NAGOYA 8 CALENDAR August 平成24年8月1日(毎月1回1日発行) 第334号 発行所 公益財団法人 名古屋国際センター 〒450-0001 名古屋市中村区那古野一丁目47-1 2012 English Edition Visit our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp or call us at 052-581-0100 「Nagoya Calendar」は生活情報や名古屋周辺のイベント等の情報を掲載している英語の月刊情報誌です。 Photo: Cormorant Fishing on the Kiso River. Courtesy of the Inuyama City Tourist Association. See page 3 for details. The Nagoya International Center will be closed on Sunday, August 12. Free Guided Tour of Nagoya 定期に開催しているガイドツアー The Aichi Goodwill Guides Network (AGGN) now offer 8 free English-speaking tours of sightseeing spots around Nagoya. Guides are free, but entrance fees are to be paid by participants. For further info & reservations contact the AGGN at [email protected] or 0561-75-6977 (Tel & Fax) Tours of Nagoya Castle: departs East Gate of Nagoya Castle every Saturday and Wednesday at 13:30. Entrance fee 500 Yen. No reservations needed. Reservations are required at least 7 days before for the following tours: Toyota Commemorative Museum and Technology: Saturdays at 13:30. Entrance fee 500 Yen. Atsuta Jingu Shrine: Saturdays at 13:30. Osu Shopping Arcade: Saturdays at 12:50. Arimatsu: Saturdays at 13:30. Entrance fee 450 Yen. Shirotori Garden :Entrance fees 300 Yen There are also tours available around Nagoya’s historical Cultural Path (entrance fees 300 Yen), and Tokugawa Art Museum & Tokugawaen (total entrance fees 1500 Yen). The Nagoya Calendar is printed on recycled paper that contains post-consumer recycled pulp. Entertainment Calendar Daily Living Information - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Movie Theatre Schedule 日本語能力試験 The 2012 Winter JLPT is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 2. There are 5 levels available - N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5; N1 is the most difficult. The application period for the winter test starts on Monday, September 3 & ends on Wednesday, October 3. A Nagoya Station, FUSHIMI AREA 1.PICCADILLY ................................ (052)551-5461✪✩ 2.MIDLAND SQUARE CINEMA ................................ (052)527-8808✩ 3.CINEMA SKHOLE ................................ (052)452-6036✩ 4.109 CINEMAS ................................ (052)541-3109★ 5.MILLION MOVIE THEATER ................................ (052)212-2437✪✩ Meitetsu New Grand Hotel Midland Square Century Toyota Bldg. 3 Exit 1 Kanko Hotel Hirokoji Do ri Nakamura Police Station 8 Exit 10 Hirokoji-Dori B SAKAE, SHIN-SAKAE, YABA-CHO AREA Nagoya baptist Church 5 6.CENTURY CINEMA ................................ (052)264-8580✪✩ 7.Meien CINE SALON 1-2 ................................ (052)931-1701✩ Hilton Hotel 4 From this year, you can now apply online (after registering your details) via the JEES website http://info.jees-jlpt.jp and pay the 5500 Yen application fee at a convenience store. Chikusa Post Office A C Piago An official guidebook with sample questions, and a large range of past questions from previous tests are also available in the Nagoya International Center Library. Nagoya City Public Elementary School Enrollment Applications 小学校入学に関する手続きについて Were you aware that children of foreign nationality can enroll in public elementary schools? If you live in Nagoya City and would like your child to attend a Nagoya City public elementary school (koritsu shogakko 公立小学校) from April 2013, you can apply at your local ward office’s citizen’s section (shimin-ka 市民課). Applications for children born between April 2, 2006 and April 1, 2007 are now being accepted. Enrollment is based upon the residential area you live in and children cannot enroll in a school in an area where they are not a resident. After application, it will be necessary for your child to have a medical check-up on a specific date (after October 1) set up by the local elementary school. In January 2013 a notice of enrollment acceptance (shugaku tsuchi-sho 就学通知書) will be mailed out from the local ward office. For more information please contact your local ward office’s citizen’s section (shimin-ka 市民課). For inquiries in English (and other languages) please use the NIC’s Toriohon 3-way call System - available in English Tuesday through Friday 09:00 -17:00 at 052-581-6112. C IMAIKE AREA D MINATO AREA 9.TOHO CINEMAS NAGOYA BAY CITY ................................ (052)659-0111✪★ Maruei Hotel com's Nagoya 9 In and Around Nagoya Meishu-cho Route 23 Ring Road Jusco Bay City Route 41 Nagoya Tokyu Hotel Mitsukoshi Admission discount services: ✪: Foreign students (Must present alien registration card and student ID) ★: Women ¥1,000 on Wednesdays ✩: Women ¥1,000 on Thursdays Nagoya Racetrack 7 Hirokoji Dori Tokai-Dori Nakagawa Canal 8.NAGOYA CINEMATHEQUE ................................ (052)733-3959✩ Matsuzakaya Parco 6 B D Listed below are English language movies being shown in Nagoya theaters. Listings are subject to change. Movies are usually shown in their original language with Japanese subtitles; some showings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide. ★THE DARK KNIGHT RISES TV-Regular Bilingual Broadcasts ダークナイト・ライジング Christian Bale, Michael Caine;dir. Christopher Nolan–Thru Aug.<2><4><9> ★MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED マダガスカル 3 Ben Stiller, Chris Rock;dir. Eric Darnell–From Aug.1<2><4><9> #3 (NHK) ※The time of News broadcasts are subject to change due to the Olympics. ★THE THING 遊星からの物体 X ファーストコンタクト Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton;dir. Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.–From Aug.4<9> ★TOTAL RECALL トータル・リコール Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale;dir. Len Wiseman–From Aug.10<2><4><9> ★THE BEAVER Everyday @ 19:00--19:30/ News7 (News7&Olympic 8/1 12)(8/12,18:45 ) Mon-Fri @ 21:00--22:00 / News Watch9 (NewsWatch9&Olympic 8/1 10)(8/9,20:50 ) Sun @ 23:00--24:00/ Yi・San(Except 8/5,12) #2(NHK Education) Wed @ Sat @ Sat @ Sat @ 19:25--19:50 / i Carly 8:35--9:00 / Curious George 18:25--18:50 / i Carly(Encore broadcast) 19:00--19:44 / Chikyu Dramatic [Repeat :Mon@0:00--0:44] Sat @ 22:55--/ glee それでも、 愛してる Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster;dir. Jodie Foster–From Aug.11<6> ★TAKE THIS WALTZ テイク・ディス・ワルツ Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen;dir. Sarah Polley–From Aug.11<5> ★THE AVENGERS NHK BS1 アベンジャーズ Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans;dir. Joss Whedon–From Aug.17<2><4><9> Mon-Fri @ 6:00--7:50 / World wave Morning (Except 8/1 13, 6:00--7:00)(8/6,6:10 ) Sat @ 7:00--7:50 / World wave Morning Mon-Fri @ 22:00--22:50 / World wave Tonight (Except 8/1 10) ★THE GREY ザ・グレイ 凍える太陽 Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo;dir. Joe Carnahan–From Aug.18<2><9> NHK BS Premium ★UNITED Thu @ 23:15--24:15 / Secret Garden(End 8/16) Fri @ 23:15--24:00 / DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Season7 Sun @ 21:00--22:00/ The Princess Man ※Agatha Christie s Poirot・・・8/13 16,17:00--18:34 ユナイテッド‐ミュンヘンの悲劇 David Tennant, Dougray Scott;dir. James Strong–From Aug.18<5> ★MONSIEUR LAZHAR ぼくたちのムッシュ・ラザール Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nlisse;dir. Philippe Falardeau–Until Aug.24<7> #11 (Nagoya TV) プロメテウス Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender;dir. Ridley Scott–From Aug.24<2><4><9> #4 (Chukyo TV) ★PROMETHEUS ★THE DIVIDE ディヴァイド Lauren German, Michael Biehn;dir. Xavier Gens –From Aug.25<1> Mon @ 25:59--26:54 / One Tree Hill Tue @ 25:59̶-26:54 / THE GUARDIAN SEASON2 Mon @ 25:49--26:49/ GOSSIP GIRL SEASON2(Except 8/6) (@26:28 on8/20, @26:19 on8/27) Fri @ 26:12--27:12/ REGENESIS SEASON3 (@26:27--27:27 on8/24) Movies on TV 3@24:00-BSP- COCOON コクーン································································································· 1985 4@19:30-BSP- THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING ロード・オブ・ザ・リング 王の帰還 ························································ 2003 10@24:00-BSP- COCOON THE RETURN コクーン2 遥かなる地球 ···································································· 1988 11@23:15-BSP- ROCKY ロッキー ································································································· 1976 12@13:00-#10- THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR 13F ········································································································ 1999 12@23:00-BSP- ROCKY Ⅱ ロッキー2······························································································· 1979 13@23:15-BSP- ROCKY Ⅲ ロッキー3······························································································· 1982 14@23:15-BSP- ROCKY Ⅳ ロッキー4 炎の友情 ·············································································· 1985 15@23:15-BSP- ROCKY Ⅴ ロッキー5 最後のドラマ ········································································ 1990 16@24:15-BSP- ROCKY BALBOA ロッキー・ザ・ファイナル ········································································ 2006 20@21:00-BSP- OCEAN'S ELEVEN オーシャンズ11······················································································ 2001 20@13:00-BSP- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES 赤毛のアン (前編) ·················································································· 1986 21@13:00-BSP- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES 赤毛のアン (後編) ·················································································· 1986 22@13:00-BSP- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES ∼THE SEQUEL 続・赤毛のアン アンの青春(前編) ························································ 1988 23@13:00-BSP- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES ∼THE SEQUEL 続・赤毛のアン アンの青春(後編) ························································ 1988 24@24:00-BSP- ESCAPE TO VICTORY 勝利への脱出 ························································································ 1981 24@13:00-BSP- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE CONTINUING STORY 赤毛のアン アンの結婚 (前編) ······························································ 2000 26@13:00-#10- MINDHUNTERS マインド・ハンター·················································································· 2004 27@13:00-BSP- ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE CONTINUING STORY 赤毛のアン アンの結婚 (後編) ······························································ 2000 28@13:00-BSP-ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW BEGINNING 赤毛のアン 新たな始まり······································································ 2008 29@13:00-BSP-COACH CARTER コーチ・カーター ···················································································· 2005 30@13:00-BSP-ZATHURA A SPACE ADVENTURE ザスーラ ································································································ 2005 31@13:00-BSP-FREEDOM WRITERS フリーダム・ライターズ·········································································· 2007 NAGOYA YWCA SCHOOL OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE Many students from all over the world enjoy studying here at the YWCA ! ! Full-time Course 5 days / week 1 year starts in April/October Part-time Course 2 days / week 3 months morning/afternoon/evening Course starts in April / September /January 2-3 SHINSAKAE-MACHI, NAKA-KU, NAGOYA http://nagoya-ywca.or.jp (052)951-5527 02 e-mail [email protected] First Step Japanese 2 days / week 4 weeks starts in June /November / February - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - Cormorant Fishing on the Kiso River 木曽川うかい Ukai is not conventional fishing with lines or nets, but fishing using specially-trained cormorant birds to catch, swallow, and regurgitate the fish. This unique fishing technique has been passed down through the generations and the first written record of ukai on the Kiso River dates back to 702. Since 1909 it has been one of the area’s premier tourist attractions. With the exception of typhoons and river swell there are daily ukai tours in Inuyama until the early autumn. Tours last just under 2 hours and visitors are taken out on special viewing boats to within close proximity of the fishing boats. There are ukai tours in other parts of Japan, but Inuyama is unique in that ukai fishing is done in the day time as well as at night. ★Day Time Ukai 昼うかい Until October 15 (11:30 - 13:40 on Tue, Thu, Sat); no tours on August 10 & 17 Cost: Adults 3800 Yen, children (aged 6 -12) 2900 Yen Includes meal. Reservations required 1 -3 days before Tours will go ahead despite rain. In the case of heavy rain, river swell, or typhoon, tour cancellations will be announced the day before. ★Reservations 予約 Reservations are required for all tours. Reservations are required (by noon of the tour day for tours without a meal and 3 days before for tours with a meal), and can be made at the riverside ticket office - in person or over the phone (Tel: 0568-61-0057). Cancelation charges apply. Access: The Inuyama Bashi ukai reception area is a 5 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Inuyama Yuen Station, East Exit 犬山遊園. Double Star Viewing 市民観望会「二重星をみる会」 Observe a double star through the science museum's large telescope; other smaller telescopes will also be available. When: Saturday, September 22 (18:15 – 20:30) Where: Rooftop observatory, Nagoya City Science Museum 名古屋市科学館 Participation: Adults 700 Yen, school-age children 300 Yen. Numbers are limited to 250 participants. To apply, send a reply-paid post card to 〒 460-0008 Nagoya, Naka Ku, Sakae 2-17-1, Nagoya City Science Museum to arrive by Saturday, September 1; on the reverse write: "September 22 - Double Star" and include the number of adults & children in your group. - See www.bit.ly/ofukuhagaki to find out how to write a reply-paid postcard. ★Evening Ukai 一般のうかい Until August 31 (18:00 - 20:15) Adults 2800 Yen; 2500 Yen on weekdays Children (aged 6 -12) 1400 Yen; 1250 Yen on weekdays September 1 to October 15 (17:30 - 19:45) Adults 2500 Yen; 2200 Yen on weekdays Children (aged 6 -12) 1250 Yen; 1110 Yen on weekdays Tours will go ahead despite rain. In the case of heavy rain, river swell, or typhoon, tour cancellations will be announced at noon. Prices do not include a meal. Meals are extra. You are allowed to bring your own food & drink on the condition that you take home all your garbage. Nagoya City Science Museum News 名古屋市科学館からお知らせ The Nagoya City Science Museum is usually closed on Mondays & the 3rd Friday of the month, but will be open throughout the August Obon period including Monday, August 13 & Friday, August 17. The whole museum will be closed on September 4 & 5 and the planetarium will be closed on September 6 & 7. Rental Facilities Available for Rent 貸施設ご案内 The Nagoya International Center has meeting rooms, conference facilities, and exhibition space available for rent at morning, afternoon, evening, and full-day rates. Rooms are available for as little as 3500 Yen for a morning session! For bookings and further inquiries about our facilities, call 052-5815679 (09:00 - 17:00). Full information at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/rentalroom Summer Intensive Course 5 days / week July-August OASIS21 TV TOWER SUBWAY SAKAE EXIT No5 5 weeks NHK AICHI ARTS CENTER Nishiki-dori YWCA 03 Nagoya International Center Services In and Around Nagoya Grape Picking ぶどう狩り The grape picking season runs from late summer to early autumn. In Aichi Prefecture the warm coastal areas of the Chita Peninsula, Gamagori, and Okazaki are home to a large number of grape farms - many of which allow visitors to pick and eat grapes fresh off the vine. Nagoya International Center Services - Visit or call the NIC 3F for more information - 052-581-0100 The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minute subway ride from Nagoya Station. Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the Nagoya International Center at the basement level. The Nagoya International Center library and information counter are open 09:00 - 19:00 Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundays of August & February. Car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate vicinity. ★Information Counter 情報カウンター Information service for foreign residents on daily life and sightseeing in Japan available in 8 foreign languages. Japanese & English is available Tuesday to Sunday (09:00 - 19:00). Reservations not required. See our website for service times in other languages. ■Tel: 052-581-0100 ■E-mail [email protected] ★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談 Professional native English-speaking counselors are available weekdays (Tue - Fri) by appointment only to provide support to foreign residents who have difficulties with their lives in Japan. To arrange a counseling session call the NIC 3F Info Counter at 052-581-0100. ★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談 Free Legal Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Saturdays 10:00 - 12:30 by reservation only. To make an appointment, please leave your name & phone number on the answering machine at 052-581-6111. A counseling support staff member will call you back at a later date to schedule an appointment with you. Grapes are rich sources of vitamins A, C, B6, and folate in addition to essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium. Grape skins also contain resveratrol which has been positively linked to inhibiting cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. ★Free Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents 外国人市政相談 Information & advice in English for foreign residents on anything related to government administration such as labour laws, immigration, divorce, & taxation. Phone or visit us Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00 (except national holidays). Reservations not required. Tel: 052-581-0100. See our website for service times in other languages. Two main varieties are grown - the Kyoho grape (巨峰) - a large, thick skinned, purple grape, and the Delaware grape (デラウェア) - a smaller, soft, sometimes seedless variety. Why not get out and enjoy the late summer weather and visit one of these farms? Photo: Courtesy of Sightseeing Association Aichi ★Free Counseling Service for Refugees and Asylum Seekers RHQによる難民定住者などの相談窓口 The Kobe-based Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential counseling service for refugees, convention refugees, their family members, and asylum seekers in English and Japanese on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter. Reservations are required. For more information call RHQ at 078-361-1700 (website www.rhq.gr.jp/english). ★The NIC Library ライブラリー Over 10,000 English language books including travel guides, popular manga, non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, and Japanese study guides. Borrow up to 6 books for a period of 14 days! Membership is free and open to everyone resident in the Chubu Area. A form of ID that shows your current address is required. Children can also get cards! “NIC Nihongo no Kai” Japanese Course for Adults NIC 日本語の会 The Center’s ever-popular program offers 7 types of classes ranging from conversation for beginners to kanji. Conversation classes: Kaiwa-kiso, Kaiwa-1, Kaiwa-2 (10:00, 12:00), Kaiwa-3 (14:00). Writing Classes: Kana (14:00), Kanji-1 (10:00), Kanji-2 (12:00). Applications will ONLY be accepted on Sunday, September 9 (11:30 12:00) at the information desk on Nagoya International Center 5F. If oversubscribed, course applicants will be chosen by lottery. Fee collection for successful applicants starts at 13:00. If space available, applications for a 2nd class will be accepted from 13:30. Term: Every Sunday from September 16 to November 25 (11 classes, 90 minutes each). Participation Fee: 2500 Yen, plus additional fees (500 - 1000 Yen) for text and materials. Application Forms: Available on the day, NIC 3F, or course website. Further Information: Call 052-581-5689 (Tue - Sun, 09:00 to 17:00). Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai The NIC’s Children’s Japanese Class 子ども日本語教室 This course is taught by volunteers and is designed for children (born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2006) whose native language is not Japanese. Students learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. The spring term has 11, 90-minute classes and runs every Sunday (10:00 - 11:30) from September 16 to November 25; 1000 Yen covers all 10 classes and there are only 30 places available. Applications will be accepted on Sunday, September 9 (09:45 - 10:15) at the Nagoya International Center 4F, Lecture Room 3; fee collection will start at around 11:00. A parent or guardian should attend the application process and bring a filled out application form; part of the form needs to be filled out by the child’s school teacher. Forms are available from the 3F pamphlet boxes or from the NIC website. For further information call 052-581-5689 (Tue - Sun, 09:00 to 17:00). 04 - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - Children’s Story Book Time 外国語で楽しむ絵本の会 Come and share in the fun at the Nagoya International Center 3F Library & listen to foreign volunteers as they read a selection of books in their native language from the library's vast collection of children's story books. All are welcome! Participation is free! ★Upcoming Schedule ■Sunday, August 26 (14:00 – 14:30) in Indonesian & English ■Sunday, September 9 (10:30 – 11:00) in English Minato International Matsuri みなと国際交流のつどい A free and fun event for all ages and nationalities! Stage performances from around the world! Learn about disaster prevention, and experience games and cuisine from across the globe. There’s also a flea market, live music, and dance performances. In the event of heavy rain, the event will be cancelled. When: Saturday, August 25 (15:00 - 19:00) Where: Kyuban Danchi九 番団地, Minato Ward Access: A 10 minute walk from Tokai-dori Subway Station, exit 4 (see map – bit.ly/kyuban ) NIC / JICA World Health Workshop 名古屋国際センター ワークショップ 「グアテマラでできたこと、 できなかったこと」 A nurse who worked at a small village clinic in Guatemala as a JICA volunteer will share her experiences in this joint NIC / JICA workshop on Saturday, August 18 (14:00 - 16:00) at JICA Chubu (next to Sasashima Raibu Station ささしまライブ). Admission is free, but reservations are required. The course is in Japanese. Further information and reservation form on our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/jica-whw. Development Training for Supporters of Foreign Students and Children 外国籍児童・生徒サポーター養成研修 Many different problems can arise when supporting a child through his/her development. For foreign children living in Japan, small problems can quickly become large problems if not addressed appropriately. If you have a child of foreign nationality in your care (for example as a teacher), then perhaps this training program can assist you. This course will run on 6 selected Saturdays between September 22 and February 23, 2013 at the Nagoya International Center. The course is in Japanese. Places are limited and reservations are required. For full information see our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/studentsupport ★Gamagori Orange Park 蒲郡オレンジパーク Reservations are required. 0533-68-2321. Limited to eating as much as you want inside the park. Visitors are not permitted to take grapes home. Delaware grapes (until August 15) Adults 1050 Yen, children 945 Yen, pre-schoolers 525 Yen. Kyoho grapes (August 16 - Mid September) Adults 1575 Yen, children 1470 Yen, pre-schoolers 1050 Yen. Open: Daily 09:00 - 17:00 Address: Ogurimi1-93, Seida-cho, Gamagori City 蒲郡市清田町小栗見 1-93 Website: www.orepa.jp Access: A 15 minute (5km) taxi ride from JR Gamagori Station 蒲郡. By car it is a 10 minute drive from Otowa Gamagori Junction 音羽蒲郡 IC ★Obu Naganeyama 大府長根山 Reservations are not required for individuals and small groups of less than 20. Seedless Delaware grapes (August 5 - August 14) Adults 1000 Yen (take home option 1500 Yen), elementary age children 800 Yen, pre-schoolers 500 Yen. Kyoho grapes (August 23 - September 17) Adults 1400 Yen, children 900 Yen, pre-schoolers 600 Yen. Limited to eating as much as you want inside the park. A "take home" option is extra. Access: A 5 minute taxi ride or a 20 minute walk from JR Obu Station 大府 Address: Obu Shi, Nagane-cho 2-180 Tel: 0562-46-4911 ★Higashiura Morioka Budoen 東浦森岡ぶどう園 An association of 32 grape farms in Higashiura; seven of which allow visitors to pick their own kyoho grapes. A web discount coupon is available: www.hm-grape.com/coupon ★Okazaki Komadachi Grape Farms 岡崎駒立 An association of 7 grape farms in Okazaki that all offer grape picking deals. Download and print out a discount coupon - http://bit.ly/komadachi The most convenient of these seven farms is Marusada Grape Farm. Details of the other 6 along with access information can be found here Delaware grapes (August 1 - August 30) www.hm-grape.com/mame Adults 1200 Yen (1600 Yen with take home option), children 900 Yen, pre-schoolers 600 Yen ★Marusada Grape Farm マルサダぶどう園 All you can eat kyoho grapes (August 20 - mid-September), however Steuben grapes (September 1 - October 10) visitors are requested to buy left over grapes that they have cut from the Adults 1200 Yen (1600 Yen with take home option), children 900 Yen, vine. Scissors, bucket, collection basket, and mat are provided pre-schoolers 600 Yen Reservations are required. Tel: 0562-83-0624 Kyoho grapes (August 20 - October 10) Adults 1600 Yen, children 1100 Yen, pre-schoolers 800 Yen Open: 09:00 - 17:00. Cost: Adults 1500 Yen, elementary age children 1000 Yen, pre-schoolers (aged 4 and up) 600 Yen. Access: A 5 minute walk from JR Owarimorioka Station 尾張森岡 (Taketoyo Line) Address: Chita gun, Higashiura-cho, Morioka-ikebata 2 Seedless Kyoho (August 20 - August 31) Adults 1600 Yen, children 1100 Yen, pre-schoolers 800 Yen Access: A 20 minute drive from Toyota Higashi IC on the Tomei Expressway. Tel: 0564-45-5151 Address: Okazaki City, Komadachi-cho - Help Wanted at the NIC Wanted! Volunteers Story Book Time" for "Children's 絵本の会ボランティア募集 Get children interested in foreign culture and show them that reading IS fun! The Nagoya International Center is looking for volunteers who want to read children's books at our "Children's Story Book Time" which is held every second and fourth Sunday in the Nagoya International Center Library. Although English speakers are required, speakers of other languages are also welcome to apply. If you want to further information, please call 052-581-0100 or ask at the Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter. Wanted! Counselor for NIC’s Personal Counseling Services こころの相談カウンセラー募集 The Nagoya International Center provides a free counseling service to foreign residents who are experiencing insecurity or anxiety within their daily lives. The Center is looking for an English-speaking counselor to conduct counseling sessions at the Nagoya International Center. Sessions are held generally once or twice a week at a mutually convenient time for both the client and the counselor Applicants must have experience in counseling in their home country or have a relevant recognized qualification. Applicants must be able to conduct counseling sessions in English. Applicants must be available on weekdays. To apply please email or send your resume outlining your experience and/ or qualifications. Address: 〒450-0001 Nagoya, Nakamura-ku, Nagono 1-47-1, Nagoya International Center 3F. E-mail [email protected]. 05 Nagoya International Center News- Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology トヨタテクノミュージアム 産業技術記念館 Sakichi Toyoda (1867 - 1930) devoted his life to developing looms. His oldest son Kiichiro Toyoda adapted and developed loom technology and founded the Toyota Motor Corporation. The museum was established in 1994 and is housed in one of Sakichi Toyoda's pilot factories. The vast museum will give you a clear command of the technical progress that has taken place over the years in terms of textile machinery and automobile production. There's also a hands-on children's area known as Technoland. FAE 27 - The Foreign Artists Exhibition - Artists Wanted! 