english edition - Nagoya International Center

Event and Lifestyle Information Magazine for Foreign Residents
ENGLISH EDITION
Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Phone: 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。
April
2016
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P2
NIC News
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NIC Events
P4-5
In and Around
Nagoya
P6-7
Highlights
P8
Entertainment
Calendar
P9
Living in
Nagoya
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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 9:00 – 19:00.
Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundays of August & February.
Paid 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 7 foreign languages. Japanese &
English are available Tuesday to Sunday (9:00 – 19:00).
Reservations not required. See our website for service times in
other languages.
■Tel: 052-581-0100 ■E-mail info@nic-nagoya.or.jp
★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
Native English-speaking counselors are available on Sunday
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.
★Free Educational Counseling Service 教育相談
Advice and information on education for children of both Japanese and foreign
nationality - including information about schools, school admissions, daily
school life and potential issues. Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays; Reservations
are required.
Tel: 052-581-0100 Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00 - 19:00
★Free Counseling Service for Refugees and Asylum Seekers 難民相談
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 every 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!
- The NIC's Free Civic Advisory Service –
A Valuable Resource for Foreigners and Japanese Living In & Around Nagoya
The Nagoya International Center has a free civic advisory service to provide information and advice to
foreign residents on issues related to government administration such as labor laws, immigration, divorce,
and taxation.
The NIC offers free over-the-counter guidance on these types of matters to help foreigners who may be
having difficulty with certain procedures or paperwork or simply need a few queries cleared up. We are
here to help.
The civic advisory service is available the following languages at these times:
English, Portuguese & Spanish: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00
Chinese: Tuesday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00; Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00
Korean, Filipino: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Vietnamese: Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Nagoya International Center also has a Gyōseishoshi (行政書士 / Certified Administrative Procedures Legal
Specialist) available on Tuesdays and Sundays to answer questions regarding immigration procedures
such as certificate of eligibility applications, change of status of residence applications, extension of
period of stay applications, permanent residence applications, and certificate of authorized employment
applications. They can also assist with international marriage procedures, business establishment and
incorporation procedures, documentation of inter-corporate contracts, and consultations related to
inheritance, wills and related matters.
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Sat. 6:17am in English & Portuguese
Sun. 6:17am in Chinese & Korean
NIC Disaster Information
Should a disaster occur in Nagoya City, check the
Disaster Information section on the top page of the
NIC website for information in Japanese, English,
Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino and easy
Japanese.
Bookmark http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/saigai/
for a direct link to updates.
Nagoya International Center Events - 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
Listen to foreign
volunteers in the NIC’s
3F Library as they read
story books in their own
respective languages
from the library’s vast
collection of international children’s books.
Participation is free, and no reservations are required!
★Upcoming Schedule
Sun. 10 Apr. (14:00 - 14:30) English
Sun. 24 Apr. (14:00 - 14:30) Filipino & English
NIC’s Classroom for Global Citizens
Program Needs YOU!
「NIC地球市民教室」
外国人講師募集
Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya? As part of its
international understanding education program, NIC’s Classroom
for Global Citizens program is looking for foreign instructors to
visit schools and local organizations and introduce their home
countries. Successful applicants should be able to communicate in
Japanese, and be available to attend an interview and training
session on Sat. 23 Apr. (interview from 13:00; training 14:00 16:00).
Compensation: 6,000 to 8,000 Yen per assignment depending
on the venue location (income tax and commuting costs are
included).
The application form can be downloaded from the NIC website,
or you can pick one up at the NIC.
Applications and inquiries should be addressed to the Exchange
& Cooperation Division - Classroom for Global Citizen’s Program
by 17:00 Sat. 16 Apr.
Phone: 052-581-5691; Email: koryu@nic-nagoya.or.jp
NIC International Walking – Atsuta Jingū,
Miya-no-Watashi Park, Shirotori Garden
国際交流ウォーキング ∼熱田神宮∼宮の渡し公園∼白鳥庭園∼
The Nagoya International Center's volunteer NIC Walking Guides
are hosting a walking event to give Japanese and foreign residents
an opportunity to interact while exploring the city’s Atsuta Ward.
The course begins at Atsuta Jingū (熱田神宮) and ends at Shirotori
Garden (白鳥庭園), via Miya-no-Watashi Park (宮の渡し公園). English,
Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese language interpreters will be
accompanying the walk.
When: Sat. 28 May (9:00 – 12:00)
Where: Meet at the wicket at Jingu Nishi Stn. (神宮西駅) on the
Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線) at 8:45.
Cost: Participation fee 100 Yen (covers insurance); Shirotori
Garden entrance fee 300 Yen.
Reservations: 30 places available (20 foreigners, 10 Japanese) on
a first-come, first-served basis; reservations required. Visit or
contact the Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter
from Thu. 28 Apr.
E-mail: nicwalking@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-0100
NIC Japanese Class for Adults
NIC日本語の会
For non-native speakers of Japanese, up to 15-20 places available per
course. All lessons are held in Japanese, and knowledge of hiragana
and katakana are assumed. In the event of excess applications, places
will be allocated by lottery. A range of courses are available from
conversation to kanji. See the website for more info at
www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai .
When: 11 lessons every Sunday from 15 May to 24 Jul.
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 11 lessons, plus 500-1,000 Yen for course
materials.
How to Apply: Come to the NIC 5F Conference Room 1 on Sun. 8
May between 11:00 and 11:30. (Applications for 2nd classes from
11:30.) Following completion of the application procedure, applicants
will be interviewed. Payments will be accepted from 12:15. Application
forms can be found at our 3F pamphlet box area or the NIC website at
www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Further Details: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689.
NIC Japanese Class for Children
NIC子ども日本語教室
For non-native speakers of Japanese who were born between April 2,
2001, and April 1, 2010. Maximum of 50 places. In the event of excess
applications, places will be decided on a needs basis. Students will learn
Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life.
When: 10 lessons every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (10:00 11:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons.
How to Apply: Come to NIC 4F Lecture Room 3 on Sun. 8 May,
between 9:45 and 10:15. Following completion of the application
procedure, applicants will be interviewed. Applicants must attend with
their parent, guardian, or person responsible for their welfare (ie.
teacher, etc.). Application forms and information can be found at the
3F pamphlet box area or the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp.
Further Details: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689.
NIC Library Closure
名古屋国際センターライブラリー休館のお知らせ
In order to make NIC facilities more comfortable for users, an
extensive refit of the air conditioning system will be carried out in
coming months. While this work is underway, the NIC Library will
be closed during the following periods:
• Tue. 31 May to Thu. 30 Jun.
• Fri. 9 Sep. to Fri. 30 Sep.
Please note that NIC Information Counter services, including
consultations, will be available within the NIC Library between Tue.
31 May and Thu. 30 Jun. The Internet Corner will not be available
during this period.
