Diversity is a “Possibility”.
Think about the future by connecting people.
We provide opportunities for multicultural understanding and volunteer activities to connect the citizens of the world. Our facilities are open to the general public and anybody can drop by as often as they want. We assume the role as a base of international exchange and do this through various activities including the providing of information and consultation, language support, and cooperation with other organizations.
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Kyoto American Food Festival
Enjoy humbergers, hotdogs, and other American foods!
Date and Time：April 26（Sat.）27（Sun）10:00～17:00
Venue：Front yard of kokoka
No application required
Admission is free (sales are charged)
Kyoto Spanish Food Festival
Kyoto's popular Spanish restaurant and alcohol importer come together! Special Asado food stalls and traditional Catalonia region foods stalls will be there too.
Date and Time：May 17（Sat.）11:00～20:00, and 18（Sun）11:00～18:00
Venue：Front yard of kokoka
No application required
Admission is free (sales are charged)
kokoKids "Let's play Boardgames!'
This is a fun event where children with international backgrounds can play and connect. In May, we'll play with world's boardgames!
Date: Saturday, May 3(Sat.), 15:30–17:00
Location: 3rd Floor, Volunteer Room
Participation is free, and no registration is required.
Eligibility: Children with foreign roots (ages 6–15, including returnees) and their parents
“COSMOS”Japanese and World Culture Programs are available on Apr.11, 25(Fri.)
Course status is being updated at any time.
Date: The 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, normally
Place: 1F Community Salon, and 3F Office Room
"Japanese Handmade Craft Worshop" ,"Japanese Dance"(No class on 4/25, 5/9) , ”Play Koto"(No class on 4/25) and ※"Challenge Kimono"(※females only/reservation required by E-mail)
※Be sure to check the schedule before you come. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Our Services
What We Can Do
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Rental Facilities
Our building is near a subway station and has a great view. The building is comprised of different types of halls and meeting rooms for various events such as academic meetings, concerts, business meetings, seminars and tea ceremonies.
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Interpreting/Counseling
Our interpreters in the Interpretation and Counseling Service for Non-Japanese are familiar with administrative procedures. They can support foreign nationals who find it difficult to communicate because of the language barrier in order to help them with administrative issues and provide necessary information.
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Easy Living in Kyoto
Outline of information useful for daily living in Kyoto. Even if you have just arrived in the city, you can live safely and comfortably.
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Holding Events
First, try to learn and know other people and different things! There are various events that can help one feel and understand diversified cultural differences, including cooking and music.
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Classes
Classes unique to the Kyoto City International Foundation are held for both foreigners and Japanese. These include Japanese language classes, culture classes and Hangeul classes.
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Support for Foreign Students
The “Kyoto International Students Information Site” is full of information that can make your student life more meaningful, including Invitations to concerts and kyogen (a traditional short comedic drama) performances, events for foreign students, and others.
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Publications
You can download our publications, including the annual report from the Foundation, informational magazine for foreigners “Life in Kyoto”, and reports about various projects.
We also hold a lot of additional activities
at Kyoto City International House.
What’s “kokoka”?
What’s “kokoka”?
“kokoka” is a nickname derived from the collecting of ideas for Kyoto City International House. Since our 25th anniversary, the name, logo and mascot of “kokoka” are all registered trademarks.
See more about “kokoka”
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Contact
We encourage inquiries about our website, rental meeting rooms, various projects, kokoPlaza and others by telephone, e-mail, and FAX. Feel free to ask us.
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We have two mail-magazines, one is the “Kyoto International Foundation Mail-magazine” in which we provide information on events we organize or co-host, and the “Easy Living for Foreigners Mail-magazine” in which we provide information on disasters, safety and related events to foreigners.
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2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8536 JAPAN
Open／9:00am - 9:00pm Close／Mondays and New Year Holidays
(Closed Tuesday and open Monday if Monday is a National Holiday)
