NALENDARAGOYA 2C
2020
February

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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Agricultural Center dela Farm Weeping Plum Blossom Festival. See page 6 for details.
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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Services - Visit or call the NIC 3F for more information - 052-581-0100
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. Tel:
052-581-0100, E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
Native English-speaking counselor available on
Sun. by appointment to provide support to those with difficulties intheir lives in Japan. Reservations: Call the NIC 3F Info Counter at052-581-0100.
★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 theanswering machine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you
back at a later date to schedule your appointment.

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 Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential
counseling service every Thu. (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F InfoCounter. Reservation required. Inquiries: RHQ, Tel: 078-361-1700(Website: www.rhq.gr.jp/english).
★The NIC Library ライブラリー
Borrow up to 6 books for a period of 14 days from NIC's collection ofover 10,000 English language books! Membership free, open to all
residents of the Chubu area. ID with current address required.

- NIC Rental Facilities Large Range of Room Configurations Available for Hire
Did you know that the NIC has rental facilities available for a large variety of uses?
Annex Hall
For organizations holding an event which requires the scale of a hall, our Annex Hall provides a
total of 471m2 (250m2 Hall, 221m2 Entrance Hall). Up to 250 chairs and 60 foldable tables areincluded, along with a screen, 2 whiteboards, 2 pulpits, and ample electricity supply. Being afully-equipped hall means it also includes an audio control room, simultaneous interpreting
equipment and 3 interpretation booths. For those requiring the convenience of a separated area
for meetings, a 20-seat / 82m2 conference room is included. We welcome visits and inspections, so
if you would like to see the hall for yourself, please call us to arrange an appointment.
Conference Rooms
Large and comfortable rooms which can accomodate up to 84 seats (182m2). Some rooms can also be combined to create larger
areas. The facilities also include whiteboards, pulpits and electricity supply.
Japanese Style Room
A 12.5 tatami mat room is available, along with four tables and 20 cushions, along with electricity supply. An authentic Japanese room in our
modern facility which is sure to leave a lasting impression. The room can also be converted into a carpeted, 12-seat conference room.
Exhibition Rooms
Perfect for trade fairs, product launches and exhibitions, our largest room is 234m2 in size. We
have a total of three rooms, which can be combined to give you a maximum total floor area of
458m2.
Lecture Rooms
Organizing a training event or holding a seminar? The NIC’s convenient location makes it an ideal
place for people from all kinds of sectors, including educational and corporate, to hold theirtraining in a comfortable environment fully equipped with chairs, tables, screens and whiteboards.

For bookings and further inquiries about our facilities, please call052-581-5679 (9:00 - 17:30).
You can also make bookings and check availability online (in Japanese). For more information, see
https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/japanese/facility/

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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 and easy Japanese.
Bookmark https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/evacuation/
for quick access to any updates.

Nagoya International Center News & Events■ NIC Building Closure for Scheduled Maintenance名古屋国際センター休館日

The Nagoya International Center building and NIC facilities (Information Counter, Library, and rental facilities) will beclosed for scheduled maintenance on Sunday 9 February for the entire day.
We would also like to remind readers that the NIC Information Counter and Library are closed on Mondays, including
10 February. We will be open from 9:00 Tuesday 11 February.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Registration and 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 (14:30 to 16:30).
When: Sun. 2 Feb. (13:30 – 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division before
17:00 on 1 Feb.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Tax Seminar & Consultation Session

税務セミナー＆相談会

Not sure how to file your income tax return? Take part in this practicalseminar to help foreign residents learn how to fill out their kakutei
shinkoku paperwork, followed by an individual Q & A session with acertified public tax accountant. (Please note that income tax return
forms cannot be completed or submitted during this event.)
Limited to 50 places. Interpreting available in English, Portuguese, Spanish
and Chinese.
When: Sat. 22 Feb. (13:30 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1
Reservations: Call or visit the NIC 3F Information Counter between
10:00 Sat. 1 Feb. and 17:00 Fri. 21 Feb. Places determined on afirst-come, first-served basis, and reservations will close when capacity isreached.
Phone: 052-581-0100

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 as they read story
books in their own languages from the library’s vast collection ofinternational children's books. Participation is free, and no reservations are
required!
All sessions are held at the NIC Library unless otherwise stated.
Upcoming Schedule:Sun. 23 Feb. - English (14:00 - 14:30)
Sat. 7 Mar. - English (10:30 - 11:00) at Nakamura LibrarySun. 22 Mar. – English (14:00 – 14:30)

Foreign Instructors Wanted for NIC's
Classroom for Global Citizens Program「NIC地球市民教室」
外国人講師募集

Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya? As part of its
international understanding education program, NIC’s Classroom for
Global Citizens program is looking for foreign instructors to visit schools
and local organizations and introduce their home countries.
Successful applicants should be able to communicate in Japanese, andbe available to attend an interview and training session on Wed. 4
Mar. (interview from 13:00; training 14:10 - 16:30).
Imbursement: 6,000 to 8,000 Yen per assignment depending on thevenue location (income tax and transportation costs are included).
The application form can be downloaded from the NIC website(https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/), or you can pick one up at the NIC 3F
pamphlet boxes.
Applications can be submitted in person or via e-mail to the Exchange& Cooperation Division - Classroom for Global Citizen’s Program, toarrive by 17:00 Wed. 26 Feb.
Inquiries: Exchange & Cooperation Division, phone: 052-581-5691
E-mail: koryu@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Learn About the World at Lunchtime Nepal