NIC rental facilities will also be unavailable at some times over the
coming months. Please check the NIC website for updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your
understanding.
Visit us at the NIC
The Nagoya International Center is a
7-minute walk or a 2-minute subway ride
from Nagoya Station.
Kokusai Center Station (国際センター駅), on
the Sakura-dori Subway Line (地下鉄桜通り
線), is linked to the Nagoya International
Center at the basement level.
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In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Events in April
See below for Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya Philharmonic, Hisayaodori Gardens Flarie events, and more!
Nagoya City Art Museum Special Exhibition:
Tsuguharu Fujita - Painting East and West
名古屋市美術館特別展
「生誕130年記念 藤田嗣治展 東と西を結ぶ絵画」
An exhibition commemorating the 130th anniversary of the birth of the
representative Japanese modern Western painter, Fujita Tsuguharu
(Léonard Foujita). Working in both Japan and France, his art gave birth
to a new form of expression through his incorporating oil painting with
Japanese techniques, and was truly founded on the fusion of the culture
and history of East and West. This exhibition looks at the essence of
Fujita's art that blossomed from the cultures of East and West, through
around 150 representative pieces from Japanese and foreign collections,
including previously unseen artworks donated in recent years by Fujita's
family to the City of Reims.
When: Fri. 29 Apr. (National holiday) to Sun. 3 Jul. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 20:00 on Fridays except national holidays [29 Apr.]; Last entry 30
minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (except 2 May).
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館) in Naka Ward (中区)
Access: An 8-minute walk from Fushimi Station (伏見駅) Exit 5 (5番出口)
on the Higashiyama and Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線· 鶴舞線);
located in Shirakawa Park (白川公園).
Admission: General admission 1,400 Yen; University and Senior HS
students 900 Yen; Junior HS students and younger free. Includes
admission to the permanent exhibition.
Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra
名古屋フィルハーモニー交響楽団
Salon Concert サロンコンサート
Performing: Koichi SAKATA, Bass
When: Wed. 20 Apr. (18:30)
Where: Nagoya City Music Plaza 1F “Music Salon” (名古屋市音楽プラ
ザ)
Access: A 6-min. walk from Kanayama Stn. (金山駅) or an 8-min. walk
from Higashi Betsuin Stn. (東別院駅) on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄
名城線)
Admission: Free
The 435th Subscription Concert 第435回定期演奏会
Dmitri LISS, Conductor
Andrea BURGER, Viola / Winner of the 3rd Tokyo International Viola
Competition
D. Shostakovich　Prelude, Polka & Dance from the Golden Age,
Op.22
A. Schnittke　Viola Concerto
D. Shostakovich　Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.54
When: Fri. 20 May (18:45) and Sat. 21 May (16:00)
Where: Aichi Pref. Arts Theater Concert Hall (愛知県芸術劇場コンサート
ホール)
Access: Connected at basement level to Oasis 21 & Sakae Subway
Stn. (栄駅)
Tickets: S-Seat 6,200 Yen; A-Seat 5,100 Yen; B-Seat 4,100 Yen;
C-Seat 3,100 Yen; Y-Seat (for 24 & under, on day, at door) 1,000 Yen.
For tickets, call the Nagoya Philharmonic Ticket Guide on
052-339-5666 (Jap./Eng.)
Star Gazing at the Science Museum – Jupiter
名古屋市科学館 市民観望会
「木星をみる会」
Following a brief talk at the planetarium you will proceed to the
rooftop’s main telescope and various other telescopes to observe the
night’s recommended celestial scenery.
When: Sat. 14 May & Sun. 15 May (18:45 - 21:00)
Where: Rooftop observatory, Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Stn. (伏見駅) Exit 5 (5番出口)
on the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Participation: Adults 700 Yen, Junior HS and Elementary School
students 300 Yen. Numbers are limited to 250 participants. (For
elementary school children and up. Children of Junior HS age and
younger must be accompanied by an adult guardian.) 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 Sat. 23 Apr.; on the reverse
write: "May - Stars" and include your preferred date and the number of
adults and children in your group. See www.bit.ly/ofukuhagaki to find
out how to write a reply-paid postcard.
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Flarie Future Flower Festa
フラリエみらい花フェスタ
Hisayaodori Gardens Flarie
(formerly Ran no Yakata) in
Sakae, the heart of Nagoya,
is a place where anyone can
drop in and enjoy the many
flowers in bloom.
From 15 Apr. to 17 Apr.,
Flarie will host its inaugural
Flarie Mirai Hana Festa. The
main events include the
Keiko Yoshiya, from The Garden of Grace Kelly,
Princess consort of Monaco, 16th International
main garden and garden
Roses and Gardening Show Special Project
seminar by Keiko Yoshiya (an
expert on English gardens), a gardening contest featuring 18
works by young artists, and large exterior decoration exhibits.
The main garden and contest entries will remain on display until
24 Apr. There will also be workshops and sales of flowers and
related items.
When: Fri. 15 Apr. to Sun. 17 Apr.
Where: Hisayaodori Gardens Flarie (久屋大通庭園フラリエ)
Access: Approximately a 3-minute walk from Yaba-cho Stn. (矢
場町駅) Exit 4 (4番出口) on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.flarie.jp/
Nagoya Noh Theater May Regular
Performance 名古屋能楽堂5月定例公演
Program
Kyogen "Mizukumi" (Izumi school) Takayuki Noguchi
Noh "Ominameshi" (Kita school) Takeshi Osada
When: Sun. 15 May (from 14:00)
Where: Nagoya Noh Theater (名古屋能楽堂)
Access: A 10-minute walk from Sengencho Station (浅間町駅)
Exit 1 (1番出口) on the Tsurumai Subway Line (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Tickets: Reserved 4,100 Yen; Non-reserved: Adults 3,100 Yen,
Students (25 years old and under) 2,100 Yen. Non-reserved
tickets available at the door for the above prices plus 500 Yen.
10% discount available upon presentation of a passport or
other proof of foreign nationality (at Nagoya Noh Theater only).
English and Japanese commentary available on wireless
headsets (rental free).
Inquiries: 052-231-0088
Kakuōzan Spring Festival 覚王山春祭
Family fun in Kakuōzan with art and flea markets, retro/antique
stalls, international food stalls, a game corner, and kimono
rental at Yōkisō Villa (3,000 Yen). Stage performances will
include pops, blues and African dance and more!
When: Sat. 9 Apr. and Sun. 10 Apr. (10:00 - 18:00)
Where: Nittaiji Sandō - approach to Nittaiji Temple (日泰寺参道)
Access: Located in front of Nittaiji Temple (日泰寺), a 1-minute
walk from Kakuozan Stn. (覚王山駅) Exit 1 (1番出口), on the
Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線).
