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ENGLISH EDITION Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Phone: 052-581-0100「Nagoya Calendar」
は生活情報や名古屋周辺のイベント等の情報を掲載している英語の月刊情報誌です。

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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
Social Media

NIC Website

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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.

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. 11 Apr. (14:00-14:30)② Sun. 25 Apr. (14:00-14:30)③ Sun. 9 May. (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 for eachsession: ①10:00 Sun. 28 Mar. to 12:00 Fri. 9 Apr. ②10:00 Sun. 11
Apr. to 12:00 Fri. 23 Apr. ③10:00 Sun. 25 Apr. to 12:00 Fri. 7 May
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone:052-581-0100

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: Sat. 17 Apr. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center (4F Lecture Room 3) or online(via Zoom)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division before
17:00, 16 Apr.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

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, andApr. 1, 2015), and junior high school students born before Apr. 2
2006. (Those attending evening junior high school classes, please see
the NIC Japanese Class for High School Students)
Max. 60 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 16 May. to 18 Jul. (10:00 - 11:30) (10lessons)
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. 25 Apr. (from10:00). Applicants must come to NIC 4F Lecture Room 3 on Sun. 9
May 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 Nihongo no Kai Japanese Class for
Adults

NIC日本語の会
For non-native speakers of Japanese (excluding elementary & juniorhigh school students). All lessons in Japanese. Courses range frombasic conversation to kana, with up to 15-20 places available per
course.
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City. In the event of excess
applications, places will be allocated by lottery.
When: Every Sunday from 16 May to 25 Jul. (11 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 11 lessons (Additional fee of between 500 and
1,000 Yen for materials)
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC website
from 12:00 Sun. 2 May until 12:00 Fri. 7 May, or by visiting NIC
between 9:00 and 17:00 Tue. to Sun. between 2 and 7 May.
Interviews to assess applicants' Japanese language level will be heldon Sun. 9 May at Nagoya International Center 5F; time will varydepending on class. Payment accepted after interview.
Further Details: See the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp) or
contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on 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 April 2006)
currently attending or aspiring to enter high school and requiring
assistance with Japanese language acquisition. The class aims to help
students acquire the foundations of Japanese necessary for their studies,to enable them to complete their high school studies and pursue careers.
Max. 20 places. (Junior high school students, except those enrolled inevening courses, please see NIC Japanese School for Children)
When: Every Sunday from 16 May to 18 Jul. (14:00 - 16:00) (10lessons)
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. 4 May and 17:00 Sat. 8 May. Applicants must
attend an interview; Payment, interviews will be held on Sun. 9 May(14:00 - 15:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3. (If applications exceedavailable places, participants will be selected on a needs basis followinginterviews. If vacancies remain after 9 May, applications may still be
accepted. Please contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division forinquiries 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

NIC International Walking NIC国際交流ウォーキング
The Nagoya International Center's volunteer NIC Walking Guides are
hosting a walking event to give Japanese and foreign residents anopportunity to have fun interacting while tracing the history and culture of
Nagoya City. This time, explore Atsuta Jingu (熱田神宮) and Shirotori
Garden (白鳥庭園).
Number of places and time to be announced on the NIC website(www.nic-nagoya.or.jp).
When: Sat. 29 May (10:00 – 12:00)
Where: Meet at Jingu Nishi Sta. (神宮西駅, M27) on the Subway Meijo Line
(地下鉄名城線).
Cost: 300 Yen (Shirotori Garden admission; Keiro Pass holders 100 Yen)
Reservations: Required. Please call or e-mail the Nagoya
International Center Information Counter from Sat. 24 Apr. (from10:00), providing your full name, nationality, language, a phone number
where you can be reached on the day, and whether interpreting isrequired. Please apply by 15 May if you require interpreting for alanguage other than English. Reservations will close when places filled.
(Please note that reservations for Japanese participants can only be madeby e-mail by 8 May, and participants will be determined by lot.)
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter
E-mail: nicwalking@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-0100
Health Consultation Session for Foreign
Residents 外国人健康相談会

Health consultations will be available for foreign residents living in
Nagoya City and surrounding areas, to help provide peace of mind to
those for whom the language barrier might also hinder access to
assistance with health issues, through early detection and prevention, as
well as access to information about health and medical-related systems.
No reservation required.
When: Sun. 30 May (13:30 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1
Cost: Free