ランチタイムに世界を学ぼう！
（ネパール編）

Learn about languages andcultures from around theworld during weekday
lunchtime at the NIC Library,guided by NIC foreign
resident staff members.
Admission is free, andparticipants are free to enterand leave as they please, andare also welcome to bringlunch.
Limited to 15 places.
When: Wed. 26 Feb. (12:15 - 13:15)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library Interaction
Space
Reservations: Call or visit the NIC Information Counter from
1 Feb.
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter, Phone: 052-581-0100

Regional Internationalization Seminar
2020: Changing Communities andConfusion - Overcoming Uncertainty

地域の国際化セミナー2020「変わる地域、
とまどう人々〜その『もやもや』の先に〜」

This year's seminar looks at the theme of building a
multicultural community and the discord that occurs between
residents due to factors such as differences in culture, andfeatures a keynote presentation on the potential for issue
resolution from the perspective of community psychology.
Plus, a report on the Shibazono Danchi (Saitama), a housing
complex where half of the occupants are non-Japanese, andwhat the situation there reveals about the shape ofcommunities of the future; and the panel discussion willconsider how to face and overcome discord. Limited to 150
places, determined on a first-in, first-served basis.
When: Sun. 8 Mar. (13:00 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Admission: Free
To apply, visit, call, or e-mail the NIC Exchange andCooperation Division, or visit https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp,
from Tue. 11 Feb. (from 10:00; Office hours 9:00 to 17:00,
Tue. to Sun.).
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Midori Multicultural Event

みどり多文化交流会

Nagoya International Center, in collaboration with Midori
Tabunka-kyosei Boranetto, presents this event to bring
non-Japanese and Japanese locals together, featuring corners
where you can learn about disaster preparedness and crime
prevention, fun activities such as kendama (Japanese
cup-and-ball game) and crafts, Bon-odori dancing, dancesfrom other countries, and more. A good opportunity to enjoy
meeting other locals.
When: Sun. 22 Mar. (13:30 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya Municipal Nanryō Elementary School (名古屋
市立南陵小学校) in Midori Ward (緑区) Okehazamamorimae (桶狭間森前) 1348
Admission: Free; No reservation required.

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Living in Nagoya■Plan ahead for garbage disposal when moving
引っ越しごみは計画的にSpring is a time when a lot of people move to another area. Check the appropriate disposal method for your unwanted items, anddispose of them in the proper manner. Particularly in the case of non-burnable garbage and large-sized garbage, of which collection
takes place only once a month, it is important to confirm the collection date, and put out your garbage in a planned manner, a little at atime, so as not to have too large an amount of garbage at one collection area on a given date.

■Large-sized garbage (waste larger than 30cm x 30cm x
30cm)★Fee required【By prior request, at least 7 days in advance ofcollection day】
①To request collection, call the
Large Waste Service Center(service in Japanese)
0120-758-530 (toll free)
From cell phones or outside
Aichi Prefecture:052-950-2581 (charges apply)
9:00 - 17:00 (except Sat., Sun.,and year end / New Year
period)②Purchase large-sized garbage
collection payment certificates(stickers).
These can be purchased atconvenience stores and supermarkets in the city. Payment
certificates are non-refundable.
③Affix the collection payment certificate with your collection
number and name on it to the large-sized item in a spot
where it can be easily seen, and put out the item by 8:00 oncollection day■Items designated by the Home Appliances Recycling
Law (air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators /freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers)★Fee required【The City does not collect these items】
Please dispose of these items
using one the following
methods.
Request disposal from anappliance retailer, either ① thestore where you buy a new or
replacement appliance or ② a
nearby appliance retailer; Or ③
take the appliance yourself to a
designated commercial disposal location. (Contact theenvironmental affairs office of the ward in which you reside fordetails.)■Newspapers, magazines, cardboard, used clothing★Free【The City does not collect these items】
Please put these items out with your area's group
recyclables collection.
Check newspapers inserts,
community bulletins, or contact
the Waste Reduction Promotion
Office (phone: 972-2398) forcollection date and location.

If you need an interpreter when making an inquiry about garbage and recyclables, use the NIC’s Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.
Inquiries: Operations Division, City of Nagoya Environmental Affairs Bureau, phone: 052-972-2385 (Japanese)■National Holidays in February 2月の祝日
Mon. 11 Feb. - Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (建国記念の日)

National Foundation Day marks the accession of the legendary
first emperor, Jimmu, on the 1st day of the 1st month in 660 BC
according to the old calendar (11 February on the Gregoriancalendar).

Sun. 23 Feb. – Tennō Tanjōbi (天皇誕生日)
Emperor’s Birthday

Mon. 24 Feb. - Furikae kyūjitsu (振替休日)
Substitute holiday for Emperor’s Birthday, which falls on a
Sunday in 2020.