Admission: Free
Tokai Eco Festa 東海エコフェスタ
A “fashionable and environmentally friendly”-themed flea
market held at Moricoro Park. Learn how to best re-use and
recycle old items and clothes in this age of mass production &
mass consumption. Attractions include around 150 handicraft
& art booths, activity workshops, eco & environmental recycling
booths, stage performances, and around 20 food and refreshment stalls (using local produce).
When: Sat. 16 Apr. and Sun. 17 Apr. (10:00 - 16:30)
Where: Green Square (芝生広場) in Moricoro Park (愛・地球博記念公
園モリコロ パーク), Nagakute City (長久手市)
Access: Change to the Linimo Line (リニモ) from Fujigaoka Stn.
(藤が丘駅) on the Higashiyama Subway Line (地下鉄東山線) and
get off at Ai・Chikyūhaku Kinen Kōen Stn. (愛・地球博記念公園駅)
Admission: 200 Yen. Elementary School Students and under
free. Collect and bring 50 plastic bottle caps for a 50 Yen
discount.
In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Events in April
See below for a variety of upcoming events in and around Nagoya. Markets, matsuri, and more!
Mammoth Flea Market Z vol.55
マンモスフリーマーケットZ vol.55
Held in spring and autumn, with over 2,500 booths and more than
50,000 visitors, this is one of the largest flea markets in Japan.
Using the whole of Portmesse Nagoya, this truly mammoth market
also features a stage show with appearances from celebrity guests,
a food and drink corner, food trucks from around Japan and a host
of other attractions. You can easily spend the whole day there!
When: Sat. 23 Apr. and Sun. 24 Apr. (10:00 – 17:00 [Early Ticket
holders 9:00 – 17:00]).
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Stn. (金城ふ頭駅) on the
Aonami Line (あおなみ線).
Admission: Adults 900 (700) Yen; Senior HS students and
younger free. Early Tickets 1,300 (1,000) Yen. Price in ( ) is for
advance tickets available through ticket agents including Ticket Pia
and Lawson.
Website: http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/manmos/
Handmade Market ハンドメイド市場
A new market event showcasing crafts and handmade items. See a
huge variety of unique products, and meet the makers!
When: Sat. 23 Apr. and Sun. 24 Apr. (11:00 - 18:00)
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Station (金城ふ頭駅) on
the Aonami Line (あおなみ線).
Admission: 600 Yen at the door; Advance sale tickets 500 Yen.
Website: http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/handmademarket/ (Japanese)
The 10th Yosakoi Yume Matsuri 2016
第10回よさこい夢まつり2016
Around 100 teams, young and old, from all over Japan will
converge on Nagoya to perform in this colorful and vibrant
three-day festival of traditional Kōchi-style Japanese street dancing.
Admission is free to all stage areas except Shirotori Gardens where
admission to the Gardens is 300 Yen for adults. A flea market and
food stalls will also be available at the Port of Nagoya venue.
When: Tue. 3 May, Wed. 4 May & Thu. 5 May
Where:
①Port of Nagoya (名古屋港ガーデンふ頭内)
There are 3 performance areas: Pier Garden (Main Stage), Port
Building Stage, and the Wharf Stage.
Access: A short walk from Nagoyako Subway Stn. (名古屋港駅),
Exit 2 (2番出口), on the Subway Meiko Line (地下鉄名港線).
Times: 3 May (13:00-17:00), 4 May (10:00 - 19:00) & 5 May
(10:00 - 19:00).
②Shirotori Garden (白鳥庭園) Access: A 10-minute walk west from Jingū Nishi Stn. (神宮西駅),
Exit 4 (4番出口), on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線); A
15-minute walk east from Rokuban-cho Stn. (六番町駅), Exit 2 (2
番出口) on the Subway Meiko Line.
Times: 3 May (13:00-17:00), 4 May (10:00 - 19:00) & 5 May
(10:00 - 19:00).
Website: http://www.yumeyosa.com/ (Japanese)
Belgian Beer Weekend 2016
ベルギービールウィークエンド2016
Beer, food, music and Belgian lifestyle! The Belgian Beer Weekend
will be kicking off in Hisaya Odori Park for a massive twelve days. It
will then make its way to Fukuoka (May), Yokohama (May),
Kanazawa (May), Osaka (June), Sapporo (June), Sendai (July), and
Tokyo (September), giving Japan a taste of Belgian goodness! A
fun event during Golden Week you won' t want to miss. Admission is free – beer and food are not. Enjoy!
When: Wed. 27 Apr. to Sun. 8 May. (Weekdays 14:00 – 21:00
[16:00 – 21:00 on 27 Apr.]; Weekends and National Holidays
11:00 – 21:00.)
Where: Hisaya Odori Park (久屋大通公園) Hisaya Square (久屋広場)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Yaba-cho Subway Stn. (地下鉄矢 場町
駅), Exit 5 or 6.
Cost: Starter set costs 3,100 Yen (3,000 Yen for advance tickets).
Includes original beer glass and 11 food and beverage coins.
Website: https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/index.php
Handa Spring Festivals 半田の春まつり
The Handa Spring Festivals
are a series of festivals held in
various parts of Handa City
between mid-March and
early May. The events feature
spectacular floats (山車 /
dashi) and mechanical
puppets (からくり / karakuri),
attracting festival lovers from
all over Japan. The following
Kamezaki Shiohi Matsuri. Photo courtesy of Handa City.
is a list of festivals by district
/ festival name, ① dates and ② access.
・Yanabe (岩滑) ① Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 Apr. ② A 5-min. walk from
Handaguchi Stn. (半田口駅), Meitetsu Kōwa Line (名鉄河和線)
・Yanabe Shinden (岩滑新田) ① Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 Apr. ② A 30-min.
walk from Handaguchi Stn., Meitetsu Kōwa Line
・Kami Handa (上半田) / Chintoro Matsuri (ちんとろ祭) ① Sat. 9 & Sun.
10 Apr. ② A 2-min. walk from Sumiyoshichō Stn. (住吉町駅),
Meitetsu Kōwa Line
・Kyōwa (協和) ① Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 Apr. ② A 7-min. walk from Chita
Handa Stn. (知多半田駅), Meitetsu Kōwa Line
・Narawa (成岩) ① Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 Apr. ② A 7-min. walk from
Narawa Stn. (成岩駅) or a 10-min. walk from Aoyama Stn. (青山駅),
Meitetsu Kōwa Line
・Nishi Narawa (西成岩) ① Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 Apr. ② A 20-min. walk
from Aoyama Stn. or Narawa Stn., Meitetsu Kōwa Line
・Itayama (板山) ① Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 Apr. ② From Chita Handa Stn.
on the Meitetsu Kōwa Line, take the Chita Bus bound for Chubu
International Airport (中部国際空港) to the Itayama (板山) stop. A
10-min. walk from Itayama bus stop.
