Hyogo International Association(Hyogo International Plaza)
- Closed Days : Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays
- Tel.：078-230-3260
- Opening Hours : 9am-5:30pm
- Address : 2F, International Health Development Center, 1-5-1 Wakihama-kaigan Dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe
- URL：https://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/
- Access : 12-minute walk from JR Kobe Line Nada Station
The Hyogo International Association operates the "Hyogo International Plaza," a hub for international exchange and multicultural coexistence, featuring a library space and an exchange gallery with exhibitions. To support foreign residents, the association also manages the Foreign Residents Information Center (located in Kobe Crystal Tower), offering information and consultation in 22 languages through trained staff and translation apps.
Additionally, the association prioritizes disaster preparedness for foreign residents by providing multilingual emergency resources, including shelter communication boards and multilingual disaster guidebooks.They have also developed the "Guidelines for Assisting Foreign Nationals in Disasters," which outlines tips and preparations for shelters assisting non-Japanese residents during emergencies.
Training sessions on foreign resident support and grant programs for disaster response are part of their advanced initiatives to foster a multicultural and disaster-ready society.
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