On Air: Rainbow Plaza Information/2013.9.30(Mon)/8:35～
Rebroadcasting: 2013.10.05(Sat)/10:00～


Rainbow Plaza, located on the 8th floor of the IMS building in Tenjin, would like to let you know that free consultation regarding immigration, residency and citizenship is offered for foreigners living in Fukuoka.

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. Do you have any concerns or anything you don't understand and would like to ask about? This is your chance!

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. This month, it is scheduled for October 13th 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.

Also, please rest assured that your privacy is completely guaranteed. Ask any questions you may have, no matter how small you think your concern may be.

And Rainbow Plaza has one more announcement 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, 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 Thursday, October 10th. 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 10th. Please make use of this great opportunity. Information is also available on the Rainbow Plaza homepage at www.rainbowfia.or.jp.

Rainbow Plaza is open from 10 AM until 8 PM.

For further information, please call Rainbow Plaza at 092-733-2220.