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Reiwa 3 (April 2021– March 2022)

"Konnichi World" festival -Enjoy the world - is coming. In addition to inernational booths in 10 countries, you can enjoy stage performances such as singer-songwriter Katie Ford from Handa, North Indian classical music, accordion, and Bali dance. You can also buy folk crafts and take-away foods. Let's have an international day! Date & Time: November 20 (Saturday), 2021, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Place: Handashi Fukushi Bunka Kaikan(Kariyado Hall) Admission fee: free 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(JPG)

Reiwa 2 (April 2020– March 2021)

Our office will be in winter recess between December 28, 2020 and January 4, 2021. 　 "Japanese course (read & write, beginner)" will be started on January 10, 2021.

"Konnichi World" festival has been canceled this year.

Reiwa 1 (April 2019– March 2020)

We have decided to close Japanese class from March 1 onward till further notice. Please check this homepage for re-open date. (calendar)

Kariyado Hall, Handa City Welfare and Culture Center will be closed until May 31, therefore our office will be closed until then. We will post again if there are any changes.

Regarding the new strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19) ・If you have symptoms of coughing or sneezing, wear a mask ・After going outside, wash your hands and gargle ・If you have a fever, take off from work/school ★Please contact a “Coronavirus Consultation Center” if you have any of the below symptoms: ・Cold symptoms and/or a fever above 37.5℃ which lasts for 4 days or more (2 days or more for the elderly or those with preexisting health conditions) ・Heavy physical fatigue or trouble breathing If it appears that you may have coronavirus, the center will introduce you to medical facilities that are able to treat you. Please wear a mask and make your way to the medical facilities, without using public transport where possible.  “Coronavirus Consultation Center”(Handa Public Health Center)  Tel: 0569-21-3342 (Information in different languages)

Kariyado Hall, Handa City Welfare and Culture Center will be closed until March 31, therefore our office will be closed until then. We will post again if there are any changes.

Japanese class in March has been cancelled. There may be some changes again. Please check the calendar sometimes. (calendar)

Japanese class "Potluck party" on March 8 has been cancelled. We apologize to all of you who were planning to participate.

"Konnichi World" festival -Enjoy the world - is coming. You can experience an international society in the festival while you enjoy many nice activities and events including stage performances, international booths selling folk crafts and foods from many countries.  Date & Time: October 20 (Sunday), 2019, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Place: Handa Akarenga Tatemono（Handa Red Brick Building） Admission fee: free 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(JPG)

Our office will be closed for summer holiday from August 12 to 15. We will resume our business on August 16.

Midland exchange students come to Handa Three exchange students will come from Midland, a sister city of Handa, and stay in Handa from July 20 to August 9. They will stay with host families and experience a Japanese life. Please give them a warm welcome. During that time, we plan to have a welcome party, a farewell party and a meeting. If you are interested in, please contact to Handa International Association office. 　 ★Welcome party Date & Time: July 22 (Monday), 2019, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Place: Grill Garden Kuroushi no Sato (2-48-127, Yanabenishi-machi, Handa-shi） Party Fee: Adult 4,500 Yen 　　　　　　　Elementary, junior high and high school students 3,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Pre-school children Free ★Meeting of American and Japanese high school students Date & Time: August 5 (Monday), 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 　　　　　　　a.m. : Meeting 　　　　　　　p.m. : Trip to SCMAGLEV and Railway Park Place: Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka Kaikan Fee: free High school students and the same age persons are welcomed. ★Farewell party Date & Time: August 8 (Tursday), 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Handa Akarenga Tatemono（Handa Red Brick Building） Party Fee: Adult 4,500 Yen 　　　　　　　High school student 3,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Elementary and junior high school student 2,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Pre-school children Free ※Contact: Handa International Association office                 Tel: 0569-26-1929                  E-mail: hia@poplar.ocn.ne.jp

Annual General Assembly Time & Date: April 25 (Thuｒｓday), 2019, 6:00 p.m. Place: Shichokakushitsu on 2nd floor in Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka kaikan

Hastings Koalas Orchestra is coming to Handa from Port Macquarie, Australia. Port Macquarie is a sister city of Handa. They will stay in Handa from April 19 to April 23.　 　 ★Welcome party Date & Time: April 20 (Saturday), 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Kodo in Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka kaikan Party fee: 2,500 Yen ※Contact: Handa International Association office                 Tel: 0569-26-1929                  E-mail: hia@poplar.ocn.ne.jp 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(ＰＤＦ)

Heisei 30 (April 2018– March 2019)

Our office will be in winter recess between December 28, 2018 and January 5, 2019. 　 Japanese class will be started with Calligraphy Practice at the beginning of the year on January 6, 2019.

