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Leopards and tigers in bamboo forest (竹林豹虎図, detail), Hommaru Palace, Nagoya Castle. Image courtesy of Nagoya Castle.

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).

■NIC End of Year / New Year Holiday Dates
年末年始休館日のお知らせ

The NIC will be closed from Wednesday 29 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022. We will open for the new year on
Tuesday 4 January at 9:00. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

World Collaboration Festival 2021

Children's Story Book Time

ワールド・コラボ・フェスタ2021〜発見！体験！世界大交流祭〜

外国語で楽しむ絵本の会

The annual World Collaboration Festival is an international
exchange, international cooperation and multicultural
coexistence-themed event where organizations including NGOs,
NPOs and public organizations share their activities throughstage performances and booths, and will be held online thisyear.
Nagoya International Center will be participating in stage
attractions and with a booth. Instructors from NIC’s Classroom
for Global Citizens program will share dances and exercise
routines from India, Niger and Peru in the stage attraction, ‘Let’s
Ethnic Exercise! Come Together and Dance’. And you can learn
about global issues at the NIC booth which looks at the World
Terakoya Movement with a video presentation, reports on
Terakoya activities, and more.
When: Until Mon. 10 Jan. (nat. hol.)
Where: Online
Website: https://www.world-collabo.jp/

Listen to foreign volunteers in the NIC's 3F Library (andoccasionally other locations) as they read story books in theirown languages from the library's vast collection of internationalchildren's books.
Participation is free!
When:① Sun. 16 Jan. (14:00 - 14:30)② Sun. 30 Jan. (14:00 - 14:30)③ Sun. 27 Feb. (14:00 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library
Places: 10 (around 3 people per group, not including infants;
first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period foreach session: ①10:00 Tue. 4 Jan. to 12:00 Fri. 14 Jan. ②10:00
Sun. 16 Jan. to 12:00 Fri. 28 Jan. ③10:00 Tue. 15 Feb. to Fri.
25 Feb.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-0100

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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 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, 2006, and Apr. 1,
2015), and junior high school students born before Apr. 2, 2006. (Thoseattending evening junior high school classes, please see the NIC JapaneseClass for High School Students) 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 in Nagoya City.
When: Every Sunday from 16 Jan. to 27 Mar. (10:00 - 11:30) *No class
13 Feb. (10 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Rooms 1 & 2, 5F
Japanese-style Room. *May move online depending on the COVID-19
situation.
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons
How to Apply: Residents of Nagoya City, those attending or planning to attend
public elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City: Apply via
the NIC website from Sun. 19 Dec. (from 10:00). Interview: Sun. 9 Jan.
(from 10:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3
 Residents of other municipalities (if vacancies remain): Apply via the
NIC website between 10:00 Tue. 11 Jan. and 17:00 Fri. 14 Jan.
Application form and information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

NIC Japanese Class for High School Students

NIC高校生日本語教室
For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April 2006)
currently attending or aspiring to enter high school and requiring assistancewith Japanese language acquisition. The class aims to help students acquire
the foundations of Japanese necessary for their studies, to enable them tocomplete their high school studies and pursue careers.
(Junior high school students, except those enrolled in evening courses, please
see NIC Japanese School for Children.)
Applicants and parents must also attend an interview and career support
seminar (where they can get information on high schools and going touniversity, and participate in a workshop to help think about future
directions) and make payment on 9 Jan.
When: Every Sunday from 16 Jan. to 27 Mar. (14:00 - 16:00) *No class
13 Feb. (10 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2. *May move online
depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 15; Preference given to residents of Nagoya City or those attending
high school within Nagoya City. If applications exceed capacity, participants
will be determined by interview.
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website between
10:00 Tue. 21 Dec. and 17:00 Sat. 8 Jan.
Interview, payment and Career Support Seminar: Sun. 9 Jan. (12:30 15:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3. *Interview may be held online dependingon the COVID-19 situation.
Application form and further information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

NIC Nihongo no Kai Japanese Class for Adults

NIC日本語の会
Learn Japanese language, customs and culture required for everyday life withvolunteers. For details of class types, times and capacity, see the NIC website.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, details may change greatly prior to or
following commencement of classes. Information will be updated via thewebsite when necessary; please be sure to check.
When: Every Sunday from 16 Jan. to 27 Mar. *No class 13 Feb. (10lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 10 lessons (plus 500 - 1,000 Yen for materials)
Places: 8-18 places available per course; In the event of excess applications,places will be allocated by lottery. Open to non-native speakers of Japanese(excluding elementary & junior high school students) living in Aichi, Gifu or
Mie prefectures. Preference given to residents of Nagoya City.
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC website from12:00 Sun. 26 Dec. until 12:00 Fri. 7 Jan., or by visiting NIC between
9:00 and 17:00 Tue. to Sun. between 26 Dec. and 7 Jan. (*Closed
Mondays, 29 Dec. to 3 Jan.) Applicants must attend an interview on Sun. 9
Jan. (time will vary depending on class) at NIC 5F Conference Room.
Further Details: See the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp) or contact the
Exchange and Cooperation Division on 052-581-5689

