Japanese Pattern Template for NIC Out and About

May 12014
Welcome to NIC Out & About!
Learn about events taking place in and close to Nagoya this May
As always, you can download our podcast from the NIC website .
May is upon us. Why not take advantage of the
warmer weather and long Golden Week holiday to
enjoy some spring act ivit ies.
Contents
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Golden Week: May 3rd to May 6th (National Holidays) ....................................................................................... 2
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Flowers .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
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Activities & Events ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
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Exhibitions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
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Festivals ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
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Bunraku & Concerts.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
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NIC Programs and Events .............................................................................................................................................. 9
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Pattern by Timothy Takemoto
1. Golden Week: May 3rd to May 6th (National Holidays)
April 29th
“Showa no Hi” celebrates the birth of late emperor Hirohito, known as Showa
Tennou. Originally, this holiday was named “Midori no Hi”, but in 2007, the name was
changed to “Showa no Hi”.
May 3rd
“Kenpo-Kinen-Bi” celebrates the rectification of Japanese constitution in 1947.
May 4th
“Midori no Hi” was moved to May 4th to fall within Golden Week when April 29th became
“Showa no Hi”.
May 5th
On “Kodomo no Hi,” Koi-Nobori, or carp streamers, will be displayed to celebrate the
growth of children
May 6th
Substitute holiday for “Midori no Hi” which falls on a Sunday this year.
2. Flowers
Mount Chausu Shibazakura Festival
Mt. Chausu (1358m) is the highest mountain in Aichi prefecture and each season is beautiful.
400,000 shibazakuras will be in full bloom like a flower carpet on the mountain top at this
time of the year. You can get to the top of the mountain by a lift and enjoy the flowers and the
view. There will be many stalls during the festival period.
When
Where
Directions
Price
Info
Festival will be held from May 17 (Sat.) to June 8 (Sun.)
Mt. Chausu (Toyone-mura, Shitara-gun, Aichi-ken)
Drive 20 km on Sanage Green Road to Chikaraishi, then 36 km on R153 to
Inabu, 23 km on Chausu-yama Kogen Road.
Free (Lift Fare: ¥500 one way, ¥800 round trip)
0536-87-2345 (Chausu-yama Kogen)
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Roses at Shonai Ryokuchi Park
Shonai Ryokuchi Koen has one of the biggest rose gardens in Nagoya with 2,500 rose bushes
of 54 varieties.
When
Mid-May to early July, Park Hours: 9AM - 4:30PM
Where
Shonai Ryokuchi Green Plaza (Nishi-ku, Nagoya).
Directions
Take the Tsurumai Subway Line to Shonai Ryokuchi Koen and go south
through Exit 2.
Price
Free
Info
052-503-1010
Gifu Flower Festival Commemorative Park
Gifu Flower Festival Commemorative Park has 30,000 rose bushes of an amazing 7,000
varieties, the most in Japan. There are a various events during the festival.
When
May 14 (Wed.) - June 29 (Sun.)
9AM-5PM (8AM-6PM on weekends during the festival)
Where
Gifu Flower Festival Commemorative Park (Kani-shi, Gifu-ken)
Directions
Take the JR Ota Line from JR Tajimi to Kani Station, or take the Meitetsu
Hiromi Line from Inuyama Station to Shin-Kani Station and transfer to
Totetsu Bus to Commemorative Park.
The park is a 5 minute drive from Kani-Mitake IC on Tokai Kanjo
Highway.
Price
¥1000 for adults, free for high school students and younger
Info
0574-63-7373
Yatsuhasi Kakitsubata Flower Festival
The kakitsubata (iris) in the Yatsuhashi area was inspiration for the famous Heian period
waka poet, Ariwara no Narihira. A festival to celebrate the iris started about 60 years ago;
over 200,000 tourists visit each year. The iris is the official flower of the Aichi Prefecture and
of Chiryuu City.
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When
Where
Directions
Price
Info
Through May 26 (Mon.)
During this period the irises are illuminated until 9 PM.
Yatsuhashi Kakitsubata Garden (Chiryu-shi, Aichi-ken)
Take the Meitetsu Mikawa Line to Yatsuhashi Station and walk 5 minutes
Or drive 7 minutes from the Isewangandou Toyota Minami IC.
Free
0566-81-4028
3. Activities & Events
Nagoya Ekitopia Festival
This is the 31st Annual Ekitopia Festival taking place around Nagoya Station during Golden
Week. An exciting parade, charity bazaar and recycle activities will be held during the
festival.
