people minimum) |
| Application | From August 17 (Mon) |
| Cost | Members: 7000 yen Non-members:9000 yen (Total of 6 classes) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Intercultural Center (053-458-2185) |
Training Program for Multilingual Volunteers in Times of Disaster
| Location | Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Content | We are preparing a training for foreign residents to prepare them for times of disaster. |
| Date/Time | Every Fortnight on Saturdays 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Limit | 20 people |
| For | Bi-lingual leaders of foreign communities |
| Application | Deadline: 20 October (Tue) |
| Cost | Free |
| Host | HICE |
