On Air: Rainbow Plaza Information/2012.10.29(Mon)/8:35～
Rebroadcasting: 2012.11.01(Thu)/8:35～

World Citizens-Dontaku Festival 2012

The Global Citizen Dontaku 2012 is taking place over the course of two days, Saturday, November the 10th and Sunday the 11^th.

At the event, panel exhibits and workshops will be used to introduce the activities of Fukuoka’s local NGOs and international exchange groups, and the various daily international cooperation and exchange program activities they are involved with. Also, various goods from countries in Asia and around the world, such as Africa, will be available for purchase. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to try on the native dress of different nations. Enter the world of international cooperation and exchange and see what it’s like in an enjoyable, fun atmosphere.

Again, the event will take place on November 10^th and 11^th from 11 AM through 5PM at the Cultural Gallery and Seminar Room located on the 2^nd floor of ACROS Fukuoka. Admission is free.

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.

Today’s announcement also introduces the free immigration, residency and citizenship counseling services available for foreign residents of Fukuoka at Rainbow Plaza.

To maintain a safe and comfortable life in Japan, it is necessary for foreign residents to have correct knowledge about residency status and term of stay regulations. Are there any concerns or questions you’ve been meaning to ask about?

At Rainbow Plaza, a gyousei-shoshi, or administrative lawyer, from the Fukuoka Gyosei-shoshi Lawyers Association who specializes in such matters will answer your questions and offer consultation about topics such as the Japanese immigration system and residency status.

Consultations are held every second Sunday of the month, in November that will be the 11^th. Consultations take place from 1 to 4 PM. Please note you are required to register by 3:30 PM.

There are English and Chinese translators present, and so consultation in English, Chinese and Japanese does not require a reservation. For consultation in other languages, please contact Rainbow Plaza at least one week prior to your visit, as an interpreter might be arranged.

And, please note that confidentiality is guaranteed. Please feel at ease to share your concerns.

Rainbow Plaza is open from 10 AM to 8 PM.

For further information, contact Rainbow Plaza by phone at 092-733-2220.