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2021
January

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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Information Counter – Phone: 052-581-0100★NIC consultations available in person at NIC, by phone or online (via Skype). See the NIC website for details.
The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minutesubway ride from Nagoya Station.
Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the
Nagoya International Center at the basement level.

★Information Counter 情報カウンター
Information on daily life and sightseeing in 9 languages (times vary), Japanese& English available Tue. to Sun. 9:00 – 19:00. Phone: 052-581-0100, E-mail:info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
English-speaking counselor available on Sun. by appointment to provide
support to those with difficulties in their lives in Japan. Reservations: Call the
NIC 3F Info Counter at 052-581-0100. Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese alsoavailable.
★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談
Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 byreservation only. Please leave your name & phone number on the answeringmachine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you back at a later date toschedule your appointment.
★Gyoseishoshi Consultations 行政書士による相談
Consult a certified administrative procedures legal specialist about procedures
related to immigration, setting up a business, etc.
Wed. & Sun. 13:00 - 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052- 581-0100.

The Nagoya International Center Library & Information
Counter are open Tuesday to Sunday, 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.

★Free Educational Counseling Service 教育相談
Advice and information on education for foreign resident children, including
schools, admissions, daily life, potential problems. Wed., Fri. & Sun. 10:00 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052-581-0100.
★Free Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential counselingservice every Thu. (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter. Reservation
required. Inquiries: RHQ, Tel: 078-361-1700 (Website: www.rhq.gr.jp/english).

■Need assistance in other languages? 日本語・英語以外の言語でもお手伝いします

In addition to our service in Japanese and English at the Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter, our multilingual staff
provide linguistic support in Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Nepali.
Assistance in these languages is available on the following days:
Portuguese: Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Spanish: Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Chinese: Tue to Fri. 13:00 - 17:00; Sat. & Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Korean: Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Filipino: Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Vietnamese: Wed., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Nepali: Wed. 13:00 - 17:00
For more information, contact the NIC Information Counter on 052-581-0100.

■Trio-Phone - The NIC Telephone Interpreter Service トリオホン

If you need to consult a government office, such as a ward office, municipal health center, or a tax office, but can't speak Japanese,then call our Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112 and we'll arrange a 3-way call between you, the service, and a NIC interpreter.

■The NIC Library ライブラリー
Located on the 3rd floor of the Nagoya International Center Building, the NIC Library holds around 28,000 books and other materials
that can be borrowed, from paperbacks and picture books in English, Portuguese and other languages, and books on Japan andJapanese literature, to Japanese language-learning resources.
As part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Library users are currently requested to keep Library visits to a maximum of 60
minutes, wash or disinfect hands before entry, allow staff to measure users' temperature, wear a mask, and provide contact details
when requested.
Library hours: 9:00 - 19:00 Tue. to Sun.

Staying Up-to-Date with the NIC
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Evacuation Informationwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Keep updated on NIC events,
subscribe to the NIC Mail
Magazine, and browse back issuesof the Nagoya Calendar

Should an evacuation advisory be issued for Nagoya City,
check the Evacuation Information section on the top
page of the NIC website for information in
Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean,
Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali and easy Japanese.
Bookmark https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/evacuation/
for quick access to any updates.

Please note that NIC events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.
See the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for updates to events.

NIC participating in World Collaboration
Festival 2020「ワールド・コラボ・フェスタ2020〜発見！体験！世界大交流祭」にステージ
出演・ブース出展しています！

The annual World Collaboration Festival is an international exchange,international cooperation and multicultural coexistence-themed
event where many organizations including NGOs, NPOs, companies
and public organizations share their activities through stage
performances and booths on the website. NIC is participating with a
Multicultural Mask Talk Show on the World Stage and Terakoya
Booths in the Collabo Hiroba. Don't miss it!
When: Until Mon. 11 Jan.
Where: Online
Website: https://www.world-collabo.jp/

Volunteer Seminar - Supporting
Foreigners During Disasters
災害時外国人支援ボランティア研修

Through a lecture and group work, participants in this seminar(conducted entirely in Japanese) will think about important points
to keep in mind to help foreign and Japanese residents avoid issues
at shelters, etc. when a disaster occurs, and also learn about thefundamental role and process of activities providing support toforeigners. Open to NIC Disaster Language Volunteers and anyone
involved in disaster preparedness and support activities forforeigners in Nagoya City; Limited to 50 places, determined on afirst-in, first-served basis. Reservations required.
When: Sat. 16 Jan. (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Online (viewing space available at Nagoya International
Center Annex Hall venue)
Reservations: Visit or contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation
Division via the website, by e-mail, or phone.
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

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 (and occasionallyother locations) as they read story books in their own languages fromthe library's vast collection of international children's books.
Participation is free!
When:① Sun. 17 Jan. (14:00-14:30)② Sun. 28 Feb. (14:00-14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library
Places: At the NIC Library - 10 (around 3 people per group, notincluding infants; first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period for eachsession: ①10:00 Tue. 5 Jan. to 12:00 Fri. 15 Jan. ②10:00 Sun. 31 Jan.
to 12:00 Fri. 26 Feb.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone:052-581-0100

NIC Japanese Class for Children

NIC子ども日本語教室

Learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. For
non-native speakers of Japanese aged 6 to 15 (born between Apr.
2, 2005, and Apr. 1, 2014), and junior high school students born
before Apr. 2 2005. (Those attending evening junior high schoolclasses, please see the NIC Japanese Class for High School Students)
Max. 40 places; determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City and those attending
public elementary or junior high schools.
When: Every Sunday from 17 Jan. to 28 Mar. (10:00 - 11:30)(10 lessons) No class 14 Feb.
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Rooms 1 & 2, 5F
Japanese-style Room
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons
How to Apply: Via the NIC website from Sun. 20 Dec.
Applicants must come to NIC 4F Lecture Room 3 on Sun. 10 Jan.
between 10:00 and 11:30 to be interviewed and make payment,
and attend with their parent, guardian, or another person
responsible for their welfare (i.e. teacher, etc.).
Application form and information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Further Details: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation
Division, phone: 052-581-5689

