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Rainbow Plaza, managed by the Fukuoka International Association, is located in the heart of Fukuoka City on the 8th floor of the IMS building. At Rainbow Plaza, resources related to international exchange, understanding, and cooperation are collected and provided. An information desk service, counseling, and legal consultations are offered to foreign nationals.
| Address | 8F IMS Bldg., 1-7-11 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001 |
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| TEL | 092-733-2220 |
| Hours | 10:00-20:00(last reception service at19:45) |
| Closed | Every 3rd Tuesdays excluding July, August, December and New Year’s Holidays (Dec. 29th – Jan. 3rd) |
Provides information and consultations that are essential to all aspects of a foreign national's life, including tourism, events, medical treatments, traditional cultures, and so forth. Fukuoka citizens can also receive relevant information and consultation services on international exchange such as foreign affairs, languages, etc.
With the aim of providing high-quality information pertaining to international exchange and cooperation, Rainbow Plaza, administered by the Fukuoka International Association, manages “Rainbow Club” under the understanding and good will of Fukuoka citizens; once you become a member, the following services will become available to you at no charge. Please be advised that Rainbow Club membership card cannot be used by anyone other than the person named on the card.
| Free Internet Service | Maximum use allowed on the Internet is 30 minutes per day. Please note that printing or using USB devices is not allowed at any of the computer stations. |
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| Borrowing Books | This service is exclusive to residents who are living in Fukuoka Prefecture only (i.e., you will need to show an ID that verifies your current address). Maximum of two books can be loaned at one time and for two weeks. If any items are returned late, your borrowing privilege will be frozen for the same length of time that the items were late. |
| Message Board Service | Rainbow Club members who are 18 years or older can use this service to request contact information of a particular message on the message board or to post up messages. Your message(s) will be posted for two weeks, and you can extend up to two times. Make sure to ask the staff at the information desk when posting or extending a message. |
| Classified Ads (Language Related) |
This section is reserved for schools and companies to post employment opportunities that require high-level language ability. To post your advertisement, you must complete the prescribed contract and application forms (note: the latter document requires your representative’s seal). |
Anyone with a valid picture ID including a driver's license, passport, alien registration card, student ID, etc. can register for a Rainbow Club Membership at the information desk at no charge. If you wish to utilize the library service, you will need to present an ID that verifies your current address in Fukuoka Prefecture. If you lose your membership card and wish to reissue it before the expiry date (valid for 2 years), 300 yen must be paid. Please contact information desk staff if you need to update your personal information.
Rainbow Club Membership (free) is required to use this service.
Through the use of this service, both foreign nationals and citizens in Fukuoka are given the opportunity to interact and exchange information.
Rainbow Club Membership (free) is required to use this service.
This service is reserved for schools and companies to post employment opportunities that require high-level language ability, and advertisements such as "help wanted at restaurant" are not accepted.
Fill out the "Positions Available" and "Pledge" forms.
Once you have filled out these forms, present them to the information desk along with your membership card.
Your advertisement will be posted the day after the reception date and will remain up for two weeks.
Rainbow Club Membership (free) is required to use this service.
With the purpose of promoting international exchange, Rainbow Plaza has three computers installed for public use. By presenting your membership card, you will be given 30 minutes of Internet-use per day. They are exclusive to Internet-use only; Microsoft Word and Excel applications, external USB devices, memory sticks, and other software/devices cannot be used. Printing is not available. In addition, accessing inappropriate or paid websites is strictly prohibited.
Newspapers from Asia and abroad, as well as books, magazines, and journals on foreign affairs, Japanese culture, and foreign languages are all available in this section of Rainbow Plaza. There is also a consultation desk on international cooperation.
Foreign publications such as "The International Chinese Newsweekly" and "Time". are available for reading.
Books, magazines, journals and pamphlets related to foreign language and Japanese culture are available. There is also a consultation desk regarding international cooperation. Rainbow Club Membership is required when borrowing books.
Rainbow Club Membership (free) is required to use this service.
The U.S. Cable News Network (CNN) is broadcasted regularly at Rainbow Plaza.
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"Living in Fukuoka" (Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean) "Hospital Guide in Fukuoka for Foreign Residents" (Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean) |
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Fukuoka City Map (English; 600 yen) "Host Family: Open your doors to the world" (200 yen, Japanese) |
Rainbow Plaza cooperates with the Fukuoka Lawyers Association to provide free legal counseling service to foreign nationals with legal issues.
A clinical psychologist offers free counseling to foreign nationals who are having a difficult time adjusting to life in Japan.
Rainbow Plaza cooperates with Fukuoka Gyoseishoshi Lawyers Association to offer advice on immigration procedures such as change in the status of residency.
A volunteer doctor provides free consultation to foreign nationals with health concerns.
