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Communication Salon
Address: 3F, Sapporo MN Bldg., Kita 1 Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo  (across the street from the Sapporo Clock Tower)Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon. through Sat. (closed on Sun. and national holidays)
Phone: (011) 211 – 3678
E-mail: plazai@plaza-sapporo.or.jp

Information Counter
English-speaking staff and volunteer interpreters provide information on various events, as well as useful information for foreign residents and visitors

Message Board
Post your message, such as "Having a going-away sale," or "Looking for a language exchange partner." (Please fill in the designated form and submit it to the Salon counter staff.)

Information Materials for Foreign Residents and Visitors
An assortment of materials in Japanese and other languages include information useful for foreign residents and visitors.  A useful English-language map of Sapporo  for foreign residents can be purchased for 400 yen.

Reference Materials and Books
You can peruse reference materials, periodicals and foreign books on international exchanges and cooperation, as well as newspapers and magazines (The Japan Times, People's Daily, The Chosun Ilbo, Time). Photo albums of sister cities, brochures for studying abroad (U.S. and British schools), booklets with information on working holidays, and references on international cooperation (data on developing countries, NGOs and NPOs, etc.), volunteer activities, and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs are also available.

Internet Corner
Free internet browsing service available.
We also offer free Wi-Fi at the communication salon.

Youth Hostel Membership Registration
Youth Hostel Membership application and renewal services are available, except for credit card type.  No reservation services for accommodation are available.  

Let's Talk Program

Why not enjoy open discussion in various languages in a casual atmosphere? This program is free of charge. Please come directly to the venues below (no application necessary).

Chinese

1st,2nd,3rd,5th Mon.
4th Mon.

12:20~13:20
18:00~19:00

Salon (3F)

English

1st,2nd,3rd,5th Tue.
4th Tue.

12:20~13:20
18:00~19:00

Salon (3F)
Meeting Room (3F)

Korean

Wed.

18:00~19:00

Salon (3F)

Russian

Wed.

18:00~19:00

Meeting Room (3F)

Japanese

2nd & 4th Wed.

14:00~15:30

Salon (3F)

German

2nd & 4th Tue.

18:00~19:00

Salon (3F)



International Community Bureau
Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation,
 3F, MN-Bldg. N1 W3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001, JAPAN
  Phone: +81-11-211-2105 / Fax: +81-11-232-3833.