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KOBE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
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The Kobe International Community Center (KICC) was established
with the purpose of contributing to regional internationalization and creating
a pleasant and livable environment for Kobe foreign resident population. The
KICC offers information in English on lifestyle-related issues and municipal government,
and a variety of services to further exchanges between citizens of Kobe and foreign
residents. The KICC hopes that it can help assist in the strengthening of mutual
understanding between individuals of different cultural backgrounds living in
Kobe.
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Facilities and Services
Information regarding City Administration / Living in Kobe
We provide information regarding city procedures and various aspects of living in Kobe.
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languages
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day
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| English & Chinese |
Monday - Friday |
| Korean |
Friday |
| Spanish |
Tuesday & Thursday |
| Vietnamese |
Monday & Wednesday |
| Portuguese |
Tuesday & Thursday |
Hours 10:00a.m.-12:00a.m. 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
(Available 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.by phone)
Also, members of the 'Goodwill Interpreters Group' are permanently stationed
at the counter to provide simple interpretation services if required. (Monday
- Friday 12:00 - 16:00, Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00)
Consultation For Foreigners
Free consultation is available for foreign residents and those involved
with foreigners. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, specialists are available
for consultation on visas, international marriage, etc.
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Consultation Type
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Contents
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Consultation Days
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Hours
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| Immigration and Residence (reservations required)* |
Consultation on application procedures for entering and leaving the country
and residence status, etc. |
Every Monday / First and third Wednesday of the month
(English & Chinese) |
13:00 - 16:00 |
| Administrative Procedures (reservations required)* |
Consultation on Nationalization procedures and other administrative procedures |
First and third Wednesday of the month
(English & Chinese) |
13:00 - 16:00 |
| Everyday Living |
Consultation on everyday living problems |
English & Chinese
Monday - Friday
Korean
Friday
Spanish
Tuesday & Thursday
Vietnamese
Monday & Wednesday
Portuguese
Tuesday & Thursday
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10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00
(Available 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.by phone) |
* Consultation by specialists
Consultation available in: Chinese, English, Japanese
Library Corner
Newspapers and magazines from around the world are available for reading. There
is a selection of books introducing Japanese culture, international affairs, Japanese
language study and international exchange, etc.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for meetings of a non-profit international exchange
purpose. Applications for use are accepted from the first day of the month prior
to the month of the date on which you wish to use the room.
Charges for use of Meeting Rooms at Kobe International Community Center
| Facilities |
Charge for Use (in Yen) |
| Name |
Area
| Max No.of people |
No. of Hours of Use |
2 Hrs
Use |
4 Hrs
Use |
6 Hrs
Use |
8 Hrs
Use |
10 Hrs
Full-day Use |
1 Hour
Extension Use |
| Meeting Room A |
55 |
30 |
1,800 |
3,200 |
4,800 |
6,100 |
7,100 |
900 |
| Meeting Room B |
55 |
30 |
1,800 |
3,200 |
4,800 |
6,100 |
7,100 |
900 |
| Large Conference Room(A & B) |
110 |
60 |
3,400 |
6,100 |
9,100 |
11,500 |
13,400 |
1,700 |
* Partial use of conference room A & B are not allowed in cases where the large conference room is in use.
* Times for conference room use cannot be extended past center hours.
Other
Use of coin operated photocopying (copy) machine available (\10 per sheet)
Program
Volunteer Program
This program has been established with the aim of encouraging international
exchange at citizens' level. The program introduces Japanese people who are willing
to teach foreigners who want to learn the Japanese language / Japanese culture
(Calligraphy, Japanese flower arrangement, etc.) for free. Those who would like
to participate should come to the reception desk to register (Monday - Friday
10:00 - 17:00).
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