NIC Japanese Class for High SchoolStudents
NIC高校生日本語教室

For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April2005) currently attending or aspiring to enter high school andrequiring assistance with Japanese language acquisition. The classaims to help students acquire the foundations of Japanesenecessary for their studies, to enable them to complete their highschool studies and pursue careers. Max. 15 places.
When: Every Sunday from 17 Jan. to 28 Mar. (14:00 - 16:00)(10 lessons) No class 14 Feb.
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website
between 10:00 Tue. 5 Jan. and 17:00 Sat. 9 Jan. Payment,interviews will be held on Sun. 10 Jan. (14:00 - 15:00) at NIC 4F
Lecture Room 3. (If applications exceed available places, participants
will be selected on a needs basis following interviews. If vacancies
remain after 10 Jan., applications may still be accepted. Pleasecontact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division for inquiries
about applications.)
Application forms and information can be found at the NIC 3F
pamphlet box area or the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Further Details: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation
Division on 052-581-5689

Registration & Information Session for
Language Volunteers & Disaster Language
Volunteers
語学・災害語学ボランティア登録説明会

A registration and information session will be held for Language
Volunteers and Disaster Language Volunteers. For details ofvolunteer activities and requirements for registration, please see the
NIC website.
Those registering as Disaster Language Volunteers will also
participate in the Disaster Language Volunteer Training Session(15:00 - 16:30).
When: Sun. 7 Feb. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Online (via ZOOM) or Nagoya International Center (4F
Lecture Room 3)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division
before 17:00, 6 Feb.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

NIC Free Personal Income Tax
Consultations for Foreign Residents
外国人のための税理士による無料税務相談

Not sure how to file your income
tax return? Take part in thispractical seminar to help foreign
residents learn how to fill out
their kakutei shinkoku
paperwork, followed by anindividual Q & A session with acertified public tax accountant.
(Please note that income tax
return forms cannot becompleted or submitted during
this event.)
Limited to 50 places. Interpreting
available in English, Portuguese,
Spanish and Chinese.
When: Sat. 27 Feb. (13:30 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International
Center Annex Hall
Reservations: Call or visit the
NIC 3F Information Counter
between 10:00 Tue. 2 Feb. and 17:00 Fri. 26 Feb. Places
determined on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations willclose when capacity is reached.
Phone: 052-581-0100

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Living in Nagoya■Final tax return / Kakutei shinkoku 確定申告 ■Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Ward
Kakutei shinkoku (確定申告) is the declaration of your entire
income for the period from 1 January to 31 December of theprevious year, along with the amount of tax payable on that
income as calculated by you, which you make to your regional tax
office.

Those required to file a final tax return include those who are
self-employed, those who have been working in Japan yet did notundertake a year-end adjustment (nenmatsu chōsei / 年末調整),
those who received income from two or more employers (forexample, a language teacher who taught at two or more schools),
and so on. People who left their previous job and did not return toemployment after that are also required to file a final tax return.
Most wage earners are not required to file a final tax return
because the calculation and payment of income taxes arecompleted through the year-end adjustment by the person paying
the salary. For information on wage earners who must file a final
tax return, see the National Tax Agency website(http://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/individual/12018.htm).
If you are going to file a final tax return and have received anincome tax withholding statement (or gensen chōshū hyō / 源
泉徴収票), a slip of paper about the size of a postcard, from youremployer, please take care not to lose this, because you will need itfor your final tax refund.
Also, if you paid more than 100,000 yen in medical expenses lastyear, by completing a final tax return you may be able to receive arefund of excess tax paid.
Your final tax return filed this year will be for income earned
from 1 January first to 31 December of 2020, or Reiwa 2. The
period for filing your final tax declaration is from Tuesday 16
February to Monday 15 March.
What you need:
Although additional documents may be required depending on
your circumstances, those submitting a final tax return will needto have the following items.
1.

Income Tax Withholding Statement (gensen chōshū hyō /源泉徴収票) and all other paperwork which shows any
withheld tax

2.

Resident Card (zairyū kādo / 在留カード) / Passport

3.

Bank account passbook (tsūchō / 通帳)

4.

Seal (inkan / 印鑑)

5.

Those who wish to apply for a deduction for dependents
outside of Japan (see Exemption for dependents, etc.,
for relatives living outside Japan athttps://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/individual/12016.htm):

 Evidence to support your relationship with thedependent (birth / marriage certificate etc.)

 Proof of remittance (transfer slips etc.)
6.

Those who wish to apply for medical expense deductions
are required to bring their receipts issued by therespective medical institution/s.

7.

Those enrolled in National Health Insurance or Social
Insurance are required to bring proof of payment of all
premiums.

8.

Those who purchased a home in Japan using a loan,
should ask their financial institution for a Home Loan
Year-end Balance Certificate (jūtaku rōn nenmatsu
zandaka shōmeisho / 住宅ローン年末残高証明書).

★

Information on how to complete the income tax returnis available in English on the National Tax Agency
website athttps://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/individual/index.htm★

NIC Free Personal Income Tax Consultations for Foreign
Residents
Nagoya International Center will be holding a seminar on Sat.
27 Feb. to help foreign residents learn how to complete the
kakutei shinkoku.
See page 3 for more information.

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and Branch Offices

区役所・支所の日曜窓口
In order to provide greater accessibility to services for residents, service
is available at ward and branch offices on predetermined Sundays.
Upcoming Sunday Service dates:

10 Jan. (8:45 – 12:00)
7 Feb. (8:45 – 12:00)*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited tosubmission andissuance of
documents
concerningchanging one's
residence to orfrom the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be awarethat someprocedures may not
be available. You may be asked to come at a later date for procedures
requiring confirmation with other local or national government bodies.
For a list of services available at ward and branch offices on
Sunday Service dates, see the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp.