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 60 places, determined on afirst-in, first-served basis. Reservations required.
When: Sat. 15 Jan. (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Cost: Free
Reservations: Visit or contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation
Division from Tue. 7 Dec. (from 10:00).
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

Peer Support Salon ピアサポートサロン

Share your concerns and anxieties about raising children in theage of COVID-19 at this salon for parents (non-Japanese andJapanese) raising children in families with multicultural
backgrounds. Interpreting will be available in English,
Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Nepali.
Maximum 10 parents per session.
When: ①Sun. 30 Jan. (10:00 - 11:30) – Parents ofpre-school-aged children aged 3 and over ②Sun. 27 Feb.
(10:00 - 11:30) – Parents of junior or senior high school-aged
children
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library Interaction
Space (交流スペース)Cost: Free
Reservations: Via the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp), or
call or visit the NIC Information Counter.
Inquiries: Phone: 052-581-0100;
E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp

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 of volunteer 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.
When: Sun. 6 Feb. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Online, or at Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture
Room 3 (*Depending on the COVID-19 situation, session may
be held online only.)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division(via the NIC website, e-mail, phone, or in person) before 17:00,
Sat. 5 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

Foreign residents can take part in this practical seminar to learn
how to fill out their kakutei shinkoku paperwork, followed by a
15-minute individual consultation with a certified public tax
accountant. (Please note that income tax return forms cannot becompleted or submitted during this event.)
Interpreting available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese.
When: Sat. 19 Feb. (13:30 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall (*May be held
online depending on the COVID-19 situation.)
Places: Seminar – 50 places; Individual consultations – 15 places
Reservations: Apply via the online form at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
from 10:00 Tue. 25 Jan. until places are filled. Places
determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter, phone: 052-581-0100

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Living in Nagoya■Final tax return / Kakutei shinkoku
確定申告Kakutei shinkoku (確定申告) is the declaration of your entire income forthe period from 1 January to 31 December of the previous year, alongwith 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 (for example, alanguage teacher who taught at two or more schools), and so on. People
who left their previous job and did not return to employment after thatare also required to file a final tax return.
Most wage earners are not required to file a final tax return because thecalculation and payment of income taxes are completed through theyear-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 an income tax
withholding statement (or gensen chōshū hyō / 源泉徴収票), a slip ofpaper about the size of a postcard, from your employer, please take care
not to lose this, because you will need it for your final tax refund.
Also, if you paid more than 100,000 yen in medical expenses last year, bycompleting a final tax return you may be able to receive a refund of excess
tax paid.
Your final tax return filed this year will be for income earned from 1
January to 31 December of 2021, or Reiwa 3. The period for filingyour final tax declaration is from Wednesday 16 February to Tuesday
15 March.
What you need:If you need to submit a final tax return, make sure you have:
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 outsideof 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 the dependent (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 the respective 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).
*Other items may be required depending on your circumstances.

★Information on how to complete the income tax return isavailable 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.
19 Feb. to help foreign residents learn how to complete the
kakutei shinkoku.
See page 3 for more information.

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NAGOYA CALENDAR 2022. 1■Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Wardand 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:

9 Jan. (8:45 – 12:00)
6 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
concerning changing
one's residence to orfrom the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be awarethat some procedures
may not be available.
You may be asked tocome at a later date for procedures requiring confirmation withother local or national government bodies.
For a list of services available at ward and branch offices on
Sunday Service dates, see the NIC website atwww.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 thatemergency treatment isavailable 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. Gettingcaught out on a Sunday or aholiday can be very stressful if
you aren’t prepared.

A full list of emergency clinics in Nagoya can be found on the City 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 to broadcast
emergency announcements such as
Evacuation Information and national
J-Alert warnings, and may also be
used for tests. When announcements
are difficult to hear due to weather
conditions, or difficult to understand,use your phone and call 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: A visa for a same-sex spouse
外国人暮らしのQ＆A「同性配偶者の在留資格は取得できるか」

