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.

CHIC REVISED OFFICE HOURS
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
(closed Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays)

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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