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On the Okayama Prefecture's web site, you can find useful information
on living in Okayama Prefecture in addition to information on tourism and the
updates of local events in which you may be interested. Information is available
in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.  Okayama Prefecture's Web pageYou can also obtain Multi-language Living Guide from CLAIR's web page. (in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Tagalog, Thai, Russian ) A list of consultation offices with other languages is also available. (The list is written in English.) * CLAIR: Council of Local Authorities for International Relations Multi-language Living Guide |
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| To develop Japanese language skills is one of the best ways for you to understand the Japanese way of life and way of thinking, as you may learn culture and history and so on. with the language. Even if you cannot afford to enjoy, we advise you to start learning to be able to survive better. We hope you will find a class(es) that may satisfy your requirements. | ||
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| Japanese classes are available at the Okayama International Center(OIC)
from Tuesday to Saturday. Initial registration is necessary at the Information
Desk (see the map) before you start. You also need to choose what day(s) of the week you will be coming..
Registration will be accepted on a first come first served basis. For more
information, please contact the Information Desk at 086-256-2914. (Mon
- Sat) Class Schedule
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Teachers are from the following two volunteer groups: OJC (One Japanese Center) / ONN (Okayama Nihongokyoshi Network) Lesson Fee 1,000 yen per 6 months (for up to two classses) Cost of textbooks / photocopies may be required. Others In principle, you will not be eligible if any of the following apply: ・People unable to commit to the class for more than one month ・People who have 2nd level (and above) certificate of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) ・People attending Japanese language schools |
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| Visas | ||
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| You may obtain genreal information on visas at the Information Desk, however, any applications should be made at the relevant offices. Please refer to the following: |
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| Immigration Offices in Okayama Prefecture | ||
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| Okayama Branch of the Hiroshima Regional Immigration
Bureau 11F Okayama Dai-ni Godo-chosha Bldg 1-4-1 Shimoishii, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi TEL: 086-234-3531 FAX: 086-224-9030 Open: 9:00 to 12:00, 13:00-16:00 Mon-Fri (Closed on national holidays) Immigration Bureau |
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| Application can be made at the municipal office of the city, town or village
in which you live. A list of municipal offices in Okayama Pref. |
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| Legal Advice | ||
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| Free Professional Legal Advise for Non-Japanese The OPIEF offers a monthly (except for April) Free Professional Legal Advice for Non-Japanese residents of Okayama Prefecture. This service is co-sponsored by the Okayama Bar Association. Bookings are a must. Consultation is held in Japanese, English, Chinese or Portuguese. If you wish to have a translator, please let us know at the time of booking. Those who do not speak Japanese, English, Chinese or Portuguese, please ask your family or friend(s) to help you with the language. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We would be happy to help you. Place: Okayama International Center 2-2-1 Hokancho, Kita-ku, Okayama City See the mapDate: 3rd Saturday of the month (except for April ) Time: 10:00 - 11:00, 11:00 -12:00, 12:00 - 13:00 Contact: Information Desk on 086-256-2914 or make booking in person. (English / Japanese) The Okayama Bar Association Legal Center also has a service where you can speak with a lawyer (in Japanese). Place: The Okayama Bar Association Legal Center 1-8-29 Minamigata, Kita-ku, Okayama City Time: Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 16:10 Cost: 5,000 yen per session (approx. 40 min.) Contact: 086-223-4401 for information/bookings (Japanese) Others: Some municipalities offer free legal advice (in Japanese) to the residents. We advise you to contact the municipal office in your area or contact us for more information. A list of municipal offices in Okayama Pref. |
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| The consultation service is offered by qualified members from the Japan Visa Service Center. Consultation is held in Japanese on a first come first served basis. Place: Okayama International Center, 1st Floor See
the mapTime: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 10:00-12:00 (No cousultation is availabel for May 3, 2008 / Jan. 3, 2009) Place: Nishigawa Ai Plaza, 4th Floor 10-16 Saiwai-cho, Okayama City 700-0903 Time: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 15:30 - 17:30 For reservations / more information, please contact the following: Name: Japan Visa Service Center Address: 2-7-19 Tanimannari, Kita-ku, Okayama City 700-0071 TEL: 086-261-2512 FAX: 086-254-6722 If you cannot make it to either of the above, please contact 090-1359-4408. (For Reservations Only!) |
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| Advice for Foreign Workers at Okayama Labour Bureau | ||
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| The labour related laws/regulations, such as the
Labour Standards Law, Minimum Wages Law, and etc. are applied to non-Japanese
workers too. If you would like to inquire about your work conditions and other
work-related matters in English, please contact the Bureau. Place: The Inspection Devision, Labour Standard Department, Okayama Labour Bureau 1F, Okayama No2 Joint Government Office (Dai-ni Goudou Chousha) (Same building as Immigration) 1-4-1 Shimoishii, Kita-ku, Okayama City See the mapTEL: 086-225-2015 Time: 9:30 - 16:00 Mondays (Portuguese is available) and Wednesdays (English is available) except for the 5th Mondays and Wednesdays. |
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| Please visit Okayama Prefecture's web site for information on
tourist attractions and local events in the prefecture. Okayama
Prefectural Government Nationwide tourist information is available on the JNTO (Japan National Tourist Organization) web site. There, you will find almost any type of information you may need. (English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish) JNTOIf you are looking for inexpensive accommodation in country areas in the prefecture, please visit Okayama International Villa homepage. |
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| Airport | ||
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| Kansai International AirportNarita
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| Hospitals and Clinics Many of the larger hospitals have doctors that can speak a foreign language (of those English is the most common, whilst some others may speak Chinese or German etc). However a majority of administrative staff, nurses etc. is unlikely to have satisfactory proficiency in a foreign language, making it difficult for foreign residents to actually get to see a doctor. We can help you with the location of hospitals/clinics, and other information regarding the procedure, but we strongly recommend that you give serious thought to preparing yourself for the contingency of being ill and familiarizing yourself with the procedures necessary to see a doctor. See the booklist of the guidebooks available at the Okayama International Center Library. See Questions & Answers (between patient and doctor/hospital or clinic staff) pages on Kanagawa International Association web site. Translation in Indonesian, English, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Tagalog, Chinese, Persian, Portuguese, Lao and Russian can be viewed. As the first page is written in Japanese, we advise you to ask your friend or family to read it if you cannot read Japanese, then jump to the page you need. You can download, print out and use it, if necessary. The AMDA International Medical Information Center is here.For information on postal service in Japan, please visit here. Japan Post ServiceWe have a lot more information to provide at the Information Desk. Please feel free to visit us in person at Okayama International Center or contact us by phone, fax or e-mail. |
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© 2007 Okayama Prefectural International Exchange Foundation |
Okayama Life Handbook for Foreign Residents