I'd like to know, is same-sex marriage recognized in Japan? If a person from a country which recognizes
same-sex marriage is living in Japan as a permanent resident, and their spouse is in their home country, isit possible for the spouse to get a visa (status of residence) to live in Japan?
First, to address the question of recognition of same-sex marriage (dōseikon / 同性婚). At present in Japan, same-sex marriage is
not seen as legally recognized. While there has been some debate within Japan on the subject, this has not led to official recognition, as a nation, of same-sex marriage.
A number of local (prefectural and municipal) governments have established a 'partnership system' (pātonashippu seido / パートナーシップ制度) giving official recognition to same-sex couples, but this recognition does not include legal rights and obligations.
Next, as to whether the spouse of a person with the status of residence (zairyu shikaku / 在留資格) of permanent resident(eijūsha / 永住者) can obtain a status of residence to live in Japan. If the marriage between the couple in question is recognized aslegal, then it is possible for the spouse to obtain the status of residence of Spouse of a Permanent Resident (eijūsha nohaigūsha tō / 永住者の配偶者等) and live in Japan.
As for the application procedure, even if the spouse is not currently in Japan, the permanent resident in Japan can submit an
Application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (zairyu shikaku nintei shōmeisho kōfu shinsei / 在留資格認定証明書交付申請) to receive a Certificate of Eligibility (zairyu shikaku nintei shōmeisho / 在留資格認定証明書). The permanent resident
then sends the Certificate of Eligibility to the spouse, who submits it to a Japanese embassy or consulate in their country. If thestatus of residence is granted, the spouse will be permitted to enter Japan.
However, in the case of a same-sex couple who have married in a country where same-sex marriage is legally recognized, thespouse would not be granted entry to Japan with the status of residence of Spouse of a Permanent Resident, due to same-sex
marriage not being legally recognized in Japan. If the spouse were already in Japan as a Temporary Visitor (tanki taizai / 短期滞在), for example, it may be possible to apply to change one's status of residence to that of Designated Activities (tokutei
katsudō / 特定活動) to remain in Japan.
In addition, if a Japanese national and a foreign national were to marry in a country which
recognized same-sex marriage, the spouse would not be granted a status of residence that
acknowledged one's status as a spouse.
For details of status of residence-related procedures, please inquire at your nearest Immigration Services office.
NIC Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents - A free civic advisory service for foreign
residents is available 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 Japanese: O-mamori
日本語を読もう「お守り」

An o-mamori (お守り, also お守 and 御守) is an amulet or charm thought to grant the bearer good
fortune, good health, or protection.
The o- (お or 御) is an honorific prefix, and mamori comes from the verb mamoru (守る), meaning "toprotect".
The first few days of the new year are a time when many people visit a shrine or temple (or both) in aritual known as Hatsumōde (see Hakken! Nagoya on page 10). At larger temples and shrines whereamulets are sold, many visitors will pick up an o-mamori for good luck throughout the coming year.
When choosing which o-mamori to buy for yourself or to give to someone, it can be tempting to selectan amulet in a favorite color or by some other design element. But o-mamori have different blessingsthat are indicated by what's written on them, or on signs where they are sold.
Here are some common expressions you might find on o-mamori that, if memorized, might help you
avoid such faux pas as giving your prospective father-in-law a charm to help him through childbirth.

開運 kaiun (better fortune)

安産 anzan (safe and easy childbirth)

厄除 yakuyoke (protection against misfortune, evil)

学業 gakugyō (school, studies)

交通安全 kōtsū anzen (safety on the road)合格 gōkaku (success [in examinations, etc.])

縁結 enmusubi (marriage)

大願成就 taigan jōju (realization of great ambition)

子宝 kodakara (be blessed with a child)

心身健康 shinshin kenkō (health in mind and body)

Many people will also take an old o-mamori that has protected them over the previous year (or helped them through a strenuous life
event) back to the shrine or temple and give thanks for the divine assistance received.

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New at Nagoya Castle & Atsuta Jingū
Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Jingū are two of Nagoya’s most well-known attractions. These recently-opened exhibition facilities
allow visitors to rediscover and deepen your understanding of these portals to the area’s long history, and add to the list ofreasons to visit again.

Nishinomaru Okura Johokan
西の丸御蔵城宝館

Located in the Nishinomaru section of Nagoya Castle where a number of rice
storehouses previously stood, the Nishinomaru Okura Johokan is an exhibitionand storage facility that recreates the exterior of the No. 3 and 4 kura (蔵 /storehouse). The name 'Jōhōkan' (城宝館, lit. castle treasure hall) reflects thefacility's purpose as a space for the display of the treasures of the castle, as
well as for the sharing of information (情報 / jōhō) about Nagoya Castle.
Visitors to Nagoya Castle can enjoy discovering more about the castle's history
and appeal through the History Information Room, and exhibits of treasures
including the wall and screen paintings of the original Hommaru Palace(designated National Important Cultural Assets) in the Exhibition Room.
Exhibition Room
Built for the public display of the Hommaru Palace's Important Cultural Asset-designated walland screen paintings and other treasures of Nagoya Castle, the Exhibition Room will featureseveral exhibitions covering diverse themes throughout the year, so that there is always
something new to learn about the castle whenever you visit.
History Information Room
Follow the history of Nagoya Castle from its construction through to the present at this hubof Nagoya Castle-related information. With explanations, video presentations and games
orientated at younger visitors, both children and adults will have fun as you learn at the bestplace to start your visit to Nagoya Castle.
Museum Shop
The Museum Shop offers a variety of items, including original items not available anywhere
else within the castle grounds. Of particular note are the rice-related products, befitting of
the Nishinomaru Okura Johokan's recreated rice storehouse exterior.
Storage RoomCompleting the Nishinomaru Okura Johokan is the Storage Room, constructed to provide an
optimal environment for the preservation of the priceless collection of Nagoya Castle, including
the wall and screen paintings of the Hommaru Palace which have been carefully protected for
400 years (even escaping the wartime firebombing that destroyed the original castle).
When: 9:00 - 16:00 (Nagoya Castle hours: 9:00 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya Castle (名古屋城), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A short walk from Shiyakusho (City Hall) Sta. (市役所駅, M07) on the Meijo Subway Line
(地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Free with admission to Nagoya Castle - Adults 500 Yen; Residents of Nagoya City
aged 65 and over 100 Yen; Junior HS students and younger free.
Website: https://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/

