Miscellaneous

Hiroshima’s growing expat population increased from just under 40,000 in 2014 to over 55,000 in 2020. that 55,000 figure makes up around 2% of the prefecture’s inhabitants. It is a city where foreigners are welcomed, and there are various clubs, groups, and organizations where newcomers can meet other residents, make good connections and get support with settling in. Here are some of the leading expat clubs in Hiroshima. Hiroshima International Center The Hiroshima International Center is a joint operation set up and run between private companies and local agencies to promote the integration of foreign communities and cooperation between locals and expats. The center offers services and resources from its premises and website in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Japanese. Services include multi-language consultation, Japanese language classes, international student support, volunteering opportunities, and an international exchange platform. Website: https://hiroshima-ic.or.jp/ Hiroshima International Plaza Hiroshima built its hub for international residents in 1997 to support and promote interaction between local foreign communities and Japanese residents. It consists of the Hiroshima International Cooperation Center and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chukogu International Center and primarily serves the Chukogu and Shikoku regions. Facilities on-site include an information center and library, training and conference…