International Exchanges
Guide to the International Communication and Exchanges in 2022
Kanazawa International Lounge (KIL) plans events for communication between foreign residents and people of the local community as shown below.
as of July 2022
1. Events executed by Lounge
| Events | Date | Venue | Description |
| NPO corporation establishment commemorative event | 30 May 2022 | Kanazawa Public Hall | NPO launch. Community Development through Collaboration. Lecturer: Asuka Yoshihara |
| Zoom training / video editing training | as needed | Use of Zoom to conduct meetings, trainings and for work | |
| Local Extension Course | TBD | "Thinking about multicultural coexistence in the region" Lecturer: Norman Nakamura |
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| Lounge Festival | TBD | Introdution of Lounge Activities, introduction to various cultures, Collaboration with Local organiszations, Attractions. Collaboration with Kanazawa Ward. | |
| Japanese culture experience for foreigners | 07 Aug 2022 | Kanazawa Public Hall: Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 | Let's enjoy various Japanese Games. Cooperation: Kanto Gakuin University Hosoya Seminar |
| Walking Tour for Foreign Residents | Sun, 13 Nov 2022 reserve day - 20 Nov |
Shibacho Fishing Port / Shibacho Seaside Farm | Guide foreigners about Kanazawa Ward / Visit Shiba fishing port. End with Mikan-picking at Shiba Seaside Farm. * Collaboration with Yokohama Kanazawa City Guide Association |
| Brush-up Training | TBD | Training for Japanese Language Department and other department of the Lounge. | |
| Japanese Language Speech Presentation | Mar 2022 | Showcase the results of Japanese Language Learning | |
| Parents meeting of Kamome Class | 14 Aug 2022 | Kanazawa Public Hall: Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 | Discussion about the purpose of Kamome Class and other topic |
| Kamome Class Volunteer teachers Workshop | TBD | Learn the knowhow of supporting students. Study the training material and share information. | |
| Workshop for Lounge Reception Staff | First Half of 2022 | Conduct training regarding the Residence status in order to facilitate consultations at the reception. | |
| Gallery Exhibition at Ward Office | 6 to 11 Mar 2023 | Kanazawa Ward Activity Center Gallery | Introduction of Lounge Activities |
| Kamome Class (Presentation Ceremony) | TBD | Present the results of learnings from children in the Kamome classroom for the year. Introduction of Kamome classroom to the local people. |
2. Cooperation between Ward Office and Local Groups
| Events | Date | Venue | Description |
| Providing Information to Japanese Language Students | TBD | Provide Information to Foreign Residents for living comfortably in this locality | |
| Gathering of Mothers from Multiple cultures | Once Every Month | Tokotoko | Gathering of foreign resient mothers having infants and small children, promoted by "Mother`s Project" |
| Gsthering for Talking in various Langauages | TBD | Introduction to various Cultures, Understand the resonances of sound ofJapanes and various Languages. Introduction to Foreign Books. Introduction to Foreign BookReader. | |
| Support to Multiculture section of Kanazawa Ward Office thru Editing public relations paper | as needed | Under the Theme of "Living along with Foreign Residents", support Kanzawa ward Office to convey and hear the voice of Foreign Residents. | |
| Simulation for Disaster Relief Vounteer | TBD | Participation in Support Team for Disaster Relief practise. Support Foreign Residents through participation in translation team. | |
| Distribution of multilanguage Medication Record book | Under Distribution | Lounge reception | Explanation and Distrbution of Multi-language Medical Record Book |
| Kanakatsu Autumn Festival | Nov. 2022 | Kanakatsu | Picture book exhibition |
Guide to the International Communication and Exchanges in 2021
Kanazawa International Lounge (KIL) plans events for communication between foreign residents and people of the local community as shown below.
