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Marunouchi Sta.

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Toyama Passport Center Takaoka Branch

About the Toyama International Center (TIC)The Toyama International Center (TIC) is an organization established in 1984 to promote international exchange through cooperation with prefectural citizens from all demographics as well as prefectural government agencies, universities, and the business world in order to promote the internationalization of Toyama Prefecture and develop the participation of prefectural citizens in international exchange. The TIC was recognized in 1990 by the Minister of Home Affairs (now the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication) as a “Regional Association for Internationalization” in Toyama Prefecture and promotes internationalization efforts with the prefecture, local municipalities, and related organizations as a core agency for international exchange promotion. In addition, the TIC was certified as a “Special Public Interest Promotion Corporation” in 1995 and became a public interest foundation in 2011 through the new public interest corporation system started in 2008.

Northeast Asia Regional Intercultural Center (Kan Nihonkai Kouryu Kaikan)

■Toyama International Center Foundation Office Hours／Mon-Fri 9:00-17:45 (Closed Weekends & Holidays)INTEC bldg. 4F 5-5 Ushijima Shinmachi Toyama City 〒930-0856 TEL 076-444-2500／FAX 076-444-2600E-mail tic@tic-toyama.or.jp　URL http://www.tic-toyama.or.jp/

■Toyama Passport CenterOffice Hours／Mon-Fri 9:00-16:30 Applications & Pick-Up　　　　　　　（Pick-Up Until 19:00 on Tue, Thu）　　　　　　　Sun 9:00-16:30　Pick-Up Only　　　　　　　（Closed Sat and Holidays）Marie Toyama 7F 1-1-61 Sakuramachi Toyama City〒930-0003 TEL 076-445-4581

■Toyama Passport Center Takaoka BranchOffice Hours／Mon-Fri 10:00-16:30 Applications　　　　　　　　　　　 10:00-17:30 Pick-Up　　　　　　　Sun 　　 10:00-17:30 Pick-Up Only　　　　　　　(Closed Sat & Holidays)Otaya Serio 7 F 101 Otayamachi Takaoka City〒933-0029 TEL 0766-27-1855

・Meeting rooms Large room (40 people), 　2 Medium rooms (20 people), 2 small rooms (10 people)・Exchange Salon　Exchange Space, Library・Mini Kitchen　 　cooking events etc.　

Office Hours／Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri　10:00-21:00　　　　　　　Sat, Sun 10:00-17:00（Closed We, holidays, 4/25-5/10, 8/12-19, 12/24-1/10）6-6 Uchisaiwaicho Toyama City 〒930-0093TEL／FAX 076-444-7679　E-mail kaikan@tic-toyama.or.jp　URL http://www.tic-toyama.or.jp/kannihonkai/

※Copy machine, Wi-Fi are available

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From Toyama to the World！

PromotingInternationalExchange

CultivatingCross-CulturalUnderstanding

～towards a future of harmony～

Realizing aMulticulturalSociety

DevelopingInternationalCooperation

The Toyama Prefecture Foreign Resident Support Center

●The Toyama Prefecture Foreign Resident Support Center　（within the Toyama International Center）　Office Hours/Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00 (Closed Weekends & Holidays)　TEL 076-441-6330 / FAX 076-441-6331

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InternationalExchange

We support many international exchangeactivities!

Contributing to multicultural communitydevelopment!

We foster human capital fullof international awareness!

We support international cooperationby nurturing globally oriented human capital

Toyama Grassroots International Exchange AwardsWe recognize groups and individuals involved in grassroots-level international exchange and cooperation.

International Exchange FestivalWe introduce international exchange and cooperation activities from associations in the prefecture while giving the visitors a chance to experience many different cultures.

MulticulturalLivingConsultationsThe Toyama Prefecture Foreign Resident Support Center (within the Toyama International Center) supports and gives advice to foreigners in multiple languages. (Mon to Fri, from 9:00 to 16:00)

Training and Support of Japanese Language VolunteersWe organize courses to train volunteers for Japanese Language Education support and send them to Japanese classes as advisors.