Development Training for Supporters ofForeign Students and Children – Beginner
Course 外国人児童・生徒サポーター研修≪入門編≫

A training program (over 3 sessions), for those planning to provide
support to or teach foreign students and children, which aims to help
inexperienced participants to understand the circumstances of foreign
children and parents, and related issues, and to learn how to provide
appropriate support. The course will be conducted in Japanese. Limited to
40 places, to be determined by screening.
When: ①Sun. 13 Jun., ②Sun. 27 Jun., ③Sun. 11 Jul. (13:30 – 16:30
each session)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F, Conference Room 1
Cost: General participants 1,500 Yen; Students 1,000 Yen. Covers all 3
sessions.
Application period: From 10:00 Wed. 12 May to 17:00 Sun. 30 May
Inquiries / Applications: Via www.nic-nagoya.or.jp, by e-mail(seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp), phone (052-581-5689), or visit the NIC
Exchange and Cooperation Division in person.

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Living in Nagoya■Subsidy for international exchange /multicultural community promotion activities
国際交流・多文化共生推進活動に助成

Applications can bemade for a subsidy forJapanese language
classes, cross-cultural
exchange events, events
introducing foreignculture and otherinternational exchange
and multiculturalcommunity promotion projects to be held between April 2021 andMarch 2022.
Entry is open to groups who have been engaged in international
exchange and multicultural community promotion activities for atleast one year.
The subsidy covers up to half of the program expenses (up to 1/3 forprograms conducted outside Japan), up to the value of 100,000 Yen(200,000 Yen for programs related to Nagoya City's sister, friendshipand partner cities) (subject to change).
Application period: Thu. 1 Apr. to Fri. 30 Apr., 2021.
Applications / inquiries: International Relations Division, Bureau of
Tourism, Culture & Exchange, Phone: 052-972-3062; Fax:
052-972-4200■Survive the Nankai Trough Megaquake!

Nagoya City Fire Department door-to-door
visits
南海トラフ巨大地震から生き延びる！ 戸別訪問を実施します！

In order to inform residents aboutmeasures we can take around the home
to be better prepared for earthquakes,
personnel including members of the
Nagoya City Fire Department will bemaking door-to-door visits tohouseholds in around 50 school districts
within Nagoya City. Households will be
provided with one item, such as fittings
to prevent furniture from falling over,free of charge, to encourage residents
to take steps to be better prepared for a disaster, and save lives. (Thisservice is free of charge; beware of individuals requesting payment
for this or a similar service.)
Inquiries: Fire Department, City of Nagoya Fire Bureau
Phone: 052-972-3543 (Japanese)■The First JLPT in 2021 (July)
2021年第1回日本語能力試験（7月）

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
(JLPT) is the largest-scale
Japanese-language test for evaluating andcertifying the Japanese proficiency of
non-native speakers in the world. Whether
you’re just curious about the level of yourJapanese ability, or would like certificationof your Japanese skills as a qualification for
future employment, the JLPT is a good way
to measure your Nihongo skills.
The JLPT is conducted twice a year, in July and December.
Applications for the July Test close on 16 April, so if you’re thinkingof sitting the examination, it’s time to get your application together.
There are five levels of the test, from N5 through to N1 (N1 being themost advanced). For more information on the JLPT, the registration
process, suggestions for textbooks to help you prepare, and somesample questions to help you decide which level to aim for, check out
the official website.
When: Sun. 4 Jul.
Application period: From Fri. 26 Mar. until Fri. 16 Apr.
How to apply: See the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test
website below for full details.
Website: https://info.jees-jlpt.jp/

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NAGOYA CALENDAR 2021. 4■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:

4 Apr. (8:45 – 14:00)
11 Apr. (8:45 – 12:00)
9 May (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 to come at a later date for procedures requiringconfirmation 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 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: My wife contracted COVID-19, and my company told me not to go to work

