On Air: Rainbow Plaza Information/2012.9.24(Mon)/8:35～
Rebroadcasting: 2012.9.27(Thu)/8:35～

Here’s an announcement from Rainbow Plaza about the annual Home Visit Program for International Students.

The Home Visit Program introduces international students enrolled in colleges or language schools in the Fukuoka metropolitan area and Japanese families in Fukuoka interested in international exchange, providing the opportunity for them to meet regularly and deepen mutual understanding. Since 1989, more than 30 pairs of host families and foreign students have taken part in this program each year.

Participants visit Japanese host families at their home and enjoy time together, such as conversation over meals. Each student-family pair is free to decide on where and how they would like to spend time together. In principle, the period of exchange between host families and foreign students is from November of this year until March of next year. However, over the years, many have kept in touch with each other of their own accord, even after the home visit program’s conclusion.

Interested parties, should fill out an application form and send it, or bring it, to Rainbow Plaza by Monday, October 15th. Application forms are available at the international student section of colleges, or at language schools, as well as at Rainbow Plaza. The first time for families and participants to meet is scheduled for Sunday, November 11th. Please make use to this great opportunity.

For further information, please call Rainbow Plaza at 092-733-2220, that’s 092-733-2220. You can also always get information by visiting the website at www.rainbowfia.or.jp. www.rainbowfia.or.jp.

And in another announcement from Rainbow Plaza…

Every first and third Thursday of the month, there is a “Japanese Chat Salon” being held. It’s a place where foreigners studying Japanese in Fukuoka and local Japanese volunteers can get together in a relaxed atmosphere and talk. The next session is scheduled for October 4^th.

The Salon is held at the large conference room of the Fukuoka International Association, located on the 5^th floor of the Fukuoka City Hall North Annex. Sessions start at 1:30 PM and run through 5 PM. Participants are free to come and go as they please during the session, and participation is free!

Anyone who wants to use Japanese they have studied, or just talk with a native Japanese person, this is your chance! Reservations are not necessary; however if you plan to attend in a group of 5 or more people please contact the salon prior to your arrival.

For further information, please contact the Fukuoka Foreign Student Support Association by phone at 092-733-5630. Again that’s 092-733-5630. Or you may contact them by fax at 092-733-5635. Again, the fax number is 092-733-5635.

That was information from Rainbow Plaza.