TIC International Story TimeBy reading picture books out loud in foreign languages, the children can deepen their understanding of foreign languages and cultures.

Foreign Resident Regional Disaster Resiliency Improvement ProjectsWe organize training and workshops to support foreign residents during disasters and provide information to them using the radio.

Language ClassesWe organize English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese classes, as well as Namaste India, an event where people can come and talk about India in English.

International Understanding SeminarsCoordinators for International Relations, ex-JICA volunteers and others go out to schools and hold seminars to deepen international understanding.

Toyama Kokusai JukuWe organize a 2-day/1-night workshop with international subjects for high school students.

International Exchange SquareWe organize lectures held by CIRs from different countries to deepen understanding of their countries and cultures.

InternationalCooperation

Japan Seaology Promotion Organization

Receiving Trainees and Students from OverseasAs part of technical cooperation projects with developing countries, we welcome technical trainees from overseas. Additionally, we welcome exchange students from ASEAN countries and countries that have friendship agreements with the Prefecture.

Support for International StudentsWe provide assistance such as scholarships, national health insurance subsidies, and housing guaranty support for international students and Japanese language school students.

Support of NOWPAP ActivitiesWe support the Regional Coordinating Unit (RCU) Toyama Office of the UN program the Northwest Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP) in their marine environmental conservation efforts.

Support of Overseas Cooperation Volunteers ProgramWe provide support for JICA activities such as the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) program and the Senior Volunteers program.

Symposiums and Lectures

Research Support

Support for EmigrantsWe provide assistance for the activities of overseas prefectural associations and related organizations.

Resources provided by the TIC

At the TIC, we look for and introduce people who would like to be involved in international exchange activities.

【6 categories of the Exchange Resource Bank】InterpretersTranslatorsHost Family Japanese Language TeachersForeign Country PresentersDisaster Volunteers

International ExchangeResource Bank

Rent International Flagsand Traditional Clothing

The TIC is always looking for individual and organizations to support international exchange and cooperation activities.

【Individual】3,000 yen/Year【Group】

30,000 yen/Year

Supporting Members

～Talking a holistic look at the issues facing　　the Japan Sea region and making a vision for the future～

Office Hours／Mon－Fri 8:30－17:15 (Closed Weekends/Holidays)1-7 Shinsogawa Toyama City 〒930-8501Toyama Prefecture Tourism Promotion OfficeTEL 076-444-3339／FAX 076-444-4404E-mail adm@nihonkaigaku.org　URL http://www.nihonkaigaku.org/

Japan Sea Rim Map（Upside Down）

Toyama Dalian Office

Supporting Exchange ActivitiesProviding information and contact support for a wide range of cultural and environmental exchange activities.

Supporting IndustriesProviding information and consultation regarding the Chinese legal system, investing environment, and consumer markets.

Promoting exchange through Chinese people with ties to Toyama with the “Toyama Fan Club.”

A Window to China

Office Hours／Mon－Fri 8:30－17:15 (Closed Weekends/Holidays)Dalian Senmao Bldg 7th floor, #147, Zhongshang Rd. Xigang District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province 116011 ChinaTEL ＋86-411-83687879／FAX ＋86-411-83682919E-mail office01@toyama.com.cn

Japan Seaology Symposiums, Japan Seaology Courses, Joint Events held with Universities

Subsidizing both groups and individuals on their research efforts and public awareness activities on Japan Seaology.

・Toyama International Center Website　(Information on classes, events, Japanese classes and disaster prevention, etc.)・Bulletin “TICNEWS”・Newsletter　“What’s Happening” 　(7 languages)・TIC Email Newsletter 　(7 languages)　TIC Information Board

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Grassroots International Activities SubsidiesWe provide subsidy support for international exchange, cooperation, and multicultural activities run by private and non-profit organizations.

Brought Together

　by the Japan Sea

Supporting the“Toyama Fan Club”

Cross-Cultural Understanding

We rent out national flags, traditional clothing, educational materials for international awareness, and audiovisual educational materials from UNICEF.