外国人暮らしのQ&A「妻が新型コロナウイルスに感染したら会社から出社しないように言われた」

My wife tested positive for COVID-19, and the health center has stopped me from leaving the house
because, as her husband, I am a high-risk contact. It seems I can't get tested until after my wife has
recovered. My employer has told me not to come to work. Can I still get paid by my employer?
You have been designated a high-risk contact (nōkō sesshokusha / 濃厚接触者) of a person who has contracted COVID-19, and it
would seem that the health center (hokenjo / 保健所) has requested you stay home and self-quarantine (jitaku taiki / 自宅待機)
to prevent the further spread of infection. In a situation where your employer had told you not to come to work and directed you totake leave, the decision would have been made by your employer, and, in principle, the period for which you were asked to stayhome should be eligible for paid leave. However, opinion may differ as to whether the employer's decision was either based on
circumstances beyond human control, or made at the convenience of the employer. It is therefore difficult for Nagoya International
Center to determine a definite course in each of these likely situations.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (in its Novel Coronavirus Q & A [for businesses] section 4 question 3) states that in thecase of an individual suspected of being infected, even if based on the result of an examination and consultation center (healthcenter) consultation, if the individual is able to continue working yet the employer decides to force the individual to take leave, theemployer is required to pay leave allowance. The reasoning behind this seems to be that forbidding an employee who is able to workfrom coming to work is the decision of the employer, thus such leave is considered eligible for leave allowance.
A health center confirms that under the law (Act on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Medical Care for Patients with
Infectious Diseases / 感染症の予防及び感染症の患者に対する医療に関する法律), those whose attendance at work is restricted are patients or
asymptomatic carriers (infected persons), and high-risk contacts who are suspected of being infected are requested to cooperate(kyōryoku yōsei / 協力要請) and self-quarantine; if requested to cooperate, an individual must make the effort to self-quarantine.
As the circumstances will vary from case to case, please consult the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's
Telephone Consultation Service for Foreign Workers (English: 0570-001701; other languages see
https://bit.ly/3rhKyRd) or a Labour Standards Inspection Office.
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: Temple or Shrine? 2 - Shrines
看板を読もう「お寺？神社？ 社編」

Do you ever confuse temples and shrines? This issue we take a look at some common kanji found in the names of Shinto shrines.
神社
神jinja (shrine)
kami (deity; spirit; god) + 社 yashiro (shrine)

社 / yashiro (also seen in 会社 [kaisha, company], 社会 [shakai, society]) is anotherexpression used to refer to a shrine.

While many shrines are actually
named 〜神社 (〜 jinja), some arenamed 〜社 (〜 sha).

There are also a number ofkanji to look for before 社 thatindicate the deity associatedwith the shrine, for example:
八幡社 hachiman-sha(shrine devoted to theancient Emperor Ōjin [応神天皇], deified as 八幡神[Yahata-no-kami /Hachiman-shin], a tutelarydeity of warriors, etc.)
神明社 shinmeisha(shrine devoted to the deity
Amaterasu-Omikami [天照大神])Some shrines do not feature 社 in the name at all,such as those with names ending in 〜宮 (〜gū).

〜神宮 〜jingū(high-status shrine connected to the imperialfamily)〜天満宮 〜tenmangū(shrine devoted to Heian period scholar
Sugawara no Michizane [菅原道真], revered as thedeity of learning Tenman-Tenjin [点満天神])

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Exploring Tsuruma Park II 鶴舞公園を探検 II
This issue we conclude our brief look at Tsuruma Park and some of the numerous architectural features, monuments and other discoveries
to be made as you explore the grand old park.
Check the Tsuruma Park website for information on seasonal attractions, and to download a map of the park in English.

Former Zoo Site 旧動物園跡

After the privately-owned Namikoshi Educational Zoo(formerly located in Osu) donated its collection to the city,
the Nagoya City Zoo operated on this site from April 1918
until it relocated to the current Higashiyama Zoo site in1937. The 1.2-hectare facility featured around 800 animals
and 250 species. Only the two entrance gateposts remain.

Imperial Exhortation to Youth Monument 青年団令旨碑壇

A monument erected
on 21 November 1930
by the Nagoya
Federation of YouthGroups. Founded in
1919, the Federation
was the overseeing
body for the youth
groups (young
people's organizations
for self-discipline,
fellowship, andvoluntary social
service) active within
Nagoya City. In
commemoration of
the 10th anniversary of the imperial exhortation to promote youth groups' spirit ofservice, the text of the exhortation was incorporated into the monument.
The original bronze plate bearing the exhortation is thought to have been lost when
it was removed as a contribution of metal for the war effort during the Second World
War. The current exhortation in the center of the monument is made from cement
mortar.

Kaku-kaku-tei Teahouse 鶴々亭

In the fall of 1928, an expositioncommemorating the ascension of theEmperor Showa (Hirohito) and promoting
industry and culture was held throughout
Tsuruma Park. The Kaku-kaku-tei Teahouse
was originally constructed for the exposition
as a showcase pavillion for the Nagoya
Lumber Industry and Dealers Association,using the highest quality Kiso cypress.

