The Trio-Phone
The Fukushima International Association has introduced a new
interpretation system designed to assist those with limited Japanese
language abilities in carrying out various procedures and obtaining
information related to day-to-day life in Fukushima. This system,
called the 'Trio-Phone', involves having the non-Japanese party, the
person in charge of the procedure or providing the information and an
FIA staff member share a 3-way telephone conversation, with the FIA
staff acting as interpreter for the other two parties. Here's how the
system works...
1. First, the person seeking assistance calls the Trio-Phone Line
(024-524-1316) and states his or her requests.
2. Next, the FIA will call the appropriate person or office from the
Trio-Phone, while maintaining the connection with the party seeking
assistance.
3. At this point, all three parties are able to talk to each other.
The
FIA staff member acts as an interpreter for the other two parties.
To learn more about the Trio-Phone system, please call the FIA at (024)
524-1315, or send us an e-mail.
*Please note that the Trio-Phone is intended only for 'procedural'
interpretation (school registration, alien registration procedures,
health care procedures and the like). We are unable to accept requests
for personal interpreting services.
Japanese Lessons Allocation
For those interested in learning the Japanese language, there are a
number of classes available across the Prefecture for all levels. Most
of these classes are run by volunteers, and are offered at extremely
reasonable
rates.
Click on the link below to find the nearest school to you.
List of Japanese Schools available per region
Multilingual Counseling
The Fukushima International Association is pleased to offer foreign language
(English, Chinese, Tagalog, Portuguese) consultation on issues related
to living in Japan for non-Japanese residents of Fukushima Prefecture.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding day-to-day life
here in Fukushima, please feel free to make use of this service! Confidentiality
is guaranteed.
Consultation is available both in person at our office and over the telephone.
For those requesting face-to-face consultation, we suggest that you call
the FIA before arriving at our office to ensure that the consultation
staff are available
Scholarships
Every year, the Fukushima International Association offers scholarship
opportunities to students who reside in Fukushima prefecture and are
interested in international exchanges and willing to make efforts to
promote international understandings in Fukushima.
For the year 2005, there will be 7 financial aids opportunities of
20,000 yen a month available. The period runs from July to March. Requirements
for the scholarships are as follows.
a)
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students who are registered as the residents of Fukushima
prefecture, |
b)
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students who do not receive any other scholarships, |
c)
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students who have been studying for more than one year
at universities, (junior) colleges or special schools in
Japan, |
d)
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students who have recommendations of the school they enroll
in, |
e)
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students who are willing to make efforts to promote international
understanding in Fukushima, |
f)
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students who pass the Friendship Diplomat Scholarship
Exam (applicants are required to write an essay about their
experiences and opinions of international exchanges). |
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For scholarship inquiries, please contact:
Min He
ask@worldvillage.org
