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: HICE 
: Hamamatsu Intercultural Center
: Hamamatsu Foreign Resident Study Support Center
| Date | Time | Content | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 (Sat) | 10am–noon | Guidance for Foreign Residents on Preparations to Enter Elementary School | Hamamatsu City Hall, Northern Building 1st Floor, Meeting Room 101 |
| 07 (Sat) | 9:30am–noon, 1–4:30pm | Free Tax Counseling | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
| 07 (Sat) | 9:30am–noon, 1–4:30pm | Free Tax Counseling | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
| 15 (Sun) | 10am–6pm | 5th Hamamatsu Global Fair | CREATE Hamamatsu |
| 21 (Sat) | 10am–12:30pm | Multicultural Cooking Experience - English Cooking in English | CREATE Hamamatsu 4F Cooking Room |
| 22 (Sun) | 10am–1pm | Ashitaba Cooking Club | Takadai Community Collaboraion Center |
| 22 (Sun) | 1:30–2:30pm | Experience Madagascan Style Tag, Kobara! | Hikuma Community Collaboration Center |
| 22 (Sun) | 1:30–3:30pm | Let's E-kaiwa | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
26 (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 |
Guidance for Foreign Residents on Preparations to Enter Elementary School
An easy to understand explanation of what Japanese elementary schools are like, and what you need to prepare. Also an opportunity to discuss any questions and worries you may have about entering school. There will be interpretation available in Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, English and Indonesian.
| Location | Hamamatsu City Hall, Northern Building 1st Floor, Meeting Room 101 |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2015-02-07 (Sat) 10am–noon |
| For | (1) Children of foreign residents who plan to enter a state elementary school in April 2015, and their guardians. (2) Children of foreign residents who are considering entering Japanese elementary school in the future, and their guardians. |
| Application | Come directly to the event on the day |
| Contact | Hamamatsu City Board of Education, Educational Development Division, Educational Counseling Support Center Ichkawa 053-457-2424 |
Free Tax Counseling
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Content | The East and West Hamamatsu Branches of the Tokai Certified Tax Accountant's Association will provide tax consulatation to foreigners living in Hamamatsu and Kosai. |
| Date/Time | 2015-02-07 (Sat) 9:30am–noon, 1–4:30pm |
| Limit | 40 people |
| For | Foreign residents who are trying to receive a tax refund and their families. |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Cost | FREE |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Other | Please bring your withholding statement (gensen choshuhyo), your residence card, the applicant's bank book and personal seal (inkan). *For those who are seeking tax exemption for dependents, please bring your marriage certificate, birth certificate and remittance receipts in addition to the above. *Interpretation available in Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog. |
Free Tax Counseling
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Content | The East and West Hamamatsu Branches of the Tokai Certified Tax Accountant's Association will provide tax consulatation to foreigners living in Hamamatsu. |
| Date/Time | 2015-02-07 (Sat) 9:30am–noon, 1–4:30pm |
| Limit | 40 people |
| For | Foreign residents who are trying to receive a tax refund and their families. |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Host | HICE |
| Other | Please bring your withholding statement (gensen choshuhyo), your residence card, the applicant's bank book and personal seal (inkan). *For those who are seeking tax exemption for dependents, please bring your marriage certificate, birth certificate and remittance receipts in addition to the above. *Interpretation available in Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog. |
5th Hamamatsu Global Fair
As well as the usual world market, world cuisine and experience workshops, there'll also be a special talk show by Eriko Yamaguchi, CEO of Motherhouse Ltd., a live performance by the multi-racial model-style vocal group, No Side, and much more! Suitable for parents and children to enjoy. Please come to the venue on the day.
| Location | CREATE Hamamatsu |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2015-02-15 (Sun) 10am–6pm |
| Host | HICE |
| Contact | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center (HICE) (TEL: 053-458-2170) |
| Other | SPONSOR: Hamamatsu International Understanding Education Net, Japan International Cooperation Agencey (JICA) Chubu, Hamamatsu Cultural Foundation |
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! Recipies included.
| Location | CREATE Hamamatsu 4F Cooking Room |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2015-02-21 (Sat) 10am–12:30pm |
| Limit | 25 people |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Cost | HICE Members: 1,500 yen Non-members: 2,000 yen (Ingredients, recipe and conversation book included) |
| Teacher | Ellen Mitchell (CIR / UK) |
| Host | HICE |
| Co-Host | Frective |
| Other | MENU: Cottage pie, scones |
Ashitaba Cooking Club
Anyone up for some internationalization through home cooking? This month includes a sushi rolls, honey-grilled mackerel, tomato salad and pumpkin red-bean soup with soymilk dango.
| Location | Takadai Community Collaboraion Center (Naka-ku, Wago-cho) |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2015-02-22 (Sun) 10am–1pm |
| Limit | 20 people |
| Application | By phone, 053-472-5517 or 090-2611-6339 |
| Cost | 1,000 yen (For location hire and ingredients) |
| Other | Please bring an apron, a towel and a bandana. |
Experience Madagascan Style Tag, Kobara!
Enjoy Kobara, the sport that’s popular amongst Madagascan children, in English!
| Location | Hikuma Community Collaboration Center (3-13-10 Hikuma, Naka-ku) |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2015-02-22 (Sun) 1:30–2:30pm |
| Limit | 30 people |
| For | Elementary school students |
| Application | By phone or in person at HICE |
| Cost | Free |
| Host | HICE |
| Co-Host | Frective, JICA |
Let's E-kaiwa
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | 2015-02-22 (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 | |
| Host | HICE |
Free Legal Counseling
General legal consultation for foreigners in Japan. Attendence is FREE and interpretation is offered in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Tagalog.
| Location | Hamamatsu Intercultural Center |
|---|---|
| Content | Any kind of legal consultation |
| Date/Time | 2015-02-26 (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 |
| Host | HICE |
| 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 |