Site of Kato Takaaki Statue

加藤高明伯銅像跡

Despite appearing to be a stonemonument, this is actually the pedestal fora statue erected here in honor of Count
Kato Takaaki, a prime minister and native ofAichi Prefecture, by a statue construction
committee in 1928. In 1944, amid a lack ofwartime resources, the statue itself wasremoved to contribute to the war effort.

Hachimanyama Burial Mound 八幡山古墳

Universal Suffrage Memorial Stage 普選記念壇

An outdoor stage commemorating the General Election
Law (enacted 1925), erected in 1928 by the Nagoya
Shimbun (predecessor of the Chunichi Shimbun
newspaper). The walls are inscribed with the 5-point
Charter Oath (the fundamental spirit of general elections),
an English translation, and the inspiration behind themonument's construction. The bronze plaques were lost
during the war, and restored in 1972. A designatedCultural Property of Nagoya City, registered on 27 May
1986.

Designated a National
Historic Site in 1931,
this is the largest
round burial mound in
Aichi Prefecture,measuring 10 meters
high and 82 meters indiameter, andsurrounded by a moat.
At the time the mound
was incorporated into
Tsuruma Park in 1919,
it was covered in oldpines, which were cut
down during the war

to make way for an anti-aircraft gun placement.
More trees were planted after the war, and in 1982 Hachimanyama was designated aSpecial Greenery Conservation Area.

Tsuruma Park
Where: Shōwa Ward (昭和区)
Access: Outside Tsurumai Sta. (鶴舞駅, CF02 / T10) on the JR Chūō Line (JR中央線) and Subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線) Exit 4.
Website: https://tsurumapark.info/ (Japanese)
English/Japanese map: https://tsurumapark.info/?page_id=311

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Exhibitions
Spring Journey - Take Me to Art
Adventure!

アートとめぐる はるの旅

The long winter is over,and spring is here. Thisis the time of year for
graduations, starting
school, and beginning a
new life in a new place.
When you find yourself
wanting to take sometime out from your busy
day-to-day life, come to
the Art Museum, where
you can see various
artworks connected tothe theme of
Yamada Koshun, The Birth of Star, 1967
"journey".
Nagoya City Art Museum
Cross the oceans andenjoy scenery from faraway lands. See scenes from unknown times,
and imagine times and spaces much different from today. And why
not go further, where noone has gone before, to the far reaches ofspace!
With art, we can go on a journey to the most distant of worlds.
Spend a brilliant spring day at the Art Museum, and take a relaxing
journey with art.
When: Thu. 25 Mar. to Sun. 6 Jun. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on
Fridays; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays(open 3 May), Thu. 6 May.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区),
B1 Permanent Collection Exhibition Room (常設展示室)
Access: An 8-minute walk from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07) Exit 5
on the Higashiyama and Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線);
located in Shirakawa Park (白川公園).
Admission: General admission 500 Yen; University & Senior HS
students 300 Yen; Junior HS students and younger free.
Website: http://www.art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

Beautiful Old Porcelain of Seto and Mino

やきものの心（わざ）に挑んだ瀬戸美濃の美The ceramic ware of the Seto andMino districts has a history of morethan a thousand years, and theneighbouring districts have a longinteraction. Porcelain production was
introduced to Seto from Arita in theearly 19th century, and soon spreadto Mino, developing greatly to meetthe demand for daily necessities inmarkets such as Nagoya and Edo. In
the Meiji period, as production anddistribution left the control of the
Owari domain authorities, underwhich they had been collectively
labelled Seto-yaki (Seto ware), bothSeto-yaki and Mino-yaki came into
their own distinct identities.
As Western techniques such as theuse of cobalt oxide for decoration,and casting, were actively adopted, quality was enhanced andproducts became works of art, with porcelain products for export
enjoying great success.
This exhibition presents the beauty of early modern Seto-yaki and
Mino-yaki which captivated the world with its outstanding techniques.
When: Until Sun. 13 Jun. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30) Closed
Mondays (or the following business day if it falls on a national holiday).
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 forgroups of 20 or more.
Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