■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 whenregular medical facilities areclosed (on Sundays, national
holidays, during the year-end /New Year holiday period, and atnight)? Make sure you know
where your closest clinic is, justin 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 in
Nagoya can be found on theCity of Nagoya website at:
http://bit.ly/emergency-nagoya-clinics
For information on other clinics in Aichi, contact the Aichi Emergency
Medical Treatment Information Center (Phone: 052-263-1133).
You can also search for medical facilities on the Center's website at:
http://www.qq.pref.aichi.jp/■Emergency Broadcast Telephone Service

同報無線テレホンサービス
The City of Nagoya's emergency
speaker system is used tobroadcast emergency
announcements such as Evacuation
Information and national J-Alertwarnings, and may also be used fortests. When announcements are
difficult to hear due to weather
conditions, or difficult tounderstand, use your phone andcall the number below to check
whether what you've heard is a
drill, or something urgent.

The service is available in English, Chinese and Korean, in addition to
Japanese.

Japanese: 0180-995926
English: 052-957-9260
Chinese: 052-957-9261
Korean: 052-957-9262

Please note that events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Living Q & A: My status of residence allows me to stay until 2023, but I lost my job. What happens to my status of residence?

外国人暮らしのQ&A「2023年まで日本で働ける在留資格をもっているが解雇された。在留資格はどうなるか？」

I currently have the status of residence of Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services, with a periodof stay expiring in 2023. I lost my job at the end of June. I intend to find another job, but I heard that if you
haven't been working for three months, your status of residence will be revoked. What happens to one's status ofresidence after one becomes unemployed? My spouse is also in Japan on a work visa, so perhaps I can change mystatus of residence to Dependent?
Given that you have currently been granted the status of residence (zairyū shikaku / 在留資格) of Engineer / Specialist in Humanities /International Services, and your period of stay (zairyū kikan / 在留期間) is until 2023, your status of residence should remain valid until the
expiration date, provided that you do not meet grounds for deportation or for revocation of your status of residence by the Immigration
Services Agency (shutsunyūkoku zairyū kanri kyoku / 出入国在留管理局, hereafter "Immigration").
Article 22-4 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (出入国管理及び難民認定法) stipulates the facts by which the Minister ofJustice can revoke a foreign national's status of residence. One of the grounds specified is when 'any person residing with a status of residence...
has been residing for three months or more without continuously engaging in the activities... corresponding to the status of residence,' although
exceptions are made where there is a justifiable reason for not having engaged in the corresponding activities.
An example of a justifiable reason might be not currently being engaged in the relevant activities due to the loss of one's employment, andbeing engaged in looking for new work with the expectation that one will be able to resume said activities in the near future.
Also, should Immigration seek to revoke the status of residence of a foreign national, the law stipulates that the opinion of the foreign national
concerned is to be heard in principle, and that the foreign national must be served with a written notice in advance of the hearing, providing thedate and place of the hearing and the facts constituting the grounds for the revocation.
As to whether to persevere with looking for new employment, or to change your status of residence to that of Dependent(kazoku taizai / 家族滞在) if the prospect of new employment proves elusive, be sure to give careful consideration to all of
your possible options. Please consult a legal specialist or administrative procedures specialist familiar with immigration
procedures regarding the legal details of your situation.

NIC Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents - A free civic advisory service for foreign residents isavailable in person or by telephone at the NIC Information Counter.
Phone: 052-581-0100 E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★See page 2 for Free Legal Consultations, Gyoseishoshi Consultations, and more.

Read the Signs: The Eyes! 看板を読もう「目」
The image of a pair of eyes is often used to discourage various kinds of unwanted behavior.
防犯 bōhan(crime prevention)
強化 kyōka
(strengthening; enhancement)
地区 chiku(district; neighborhood; area)
警察署 keisatsu sho(police station)
学区 gakku(school district)
立(ち)入(り) tachi iri (enter)禁止 kinshi (forbidden; prohibited)
立入禁止 tachiiri kinshi (no trespassing)

つり tsuri (fishing)
つり禁止 tsuri kinshi (fishing prohibited)

Cameras are watching, too.

防犯カメラ bōhan kamera(security camera)
作動中 sadōchū(in operation; operating)

設置 setchi(installation)
推進 suishin(promotion [of policy,
program, etc.])

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In and around Nagoya / Exhibitions
January at Atsuta Shrine 熱田神宮 1月の神事
Tōkashinji 踏歌神事
Said to draw from court
rituals of the Heianperiod, ritual dancers
decorate theirheadwear with cherry
blossoms and dance as
the earth begins toshow signs of thecoming spring in this Shinto ritual to pray for the removal of misfortune andinvite good fortune.
When: Mon. 11 Jan. (from 10:00 and 13:00)

Hoshashinji 歩射神事
A traditional Shinto
ritual held annually at
Atsuta Shrine. Threepairs of Shinto priests
take turns shooting a
total of 36 arrows at a
Photos courtesy of Atsuta Jingū
target. While its origins
are unclear, this is one kind of ritual performed to pray to the deities for abountiful harvest and protection from calamities, which draws from theancient Imperial court tradition of archery in the early spring.
When: Fri. 15 Jan. (from 13:00)
Where: Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮), in Atsuta Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Jingū-mae Sta. (神宮前駅, NH33) on the
Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線); or an 8-minute walk from Atsuta Sta.
(熱田駅, CA65) on the JR Tōkaidō Line (JR東海道線); or a 7-minute walk from
Jingu Nishi Sta. (神宮西駅, M27) on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線).
Website: https://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/

Toyoda Gosei Rink

豊田合成リンク

An annual fixture
on the wintercalendar at
Sakae's Oasis 21,
the skate rink
without ice isback! Skaters of
all ages haveenjoyed skating(without the coldor getting wet
Photo courtesy of Nagoya Television Event Jigyōbu
when you fall) on
the way homefrom work or school, or taking time out from shopping. Lit up in
the evening, skaters can enjoy live performances and a host ofother events.
When: Every day until Sun. 28 Feb. (Weekdays 13:00 - 20:00;
Sat., Sun., national holidays & winter holiday period [26 Dec. to
4 Jan.] 10:00 - 20:00)
Where: Oasis 21 (オアシス21) Galaxy Platform (銀河の広場) in
Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: Sakae Sta. (栄駅) Exit 4 on the Higashiyama or Meijo
Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線)
Admission: Junior HS and older - Weekdays 900 Yen; Sat., Sun.,national holidays and winter holiday period 1,300 Yen.
Elementary school students and younger - 500 Yen. Prices
include skate rental. Own skates not permitted. Gloves must beworn on the rink.
Website: https://www.nagoyatv.com/toyodagoseirink/(Japanese)

