The Kitakyushu International Village Center building is the central feature of the “international zone” located in front of the JR Yahata station and offers space for a wide variety of international exchange activities.
Features:
The center is comprised of the Kitakyushu International Association which promotes international exchange events, the Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association which promotes international cooperation through the sharing of technical expertise, the Lifelong Learning Center which emphasizes continued education, and the Hibiki Hall specialized music hall, all of which combine to offer various avenues for exchange.
In the spotlight this time is the Kitakyushu International Association!
The International Association offers English and Chinese speaking permanent staff who can answer a wide variety of questions. Furthermore, as part of the “Exchange Lounge” the KIA has created a message board to connect people who want to make friends and people who want to study or teach various languages. In addition to free internet computer terminals and television broadcasts in 4 languages, the KIA also features a library with about 7000 books and 450 videos on various cultures, languages etc. which can be read, watched or checked out.
For those people interested in international exchange/learning, by all means check out the Kitakyushu International Center on the 3rd floor of the International Village Center!
Open Tues. - Sun. 9am - 5:30pm
For Inquiries contact the Kitakyushu International Association at
093-662-0055 or
On the web: http://www.kitaq-koryu.jp/index.php