as of Aug 2021
1. Work executed by Lounge| Events | Date | Venue | Description |
| Zoom Training, Video Editing Training | as needed | Training and Use of Work Meeting using Zoom. Also learn Video Editing Methods. | |
| Lecture for Community people | TBD | "To truly think about multicultural coexistence in the community" Lecturer: Norman Nakamura | |
| Lounge Festival | 27 Feb 2022 | Kanazawa Public Hall | Introduction of lounge activities. Introducing various cultures. Cooperation with local organizations. Attractions. Collaboration with the ward. |
| Japanese cultural experience for foreign Residents | Sun, 26 Sep | Kanazawa Public Hall | Wrap PET bottles neatly using the Japanese tradition "Furoshiki". |
| Walk Tour for foreign Residents | Sun, 14 Nov | Introduce Spots inside the Ward and guide the foreign Residents. End with Orange picking at Shiba Seaside Farm | |
| Course for understanding multiple cultures | Feb 2022 | Learn about the geography, history, and culture of Peru, South America as part of understanding multiple cultures | |
| Japanese Language Brush up Workshop | Jan/Feb 2022 | Workshop to teach Japanese Language in Japanese Language class and other Lounge departments (two times) | |
| Japanese Language Speech Presentation | Mar 2022 | Showcase the results of Japanese Language Learning | |
| Parents meeting of Kamome Class | 01 Aug 2021 | Kanazawa Public Hall | Explanation of Entry system into Japanese High Schools |
| Kamome Class Volunteer teachers Workshop | TBD | Learn the knowhow of supporting students. Study the training material and share information. | |
| Gallery Exhibition from Ward Citizens | 7 to 12 Mar 2022 | Kanazawa Ward Activity Center Gallery | Introduction of Lounge Activities |
| Kamome Class (Presentation Ceremony) | Mar 2022 | Present the results of learnings from children in the Kamome classroom for the year. Introduction of Kamome classroom to the local people. |
2. Cooperation between Ward Office and Local Groups
| Events | Date | Venue | Description |
| Providing Information to Japanese Language Students | Provide Information to Foreign Residents for living comfortably in this locality | ||
| Gathering of Mothers from Multiple cultures | Once Every Month | Tokotoko | Gathering of foreign resient mothers having infants and small children, promoted by "Mother`s Project" |
| Gsthering for Talking in various Langauages | Nov. 2021 | TBD | Introduction to various Cultures, Understand the resonances of sound ofJapanes and various Languages. Introduction to Foreign Books. Introduction to Foreign BookReader. |
| Kanakatsu Autumn Festival | Nov. 2021 | Kanakatsu | Cooperation for Introduction and reading of various language books |
| 21st Kanazawa Biennale International child pictures Exhibition | 14 to 20 Dec 2021 | Kanazawa Public Hall | Exhibition of pictures of children from world. Support for Reception and Operation. |
| Support to Multiculture section of Kanazawa Ward Office Circular Notice | Jan 2022 | Under the Theme of "Living along with Foreign Residents", support Kanzawa ward Office to convey and hear the voice of Foreign Residents. | |
| Simulation for Disaster Relief Vounteer | 21 Jan 2022 | Iki-iki Center | Participation in Support Team for Disaster Relief practise. Support Foreign Residents through participation in translation team. |
| Distribution of multilanguage Medication Record book | From April 2021 | Explanation and Distrbution of Multi-language Medical Record Book |
Guide to the International Communication and Exchanges in 2020
Kanazawa International Lounge (KIL) plans events for communication between foreign residents and people of the local community as shown below.
as of May,2020
| Events | Date | Venue | Description |
| Introduction of Japanese Culture to Foreign Residents | Sun,. 15th Nov 13:00-16:00 |
Haksan Toukou Zenji Temple | Let us try siting in Zazen Posture. . Connect with Yokohama CityGuide Association |
| Lounge Festival (Cancelled) |
Sat, 16th Jan 2021 13:00-15:30 |
Kanazawa Public Hall | International Exchange,Lounge Introduction, Introduction to people living in this locality, Understanding other cultures |
Guide to the International Communication and Exchanges in 2019
Kanazawa International Lounge (KIL) plans events for communication between foreign residents and people of the local community as shown below.