Images courtesy of Nagoya Castle

A treasure trove of swords - Kusanagi-kan
剣の宝庫 草薙館

Given the fact that Atsuta Jingū serves as a shrine to the sacred sword
Kusanagi-no-Mitsurugi (草薙神剣), one of the Three Sacred Treasures that form theImperial Regalia, it is not surprising that swords have been continuously presented asofferings to the shrine since long ago. Even today, the dedications of swords from donors
could be said to indicate the strong reverence towards Atsuta Jingū.
The collection of Atsuta Jingū includes 20 swords designated National Treasures andImportant Cultural Properties, and 12 swords recognized as Cultural Properties of Aichi
Prefecture. Major sword smithing areas such as Yamashiro, Yamato, Sagami, Bizen,
Chikuzen, Mino and Owari are represented, as are the historical sword making eras, from old swords
through to modern.
The Kusanagi-kan is a display facility, only possible at Atsuta Jingū, for the exhibition of the shrine’s
collection of precious swords offered in prayer and gratitude to the deities, with glass showcases
allowing visitors to view the exhibits from front and back. Among the permanent exhibits are twoōdachi (大太刀, very large long swords) measuring 303cm and 244.6cm in length, known as
Magara-dachi and said to have been used by Magara Jūrōzaemon, a brave warrior known for his
intense exploits during the Battle of Anegawa (1570).
Visitors can also view pictures and historical text materials related to swords, and experience the weightof actual Japanese swords (katana and wakizashi), and replicas of the same length and weight as thetwo Magara-dachi swords, at the Experience Corner.
When: 9:00 - 16:30; Last entry 16:00; Combined admission ticket to Treasure Hall available until 15:30.
Where: Atsuta Jingū (熱田神宮), 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).
Admission: Kusanagi-kan only - Adults 500 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS students 200 Yen. Combined
admission to Treasure Hall - Adults 800 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS students 300 Yen. (Combined
admission may be subject to change during special exhibitions, etc. at the Treasure Hall.)
Website: https://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/jingu/

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Images courtesy of Atsuta JingūExhibitions
Artists of the Tokai Region

所蔵企画展「今見たい 東海ゆかりの芸術家たち」

This exhibition presents
works, from the
Furukawa Art Museum
collection, by artists
with connections to
Aichi, Gifu and Mie
prefectures. Well-known
artists include
Nakatsugawa (Gifu)
native Maeda Seison (前田青邨), and Ichinomiya(Aichi) born Kawai
Gyokudō. Other artists
Kawai Gyokudō, Gorge in Spring (春峡萬弦), c. 1941
featured include Ito
Shōha (伊藤小坡), Uda
Tekison (宇田荻邨), Kato Eizō (加藤栄三), Hirakawa Toshio (平川敏夫), and
the Western-style painter Kitō Nabesaburō (鬼頭鍋三郎). Each was not
only an outstanding artist in their own right; they also worked to foster
the next generation of artists.
See the connections between these Tokai-region artists, their work,and their activities.
When: Sat. 8 Jan. to Sun. 6 Feb. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.)
Closed Mondays.
Where: Furukawa Art Museum (古川美術館), Chikusa Ward (千種区)
Access: A 3-minute walk east from Ikeshita Sta. (池下駅, H14) Exit 1 on
the Higashiyama Subway Line (地下鉄東山線); A 5-minute walk west
from Kakuozan Sta. (覚王山駅, H15) Exit 1 on the Higashiyama Subway
Line.
Admission: Adults 1,000 Yen; College and Senior HS students 500
Yen; Junior HS and younger free. Combined admission tickets,
discounts available.
Website: http://www.furukawa-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Miffy 65

