A list of testing facilities for own-expense PCR test of Covid-19 is posted on the web site of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare(MHLW), and on the web site of Kagoshima Prefectural Government.

Analyzing method, testing fee and the availability of issuing negative certificate depend on each facilities. You are advised to inquire to the facility directly beforehand.

Kagoshima Prefectural Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents is ready to help you apply the testing. Please feel free to contact 070-7662-4541.

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare　URL

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/covid19-jihikensa_00001.html

Kagoshima Prefectural Government　URL

https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/jihipcr.html

Foreign residents who are residing in Soo City (and neighbouring areas) are welcome to come for a consultation in regard to any problems they are facing or are unsure of.

Two consultants (from Vietnam & Japan) will listen to your questions with complete confidentiality. Your questions will not be discussed elsewhere.

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact us via phone or email.

(Emails should only be sent in English, Japanese or Vietnamese).

Unreserved consultations are possible, but please be aware that those who have booked will take priority.

DATE

Sunday, 26 December 2021

TIME

13:00 to 17:00

PLACE

Sueyoshi Central Community Center

(Address: No 8598 Sueyoshichō Suwakata, Soo City, Kagoshima 899-8604)

BOOK

Tel: 070-7662-4541

E-mail: kiasoudan@gmail.com

（Please let us know your name, contact details and a short summary of what you want to enquire about!）

Consultations for Foreign Residents in Soo.pdf

Foreign residents who are residing in Kirishima City (and neighbouring areas) are welcome to come for a consultation in regard to any problems they are facing or are unsure of.

Two consultants (from Vietnam & Japan) will listen to your questions with complete confidentiality. Your questions will not be discussed elsewhere.

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact us via phone or email.

(Emails should only be sent in English, Japanese or Vietnamese).

Unreserved consultations are possible, but please be aware that those who have booked will take priority.

DATE

Saturday, 11 December 2021

TIME

13:00 to 17:00

PLACE

Kokubu Comprehensive Welfare Center

(Address: 33-10- 3 chome, Kokubuchuo, Kirishima City, Kagoshima 899-4332)

BOOK

Tel: 070-7662-4541

E-mail: kiasoudan@gmail.com

（Please let us know your name, contact details and a short summary of what you want to enquire about!）

Consultations for Foreign Residents in Kirishima.pdf

Immigration Services Agency will hold an information session on the system of the status "Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)".

They also organize the Job Fairs for those of foreign job-seekers who want to work in Japan under the status of SSW, which provide the opportunities of job interview with Japanese companies.

Both events are delivered on line and applications are accepted by registering the Friends in LINE. Please check out the QR-Code below. Participation cost is free.

Detailed information can be found on the leaflets and the website below.

Online information session

https://www.ssw.go.jp/jp/jobfair/

Online interview

https://www.ssw.go.jp/jp/events/

1^st October 2021

Kagoshima International Association (KIA) is pleased to announce that seminars and other services which have been suspended due to the Covid-19 will resume from October as described below.

1. Korean Lunch Time Talk will restart on 6^th October.

We appreciate your cooperation in prevention of infection by wearing a mask, disinfecting hands, etc. when participating the Talk.

2. The International Exchange Plaza will be placed in service again under the restriction of number of users.

3. Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents and consultation counter for overseas study program will resume face-to-face consultation with the appointment-in-advance by phone.

Consultation through the Internet is also available.

Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents

- Tel 070-7662-4541

- E-mail: kiasoudan@gmail.com

Consultation counter for overseas study program

- Tel 099-221-6620