When
April 29 (Tue.) to May 5 (Mon.)
The Parade will take place on May 4 and 5 1PM-3:30PM
Where
Around Nagoya Station (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya)
Directions
Take the Higashiyama Subway Line, JR, Kintetsu or Meitetsu to Nagoya
Station.
Walking courses around Nagoya Subway Stations
The temperatures are not too high yet so this is the best time of year for walking. Walking
courses organized by the Nagoya Subway System are free and reservation is not required.
You can pick up walking map from the starting Nagoya city subway station between 9:30AM
and 11AM. There is one course in the month of May.
Shimada Jizodera (Temple), Shimada Shrine and Narumi Haisui (Drain) Tower
You will visit at Shimada Jizodera Temple and Shrine, and Narumi Drain Tower which will
be opened to the public to commemorate the centennial of start of the Nagoya water works.
When
May 17 (Sat.)
Where
The walking course starts at Shiogamaguchi Station on the Tsurumai
Subway Line and ends at Aioiyama Station on the Sakuradori Line.
Spring Walk in Nagoya with NIC Walking Guides Volunteers
You will visit Chikaramachi-cho to Shumoku-cho and surrounding areas known for their
culture, totaling about 3.5km. (Catholic Chikaramachi Church – Sasuke Toyoda’s Residence
– Street of Culture – Nagoya City Archives) Reservations are required and interpreters are
available (English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese)
When
May 18 (Sun.) 9:00AM-12:30PM
Where
Start at Takaoka Station on the Sakuradori Subway Line
Capacity
20 people (First come, first served basis)
Price
¥420 (included admission to 2 charged venues)
Info
052-581-0100
info@nic-nagoya.or.jp
Kuragaike Park and TOYOTA Kuragaike Memorial Hall
*Kuragaike Park
They have a ranch with sheep, horses and cattle, an open space for children, flower fields, a
huge grass hill and a big pond called Kuragaike, where you can enjoy rowing a boat. You can
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also use the route bus which goes around the big park (¥100 for adults, ¥50 for children). It’s
a great place to spend a comfortable day relaxing in nature with your family.
Hours
9AM-5PM
Where
Kuragaike Park (Toyota-shi, Aichi- ken)
Directions Take the Meitetsu Toyota or Mikawa Line to Toyota-shi Station and it’s just a
20-minute Meitetsu bus ride to Kuragaike Koen-mae.
By car, get on the Tokai Kanjo Expressway to Toyota-Kanpachi IC and drive
seven minutes, or 13 minutes from Toyota-Matsudaira IC.
*TOYOTA Kuragaike Memorial Hall
This is a memorial hall in Kuragaike Park that introduces the history of TOYOTA, which
started by making looms and has developed into a giant automobile corporation. Additionally,
a display of Impressionist works will be held at the art salon in the hall until June 8th.
Hours
9:30AM-5PM (Open on May 5, Closed on May 7)
Where
TOYOTA Kuragaike Memorial Hall in Kuragaike Park
(Toyota-shi, Aichi- ken)
Price
Free
Info
0565-88-8811
4. Exhibitions
The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art -300 Years of French ArtThe Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art will be showing works of Rococo, Impressionist Art,
and Ecole de Paris, representing the history of French Art from the 18th to 20th centuries.
The works of Galle, a leading artist of the art nouveau era, such as glass and furniture will
also be on exhibit.
When
Through July 6 (Fri.) 10AM-5:30PM (Until 5:00PM on weekends and
holidays)
Closed on Mondays (Open on May 6 but closed on May 7)
Where
The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (Higashi-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Higashiyama Subway Line to Shin Sakae-Machi station
Price
¥1000 for adults, ¥500 for 18 years and under, Free for children not yet in
elementary school.
Free for elementary school students on May 5 (Children’s Day). Please bring
proof of age.
Info
052-937-3737
www.mazak-art.com
Tokugawa Art Museum
Gifts from Shogun Communion and Rituals
The Owari Tokugawa Family had communion with the Tokugawa Shogunate and was often
given presents such as ritual items used in the coming the age of ceremony for boys,
marriages, the birthdays of an heir. These well-loved gifts with wonderful memory are
displayed.
Hosa Bunko Library -Tokugawa Muneharu Exhibition
Muneharu Tokugawa (1696-1764), the 7th head of the Owari Tokugawa Family, was an
unusual lord. While every lord called for practicing strict economy during this period, he
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practiced a unique economic policy. This eccentric, popular, and attention-getting lord’s
mementos and relevant materials will be on display.