「誕生65周年記念 ミッフィー展」

Miffy (also known in Japan as
Usako-chan), the creation of
the Dutch picture book author
and illustrator, Dick Bruna,marked her 65th anniversary
in 2020. Bruna's carefully
crafted Miffy stories draw thereader in to share aheart-warming time together.
Taking "with" as its theme,
this exhibition celebrating 65
years since Miffy's creation
looks at the story spun by
Miffy and those around her
through rare original artwork
Miffy the Ghost, original print artwork, 2001
© Mercis bv
and sketches, Bruna's notes,
and more.
An exhibition where you can learn more, and find more to love, about
Miffy and Dick Bruna.
When: Until Sun. 16 Jan. (10:00 - 19:30; 10:00 - 18:00 on 31 Dec.
and 16 Jan.) Closed Sat. 1 Jan.
Where: Matsuzakaya Art Museum (松坂屋美術館), Matsuzakaya
Department Store Nagoya Store (松坂屋名古屋店) South Building (南館)
7th Floor, Naka Ward (中区)
Access: Matsuzakaya is connected to Yaba-cho Sta. (矢場町駅, M04)
Exits 5 and 6 on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線); or a 5-minute
walk south from Sakae Sta. (栄駅, H10 / M05) Exit 16 on the Subway
Higashiyama (東山線) and Meijo Lines
Admission (incl. tax): General admission 1,000 Yen; University &Senior HS students 700 Yen; Junior HS & Elementary students 400 Yen:
Pre-school-aged children free: Holders of a Certificate of Disability andone accompanying person free.
Website: https://bit.ly/3lwCJX8 (Japanese)
Miffy65 official website: https://miffy65.exhibit.jp/ (Japanese)

Amazing 3D Trick World - World
Masterpiece Exhibition「不思議な3Dトリックワールド 世界の名画展」

An interactive exhibition where visitors
not only view artworks, but can also
enjoy posing and taking photos withthe exhibits! Position yourself in just theright way, and mysteriously merge withthe masterpiece to become part of theart! Take a photo to complete theartwork, and be amazed when you see
the result in this highly entertaining
exhibition for young and old alike.
When: Until Sun. 6 Mar. (9:00 - 17:00;
Last entry 16:30.) Closed Mondays(open 10 Jan.), 28 Dec. to 3 Jan., Tue.
11 Jan., and Thu. 24 Feb.
Where: The World Children's Art
Museum in Okazaki (おかざき世界子ども美術博物館), Okazaki City (岡崎市) Okachō Aza-Toriido 1-1 (岡町字鳥居戸1番地1)
Access: Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Miai Station (美合駅,
NH11) on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線).
Admission: General admission (Senior HS students and older) 500
Yen; Junior HS and Elementary school students 100 Yen. Holders ofa Certificate of Disability and one accompanying person free uponpresentation of Certificate.
Website: https://bit.ly/2ZNA8jM (Japanese)

Other Current Exhibitions
 A Tale of Cups and Saucers「優美な曲線から歴史が伝わる カップ&ソーサー物語」

When: Until Mon. 10 Jan. (nat. hol.) (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry
by 16:30) Closed Mondays (or the following business day if it
falls on a national holiday), 27 Dec. to 3 Jan.
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese) The Maze of Time and the History of Roof Tiles The World of Kagawa Gentaro「時の迷路と瓦の歴史 〜香川元太郎の世界〜」

When: Until Sun. 16 Jan. (10:00 - 17:00; Ticket sales close
16:30.) Closed Mondays, Tuesdays (open Mon. 10 Jan. [nat.
hol.]), Mon. 27 Dec. to Tue. 4 Jan., Wed. 12 Jan.
Where: Kawara Museum of Takahama City, a Hometown ofCeramics (高浜市やきものの里 かわら美術館), Takahama City (高浜市)
Website: http://www.takahama-kawara-museum.com/(Japanese) Special Exhibition: Taiga and Buson
特別展「大雅と蕪村―文人画の大成者」

When: Until Sun. 30 Jan. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 10 Jan.), Mon. 27 Dec.
to Mon. 3 Jan., Tue. 11 Jan., and the 4th Tuesday of the month(25 Jan.).
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward
(瑞穂区)
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/

 POSITION 2021-2022 - Nagoya Contemporary Art
Exhibition「現代美術のポジション 2021-2022」

When: Until Sun. 6 Feb. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (open
10 Jan.), Wed. 29 Dec. to Mon. 3 Jan., Tue. 11 Jan.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward
(中区)
Website: http://www.art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

 Special Exhibition: Tyrannosaurus Exhibition T. rex, the Amazing Carnivore

特別展「ティラノサウルス展〜 T.rex 驚異の肉食恐竜〜」

When: Until Sun. 13 Feb. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30)
Closed Mondays (open 10 Jan.), the third Friday of the month,
29 Dec. to 3 Jan., and Tue. 11 Jan.
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Scienceand Technology Building (理工館) B2F Temporary Exhibition Hall
(イベントホール), Naka Ward (中区)
Exhibition website: https://t-rex-nagoya.com/ (Japanese)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

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In and around Nagoya / Living in Nagoya
Spectacular! Nagoya's Golden Era of Mosaic
Murals「壮観！ナゴヤ・モザイク壁画時代」

