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We started a service to accompany you to clinics, hospitals and so on upon request as below.  Please feel free to contact us if you face difficulties in communication in Japanese.

Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Spanish, Nepali, Ukraine, etc.

Tsukisoi Support is an escort interpretation service in and around Toyonaka City for clients who face language barriers and unfamiliar systems at hospitals/clinics and so on.  Upon request, we will dispatch a “Supporter” accompanying you to such places.

To Where: Hospitals, Clinics, Banks, the Tax Office, Schools except Toyonaka municipal ones, and other facilities where no other interpretation service is available

Fee: (If you are a Toyonaka citizen)

Free up to 3 times within a fiscal year (from April to March of the following year)

\3,000 per dispatch from the 4th time

(If you live in another municipality) \3,000 yen per dispatch

Kindly deposit the fee within one week after the dispatch. 

(Your contribution will be used to continue our services. Thank you for your understanding.)

How to Apply: Read the QR code on the right and contact us from the Application Form. (For the time being, we will accept applications via email or telephone.)

Application Deadline: Try to contact us by one week prior to your appointment.

Please note:

• Never request an interpreting service directly to the dispatched Supporter.
• Supporters are not supposed to provide you with their private contact.
• We will do our best to find a Supporter to accompany you, but we may not be able to dispatch one.

Toyonaka International Friendship Association （TIFA）　　　　　　　　　　　　Tel: ０６－６８４０－１０１４　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　email: tifa99@nifty.ne.jp

Date and Time: 10:00 – 12:00, April 14 (Sun)

Place: Lobby of Bldg. C, Osaka University International House

Check!  You can find useful information from Toyonaka City.

Monthly information in 8 languages.

As an independent community-based organization, TIFA members are doing various activities to develop multicultural exchanges and understanding. Foreign residents are always welcomed to join. Let’s cooperate and enjoy together!

TIFA Introduction 2022

TIFA Multicultural Salon for Mothers and Children

Schedule: Generally 1st and 3rd Thursday every month

Plalce: Usually at Toyonaka International Center

It is the place to make friends and exchange child-raising information through learning Japanese cooking, culture, etc. from TIFA members.

Volunteers will take care of the children while mothers are joining activities.

For further information, click below!

TIFA子育てサロンちらし