・Shimo Handa (下半田) ① Sat. 16 & Sun. 17 Apr. ② A 3-min. walk
from Handa Stn. (半田駅), JR Taketoyo Line (JR武豊線) or a 7-min. walk
from Chita Handa Stn., Meitetsu Kōwa Line
・Kamezaki (亀崎) / Kamezaki Shiohi Matsuri (亀崎潮干祭) ① Tue. 3 &
Wed. 4 May ② A 10-min. walk from Kamezaki Stn. (亀崎駅), JR
Taketoyo Line
Kaza-Matsuri 風まつり
See locals pulling a huge float
through the streets (from 13:00
both days), and be thrilled by
the various fireworks (including
huge hand-held tezutsu hanabi;
Sat. from 15:00) presented as an
offering to the deity of Utari
Shrine.
Photo courtesy of Toyokawa City Tourism Association
When: Sat. 9 Apr. (9:00 22:00) & Sun. 10 Apr. (10:00 - 19:00)
Where: Utari Jinja (菟足神社) in Toyokawa City (豊川市)
Access: A 5-minute walk east from Kozakai Stn. (小坂井駅) on the JR
Iida Line (JR飯田線); or a 15-minute walk southeast from Ina Stn. (伊奈
駅) on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線).
Hinaga no O-Manto Matsuri 日長の御馬頭祭り
An annual festival of Hinaga Shrine in
Chita City, said to have its origins in
memorial ceremonies for farmhorses,
warhorses, and packhorses. Teams of
four men (each of the "unlucky age", or
yakudoshi, of 42) lead decorated horses
from each of the four local districts
through the streets, along with
processions including people bearing
paper lanterns on poles, others
performing traditional hayashi folk
Photo courtesy of Chita City
music, and children, who all come
together at the crossroads at the main gate of the shrine.
When: Sun. 10 Apr.
Where: Hinaga Jinja (日長神社) and surrounds, in Chita City (知多市)
Access: A 5-minute walk east from Hinaga Stn. (日長駅) on the
Meitetsu Tokoname Line (名鉄常滑線)
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April Highlights - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Mino Matsuri 美濃まつり
Originating from rain rituals of the Edo
period, this festival features around 30
hanamikoshi (花みこし / portable shrines
decorated with paper flowers, befitting the
home of Mino washi paper) resembling
dancing cherry blossoms as they wind their
way through the streets carried by young
men. From sundown, see a performance of
traditional local improvisational comedy,
Mino-nagashi Niwaka (美濃流し仁輪加).
When: Sat. 9 Apr. & Sun 10 Apr. (9 Apr.:
Hanamikoshi 8:30 - 15:00 [10 Apr. in the
event of rain]; 10 Apr.: Float parade from
13:00; Mino-nagashi Niwaka both days
Photo courtesy of Mino City
from sundown. May change or be cancelled
due to weather conditions.)
Where: Hachiman Shrine (八幡神社), Udatsu-no-agaru Machinami (うだ
つの上がる町並み) and surrounds, Mino City (美濃市), Gifu Prefecture
Access: By train, a 10-minute walk from Minoshi Stn. (美濃市駅) on the
Nagaragawa Railway (長良川鉄道/ Nagaragawa-tetsudō). By highway
bus from Nagoya (Meitetsu Bus Center [名鉄バスセンター]), take the
Gifu Bus Kōsoku Nagoya Line (岐阜バス高速名古屋線バス) and alight at
Mino Shiyakusho-mae (美濃市役所前 / Mino City Hall) and walk for
approximately 5 minutes.
Takayama Spring Festival 春の高山祭
Takayama Festival (Takayama
Matsuri) is the collective name for
two events, the spring Sannō
Matsuri of Hie Shrine (held on April
14 and 15), and the autumn
Hachiman Matsuri of Sakurayama
Hachiman Shrine (held on October
9 and 10). Considered to be one of
Japan’s three most beautiful
festivals, it has its origins in the late Photo courtesy of Takayama City Tourism Bureau
16th to early 17th century, and has been protected and passed on
faithfully by the people of Takayama.
The Sannō Matsuri heralds the arrival of spring to Takayama, and is the
annual festival of the patron deity of the southern half of the former
castle town, Sannō-sama. Twelve floats, or yatai, the pride of the
parishioners, appear in the Kamimachi area south of Yasukawa Street.
Three of these floats present offerings of performances by karakuri
ningyō, or marionettes, just part of the lively traditional arts featured in
the festival.
The main events include the procession of hundreds of people in
traditional dress accompanying the portable shrine (mikoshi) on its
sojourn; the pulling and gathering of the twelve floats, which are
designated National Important Tangible Folk-Cultural Property; the
karakuri performances; and the fantastic spectacle of the
lantern-adorned floats during the night festival on April 14.
When: Thu. 14 Apr. (9:30 – 21:00) and Fri. 15 Apr. (9:30 – 16:00)
Where: Takayama City (高山市), Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県)
Access: Takayama Station (高山駅), JR Takayama Main Line (JR高山本線)
Website: http://www.hida.jp/english/
Atsuta Jingū: Bugaku-shinji 熱田神宮 舞楽神事
A ritual dating
from the Heian
period
(794-1185) in
which court
music and dance
(舞楽 / Bugaku)
are presented as
offerings on an
elevated
Photo courtesy of Atsuta Jingū
red-painted stage
in the forecourt of the Atsuta Jingū’s Kagura-den (神楽殿). The
beautiful, graceful performances, radiant beneath the fresh green
leaves of the shrine gardens, take the viewer into the world of a
Heian period picture scroll. The shrine priests, maidens and
members of Atsuta Jingu's Gagaku association perform authentic
Heian period Bugaku before the deities.
The collection in the shrine’s Treasure Exhibition Hall (文化殿)
features Bugaku masks, which are Important Cultural Properties,
thought to have been created during the Heian and Kamakura
periods.
When: Sun. 1 May (10:30~)
Where: Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮), in Atsuta Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Jingu-mae Stn. (神宮前駅) on the
Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線); or an 8-minute walk from
Atsuta Stn. (熱田駅) on the JR Tokaido Line (JR東海道線); or a
7-minute walk from Jingu Nishi Stn. (神宮西駅) on the Meijo Subway
Line (地下鉄名城線).
Nagashino Kassen Nobori Matsuri
長篠合戦のぼりまつり
An annual festival
commemorating the
1575 Battle of
Nagashino; one of
the most important
battles in Japanese
history. Features a
samurai parade
(9:15 - 10:30) and
arquebus (flint-lock
Photo courtesy of Shinshiro City Tourism Bureau
gun) demonstrations
throughout the day;
there are also taiko drum and Yosakoi dance performances. You can
also visit the Nagashino Castle Site Preservation Hall (長篠城史跡保存
館) – Adults 210 Yen; Children 100 Yen – to see maps, illustrations,
weapons, and armor. A bilingual pamphlet is available from
reception.