The Story of Nagoya

企画展「なごやのうつりかわり−うみ・やま・まちのくらし−」

3rd graders at elementary schools in Nagoya City learn about how Nagoya, and the way its
residents live, has changed. This exhibition ties in to this curriculum, presenting thetransformation of the city and the lifestyle of its residents from the Meiji period through to thepresent.
Explore the everchanging landscape and lifestyle of Nagoya through themes including Nagoya
Station, the construction of the TV Tower, street cars and the subway, the emergence of
appliances, and more.
When: Sat. 9 Jan. to Sun. 7 Mar. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed
Mondays (or the following business day when Monday is a national holiday) and the 4th Tuesdayof the month (except national holidays).
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Sakurayama Sta. (桜山駅, S11) Exit 4 on the Subway Sakura-doriLine (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: General admission 300 (400) Yen; University & Senior HS students 200 (300) Yen;
Residents of Nagoya City aged 65 and over 100 (200) Yen; Junior HS students & younger free;
Bearers of a Certificate of Disability or Intractable Disease Patient Medical Subsidy Recipient
Certificate and up to 2 accompanying persons free upon presentation of certificate. ID required
for University, Senior & Junior HS students and residents of Nagoya City aged 65 and over. Pricesin ( ) include admission to the permanent exhibit.
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/■

COVID-19 - 5 situations that increase the risk of infection 新型コロナにかかる危険が高くなる「5つの場面」① Social gatherings with alcohol present
 Consumption of alcohol improves mood yet also reduces attention. In addition, hearing is dulled, prompting people to speak in a louder voice.
 The risk of infection increases when large numbers of people are in a confined space for a long time.
 Sharing glasses and chopsticks also increases the risk of infection.
② Long meals in large groups Long meals, receptions and drinking parties at night pose a greater risk of infection than a shorter meal.
 The risk of infection increases when eating and drinking in a large group of people (e.g. 5 or more people), because people talk more loudly, increasing
the spread of saliva droplets.
③ Conversation without a mask
 Talking at close range without a mask increases the risk of airborne or micro-doplet infection.
 Cases of infection have been observed during karaoke gatherings where participants were not wearing masks.
 Be sure to wear a mask in a car with other people, on buses and public transport.
④ Living together in a small limited space Living with others in a small limited space increases the risk of infection because the space is shared by several people forlong periods.
 Suspected cases of infection are thought to have occurred in common areas such as dormitory bedrooms and bathrooms.
⑤ Switching locations
 When moving to another location and relaxing, such as when taking a break at work, people can let their guard down,
and increase the risk of infection.
 Suspected cases of infection are thought to have occurred in break rooms, smoking areas and locker rooms.
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Exhibitions
Visually Intoxicating Whisky Bottle Exhibition

目でも陶酔できるウイスキーボトル展
In the golden age of the 1950s, there were more than 50 whisky distilleries in America, located mainly in Kentucky.
Home bars were popular, as was filling a decanter with one's favorite drink to take to parties, and many also
enjoyed displaying and viewing their bottle collection as interior decor.
The majority of the porcelain whisky bottle decanters planned and ordered by competing whisky producers were
manufactured in Seto, with the application of the techniques developed in the production of Seto porcelain
ornaments for export. The realistic detail secured the status of these decorative items, and are much sought after bycollectors even today. The diverse range of subjects includes cowboys, the War of Independence, wild animals,
eminent figures, stars of the silver screen, automobiles, and more, executed with such skill that it can be difficult tofind the cork stopper.
When: Until Sun. 28 Feb. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30) Closed Mondays (or the following business day if it
falls on a national holiday), 28 Dec. to 4 Jan.
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: A 4-minute walk from Shinsakae-machi Sta. (新栄町駅, H11) Exit 1 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線) or Takaoka Sta. (高岳駅, S06) Exit 3 on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (桜通線).
Admission: General admission 1,000 (800) Yen; University & Senior HS students, Seniors (over 65) 800 (600) Yen;
Junior HS students 600 (400) Yen; Holders of a Certificate of Disability 700 (500) Yen; Elementary school students
and younger free. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more.
Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

SCRAP WORLD

富田菜摘 スクラップ・ワールド
Sculptor Tomita Natsumi (b. 1986, graduated Tama Art University Department of Painting), active bothin Japan and abroad, creates animal sculptures brimming with humor, assembling her works from sucha diverse variety of disused items as snack and drink cans, broken musical instruments and video gamehardware, cooking utensils, construction site signage, and more. From Tyra the tyrannosaurus, Hajime
the vivacious chimpanzee, to Dodo and Mido the dodos, all of Tomita's creations have unique names.
She also creates human figures from used paper, affectionate caricatures of inhabitants of themodern-day world including a 'salaryman,' housewife, high school student, senior citizens, and more.
Attached to each figure is a newspaper or magazine article characteristic of the person depicted, andTomita's warm yet acute observations of people and society are charming.
This exhibition also marks the first display of Martha, the crowned crane, Tomita's latest work
assembled from scrap metal provided by factories of the Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, the parent
body of the Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art. See the world of Tomita's creations that has fascinatedPhoto courtesy of Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art
people of all ages through this exhibition of animal and human figures, around 70 pieces in all.
When: Until Sun. 14 Mar. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun. & national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed
Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) and 28 Dec. to 4 Jan.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック 美術館) 4F Exhibition Room, Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: Connected to Shinsakae-machi Sta. (新栄町駅, H11) Exit 1 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線).
Admission: General Admission 1,200 Yen; Senior and Junior HS students and Elementary students 500 Yen; Pre-school aged children free.
Website: www.mazak-art.com