as of May,2019
| Events | Date | Venue | Description |
| Speech meeting opened to the community | Mon. May 27 15:00-16:30 After KIL general meeting |
Kanazawa town hall | Theme: Thinking about the community where every people can live comfortably. Speaker: Mr. Minoru Numao |
| Walking tour for foreign residents | Sun. June 2 13:00-16:00 |
Shomyo-ji Temple | Why don’t you visit Shomyo-ji Temple: Enjoy walking from Kanazawa-bunko Station to the temple and watching its garden and architecture. |
| Parents’ meeting at Kamome classes | Sat. June 15 13:30-15:30 |
Kanatatsu | Explain the system to enter high schools in Kanagawa to the parents of children coming to Kamome classes. |
| Kamome summer classes at Kanakatsu | Mon. July 22 – Wed. July 24 15:30-18:00 |
Kanakatsu | Kamome special classes during the summer vacation. |
| Kamome summer classes at Office Kanazawa | Thu. July 25 – Sat. July 27 15:30-18:00 |
Office Kanazawa | Kamome special classes during the summer vacation. |
| Kamome summer classes at Office Kanazawa | Mon. Aug 19 –Wed. Aug 21 15:30-18:00 |
Office Kanazawa | Kamome special classes during the summer vacation. |
| Kamome summer classes at Kanakatsu | Thu. Aug 22 – Sat. Aug 24 15:30-18:00 |
Kanakatsu | Kamome special classes during the summer vacation. |
| Indonesian cooking class | Wed. Sept 11 10:00am – 2:00pm |
Tomioka-Namiki regional center | Provide a chance to community people to learn Indonesian cooking. |
| Provide useful information to foreign residents | October | Exchange room at YCU | Provide useful information to live in Japan to foreign residents learning at Japanese classes |
| Study training for volunteers at Japanese classes | Jan, 2020 | TBD | Study training for volunteers at Japanese classes and other groups who teach Japanese to foreign people. |
| Lounge Festival | Sat. November 30 12:20-16:30 |
Multipurpose room at Kanazawa town Hall | Introduce Kanazawa Lounge activities to people of the community: Presentation by students at Japanese classes, introduction of various cultures, and co-working with other groups of the community. |
| Mothers’ gathering with multicultural background |
Monthly 10:30-11:30 |
Toko-toko | Mothers’ gathering who have babies or children with foreign culture background. It is leaded by the project “Moms are in the center.” |
| Speech meeting in various languages | Sun. Nov 24 13:30-15:0 0 |
Large meeting room at Kanazawa Library |
Some volunteer reads a book in his/her mother language and other one reads it in Japanese. Learn difference of the pronunciation between foreign languages and Japanese. |
| The20th KANAGAWA BIENNNIEL World Children’s Art Exhibition | 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, from December 10 to 15 | Tamokuteki-shitsu (Multipurpose room), Kanazawa Kokaido (public hall) | Admission fee : Free |
| Disaster simulation and training of volunteers | Sun. Feb 1, 2020 | Iki-iki Center at Kanazawa | Participate in the training program preparing for disasters. Talk with several foreign people of the Japanese class about disasters and exchange information with them. |
| Understanding various cultures | Jan 19, 2020 13:30-15:30 |
Multipurpose room at Kanazawa town Hall | Introduce Vietnam, their culture and musical instruments. |
| Presentation by everyone at Kamome classes (Cancelled) | Fri. Mar 20, 2020 10:00-13:30 |
Multipurpose room at Kanazawa town Hall | Children at Kamome classes make presentations to their friend and parents showing their improvement of the year. |
We will provide detailed information for you when event dates come closer. Please keep checking our information.
Information for International Exchange Event in 2018
We, Kanazawa International Lounge, are planning a lot of events to interchange
between foreign residents living in Kanazawa-ku and local people in
2018 as below.
