[WORKSHOP] Handmade Workshop at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books on 27th June

Daikanyama Tsutaya Books shop has a handmade workshop regularly. At the next one, they'll make a pen/fan case.

Date: Friday, 27th June, 10:00-12:00
Place: Daikanyama Tsutaya Books, 1F 3rd bldg
Fee: 1500 yen (for materials)
Application/Condition: You will get a ticket to the workshop by buying either of the instructor's books (on the right bottom in the flyer). Make a registration at the counter of the Tsutaya book store or their online store (http://tsite.jp/daikanyama/ec/).

Please bring your scissors.

[GOVERNMENT] The Hague Convention Entered in Force in April 2014

The Japanese government accepted the Hague Convention in 2013 and it has been in effect since the 1st of April, 2014.

It is mainly to protect children's right to return to the country of their habitual residence when they're taken away by one of the parents without the other's agreement/permission.

Here is the link to the page about the Hague Convention (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)
http://www.mofa.go.jp/fp/hr_ha/page22e_000249.html

[EVENT] KDF Universal Canoe (Canoe experience for everyone)

 

KDF provides events called Universal Canoe: it is named "universal" since it's for everyone including handicapped and elderly people.

Place: Southern Pond Tsujido Kaihin Koen Park (辻堂海浜公園サザン池）
3-2 Tsujido Nishi Kaigan, Fujisawa city

Dates (Sundays): Spring Time: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June

Fall Time: 21 and 28 September, 5, 12, 19, and 26 October

Registration starts at 10:10 each day
10:30-15:30 (lunch break 12:30-13:00)

Fee: 200 yen for 15 minutes, per a schoolchild and up (preschool and under need to be accompanied by an adult)

Inquiries (beforehand): KDF email: info*kdf.or.jp (change * to @) or Fax:045-681-2342
for inquiries on the day of the event, please contact Tsujido Kaihin Park :0466(34)0011

[EVENT] KDF Wagashi Workshop on 10th June

KDF (Kanagawa Design Forum) is going to have a Wagashi (Japanese confections) workshop on Tuesday 10th June. 

Date: Tuesday, 10th June, 2014, 13:00-15:00

Venue: Sakura WORKS (Kannai) 2F Taisei bldg, 3-6-1 Aioi-cho, Naka-ku

Fee: 2500 yen (1000 yen for under 15 years old. Under 18 years old need to be accompanied by an adult)

What you bring: an apron, a face mask, a sling (bandana), a hand towel, a camera (cellphone/smartphone is ok), a bag to bring back your work

Application: Send e-mail to info*kdf.or.jp (please change * to @) or facsimile to 045-681-2342

your name, address, number (mobile phone etc.) and e-mail address.   

Application deadline: Friday, 6th June

[ACTIVITY REPORT] Kanagawaku International Festival / Minato Festa

We joined the Kanagawa Minato Festa / Kanagawa-ku International Exchange Festival on 25th May. It was almost like a summer day but it wasn't too hot under the tent. Yes, it was the very first time for us to have an outdoor booth!

We sold some handmade items, souvenirs from India and some cakes this time. The sales didn't go as good as previous times, but we were able to communicate with people and hand out our flyers. Some of our members also appeared in the ethnic costume fashion show.

The festival itself was fantastic with lots of stands and workshops. Our kids enjoyed a lot and didn't want to go home. We would like to show our gratitude to our admin members and the association of the festival. The next festival we are going to attend will be in October or November.

[CHILDCARE] Vaccination Guide in Various Language (by KIF)

Here is the link to the page of Kanagawa Community Network Site to download pdf files of vaccination guide in various languages. The page is in Japanese but you can also use automatic translation.

http://www.kifjp.org/kcns/news/3687/

Top Page
http://www.kifjp.org/kcns/

[EVENT] Nonbirinko (Childcare Support Center in Naka ward) Japanese Activities for International Families

There will be Japanese language activities for international parents and children at Nonbirinko (Child care Support Center in Naka ward) by Japanese volunteer group Nadeshiko's.

This event is for parents/guardians who want to learn Japanese with their child(ren).

No reservation and fee needed.

Nonbirinko is for children under six years old (baby to preschooler) and their parents/guardians, and you need registration.

Please read the PDF file for more information.
*There was a mistake in the English version. We replaced it with the new (correct) version. (updated 27th June, 2014)
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