When: Thu. 5 May (9:15 - 16:00).
Where: Nagashino Castle Site (長篠城址) in Shinshiro City (新城市)
Access: By train, an 8 minute walk from Nagashino-jo Station (長篠城駅)
on the JR Iida Line (JR飯田線). By car, Shin-Tomei Expressway Shinshiro IC
→ Route 151 (5 mins). A number of free (official) car parks with a free
shuttle bus service are available on the day.
Admission: Free
Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go!!
レールマウンテンバイク ガッタンゴー
Explore the countryside of Kamioka-chō, Hida City in Gifu Prefecture by bike and rail - at the same
time! The locals have turned a section of disused railway between the former Okuhida-Onsenguchi
Station and Kamioka-Kōzanmae Station into a unique attraction that lets you ride a mountain bike on
rails. Take in the rural scenery and fresh mountain air, and experience the thrill you can only get from
rails, travelling through pitch black tunnels and across bridges while clickety-clacking over the tracks.
A variety of rail mountain bikes are available to cater to families and groups including small children
and other non-riders. The 5.8km round-trip takes between 1 and 1.5 hours (including seat adjustment, etc.), with up to eight tours operating each day. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
Full details of rail mountain bike types, prices and conditions are available on the website.
When: From mid-April to November
Where: Azumo (東雲) 1327-2, Kamioka-cho (神岡町), Hida City (飛騨市), Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県)
Access: By car only. About 3.5 hours from Nagoya via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway (東海北陸自動車道)
and Hida Kiyomi Interchange (飛騨清見IC).
Website: http://rail-mtb.com/en/
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April Highlights - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Nagoya City Museum Special Exhibition: Path to Angkor-Wat Indochina's Paradise of the Gods 特別展 「アンコール・ワットへのみち インドシナに咲く神々の楽園」
Centered on the interior of what is now Cambodia, the Angkor kingdom wielded immense power over the 9th to
15th centuries. The Angkor kings constructed magnificent ornate stone temples (exemplified by the World
Heritage-listed Angkor Wat) and stone sculptures depicting the world of Hindu and Buddhist gods. This exhibition
follows the path from the time the region was divided into several smaller countries to the age of prosperity in
which Angkor Wat, worthy of being called a paradise to which gods descended, was constructed, through the
elegant sculptured art of this period. In addition, the exhibition will take you on a journey through the world of
rich art and history of Indochina; as well as the cluster of pre- and post-Angkor Wat ruins, the exhibition features
contemporaneous sculpture from Myanmar and Thailand.
When: Sat. 16 Apr. to Sun. 19 Jun. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30) Closed Mondays (except 2 May) and the
4th Tuesday of the month.
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館) in Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Brahma (Pre Rup Style / Late 10th century)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Sakurayama Stn. (桜山駅) Exit 4 (4番出口) on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: General Admission 1,300 (1,100) Yen; College and Senior HS students 900 (700) Yen; Junior HS & Elementary students 500
(300) Yen. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more. Holders of a Disabled Persons' Handbook, and up to 2 accompanying people enter for
half price. Take public transport and the 1 Day Ticket or Weekend Eco Pass (ドニチエコきっぷ) for 100 Yen discount.
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/
Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art: The Golden Legend 愛知県美術館 「黄金伝説展」
Around 40 years ago, some 300 individual graves were discovered in the Bulgarian Black Sea
coastal city of Varna, and caused a sensation. An enormous amount of gold funerary artefacts
were excavated, which were revealed to have been produced during the Copper Age more
than 6,000 years ago, predating by far even the oldest of the Egyptian pyramids, and thus the
oldest gold in the world. Greek mythology tells of a hero on a boat traversing the notoriously
perilous strait of Bosphorus. Seeking a golden fleece, the ship sets sail toward the Black Sea
coast. The discovery at Varna provided evidence that this tale of the golden wealth of the Black
Sea was more than just a legend. This exhibition features a recreation of one of the Varna
graves, reconstructing the manner in which the interred individual was decorated with glittering
Gold funerary artefacts from No. 43 Grave,
gold and other adornments.
Varna Eneolithic-era cemetery (c. 5000 B.C.)
In addition, in the Mediterranean regions of Bulgaria and Italy, the ancient civilizations of
Varna Regional Museum of History, Bulgaria
Thrace, Etruria and Rome flourished. A number of gold masterpieces (some being exhibited
in Japan for the first time) born of these ancient cultures, as well as works of painted art and sculpture based on tales of gold from Greek
myths will also be on display, revealing the history of humankind's attraction to gold.
When: Fri. 1 Apr. to Sun. 29 May (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on Fridays; Last entry 30 minutes before closing). Closed Mondays.
Where: Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (愛知県美術館), Aichi Arts Center (愛知芸術文化センター) 10F
Access: A 3-minute walk via Oasis 21 (オアシス21) from Sakae Stn. (栄駅) on the Higashiyama or Meijo Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線)
Admission: General Admission 1,400 (1,200) Yen; University and Senior HS students 1,100 (900) Yen; Junior HS students and younger free.
Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more.
Website: http://www.chunichi.co.jp/event/golden-legend/
Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art: Paris Master Aïzpiri - 80 Years of Art
開館6周年記念展「パリの巨匠 アイズピリ 描きつづけた80年」
The work of Paul Aïzpiri (born in Paris in 1919), with its characteristic bright colors and light touches, is familiar to
many in Japan. Yamazaki Mazak Corporation Chairman and first director of the Museum of Art Teruyuki
Yamazaki (1928-2011) shared a close friendship with Aïzpiri, collecting over 50 of the artist's works. The
collection, ranging from early work from the 1950s to 1989 and his later years, provides an extensive overview of
Aïzpiri's work by period.
Although the artist passed away in January this year at the age of 96, we can experience the world of Aïzpiri's
painting, overflowing with his playfulness, through this exhibition.
When: Sat. 23 Apr. to Sun. 28 Aug. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun. & national holidays 10:00 - 17:00;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (in the event it falls on a national holiday, closed the
Paul Aïzpiri, Harlequin in the studio, 1989
following business day instead) and Tue. 19 Jul.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック 美術館) in Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: Connected to Shinsakae-machi Station (新栄町駅), Exit 1 (1番出口), on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線).
