About SIFA

SIFA is the Suzuka International Friendship Association, and it was established for the purpose of promoting international exchange and global understanding among the citizens of Suzuka city.

We have been connected internationally via our Youth Mutual Exchange Program with Bellefontaine, Ohio, USA for many years, and are currently communicating with the global community via online Zoom meetings. In addition, we are engaged in our mission to facilitate a multicultural coexistence within Suzuka, which is home to many foreign residents.

SIFA, with the cooperation of our benevolent volunteers, organizes exchange programs and holds various events throughout the year.

Business Hours & SIFA Office Amenities

9:00-17:15
Tuesday to Saturday (closed on Bunka Kaikan closing days).

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  English, Portuguese and Spanish-speaking staff are present during office hours.

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  Free Wi-Fi for your convenience.

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  A variety of multilingual pamphlets about the public facilities in Suzuka and other parts of Mie prefecture are available.

Access & Contact Information

4 mins by Sanko bus or taxi from Kintetsu Suzuka-shi Station to Suzuka-shi Bunka Kaikan.
1 min walk from Sanko Bus Suzuka-shi Bunka Kaikan.

Address

〒513-0802 1-17-5 810 Iino-Jike cho, Suzuka
It is located on the second floor of the Suzuka shi Bunka Kaikan

Tel: 059-383-0724 Fax: 059-383-0639
Email: sifa@mecha.ne.jp

Volunteer Activities

• 1. Managing events

  Would you like to take part in enjoyable activities and events, such as an international exchange festival or classes where you will introduce your home country's cuisine and culture?

• 2. Offering language assistance (interpreting and translating) for everyday life and during natural disasters

  How about helping people who speak the same language as you with translating documents and serving as an interpreter to support their everyday lives, etc.?

  Japan is a country with many natural disasters. When a big disaster strikes, would you like to take part in bringing together the people of your community?

• 3. Assisting students with homework

  Summer and winter vacation homework is prepared in Japanese, making it difficult for students who have diverse cultural and language backgrounds to do it on their own.

  Would you be interested in caring for the students by providing them with study support?

• 4. Providing tourist information services

  Are you interested in sharing information with tourists and people around the world to highlight Suzuka’s unique aspects and charm?

How to get started as a volunteer

1. Register in person at the SIFA office or download the registration form, then fill it out and send it to the office. Registration is complete upon receipt of your application.
   

   Download the volunteer registration form: WordPDF

2. You can receive information about volunteer recruitment through the SIFA newsletter, or may be contacted individually by SIFA for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
3. When interpreters and translators are needed, SIFA will act as an intermediary to match appropriate individuals with the clients.
4. Your volunteer work begins!