For Foreign Residents
“FIA Pocket” Event Information Newsletter
FIA Pocket is published bi-monthly for a total of six issues per year, and is available in the following languages.
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Japanese | English | Chinese | Portuguese |
※PDF reader software is required to view FIA Pocket.
Learning Japanese
Systematic Japanese courses
Here at the FIA, we offer systematic elementary Japanese courses that introduce students to the very grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills that they need in everyday life in Japan.
Through these courses, we hope to contribute to the deepening of understanding between foreign and Japanese residents, and to create a smoother, cooperative day-to-day life for all denizens of Fukui.
Private Japanese Lessons
These small-group lessons are designed for those who have completed the elementary course, or are unable to attend the systematic course due to scheduling conflicts.
Held at FIA Plaza.
Information & Consultation Corner
We offer consultation services;
Wi-Fi;
book lending services; magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals on reserve;
embassy forms and materials; information on international exchange, cooperation, and understanding;
and a DVD and video viewing corner.
Free Consultation for Foreigners<FIA Plaza>
Share your worries and concerns with professional counselors in your native language.
Free Immigration and Residency Consultation for Foreigners
Date & time: 1st Sat of every months, 13:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m. Reservations required.
(2nd if the 1st Sat falls on a national holiday)
Available Languages for Interpretation: English, Chinese, Portuguese, etc
Free legal consultation for foreign residents
Date & time: 3rd Sat of every months 13:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Available Languages for Interpretation: English, Chinese, Portuguese, etc
Free Consultation for Foreigners<FIA Reinan Center>
Free Immigration and Residency Consultation for Foreigners
Date & time: Anytime during normal office hours (reservation required)
Available Languages for Interpretation : English, Chinese, Portuguese, etc
Free legal consultation for foreign residents
Date & time: Anytime during normal office hours (reservation required)
Available Languages for Interpretation : English, Chinese, Portuguese, etc
Useful Websites for Foreign Residents
Fukui International Association (FIA)
Cell Phone Website: http://www.f-i-a.or.jp/k/
Please visit our cell phone site.
Contact information for emergencies.
Doctors on call on Sat, Sun and national holidays
Doctor’s offices that offer medical services in foreign languages
International exchange projects in Fukui Prefecture