| Event | Time and Date | Venue | What to do |
| Let’s walk along Kanazawa-hakkei to Nojima | April 29 (Sun) | Kanazawa-hakkei area | We visited and learned “Eight views of Kanazawa-hakkei” while walking. |
| Open Lecture (Following the general meeting) |
May 28 (Mon) (Following the general meeting) |
Multipurpose room*1 | Getting closer to parents and their children connected to foreign countries Lecturer: Ms. Mariko Takekawa |
| Kamome Class Parent’s Meeting |
June 9 (Sat) 1) 10:00 - 11:30 2) 13:00 - 14:30 |
Multipurpose room*1 | Introducing Kamome Class and orientation to foreign residents |
| Collaboration Event with Support Center for Community Activities | June 25 (Fri) 12:00 - 13:10 |
Multipurpose room*1 | Your World Expanding with Mini musical concert and Indonesian dance |
| Japanese Culture Experience for foreign residents | July 14 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:30 |
Dai-kaigisitsu (Large conference room) in Kanazawa -chiku center | Let’s dance to “Sakura sakura” song, Cherry blossom, Japanese traditional song, in yukata, Japanese cotton kimono for the summer season. |
| Kamome Summer School (Kanakatsu) |
July 23 (Mon) - 28 (Fri) 15:30 - 18:00 |
Kanakatsu | The special summer classes and learning support by Kamome Class |
| Kamome Summer School (Namiki) |
August 20 ( Mon) - 24 (Fri) 15:30 ? 18:00 |
Office Kanazawa in Namiki | The special summer classes and learning support by Kamome Class |
| Cooking class on Chinese cuisine for foreign residents | September 21 (Fri) 10:30 ? 14:30) |
Kanazawa Community Center | Providing foreign residents the opportunity to learn Chinese cuisine |
| Lecture on Separating Garbage | September 16 (Sun), 18 (Tue), 22 (Sat), and 27 (Thu) 11:15 - 11:45 |
4 times in Japanese Classes*2 | Explaining how to separate and dispose of garbage to foreign residents |
| Brush-up Training Workshop | Octover 5 (Fri) 17:30-20:30 |
Ikiiki Center Kanazawa | Training workshops to teach Japanese language for Japanese volunteers teachers and other volunteers |
| Lounge Festival | November 23 (Fri) 12:30 - 16:30 |
Multipurpose room*1 | - Introducing Lounge activities and different cultures - Cooperation with local groups’ Attractions |
| Multicultural Mom’s meeting | July 10 (Tue) 10:30 ? 11:30 |
Tokotoko | Meeting for parents or guardians who have foreign children and infants. Host: Mom-centered project |
| Meeting for “Let’s talk with various languages” | November 18 (Sun) Time: Undecided |
Dai-kaigisitsu (Large conference room) in Kanazawa -chiku center | Introducing different cultures. Learning various sounds between Japanese and foreign languages |
| Disaster countermeasure simulation for volunteers October | December 8 (Sat) | Ikiiki Center Kanazawa | Taking part in “Disaster countermeasure simulation” and think disaster from viewpoint of foreign residents |
| Multi-Cultual Seminar | January 12 (Sat) 14:00 - 16:00 |
Multipurpose room*1 | Professor David Yano will talk about multi-cultual life style, especially between Japan and Ghana. |
| Open Lecture | Undecided (between January and February) | Multipurpose room*1 | Thinking about multicultural coexistence multicultural understandingThinking about mul |
| Learn and understand various cultures: --- Slovak culture and Fuyara performance --- |
February13(Wed) 14:00 to 15:00 |
Multipurpose room*1 | Speaker Mr. Matej Colenic tells you about the country. You will also enjoy the performance of one of Slovak traditional musical instruments, Fuyara. |
| Kamome Class Presentation | March 23 (Sat), 2019 | Multipurpose room*1 | Presentations by children in Kamome Class this year’s success |
*1: Multipurpose room in Town hall of Kanazawa-ku is on the 2nd floor of Kanazawa Ward Office.
*2: 2nd floor in Seagull Center, Yokohama City University
When the details have been decided, we'll updte the information.
