 International Centers in Japan
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 Where to find books, newspapers, media and cultural info.
Opening hours vary according to the individual office (please check the individual center for exact details).
Closed: national holidays.
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International centers are often run by local government sometimes in association with private organizations. They offer useful information for residents of Japan and visitors to the country.
International centers often maintain good libraries containing books on Japan, foreign newspapers, access to foreign news media such as the BBC and CNN as well as internet access. Some also offer legal advice and volunteer Japanese lessons.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Residents' Advisory Center
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Bldg. No1, 3F,
2-8-1 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku
English (Mon-Fri 9.30am-12 noon; 1-5pm) 03 5320 7744
Chinese (Tue & Fri 9.30am-12 noon; 1-5pm) 03 5320 7766
Korean (Wed 9.30am-12 noon; 1-5pm) 03 5320 7700
Closed on national holidays.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Residents' Advisory Center provides information on problems of daily life, what to do in emergencies, Japanese customs, Japanese society, and more.
Advisers speak English, Chinese and Korean.
Consultation is primarily by phone.
www.metro.tokyo.jp
Nearest station: Tochomae, Oedo Subway Line, exit A4
Google Map to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Residents' Advisory Center
Saitama International Center
Urawa Chiho Chosha 3F,
5-6-6 Kitaurawa, Urawa-ku,
Saitama-shi Saitama-ken,
330-0074.
Tel: 048-833-2992
www.sia1.jp
Chiba City International Center
Sencity Tower 12F, 1000 Shinmachi, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260-0028.
Tel: 043-238-8000
www.ccia-chiba.or.jp
Sendai International Center
Aoba-yama, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, 980-0856
Tel: 022-265-2211
www.sira.or.jp
Yokohama International Center
Yokohama International Organizations Center 5F, 1-1-1 Pacifico Yokohama, Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012.
Tel: 045-222-1171
www.yoke.or.jp
Osaka International Centers
Osaka International House Foundation
8-2-6 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku Osaka, 543-0001
Tel: 06-6772-5931
www.ih-osaka.or.jp
Osaka Foundation Of International Exchange
17F Rinku Gate Tower Bldg., 1 Rinkuorai-kita, Izumisano-city,
Osaka, 598-0048
Tel: 0724-60-2371
www.ofix.or.jp
Kyoto International Center
2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku Kyoto, 606-8536.
Tel: 075-752-3010
Hours: 09:00-21:00; Closed Mondays
www.kcif.or.jp
Kobe International Center
8-1-6-20F, Goko-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 651-0087
Tel: 078-291-0641
www.kicc.jp
Sapporo International Centers
Northern Regions Center
Hokkaido Government Annex Bldg. Nishi 7 Kita 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0003
Tel: 011-221-7840
www.nrc.or.jp
Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation
MN Building, Kita 1 Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0001
Tel: 011-211-3670
www.plaza-sapporo.or.jp
Nagoya International Centers
Nagoya International Center
47-1, Nagono 1-chome, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 450-0001
Tel: 052-581-0100
(Closed：Every Monday, December 29 - January 3, and the second Sunday of Feb. and Aug.
www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Aichi International Association
Sannomaru Annex Building, Aichi Prefectural Government 1 & 2 F, 2-6-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0001
Tel: 052-961-7902
www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp
Mie International Exchange Foundation
UST TSU 3rd Floor
(c/o the Mie Citizens Exchange Center),
700 Hadokoro-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture 514-0009
(Near to the East Exit, Kintetsu Tsu Station)
Tel: 059-223-5006
www.mief.or.jp
Gifu International Center
Fureai Plaza 6F, 5-14-53 Yabuta Minami, Gifu,
Tel: 058-277-1013
www.gic.gifu-net.jp
Hiroshima International Center
Crystal Plaza 6F, 8-18 Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0037
Tel: 082-541-3777
hiint.hiroshima-ic.or.jp/hic
Shimane International Center
3F Town Plaza Shimane, Tonomachi 8-3, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken, 690-0887
Tel: 0852-31-5056
www.sic-info.org
Fukuoka International Centers
The Fukuoka International Center & Rainbow Plaza
1-10-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City.
Hours: 9:00-17:30
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays; year-end and New Year period.
Tel: 092-733-5630
www.rainbowfia.or.jp
The Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation
Kokusai Hiroba 3F, ACROS Fukuoka, 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0001
Tel: 092-725-9200
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Closed: Mondays and New Year's holidays
www.kokusaihiroba.or.jp
The Kitakyushu International Association
Kokusai Hiroba 3F, ACROS Fukuoka, 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0001
Tel: 092-725-9200
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Closed: Mondays and New Year's holidays
www.inf.ne.jp/kia
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