Admission: General Admission 1,300 (1,100) Yen; Persons under 18 years 600 Yen; Elementary school students and younger free. Price in
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★ROOM ルーム
Brie Larson,Jacob Tremblay; dir.Lenny Abrahamson-From Apr.8＜5＞＜9＞
★SICARIO ボーダーライン
Emily Blunt,Benicio Del Toro; dir.Denis Villeneuve-From Apr.9＜6＞
★SPOTLIGHT スポットライト 世紀のスクープ
Michael Keaton,Mark Ruffalo; dir.Tom McCarthy-From Apr.15＜5＞＜9＞
★THE LOBSTER ロブスター
Colin Farrell,Rachel Weisz; dir.Giorgos Lanthimos-From Apr.16＜6＞
★YOUTH グランドフィナーレ
Michael Caine,Harvey Keitel; dir.Paolo Sorrentino-From Apr.16＜5＞
★THE REVENANT レヴェナント：蘇えりし者
Leonardo DiCaprio,Tom HardyAlejandro; dir.Gonzalez
Inarritu-From Apr.22＜4＞＜9＞
★THE 5TH WAVE フィフス・ウェイブ
Chloe GraceMoretz,Nick Robinson; dir.J Blakeson-From Apr.23＜9＞
★THE EICHMANN SHOW
アイヒマン・ショー／歴史を映した男たち
Martin Freeman,Anthony LaPaglia; dir.Paul Andrew
Williams-From Apr.23＜5＞
★ZOOTOPIA ズートピア
Jason Bateman,Ginnifer Goodwin; dir.Byron Howard-From Apr.23＜4＞＜9＞
★CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
シビル・ウォー／キャプテン・アメリカ
Robert Downey Jr.,Chris Evans; dir.Anthony Russo-From Apr.29＜4＞＜9＞
★THE SEA OF TREES 追憶の森
Matthew McConaughey,Naomi Watts; dir.Gus Van Sant-From Apr.29＜9＞
★45 YEARS さざなみ
Charlotte Rampling,Tom Courtenay; dir.Andrew Haigh-From Apr.30＜5＞
★LOVE IS STRANGE 人生は小説よりも奇なり
John Lithgow, Alfred Molina; dir. Ira Sachs-From Apr.30<5>
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Living in Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change The 57th International Speech Contest in
Japanese 第57回外国人による日本語弁論大会
2016 Japanese-Language Proficiency
Test First Test 2016年第1回日本語能力試験
The International Speech Contest in Japanese has been held annually
since 1960, founded on the belief that awareness and appreciation of
our differences will lead to humanity’s peaceful coexistence and
development.
With the rapid progress of globalization, it is important to overcome
national and cultural differences, constructively exchange opinions,
and deepen mutual understanding to ensure the prosperous
development of our world. This contest provides people from all over
the world who feel a deep connection to Japanese society and culture
with the chance to give speeches in Japanese. It is an excellent
opportunity for both audience and presenters to obtain fresh
perspectives on the world around them. This year’s contest will be
held in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Please visit the website below
for details on how to apply and videos of previous contestants.
When: Sat. 18 Jun. (13:15∼)
Where: Takayama Shimin Bunka Kaikan (高山市民文化会館) in
Takayama City (高山市), Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県)
How to Enter: Full details, conditions and application forms are
available on the organizer's website.
Application deadline: Tue. 26 Apr.
Website: http://www.iec-nichibei.or.jp/
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the largest-scale
Japanese-language test for evaluating and certifying the Japanese
proficiency of non-native speakers in the world. Whether you’re
just curious about the level of your Japanese ability, or would like
certification of your Japanese skills as a qualification for future
employment, the JLPT is a good way to measure your Nihongo
skills.
The JLPT is conducted twice a year, in July and December. Applications for the July Test close on April 28, so if you’re thinking of
sitting the examination, it’s time to get your application together.
There are five levels of the test, from N5 through to N1 (N1 being
the most advanced). For more information on the JLPT, the
registration process, suggestions for textbooks to help you prepare,
and some sample questions to help you decide which level to aim
for, check out the official website.
When: Sun. 3 Jul.
Application period: From Tue. 29 Mar. until Thu. 28 Apr.
How to apply: By post or the Internet; see the official Japanese
Language Proficiency Test website below for full details.
Examination fee: 5,500 Yen (including tax)
Website: http://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.html
Recyclables & Garbage Separation App Available in English and other Languages!
資源・ごみ分別アプリが外国語でも使えます！
San’a-ru (さんあ∼る / ThreeR), the app that lets you easily find out how to sort your garbage, and also lets you
know when it's the day to put out your recyclables or garbage, now supports 5 more languages (English, Chinese,
Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish) in addition to Japanese. The app will help you deal with your recyclables and
garbage, and it's free! (Network charges apply.) Download it
from the App Store or Google Play.
Sorting Search
Find out how to dispose of items by searching by the type of
recyclable / garbage item.
Collection Day Calendar
・By setting your residential area, you can check collection
days on the calendar.
・Use the alarm function to remind yourself on collection day.
Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency Clinics in Nagoya
休日診療所、
名古屋医師会急病センター
Did you know that emergency treatment is available when regular medical facilities are closed (on
Sundays, national holidays, during the year-end/new year holiday period, and at night)?
Make sure you know where your closest clinic is, just in case.
Getting caught out on a Sunday or a holiday can be very stressful if you aren’t prepared.
A full list of emergency clinics can be found at http://bit.ly/emergency-nagoya-clinics.
If you require any further information, you can contact NIC on 052-581-0100 or e-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp.
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) offer free
English-speaking tours of sightseeing spots around Nagoya. No
guide fees are required for all tours, but as for Private Tours, all
entrance fees, transportation, food and drink costs for the
guides during the tour will be paid by the person(s) requesting
guide service. For further info & reservations contact the AGGN
at guide-desk@aggn.jp or 0561-75-6977 (Tel & Fax).
■Regular Tour (no reservations needed): Tours of Nagoya
Castle depart every day at 13:00 from the East Gate of Nagoya
Castle. Entrance fee 500 Yen.
■Private Tours also available (reservations are required at
least 7 days in advance)
Aichi Gogaku Volunteers Seminar
(AGVS) 愛知語学ボランティアセミナー
AGVS volunteer activities began in the fall of 2005 with
members who had served as volunteer interpreters for the 2005
World Exposition Aichi Japan. Services include;
1) Interpreters for workshops, school meetings, and conferences.
2) Translators for websites, documents and academic reports.
3) Volunteer tour guides to facilities and sightseeing spots in and
around Aichi Prefecture.
To see if AGVS can help, please e-mail agvs2005@hotmail.co.jp also
check http://aichigogakuvolunteers.web.fc2.com/
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★ About Notice Submissions - This is a free service -
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
★ Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sunday of the
month 13:00 - 16:00 near Kanayama station. Only actual cost
charged for materials. Reservations to Ms. Suzuki at
0562-93-0310 or Fax to 0562-93-5214.
★ Ikebana Communications - enjoy your stay in Japan &
make new friends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd &
4th Sat 2pm to 8pm near Nagoya International Center Bldg.
