No. 437 June 2024

Niigata English Journal
Edited & Issued by the Niigata City International Exchange Foundation
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International Lecture: Romania

English Activity: Animal Mask Making

A Niigata University student hailing from Bujoru,
Romania will talk about Romanian history, culture,food, Dracula, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity tohear about Romania from a native!
Date: June 29th (Sat) 13:30 – 15:00
Location: CrossPal 4th floor, Room 403
Fee: ¥500 (¥300 for supporters)
Spots: 30 people
Sign up/Contact: TEL 025-225-2727 or email:kyokai@nief.nief.or.jp or scan the code ⤴

Come and learn the names of animals and the sounds
that they make! This event includes a mini English
lesson with games, followed by a crafting session
where participants will make their own animal mask.
Date: July 13th (Sat) 10:30 – 12:00
Location: CrossPal 5th floor Exchange HallFee: ¥300 per child (elementaryschoolers and up; children must be
accompanied by an adult)
Spots: 10 groups (child(ren) and adult)
Sign up/Contact: TEL 025-225-2727 or fill out theform using the code above

International Lecture: Housing in China
Curious about what housing is like in China? The
Chinese Coordinator of International Relations (CIR)
will give a talk on the housing situation in China.
Date: July 4th (Thu) 14:00 – 15:00
Location: CrossPal 5th floor Exchange Hall 2
Fee: ¥300
Spots: 20 people
Sign up/Contact: TEL 025-225-2727 orfill out the form using the code →Free Medical Testing and Consultation
Doctors will perform chest x-rays and health checks,
as well as provide advice on internal medicine, surgery,dental health, and more! Social workers and insurance
experts can also answer questions on treatment,insurance, etc. Interpreters are available for English andChinese. An interpreting device will be used for otherlanguages. For foreign residents only.
Date: June 30th (Sun) 10:00 – 14:30
Location: CrossPal 2nd floor
Fee: Free!
Sign up: Scan the code to sign up →Contact: Tel: 025-225-2727, email: kyokai@nief.or.jp

Japanese Home Visit for International Students
Are you an international student? Do you want to getto know Japanese people in Niigata and experience
what Japanese houses are like? Sign up to visit aJapanese family at their home and learn about Japanesecustoms and culture!
Date: July 27th (Sat) 10:00 – 16:00
Eligibility: International students living inNiigata City (university, junior college,vocational school students, etc.)
Fee: ¥300 (for insurance)
Spots: 20 people (lottery system will be
implemented if more than 20 peopleapply)
Sign up: Fill out the form using the code ⤴
Contact: TEL: 025-225-2727, email: kyokai@nief.or.jp

Korean Film Discussion
Cinewind’s Mr. Inoue is hosting a discussion on
Korean film. Cinephiles and fans of Korean culture
alike are all encouraged to join! Please note that nofilms will be screened during this event, it is discussion
only.
Date: June 22nd (Sat) 13:00 – 14:30
Location: CrossPal 4th floor Audio-Visual Hall
Fee: Free!
Sign up: Fill out the form using the code →Contact: TEL 025-225-2727, email: kyokai@nief.or.jp

International Symposium
Ms. Sanbayashi will report on Keep Smile Japan’s
volunteer activities in Cambodia and afterwards, speakers
from Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam will talk about
their experiences living, studying, and working in Japanand Niigata. The first 30 minutes of the symposium willfeature a Bandai Taiko performance!
Date: June 22nd (Sat) 13:30 – 16:00
Location: CrossPal 5thfloor Exchange Hall
Fee: Free!
Sign up: From June 10th, email Ms. Sanbayashi at:
fukushidai2010@yahoo.co.jp
Contact: Ms. Sanbayashi, TEL 070-6989-5690

Salon Exhibit: Cambodia Photo Exhibition
Come and see photos of life in Cambodia! Thisexhibition will feature photos Cambodia’s capital city,
Phnom Penh, and people’s daily lives.
Date: June 19th (Wed) – July 13th (Sat) 9:00 – 17:00
Closed: Sundays, holidays, and June 24th (Mon)
Location: NIEF Exchange Salon (CrossPal 2nd floor)

June 2024

Niigata English Journal

Page 2Classes
Japanese Courses offered by the Niigata City International Exchange Foundation
Beginner through-Classes of varying difficulties are available at different times throughout the week.