The Potential of Nihonga - A Proposal
from Young Artists

特別展「日本画の可能性〜若手作家からの提言」
In a modern world diversified by the Internet and social media, theNihonga (Japanese painting) genre is searching for its future direction.
Each of the young artists who utilize Nihonga's distinctive naturalmineral pigments in various ways as they explore its possibilities, arepioneers of the art of the future. The Furukawa Art Museum has
worked to provide a regular forum for the artworks and activities ofyoung local artists, presenting an exhibition focusing on artists from
Nagoya and Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures.
Witness not only the emotion and passion in the exhibited works, but
the search for the future of Nihonga, and the infinite possibilities aspresented by the young artists who will carry the world of Nihonga to
come. Visitors can also see a number of works by young volunteers
exhibited in the adjacent Tamesaburo Memorial Museum.
When: Until Sun. 9 May (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 1000 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)

Other Current Exhibitions
 Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family
徳川美術館 特別展
「 尾張徳川家の雛まつり」

When: Until Sun. 4 Apr. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays.
Where: The Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)
Website: https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/en/

 GENKYO YOKOO TADANORIGENKYO 横尾忠則 原郷から幻境へ、
そして現況は？

When: Until Sun. 11 Apr.
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
Website: https://www-art.aac.pref.aichi.jp/

 BANKSY - GENIUS OR VANDAL?
バンクシー展 天才か反逆者か

When: Until Mon. 31 May (10:00 - 20:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.)
Where: The Former Nagoya / Boston Museum of Fine Arts (旧名古屋ボストン美術館) (Kanayama Minami Bldg. Minami Ward)
Website: https://banksyexhibition.jp/

 Special Exhibition: Einstein Exhibition

特別展 ノーベル賞受賞100年記念「アインシュタイン展」

When: Until Sun. 6 Jun. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays (open 3 May), Fri. 16 Apr., Thu. 6 May, Fri. 21 May.
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Science andTechnology Building (理工館) B2F Temporary Exhibition Hall (イベントホール), Naka Ward (中区)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/★Be sure to wear a mask, measure your temperature,and follow any other COVID-19 preventive measures
implemented at venues.
Check official websites in advance to confirm what
measures are in place.

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Living in Nagoya■Notice Concerning Novel Coronavirus Vaccinations
新型コロナウイルスワクチンの接種についてのお知らせ

The City of Nagoya will carry out vaccinations in order to reduce as much as possible the number of fatal and critical COVID-19 cases,
and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
About the Novel Coronavirus Vaccination(1) Cost of vaccination: Free(2) Eligibility: Those registered as residents of Nagoya City at the time the vaccination is to be administered, and who wish to receive
the vaccination*Exceptions may be made for persons currently in long-term hospitalization, confinement to a facility, or other unavoidable
circumstances to receive the vaccination in another municipality.
(3) What to bring: Vaccination coupon received by post from the City of Nagoya and personal identification*The vaccination coupon will be addressed to the eligible individual. As vaccinations will be carried out in order of priority, coupons
are scheduled to be sent to persons aged 65 and over from late March, and to others from mid-April.
*Vaccinations will be administered after information has been provided thoroughly, and only with the consent of the individual to be
vaccinated.
To bring to your vaccination
Envelope containing
vaccination coupon

Envelope

Vaccination
couponLeaflet about vaccination
system (enclosed)

Preexamination card
*Fill in your physical condition,etc. on the day to determine if
you can be administered thevaccination.

Personal identification
E.g. driver’s license, healthinsurance card, Individual
number card, etc.

*From April onwards a preexamination card will be enclosed with the vaccination coupon.

Order in which the Novel Coronavirus Vaccine will be administered
In view of the potential for segments of the community to be seriously affected by COVID-19, and the need to secure the medical careprovision system, medical workers will be the first to be administered the vaccine, followed by persons aged 65 and over, and thenpersons (other than the elderly) with pre-existing conditions, aged care facility workers, etc. Following this, the vaccine will beadministered in turn to other members of the community as supplies of the vaccine permit.
Where the vaccination will be administered, and how to make a reservation
The vaccination will be administered at group vaccination venues and designated medical facilities. Group vaccination venues will beannounced in each ward's edition of Koho Nagoya (広報なごや) from April onwards. You will need to make a reservation in advance toreceive the vaccination.
Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Call Center (Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali)
Phone: 050-3135-2252 Fax: 052-972-4386
In addition to responding to inquiries about the vaccine and providing information on vaccination venues, reservations for groupvaccination venues will also be available through the Call Center.
*To make a reservation to receive the vaccination at a designated medical facility, please inquire directly to the designated medical
facility.

