Kobe, Japan - About CHIC - tel: 078-857-6540

Community House & Information Centre (CHIC) is a non-profit community service organization committed to meeting the needs of the international community in Kobe, Japan. CHIC's goal is to serve as a bridge between the international community and the Kobe community at large, to help both newcomers and long-time residents get the most out of their stay in Japan.

Among the many services offered by CHIC:

- International staff of volunteers who are ready to answer questions and help in any way they can
- "Bloom Where You Are Planted" -- an annual orientation program for newcomers
- Publications "Living in Kobe," a comprehensive guide packed with valuable information for residents, and "Dining in Kobe," a guide to restaurants in Kobe and environs
- Extensive files of travel and other information in English
- Wide variety of classes in Japanese language and culture, cooking, ballet, yoga and more, and monthly one-day classes in cooking and crafts
- Special day- and overnight trips to interesting places in the region
- Regular exhibitions of works by local artists
- Morning get-togethers

CHIC is supervised by a Board of Directors and is operated by an administrator and 40 volunteers. Funding comes from membership fees, class registration fees, sales of CHIC publications and corporate donations.

Office hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (closed national holidays and July 14 to August 19)

CHIC 20th Anniversary sign and display.

Community House & Information Centre
RIC Central Tower, 3F, 5-15 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0032
tel: 078-857-6540; fax: 078-857-4789; office@chickobe.com

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