GENKYO YOKOO TADANORIGENKYO 横尾忠則 原郷から幻境へ、
そして現況は？
Yokoo Tadanori (b. 1936) began his career in the early 1960s as a graphic designer andillustrator, garnering attention for his unique style, a fusion of Japanese folk motifs anda pop art-like sensibility. In the 1980s he made a transition from designer to painterand artist, producing work after work with innovative themes and expression, andCoincidence of Memories andearning acclaim as a modern artist.
Reality (想い出と現実の一致), 1998
The expression of the self and one's own art is an important element of Yokoo's art,
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art
and Design
and the concept of genkyō (原郷), the original homeland, which appears in his recent
work, is especially significant. Genkyō is the home of the soul of all human beings, andthe vast resource of images that exists behind Yokoo's art. The artist constantly returns
to it, creating connections between various images and memories, a region like aluxuriant forest. This genkyō itself is the wellspring of the phantasmagoric and uniqueworld of images that Yokoo creates.
The first major solo exhibition of Yokoo's work in the Tokai region, thisexhibition explores the life of the artist and an overview of his art through arich variety of exhibits, focusing on paintings with graphic work also
featured.
When: Fri. 15 Jan. to Sun. 11 Apr. (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 Sta. (栄駅,
H10 / M05) on the Higashiyama or Meijo Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線)
and Sakaemachi Sta. (栄町駅, ST01) on the Meitetsu Seto Line.
Admission: General Admission 1,500 Yen; University & Senior HS students
1,200 Yen; Junior HS students and younger free. Discount available forholders of a Certificate of Disability. Also covers entry to the concurrent
collection exhibition.
Website: https://www-art.aac.pref.aichi.jp/

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Living in Nagoya■Influenza Vaccinations インフルエンザ予防接種

The influenza vaccine is effective if you receive it before influenza begins to spread in the community.
By having the vaccination, you may be able to avoid contracting influenza, or experience milder symptoms.

▪Free Influenza Vaccination for Nagoya City Residents Aged 65 and Over
65歳以上の方へ：無料でインフルエンザ予防接種が受けられます。

Period: Wed. 15 Oct. to Sun. 31 Jan.
Eligiblity: Residents of Nagoya City meeting the following criteria.
①Persons aged 65 and over
②Persons aged 60 to 64 with impaired function of the heart, kidneys or respiratory system, or impaired function of the immune
system due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (persons with a disability equivalent to that qualifying for a Level 1 Physically
Disabled Person's Handbook).
*Presentation of a copy of one's Physically Disabled Person's Handbook or a medical certificate from one's doctor is required.
Dosage: Single
Inquiries:
Contact the Health Center (Hoken Sentā / 保健センター) of the ward in which you reside.
(If you require interpreting, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.)★See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3pMDsDR for details.

▪Influenza Vaccine Subsidy for Children and Pregnant Women 子ども・妊婦の方：インフルエンザ予防接種の割引があります。

Period: Wed. 15 Oct. to Sun. 31 Jan.
Eligiblity and dosage: Residents of Nagoya City
①Children born on or after 2 Apr. 2012, aged between 6 months and 7 or 8 years old (2nd grade of elementary school) - Up to 2
doses
②Pregnant women - Single doseAmount of subsidy:
1,000 Yen will be deducted from the actual cost of each dose
Where to obtain the coupon:・Download: [http://www.city.nagoya.jp/kenkofukushi/cmsfiles/contents/0000132/132801/ryoumen.pdf]
・Health Centers (and branch offices) in each ward
・Public & Child Welfare Division at each ward office, Residents' Welfare Division at ward branch offices
Inquiries:
Nagoya Influenza Vaccine for Children and Pregnant Women Subsidy Processing Center, phone: 052-972-4381
9:00 - 17:00 (No service on Sundays, national holidays and 29 Dec. to 3 Jan.)(If you require interpreting, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.)★See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3lPrYxh for details.

■Temporary Special Benefit for Single-parent Households ひとり親世帯臨時特別給付金

Temporary special benefits (rinji tokubetsu kyūfukin / 臨時特別給付金) will be provided to support single-parent households (hitori oya
setai / ひとり親世帯).

1. Basic Benefit
Benefit for single-parent households receiving child-rearing allowance (jido fuyo teate / 児童扶養手当)
Eligibility
Those meeting one of the following conditions:① Those receiving a child-rearing allowance in June 2020
② Those receiving public pensions and whose child-rearing allowance payments in June 2020 were fully
suspended③ Those whose income is at the same level as those receiving child-rearing allowance due to sudden changes inhousehold income due to the effects of COVID-19
Benefit amount
50,000 Yen per household, 30,000 Yen per child after the second child
2. Additional Benefit
Benefit for those whose incomes have declined due to sudden changes in household income due to the effects of COVID-19
Eligibility
Those falling into either ① or ② above (for the basic benefit), whose income has decreased due to sudden changes in household income due to the effects of COVID-19
Benefit amount
50,000 Yen per household
Benefit payment proceduresThose receiving a child-rearing allowance in June 2020
Basic benefit - no application required. Around August, the benefit will be transferred to the designated account into which
the child-rearing allowance was paid in June 2020.
* If you do not wish to receive the benefit, please return the application form sent to you.
Additional benefit - application required. A simplified application method will allow you to declare that your income has
decreased and apply with the periodic confirmation of your current situation (August). The benefit will be transferred as quickly
as possible upon confirmation of your application.
Others (falling under ② or ③ for the basic benefit)
Both the basic benefit (② and ③) and the additional benefit (② only) - application required.
Please fill in the details of the bank account into which the benefit is to be transferred on the application form, and submit theform together with the required documents directly at the counter of your local municipal office, or by post.
The benefit will be transferred to the designated account as quickly as possible upon confirmation that your application meetsthe requirements for payment of benefits.
Inquiries: Nagoya City Single-parent Household Temporary Special Benefit Call Center
Phone: 052-325-3956 (9:00 - 17:30; No service Sat., Sun. & national holidays. Service available in Japanese and English; for otherlanguages, use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.)
Application period: Mon. 3 Aug. 2020 to Sun. 28 Feb. 2021
★See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/391nzns for more support measures for individuals, households and business owners.