For a vaccination at a designated medical facility → Contact your nearest designated medical facility directly tomake a reservation.
For a vaccination at a group vaccination venue → Make a reservation via the Call Center or online

In addition to telephone reservations, you can search for a venue using the online reservation system via smartphone or PC,
and make a reservation.
You can confirm the status of reservations at designated medical facilities and group vaccination venues by searching using
the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's vaccination general guidance site Korona Wakuchin Nabi (コロナワクチンナビ).
City of Nagoya COVID-19*Please note that service is limited to facility or venue search and confirmation of reservation status only.
Vaccination Information■

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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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
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)
Fax: 052-265-2349■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★Service available in 20 languages at Examination and Consultation Center and Health Centers in each ward

Available languages: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Nepali, Thai,
Indonesian, Malay, French, Russian, German, Italian, Burmese, Khmer, Mongolian, Sinhalese■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 pub

licationcompiled by Nagoya
International Center volunteers.
Hakken means "discover"inJapanese. Whole issues areavailable on the NIC website.

Nagoya meshi: Tenmusu (天むす)Have you ever eaten tenmusu?
Tenmusu is literally a combination of tempura and omusubi (also known as onigiri).
They are rice balls with deep-fried shrimp tempura inside them and wrapped with nori
(seaweed). The size of tenmusu is smaller than regular omusubi so that ladies can eat
it in a bite without worrying about smearing their lipstick.
When we mention rice balls, we use either omusubi or onigiri. What is the difference
between these two?
Generally speaking, onigiri is the word commonly used in the eastern part of Japan,
whereas omusubi tends to be used in the west. Omusubi often means rice balls with atriangular shape, while onigiri can be any shape, triangular, round or rectangular.
Tenmusu is convenient, and good in your lunch box or as a snack.
They are sold at convenience stores and the basement food floor of department
stores in Nagoya.
If you haven’t tried them yet, why not try this great example of Nagoya meshi? Bon
Appetit!

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

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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.

★HERSELF サンドラの小さな家

Clare Dunne , Harriet Walter / dir. Phyllida Lloyd / from Apr. 2 <1><2>★PALM SPRINGS パーム・スプリングス

Andy Samberg , Cristin Milioti / dir. Max Barbakow / from Apr. 9 <1><2>★21 BRIDGES ２１ブリッジ

Chadwick Boseman , Sienna Miller / dir. Brian Kirk / from Apr. 9 <1><2><4>★FREAKY ザ・スイッチ

Vince Vaughn , Kathryn Newton / dir. Christopher Landon / from Apr. 9 <1><2><4><5>★BLACK WIDOW ブラック・ウィドウ

Scarlett Johansson , Florence Pugh / dir. Cate Shortland / from Apr. 29 <1><2><4>10

NAGOYA CALENDAR 2021. 4★UNDINE 水を抱く女

Paula Beer , Franz Rogowski / dir. Christian Petzold / from Apr. 16 <5>★PROXIMA 約束の宇宙（そら）

Eva Green , Matt Dillon / dir. Alice Winocour / from Apr. 16 <5>★DREAMLAND ドリームランド

Finn Cole, Margot Robbie / dir. Miles Joris-Peyrafitte / from Apr. 9 <6>★SPREE スプリー

Joe Keery , Sasheer Zamata / dir. Eugene Kotlyarenko / from Apr. 23 <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
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. 5 Apr.-12 Jul. 14 lessons, 4,200
Yen total/term; 6 Sep.-13 Dec. 14 lessons, 4,200 Yen total/term; 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-mailantoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Thu.
in-person lessons 15 Apr.-15 Jul. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons at Aichi
Int'l Plaza, 2 blocks west of Subway Shiyakusho Sta. Exit 5; Mon. freeconversation Zoom lessons 12 Apr.-12 Jul. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons;Join anytime! See website for details: https://www.aloenagoyavol.com/;E-mail: 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 13 Apr.-13 Jul. 3,000 Yen/term + 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
Nagoya YWCA Globalschool Family class - Online lessons(Zoom) on Fri. 10:00-11:00, 9 Apr.-9 Jul. (except April 30) 3,900 Yen/13
lessons in total. E-mail: nagoyaywcajtgs@gmail.com FB:
http://www.facebook.com/nagoyaywca.s/
Meeting & Activities
Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group - 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 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/★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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