Vol.１２
September 2016（Sat）◆Trick or Treat?!

14:00-18:00
Saijo Shopping
ArcadeSay “Trick or Treat!” to receive candy!

Contents◆Halloween Poster & Illustration Display◆Game Corner (Limit first 500)
Volunteer Staff Wanted !
◆Stamp Rally (200 yen, limit first 500)

Halloween Party
2016

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Visit from China’s
Hebei University

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Gather beneath the largest jack-o-lantern toshow off your costumes in the parade♪

We are the world
Concert1※Children in 4th grade and younger must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian.

InternationalExchangeAssociation August1

Introducing Saijo’s
ALT & CIR

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3Ms. Noella’s RadioShow

2Dates with Diana

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Events &Announcements◆Costume Parade Starts at 16:00

4International Relations Saijo
is a quarterly newsletter
published in Japanese, English, and Vietnamese by theSaijo International Exchange Association (SIEA).
We welcome your comments,questions and submissions.

Won’t you join our staff?
【Time】11：00～18:00【Duties】Manage day’s events【Target Staff】100 People!
Please contact the Saijo International Exchange Association!

Request for Artwork Collecting Halloween Poster Designs and Illustrations【Submissions】〒793-8601 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City
Saijo International Exchange Association Office(City Hall Central Government Office General Affairs Division)【Collection Deadline】October 21st (Friday)※As a general rule, the original artwork will not be returned. Organizers reserve theright to use submissions in promotional activities.
Organizers: Saijo Shotengai Machitsukuri Kyougikai, Saijo International Exchange Association

Recent Events
Hebei University’s Visit to Saijo
From July 20th to August 1st, 20 people from Saijo’s Friendship City, Baoding, China, enjoyed a homestay inSaijo. Having exchanged ideas andopinions, participants heard the voiceof China’s youth firsthand, and everyone learned from one another.

We are the world
On August 21st, a concert was held tosing and perform with a message oflove and peace. The Tarumi Violinists(NY), Song Byeol (South Korea) whosang “We Are All Citizens of theWorld,” written by Saijo’s Kitachuu
students, and the children of Saijo city
joined hearts through music.

International Exchange Association
August Events
We introduced the culture, lifestyle (cuisine, traditional attire,housing), and religions of various
countries through exhibitions, acooking class, and lectures in “ThisAugust Meet the World in Saijo!” Did
you enjoy a taste of life abroad?
Our deepest appreciation to everyone involved!

発行：西条市国際交流協会事務局
市庁舎本館4階（総務課国際交流係内）
愛媛県西条市明屋敷164番地
Saijo International Exchange Association164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City,〒793-8601
Ehime Prefecture〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1200 E-mail: kokusai@saijo-city.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp

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Seichi Kamimura
America・California/Kahoku ALT①Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory, and Little Tokyo ② California Roll, California burrito, Inn-Out Burger ③「義」(gi) Righteousness ④Everyone’s Passion
for the Saijo Matsuri

International Relations Saijo
Name Birthplace/Work in Saijo
Questions for①Any recommendations for visiALTs・CIRs!
tors to your hometown?
②Food recommendations?
③ Favorite Japanese word or phrase?
④What surprised you in Saijo?

ＡＬＴ＆ＣＩＲ Introduction
・ALT：Assistant Language Teacher（外国語指導助手）
・CIR：Coordinator for International Relations（国際交流員）

Mr. Seichi:
The pathway behind the factories where the Kamogawa
flows into the Seto Inland Sea

What is your favorite place in Saijo?
MiyoshiJoseph Toeava
New Zealand・Auckland/Toyo Nishi
ALT ①A historical landmark called
One Tree Hill. The peak has agreat view of Auckland and many
sheep.② Pavlova cake, meat
pies, fish’n chips ③平和 (heiwa)
peace ④The summer heat. 24hour convenience stores exist!

Mr. Joseph【Ms. Noella’s Radio Show!】
Every Thursday 21：00－21：10
Rave Reviews of the Broadcast!
Please tune in!
●FM Ehime 89.2 Segment of「Come on ☆Ready ★ Night!」called「Come on Let’s Be Global withNoella」- I’ll be waiting for yourmessages and questions!
Email: radio＠jouefm.com

Mr. Le: During the spring, I
take walks while gazing at
the cherry blossoms.

