| International Exchange Lounge
The Lounge not only serves as an information center, but also provides
a meeting place for Japanese and foreign nationals. Please take advantage
of our services!
| Location |
International Conference Center Hiroshima 1F
(Located in Peace Memorial Park )
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| Open Hours |
9:00am - 7:00pm (April 1 - September 30 )
9:00am - 6:00pm (October 1 - March 31 )
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| Closed |
December 29 through January 3 |
 Information Counter
A wide range of information including international exchange events and
sightseeing spots are available in Japanese and English. Our staff
also offers daily life information to foreign nationals living in Hiroshima
Information can also be provided in languages other than English using
a three-way phone service.
Volunteer Information
This section provides information on various kinds of volunteer activities,
such as international exchange and cooperation by using the "Hiroshima
Joho a-Net," an online information network system.
Meeting Corner
This space can be used by small groups for meetings and classes related
to international exchange
activities . (Reservations are required.)
Newspapers & Magazines
We have a wide section of newspapers and
magazines for visitors to read in the Lounge.
Event Information
Leaflets with international exchange and cooperation event information
are available. This section has space for volunteer groups to place
their newsletters or event leaflets. Feel free to use this to promote
your group activities.
Bulletin Board
This Bulletin Board has event schedules for international exchange and
cultural activities; as well as useful information related to every day
living for foreign nationals.
International Cooperation Information
This section provides information on organizations that are actively involved
in international cooperation in Japan and throughout the rest of the world
such as Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA ).
Free Internet Service
The computer in the Lounges is for those who want to use the Internet for collecting information on international relations and cooperation activities. Visitors may use the computer for up to 30 minutes at one time, per day.
Sister & Friendship Cities Corner
Information on the six sister & friendship cities of Hiroshima City
are available.
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@Activities at the International Exchange Lounge
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Assisting International Cooperation with Used Stamps & Prepaid Cards
Used stamps (unused stamps are also acceptable ), prepaid cards and unsent
postcards with written mistakes are collected to contribute to international
cooperation. You can also participate in this volunteer activity
by sorting out the donated used stamps at the Lounge.
Home Visit
The Home Visit program gives foreign nationals who come to Hiroshima a chance to visit a Japanese family to learn more about Japanese culture and lifestyle. Applications must be made in person at the Lounge Information Counter at least one day prior to the day you wish to do the Home-Visit.
Back Issues of Newspapers & Magazines for Free (twice a year ), Damaged
& Outdated Books for Free (once a year )
Back issues of newspapers & magazines; as
well as damaged & outdated books are given for free to anyone who wants
them.
CIR Question & Answer Day
A CIR (Coordinator for International Relations) answers questions about
his/her country. (Reservations are required.)
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@Library
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Books in English and other language
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| - Novels |
| - Travel guidebooks |
| - Books on Japanese culture |
| - Japanese language textbook |
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Books in Japanese
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| - International relations & cooperation |
| - Travel guidebooks |
| - Information on studying in Japan and other countries@@@@@@@@@@@@
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| - Dictionaries, language textbooks |
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Book Loan Policy
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Up to three books at one time may be borrowed for a two-week period.
Borrowers must either live, @work, or study within Hiroshima city limits.
To obtain a membership card, you need to bring identification which has
your address, and for foreign residents, your period of stay in Japan.
(A driver's license, student identification card, passport or alien registration
card is an acceptable form of identification.)
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Internet Book Search
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Through the Internet, you can search through our book collection by entering
keywords: title, author, publisher or published year.
HP: http://www.lib-finder.net/pcf/servlet/Index
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Trio-phone Service (Multilingual Interpretation Using the Telephone )
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The international Exchange Lounge offers a Trio-Phone Service. This
service allows you to call the International Exchange Lounge where a volunteer
interpreter will assist you in attaining information in your native language.
Please make use of this service. The International Exchange Lounge
can respond to calls in English without the need of an interpreter.
Please understand that some time may be required for finding a volunteer
interpreter for your language so that you may use this service.
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