2017 International Exchanges: Events
Kanazawa International Lounge plans various events that contribute to exchange
between people from other countries and local residents.
| Event | Date and Time | Place | Contents |
| Kamome Class Parent’s Meeting |
May 20 (Sat) | the Namiki district the Hakkei district |
Introducing Kamome Class to foreign residents and a friendly gathering |
| Open Lecture (Following the annual meeting) |
May 22 (Mon) (Following the annual meeting) |
Kanazawa Public Hall | Peru and Japan, the history of emigration Lecturer: Ms. Keiko Tanahara |
| Collaboration Event with Support Center for Community Activities | June 30 (Fri) 12:10-13:30 |
Kanazawa Public Hall | Introducing two sections on the second floor of Kanazawa Ward Office to local residents and introducing different cultures |
| Kamome Summer School (Kanakatsu) |
July 24 (Mon) - 28 (Fri) 15:30-18:00 | Kanakatsu | The special summer classes and learning support by Kamome Class |
| Kamome Summer School (Namiki) |
August 21 (Mon) - 25 (Fri) | Office Kanazawa in Namiki | The special summer classes and learning support by Kamome Class |
| Lecture on Separating Garbage | September | 4 times in Japanese Classes | Explaining how to separate and dispose of garbage to foreign residents In cooperation with the Resources & Waste Recycling Bureau |
| Cooking Class on Japanese Cuisine for Foreigners | September 23 (Sat / National holiday) | Tomioka Namiki Community Center | ’Nori-maki’ (Sushi roll) and ‘Kenchin-jiru soup’ (vegetable miso soup) Providing foreigners the opportunity to understand Japanese culture and to learn Japanese cuisine |
| Kamome Class Parent’s Meeting |
November 11 (Sat) | the Namiki district the Hakkei district |
Introducing Kamome Class to foreign residents and a friendly gathering |
| Kanagawa Biennial | November 24 (Fri) - 30 (Thu) | Kanazawa Public Hall | World Children's Art Exhibition in Kanazawa Ward venue 9:00-17:00 |
| the 10th Anniversary of Kanazawa International Lounge (Ceremony) (Lecture) (Attraction in the Lounge Festival) |
December 3 (Sun)12:30-16:30 | Kanazawa Public Hal | Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kanazawa International Lounge Anniversary ceremony Issuing an anniversary booklet |
| Thinking about multicultural coexistence | |||
| Introducing Lounge activities and different cultures Cooperation with local groups Attractions |
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| Brushup Training Workshop | undecided | undecided | Training workshops to teach Japanese language for Japanese volunteer teachers and other volunteers |
| Training Workshop for volunteers who teach children | undecided | undecided | Training workshop for volunteers |
| Lecture Series to Understand Different Cultures “3-Day Course Learning Languages” - Myanmares |
February, 2018 | undecided | Learning languages and knowing cultures |
| Kamome Class Presentation | March 24(Sat), 2018 | Kanazawa Public Hall | Presentations by children in Kamome Class this year’s success |
When the details have been decided, we'll updte the information.
2016 International Exchanges: Events
| Events | Dates & Times | Locations | Details |
| Collaboration Event between Yumekamon and Kanazawa International Lounge | July 13 (Wed) 12:10 - 13:30 |
Public Hall 2F Kanazawa Ward Office |
Enjoy and come in touch with foreign cultures Mini concerts and experience corner |
| Kamome Summer School at Kanakatsu | July 25 (Mon) to 29 (Sat) 15:30 - 18:00 |
Kanakatsu | Summer school for Children with foreign backgrounds |
| Parents' Meeting | July 28 (Fri) 17:00 - 18:00 |
Kanakatsu | Parents can visit Kamome Summer School at Kanakatsu and talk with each other. |
| Kamome Summer School at Namiki |
August 18 (Thu), 19 (Fri), 20 (Sat), 23 (Tue) and 24 (Wed) 15:30 - 18:00 |
Office Kanazawa (in Kanazawa Sports Center) |
Summer school for Children with foreign backgrounds |
| Parents' Meeting | August 20 (Sat) 17:00 - 18:00 |
Office Kanazawa (in Kanazawa Sports |
Parents can visit Kamome Summer School at Kanakatsu and talk with each other. |
| How to make a Japanese-style Lunchbox | September 22 (Thu) 10:00 - 13:00 |
Cooking Room 2F Tomioka Namiki Community Center |
Cooking lesson for foreigners |
| Lounge Festival | |||
| Multi-Cultual Seminar and Workshop | |||