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COVID-19■If you think you may have contracted COVID-19 - How to arrange a medical
consultation and examination if you have symptoms such as fever

感染の心配があるとき 発熱等の症状がある場合の相談・受診方法
If you have symptoms such as a fever, and are worried, first, please consult your regular doctor or local clinic by phone. Please do not go directly to theclinic without consulting staff in advance. If it is possible to be examined and be tested there, follow the directions of staff on how to do so.
If an examination and test is not possible at your regular or local medical facility, you will be referred to a facility where patients with symptoms such as fever
can be examined and tested.
If you do not have a regular doctor or are unsure which medical clinic to consult, please contact the Examination and Consultation Center.
The Examination and Consultation Center staff will direct you to a medical facility where patients with symptoms such as fever can be examined and tested.

■Examination and Consultation Center (Call Center) (Jushin / Sōdan Sentā / 受診・相談センター)

Contact the Examination and Consultation Center for the following: Consultations on examinations for those with symptoms such as fever
If you are unsure whether to have an examination, unsure which medical facility to receive an examination at, etc.
 General consultations
COVID-19 symptoms, testing, ways to prevent infection, ways to disinfect, etc.
 Consultations on the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application (COCOA)
If you receive confirmation that you have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 infection
Service hours: 24 hours
Phone: 052-249-3703 (Japanese)
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)
Fax: 052-265-2349 (Japanese)★For assistance in other languages, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.

See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/38DK1mk for more information on supported languages and times.

■Health Centers (Hoken sentā / 保健センター)

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive, etc., please consult the health center in theward in which you reside.
Weekdays 9:00 – 17:30 (closed national holidays, 29 Dec. to 3 Jan.)

Health Center
Chikusa
Higashi
Kita
Nishi
Nakamura
Naka
Showa
MizuhoPhone
052-753-1982
052-934-1218
052-917-6552
052-523-4618
052-481-2295
052-265-2262
052-735-3964
052-837-3264

Health Center
AtsutaNakagawa
MinatoMinamiMoriyama
MidoriMeito
TempakuPhone
052-683-9683
052-363-4463
052-651-6537
052-614-2814
052-796-4623
052-891-3623
052-778-3114
052-807-3917★For assistance in other languages, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service (see above).

■What happens when a patient is diagnosed with COVID-19? 新型コロナウイルス感染症患者が発生した場合の対応

When a patient (kansensha / 感染者) is diagnosed as being infected with COVID-19, staff at the health center (Hoken sentā / 保健センター) in each ward investigate the patient's movements during the 14 days prior to the onset of infection in an effort to determine thesource of infection.
In addition, in order to prevent the spread of infection, the patient's movements over the 2 days prior to the onset of infection are
confirmed, and, once contacts / subjects for health monitoring (kenkō kansatsu sha / 健康観察者) have been identified (people
who have been face to face within arm's reach [roughly 2 meters] of the infected individual for several minutes or longer, etc.), thecontacts are asked to refrain from going out for any non-essential, non-urgent matters during the 14-day health monitoring period(kenkō kansatsu kikan / 健康観察期間), and health center staff phone contacts regularly to confirm their condition.
Points to observe when undergoing health monitoring at home
・Use separate rooms
・Limit responsibility for care of the subject to one person where possible
・Wear a mask
・Wash your hands frequently
・Ventilate the patient's room and other rooms regularly
If a contact reports any symptoms indicating possible infection, a PCR test is promptly carried out, and, if the result is positive (yōsei /陽性), the patient is admitted to hospital.

If a monitored contact does not develop symptoms within 14 days, the monitoring ends.

■COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application (COCOA) 新型コロナウイルス接触確認アプリ（COCOA）

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has released a smartphone app that enables users to receive notifications about thepossibility that one has come into contact with someone infected with the novel coronavirus.
The app uses the short-range communication function (Bluetooth) on smartphones (upon user approval) to receive notifications about
the possibility of contact with a person who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, while ensuring the user's anonymity.
Users can receive support, such as testing from a public health center, sooner, having been notified that they might have come into
contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 infection. The more users, the more effective it will be in preventing the
spread of infection.
Install the contact-confirming application to protect yourself, your loved ones, your community and society as a whole.
For details, and links to download the COCOA app from the App Store and Google Play, see the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
website.
Website: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/cocoa_00138.html

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies
Hakken! NAGOYA is a
publication compiled by
NagoyaInternational Centervolunteers. Hakken means"discover" in Japanese.
Whole issues are available
on the NIC website.

Furisode is the most formal
kimono worn by unmarried
women. Just as its namesuggests, furisode (振袖, lit.
'sway sleeve'), the sleeves arecharacteristically longer thanother kimono. It's said that
unmarried women would
sway their sleeve to express
their affection or lackthereof.

Seijin no Hi, Coming of Age Day (成人の日)
The second Monday of January is Seijin no Hi, Coming of
Age Day (National Holiday).
In Japan, people legally become adults at the age of 20.
Seijinshiki (成人式, Coming of Age ceremonies) are held at
gymnasiums and town halls in each city, town, and village.
You can easily spot 20-year-olds on their way to or from aseijinshiki. Young women dress in suits or a style ofkimono, Japan’s national costume, known as furisode (seeright), and men wear suits or hakama (袴, divided skirt-likeformal trousers).
While each city, town, and village hold seijinshiki on
different days, in Nagoya it is typically held on the second
Monday of January.

Check out whole issues of Hakken! NAGOYA, available to download on the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp !

Movie Theaters & Upcoming Movies(May be subject to change or cancellation without notice)

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Listed below are foreign language movies being shown in Nagoya theaters. Listings are subject to change. Movies are usually shown in their original language with Japanese subtitles; someshowings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide.

