A.: KIA supports the Komatsu's international community, and we provide various opportunities for international exchanges to and from Komatsu.?We try to encourage international friendship and global understanding.
A.: We currently have about 380 members.
A.: We currently have nine foreign members. They are from China, Korea, and Brazil.
A.: We welcome members with a wide range of language skills! You do not have to speak English for the international exchange activities or membership. Foreign members are not necessarily from English-speaking countries. In fact, we encourage people to practice their Japanese skills instead of speaking English.
A.: There is volunteer work available in each division. Please visit our website “About KIA (Divisions)” for the details.
A. Whoever is interested in teaching Japanese and passionate about the work will be welcomed! There is a required "volunteer Japanese tutoring" training program sponsored by KIA, but we do not consider your foreign language skills or age. After completion of the program, you are supposed to become a KIA member before you begin your work as an instructor. (If you graduated from a vocational school for Japanese instructors, or you had some experience in this field, please ask us separately.)
A. Anybody can become a member as long as you appreciate and believe in our mission to promote international understanding.
A. Please come and visit us at our office, and we will help you file an application. There is an annual fee for all members as listed below.
A. Individual Member\1,000.-
Corporate Member \10,000.-
Collective Member\5,000.-
A. Members get discounts for our many events (Christmas party, lectures, holiday events, etc.). Also, by joining you become part of our mission to promote inter-cultural understanding!
A. You can transfer to the following account, or pay cash at our office. Postal Account No.0070-0-15924 Account Name: Komatsu International Association
A. Please call us at (0761-21-2226) .
A. We are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and we close one hour early at 5:00 pm on Sundays. We are closed on Saturday and holidays.