■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:
2 Feb. (8:45 - 12:00)
1 Mar. (8:45 - 12:00)
22 Mar. (8:45 - 12:00)
29 Mar. (8:45 - 14:00)*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited to submission and issuance of documents
concerning changing one's residence to or from the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be aware that 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

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NAGOYA CALENDAR■Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency
Clinics in Nagoya

休日診療所、
名古屋医師会急病センター

Did you know that emergency treatment is available 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. Getting caught
out on a Sunday or a holiday can be very stressful if you aren’t
prepared.
A full list of emergency clinics in Nagoya can be found on the Cityof 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 websiteat:http://www.qq.pref.aichi.jp/■Emergency Broadcast Telephone Service
同報無線テレホンサービス

The City of Nagoya's emergency speaker system is used tobroadcast emergency announcements such as Evacuation
Information and national J-Alert warnings, and may also be used
for tests. When announcements are difficult to hear due toweather conditions, or difficult to understand, use your phone andcall the number below to check whether what you've heard is a
drill, or something urgent.
The service is available in English, Chinese and Korean, in addition
to Japanese.
Japanese: 0180-995926
English: 052-957-9260

Chinese: 052-957-9261
Korean: 052-957-9262

Living in Nagoya
Living Q & A: Do I have to pay Japanese income tax on my foreign pension?

外国人暮らしのQ&A「本国でもらう年金に対し日本で税金を払わなければいけないか」

I am a foreign citizen who has been in Japan for two years. I receive a pension in my home country, which isdeposited in my bank account there, from which I withdraw money when needed. Am I required to pay tax
on my pension from my home country?
A pension (nenkin / 年金) paid to you is classed as income (shotoku / 所得), and is therefore subject to income tax (shotokuzei / 所得税).
However, in the case of a foreign citizen's income from sources outside Japan, the scope of income subject to income tax in Japan will dependon the classification of one's residential status.
The scope of individual tax liability is determined according to the residential categories of Resident (kyojūsha / 居住者) and Non-resident(hi-kyojūsha / 非居住者). A Resident is an individual who has a domicile (jūsho / 住所) or has had a residence (kyosho / 居所) continuously
in Japan for at least one year. Those outside this category are categorized as Non-residents. In the Resident category, individuals of
non-Japanese nationality who have had a domicile or residence in Japan for a total period of five years or less within the preceding ten-year
period are further classified as Non-permanent residents (hi-eijūsha / 非永住者). Residents other than Non-permanent residents areconveniently classified as Permanent residents (eijūsha / 永住者).
As to the scope of taxation according to residential status, the whole income of a Permanent resident, regardless of whether from sources
within or outside Japan, is subject to taxation. In the case of a Non-permanent resident, income from sources within Japan, and income fromsources outside Japan which is paid within Japan or remitted to Japan are subject to taxation. In other words, a Non-permanent resident’s
income within Japan is subject to tax.
In your situation, given that you have been in Japan for two years, you would be classified as a Non-permanent resident. Your pension paid into
a foreign bank account is therefore not subject to Japanese income tax. Although it seems that withdrawing funds for everyday expenses inJapan from your foreign bank account is not considered a remittance (sōkin / 送金), this may vary depending on the circumstances, so please
consult a tax office.
On the other hand, funds paid within Japan or remitted to Japan are subject to taxation, so you will be required tosubmit a final tax declaration (kakutei shinkoku / 確定申告) in order to pay. When filing one’s final tax declaration,
if one has an obligation to pay income tax or an equivalent tax in accordance with foreign laws, one can credit a certain
amount of the foreign income tax against one’s Japanese income tax, a deduction known as foreign tax credit for
non-residents (gaikokuzei-gaku kōjo /外国税額控除).
For further details, please consult your nearest tax office.

Read the Signs – Local Specialties

看板を読もう「名古屋名物」

Want to pick up some famous local sweets or try some of Nagoya’s unique dishes, but don’t know what to look for? Try looking forshops and restaurants with these expressions for starters.

Nagoya specialty

At a restaurant entrance↑

Sign outside restaurant↑

Key expression:

On a Japanese sweet store↑* The kanji 名 (also found in 名前 / namae / name) is read as na in

名古屋 Nagoya (Nagoya)some words, but mei in others. It is also used as shorthand for

名物 meibutsu (specialty [food, dish], famous product)

Nagoya. For example 名古屋駅 / Nagoya eki (Nagoya Station) is
often shortened to 名駅 / Mei eki, which is also used to refer tothe area east of Nagoya Station.

Nagoya cuisine

Key expression:
めし meshi (cuisine [informal]; meal; food)
名古屋めし Nagoya meshi (Nagoya nosh)←At a restaurant entrance

Next: Miso dishes and more 名古屋めし
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Highlights / Exhibitions - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Toba no Himatsuri 鳥羽の火祭り

One of the most peculiar,
extraordinary annual festivals inJapan, and a designatedNational Intangible Folk Cultural
Property.
Highlights (all times
approximate)
15:00 – Shin-otoko (holy men)and ministers gather at theshrine and depart for the
Photo courtesy of Nishio City
ocean.
15:30 – In an act known as
misogi, they gallantly run into the freezing cold water to purify
themselves.
19:30 – The ritual before the shrine commences.
20:00 – The 5m-high suzumi bonfires are lit and the fire festival begins.
Event climax - The men jump in pursuit of the holy tree and the twelve
ropes in the bonfire.
20:30 – The holy tree and the twelve ropes are offered at the altar andthe festival is brought to an end.
When: Sun. 9 Feb. (15:00 - 20:30)
Where: Toba Shinmeisha Shrine (鳥羽神明社) in Nishio City (西尾市)
Access: A 10-minute walk northwest from Mikawa-Toba Sta. (三河鳥羽駅,
GN14) on the Meitetsu Gamagōri Line (名鉄蒲郡線).