外国人芸術作品展 - 作品募集! The long-running Nagoya Foreign Artists Exhibition will be held from November 6 to 11 at the Nagoya International Center. Organized by the Central Japan International Society (CJIS), with support from the Nagoya International Center (NIC), this ever-popular show continues to attract a diverse range of artists. If you are a potter, painter, sculptor, watercolorist, photographer, printer, or are involved in any other kind of creative art form, then this exhibition presents an excellent opportunity for you to display your artwork, exhibited along side other local foreign artists from a wide range of countries. We are especially interested in finding artists who have yet to exhibit in this long-running show. To receive guidelines and application forms, please fax 052-774-0483 or download them in a printer-friendly PDF format from the Nagoya International Center website www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/fae. Please note that FAE 26 participants will be sent an application form automatically. The application deadline is October 27. Take Part in Disaster Prevention Training 北区総合防災訓練外国人参加者募集 The Nagoya International Center is offering foreign residents the opportunity to join Disaster Prevention Day training on Sunday, September 2 (08:30 - 11:30) at Hokuryo Junior High School in Kita Ward (Kurokawa Subway Station, exit 4). Foreign residents from each target language - English, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese - are needed. The training will be held on the assumption that a devastating earthquake has occurred in the Nagoya area. Participants will be asked to take part in an evacuation center simulation as refugee foreign residents who are unable to understand Japanese. Knowledge of Japanese is not required as volunteer interpreters will be present. Participants will be able to observe first aid and rescue training, and will also receive a related complimentary gift. If you would like to participate call 052-581-0100 (Tues to Sun 09:00 - 17:00) or text [email protected] before Wednesday, August 22. Global Citizen’s Program 2012 – Instructors Wanted! 地球市民教室講師募集 Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya? As part of its Classroom for Global Citizen’s program, the Nagoya International Center is looking for foreign instructors to visit schools and local organizations and introduce their home countries. We are looking for people: 1) who are able to communicate in Japanese 2) who are able to introduce their home country 3) who are available on weekdays during the day time 4) who are available for interview (by appointment), and training on Sunday, September 29 (10:00 – 12:00). Compensation: 6000 to 8000 Yen per assignment depending on the destination (income tax and commuting costs are included) How to Apply: Application forms can be requested by e-mail ([email protected]),fax (052-5815629), or can be downloaded in a PDF format from www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/koryu. The application deadline is Saturday, September 15. School Guidance Seminar for Children of Foreign Nationals 外国人の子どもと保護者のための進路ガイダンス This Nagoya International Center seminar, in coordination with both the Nagoya and Aichi boards of education, will provide advice and possible options students will have available to them once they have graduated from Junior High School. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino, and Chinese interpreters are available by reservation. After the seminar, representatives from a number of local high schools will be available to answer your questions. The seminar is free, however places are limited to 80 parents and students. Reservations are required can be made on the NIC website (use the QR code for quick access), by calling (052-581-0100), or visiting the Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter. The museum offers guided tours led by museum staff that introduce and explain the exhibits. Guided tours are included in the admission price and are highly recommended. Every Sunday (14:00 - 15:30) there is an English-language tour of the Textile Machinery Pavilion and the Automobile Pavilion. Tours are open to individuals, families, and small groups, up to a maximum of 20 visitors. Reservations are not accepted in advance. To join a tour, apply at the pavilion entrance before the scheduled start. You can also rent an English language audio guide (200 Yen) and tour the museum at your own pace; Japanese, Chinese, and Korean audio guides are also available. Open: 09:30 - 17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays (except holidays), after Monday national holidays, and Dec 29 - Jan 3. Admission: Adults 500 Yen, HS & JHS students 300 Yen, elementary age children 200 Yen, free for seniors (aged 65 or over). Access: A 3 minute walk from Meitetsu Sako Station 栄生 or a 10 minute walk from Kamejima Subway Station, exit 2. Free car park also available. Photo: Courtesy of the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology Aichi International Women's Film Festival 2012 あいち国際女性映画祭2012 Held annually since 1996 at Will Aichi in central Nagoya, this festival promotes works by female directors. When: Saturday, September 1 to Sunday, September 9 Where: Will Aichi ウィルあいち, Higashi Ward Access: A 10 minute walk from Shiyakusho Subway Station, exit 2. Tickets: Advanced tickets are available for just 900 Yen until August 31 at Lawson (L codes differ for each film), Aichi Arts Center, Will Aichi, and with P-Code 550-008 / 550-009 at Circle K, Sunkus, Seven Eleven, & Ticket Pia. Tickets can also be purchased on the day for 1100 Yen at Will Aichi (1F). Student & child tickets are 500 Yen. Left: Bright Star © 2009 Apparition, All Rights Reserved Right: My Tehran for Sale © Cyan Films Thirty-two films from around the world will be shown at the festival including an English language film and several films with English subtitles: Bright Star is a 2009 drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne - cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25. Written and directed by Jane Campion - an Academy Award winner for the 1993 film "The Piano". Everyday is Alzheimer's (毎日がアルツハイマー) is a 2012 Japanese documentary about a woman taking care of her elderly mother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. (English subtitles) Just Pretended to Hear (聴こえてる、ふりをしただけ) - a 2011 Japanese film about a young girl's belief in the afterlife after the loss of her mother. (English subtitles) My Tehran for Sale is an internationally acclaimed 2009 Australian-Iranian feature film written and directed by Iranian-Australian poet turned filmmaker Granaz Moussavi. (English subtitles) The Collaborator and His Family is a 2011 documentary of a Palestinian family's struggle to assimilate into Israeli society. (English subtitles) Nippon Domannaka Festival 第14回 にっぽんど真ん中祭り From Friday evening, August 24 to Sunday, August 26 over 200 teams & around 23,000 performers from across Japan and from around the world will take over the streets of Nagoya as part of Japan’s largest dance festival. Colourful and vibrant parades & performances will be held at over 19 locations in and around the City, with the main stage located in Hisaya Odori Park 久屋大通公園会場 in Yabacho (Yaba-cho Subway Station, exit 6). Admission is free, but main stage spectator seating is extra. Full stage information and performance times are on our website. www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/doman14 Photo: ©Nippon Domannaka Festival When: Sunday, August 26 (13:00 - 17:00) Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall 13:00 - 14:50 - Preparing for further education or employment after junior high school & past experiences of foreign students and parents 15:00 - 16:15 - Local high school and trade school information 16:15 - 17:00 - Booth consultations The NIC is also running a free tour of a Aichi Gakusen University campus for children of foreign nationality on Sunday, September 16. Participants will be able to talk with current students and faculty members about admission requirements, university life, and prospects after graduation. Full details are on the NIC website www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/unitour (use the QR code for quick access). 