| Japanese Speech Contest | |||
| Annual Kamome class Presentation |
Events in 2014
| Events | Dates & Times | Locations | Details |
| Kamome Summer Session @ Namiki for children | Aug 18(Mon)-22(Fri) 16:30-17:30 (16:30-18:00 on Aug 20) |
Office KANAZAWA at KANAZAWA Sports Center |
Get help on your studies before you start your 2nd semester! |
| Japanese Culture Bus Tour | Sept 28(Sun) 9:00-15:00 |
NHK Studio Park & Kabuki-za, Tokyo |
Join us on a bus tour to take a closer look inside Japan! |
| School Guidance for Parents | Oct 25(Sat) | Koryu-shitsu, Segull Center @Yokohama City University(YCU) |
Staff will give guidance about Japanese education system and answer questions you may have. |
| Japanese Teaching Workshop for our Volunteers (3-class course) |
Nov 5,12,17 18:00-19:30 |
Ikiiki Center, Kanazawa | Improve your Japanese teaching skills as volunteers! |
| Panel Discussion with Guest Speakers from Embassy of India and EL Salvador |
Nov 16(Sun) 13:00-16:00 |
Icho-no-Yakata, YCU |
Learn different cultures through presentation by guest speakers, followed by a discussion. |
| Open Seminar including People Living in Kanazawa-ku | Dec 1(Mon) 15:00-17:00 |
Ikiiki Center, Kanazawa | Learn about Inter-cultual communication in Japanese Language. |
| Lounge Festival | Dec 21(Sun) 10:00-15:00 |
Mutsuura Community Center (Chiku Center) |
Come and join us for international festival of presentation , food, dance, and music etc. |
| Multi-Cultual Seminar and Workshop | Jan 19(Mon),2015 15:00-17:00 |
Ikiiki Center, Kanazawa | Learn from presentation by speakers about "Language and Culture", followed by a discussion. |
| Japanese Speech Contest | Mar 2015 | Koryu-shitsu, Seagull Center @YCU |
Presentations by students in our Japanese classes, followed by a discussion. |
| Annual Kamome class Presentation | Mar 2015 | Office KANAZAWA or KANAKATSU | Presentations by our Kamome class students in Japanese. |
Our Events held in 2013
| Event Programs | Date and Time | Place | Details |
| Bus tour | June 30(Sunday) 8:30～16：30 |
The National Diet and Edo-Tokyo Museum |
・We will visit The National Diet with a guide. ・We will learn a history and culture during Edo period and old Tokyo. |
| Useful information on disaster prevention | September | Kanazawa International Lounge | ・Japanese classes's student learning in our lounge, will learn how to deal with in case an earthquake and other big disasters in various situation. |
| BBQ Party | September 29 (Sunday) | Nojima park | ・Join us on September 29 for the Nojima BBQ party and let's have fun with people from the world. |
| Panel discussion | Undecided | Yokohama City University (Plan) | ・Understanding multi-cultural values by knowing different cultural values and believes. |
| BBQ Party | September 30(Sunday) | Nojima park | Join us on September 30 for the Nojima BBQ party and lets have fun with
people from the world. |
| Panel discussion | November 25(Sunday) 13:30～15:30 |
Yokohama City University | Understanding multi-cultural values by knowing different cultural values and believes. |
| Expert lecture on Japanese education and employment system for foreign residents | November | Kanazawa International Lounge | An educational expert provides Japanse education and public high schools's entrance system. |
| Workshop for plain Japanse to use | December | Kanazawa International Lounge | An expert provides basic Japanese in plain Japanese to comminicate with foreigners. |
| Cooking Class |
January 21(Monday) 11:00-13:30 | Undecided | Come and Try Homemade Cooking by a foreign instructor. |
| Lounge festival |
The middle of March | Undecided | ・We provide our lounge's various kinds of activities for local residents. |
Our Events held in 2012
How to join?
Event
information and details about events can be found on our website one month
in advance.
Event
flyers will be also posted on the bulletin boards at Kanazawa Ward Office
and other public facilities in Kanazawa ward, such as the library and the
Chiku-center. Please check the details on them.
If
you need a help, RSVS is not required - Just come to visit or contact us!
Parking space is not available, please use bus or train.
How to become a member of the lounge?
Those who want to be a member
of the lounge, please feel free to come and visit us!
