On Air: Rainbow Plaza Information/2014.10.27(Mon)/8:35～
Rebroadcasting: 2014.11.01(Sat)/10:00～

The Global Citizen Dontaku 2014 is coming up! There, panel exhibits and workshops will introduce the activities of Fukuoka’s local international cooperation NGOs and international exchange groups, and the various activities they are involved with. The event will take place for two days, on November 15th and 16th.

Also, various goods from countries around the world will be available for purchase. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to try on the native dress of different nations, such as those of Africa and Asia.

It all takes place at ACROS Fukuoka’s Cultural Gallery and in the seminar room located on the 2nd floor from 11 AM until 5 PM on Saturday, November 15th and Sunday the 16th. Admission is free of charge. Enter the world of international cooperation and exchange, and see all the fun there is to be had!

For further information, please contact the Global Citizen Dontaku Management Office by phone at 092-733-5630. Or, check out the homepage at chikyushimin.jimdo.com. One more time, that’s chikyushimin.jimdo.com.

And, Rainbow Plaza has one more announcement…

Every first and third Thursday of the month, there is a “Japanese Chat Salon” being held in the Fukuoka City International Foundation large conference room on the 5th floor of Fukuoka City Hall’s North Annex. It’s a place where foreigners studying Japanese in Fukuoka, including students of Japanese language schools, and local Japanese volunteers can get together in a relaxed atmosphere and talk. The next session is scheduled to take place on November 6th.

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! Reservations are not necessary, however if you plan to attend in a group of 5 or more people please contact the Fukuoka Foreign Student Support Association prior to your arrival.

Anyone who wants to use Japanese they have studied previously, or just talk with a native Japanese person, this is your chance!

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

Come enjoy a chat!