★SWALLOW スワロウ

Haley Bennett , Austin Stowell / dir. Carlo Mirabella-Davis / from Jan. 1 <1><2>★MISSION MANGAL ミッション・マンガル 崖っぷちチームの火星打上げ計画

Akshay Kumar , Vidya Balan / dir. Jagan Shakti / from Jan. 8 <1><2>★REMEMBER ME 43年後のアイ・ラヴ・ユー

Bruce Dern , Caroline Sihol / dir. Martin Rosete / from Jan. 15 <1><2>★FREAKY ザ・スイッチ

Vince Vaughn , Kathryn Newton / dir. Christopher Landon / from Jan. 15 <1><2><4><5>★STUNTWOMEN スタントウーマン ハリウッドの知られざるヒーローたち

Michelle Rodriguez / dir. April Wright / from Jan. 8 <5>★THOSE WHO REMAINED この世界に残されてHajduk Karoly , Szoke Abigel / dir. Toth Barnabas / from Jan. 8 <5>10

NAGOYA CALENDAR 2021. 1★KING OF THIEVES キング・オブ・シーヴズ

Michael Caine , Jim Broadbent / dir. James Marsh / from Jan. 15 <5>★THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD どん底作家の人生に幸あ

れ！

Dev Patel , Peter Capaldi / dir. Armando Iannucci / from Jan. 22 <5>★LES PARFUMS パリの調香師 しあわせの香りを探して

Emmanuelle Devos , Grégory Montel / dir. Gregory Magne / from Jan. 29 <5>★DEUX MOI パリのどこかで、あなたとFrancois Civil , Ana Girardot / dir. Cedric Klapisch / from Jan. 1 <6>★DOGS DON'T WEAR PANTS ブレスレス

Pekka Strang , Krista Kosonen / dir. Jukka-Pekka Valkeapaa / from Jan. 9 <7>★HAPPY BIRTHDAY ハッピー・バースデー 家族のいる時間

Catherine Deneuve , Emmanuelle Bercot / dir. Cedric Kahn / from Jan. 16 <7>Bulletin Board - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change This is a free service provided for volunteer & community-focused notices. See https://bit.ly/2ZqD6If for guidelines and to submit a notice.
Cultural Learning Opportunities★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sun. of the month 13:00 16:00 near Kanayama Sta. Only actual cost charged for materials.
Reservations - Phone: 0562-93-0310; Fax: 0562-93-5214 (Ms. Suzuki)★Ikebana Communications - Enjoy your stay in Japan & make newfriends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat. 14:00 - 20:00
near Nagoya Int'l Center Bldg. Fee 1400 Yen / class. Call Mimi
090-4867-4264, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892★Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony inEnglish - 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
052-211-2586 (Hideko).
★Experience Japanese culture by learning Ikebana - Basic lessons
with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & room fee).
Arimatsu Community Center (3 mins. from Meitetsu Arimatsu Sta.) 2nd /4th Sat. 10:00 - 12:00. Email: info@ikebanaworkshop.com or call:
080-5448-0015 (Kayoko)★Let's Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Try on a variety of kimonos and learn
about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Sat., 13:00 – 15:00, at Atsuta Shogai
Gakushu Center (a 15 min. walk from Subway Hibino Sta. Exit 1.) 500
Yen with tea. Phone/fax: 052-681-9414 (Yoshida YYclub)★Japanese traditional brush calligraphy - Try Japanese traditionalcalligraphy. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us one dayprior to your visit. 2 hours. Venue 3-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:
070-8310-0420
Japanese Language Classes
Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00 - 11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter - near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Regularface-to-face lessons Thu. from 10:30 to 11:30 at Aichi Int'l Plaza; 2 blocks
west of Shiyakusho Sta. Exit 5. Classes: Jan. 14-Mar. 25; Free for 10
lessons. Free conversation online (ZOOM) Mondays 10:30-11:10,
Jan.18-Mar. 22; Free for 10 lessons. Phone: Miki 052-723-7297; Email:akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★Higashi Betsuin Nihongo Kyoushitsu Yoru no Bu - Fri. 19:00-20:30
at Higashi Betsuin Kaikan; 3-min. walk from Higashi Betsuin Sta. Exit 4 on
Meijo line. 4,500 yen for 35 lessons. Join anytime! E-mail:higashibetsuinnihongoyoru@gmail.com Phone: 090-1824-0848★Hills Nihongo de Walk - Japanese lessons available at Yumeria
Tokushige 3F,above Tokushige Sta. on Sakura-dori Line. On Fri. at 18:30
to 20:10. Beginners to Advanced. Join anytime. Contact:
ankumi27@hotmail.com (Kumiko); 050-5585-0621 (Muto).
http://hillsnihongo.wix.com/hills-nihongo-class
Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30.
Hoshigaoka Community Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway Hoshigaoka
Sta. Exit 4) Next term 12 Jan.-Mar.16 300 Yen/Lesson plus textbook cost.
Beginner & Intermediate Class. Inquiries - E-mail:hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone: 080-4547-9290; Website:
http://nirokukai.com★Iroha Nihongo no Kai - Beginner class Thu. 10:15-11:45 at Nadya
Park 6F (Nagoya-shi Shiminkatsudo Suishin Center) 7-min. walk from
Sakae Sta., 5-min. walk from Yaba-cho Sta. Join anytime. Phone:
090-6595-1578 (Yumi) 090-4265-3033 (Ogata) E-mail:irohanihongonokai@yahoo.co.jp /Website:irohanihongonokai.web.fc2.com
Online Japanese Conversation Class for Young People - Online
lessons for speaking and listening for people aged 12 to 18. From Jan. to
Mar. Tue. & Fri. 16:30-18:00. Jan.& Feb. (free lesson)/ Mar. (3000yen) Visit
website for detailed information. E-mail: plus_educate@yahoo.co.jp;
Phone: 0562-92-3822
https://www.plus-educate.org/online-nihongo-english2
Meeting & Activities
Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group(Provisional) - Meetings are held in principle every 4th Saturday at
various locations in Nagoya. Contact us via e-mail:amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on Twitter: @aimcg_nagoya★English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – Sat. 19:30 & Sun. 19:00
at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you
have a problem with alcohol.

★Nagoya Language Exchange - Japanese-language andEnglish-language learners meet once a month near Nagoya Sta. We chatand enjoy practicing English/Japanese conversation as well as learning
cultures. Let's learn language together! Website:
http://facebook.com/mamilearnersspace/★NAGOYA PREGNANCY GROUP - Meets monthly in Chikusa. Join us if
you are pregnant, TTC or have a baby under 1 year old. Information
about birthing, hospitals, breastfeeding and support in Nagoya.
Community and friendship for mums. Contact Michelle Suzuki, BirthDoula for details at nagoyadoula@gmail.com★SHONAI FC - Free international-community-based football / soccer,
every Sunday 16:00 at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, (Tsurumai Line) All
welcome! More info at https://www.facebook.com/shonaifc or just comedown!