Nyugawa

Saijo Library
Ms. Jessica:
It’s beautiful!

TamanoeLaura Hall
America・California/Tanbara Higashi ALT ①I moved over 20 times,
so I don’t have one hometown,
but please visit the Lake District,
U.K.②Kendal Mint Cake ③The“ne” in「暑いですね」(atsui desune) ④With many foreigners, Saijo is quite international!
Sacha Wingfield
New Zealand・Dunedin/Tanbara
Nishi ALT ①Dunedin Railway Station ②Pavlova cake, meat pies,
Gold Rush ice cream ③「一昨日」(ototoi) I wish there was thisword in English! ④There arescarecrows everywhere. Sometimes they look like real people.

Along the Shinmachigawa

Issei (Yakitori)

Iyo-Komatsu
Komatsu

Iyo-Himi

Iyo-Saijo

Ishizuchiyama

Ichinokawa MineMr. Westrop:
There’s world famousStibnite!

KōonjiMr. Joseph

Kamogawa River
Ms. Anna:
Especially when the cherry
blossoms bloom!
Mr. Matthew:
Each season is different but wonderful!
Mr. Rowan:
It’s even more beautiful when you are
there with friends.

Mountain Station
Ishizuchisan
Ms. Noella:
I spent the night on thepeak♪
Ms. Anna:
Love it during Autumn!

Ms. Diana:
It is lovely to relax by the riverand enjoy the scenery!

※Noella Monteiro
New Zealand・Auckland/Toyo Higashi
ALT ①Mount Eden for its panoramicview of volcanic craters, Auckland
Bay, and Harbour Bridge ②Hokey
Pokey ice cream ③「負けない事逃げ出さない事投げ出さない事信じる事」④Surprisingly a lot of Saijo citizens haven’t climbed Ishizuchisan!

Jessica Lucas
Canada・Toronto/Komatsu
Toronto/Komatsu ALT ①
Kensington Market or the Distillery
district for some local flavour!
flavour ②
Poutine! There are many different, delicious varieties. For authentic poutine go to Montreal. ③
木漏れ日(komorebi)
komorebi) ④How beautiful the mountains are!

Greetings, everyone! Take it easy and reach out to us. Let’s talk all about Saijo and overseas!

～indicates individual work stations!

Matthew McKenna
America・New York/Saijo Nishi ALT①There are many, but the Statue of
Liberty is the most famous. ②
New York bagels, pizza, cheesecake ③「一期一会」(ichi-go ichie) ④The beautiful scenery. Everyday I pass mountains and rivers,
so my commute is very pleasant.

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Richard WestropU.K.・Cotswolds/Saijo Elementary
School ALT①Bourton on the Water Car Museum ②Cornish Pasty③さつま (satsuma) Following
the Anglo-Satsuma Alliance, theU.K. started to call mikan by thename of satsuma. ④Imotaki
Rowan Carmichael
Australia・Tasmania/Saijo Higashi
ALT ① “The Penguin Market” ②
Kangaroo Steak! Kangaroos arecute and so delicious! ③「お疲れ様」(otsukaresama) There is nosuch English expression. ④
Everyone says Saijo is too rural,but I think it’s perfect.

Truong Dinh Le
Vietnam・Hue/Saijo City CIR ①World Cultural Heritage sites ②Huebeef noodle, basket clam rice,okonomiyaki, fresh spring rolls,
cassava shrimp gyoza ③お-も-てな-し(omotenashi) ④Iyo-ben. I
was surprised I could only understand 50% of Saijo’s elderly folks!

Diana Marie Linton
America・California/Saijo City CIR①The Getty Center for its beautiful
gardens, wonderful views of LA,
and art collections! ②Come overfor dinner! Home cooking is very
diverse. ③「懐かしい」(natsukashii) ④ Saijo’s strong
international consciousness.
Anna Tattersall
U.K.・Gloucestershire/Saijo Minami
ALT ①The beautiful countryside!②
Fish and chips, afternoon tea withcakes, scones, sandwiches, Sunday roast, English breakfast! NowI’m hungry! ③「食い倒れ」(kuidaore) ④Everyone apologizesthat Saijo is boring. Not at all!

