Greetings everyone!

I am happy to announce the following free seminar, open to the public. It is for non-Japanese workers currently employed or seeking employment in Japan who wish to deepen their understanding of the (sometimes complicated) system of employment insurance/social security system. The seminar will be conducted in 3 languages – English, Chinese and Japanese – by a Labor and Social Security Consultant.

Date and Time: October 29th (Thursday) 18:00-19:00

Place: Kobe International Community Center Room (Sannomiya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building)

Please note that this event is not sponsored by the Kansai Consular Corps. Rather, this event is sponsored by the Kobe City International Center for Cooperation and Communication (KICC) – a subsidiary of the International Department of Kobe City. (Coincidentally, the KCC Executive Secretariat also works at the KICC, so you can contact Angie if you have any questions!)

KICC is offering this seminar for the first time due to increasing questions/needs regarding the Japanese insurance system from non-Japanese Kobe residents and foreign exchange students. However, you need not be a resident of Kobe City to participate! KCC members are encouraged to share this information with any constituents they feel appropriate.

Additional details and registration information available here: 社労士ポスターVERSION 2（英語）

General questions (in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese or Portuguese) can be directed to KICC at: kic03@kicc.jp

Kansai Consular Corps Members and Associates can also direct questions to Angie at the KCC: ryojidan0818@yahoo.co.jp

I’m thrilled to draw your attention to this month-long celebration of British culture (and food!) happening at the Hankyu Store in Umeda.

It looks like  October 7-13th will be a particularly exciting time to stop by. Looking forward to meeting you there (I’ll be where ever the food is)!

http://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/honten/h/britishfair2015/

Good morning! This is Angie from the Kansai Consular Corps office.

I recently received a guest – Mr. Tokieda –  from the Junior Chamber of International (JCI) of Awaji. I am very excited to share with you all the information he provided regarding a promotional day-trip to Awajishima for non-Japanese residents and tourists.

Day and Time: Wednesday October 28th 9am to 9:30pm

Place: Bus pick-up at Shin Osaka

Tour Highlights: Taste what is arguably Japan’s most delicious burger (this is not hyperbole, google it!), tour the place that, according to Japanese creation myth, was the first island in Japan, experience traditional arts and locally-produced sake.

Cost: Free, Reservation required.

Questions: Angie (Kansai Consular Corps) at ryojidan0818@yahoo.co.jp

We are sharing the following information on behalf of the Osaka Foundation of International Exchange, in case it may be helpful to you.

OFIX is currently recruiting for the position of “kokusai koryuin”.

The guidelines for application can be found at the following link:

http://www.ofix.or.jp/news.html#20150731

Please do share this information with anyone you think might be interested.

Also, please note that the application window is very short – the deadline is August 31st.

Greetings from the Kansai Consular Corps office in sunny and pleasant Kobe City!

KCC Members may recall that the Executive Secretariat shared information (via email) regarding the “International Industrial Fair 2015” organized by Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City as well as other members of the International Industrial Fair Executive Committee.

For your convenience, I will post the event information again here, as the date is soon approaching.

Date(s):               September 3^rd (Thursday) and September 4^th (Friday) 2015

Time:                   10:00am-5:00pm

Place:                   Kobe International Exhibit Hall Buildings 1&2 (Port Island, Kobe)

This event may be useful to government institutions and organizations that support small and medium-sized business, as many of our members do.

The event is free to the public and over 2500 attendees are forecasted to attend.

Additional information can be found in English and Japanese at the following website:

https://www.kobemesse.com/?page_id=3520

Thank you.

Good afternoon, everyone! This is Angie from the KCC office in Sannomiya.

Please allow me to share the following invitation from the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of  Kazakhstan in Osaka is pleased to announce its upcoming photograph exhibit titled 「カザフスタン共和国紹介写真展」, or “Introducing the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world. Possessing many charms, it is especially known for its beautiful nature and abundant natural resources. This exhibit is designed to introduce viewers to Kazakhstan’s culture, with the hope that guests may obtain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this country. The photo exhibit will also introduce important themes in Kazakhstan’s rich history.

The Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan warmly welcomes the public to attend.

Details are as follows:

Dates:   August 27^th , 2015(Thursday) to September 4^th , 2015 (Friday)

**Weekdays only (Open Monday through Friday, Closed Saturday and Sunday)

Time:    9:00am-5:00pm

Place:     Toshiba Company, Kansai (Osaka) Office

27F Umeda Hankyu Building Office Tower

8-1, Kakuta-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0017

Residents of Kobe City, as well as employees/interns of Foreign Consulates interested in Kobe City’s Community-based Disaster Activities for non-Japanese residents, are invited to attend a workshop on July 17th, 2015 from 13:30-16:00 titled “Lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake As Seen From the Perspective of Foreign Residents”. This workshop is a joint collaboration between the Kobe International Center for Cooperation and Communication (KIC), Japan International Cooperation Center (JICA), and the Kobe City Fire Department.

This workshop is also part of a month-long Knowledge-Sharing Program in which over 24 Disaster Management professionals from approximately 17 countries are participating in Kobe city. You will therefore have a chance to learn side-by-side with these JICA participants, share information, and gain a global perspective on how communities around the world are working to reduce vulnerability and cope with disasters.

2015 Community Disaster Awareness Program Participants Pose at JICA Kansai With Guest Lecturer from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

This workshop is appropriate for Junior High School-aged children (age 14 years) to adult and will focus on practical information Kobe residents need to know to be prepared in case of a disaster.

Registration Form in Japanese: 0717jica

Registration Form in English: 0717jica_eng

If you require additional information, please contact Mr. Hideki Nakashima (Manager, Project and Training Division) at jigyo@kicc.jp or Ms. Angela Troianos (Chief Coordinator, General Affairs Division) at a-troianos@kicc.jp at the KIC.

Representatives of the Dotonbori Local Merchants Association are pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for this year’s Dotonbori International Bon Dance.

Additional information in English and Japanese coming soon!

Mr. Daniel Aviolat, former Consul General of Switzerland and Honorary member of the Kansai Consular Corps, cordially invites you to a jazz performance on June 20th (Saturday) 2015.