06 07 In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - Summer Festivals - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Tokoname Yaki Matsuri 常滑焼まつり Marc Chagall: La réminiscence de l’amour マルク・シャガール −愛をめぐる追想 Sit down at a potter’s wheel and have a go at making your very own Tokoname Yakimono under the instruction of a local expert. A large range of unique local pottery and ceramics is also available at low prices. On the Saturday from around 19:00 there is a large fireworks display over the ocean. When: Saturday, August 18 (09:00 - 21:00) and Sunday, August 19 (09:00 – 17:00) Where Boat Race Tokoname ボートレースとこなめ & Cera Mall セラモール, Tokoname City Access: Boat Race Tokoname is a 10 minute walk south of Meitetsu Tokoname Station 常滑. Cera Mall is accessible via a free shuttle bus from Tokoname Station or Boat Race Tokoname (buses approximately every 20 minutes during festival hours). Photo: Courtesy of the Tokoname Chamber of Commerce and Industry Marc Chagall (1887-1985) was one of the 20th century’s most prominent artists. His art career spanned both world wars and led him from his home town in Belarus to St. Petersburg, Paris, Berlin, and New York, before finally settling in France after the WW2. Through around 200 works - over 30 of which are being exhibited in Japan for the first time, this exhibition explores how Chagall depicted “love” in his art. When: Wednesday, September 5 - Sunday, October 28 Open: 10:00 - 18:00; open until 21:00 on 9/21 & 10/19. Closed: 9/10, 18, 24, 10/1, 9, 15, 22. Where: The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu 岐阜県美術館 Access: A 15 minute walk from JR Nishi-Gifu Station 西岐阜 Admission: Adults 1200 Yen, College students 1000 Yen. Advance tickets 1000 Yen & 800 Yen. Free for preschool children and school students. Price includes admission to the Museum Collection. Photo: Marc Chagall and his wife, Bella - 1934 Nagoya Castle Yoi Festival 名古屋城宵まつり Nagoya Castle’s lantern-lit annual summer evening festival. There is something for everyone - street performers, stage concerts, bon dancing, a beer garden, and lots of food and game stalls. When: Friday, August 3 - Wednesday, August 15 (17:00 - 21:00) Where: The grounds of Nagoya Castle - 名古屋城 Access: A 5 minute walk from Shiyakusho Subway Station, exit 7 Admission: 800 Yen adults (100 Yen discount with valid subway day pass), elementary school & JH students 200 Yen. Pay at the gate. Blast! ブラスト! Blast! The thrilling 2001 Tony and Emmy award-winning music spectacle is in Japan for a nationwide tour covering all 47 prefectures in a total of 102 shows! In the 2 hour show Blast!'s performers use 12 different types of brass instruments and 51 types of percussion instruments - ranging from trumpets and snare drums to trombones and didgeridoos. The cast features 3 guest Japanese performers as well as 34 of the show's regular performers from the United States. Ticket holders will be able to meet and chat to the cast after the show. There are 6 shows scheduled for Nagoya area: Kani Public Arts Center 可児市文化創造センター (L-code 48985) A 10 minute walk from Meitetsu Nihonrain-Imawatari Station 日本ライン今 渡駅 When: Monday, September 3 (19:00) Mie Center for the Arts 三重県文化会館 (L-code 48127) A 20 minute walk from JR / Kintetsu Tsu Station 津 When: Thursday, September 6 (19:00) Rated as one of Japan’s big 3 tanabata festivals. Tanabata is traditionally celebrated on July 7. However some areas celebrate tanabata based on the old lunar calendar. When: Friday August 3, Saturday August 4, & Sunday August 5 (10:00 - 22:00) Where: Around JR Anjo Station, Anjo Access: A 2 minute walk from JR Anjo Station 安城 (L-code 48118) Connected at the basement level to Kanayama Subway Station When: Friday, September 7 (19:00) Saturday, September 8 (12:00 & 17:00) Sunday, September 9 (12:00 & 16:30) Tickets are available using P-code 418-778 from Circle K, Sunkus, and Ticket Pia, or using an L-code (see each concert) at Lawson. Tickets are priced at S-10,000 Yen, A-8000 Yen, B-6000 Yen. Exploring the Mystery of Edo Painting 江戸絵画ふしぎ探検 To our eyes today, Edo and pre-Edo paintings are full of mystery. In an age when photographs, television, and copiers did not exist, paintings had various roles as visual images. To convey time and space into their two-dimensional world, painters used many original and creative techniques. These methods, and even the manner of studying painting, differed considerably from present practices. This exhibition explores the notable features of Edo paintings, the painting techniques and materials used, and answers the question, "Is the depicted image real or fake?". When: Saturday, July 28 - Sunday, September 2 (10:00 - 17:00, last entry 16:30); closed on Mondays (except August 13). Open until 19:00 from August 10 to 12. Where: Tokugawa Art Museum 徳川美術館, Higashi Ku. Admission: Entry 1200 Yen, 1000 Yen for adults with a Subway Day Pass. Students 700 Yen. JH & elementary students 500 Yen. Free admission for HS,JHS & elementary students on Saturdays. Access: By Nagoya Kanko Route Bus from in front of Nagoya Station - bus stop 8 - in service between 09:30 & 15:30 runs every 20 - 30 minutes on weekends and every 30 - 60 minutes on weekdays. By any outbound City or Meitetsu bus from the bus stop above Shiyakusho Subway Station - runs every 10 to 15 minutes. Get off at Tokugawa-en Shindeki 徳川園新出来. Image: Festival of the Hokoku Shrine, a pair of six-fold screens, colours and ink on gilt paper. Traditionally attributed to Matabei Iwasa. Edo Period, 17th century. Yukata Dressing Class - “How to Wear a Yukata” 浴衣クラス The yukata is an informal kimono for summer and was traditionally worn in hot weather both at home and in the streets. This class is for non-Japanese guests to learn how to wear a yukata. Prepare yourself to enjoy the summer, Japanese style. When: Saturday, August 4 (19:00 - 20:30). Where: Nadya Park 6F. A 5 minute walk from Yabacho Subway Station, exit 5 or 6. Cost: 1000 Yen Shodo Class 書道クラス This shodo class allows foreign and Japanese to use calligraphy as a form of communication in order to further develop their knowledge about Japanese art and tradition. When: Saturday, August 25 (19:00 - 20:30). Where: Nadya Park 6F. A 5 minute walk from Yabacho Subway Station, exit 5 or 6. Cost: 1000 Yen Disney Live! "Mickey’s Music Party” ディズニー・ライブ! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and characters from Aladdin, the Little Mermaid, and Toy Story will be live on stage in Toyota this month! When: Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19 (10:00, 13:00, 16:00); each performance lasts 1hr 30 minutes (including a 15 minute break). Where: Toyota Shimin Bunka Kaikan 豊田市民文化会館 Access: A 15 minute walk from Meitetsu Toyota-shi Station 豊田市 Admission: S - 5000 Yen or A - 3800 Yen. Children aged 2 or under who do not require a seat can be admitted without a ticket if the accompanying adult holds the child on their lap (one adult per child). Advance tickets are available via the P-code system (P-code 416-389) at Ticket Pia, Circle K, and SunKus, or at 7-Eleven with 7-code 013-641. There’s more on our website - www.nic-nagoya.or.jp Follow the Nagoya International Center on Twitter @the_nic Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/NagoyaInternationalCenter 08 Anjo Tanabata Matsuri 安城七夕まつり Chukyo University Center for Culture & Arts 中京大学文化市民会館 ★To submit suggestions, comments and ideas, and for information about advertisements contact the editor at [email protected].★ Japan Rhine Summer Festival & Fireworks Display 第33回日本ライン夏まつり納涼花火大会 With Japan’s oldest castle illuminated in the background, approximately 3000 fireworks are launched from river boats stationed in the middle of the Kiso River. When: Friday, August 10 (19:30 - 20:20) Where: On the banks of the Kiso River, downstream from the Inuyama-bashi Bridge 犬山橋, Inuyama City. Access: A short walk from Meitetsu Inuyama Yu-en Station 名 鉄犬山遊園; additional services will be in operation. Tokai Matsuri Fireworks Display 東海まつり花火大会 When: Saturday, August 11 (19:20 - 20:30); August 12 if bad weather. Number of Fireworks: Approx. 4000 (TBA) Where: O-ike Koen 大池公園, Tokai City Access: A 15 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Otagawa Station 名 鉄太田川. Free temporary car park (3000 spaces) available at local JH & elementary schools (15:00 - 22:00). Six Fire Festival 第5回ロケット花火大会 六火祭 A festival for all ages. Over 50,000 rockets are simultaneously blasted into the air creating a screen of light and sound. Relax on the beach during the day and enjoy the free music and fireworks festival in the evening. The festival features a torch dance, reggae, hiphop, and a djembe drum show, as well as a belly dance, fireknife, and a hula dance shows. When: Sunday, August 12 (15:00 - 21:00) Where: Utsumi Komasu Beach 小桝海岸 (located south of Chidorigahama Beach) Access: 25 minute walk from Meitetsu Utsumi Station 内海or 5 minutes by car from Minamichita IC 南知多 on the Chita Peninsula Expressway Toll Road (知多半島道路). Over 300 parking spaces. Noubi Big Fireworks Festival 濃尾大花火 Hashima and Ichinomiya City’s joint festival held on the banks of the Kiso River between the two cities. It features approximately 5000 fireworks and 5 illuminated makiwara boats. When: Tuesday, August 14 (19:30 - 20:45) Access: Fom Hashima: a 15 minute walk and a shuttle bus ride from Meitetsu Hashima Shiyakusho Mae Station 羽島市役所前. From Ichinomiya: a free shuttle bus from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station 名鉄一宮, West exit. Kariya Wansaka Festival 刈谷わんさか 祭り As well as the large fireworks display (from 19:30) there are also stage events and festival stalls throughout the day. When: Saturday, August 18 (11:00 - 20:45) Where: Kariya City General Athletic Park 刈谷市総合運動公園, Kariya City. Access: A 20 minute walk across the river from Meitetsu Fujimatsu Station 富士松. Utsumi Fireworks Festival 第47回内海中日花火大会 This fireworks festival features