Kinekosa Matsuri きねこさ祭

The Kinekosa Matsuri has ahistory of over a thousand
years, and the adherence toage-old customs has seen thefestival counted among theThree Bizarre Matsuri of the
Owari area.
There are three main rituals thattake place. In the kawa-matsuri(川祭り / river ritual), 12 males
designated the ceremonial roles
Photos courtesy of Shichishosha Shrineof yakusha (役者) wade into the
Shōnai River and erect a bamboo pole in the middle of the river. One of
the men then climbs the pole, and the direction in which the pole breaks
is used to divine fortunes (12:30, at the Shōnai River west of the shrine).
A traditional procession (from 14:00) features Shinto priests, the yakusha,
and dancers in costumes from long ago.
In the yakuharai (厄祓い / removal of ill fortune; from 15:00), the yakusha
perform their duties in the shrine grounds while striking worshippers withritual implements to exorcise and protect them from ill fortune.
When: Mon. 10 Feb.
Where: Shichishosha Shrine (七所社), Nakamura Ward (中村区)
Access: A 15-minute walk west from Iwatsuka Sta. (岩塚駅, H03) on the
Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線) Exit 2

Toyohashi Oni Matsuri 豊橋鬼祭
The main annual festival of
Akumikanbe Shinmeisha Shrine,
heralding the arrival of spring to
the Higashi Mikawa region. The
festival has been designated a
National Important Intangible Folk
Cultural Property due to its ritual
performances of dengaku (田楽/ritual music and dance performed
at observances connected to rice
planting), popularized during the
Photo courtesy of Akumikanbe Shinmeisha Shrine
Heian and Kamakura periods,
infused with Japanese creation legends, still presented in their ancient form.
The two-day festivities feature a variety of traditional ritual performances byparishioners, the most well-known being the “Duel of the Tengu and Red Oni”
(鬼 / ogre; around 14:00, 11 Feb.). The wild red oni and the warrior tengu
battle, using an arsenal of secret arts, before the defeated oni flees, scattering
sweets and white powder (flour) in his wake. Being covered by the powder
and eating the sweets is said to protect one from illness.
When: Mon. 10 Feb. (8:30 - 21:00) & Tue. 11 Feb. (nat. hol.) (8:30 - 23:00)
Where: Akumikanbe Shinmeisha Shrine (安久美神戸神明社), Toyohashi City (豊橋市), Hatchodori (八町通) 3-17
Access: From Toyohashi Sta. (豊橋駅, NH01 / CA42) on the JR Tōkaidō Line
(JR東海道本線) and Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄なごや本線), take the City Tram
(市電) to Toyohashi Kōen-mae (豊橋公園前, about 9 minutes), from which thevenue is about a 3-minute walk to the north.
Website: http://onimatsuri.jimdo.com/ (Japanese)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akumikanbeshinmeisha
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The Takisanji Oni Matsuri

滝山寺鬼まつりKnown as the bizarre festivalthat heralds the coming ofspring to the Mikawa area,
the Takisanji Temple Ogre
Festival was the very first of
Aichi Prefecture's intangible
folk cultural properties to be
designated (in 1954). The
main hall (itself a national
Photo courtesy of Okazaki City Tourism Association
important cultural property)
becomes enveloped by flames as a grandfather, grandmother, andgrandchild ogre (oni / 鬼) appear (from around 19:45), and are chasedaway by young men bearing a 2.5-meter torch in a gallant spectacle.
When: Sat. 15 Feb. (Exhibition of temple treasures from 13:00;
Procession from 15:00.)
Where: Takisanji Temple (滝山寺) in Okazaki City (岡崎市)
Access: From Higashi Okazaki Sta. (東岡崎駅, NH13) on the Meitetsu
Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線), take the Meitetsu Bus (名鉄バス), andalight at Takisanji-shita (滝山寺下; 25 minutes, 380 Yen). A special park &ride shuttle bus service (200 Yen) will also operate (17:00 - 19:30) fromthe Aichi Prefectural Okazaki Athletic Ground (愛知県岡崎総合運動場).

ANIME & GAME FESTIVAL in NAGOYA 2020

アニメ・ゲーム フェス ＮＡＧＯＹＡ２０２０

An event promising to be one of thelargest interactive entertainment eventsin the Tokai region, and featuring
anime, e-sports, cosplay and VTubers(virtual YouTubers). As well as
appearances by professional anime
voice actors, popular VTubers andfamous cosplayers, the event is packed
with hot attractions including
demonstrations by leading e-sports
athletes, plus interactive corners where
you can try cosplay, e-sports and more.
Come along and experience thecaptivating world of anime and games.
When: Sat. 15 Feb. (9:30 – 19:00) andSun. 16 Feb. (10:00 – 18:00)
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや) First Exhibition Hall,
Minato Ward (港区)
Access: A 8-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Sta. (金城ふ頭駅, AN11) on
the Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Admission: Advance purchase tickets 1,500 Yen; At door 1,800
Yen. (Incl. tax)
Website: https://tokai-tv.com/agefes (Japanese)

Agricultural Center dela Farm Weeping
Plum Blossom Festival
農業センターdelaふぁーむ しだれ梅まつり

