 Information Regarding Free Consultation for Foreigner |
Free consultations, jointly hosted by Niigata-ken Gyoseisyoshi (Certified
administrative procedures specialist) Kai and the Niigata International
Association, will be available for foreigners. You can have a face to face
consultation with a gyoseisyoshi regarding visa issues and application
procedures. Interpreting service is available for those who don’t understand
Japanese. You can ask questions in your native language without worrying
about speaking Japanese.
| Date |
March 3, 2012 (Saturday) 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Venue |
Meeting room 1 Higashi-ku office 2nd floor (old Ito-Yokado)
(1-4-1 Shimokido, Higashi-ku, NIigata City) Telephone 090-7712-3445 |
Method of
Consultation |
Indivisual interview or by telephone |
| Consultee |
For those who wish to inquire about visa issues and application procedures |
| Topics |
Any topics related to visa issues and its applivation procedures |
| Application |
No advanced reservation is required. Come to the venue on the day. |
| Interpretation |
Japanese, English, Chinese, Thai, Tagalog, and Indonesian are available.
※Please call 090-7712-3445 for advanced booking. |
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Changes to the Basic Resident Registration Law
～Foreign residents will be subject to the Basic Resident Registration Law～
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With the soaring number of foreign nationals entering and residing in Japan each year, the establishment of a legal system by which municipalities can provide basic public services to both foreign and Japanese residents has become an urgent concern.
In order to address such concern, the law for partial amendments to the Basic Resident Registration Law was enacted at the 171st session of Diet and promulgated on July 15, 2009. This will make the Basic Resident Registration Law applicable to foreign residents and help improve their convenience and streamline municipalities’ operations. This amendment will come into effect within three years after the promulgation date (exact date is to be determined by the Cabinet).
For further information
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japanese / English / Korean)
Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba)
TEL:0258-39-2714 / FAX:0258-39-2715
E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| Protect Yourself from Natural Disasters |
Around 10:13 a.m. on July 16th, 2007, a powerful earthquake (Magnitude 6.8 on the Richter Scale) occured off the coast of the Chuetsu Region of Niigata Prefecture. A quake with an intensity level of 6+ on the Japanese Sesinminc Scale hit Kashiwazaki City, Nagaoka City, and Kariwa Villege in Niigata Prefecture as well as Iizuna Town in Nagano Prefecture. Some other neighboring areas were also hit by a quake with an intensity level over 5- on the Japanese Sesimic Scale. Aftershocks have still continued to occour. Additional aftershocks are predicted. You are advised to protect yourself by taking due precaution. Here are some useful tips for you to take.
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→Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in English
→Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in Portuguese
→Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in Chinese |
The city of Nagaoka has compiled a leaflet entitled "Leaflet for Evacuation in Case of an Earthquake."
This leaflet gives pictographic information which advises international residents what to do first when an earthquake occurs, where to seek information, and where you should stay away from.At a glance, the specially designed pictographs can immediately give you ideas on what to do in case of an earthquake.
Unfolding the leaflet reveals some detailed knowledge about earthquakes in Chinese, English, or Portuguese.
The final page can be used as an information card with all the necessary information about yourself , including your name, address, the location of your nearest shelter, languages you speak, your country embassy phone number, and an emergency contact person both in Japan and in your home country. Showing this information card to Japanese or someone who reads Japanese during an evacuation will certainly help you get to an evacuation shelter more safely. |
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→Leaflet ※Pictographs
→Unfolding the leaflet (Japanese)
→Unfolding the leaflet (English）
→Unfolding the leaflet (Chinese)
→Unfolding the leaflet (Portuguese) |
【For Further Information】
Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba)
TEL:0258-39-2714 / FAX:0258-39-2715
E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| Radiation Monitoring Information in Niigata Prefecture |
Although areas in the vicinity of the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi and Daini Nuclear Power Plants have been evacuated according to the national order for security, radiation monitoring being continuously conducted has shown no indication of abnormal conditions in Niigata Prefecture.
Currently the radiation levels detected at all of the monitoring posts placed in Niigata Prefecture are normal and there is no need to carry out any special countermeasures.
If there is even a small indication of abnormal conditions, necessary information to secure your safety will be immediately announced by the Niigata Prefectural Government. Since the advanced warning provides ample time, please remain calm and cautious, and listen to the announcement.