★Workshop for English teachers - We have bi-monthly workshops forEnglish teachers at Nagoya International Center. Any nationalities
welcome. We also have fun gatherings occasionally. Please check our
website for upcoming events. Let’s get together! Website:
https://etjaichi.wixsite.com/website
Family Groups★Chayagasaka Cooperative English Playgroup - for children 0 to 6
with at least one (English speaking) non-Japanese parent. Wednesday
mornings near Chayagasaka Sta.; 500 yen per session. Games, songs,
snacks and crafts. Email: chayagasakaplaygroup@gmail.com Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/★Bilingual Nagoya - English class for bilingual kids. Elementary 1st
grade through junior high. Meets every Sat. morning in Chikusa-ku. Next
step up from the Chayagasaka playgroup. For more information contact:bilingualnagoya@gmail.com★Takaoka English Playgroup - Meets on random Sundays from 9:30 11:30 at Takaoka Children's Center (Jidokan). All foreign & bi-cultural
families, returnees welcome. Games, songs, crafts for children 0 to 6.
300 Yen per family, free the first time. E-mail:takaokaenglishplaygroup@gmail.com
Places of Worship
Anglican / Episcopal Church in Japan - English services every
4th Sun. 14:30 at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-min walk from
Gokiso Sta. Exit 4 (Tsurumai/Sakuradori Lines) E-mail:office.chubu@nskk.org; Phone: (052)858-1007; Website:
https://nskk-chubu.org★Faith Charismatic Church - Please come fellowship and worship withus, Faith Charismatic Church, a bible believing Christian Church, every
Sunday at 10:00. Venue: Nagoya City Minami Life Long Learning Center,near Kasadera Sta. Call Pastor Bede 080-6980-6777★Indonesian Catholic Community - Indonesian Catholic Community in
Nagoya hosts Indonesian mass once a month (every 4th Sun.) in
Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12:30, 8 minutes’ walk from Meijo Koen
Sta. Exit 1. For more details please email: katoliknagoya@yahoo.com★Inter-Christian Fellowship Nagoya (Church of the Nazarene) Christian church for Filipinos in Japan. Nagoya-shi Midori-ku Aibarago
2-1809 Mezon SK 101. Contact Jun Ooka, phone: 070-4388-0535★Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Fri. Prayers & is open for five-timeprayers Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature
are also available. Honjin Sta., Exit 3 Call 052-486-2380 Website:
http://nagoyamosque.com★Nagoya Port Mosque – Fri. Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for fivetime prayers, every Sat. special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer.
Children’s Arabic lessons Sat. 15-minute walk from Aonami Line Inaei Sta.
Nagoya, Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Phone: 090-3251-5381★Nagoya Union Church - Join with Christians from many countries forworship & fellowship in English. Bible studies, small groups and Sunday
school also available. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo church near
Shinsakae and Takaoka stations. Email:sun4pm@nagoyaunionchurch.com Website:
http://www.nagoyaunionchurch.com/★New Testament Grace Church - An interdenominational Bible-based
spirit-filled focus on Jesus' finished work and His Grace, to see people set
free from addiction and find rest. 5 min. from Nagoya Sta. Worship
Service Hour - Sun. 14:00 - 16:00 Friendly atmosphere.
https://www.ntgrace.com/★The IMMANUEL Christian Fellowship - evangelical fellowshipwelcomes Filipinos and English-speaking people. Lively praise & worshipsongs, Tagalog & English sermon and Bible story lessons for Japanese
speaking kids. Worship service 13:00. Contact Pastor Solito at
090-8540-8260 or visit www.icfnagoya.org★The Japan Mosque - We warmly welcome all visitors from any
background who wish to learn about Islam. The doors of our mosque areopen to everyone. Phone: 0120-119-770; Website: www.alislam.jp

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外国人芸術作品展 〜35周年記念を迎えました〜

The Foreign Artists Exhibition (FAE) took place from 3 to 8 November 2020 in Nagoya
International Center's fourth floor Exhibition Room. This milestone exhibition marked theshow's thirty-fifth anniversary since its inception in 1984.
FAE was founded by members of the Central Japan International Society (CJIS) and othervolunteers in 1984, with the inaugural show featuring works by 12 artists from 7
countries. 438 people came to see the most recent show over its 6 days, submitting totemperature checks, disinfecting and maintaining social distance as precautions against
COVID-19.
As well as being the thirty-fifth anniversary, the latest show marked a major turning point
for the FAE. James F. Goater and Janice Gubbins, who have made a tremendous effort toencourage multiculturalism in the Tokai region through art since the show began, will beretiring from running the exhibition, signaling a new era for the FAE.
"At the beginning, we poured all of our energy into finding artists, securing a venue, andplanning and organizing the exhibition. All in the hope that the exhibition would be a
success," says James. "But as the years went on, the scale of the exhibition grew alongwith the number and quality of exhibits, so that now the exhibition itself has left ourhands to become an annual, independent event. It's been an honor and a great joy tohave been involved in an organization like this."
CJIS Chairperson Linda Taki, who will continue to steer the exhibition, expressed her
gratitude. "Honestly, it's very sad that two colleagues, who have built this exhibition withus from the very beginning, are stepping away, but I'm also very happy that we have beenable to hold the exhibition, even in this difficult year, as icing on the cake."
Participants commented that although the format differed from previous years, it wasgood that the exhibition was held once again this year, when the novel coronavirus has
seen various other exhibitions cancelled or postponed, and that fewer exhibits this year
had made for a good opportunity to take time and appreciate the works on show.
"I hope that the future organizers will experience the same feelings as I have," said Jamesof the next stage of the FAE. "I hope that they will continue to help the exhibition to growwhile being proactive about new challenges."
Bottom: James F. Goater with some of his work

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■Foreign Artists Exhibition - 35th Anniversary -