Updated：January 18, 2023
International Exchange, Volunteer Activities
Chuo Cultural and International Exchange Association (CCIEA)
The Chuo Cultural and International Exchange Association (CCIEA) promotes exchanges between Japanese and foreign residents through hosting cultural events that introduce the culture and arts of Chuo City, and other events made possible with the cooperation of volunteers. These include international exchange gatherings, the International Exchange Salon and Japanese-language classes.
International Exchange Party
Once a year in November, an exchange event is held to both introduce traditional Japanese culture to foreigners and expose Japanese Chuo City residents to foreign cultures. The event is planned and put on by volunteers, with sections dedicated to tea ceremony, wearing kimono, dancing, and more.
International Exchange Salon
The International Exchange Salon provides an opportunity for foreign and Japanese residents to casually interact with each other. Volunteers plan and manage events with different themes at each session, such as a tea ceremony experience, Bon dancing and making Japanese-style sweets.
To participate in the Salons, you must make a reservation beforehand.
Dates and time
11 times a year (one Saturday a month except in November)
Location
Facilities in the city according to the theme/activity
Japanese Language Classes
CCIEA offers Japanese language classes to support foreigners living and working in Chuo City who have difficulty communicating in Japanese. These classes are taught by volunteers who have completed the Japanese language instructor training course that is held by CCIEA. Approximately ¥2,500 is required for textbook fees. If you are interested, you must apply beforehand.
Wednesday classes
Every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Gender Equality Center “Bouquet 21” (1-1-1 Minato)
Thursday classes
Every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays
10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
CCIEA(lecture room) or Shintomi Community Hall
Saturday classes
Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays
10 a.m. to noon
CCIEA(lecture room) or Shintomi Community Hall
Subsidy for International Exchange Promotional Projects
To promote activities that meet the CCIEA’s objective, the association supports international exchange activities held by residents and subsidizes part of the expense.
Volunteer Interpreters
The CCIEA registers various volunteers for association activities such as translation and interpretation as well as event staff.
Inquiries:
Chuo Cultural and International Exchange Association(Support in English available)
Address: 3F, 1-13-24 Shintomi (in the Shintomi Community Hall building)
Tel: 03-3297-0251
Chuo City Social Welfare Council Volunteer Center
The center offers support for groups wishing to participate in or register for volunteer activities in the city. This includes providing information, introducing their activities, assisting in enrollment in volunteer insurance and providing group subsidies. The center also provides consultation services for those interested in volunteer activities and holds talk sessions, health and welfare festivals and volunteer exchange events.
Inquiries:
Chuo City Social Welfare Council Volunteer Center
Address: 4-1-5 Hatchobori
Tel: 03-3206-0560
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