Saijo International Exchange Association 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1200 E-mail: kokusai@saijo-city.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp

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while my father had the Spicy Vegetarian Ramen.

Dates with Diana

They shared chicken wings and meatballs and had
matcha ice cream with mochi for dessert. The atmos-Hello! I’m Diana. I arrived in Saijo in August. I
hope to deepen international exchange, but in order todo so I think that it is important for me to learn more
about the people of Saijo. With that in mind, I havestarted “Dates with Diana.”
Since my arrival, I have witnessed how passionately
Saijo puts effort into the study of foreign languages,
different cultures, and experiences abroad. The city is
overflowing with people who have welcomed me andintroduced me to everything that makes Saijo wonderful. Only 2 months have passed since my arrival, but I
already feel that I have a new home here.
Even before I arrived in Saijo, the city had a connec-phere, food, and service were impressive.
My parents have never lived in Japan, so some Japanese customs left an impression on them. For instance, the sushi chef would announce each order as it
wascompleted,

andthestaffmembers

wouldacknowledge it with a response in Japanese. They
were also pleased when the waiters handed themwarm towels before their meal.
Robata JINYA is not far from our house, so my parents hope to return. They also hope to eat delicious
Japanese food in Saijo one day. By visiting Robata
JINYA, my parents feel connected to me even though
I am thousands of miles away.

tion to my hometown, Los Angeles. In 2006, a Saijo
native, Tomomori Takahashi (46), journeyed to Los
Angeles and established the JINYA Ramen Bar andRobata JINYA restaurants over the past ten years,
fulfilling his high school dream. The other day, myparents paid a visit to Robata JINYA on my behalfand carried out a “Date with Diana.”
My mother ordered the Tonkotsu Hakata Ramen,

Events & Announcements
Public Language Courses

Saijo Industry Fair This year we will host the “World Café”【Place】Saijo Public Welfare Center【Target Group】Citizens of Saijo and Saijo International
Exchange Association members who can attend at
least 70% of the course【Attendance Fee】Ordinary 6,000円（Members 5,000円）●Vietnamese(20 Classes Total・Twice a Month)【Time】October ~ July 2017
Thursdays＜Currently Recruiting＞●English19:00~20:30(Each Class 15 Times Total・Twice a Month)【Time】November ~ July 2017
○Beginner
Tuesday
10:00~11:30○Intermediate Tuesday
19:00~20:30○AdvancedThursday
19:00~20:30【Application Period】October 1~19th (Wed)

Other Events■Vietnamese Cooking Class (Oct. 1 @Shoku no Souzoukan■International Café (Nov. 2) @ Tanbara Community Center
Kenshushitsu 1 (1F)
■Japanese Cooking Class Sushi (Nov. 26) @Komatsu
Community Center※Check HP for time and details! ☞at the Industry Fair once again. With thefoundation of the JICA Association, we will host an exchange café,
introducing different cultures and games.
★☆Saijo Industry Fair Staff Recruitment☆★
【Time】 November 12 (Sat.) ~ November 13 (Sun.)
Possible to adjust time (Morning and afternoon groups)【Place】Saijo Agricultural High School【Details on Activities】●Tent (1F)…“Nemurui” (Vietnamese Style) and Chargrilling●Classroom (2F)…“World Café” café staff (serve tea and snacks),
game corner staff, ethnic clothing fitting room staff, etc.
【Target Volunteer Staff】20 People (Shift System)

EditorNotes

We do our best to write interesting articles for ourreaders! In this edition, we introduce our newest
staff member, Diana. We hope you will continue
to enjoy reading Saijo International News! （レ）International Relations Saijo Staff
Sachi Kawaguchi （か）Truong Dinh Le （レ）Read in fullDiana Marie Linton (ダ）color！
(English Translation)
Miho Ishimura (石）
Mamiko Imai (今）Saijo International Exchange Association 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1200 E-mail: kokusai@saijo-city.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp