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Okayama Prefectural International Exchange Foundation
The Okayama Prefectural International Exchange Foundation was established in March 1991 through the combined efforts of the Okayama Prefectural Government, intraprefectural municipalities, various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and numerous businesses from the local private sector.

By actively pursuing a wide range of exchange between the local Japanese and international communities, the OPIEF hopes to contribute to the process of making the region's people more internationally-conscious, and in doing so, pormoting world peace and prosperity.
The OPIEF administers The Okayama International Center in addition to the following activities
For the International Community
  • Gives general information and advice on living, sightseeing, traveling and accommodation.
  • Assists overseas trainees and students currently living in Okayama
  • Holds various international exchange events.
  • Holds Japanese language classes.
For Municipalities and NGO/NPOs
  • Gives general information and advice on international exchange activities.
  • Supports and co-sponsors their international exchange activities.
  • Coordinates international exchange organizations.
For the Local Japanese Community
  • Gives general information and advice on overseas countries and various international exchange activities.
  • Holds foreign language classes, seminars and symposiums which focus on international issues.
  • Administers the international exchange volunteer system
  • Accepts and gives support and advice to Overseas Technical Trainees in Okayama.
Access
The OPIEF office is on the 1st floor of the Okayama International Center,
5-minute walk from the west entrance of JR Okayama Station. See the map below:
‚`ccess Map

Address: Okayama International Center
2-2-1 Kita-Ku, Hokancho, Okayama 700-0026, Japan
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