When
Through May 25 (Sun) 10AM-5PM.
The museum is closed on Mondays but will be open May 5, 6, and 7.
Where
Tokugawa Art Museum & Hosa Bunko Library (Higashi-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the city bus (Kikan No.2 Bus), get off at Tokugawaen-Shindeki and walk
3 minutes
Price
¥1200 for adults, ¥700 for university and high school students, ¥500 for junior
high and elementary school student. Free for elementary, junior high, and high
school students on Saturdays.
Kuwayama Art Museum - The Scenery of Mountain and Waterside
This exhibition features works of “Mountain Scenery” by Taikan Yokoyama, Kansetsu
Hashimoto and other artists depicting mountains such as Mt. Fuji and “Water Scenery” works
by Seiho Takeuchi, Gyokudo Kawai and others depicting shorelines and riversides that
invoke images of the everyday lives of people.
When
Through July 6 (Sun) 10AM-4PM
Closed on Mondays
Where
The Kuwayama Art Museum (Showa-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Tsurumai Subway line to Kawana Station then walk 8 minutes from
Exit 2.
Price
¥500 for adults, ¥300 for university, high school, and junior high school
students
Info
052-763-5188
http://www.kuwayama-museum.jp
5. Festivals
Shirotori Garden Tea Ceremony in May
When
Tea ceremony
May 3 (Sat), 5 (Mon) & 6 (Tue)
10AM-3:30PM (¥500 for one cup of matcha and a sweet)
Wadaiko and Piano Concert
May 3 (Sat), 5 (Mon) & 6 (Tue) 11AM & 2PM
Exhibition of Koinobori (carp streamers)
May 4 (Sun) through 6 (Tue) 9:30AM-4PM
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Where
Directions
Shirotori Garden (Atsuta-ku, Nagoya)
Take the Meijo Subway Line to Jingu-nishi Station and walk 10 minutes
from Exit 4
¥300 for adults, free for junior high school students and younger
052-681-8928
Price
Info
Tado Festival
The focus of this festival, held at Tado Shrine, is the Age-uma-shinji ritual. Six young men,
wearing samurai costumes, will bravely attempt to ride up a 2-meter steep slope on
horseback.
When
May 4 (Sun) and 5 (Mon)
The Age-uma-shinji will take place May 4 from 1PM-4PM and May 5 from
2PM-4PM
Where
Tado Shrine (Kuwana-shi, Mie-ken)
Directions Take the Yoro Line to Tado Station and walk 20 minutes.
Info
0594-48-2037
Atsuta Shrine Festival
For those of you who enjoy festivals, you can’t miss the largest and most famous festival in
June held at Atsuta Shrine with various performances and a procession of floats. At night,
there will be many stalls and a fireworks show and several floats are lit up with hundreds of
lanterns.
When
Where
Directions
Info
June 5 (Thu) Fireworks start at 7:50PM
Atsuta Shrine (Atsuta-ku, Nagoya)
Take the Meijo Subway Line to Jingu Nishi Station, the Meitetsu Line to Jingumae Station, or the JR Tokaido Line to Atsuta Station.
052-671-4153
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Arimatsu Shibori Festival
Arimatsu is an old artisan’s village famous for shibori, a technique of tie-dyeing cloth which
has been passed down from generation to generation for 400 years. During the festival there
will be shibori demonstrations, sales, a parade, a fashion show and a stage performance.
When
June 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) 9AM-5PM
Where
South of Meitetsu Arimatsu Station (Midori-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Meitetsu Main Line to Arimatsu Station and walk five minutes south.
Tsutsuicho and Dekimachi Tenno Festival
These two Tenno Festivals held in Tsutsuicho and Dekimachi of Higashi-ku have been held
for over 200 years. Five historic floats, each carrying mechanical dolls, will travel around the
area from morning until night. On Sunday, all floats will gather in front of the Tokugawa
Museum at noon, and there will be mechanical doll performance.
When
June 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun)
Where
Near Tokugawa Museum (Higashi-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Kikan No. 2 city bus from Sakae or Nagoya to Tokugawaen-Shindeki
or the Kodekimachi bus stop.
Or take the JR, Meitetsu-Seto, or Meijo Subway Line to Ozone Station and walk
for 15 minutes.
6. Bunraku & Concerts
Bunraku
Performances of Edo-style puppetry known as Bunraku will be held. Each performance will
include a brief explanation in Japanese on the working of the puppets and the shamisen, a
traditional Japanese instrument.