The Agricultural Center ishome to one of the largest
weeping plum blossom
gardens in Japan, with 12
varieties and around 700
individual trees. Check thestate of the plum blossoms
before you go, on the
Agricultural Center’s
Facebook page.
Photo courtesy of Agricultural Center dela Farm
When: Sat. 22 Feb. to Sun.
15 Mar. (9:00 – 16:30)
Dates may change depending on the state of the plum blossoms.
Where: Agricultural Center dela Farm (農業センターdelaふぁーむ),
Tempaku Ward (天白区)
Access: A 20-minute walk from Hirabari Sta. (平針駅, T19) or AkaikeSta. (赤池, T20) on the subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線); By bus:
From Hirabari take the City Bus for Chikatetsu Hara (地下鉄原) to
Nōgyō Sentā Kita (農業センター北) bus stop, walk for 5 minutes.
From Akaike take the Meitetsu Bus for Yūfukuji (祐福寺) or Zengo(前後) to Araike (荒池) bus stop, walk for 6 minutes.
Parking: 500 Yen for cars, 150 Yen for motorbikes and scooters.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noucenter (Japanese)Exhibitions - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Nakayama Midori Felt Art Animals Exhibition「中山みどり フェルトアートのどうぶつたち展」
Nakayama Midori began creating artworks
depicting dogs and cats from her memories of her
family's beloved pet dog. With pets now regarded
as family members, she received requests tocreate pieces based on other's pets, and infaithfully creating piece upon piece she developed
her unique world of felt art. Her cute yet realistic
works have been featured in the media, and she
has held exhibitions and workshops throughout
Japan.
This exhibition presents around 200 pieces,focusing on dogs, cats, and other custom-madeanimal pieces. You can also see how Nakayama
Photo courtesy of The World
creates, with a recreation of her studio.
Children’s Art Museum in Okazaki
When: Until Sun. 1 Mar. (9:00 - 17:00; Last entry
by 16:30) Closed Mondays (open 24 Feb.), Wed. 12 & Tue. 25 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: About 5 minutes by taxi from Miai Sta. (美合駅, NH11) on the
Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線)
Admission: General admission 500 Yen; Junior HS & Elementary students
100 Yen; Holders of a Certificate of Disability and 1 accompanying person free
upon presentation of certificate.

A General Collection - Music Beyond thePicture Frame - What sort of sound can beheard there?

「所蔵企画展 額縁のむこうの音楽−そこにはどんな音が聴こえるのか？」
A great number of painters have loved the visual,spatial fine arts, while also admiring thecontrasting aural, chronal art that is music.
This exhibition presents the picture frame as awindow, allowing the viewer to imagine themusic accompanying the scene depicted. Whatkind of music was played on instruments such as
the mandolin in Paul Gauguin's Mandolin on a
Chair (displayed for the first time at theMuseum)? And what kind of music could beheard in the studios of the artists? From the
Impressionists and Debussy, to Picasso and Erik
Satie, explore art and music from a number ofperspectives.
Paul Gauguin, Mandolin on a Chair,
1880
Take a look at works of fine art from a fresh
Menard Art Museum Premiere
perspective, and discover a new enjoyment of theCollection
arts beyond the confines of art and music.
Where: Until Sun. 8 Mar. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays (open 24 Feb.), Tue. 25 Feb. *A number of exhibits
will be changed on 3 Feb.
Where: Menard Art Museum (メナード美術館), Komaki City (小牧市)
Access: A 15-minute walk from Komaki Sta. (小牧駅, KM06) on the Meitetsu
Komaki Line (名鉄小牧線), connected to the Subway Kamiiida Line (地下鉄上飯田線).
Admission: General admission 900 Yen; University & Senior HS students 600
Yen; Junior HS & Elementary school students 300 Yen; Holders of a Certificate
of Disability and one accompanying person free.
Website: https://museum.menard.co.jp/

Other current exhibitions

For more information on current exhibitions inand around Nagoya, see the NIC website atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp

The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition 6th Tokai Exhibition
改組 新 第6回日展東海展

When: Wed. 29 Jan. to Sun. 16 Feb. (10:00 - 18:00; 11:00 –18:00 on 29 Jan.; 10:00 - 20:00 on Fridays; 10:00 - 16:00 on 16
Feb.; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Where: Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art Gallery (愛知県美術館ギャラリー), Aichi Arts Center (愛知芸術文化センター) 8F, Higashi Ward (東区)Nagoya City Science Museum Special Exhibition: teamLab★Future Park and Animals of Flowers, Symbiotic Lives
名古屋市科学館 特別展「 チームラボ 学ぶ！未来の遊園地と、花と共に生きる動物達」

When: Until Sun. 16 Feb. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays & the third Friday of the month.
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)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/
Exhibition website: https://futurepark.teamlab.art/places/ncsm

Kariya City Art Museum: Posters from the 1960s and1970s - Underground Theater
刈谷市美術館「1960-70年代のポスター ―アングラ演劇を中心に―」

When: Until Sun. 23 Feb. (9:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30)
Closed Mondays, & Wed. 12 Feb.
Where: Kariya City Art Museum (刈谷市美術館), Kariya City (刈谷市)
Website: https://www.city.kariya.lg.jp/museum/index.html(Japanese)Yokoyama Art Museum: Transcending Eras - Early Modern
and Modern Ceramic Beauty
横山美術館「 じだいをつなぐ 近代・現代陶磁の美」

