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: HICE 
: Hamamatsu Intercultural Center
: Hamamatsu Foreign Resident Study Support Center
| Date | Time | Content | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 (Sat) | 10am–12:30pm | Multicultural Cooking Experience - English Cooking in English | CREATE Hamamatsu, 4F Cooking Room |
| 06 (Sat) | 5-8pm | Japanese Culture Experience"Maccha and Nagauta Shamisen Cultural Experience on the Night Before the Star Festival" | Folk house “Fuan” (Naka-ku, Kasuga-cho 569-1) |
| 06 (Sun) | 1:30–3:30pm | The Passionate Continent: South America | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
| 06 (Sun) | 3–5pm | The 10th “Yukata Festa Hamamatsu” World Yukata Style Contest | Hamamatsu Gallery Mall “Soramo” Special Stage |
| 13 (Sun) | 10am–noon | Learning through Parent-Child Interaction: Parent & Child English | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
| 19 (Sat) | 10am–12:30pm | Multicultural Cooking Experience - Brazilian Cooking in Portuguese | CREATE Hamamatsu, 4F Cooking Room |
| 20 (Sun) | 1:30–3:30pm | Let’s E-kaiwa! (July 20) | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
| 26 (Sat) | 11am–8pm | 1st Peru Festival in Hamamatsu | Hamamatsu Soramo (Hamamatsu City Gallery Mall) |
| 26 (Sat) | 10am–3pm | Hamamatsu Power Spot Industry and Disaster History Walk in English | Gather at JR Takatsuka Station |
31 (Thu) | 1–4pm | Free Legal Counseling | Hamamatsu Intercultural 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 |
Multicultural Cooking Experience - English Cooking in English
Make food from other countries while speaking the native language! Chat with and become friends with foreign residents! Recipes included.
| Location | CREATE Hamamatsu, 4F Cooking Room |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-05 (Sat) 10am–12:30pm |
| Limit | 25 people per class |
| Cost | HICE Members: 2,000 yen per class Non-members: 2,500 yen per class (To cover for ingredients, etc.) |
| Teacher | Corlin Porl Walker |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Other | MENU: England Sweets |
Japanese Culture Experience"Maccha and Nagauta Shamisen Cultural Experience on the Night Before the Star Festival"
Enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of maccha and shamisen while writing your wishes on strips of paper on the night before the Star Festival at the 100 year old traditional folk house, Fuan, where it is still serving as a residential complex today. Come and join the manager on a tour of the storage area while looking out at the atmospheric garden.
| Location | Folk house “Fuan” (Naka-ku, Kasuga-cho 569-1) |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-06 (Sat) 5-8pm |
| Limit | 50 people |
| For | Foreign residents who would like to experience traditional Japanese culture and Japanese residents who would like to interact with foreign residents |
| Application | Contact Hamamatsu Global Human Resources Support by phone (053-482-8451) or E-mail at info@globaljinzai.or.jp |
| Cost | Adults (junior high and above) 2,000 yen Children (elem. students) 500 yen |
| Host | Hamamatsu Global Human Resources Support |
| Other | Limited parking spaces available |
The Passionate Continent: South America
A seminar about the appeal of South America by the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) Tourism Promotion Office.
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-06 (Sun) 1:30–3:30pm |
| Limit | 50 people |
| For | Those interested in South America |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Cost | Free |
| Teacher | Georthon Branquinho (Representative of the Japan office of the Mercosur Tourism Promotion Office) |
| Host | HICE |
| Co-Host | Tunibra Travel Co., Ltd. |
The 10th “Yukata Festa Hamamatsu” World Yukata Style Contest
| Location | Hamamatsu Gallery Mall “Soramo” Special Stage |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-06 (Sun) 3–5pm |
| Limit | About 30 females |
| For | Foreign resident females aged 16+ |
| Application | In person at HICE *Application required before the event |
| Cost | Free (Yukata fitting and cleaning fees separate) |
| Host | HICE |
| Other | Yukata rental (1,100 yen), fitting (500 yen). Be sure to bring your own t-shirt, leggings and geta (beach sandals). |
Learning through Parent-Child Interaction: Parent & Child English
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-13 (Sun) 10am–noon |
| Limit | 15 parent-child groups |
| For | Parents and their children aged 3–6 years old |
| Cost | Members: 700 yen, non-members: 1,400 yen; cost is for materials for each parent-child group (1 parent, 1 child) *Cost for each additional parent/child in a group: 300 yen for members, 500 yen for non-members |
| Teacher | Filipinos English Teachers in Japan |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | By phone or in person at HICE |
Multicultural Cooking Experience - Brazilian Cooking in Portuguese
Make food from other countries while speaking the native language! Chat with and become friends with foreign residents! Recipes included.
| Location | CREATE Hamamatsu, 4F Cooking Room |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-19 (Sat) 10am–12:30pm |
| Limit | 25 people per class |
| Cost | HICE Members: 2,000 yen per class Non-members: 2,500 yen per class (To cover for ingredients, etc.) |
| Teacher | Luciene |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Other | MENU: Feijao (Brazilian Black Bean Stew), Brazilian Vinaigrette Sauce, etc. |
Let’s E-kaiwa! (July 20)
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-20 (Sun) 1:30–3:30pm |
| Limit | 20 people |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Cost | HICE members - 1,000 yen Non-members - 1,500 yen |
| Teacher | Brittany Ford (USA) |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | TEL：053-458-2170 |
1st Peru Festival in Hamamatsu
Please come and enjoy Peruvian cuisine, culture and music.
| Location | Hamamatsu Soramo (Hamamatsu City Gallery Mall) |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-26 (Sat) 11am–8pm |
| Application | Please come to the venue on the day |
| Cost | Free |
| Host | Japanese Peruvian Culture Exchange Association |
| Contact | Japanese Peruvian Culture Exchange Association Tel: 053-488-4973 Email: nihon.peru.bunka@gmail.com |
Hamamatsu Power Spot Industry and Disaster History Walk in English
Come and join us on a walk around Hamamatsu while communicating in English and Japanese. Suzuki Plaza→Udon restaurant Mokuya→Jizouin Temple→Kumano Shrine (approx. 3km)
| Location | Gather at JR Takatsuka Station |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2014-07-26 (Sat) 10am–3pm |
| Limit | 36 people (first come basis) |
| For | Hamamatsu residents and foreign residents |
| Application | Email sinzlife@gmail.com or phone in Japanese 090-7512-8116 (Yamanaka) or in English 090-9126-3393 (Shimizu) |
| Cost | Free |
| Host | Hamamatsu Sightseeing Volunteer Guide |
| Other | All participants will receive a free original good fom Suzuki Motors |
Free Legal Counseling
General legal consultation for foreigners in Japan. Attendance is FREE and interpretation is offered in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog.
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Content | Any kinds of legal consultation |
| Date/Time | 2014-07-31 (Thu) 1–4pm (Pre-registration required. Registration time 9am-noon. You must register in person during this time.) |
| For | Foreign residents, their proxies or Japanese residents who associate with foreign residents. |
| Cost | FREE |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | TEL:053-458-2170 |
| Other | SPONSORS: Shizuoka Bar Association, Kanto Federation of Bar Associations |
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 |
