Development Training for Supporters of Foreign Students and Children 外国籍児童・生徒サポーター養成研修

Many different problems can arise when supporting a child through his/her development. For foreign children living in Japan, small problems can quickly become large problems if not addressed appropriately. If you have a child of foreign nationality in your care (for example as a teacher), then perhaps this training program can assist you.

This course will run on 6 selected Saturdays between August 28 and January 22, 2011 at the Nagoya International Center.
Places are limited and reservations are required. The course will be held in Japanese only.

For full information see here (Japanese)

Japanese Classes at the NIC

The Center’s ever-popular adult Japanese program offers 7 types of classes ranging from conversation for beginners to Kanji. There is also a children's Japanse class!
Classes start again in September 2010!  → Go!

Kyuban Matsuri

Experience community building with a smile at an international family festival in the heart of multicultural Minato Ward!
Events include a soccer tournament, a World matsuri, bon dancing, a taiko drum performance from the children of Kyuban Kindergarten, stage performances, and songs & dances from around the world!
When: Saturday, August 21 (13:00 - 20:00) & Sunday, August 22 (10:00 - 15:00)
Where: Tokai Elementary School & Kyuban Danchi, Minato Ward
Access: A 10 minute walk from Tokai-dori Subway Station, exit 4 (see map below)
For further information call the Nagoya International Center’s Exchange and Cooperation Projects Division at 052-581-5689.

Free Health Consultations for Children of Foreign Nationality

In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to prevent illness, the Medical Information Center Aichi (MICA) is offering free health & dental consultations to foreign children and their parents in English and Portuguese. The consultations will include a height, weight, bone density, and body fat percentage check, urine analysis, a chest x-ray, a dental check, an abdominal examination, dental hygiene instruction, and an explanation of the results. Reservations are not required! Children should attend with a parent.
When: Sunday, August 22 (13:00 - 15:00) - as part of the Kyuban Matsuri (see above)
Where: Tokai Elementary, Minato Ward (see map on page 7 )
More information: Call the Nagoya International Center 3F Counter - 052-581-0100

Take Part in Disaster Prevention Training

The Nagoya International Center is offering foreign residents the opportunity to join Disaster Prevention Day training on Sunday, September 5 (08:00 - 11:00) in the Hirabari area of Tempaku Ward.

Foreign residents from each target language – English, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese - are needed. The training will be held on the assumption that a devastating earthquake has occurred in the Nagoya area. Participants will be asked to take part in an evacuation center simulation as refugee foreign residents who are unable to understand Japanese. Knowledge of Japanese is not required as volunteer interpreters will be present. Participants will also be able to observe first aid and rescue training. Participants will also receive a related complimentary gift.
If you would like to participate call 052-581-5689 (Tues to Sun 09:00 - 17:00) or text vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp  before Friday, August 20.

Children’s Story Book Time

Come and share in the fun at the Nagoya International Center 3F Library and listen to foreign volunteers as they read a selection of books from the library's vast children's story book section in their native language.

■No reservations required.  ■Participation is free.

■Upcoming Schedule
- Sunday, August 22 (14:00 - 14:30) in English
- Sunday, September 12 (10:30 - 11:00) in English
- Sunday, September 26 (14:00 - 14:30) in English and Spanish
- Sunday, October 10 (10:30 - 11:00) in English
- Sunday, October 24 (14:00 - 14:30) in English and French