"Konnichi World" festival -Enjoy the world - is coming. You can experience an international society in the festival while you enjoy many nice activities and events including stage performances, international booths selling folk crafts and foods from many countries.  Date & Time: October 21 (Sunday), 2018, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Place: Handa Akarenga Tatemono（Handa Red Brick Building） Admission fee: free 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(JPG)

Annual General Assembly Time & Date: April 24 (Tuesday), 2018, 6:00 p.m. Place: Shichokakushitsu on 2nd floor in Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka kaikan

Heisei 29 (April 2017– March 2018)

Our office will be in winter recess between December 28, 2017 and January 4, 2018. 　 Japanese class will be started with Calligraphy Practice at the beginning of the year on January 7, 2018.

"Konnichi World" festival -Enjoy the world - is coming. You can experience an international society in the festival while you enjoy many nice activities and events including stage performances, international booths selling folk crafts and foods from many countries.  Date & Time: October 29 (Sunday), 2017, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Place: Handa Akarenga Tatemono（Handa Red Brick Building） Admission fee: free 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(ＰＤＦ)

Midland exchange students come to Handa Three exchange students will come from Midland, a sister city of Handa, and stay in Handa from July 22 to August 12. They will stay with host families and experience a Japanese life. Please give them a warm welcome. During that time, we plan to have a welcome party, a farewell party and a meeting. If you are interested in, please contact to Handa International Association office. 　 ★Welcome party Date & Time: July 25 (Tuesday), 2017, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Place: Mimisen (1-1-1, Seishiro-cho, Handa-shi） Party Fee: Adult 4,000 Yen 　　　　　　　High school student 3,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Elementary and middle school student 2,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Pre-school children Free ★Meeting of American and Japanese high school students Date & Time: August 8 (Tuesday), 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 　　　　　　　a.m. : Meeting 　　　　　　　p.m. : Trip to Toyota Sangyo Gijyutsu Kinenkan Place: Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka Kaikan Fee: free High school students and the same age persons are welcomed. ★Farewell party Date & Time: August 10 (Tuesday), 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Handa Akarenga Tatemono（Handa Red Brick Building） Party Fee: Adult 4,000 Yen 　　　　　　　High school student 3,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Elementary and middle school student 2,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Pre-school children Free ※Contact: Handa International Association office                 Tel: 0569-26-1929                  E-mail: hia@poplar.ocn.ne.jp

Annual General Assembly Time & Date: April 28 (Friday), 2017, 6:00 p.m. Place: Daisan-kaigishitsu on 2nd floor in Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka kaikan

Hastings Koalas Orchestra is coming to Handa from Port Macquarie, Australia. Port Macquarie is a sister city of Handa. They will stay in Handa from April 15 to April 22.　 　 ★Welcome party Date & Time: April 15 (Saturday), 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Place: Ai Plaza Handa Party fee: Adult 2,500 Yen 　　　　　　　Children (High school student or younger) 2,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Pre-school children Free ★Farewell party Date & Time: April 21 (Friday), 2017, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Place: Grill Garden Kuroushi no Sato Party fee: Adult (High school student or above)  4,000 Yen 　　　　　　　Middle school student 3,500 Yen 　　　　　　　Primary school children 2,500 Yen 　　　　　　　Pre-school children Free ※Contact: Handa International Association office                 Tel: 0569-26-1929                  E-mail: hia@poplar.ocn.ne.jp 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(ＰＤＦ)

Heisei 28 (April 2016– March 2017)

Our office will be in winter recess between December 28, 2016 and January 4, 2017. 　 Japanese class will be started with Calligraphy Practice at the beginning of the year on January 8, 2017.

"Konnichi World" festival  -Enjoy the world - is coming. You can experience an international society in the festival while you enjoy many nice activities and events including stage performances, sale of various products from many countries.  Date & Time: October 30 (Sunday), 2016, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Place: Handa Akarenga Tatemono（Handa Red Brick Building） Admission fee: free 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(ＰＤＦ)

Annual General Assembly and Commemorating Lecture Time & Date: April 22 (Friday), 2016, 6:00 p.m. Place: Shichokakushitsu on 2nd floor in Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka kaikan -Commemorating Lecture It will be held after the general assembly. Title: Connecting the happiness  -Bhutan and Handa- Lecturer: Mr. Tomoyuki Matsuishi, the Chairman, Handa International Association 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leaflet(ＰＤＦ)