Toyonaka International Exchange Association

Social workers, child welfare workers, and other welfare workers,
For domestic violence victim counselors, foreign support counselors, and lawyers
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Divorce without consent and joint custody: Considering the nature of support

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　Divorce by mutual consent is a simple system that can be established simply by the couple discussing the matter and filing a divorce notification, but there have been cases where people have abused this simplicity and divorced without the other party's permission. This has occurred in cases where the couple was Japanese, but it is not uncommon in international marriages. Divorce without consent also involves the decision on who will have custody of their children without their permission, which has serious consequences for children.
　What is clear from consultation cases of international couples divorcing without consent is that supporters are unaware of the legal issues specific to international families and have treated them in the same way as they would treat families with Japanese nationality, resulting in irreparable damage and lifelong repercussions.
　This seminar will cover the legal system and practices surrounding divorce without consent. This content will be useful not only for international marriage families but also for supporting families with Japanese nationality, and is essential information for supporters.
　We will also be giving a lecture on the impact of divorce without consent on joint custody after divorce, which will be introduced in 2026. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about participants' cases.

<Program for the day>

・Divorce by mutual consent system and joint custody
Shuhei Ninomiya (Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Ritsumeikan University)

・The reality and problems of non-acceptance procedures
Kaori Yoshijima (Chief Counselor of the Multilingual Counseling Service at the Toyonaka International Association, Public Interest Foundation; Clinical Psychologist; Certified Psychologist)

・The reality of divorce without consent
Yuji Kimura (RINK, Kansai Network for the Protection of the Human Rights of All Foreign Nationals and Their Families)
Yuki Muranishi (NPO Kobe Foreigners Relief Network)
Kaori Yoshijima

・The impact of divorce without permission and invalid divorce
Toshiki Shibaike (Lawyer, Foreign Lawyers Network Coordinator, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Psychologist)
Yuji Kimura

・Divorce invalidation procedure
Yasuyuki Matsumoto (President of Toyonaka International Association, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation; Lawyer)
Toshiteru Shibaike

Joint custody and invalid divorce
Shuhei Ninomiya

Q&A and discussion

Target	For social workers, child welfare workers, and other welfare workers, domestic violence victim counselors, foreigner support counselors, and lawyers 80 people in person, 90 people online (Zoom) *Applications must be made by 12:1 PM on Friday, January 30th
Date and Time	Saturday, January 31, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 (Doors open 13:45)
Place	Toyonaka International Center (Online participation is also possible; a link will be sent after registration)
Entry fee	Free
Contact	Toyonaka International Exchange Center

For inquiries and applications, please click here (please indicate whether you wish to attend in person or via ZOOM, as well as your affiliation in the details section)

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A Malaysian instructor will talk about India in English. Why not have fun learning about the fascinating country of Malaysia in English? *No interpretation will be provided. The instructor will speak in simple English.

Instructor: Nadia Rizuan     

Target	Anyone
Date and Time	2026 Year 1 Month 10 Saturday (Sat) 14: 00 to 15: 30
Place	Toyonaka International Exchange Center
Entry fee	Free
Contact	Toyonaka International Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (Designated Manager) Tel: 06-6843-4343 E-mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp

For inquiries and applications, please click here

Each lesson is taught in a classroom setting with a specific theme. Volunteers are on hand to support each student and provide individualized support.

Date and Time	Monday 10:00-12:00 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

We are co-hosting with the city libraries to create a place for foreign women raising children (Shonai Library, Okamachi Library, Senri Library).

Target	Tuesday 10:00-12:00 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

We are active at Senri Cultural Center "Collaboration."

06-6831-4133 (Senri Cultural Center "Collaboration")

Date and Time	Thursday 10:00-11:30 (Closed on the XNUMXth Thursday of every month, public holidays, and during summer and winter holidays)

Group activities based on level and purpose.同TheTime zoneTomulticultural childcareSmile (Childcare)ofActivitiesin XNUMX minutes by bus from Yonago Station.

Date and Time	13:30-15:20 (closed on public holidays and during summer and winter holidays)

This is a childcare activity for infants and young children with foreign roots.

Date and Time	Thursday 13:30-15:30 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

同The
Time zoneTomulticultural childcareSmile (Childcare)ofActivitiesin XNUMX minutes by bus from Yonago Station.

Date and Time	10:30-12:00 (closed on public holidays and during summer and winter holidays)

This is a childcare activity for infants and young children with foreign roots.

Date and Time	Friday 10:30-12:00 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

Japanese language exchange activities that even people who work on weekdays can participate in. We respond to the various needs of participants.

Date and Time	Sunday 10:00-12:00 (Closed on the first Sunday of the month, as well as on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

Mother tongue classes for children with foreign roots. Chinese and Spanish are offered.

Date and Time	10nd and 00th Sunday 11:30-XNUMX:XNUMX

Creating a place for children with foreign roots.

Date and Time	Every Sunday 13:00-15:00 (Closed on the first Sunday of the month)

We are working from various angles to create a place for young people aged 15 and over with foreign roots.

Date and Time	1st Sunday 13:00-15:00