Event Information
Kariya International Friendship Association (KIFA) implements support programs for foreign nationals living locally, and organizes various cultural events open to anyone. Please feel free to apply if you would like to participate.
- Free consultation for foreign residents
- One-day administrative service by the Philippine Consulate General
- KIFAV International Friendship Festa (December)
- Disaster drill (January)
- Opportunities to enjoy Japanese cultural activities organized by KIFAV
To participate, please apply at:
Administration Office of Kariya International Friendship Association
TEL：0566-62-1209 FAX：0566-21-0030
- The administration office is open between 9:00 and 17:15.
- Closed Mondays (or the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), and during the year-end and New Year holidays.
KIFAV Japanese Language Class
Japanese language lessons are offered by Kariya International Friendship Association Volunteers (KIFAV) as shown below.
Schedule
| Class | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday Class | Every Thursday | 10：00 ～ 11：30 |
| Saturday Class | Every Saturday | 19：00 ～ 20：30 |
| Sunday Class | Every Sunday | 10：00 ～ 11：30 |
※ For this month's class schedule, please check here.
Tuition fee
None
What to bring
Pen/pencil, and a dictionary (if you have one)
How to apply
Please apply from here. Tel: 0566-62-1209
Venue
Kariya International Plaza (More detailed information about Kariya International Plaza is shown below.)
Profile of Kariya International Plaza
Kariya International Plaza was opened as a venue to increase global involvement in the city and promote friendly interactions with foreign countries and their citizens. This is an ideal place for people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds to meet and deepen friendships.
- Address：
- 1-32-2, Toyo-cho, Kariya-shi (c/o Community Network Center),
448-0842 - TEL：
- 0566-62-1209
- FAX：
- 0566-21-0030
- Opening hours：
- From 9:00 to 21:00
- Closed：
- Mondays (or the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), and during the year-end and New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3)
Access
An eight-minute walk from JR Kariya Station (south exit) or Meitetsu Kariya Station (south exit).
A one-minute walk from "Shiyakusho" bus stop (on all shuttle bus routes bound for public facilities).
Facilities in Kariya International Plaza
Administration office of Kariya International Friendship Association (KIFA)
The office of Kariya International Plaza houses the administration office of KIFA, which is open also on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Opening hours: 8:30 to 17:15
- Closed Mondays (or the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), and during the year-end and New Year holidays
Sister city corner
A corner is dedicated to a sister city of Kariya, the City of Mississauga (Ontario, Canada), where information on Mississauga is given and commemorative gifts presented by the city are exhibited.
International exchange room
This room is used for volunteer activities to promote local globalization and multicultural understanding, including Japanese language classes and international exchange events.
Multi-language information corner
Useful information is offered in several languages, including information about Japanese language classes and events held in Aichi prefecture as well as guides for living in Japan.
Library
Books about cross-cultural understanding and international interactions, foreign picture books, maps, and dictionaries are freely available for reading.
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms 201 (seating 45 people) and 202 (seating 27 people) are offered to groups engaged in international activities upon registration.
Room charge
| Room | Seating capacity | Morning hours | Afternoon hours | Evening hours | All day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00～12:00 | 13:00～17:00 | 18:00～21:00 | 9:00～21:00 | ||
| Meeting room 201 | 45 people | ¥800 | ¥1,100 | ¥800 | ¥2,500 |
| Meeting room 202 | 27 people | ¥500 | ¥650 | ¥500 | ¥1,500 |
For detailed information about the meeting rooms (in Japanese only), please check here.