In the days of rapid economic growth, mosaic
murals bloomed in Nagoya and its
surroundings. Many murals have been lost
over the past half century as buildings havebeen rebuilt, but those surviving still now
retain their original splendor.
This exhibition features murals created in
Nagoya's golden era of mosaic murals fromthe late 1950s to 1970s. Photographs of 17
exquisite murals will be displayed along withsections of actual murals: one from theformer Chunichi Building, and two murals
recently acquired by INAX Museums - thelobby murals of the former Hotel Nagoya
Castle building, and the former Kagome Building, both of which will beshown for the first time. In every case, the murals astonish us with thebeauty of their materials, their masterful handling of color, and theirdetailed handiwork.
A precious opportunity for contact with the rich world of mosaic murals a fascinating aspect of Nagoya.
When: Until Tue. 22 Mar. (10:00 – 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday), 27 Dec. to 5
Jan.
Where: INAX Museums (INAXライブミュージアム) Clay Works (土・どろんこ館)
Exhibition Room (企画展示室), Tokoname City (常滑市)
Access: From Tokoname Sta. (常滑駅, TA22) on the Meitetsu Tokoname
Line (名鉄常滑線), take the Chita Bus (知多バス) bound for Chita Handa Eki(知多半田駅) to INAX Raibu Myujiamu-mae (INAXライブミュージアム前) stop,from which the venue is a 2-minute walk.
Admission: General admission 700 Yen; Senior HS & University students
500 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS students 250 Yen. Discounts available.
Website: https://livingculture.lixil.com/en/

The 21st Seto no O-Hina Meguri

第21回陶のまち 瀬戸のお雛めぐり

Famed for its ceramics, Seto Cityis hosting its 21st annual hina
doll-themed event. A four-metertall "Hinamid" (hina pyramid),consisting of around 1,000
individual glass and ceramic hina
dolls, is on display at the
Seto-Gura, hina dolls adorn thesurrounding shopping district, andthe town is colorfully decorated.
Photo courtesy of Seto City Marutto Museum /Tourism Association
Visitors can enjoy activities such as
making a Seto ware hina doll, enjoy special o-hina lunches and sweets,and much more.
When: Sat. 29 Jan. to Sun. 6 Mar.
Where: Seto-Gura (瀬戸蔵) and surrounding areas in Seto City (瀬戸市)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Owari Seto Sta. (尾張瀬戸駅, ST20) on the
Meitetsu Seto Line (名鉄瀬戸線)

Who is Banksy?

「バンクシーって誰？展」

This ambitious exhibition features
the masterpieces from theinternationally popular The Art ofBanksy Exhibition, presenting theworks from a new perspective forJapan. In addition to prized
original works from private
collections, the show focuses on
the artist's main battleground: thestreet. Experience the works in thestreetscapes where they originallyappeared, in movie set-likearrangements recreated as only a
TV station can.
The successor to such street art and contemporary art greats
as Haring and Basquiat, Banksy is a groundbreaking pioneer
garnering attention all over the world. Don't miss this rareopportunity for people of all ages to enjoy learning more
about why Banksy does what he does.
When: Until Sun. 27 Mar. (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on
Fri. & Sat.; 10:00 - 17:00 Sat. 22 Jan. Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed 31 Dec. to 2 Jan., and 17 Jan.
Where: Global Gate 3F garage NAGOYA (ガレージ名古屋) & 1F
Atrium (アトリウム), Nakamura Ward (中村区)
Access: A 2-minute walk east from Sasashima-raibu Sta. (ささしまライブ駅, AN02) on the Aonami Line (あおなみ線); or a
15-minute walk south from Meitetsu Nagoya Sta. (名鉄名古屋,
NH36) Central Exit (中央改札口) on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線).
Admission: Date / time designated - General admission 2,000(2,200) Yen; University & Senior HS students 1,800 (2,000)
Yen; Junior HS & Elementary students 1,300 (1,500) Yen.
Prices in ( ) are for admission on Sat., Sun. and national
holidays. See website for details on how to purchase tickets.
Website: https://www.ctv.co.jp/whoisbanksy/index.html(Japanese)Ōsu en Fes vol.8

おおすenフェス vol.8

en Fes is an event for all lovers of handmade craft items, bothproducers and fans alike, and a great opportunity to not only
pick up some uniquely original items but also to meet and talkto the makers. There'll also be live painting at several booths.
You can also vote for your favorite handmade item, and get achance to win prizes when you spend over 500 Yen.
When: Sun. 30 Jan. (11:00 - 15:00)
Where: Nagoya Kigyō Fukushi Kaikan (名古屋企業福祉会館) 6F
Hall (ホール), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 5-minute walk east from Osu Kannon Sta. (大須観音駅) Exit 2 on the Subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Admission: 500 Yen (includes 300 Yen in coupons)
Website: http://abc500en.jp/osuenfes/osuenfes.html(Japanese)■Expressways are limited-access roads
高速道路は自動車専用道路ですThis sign indicates that an expressway (kōsoku dōro / 高速道路) is ahead.
The entry of motorbikes (less than 125cc, e.g. motor scooters or gentsuki / 原付), bicycles and pedestrians to
expressways is prohibited by law.
Around half of the incidences of mistaken entry to the Nagoya Expressway involve riders of motorbikes lessthan 125cc.
Around 30 percent of mistaken entry to expressways is caused by smartphone map apps.
To prevent yourself mistakenly entering an expressway, check your map app's settings, and pay attention to road signage.