NIigata Prefecture Homepage(English)
【For Further Information】
Niigata Prefectural Nuclear Safety Management Division
TEL:025-282-1696 |
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Multi-lingual broadcast on every Wednesday
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From 6:30 to 7:00 every evening, the City of Nagaoka offers the the World Cafe-the FM Nagaoka-Chikyû Hiroba Multilingual Broadcasts for international residents in Nagaoka.
The World Cafe FM Nagaoka Chikyû Hiroba Multilingual Broadcasts
1st and 3rd Wednesday: Broadcasts in Chinese and Easy Japanese
2nd and 4th Wednesday: Broadcasts in English and Easy Japanese
Hours:18:30 - 19:00
| Contents: |
Useful Information from the City of Nagaoka,Seasonal Events, The Voice of Nagaokans |
【For Further Information】
Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba)
TEL:0258-39-2714 / FAX:0258-39-2715
E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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 Hiragana - Katakana Course |
The 6-week short Japanese learning course are offered for those who wish
to learn beginning level Japanese necessary for daily living.
| Date & Time |
February 19th(Sun.) - March 25th(Sun.)
Sundays （6 in all） 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p. m. (90 minutes) |
| Contents |
How to read and write Hiragana and Katakana |
| Fee |
￥1,500（for all lessons）
※If you start attending classes in the middle of the course,your fee will
be calculated as follows:
￥300×each lessons day that you attend
Please pay your fee at the beggining of the course to the International
Affairs Center. |
【Registration and Further Information】
Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba)
TEL:0258-39-2714 / FAX:0258-39-2715
E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| Japanese Lessonns at Your Convenience 【Nihongo Hiroba】 |
Flexible Japanese lessons will be offered to individuals or groups.
| Hours: |
Tuesdays and Fridays
Sundays |
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. |
| Place: |
Nagaoka International Affairs Center |
| Fee: |
No addmission fee |
| Contents: |
Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking on any Levels |
Organizers:Members of a volunteer group for teaching Japanese
【For Further Information】
Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba)
TEL:0258-39-2714 / FAX:0258-39-2715
E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| The 9th Cross-Cultural Get-Together |
Nagaoka City International Exchange Association will hold the 9th Cross-Cultural
Get-Together with the Honolulu Delegation.
Participants can enjoy taking part in fun and interesting programs and
tasting international cuisines.
Cross-Cultural Get-Together（PDF）※Japanese
| Date & Time |
Saturday, February 18
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p. m. |
| Venue |
Nagaoka Bernard (1-1000-1 Senshu, Nagaoka city)
※A pickup bus are offered from Nagaoka Civic Center
(Gather at Nagaoka Civic Center at 4:45 p.m.) |
| Programs |
* Viewing Yukishika Festival fireworks
* Cultural
introductions by international students
* Tasting cuisine from Nagaoka’s sister / friend cities including, Hawaiian, German, Swiss, Tahitian, and Texan dishes
* Raffles
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| Admission |
￥1,000 for international visitors
￥3,000 for adult members / ￥1,000 for student members
￥6,000 for adult visitors / ￥3,000 for student visitors
Free for elementary school students and under
Registration for membership (￥2,000/year for adults, ￥1,000/year for
students) is welcome.
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| Registration |
Please sign up by Friday, Feb. 10.
Please contact the Nagaoka City International Exchange Association with
applicant's information as follows:
①Name、②Contact Number、③Adult or Student、
④Member or Visitor、⑤Use Pickup Bus or Not |
【Registration and Further Information】
Nagaoka City International Exchange Association
TEL：0258－39－2207／ FAX：0258－39－2280
E-mail：intlexchange@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| The Cross-cultural Citizens Club Welcomes Your Membership |
The Cross-cultural Citizens Club aims to bring Nagaokans and international residents together through organizing and coordinating various activities in order to deepen mutual understanding and foster friendship.
Eligibility: Anyone is welcome. Proficiency of foreign languages is not necessary.
Registration: Please fill out and submit a registration form.
The forms are available at the International Affairs Center, Chikyû Hiroba
(1F of the Nagaoka Civic Center).
>>For more information |
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