Fee 1400 Yen per class. To join, please call Mimi
090-4867-4264, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki
090-7954-2892
★ Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea
Ceremony in English - Learn to use the different sauces &
spices common to traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes.
Flower arranging & tea ceremony lessons available; private or
group lessons OK. Call Hideko at 052-211-2586.
★ 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 Shogai
Gakushu 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. YYclub Yoshida Akemi.
★ Move for Health - Various Latin style dances. Easily swing
your body to the rhythm. 7-minute walk from Yagoto St. on
Saturday afternoon. 500 yen/hour fellowship fee. Contact
friendsforfreejp@gmail.com (Rohas)
★ Nagoya Swings - Going strong for 10 years, the biggest
international dance group based in Aichi. Dedicated to jazz
swing dance in its many styles. Meets every month in
Fushimi. Bilingual dance lessons, all skill levels. You don't
need a partner, just a will to dance. Email:
nagoyaswings@yahoo.com; Facebook: Nagoya Swings
★ Cooking Classes "Cosmetic Foods" - Berber cuisine.
From Feb. 2016 at Will Aichi. If you desire to cook healthy
and quickly, welcome! Limited participants. 2,000 Yen
(Spices & olive oil included). For more info, contact Labidi
Designer Chef (speaksee@gmail.com). Something you never
experienced before!
Enjoy Japanese Cooking! Chirashi zushi (Scattered
Sushi ), boiled seasoned canola flower, Japanese soup,
cherry rice cake. Learn how to cook and enjoy dishes for
spring: April 17 (Sun.) 13:30 - 16:30 at COOP near Motoyama Stn. 1000 Yen.
Contact J-cooking (snj.cooking@gmail.com)
Other Services and Assistance Available for Foreigners
★ Al Anon- for families and friends of alcoholics. Meets at
Mikokoro Center in Marunouchi. Contact Nancy at
n.mattson@hotmail.com or Mikokoro Center at 052-971-0334.
★ Nagoya International Alcoholics Anonymous - Think you
have a problem with alcohol? Call @ 090-9938-0596. Open
English meeting weekly on Sunday, 7 pm. http://ow.ly/sgiW1
Japanese Language Classes
"Aichi Nihongo no Kai" Japanese Conversation Class Mon. 10:00 - 11:30 at Aichi Kankokujin Kaikan 4F Kita-kaigishitsu near Kamejima Stn. Exit 4. Introductory, beginner, & intermediate
courses. 2,600 Yen in total for all 13 lessons. Term: Apr. 11 to Jul.
11. Join any time. Call Keiko 090-9173-8136 or e-mail
antoon27@yahoo.co.jp.
"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Thu.
from 10:30 to 12:00 at Aichi Int'l Plaza; 2 blocks west of
Shiyakusho Stn. Exit 5. Classes Apr. 14 to Jul. 14, 2,600 Yen for
12 lessons. Join anytime. Email: aloenagoyavol@yahoo.co.jp
Call Natsukawa (090-9124-6368) or Okachi (052-521-8584)
★ “Kotoba-no-kai” - for non-native speakers of Japanese on
Wednesdays & Fridays (intermediate level and up) from 10:00-11:30
@ E-ABLE Nagoya (previously Nagoya-shi Josei Kaikan); A 3 minute
walk from Higashi Betsuin Station exit 1 on the Meijo Subway Line.
1500 Yen for 15 classes. Call Sachiko at 052-805-8134.
★ Kurokawa Japanese Language Class – Apr.-Sep. Fee
5,000 YEN for 20 lessons 18:30 to 20:15 every Thu. at Kita
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Ward office 6F (Nagoya City) An 8-minute walk from Subway Kurokawa
Stn., Exit 1. Website: http://kurokawa2015.webcrow.jp/
E-mail: uedamatuitakahashi@hotmail.co.jp
★ Private Japanese Lessons (HHAHJ) Private lessons 1 to 1, every day (Time
negotiable between 9:00 and 21:00), all levels, 2800 Yen per 5 hours. At
WillAichi, Nadya Park or Nagoya Int’l Center. Other places in Aichi negotiable.
Native Japanese teacher. Free trial class! Call: 052-710-7479, email:
japanese@hhahj.jpn.org.
Iroha Nihongo-no-Kai - Japanese lessons on Thu., 10:30-12:00
at Nadya Park, 6F NPO Center. Located opposite Yaba Park, Exit 6 at
Yaba-cho Subway Stn. Next term: Apr. 7 to Jul. 14 for 2,100 Yen per
term (total 14 lessons). Call Sionoya 090-6595-1578 or O’Brien
052-851-3436; e-mail: irohanihongonokai@yahoo.co.jp
★ Hills Nihongo de Walk - Japanese lessons available at Yumeria
Tokushige 3F, next to Tokushige Stn. on Sakura-dori Line. On Fri. at 18:30
to 20:10. New term starts Jan. 8. Beginners to Advanced. Please contact:
ankumi27@hotmail.com (Kumiko);
http://hillsnihongo.wix.com/hills-nihongo-class
★ Language Exchange Club EJ - A social group for people (Japanese
and Foreigners) in and around Nagoya who want to learn Japanese and
English. Every 2nd Thu. from 19:00-21:00 at Co-op Aichi Motoyama 3F
near Motoyama Stn. Exit 4. Admission 100yen/ time. Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/motoyamaej/ Email: motoyamaej@gmail.com
Sports & Outdoor Clubs
★ "The Push-Up Brahs", Nagoya - a calisthenics and body weight
training bootcamp. All fitness levels welcome, Brahs are not gender
biased, just be ready to work. Meet at Tsurumai JR entrance, email Mike:
pushupbrahs@gmail.com for details.
★ 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: c233sz@yahoo.co.uk
★ 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: nagoyavolleyball@gmail.com
★ Shonai FC & Sunday Shonai. Free Kickabout/Pickup football/soccer
every Sun. 3:30pm at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen (Tsurumai Line) All levels.
Behind the athletics track. Facebook ”shonaifc” or email Gary
sundayshonai@yahoo.co.uk
★ Nagoya International Badminton Club – This club is
non-competitive, just for fun. Meet new people, make friends and get
some exercise. Beginners and non-players also welcome. Find us on
Facebook. E-mail: nagoyabad@gmail.com
Meeting & Activities
★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:
Nagoyameetandgreet@gmail.com
★ Nagoya International Success Group - A friendly international
group of people who are keen on learning and have a high teach ability
index. Contact: followyourblissjapan@gmail.com
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Nagoya-International-Success-Group/
★ 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
★ 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 052-710-9808.
★ Sakae Toastmasters Club - An international club that aims to develop
leadership and English communication skills in a no-pressure atmosphere.
We meet 2nd/4th Wednesdays from 19:00-21:00 at Nadya Park. Attend one
of our club meetings. Contact Rina 080-3647-6996 or email
sakae-tmc@freeml.com
★ Cross Cultural Exchange Association - An organization dedicated to
promoting cultural exchange, international understanding and friendships
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amongst women of all nationalities living in the Nagoya area.