When: Until Sun. 1 Mar. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30)
Closed Mondays.
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art: Kimura - A Japanese「フランスに生きた日本人画
Painter in France ヤマザキ マザック 美術館
家 木村忠太の世界 色と線の美しい記憶」

When: Until Sun. 8 Mar. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun. &national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック 美術館) in Higashi Ward (東区)Website: www.mazak-art.com

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art: Masterpieces of
Impressionism: The Courtauld Collection
愛知県美術館「コートールド美術館展 魅惑の印象派」

When: Until Sun. 15 Mar. (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on Fridays;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 24
Feb. [nat. hol.], 9 Mar.) & Tue. 25 Feb.
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
Exhibition website: https://courtauld.jp/

The World of Sweets Art Exhibition in Nagoya

スイーツアートの世界展 in 名古屋
The pretty artworks on show at this exhibition are
all fake sweets, elaborately crafted to resemble
the real thing, and these handmade pieces are acondensation of the worldview of the creatorsthemselves. As well as 3-dimensional artworks, anumber of photographic pieces are presented,
giving the viewer a deeper insight into the worldof sweets art. Photos are also permitted, so you
can take snaps from various angles and post yourown artwork on social media.
When: Sat. 25 Jan. to Sun. 16 Feb. (11:00 18:00) Closed Mondays & Tuesdays (open Tue. 11
Feb. [nat. hol.]) & Wed. 12 Feb.
Where: TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO NAGOYA,
Naka Ward (中区) Shinsakae (新栄) 1-17-12
Access: A 7-minute walk south from Shinsakae-machi Sta. (新栄町駅, H11)
Exit 1 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線)
Admission: 600 Yen; Children 3 and under free.
Website: http://tgs.jp.net/event/pretty_sweets/

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In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change The 19th Seto no O-Hina Meguri

第19回陶のまち 瀬戸のお雛めぐり

Famed for its ceramics, Seto City ishosting its annual hina doll-themed
event. A four-meter tall "Hinamid"(hina pyramid), consisting of around
1,000 individual glass and ceramic hina
dolls, is on display at the Seto-Gura,
hina dolls adorn the surrounding
shopping district, and the town iscolorfully decorated. Visitors can enjoy
activities such as making a Seto warehina doll, enjoy special o-hina lunches
and sweets, and much more.
When: Sat. 1 Feb. to Sun. 8 Mar.
Where: Seto-Gura (瀬戸蔵) andsurrounding 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)

Ramen lovers, rejoice! Take yourself on a regional ramen road trip,
without leaving Sakae, as ramen stalls, carefully selected from allover Japan, descend once again on Nagoya. Be sure to buy a ramen
ticket, which can be exchanged for ramen at any stall, before
ordering.
When: Stage 1 - Sat. 1 to Wed. 5 Feb.; Stage 2 – Fri. 7 to Tue. 11(nat. hol.) Feb.; Stage 3 – Thu. 13 to Mon. 17 Feb. (10:30 - 20:00;
Last order 19:45.) No event Thu. 6 and Wed. 12 Feb.
Where: Edion Hisaya Hiroba (エディオン久屋広場) in Hisaya Odori Park
(久屋大通公園), Sakae (栄)Access: A 1-minute walk from Yaba-cho Sta. (矢場町駅, M04), Exit 6
on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Free. Ramen tickets (can be used at any stall) 900 Yen.
Website: https://www.ctv.co.jp/event/ramen/ (Japanese)

Photo courtesy of Seto City Marutto
Museum / Tourism Association

The 10 Fukuyose-Hina Gathering ~Fukuyose-Hina Projectth

第10回福よせ雛大集合〜福よせ雛プロジェクト

Seeking to give unwanted hina dolls a ‘second life’ and promote
tourism and vitality in Nagoya
and the Chubu region, theFukuyose-Hina Project began
in 2011. This year’s event willtake place at venues in
Nagoya City and around Aichi
and Gifu Prefectures, as wellas Tottori Prefecture andFrance. While hina dolls areusually dressed and arranged
in a very formal, traditional
Photo courtesy of Fukuyose Hina Projectsetting, at the exhibition you
can see hina dolls shopping,emperor dolls cradling babies, ladies-in-waiting competing in an
athletic event, imperial court musicians enjoying a drinking session,and other entertaining situations.
The exhibition will be held at other venues in addition to thoselisted below.
Check the website or Facebook page for details
Where & when:• Bunka no Michi Futabakan Wed. 19 Feb . – Mon. 24 Feb.
• Nagoya Castle Tue. 4 Feb. – Mon. 9 Mar.
• Chubu International Airport Centrair Wed. 5 Feb. – Sun. 15 Mar.
• Nakamura Police Station Late Feb. – Late Mar.
• E-Able Nagoya Sat. 22 Feb. – Mon. 9 Mar.
• Higashiyama Sky Tower Tue. 4 Feb. – Sun. 22 Mar.
• Toyota City Inabu Donguri Kobo Sat. 1 Feb. – Fri. 3 Apr.
• Gujo Hachiman Shitamachi Sat. 1 Feb. – Fri. 3 Apr.
Website: http://www.shakaibunka.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hukuyosehina