rarely seen “Suichuu Star Mine” fireworks that are exploded from the surface of the water and a 200m-wide “Niagara Falls” cascade that is popular with spectators. The festival takes place on Chidorigahama Beach 千 鳥ヶ浜海岸 - one of the best beaches in the Tokai region. When: Friday, August 17 (19:00 - 20:30) Access: A 15 minute walk from Meitetsu Utsumi Station 内海 or 7 minutes by car from Minamichita IC 南知多 on the Chita Peninsula Expressway Toll Road (知多半島道路). Toyokawa Tezutsu Festival 第25回豊川手筒まつり The festival is famous for its 400 “tezutsu” large hand-held “Roman candle” style fireworks. There are also around 1500 regular fireworks. When: Saturday, August 25 (17:30 - 21:40) - August 26 if rain Where: Toyokawa City Baseball Ground 豊川市野球場, Toyokawa City Access: A 5 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Suwa-cho Station 諏訪町 2012 Shin Maiko Summer Festival - 2012新舞子サマーフェスティバル A summer family festival in Shin Maiko Marine Park with live music and dance performances, games, fireworks, and beach soccer! The park’s beach - “Blue Sun Beach” ブルーサンビーチ is a 400m long man-made beach with imported golden sand from Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture. It has food stands, a rest area, and full toilet and shower facilities. There are also grassed areas ideal for picnics, ball games, and taking a break from the beach. The beach is open until Sunday, September 9. When: Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12 Where: Shin Maiko Marine Park 新舞子マリンパーク, Chita City. Admission: free. Access: A 10 minute walk from Meitetsu Shin Maiko Station 新舞子. Cross over the bridge to get to the park. You can’t miss the park’s two huge wind turbines. There are over 500 parking spaces; parking is 500 Yen in July & August. 09 Bulletin Board Bulletin Board ★ About Notice Submissions - This is a free service - Meeting & Activities You can submit and renew notices in person at the NIC Information Counter or via our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/bulletinboard. Submissions for commercial purposes & job hiring are not accepted. The NIC is not responsible for any problems that arise between parties placing notices & their respondents, and NIC reserves the right to refuse or edit notices. Cultural Learning Opportunities Japanese Language Classes ★Ever worn a kimono? No? Would you like to? Kimono & accessories provided! Fitting: 500 yen each time. Lessons: 4 times a month 1,000 yen per month. 1 minute from Kamejima Station. Tel /fax: 052-451-8582 ★Do you swing dance? - Want to learn how? Nagoya Swings is an international group that holds a workshop & dance party once a month in Fushimi. Come on out & dance with us. Beginners are always welcome, and you never need a partner. More info: [email protected] ★Djembe & Didgeridoo Lessons - Learn to play traditional African & Australian music with an experienced musician in Nagoya. 1500 yen per lesson. Contact Fumi for more details at [email protected] ★Enjoy French Conversation Salon in a friendly atmosphere. 4000 Yen per month. 3 minutes from Kamejima Station. Contact Véronique 090-2925-3421 or [email protected] ★French Class - intermediate course using extracts of French novels published in 2011. Sat afternoons at the Nagoya International Center 5F 13:15 - 14:45. 1500 Yen per class. Contact [email protected]. ★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana & sado classes every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month 13:00 - 16:00 at Will Aichi 4F, a 10 minute walk from Shiyakusho Station, exit 2. Classes planned for 12/7 & 12/18. Only actual cost charged for materials. Reservations to Ms. Suzuki at 0562-93-5213 or Fax to 0562-93-5214. ★Ikebana Communications - enjoy your stay in Japan & make new friends in an inter-cultural atmosphere by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat 6pm to 8pm near Nagoya International Center Bldg. Fee 1300 Yen per class. To join, please call Grace 090-4867-4262, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892 ★International Class of Japanese Calligraphy - Learn from qualified and licensed teachers in an inter-cultural atmosphere in Shinsakae. Every 1st Monday and 3rd Friday from 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00. 500 Yen. Child care service 200 Yen. All lesson fees donated to the Red Cross. Contact Yuuca at 090-60352000. Map at http://ameblo.jp/yuucakoikoi ★Japanese Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony in English. Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to traditional Japanese dishes. Flower arranging & tea ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons OK. Call Hideko at 052-211-2586. ★Japanese Cooking Class - New casual, friendly cooking class. Looking for members. E-mail Junko at [email protected] ★Learn to Play the Koto - a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument. One-on-one lessons by appointment. Lessons designed for female students. Trial lesson 1000 Yen. A 3-minute walk from Kakuozan Station. Call Ms. Yamamoto at 090-1797-8744 (or [email protected]); English is OK. Full details at http://web.me.com/a.koto/E. ★Like dancing? Let's dance without memorizing steps. Latin music makes you feel healthy and happy. No need to be a professional dancer, just feel the rhythm. Write an e-mail to [email protected] (Carlos). ★Let’s Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Calling all foreign women! Join us and try on a variety of kimonos and learn about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Saturday (13:00 - 15:00) at Atsuta Lifelong Learning Center - a 15 minute walk from Hibino Subway Station, exit 1. Participation fee only 500 Yen. Call or fax to reserve your place 052-681-9414. ★Piano Lessons - one-on-one piano lessons in English. 4 times a month 45min lessons. Contact Ms, Noriko Kugimoto 090-6181-1274 or [email protected] ★Piano Lessons in English/Chinese with an experienced piano teacher with a DipABRSM qualification. Please contact Ms. Hiuyan (Ginny) Wong at [email protected] for more information. ★Pilates Lessons - one-on-one at Jingu NIshi in English using special pilates machines. Contact Maki at [email protected] ★Sahaj Marg Raja Yoga Meditation: A state of balance and peace is achieved through features such as yogic transmission and cleaning. No fee to learn and continue and all are welcome. Contact Sriram or Nithya at 090-98253105 or e-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.srcm.org. ★Spanish & Latin American Cooking - Just buying ingredients altogether, we will spend a good time eating after learning how to prepare: paella, tacos, cebiche, salads and desserts. Foreigners and Japanese welcome. Call Carlos 080-3644-5512. ★Sensory Deprivation Tank - Flotation chamber and silent meditation space, 370kg of salt in water heated to exact skin temp for total weightlessness and quiet reflection. 1 min walk from Higashi Okazaki Station, contact Michael at [email protected], donations accepted. ★Thai Language, folk dance, and healthy Thai food cooking class - make friends and enjoy Thai conversation. For more info please feel free to contact [email protected] or call 080-6963-9854. ★Traditional Japanese Calligraphy & Flower Arrangement for Ladies with a certified professional teacher. 2 hour long small group lessons for all levels; costs 1000 Yen plus 800 Yen for flowers. Tues @ 19:00 Wed @13:00, Thur@10:00, & Sat @15:00. 5 mins walk from Kanayama Station. Call Kazumi at 090-3300-1117 or e-mail [email protected]. “Aichi Nihongo no Kai” Japanese Conversation Class - Mondays 10:00 - 11:30 at Aichi-Kankokujin-Kaikan 4F North Meeting Room - near Kamejima Station exit 4. Introductory, beginner, & intermediate courses available. 2600 Yen (in total for all 13 lessons). Term: September 3 to December 10. No class 9/13 & 10/8. Start any time. Call Keiko 090-91738136 or e-mail [email protected]. “A-KA-SA-TA-NA” Japanese Conversation Class - Thursdays from 10:30 to 12:00 at the Aichi International Plaza; 2 blocks west of Shiyakusho Station exit 5. Next term runs from September to December. Can join anytime. Email: [email protected]. Call Kagawa at 052-838-8950 or Okachi at 090-9969-6360. Iroha Nihongo-no-Kai offers Japanese lessons on Thursdays, 10:30-12:00 at Nadya Park 6F NPO Center. Located opposite Yaba Park; exit #6 at Yabacho Subway Station. Next term runs from September 6 to December 6. Join anytime! 2100 Yen per term (total 14 lessons). Call: Sionoya:090-6595-1578, O’Brien 052-851-3436 or email [email protected]. ★Benvindos ao Curso de Japonês - Japanese Classes for Portuguese, Spanish & English Speakers. Tuesdays (18:00 - 20:00). Start anytime at the Nagoya International Center 5F. Level: beginners to JLPT Level 1 for writing and conversation. Qualified bilingual Japanese graduated teacher. Fee: 1000 yen for original texts and 3000 yen/four lessons/ month (Free Trial Lesson). Contact: [email protected] (080-3646-1945) ★Japanese Language School “KANOWA”. Everyday (10:00 - 21:00). All levels. 