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Foreigners of many different nationalities, including not only North and
South Koreans but also Chinese, Brazilians, and Filipinos live and work
in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Hiroshima Prefecture seeks to create a harmonious “Multi-cultural society”
in which the human rights, culture and values of all those foreigners from
various countries and ethnic background living in the prefecture are fully
respected, and in which their individuality and abilities can be used to
their full potential in living a dynamic and active life. The prefecture
actively promotes the creation and maintenance of a living environment
in which it easy for foreigners to live and one in which they are able
to participate in their local communities
In order to create a livable regional community for both foreigners residing
in the prefecture as well as the Japanese residents, it is becoming increasingly
important to strive for an “Internationalization in Everyday Life” that
not only fosters understanding of the circumstance and historical
reasons for foreigners living in Hiroshima Prefecture, and deepens understanding
of different cultures, customs and values, but also contributes to solving
problems faced by these foreigners in areas such as employment, housing
and education.
To aid in such efforts, this “Guide to Living in Hiroshima” was first created
in 1995, revised in 1998 and made available on the Internet homepage. We
shall continue working to take similar measures such as improving and enhancing
the provision of public affairs/enlightenment and daily living information
for foreigners residing in the prefecture, and the establishment of a daily
living information window. |