For riders of motorbikes less than 125cc:①Select driving mode.
②Change your route option settings to avoid highways (expressways).

For riders of bicycles:
Select cycling mode.

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COVID-19■COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A

コロナワクチンQ&A

For people who have not received a vaccination
Q. Is the vaccine really effective?
A. Clinical trials indicate vaccines are highly effective in preventing the onset of illness, and it is anticipatedthat they will be effective in preventing the spread of infection and preventing severe illness.
Q. Where can I get vaccinated?
A. Individual vaccinations are available at medical facilities (hospitals / clinics). Check the hospitals / clinics where the vaccination can be administered on the City of Nagoya website, and contact the facility directly to make a reservation. (Residents
who have turned 12 years old will be sent a vaccination coupon at the beginning of the month following their birth
month.)
Q. People on social media are saying the vaccine is dangerous. Is it?
A. There is a lot of inaccurate information out there that has no scientific basis, so caution is advised. Don't let yourself be led
astray by rumors. Make sure your decision is based on information, based on science, from official sources.
For people who have already been vaccinated
Q. Can you still get infected even if you've been vaccinated?
A. Around 7% of the new infections reported in Nagoya City in September 2021 were breakthrough infections. A breakthrough infection is when infection occurs in a person who has received two doses of the vaccine, and two weeks (thought
to be sufficient time to develop immunity) have passed since the second dose.
*Many breakthrough infection cases involve prolonged close contact with people at home, in the workplace, etc.
Vaccination is not a 100% guarantee against infection.
Be sure to keep taking measures to protect yourself from infection.
 Wear a mask, wash hands regularly Disinfect commonly-used surfaces and spaces
 Regularly ventilate rooms Avoid crowded conditions, close contact, closed spaces with poor ventilation
Stop COVID-19-related discrimination
Vaccination is not compulsory, and vaccinations are administered with the recipient's consent. Please take care not to pressure
coworkers and others around you to get vaccinated, and avoid discriminatory treatment of those who have not been vaccinated.
Inquiries:
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)■COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot (3rd Dose) 新型コロナウイルスワクチン追加接種（3回目接種）について

The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines can decrease over time, even in those who have already received two doses. A third vaccination will bemade available to those who for whom at least 8 months have already passed since being administered the second dose. You will need to makea reservation to receive a vaccination, and a vaccination coupon will be required to make a reservation. Eligible residents will be sent a coupon
for the third vaccination to their registered address as their vaccination period approaches. Detailed information will be provided via thepamphlet to be sent with the vaccination coupon, and via the City of Nagoya website.

City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center - Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)
City of Nagoya official website: https://bit.ly/3C8ti5F (Japanese)★People in the following situations will need to apply to be issued a vaccination coupon:

City of Nagoya website

 You received the second dose outside Nagoya City, and later moved to Nagoya City
 You received the first two doses overseas * You received one dose overseas and one dose in Japan * You received two doses in Japan, but the City of Nagoya is unable to confirm your prior vaccination due to an error in registration on the
Vaccination Record System, etc.
 The address on your vaccination coupon is not the address where you are registered as a resident
 You received two doses under a COVID-19 vaccination program for Japanese living abroad * You received two doses as an employee of United States Forces Japan * You received two doses as part of clinical trials for a pharmaceutical manufacturer * Persons other than those listed above who are eligible to receive a third dose but have not received a vaccination coupon*Applicable only to persons who have received COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer, Takeda/Moderna, or AstraZeneca.
★See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3GEY3BR for further details.

■Examination and Consultation Center (Call Center) 受診・相談センター

If you have symptoms such as a fever, and are worried that you may have COVID-19, please consult your regular doctor or local clinic byphone first. Please do not go directly to the clinic without consulting staff in advance.
If you do not have a regular doctor or are unsure which medical clinic to consult, please contact the Nagoya City Examination andConsultation Center, whose staff will direct you to a medical facility where you can be examined and tested.
Phone: 052-249-3703 (24 hours); Fax: 052-265-2349
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies
Hakken! NAGOYA is a
publication compiled byPeople also often draw fortune slips
called o-mikuji (おみくじ) to tell theirfortune for the year. It is common to tie
the o-mikuji to the branch of a tree inthe shrine or temple grounds.