With monthly social activities, general meetings and special
interest groups, there's something for everyone! E-mail:
nagoyaccea@gmail.com Website: cceanagoya.com
★ Discuss and Debate Club - We discuss Japan and the world in
English every Saturday or Sunday(19:00-20:30) in Anjo. Contact
SETO 08051322377
★ The Nagoya Players – We are an English-language all
volunteer community theatre group. Whether you want to act,
direct, crew, or just watch the show, we welcome new
members! Staging 2 shows a year plus social functions in
between. Contact us at www.nagoyaplayers.org for information.
★ Nagoya English Forum - Weekly meeting for discussion in
English. Every Saturday 15:00-17:00 at Nagoya International
Center. Fee: 500 Yen. Details are available at
https://www.facebook.com/NagoyaEnglishForum/
Nagoya International School Fair - Annual event
sponsored by Nagoya International School PTA. Join us for
exciting yard sales, food and drinks, family-friendly activities
and more! Saturday, May 7, 1pm - 4pm at Nagoya International School (2686 Minamihara, Nakashidami, Moriyama-ku,
Nagoya)
Sweet Diamonds™ - a gathering platform of different
good people, from different social backgrounds, speaking
different languages, meet every weekend, to share and enjoy
ideas and opinions.
Contact Queen or Harada (getaclogs@gmail.com).
Family Groups
★ 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. Email:
chayagasakaplaygroup@gmail.com Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/
★ German Playgroup for children of all ages meets 10-12
on the last Sunday of each month. Contact Oliver at
mayer.noak@nifty.com
★ 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.
★ 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:
nkenglishplaygroup@yahoo.com
Website: http://nkenglishplaygroup.wordpress.com
★ Bilingual Play Group - English-Japanese play group. We
meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month from 10:30 11:30 through July. 100yen per family. Mustard Seed Christian
Church;GS Imaike building 7F, a 2 minute walk from Imaike
station exit 7. Website: www.mustardseednagoya.com / email:
maryjoruck@gmail.com
Nagoya Girl Scouts - Through Girl Scouts of America
Overseas, a girl scouts unit has been established in Nagoya to
serve the English-speaking youth of the community. Open to
girls ages 5 through 12 of all nationalities. Full information at
http://girlscouts-nagoya.org/
Places of Worship
★ Nagoya International Baptist Church (NIBC), is located
in Tenpaku Ku. Free Japanese Class (adults), Sunday School
(adults & children), Afternoon Service & Ladies Bible Study
www.nibc.japanforchrist.com for details.
- Calvary Baptist Church (CBC) is also located in Tenpaku
Ku. Sunday School (adult & children), Morning Service, Free
English Class www.cbcnagoya.japanforchrist.com for
details.
For phone enquiries in Japanese or English, please call
052-801-8064 or 080-3650-5539
★ Nagoya Orthodox Church In Showa-ku, near Subway
Tsurumai Line, Arahata Stn. or Tsurumai Stn. Vespers on Sat.
17:30. Holy Liturgy on Sun. at 10:00. For more information,
please call Fr. Gregory Ito at (052)734-9000 or e-mail:
nagoya@orthodox-jp.com
Website: http://www.orthodox-jp.com/nagoya/
★ All Nations Fellowship - International bilingual (English / Japanese)
church community. Our Bible-based teachings are focused on the good
news of God's grace for all people. Nagakute Campus - Meets every
Sun. 10:30; Bilingual Sunday School (ages 4-12); See website for current
location. Downtown Campus - Meets every Sun. 16:00 (bilingual toddler
time during service) at Christ Bible Institute 2F, 10 minutes' walk from
Nagoya Stn. Website: www.allnationsfellowship.net
Contact: anfnagoya@gmail.com
★ 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
★ 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 - Inter-denominational Evangelical
Fellowship with English; bilingual messages 3rd & 4th Sun.; bilingual
children's Sunday School. At Nishi Lifelong Learning Center, Joshin
Subway Station, exit 6. Service starts at 10:30 AM. Contact: Willie
Gonzales 090-2579-1007 or http://nefchurch.org.
★ Indonesian Catholic Community - hosts Indonesian mass once a
month (every 4th Sunday) in Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12:30 pm, 8
minute walk from Meijo Koen station exit 1. For more detail please email
us at katoliknagoya@yahoo.com
★ Nagoya All Saints International Church - Weekly opportunity for
personal renewal, spiritual growth and soulful refreshment. All are
welcome. Worship in English 17:00 every Sun., followed by fellowship.
Located in Imaike nearest to Imaike station, exit 9. Website:
nagoyaallsaintsinternationalchurch.com; Phone: 080-4527-3464;
E-mail: worship@nagoyasaints.com
★ 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 – Fri. Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for five
time prayers, every Sat. special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer. Children’s
Arabic lessons Sat. On Route 23, between Hojin & Juichiya traffic lights,
next to overhead crossing; parking available (10 cars), except Fri. (11:30 14:00). 15-minute walk from Inaei Aonami Line Station. Address: Nagoya,
Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Tel: 090-3251-5381
★ 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. Worship
service @1:00 pm. Contact Pastor Solito at 090-8540-8260 or visit
www.icfnagoya.org
★ His Call International Church - Hillsong Network Church Services for
all ages in Japanese, English & Chinese. SUN: 9am, 11am, 2pm. WED:
7:30pm. Free Language Exchange. Children's Church. 1 minute walk from
Osu Kannon station exit 4. WEB: hiscallchurch.com TEL: 052-228-7780
★ Aichi St. Luke's Anglican / Episcopal Church - English language
service on the 2nd Sun. of every month @ 17:00. A 5 minute walk from
Owariasahi Stn., Meitetsu Seto Line. Inquiries: e-mail: alc.chubu@nskk.org;
Website: http://www.nskk.org/chubu/alc/church/regular-service;
Tel: 0561-53-8937
★ Members Church of God International (Ang Dating Daan) – Bro.
Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon are the true servant of God to preach
the gospel of salvation. Services: Sat. 13:30-15:00, 16:00-23:00, Nakamura-ku Toriidori Uchifuji Bldg. 3F. Phone 090-6589-4776.
Website: www.mcgi.org
★ Toyohashi St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, Traditional Anglican
Episcopalian - 1st Sun. of month (11:00) 6 Dec. - 6 Mar; Every Sun.
(18:30) 8 Nov. - 27 Mar. Take Toyohashi City Tram to Shinkawa (2nd stop).
Location: V.E.S., N1 Village Mansion 5Fl, just behind MUFG Bank. Rev. Ivan
Cosby, phone: 0532-45-0956; e-mail: cosby12@hotmail.com
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