2000 Yen for 2 hours. Private lessons. Contact Ms. Sato at 080-3657-4425 or e-mail [email protected] ★Japanese Language Classes - Japanese native helps you to speak and write in smooth & natural Japanese. Applicants are required to at least able to communicate in intermediate English. Time: Saturdays 14:00-15:30. Venue: Near Nagoya Station, For further details contact Ito at 090-2922-2828 or [email protected] ★Japanese Language Salon - A salon for non-native Japanese speakers to talk about their favorite Japanese things and topics in Japanese. The 4th Monday of every month 18:15 - 19:45 at Crystal MA bldg near Kokusai Center Subway Station. 900 Yen per salon. Contact the Aichi International Japanese Education Center at 080-1559-9744 or [email protected] ★Kanji Class - Would you like to study Kanji? Is the culture of Japan understood through Kanji? Open to those who can read hiragana and can speak conversational Japanese. Thursdays 19:00 - 20:30 at Medical Information Center Aichi (Meieki-minami 2-11-43, Nakamura Ward). 3000 Yen per month. Call Okihashi at 090-1724-3999 or 052-588-7040. ★“Kotoba-no-kai” - for non-native speakers of Japanese on Wednesdays & Fridays (intermediate level and up) from 10:00-11:30 @ Nagoya Josei Kaikan; A 3-minute walk from Higashi Betsuin Station. 1500 Yen for 15 classes. Call Sachiko at 052-805-8134. ★MER NIHONGO Club - Beginner to advanced level Japanese classes including preparation for JLPT. Private lesson 1500 Yen / hour *only private lessons available. WV SAKAE bldg. 5F (UNIQLO), Sakae 3-27-1, Naka-Ku, Nagoya; a 5 min-walk from Yaba-cho Subway Station, exit 5. Call Akiko Arakawa(090-3956-1022) or e-mail to [email protected]. Website: http://www.myenglishroom.jp Tel/Fax: 052-251-0833 ★NIHONGO KYOUSHITSU - Japanese classes for AET's in Nagoya. 1000 Yen per month. Upper beginners class Thursdays 17:30-19:00, beginners class Thursdays 19:00 - 20:30. Location is Fushimi Life Plaza Building 12F. Contact Yamada Sensei cell: 080-3629-1873 / home: 052-936-8485. ★Nihongo Kyoshitsu Imaike - Regular Japanese classes near Imaike Station, exit 1. Kanji (1500 Yen) and regular class (2000Yen). For class times and directions contact [email protected]. ★Helping Hands and Hearts Japan Japanese Language classes every Sunday (other days are negotiable) from 9AM to 5PM 60min of each at Will Aichi 2F Aichi NPO Koryu Plaza, 10min from Shiyakusho Station exit 2. All levels, Private lessons, 500 Yen per hour, Join anytime! Call: 080-3287-7982(softbank); email: [email protected]. ★Language Support Class to upgrade or strengthen Japanese Language! Class runs from October 2011 - March 2012 at Life Station Aichi NPO (Nagoya Shi, Kita Ku, Yanagihara 4-2-2); a 7 minute walk from Meijo Koen Subway Station. 600 Yen per week. Contact Mr. Kamran 052-912-2316 [email protected] Other Services and Assistance Available for Foreigners ★Nagoya International Alcoholics Anonymous - Think you have a problem with alcohol? Call us @ 090-9938-0596. Meetings on Sundays at 19:00. www.jeaa.org ★Al Anon- for families and friends of alcoholics. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm at Mikokoro Center in Marunouchi. Contact Nancy at [email protected] ★Private Professional English Counseling Service - able to hold individual, couple, & family sessions privately & confidentially. Call Counselor Wallace at 052-362-8883. Fees negotiable. ★Personal and Marriage Counseling - available by professional counselor who has lived in Japan 20 years, free consultation, English or Japanese okay, confidentiality guaranteed, contact Ms. Nielsen at 0562-95-0857. 10 Sports & Outdoor Clubs ★Futsal in Nagoya - A friendly game of 6-a-side FUTSAL. Takes place in Nagoya on Sundays and Mondays. Come and improve your soccer skills! Email Chris at: [email protected] ★Nagoya International Volleyball Club - A friendly, non-competitive, mixed game of volleyball for foreigners and Japanese people living in Nagoya. Meet on Sundays twice a month. Open to men and women of all levels. Get some exercise, have some fun and meet people of different nationalities. Find us on Facebook. E-mail: [email protected] ★Free Judo Lesson for Beginners - at Associacao Calasans de Judo (ACJ). 5000 Yen per month. Free lesson and uniform for beginners. Mondays & Fridays (20:00) at ACJ Dojo located near JR Kasadera Station. Saturdays (18:30) at Aichi-ken Budokan. For more information call 090-2929-1360 or e-mail [email protected]. ★Chubu Hiking International Club (CHIC) is a Nagoya-based hiking club that welcomes guests & new members who want to explore the mountains in the Chubu area. E-mail [email protected]. ★Australian Rules Football - The Nagoya Redbacks - Training every Sunday. Contact Ben at [email protected] or Tel: 090-9903-0550 Website: www.nagoyaredbacks.com ★Sunday Shonai Football / Soccer - friendly kick-about every Sunday from 14:00 behind the athletics track at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, a 5 minute walk from Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Subway Station, exit 2. They are on Facebook under “Shonai FC”! E-mail: [email protected] ★Tempaku Futsal Club: Friendly Futsal matches on Saturday nights at Tempaku Sports Center. Strengthen ties of friendship through the practice of futsal. Everybody is welcome! For more info e-mail Carlos at [email protected] ★Tokai Japan Canada Society Monthly Street Hockey - monthly street hockey practice on the 3rd Sat / Sun in the street hockey rink under the expressway near Shirakawa Park. TJCS members free. Non-members 500 Yen. Equipment is provided. Details on www.tjcs.jp ★Taekwondo in Nagoya! - Taekwondo lessons for foreigners and Japanese living in Nagoya. Both for people who want to do martial arts as a sport or develop as a player. Open to men and women of all levels. For more information please contact 090-9053-8664, [email protected]. ★Yoga class in English - This is an easy Hatha yoga class in English taught by a certified yoga instructor. The class will meet one Sunday a month from 10:30-11:45 a.m. in Shin Sakae and there will be a 500 Yen fee to cover room rental. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. ★Current Affairs Discussion Group - Let’s talk about Current Affairs; local, national, international. E-mail: [email protected] ★International Chamber Music Ensemble - If you play music, please join us. We are an amateur chamber international music group, we play once a month chamber music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more. Many speak English and German. Contact Hitoshi (Hank) Watanabe Tel: 080-5115-4364 [email protected] ★The Nagoya International Personal Computer Club - join computer users from many nationalities every 3rd Saturday of the month at Shooters Sports Bar in Fushimi to catch up with the latest information on technology and social media. See www.nipcc.org for details. All levels welcome! ★Nagoya Players Community Theater - For over 36 years, the Nagoya Players have been the Chubu region's premier international theatre group. We are always looking for volunteers to work with us on & back stage. Experience is not necessary. We are a teaching theater. [email protected] ★Knitting Group - I'm interested in starting a Nagoya knitting group. If you're also a passionate knitter, please contact me through my email: [email protected] ★Nagoya Reads - Calling all book lovers! We are organizing an English book discussion club in Nagoya. For more information, email Mike at [email protected] ★Nagoya Writes - We have monthly readings and occasional workshops. Fiction, essays, poetry, personal narratives, are all welcome. Or, you can drop by and meet other writers. For information contact Albert at [email protected] or Paul at [email protected] Website: http://nagoyawrites.wordpress.com ★Nagoya Meet and Greet - A monthly lunch where 40+ women of various nationalities, interests, and ages gather to meet, eat, and greet. Great for new arrivals and those seeking new friends. Children's play area available. English is the language of communication. E-mail: [email protected] ★The Nagoya International Club - founded to promote a vibrant foreign community in the Chubu and Nagoya area, give people an opportunity to make friends, and introduce the Chubu region. Come have some fun! http://bit.ly/nagoyaclub ★Helping Orphans in Nagoya - If you are interested in spending time with some fantastic children and huge hearted volunteers, both from the international community as well as local Japanese, we welcome you to volunteer with Santa and Friends Nagoya. Please visit our website! www.santaandfriendsnagoya.com ★Singers and Musicians Needed - LOVE to sing or play an instrument?! Nagoya Union Church is looking for singers and musicians! All levels welcome. Practice and service are every Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. NUC is near Takaoka and Shinsakaemachi subway stations. Email [email protected] ★Shirayuri Association - providing educational and cultural services to both Turkish and Japanese societies in order to promote the Turkish community in Japan, and further friendship between Turkish & Japanese communities. Located in Yabuta-cho, Moriyama Ku - Tel/fax 052-7109808. Family Groups ★Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese: Chubu-Tokai - Offers friendship, support, & mutual help in adapting to Japanese culture & society. E-mail: [email protected]. ★Chayagasaka Cooperative English Playgroup - for children 0 to 6 with at least one (English speaking) non-Japanese parent. Wednesday mornings near Chayagasaka Station; 500 Yen per session. Games, songs, snacks and crafts. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/ Email: [email protected] ★Foreign Mothers’ Group - Pregnant or just had a baby? Talk about your and share your experiences with other parents & health professionals. Meet 10:00 -12:00 every 2nd Saturday of the month (exc Aug. & Dec.) at the Nagoya City Women’s Center (exit 1, Higashi Betsuin Station). Website: www.tcp-ip.or.jp/~lorna/mothers. Call Misako at 052-847-0243 or call Lorna at 090-2344-8978. ★Breastfeeding class for expecting and new parents (times same as above)! Parents with older children and those preparing for a second/third child are also very welcome. Contact Maria at [email protected] ★German Playgroup for children of all ages meets 10-12 on the last Sunday of each month. Contact Oliver at [email protected] ★Nagoya Foreign Fathers - Father / child activity group. Meets one Sunday a month for fun activity. Fostering dual nationality and international culture. Common language is English. Sign up via our Facebook group. ★English Family Group Fun, parent led activities in English for children of elementary school age, from families with at least 1 non-Japanese parent or recent returnees. Meets 2 Saturdays a month in Nagoya. 500 Yen/month. Kawahara 052-836-0091 ★Nakamura English Playgroup meets on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 10-12 at the Nakamura Lifelong Learning Center. All foreign & bi-cultural families, returnees are welcome. ¥300 per child, free the first time. E-mail [email protected] Religious Services ★Anglican / Episcopal Kani Mission - Mission station of the Anglican Chubu Diocese and the Episcopal Diocese of North-Central Philippines. English service at 10:00 every Sunday in Kani-shi, Gifu-ken. Stop at Shin-kani eki and walk 10 minutes towards Kani City Hall. Contact person: Rev. Deacon Glenn B. Yamashita 090-9903-4079. Website: www.kanimission.wordpress.com e:mail: [email protected] All Nations Fellowship is an international bilingual (English/Japanese) worship service. Our Bible-based teachings are focused on the gospel and he doctrines of grace. We meet every Sunday at 10:30am in Nagakute. We offer bilingual Sunday School for children ages 4-12. Please visit our website at www.allnationsfellowship.net for more information. ★Nagoya International Baptist Church (NIBC), is located in the Tenpaku Ku. Service Times: Sunday Service (English only) 2:30 PM (fellowship time following the service). Attendees from all over the World! Ladies’ Bible Study (English only) 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10 AM (please call before coming). www.nibc.japanforchrist.com - Calvary Baptist Church (CBC) is also located in the Tenpaku Ku. Service times: Sunday School (Japanese) 10 AM; Morning Service (Japanese) 11 AM. Ladies’ Bible Study (Japanese) 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM. www.cbcnagoya.japanforchrist.com - For further information about CBC & NIBC, contact pastor Tim Melton (fluent in Japanese and English) at 052-801-8064 or 08036505539. ★Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Services each Sunday near Gokiso Station, at Kitayama-cho 3-41; tel. 052-732-5176. Sacrament Meeting at 10:00, followed by English Sunday School; translation assistance available for other meetings. Friends & visitors always welcome. Call Nagoya LDS Mission 052-773-0755. ★Faith Charismatic Church (FCC) - We meet every Sunday at Naka Sports Center (3F Room 3) at 10:00. Call Pastor Bede at 080-5139-6777. ★GraceCity Church: An exciting Christian church (Protestant) in the heart of Nagoya with bilingual Japanese / English worship services, awesome events, great music, and tons of international friends! Come join the fun! www.gracecity.jp Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) Nagoya Congregation - Worship Services (in Filipino and Japanese): Wednesdays, 8:15 PM; Thursdays, 8:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 PM & Sundays, 10:00 AM. For inquiries, call 05 ★The IMMANUEL Christian Fellowship is an evangelical fellowship that welcomes Filipinos and English speaking people. Experience: warm fellowship, lively praise & worship songs, practical Tagalog & English sermon and Bible story lessons for your Japanese speaking kids. Sunday School @ 10:00 am and Worship service @ 11:00 am. For more information contact Ptr. Nino Solito @ 052-8759394 or 090-8540-8260 Website: www.icfnagoya.org Indonesian Christian Fellowship in Nagoya - hosts a weekly fellowship on Sunday at 16:15 near Jingu-Nishi (5 min walk), JR Atsuta, or Jingu-Mae Stations. We have a tri-lingual meetings in Bahasa Indonesia, Japanese and English. Not only Indonesian, but Japanese and other nationalities are welcomed. Let's enjoy the at home atmosphere. Please contact Rev. Daniel Tan by phone (090-9948-1601) or email ([email protected]) ★Islam Ahmadiyya Mosque - hosts Muslim Friday Prayer at 13:00 and is open for five prayers. Offers study of the Holy Qu'ran, Arabic, and Urdu. Islamic library and cooking classes. Located in Meito Ward at Kifune 2-1602. A 7 minute walk across Route 302 from the Meito Post Office. Website: www.ahmadiyyat.jp Email: [email protected] Tel: 052-703-1868 ★Mikokoro (Sacred Heart) International Catholic Center Nagoya - English Masses every Saturday 18:00, Sunday 10:00 & 15:00; Novena, Wednesdays at 15:00. Confessions, baptisms, marriages available. Tel: 052-971-0334. Near Hisaya-odori Station. Website: www.mikokoro.net ★Nagoya English Fellowship is an inter-denominational Evangelical Fellowship with services in English & bilingual Sunday School for children. We meet at the Nishi Lifelong Learning Center above Joshin Subway Station, exit 6. The service starts at 11 AM. Contact: Willie Gonzales at 052-523-1775, 090-2579-1007 more information at http://nefchurch.org. ★Nagoya Glorious Chapel - Christian protestant church committed to Bible teaching, discipleship & evangelism through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ at www.yesngc.com Tel: 052-833-1092. ★The Nagoya Indonesian Catholic Community hosts Indonesian mass once a month (4th Sunday) in Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12.30pm, 8 minutes walk from Meijo Koen station exit 1. Email: [email protected] ★Nagoya International Christian Assembly near Gokiso and Fukiage Stations has Sunday Services in English 08:30 to 10:30 - singing, preaching, Bible study, & fellowship. 18:30 to 20:30 - praise & worship. Filipino (Tagalog) Bible study 1st Sundays at 16:00. Website: www.nicachurch.org ★Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Friday Prayers & is open for five-time prayers Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature are also available. Honjin Station, exit 3. Call 052-486-2380 Website: http://nagoyamosque.com ★Nagoya Port Mosque - Friday Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for five time prayers, every Saturday special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer. Arabic lessons for children on Saturdays. On Route 23, between Hojin & Juichiya traffic lights, next to the over head crossing; parking available for 10 cars, except Fridays (11:30 - 14:00). A 15 minute walk from Inaei Aonami Line Station. Address: Nagoya, Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Tel: 090 3251 5381 Nagoya Orthodox Church located near Arahata Station. Vespers on Saturday at 17:30 & Holy Liturgy on Sundays at 10:00. Call Fr. George Matsushima @ 052-734-9000 or e-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.orthodox-jp.com/nagoya ★Nagoya Union Church - share fellowship & worship in English with Christians from many countries. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo Church near Takaoka Station, exit 2. Email: [email protected] Website: www.nagoyaunionchurch.com ★His Call Church - Making Disciples Church As a Team - An independent Pentecostal church located in Tenpaku Ward, Nagoya. Sunday Services from 14:00 at Nichiei Culture Hall - 1 minute walk from Ueda Subway Station, exit 3. Website: www.hiscallchurch.com e-mail: [email protected] Tel:052-807-0966 ★St. Matthew’s Anglican / Episcopal Church: English language service on the second Sunday of every month at 5pm. Bible study from 4pm. A 5 minute walk from exit 4 of Gokiso Subway Station. Go straight out of the exit & turn right between Circle K and the police box. Contact person: Rev. Deacon Glenn B. Yamashita 090-9903-4079. ★Meito Christ International Church - Interdenominational English services Sundays at 17:00 followed by fellowship. Open to all, friendly, casual, served by Protestant pastor. Children welcome. Five minute walk from Fujigaoka. Map/info at www.meitochurch.org; contact Erin Sakakibara 090-3308-4148, [email protected] ★Mustard Seed Christian Church - Come join our Japanese-English bilingual worship service every Sunday at 11:00am. Enjoy excellent music, dynamic teaching, and meet new people! This is a casual worship service, and anyone is welcome to come and join. We meet at Studio Nexx, a 3 minute walk from Tsurumai Station. Website: www.mustardseednagoya.com / email: [email protected] 11
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