能美市国際交流協会 - English（英語）

Nomi International Exchange Association Overview

1. If you have any trouble, please feel free to contact us!

We do consultations for foreigners regarding daily life problems. If you would like to consult with us, please come to our office, call us, or contact us through our website or Facebook!
Consultations are available in Japanese, English, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Russian.

In addition, 13 languages are available for videophone interpreting service at the city offices.
Available languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, French, Nepali, Hindi, Russian, Indonesian.

2. Join the free Japanese classes at NIEA!

Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Nomi city is eligible. You can join anytime.

Places and times:

Iwauchi Community Center (Iwauchi Komyunitī Sentā) Tuesdays 10:15 - 11:45

JAIST Tuesdays 15:20 - 16:40

Terai District Public Hall (Terai Chiku Kōminkan) Wednesdays 19:30 - 21:00
Neagari Learning Center (Neagari Gakusyū Sentā) Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00

3. Join us at our events!

We host various salon activities and events, aiming at improving multicultural coexistence by means of providing opportunities for everyone to communicate freely in a relaxed atmosphere. Check out our Facebook for the latest information!

World Friends Salon

At the World Friends Salon, we conduct various activities and celebrate popular Japanese festivals on a regular basis. Participate, have fun and make friends!

Host: Nomi International Exchange Association staff

When: Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Nomi International Exchange Association office or other room of Terai District Public Hall

(Yo 47, Terai machi, Nomi city)

International Exchange Salon

At these events we chat on various topics over cups of tasty tea and sweets.

Host: We have different hosts every time.

When: 4 times a year, on Saturday or Sunday

Where: Nomi International Exchange Association office or other room of Terai District Public Hall

(Yo 47, Terai machi, Nomi city)

Fee: 100 yen

Waku Waku World in Nomi

For these activities we go out to discover “waku waku”, exciting experiences in Nomi. Last year, we learned self-defense at Nomi Police Station, and played games in JAIST’s brand new gym. What’s next?

Host: Nomi International Exchange Association staff

When: Three times a year (planned)

Where: various places in Nomi city

International Exchange Plaza

This is a special event to unite with the world. We look forward to your company! It is planned as a place where foreigners and Japanese can learn and experience each others' languages, cultures and traditions, and become friends through shared experiences and other activities.

Host: International Exchange Plaza Executive Committee

When: Once a year

Where: various places in Nomi city

What: “World Kitchen” (tasty food from around the world), “World Stage” (world music and dances), etc.

We are looking for volunteers!

4. Nomi city volunteer interpreters can support you

Do you have trouble living in Nomi city because you do not understand Japanese language well?

Nomi city volunteer interpreters will support you free of charge in such cases! For example,

・When you need to do procedures at the information windows

・When you need to consult the teachers at you children’s school

・When you want to go to a hospital, etc.

Support available in English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.

How to apply:

Fill in an application form, and turn in at the Association office or the information window of any Nomi city office, or E-mail or FAX to the Association office by a week before the scheduled date.

If you would like to become a volunteer interpreter:

Please come to our office or contact us (contact information below).

5. Helpful links in English and other languages

Household waste

2024 Garbage Collection Calendar

How to Separate and Dispose of Household Garbage

＊News (NHK, Japan’s public media organization)

＊Weather and disasters (Japan Meteorological Agency)

＊Disaster Prevention Guidebook for Foreigners (Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange)

6. Information in English regarding COVID-19 vaccinations in Nomi city

Vaccination sites, how to make a reservation, post-vaccination information (pdf)

Nomi city COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center (in Japanese only) ☎0570-050-670