Kōnomiya Hadaka Matsuri

国府宮はだか祭

With around 10,000 semi-naked men participating, this is one of
the largest Hadaka Matsuri(lit. "naked festival") in Japan,
attracting some 200,000
spectators each year. The
flock of naked men rush to
the hall of worship,
energetically presenting anoffering of naoi-sasa (なおい笹 /green bamboo tied withpieces of cloth [naoi-gire / なお
Photo courtesy of Kōnomiya Shrineい布] on which men andwomen unable to participate
write their ages and wishes).
The climax takes place around 17:00, when the bare-skinned men
swarm on the one man designated the Shin-otoko (神男), in the
belief that touching him will rid them of misfortune.
When: Thu. 6 Feb. (15:00 - 18:00)
Where: Kōnomiya Shrine (国府宮神社) in Inazawa City (稲沢市)
Access: A 3-min. walk from the north exit of Kōnomiya Sta. (国府宮駅, NH47), Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線); or a 15-min. walkfrom Inazawa Sta. (稲沢駅, CA71), JR Tōkaidō Line (JR東海道本線).

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Nagoya Ramen Matsuri 2020

名古屋ラーメンまつり2020

Himakajima Fugu Matsuri

日間賀島ふぐまつり

Winter is the best time to enjoy
the fugu (ふぐ / pufferfish) for
which the island of Himakajima
is famous. The first 500 visitors
to arrive at the island's East Portor West Port on 9 Feb. will
receive a complimentary bowlof fugu-jiru (ふぐ汁 / fugu soup),a great way to warm up after
you get off the boat, and to
Photo courtesy of Himakajima Tourism Association
whet your appetite for
Himakajima's other culinary
offerings fresh from the sea.
When: Sun. 9 Feb. (from 9:00)
Where: Himakajima Island (日間賀島) East Port (東港) in front of the
Ozato Store (小里売店); and West Port (西港) in front of the Kamome
Store (かもめ売店)
Access: From Kōwa Sta. (河和駅, KC19, around 45 minutes from Nagoya)on the Meitetsu Kōwa Line (名鉄河和線) walk to Kōwa Port (河和港, 5
minutes) and take a high speed boat to Himakajima (around 20
minutes; Adults 1,420 Yen one way, 2,720 Yen return / Children 720
Yen one way, 1,380 return). Boats stop at West Port or East Port, orboth, then go on to Shinojima (篠島). Boats also depart from
Morozaki Port (師崎港). See the Meitetsu Kaijō Kankō-sen (名鉄海上観
光船) website (http://www.meikaijo.co.jp/timetable.html, Japanese)for details of high speed boat services from Kōwa and Morozaki.
Inquiries: Himakajima Tourism Association, Phone: 0569-68-2388;
E-mail: himaka@himaka.com (Japanese)

Kishida Riusei – A Retrospective「没後90年記念 岸田劉生展」

The painter Kishida Riusei(1891-1929) left an unparalleledimpression on Japanese modern art
history. Although he is mostwell-known for his portraits of his
beloved daughter, Reiko, Kishidacreated unique masterpieces across avariety of genres, including still lifeand landscapes. Kishida observed
existence, seeking beauty andpursuing a deep spirituality as hetraversed the path of his distinctive
style of realistic painting, his aesthetic
having a strong influence on young
artists exploring new art. This
Reiko Smiling (Important Cultural Property)
exhibition, marking 90 years since
15 Oct. 1921
Tokyo National Museum
Kishida's untimely death at the age
Image: TNM Image Archivesof 38, features around 150 works
Exhibited 8 Jan. to 16 Feb.
from all over Japan, from his earlywatercolor paintings to landscapes he created just prior to his death,a perfect opportunity to experience the essence of Kishida's art.
When: Until Sun. 1 Mar. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays; Last
entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 24 Feb.),
Tue. 25 Feb.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区)
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 1,400 Yen; University & Senior HS
students 900 Yen; Junior HS students and younger free. Also covers
admission to the permanent exhibition.
Website: http://www.art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change YANASE Takashi and Anpanman: YANASE
Takashi's 100th Birthday Special Exhibition

特別展「やなせたかし生誕100周年記念やなせたかしとアンパンマン展」

The popular children's character Anpanman is the creation of
Yanase Takashi (1919-2013), cartoonist, poet, illustrator, children'sbook author and more. In the year of the 100th anniversary of hisbirth, this exhibition for young and not so young follows Yanase's
diverse creative pursuits, including Anpanman, through original
story book art and tableau paintings, comic strips, poems andillustrations.
When: Until Sun. 29 Mar. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30)
Closed Mondays (or the next weekday when Monday is a national
holiday) and the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Sakurayama Sta. (桜山駅, S11) Exit 4
on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: General admission 1,300 (1,100) Yen; University &Senior HS students 900 (700) Yen; Junior HS students & younger
free; Bearers of a Certificate of Disability and up to 2 accompanying
persons receive a 50% discount at door. Proof of ID required for
University, Senior & Junior HS students. Price in ( ) is for advancesale tickets and groups of 20 or more.
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/

Nagoya City University School / Graduate
School of Design and Architecture – Exhibition of
Final Works
名古屋市立大学芸術工学部・大学院芸術工学研究科 卒業・修了制作展