Ms. Kiyoko Tanaka

Intermediate 2-Pricing info & the schedule for the current session are available on the NIEF website:
https://www.nief.or.jp/

Tel: (025) 225-2727

Japanese Study Support Group for Children & Students: NicoPal Club (Free of charge)
Day of the Week & Hours

RoomNo.

Every Wed. (contact for info)
Every Sat. 10:00 – 11:30*except 6/22
*Please register beforehand

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Please contact Ms. Tanaka for more information.

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This Japanese study circle offers support to children in the international
community who are struggling with Japanese and other school studies.

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Volunteer JapaneseClassesMs. Kiyoko Tanaka
Tel: (025) 225-2727

International Cooking Class
There will be no classes held in May, June, or July. Classes will resume inAugust, so make sure to check the August edition of English Journal for information onthe next class!

https://www.nief.or.jp/en/jcvg

Where: Ms. Ueno’s residence (3-4-16 Ogijima, Akiha Ward)
For more info/sign-up: TEL: 0250-24-6859 (Ms. Ueno) – Please sign up at least three days before class

Information

Shirone Giant Kite Festival

Daily Life in Japan Orientation Videos

This annual festival has a history of over 300 years!
Come and see this year’s kite designs and watch them
fly into battle! The battles will also be streamed on
YouTube, check the website for more details.
When: June 6th (Thu) – 10th (Mon) 13:00 – 18:00
Additional events:
June 5: 14:00 – 17:30 Childrens’ kite battles
June 6: 12:30~ Parade on Honcho-dori street
June 8: 19:45 – 21:00 Fireworks
June 9: 10:00 – 17:00 Festival on Honcho-dori street
Where: Along the Nakanokuchi River,
between Shirone Bridge and Takomi Bridge,
in Shirone, Minami Ward
Fee: Free!

Niigata Help AssociationFor more info.

The Immigration Services Agency released a series of videos
for foreign nationals living in Japan about rules for daily life,
health insurance, taxes, legal procedures, etc. Videos areavailable in English, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, and more.

Sado Okesa Dance Lessons

Learn Sado’s traditional dance, the Sado Okesa. This same dance will be
performed at the Niigata Matsuri in August. Beginners are welcome andthere’s no need to sign up in advance. Just show up in something easy tomove in and have a good time! (Lessons cancelled if it rains.)
When: May 10th – August 30th on Fridays, 18:00 – 21:00
Where: Bandai Terrace Hajimari Hiroba
Fee: Free!
Everyday 10:00 – 23:00
English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Thai, etc.

TEL: 025-228-2212

Niigata International Association TEL: 025-241-1881
Email: nia21c@niigata-ia.or.jp URL: https://www.niigata-ia.or.jp/

Weekdays 10:00 – 17:00
English, Russian, Chinese, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese,Spanish, Portuguese

Helpline for Foreigners

Press 2 after the Japanese guidance

TEL: 0120-279-338 (toll-free)

Niigata Medical Care Information Network

URL: http://qq.niigata-iyaku.jp/

Hello Work, Foreigner Advisory Service TEL: 025-280-8609
Niigata Misaki Godo Chosha #2 (1-2-1 Misaki-cho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City)
Immigration Bureau Consultation

2nd Tue. of the month (6/11) 13:00–17:00
Thai, Vietnamese, Russian

Gyoseishoshi Association of Niigata Consultation

4th Wed. of the month (6/26) 10:00–17:00
Chinese, Russian

Free Legal Consultation for Foreign Residents
Length of Consultation: 40 minutes per person

Houterasu Free Legal Consultation for Foreign Residents
Length of Consultation: 40 minutes per person

Education Consultation

3rd Thur. of odd numbered months (7/18)
13:00–17:00 English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
3rd Mon. of even numbered months (6/17)
13:00 – 17:00
English, Filipino
Every Tue. 13:00–17:00
English, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, RussianEnglish, Chinese, Korean
1st – 4th Wed 13:00 – 16:00
English & Chinese

Make a reservation by phone or email in advance.
Place: Multilingual Consultation Center of Niigata(formerly Foreign Resident ConsultationCenter)(2nd floor of Toki Messe)
Contact: TEL: 025-241-1881
Email: nia10@niigata-ia.or.jp

Edited and Issued by the Niigata City International Exchange Foundation
3-2086 Ishizuecho-dori, Chuo Ward, Niigata City 951-8055
Homepage: https://www.nief.or.jp/
Tel: (025) 225-2727
E-mail: kyokai@nief.or.jp(Written and edited by Alyssa Williams & Ayako Homma)

CrossPal will beclosed June 24th