When
May 31 (Sat) & June 1 (Sun)
First performance 11:00AM
Second performance 4:00PM
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Where
Directions
Price
Chunichi Theater, Chunichi Building 9F (Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi)
Take Higashiyama or Meijo Subway Line to Sakae Station, Exit 13.
A seat ¥6800, B seat ¥4500
Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Subscription Concert Series ― “First”
This season’s main theme is “First” such as “Suite No.1”, “Symphony No.1” or “Japan or
World Premier”. This month’s performance is “The First of Mahler” featuring his Symphony
No.1 in D Major “Titan” and three other pieces. Martyn Brabbins will conduct.
When
May 30 (Fri) 6:45PM and May 31 (Sat) 4PM
Where
Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, Concert Hall (Higashi-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Higashiyama or Meijo Subway Line to Sakae Station and walk 3
minutes
Price
S-seats ¥7200, A-seats ¥6200, B-seats ¥5100, C-seats ¥4100, D-seats ¥3100, Yseats ¥1000 (same-day tickets available for youth under 24 years old)
Info
052-339-5666 (Mei-Phil Ticket Guide)
https://www.nagoya-phil.or.jp/concerts/2014/c_413.html
Nagoya Philharmonic Famous Works Series -The Three Ballets of Tchaikovsky＋
Shakespeare IChief Conductor, Martyn Brabbins will lead Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra through
excerpts of Tchaikovsky’s “The Swan Lake” op. 20
When
June 5 (Thu) 6:45PM
Where
Nippon Tokushu-togyo Shimin Kaikan
NTK Hall, Forest Hall (Naka-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Meijo Subway line, the JR or Meitetsu Line to Kanayama Station and
walk 5 minutes from the North Exit
Price
Platinum seats: ¥7700, S-seats ¥5100, A-seats ¥4100, B-seats ¥3100, C-seats
¥2100, Y-seats ¥1000 (same-day tickets available for youth under 24 years old)
Info
052-339-5666 (Mei-Phil Ticket Guide)
https://www.nagoya-phil.or.jp/concerts/2014/c_shimin_41.html
7. NIC Programs and Events
NIC Nihongo No Kai
NIC Nihongo no Kai will hold open admissions for their next batch of language lessons for
adults. The series of Japanese classes are conducted by NIC volunteers and organized for
foreigners to learn Japanese language, customs, and culture. Applicants must bring the
completed application form and have an interview on May 11. If there are too many
applicants for each class, spaces will be filled by lottery.
Ten courses are available including Conversation, Hiragana, and Kanji.
When
May 18 (Sun) to July 27 (Sun) (every Sunday for 11 classes)
10AM-11:30AM, 12 noon-1:30PM, 2PM-3:30PM
Where
Nagoya International Center
Price
¥2500 for 11 classes (does not include textbook fees)
Info
Application Interview (required)
May 11 (Sun) 11-11:30AM NIC 5th floor, First Conference Room
You can get an application form at the pamphlet box on NIC 3rd floor or
www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai
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NIC Japanese Classes for Children
The Nagoya International Center also offers Japanese classes for children, from the first
grade of elementary school to the third year of junior high school. Applicants must bring the
completed application form and have interview on May 11. If there are more than 50
applicants, spaces will be filled by lottery.
When
May 18 (Sun.) to July 20 (Sun.) (every Sunday for 10 classes)
10AM-11:30AM
Where
Nagoya International Center (Nakamura-ku, Nagoya)
Price
¥1000 for 10 classes (does not include textbook fees)
Info
Application Interview (required)
May 11 (Sun) 9:45-10:15AM Lecture Room 3, NIC 4th floor.
A parent or guardian must accompany every child that day. Bring writing
materials.
You can get an application form at the pamphlet box on NIC 3rd floor or
www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai
Book Recycling Bazaar
The Nagoya International Center will be holding its annual Book Recycling Bazaar.
Paperbacks, foreign magazines and textbooks in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese
will be available for purchase. Purchases will be on a donation basis. A portion of the
donations will go to the World Terakoya Movement, a movement which fosters literacy in
developing countries through UNESCO.
When
Where
June 1 (Sun) 1PM-3PM
Nagoya International Center 5th floor, First Meeting Room
(Nakamura-ku, Nagoya)
Directions Take the Sakura-dori Subway Line to Nagoya International Center Station.
Thank you and have a great month!
As always, you can download our podcast from the NIC website and request
information by telephone: 052-581-0100.
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