NagoyaInternational Centervolunteers. Hakken means"discover" in Japanese.
Whole issues are available
on the NIC website.

Hatsumōde (初詣)
Have you ever heard of Hatsumōde (初詣/はつもう

で)？

Hatsumōde is the first visit to a shrine or temple
at the beginning of a new year to pray for goodluck for the year ahead.
Throwing a coin into the wooden box in front of
the main hall, people express thanks and pray for good
health, safety and prosperity during the year.
Many people buy o-mamori (good luck charms/talismans)for good health or traffic safety. They also write theirwishes for the year on wooden plaques called ema (絵馬)and hang them up in the grounds of the shrine or temple.

Popular Hatsumōde spots in Nagoya include
Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮), Osu Kannon Temple (大須観音) and Higashi Betsuin Temple (東別院),
which attract crowds of visitors. You can also
visit your neighborhood shrine or temple.
Everyone is welcome regardless of creed.

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.

★SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME スパイダーマン：ノー・ウェイ・ホーム★CRESCENDO クレッシェンド 音楽の架け橋★HOUSE OF GUCCI ハウス・オブ・グッチ★I STILL BELIEVE 君といた１０８日★CRY MACHO クライ・マッチョ★CODA コーダ あいのうた

Tom Holland , Zendaya / dir. Jon Watts / from Jan. 7 <1><2><4>Lady Gaga , Adam Driver / dir. Ridley Scott / from Jan. 14 <1><2><4><5>
Clint Eastwood , Eduardo Minett / dir. Clint Eastwood / from Jan. 14 <1><2><4>★I'M YOUR MAN アイム・ユア・マン 恋人はアンドロイド

Maren Eggert , Dan Stevens / dir. Maria Schrader / from Jan. 14 <1><2>Peter Simonischek , Bibiana Beglau / dir. Dror Zahavi / from Jan. 21 <1><2>
K.J. Apa , Britt Robertson / dir. Andrew Erwin / from Jan. 2 <3>
Emilia Jones , Ferdia Walsh-Peelo / dir. Sian Heder / from Jan. 21 <4>★RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY

バイオハザード：ウェルカム・トゥ・ラクーンシティ★SILK ROAD シルクロード.com ―史上最大の闇サイト―

Kaya Scodelario , Hannah John-Kamen / dir. Johannes Roberts / from Jan. 28 <4>★THE MISFITS ザ・ミスフィッツ

Pierre Niney , Lou de Laage / dir. Yann Gozlan / from Jan. 21 <5>★RIDERS OF JUSTICE ライダーズ・オブ・ジャスティス

Amalia Ulman , Ale Ulman / dir. Amalia Ulman / from Jan. 14 <6>

Jason Clarke , Nick Robinson / dir. Tiller Russell / from Jan. 21 <1><2>
Pierce Brosnan , Rami Jaber / dir. Renny Harlin / from Jan. 21 <1><2>
Mads Mikkelsen , Nikolaj Lie Kaas / dir. Anders Thomas Jensen / from Jan. 28 <1><2>10

NAGOYA CALENDAR 2022. 1★BLACK BOX ブラックボックス：音声分析捜査★EL PLANETA エル プラネタ

★SECRETO MATUSITA シークレット・マツシタ／怨霊屋敷

Bruno Espejo , Lupita Mora / dir. Dorian Fernández-Moris / from Jan. 28 <6>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
090-7431-4428 (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. 17 Jan.-14 Mar. 9 lessons, 2,700
Yen total/term. Handouts 100 Yen/term. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Thu.
in-person lessons 13 Jan.-17 Mar. 10:30-11:30, free / 10 lessons. Aichi
Int'l Plaza, 2 blocks west of Subway Shiyakusho Sta. (Meijo Line), (poss.
online depending on COVID-19 situation); Mon. free conversation online
lessons (Zoom) 17 Jan.-14 Mar. 10:30-11:30, free / 9 lessons; Join
anytime! See website for details:https://www.aloenagoyavol.com/;E-mail: akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★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, 5 Oct.-15
Mar. Hoshigaoka Community Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway
Hoshigaoka Sta. Exit 4) 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
Meeting & Activities★Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group - Meetings areheld in principle every 4th Saturday at various locations in Nagoya. Contact
us via e-mail: amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on Twitter:@aimcg_nagoya★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 come down!
★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 English Fellowship - inter-denominational fellowship withEnglish Worship Services every Sun. from 10:30. Bilingual messages every
3rd and 4th Sun. Sunday School available. Contact Willie at
090-2579-1007 or nefbulletin@gmail.com★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/★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.

★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/★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/★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★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★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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Used Book Corner
A selection of books either formerly heldin the Library collection or donated by
Library users are currently on display in
the Library. Library users are welcome tobrowse and choose a number of books
to take home.
When taking books from the Used Book
Corner, a cash donation is appreciated.

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