See the work of final year undergraduate and graduate students
from areas including videography and animation, computer
graphics, product design, architectural design, community
development, and more.
When: Tue. 18 Feb. to Mon. 24 Feb. (10:00 – 19:00; 10:00 17:00 on 24 Feb.)
Where: ①Nagoya Citizen’s Gallery Yada (名古屋市民ギャラリー矢田) ②
Nagoya City University Kita Chikusa Campus (名古屋市立大学北千種キャンパス)
Access: ①A 5-minute walk south from Nagoya Dome Mae-Yada
Sta. (ナゴヤドーム前矢田, M13) Exit 1 on the Subway Meijo Line(地下鉄名城線). ②A short walk from City Bus (市バス) Kayaba (萱場) bus stop.
(Around 10 mins. walk between ①&②)
Admission: Free

NAGOYA AUTOTREND 2020

NAGOYAオートトレンド2020

If you love cars, this is the show for you. Japan’s major auto
manufacturers and independent workshops will be displaying theirvery own custom-built cars at this annual event.
When: Sat. 22 and Sun. 23 Feb. (10:00-17:00)
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや)
Access: A 8-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Sta. (金城ふ頭駅, AN11) on
the Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Admission: 2,300 (2,000) Yen for adults, 800 (500) Yen forelementary school students. Prices in ( ) are for advance tickets
available at FamilyMart stores. Up to two preschoolers may enterfor free with an adult.
Website: https://tv-aichi.co.jp/n-autotrend/2020/

NIKUniku Matsuri VS the 4th Aichi Meshi®
EXPO'20
肉ニクまつり VS 第4回あいちめし®EXPO'20

Enjoy the taste of beef, pork,
chicken, lamb, and more from allover Japan at this event for meat
lovers. There will also be boothswith representative local foods andproducts from municipalities in Aichi
prefecture.
When: Sat. 29 Feb. and Sun. 1
Mar. (10:00 - 18:00)
Where: Edion Hisaya Hiroba (エディオン久屋広場) in Hisaya Odori Park (久屋大通公園), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 1-minute walk from
Yaba-cho Sta. (矢場町駅, M04), Exit 6
on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Free. Charges apply for food and beverages.
Website: https://www.tebasaki-summit.jp/ (Japanese)

Nagoya Noh Theater March Special
Performance 名古屋能楽堂 三月特別公演

Program
Noh Kochō (胡蝶)Kyōgen Nabeyatsubachi (鍋八撥)Noh Funabenkei (船弁慶)
When: Sat. 7 Mar. (from 13:30)
Where: Nagoya Noh Theater (名古屋能楽堂)
Access: A 10-minute walk from Sengen-cho Sta. (浅間町駅, T05) Exit 1
on the Tsurumai Subway Line (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Tickets: Reserved 5,200 Yen; Non-reserved: Adults 4,100 Yen, Students(25 years old and under) 2,100 Yen. Non-reserved tickets available atthe door for the above prices plus 500 Yen. 10% discount available
upon presentation of a passport or other proof of foreign nationality (atNagoya Noh Theater only). Free wireless headset audio guide available(Japanese, English).
Learn more about the performance at a Study Session on Sat. 22
Feb. (from 14:00). Fee applies; Discount ticket set (includes Study
Session and performance tickets) also available. Limited to 60 places;
Junior HS students and older. (Japanese)
Inquiries: Nagoya Noh Theater, phone: 052-231-0088

Star Gazing at the Science Museum – The
Moon and Venus

名古屋市科学館 市民観望会「月と金星をみる会」
Following a brief talk at the planetarium you will proceed to therooftop's main telescope and various other telescopes to observe thenight’s recommended celestial objects. (Commentary in Japanese; Inpoor weather, event will be limited to planetarium presentation.)
When: Sat. 7 Mar. (18:15 - 20:30)
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Planetarium"Brother Earth" (プラネタリウム「Brother Earth」)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09 / T07) Exit 5
on the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Participation: Adults 700 Yen, Junior HS and Elementary School
students 300 Yen. Numbers are limited to 250 participants. (Children of
Junior HS age and younger must be accompanied by an adult guardian.)
To apply, send a reply-paid post card (with the representative’s name,address, phone number, the names of all participants and the numberof adults and children in your group) to: 〒460-0008 Nagoya, Naka Ku,
Sakae 2-17-1, Nagoya City Science Museum to arrive by Sat. 15 Feb.
(address to: "March 7 - Stars"). (Applications other than by reply-paid
postcard not accepted.)

Nagoya City Science Museum - Night
Planetarium: The Big Bang Theory

名古屋市科学館 プラネタリウム夜間投影「ビッグバン宇宙論」
The universe is thought to have originated some 138 million years ago
in the enormous explosion (or explosive expansion) known as the Big
Bang, and continues to expand today. Explore the history of theuniverse as revealed by modern physics. Limited to High School students
and older. (Commentary in Japanese.)
When: Fri. 20 Mar. (nat. hol.) (18:30 - 19:30)
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Planetarium"Brother Earth" (プラネタリウム「Brother Earth」)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09 / T07) Exit 5
on the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Participation: 700 Yen. Limited to 350 participants (High School
students and older).
To apply, send a reply-paid post card (with the event name, date, yourname, address, the number of participants in your group [maximum 5],participants’ names, phone number, and return address and addressee
section completed) to: 〒460-0008 Nagoya, Naka Ku, Sakae 2-17-1,
Nagoya City Science Museum to arrive by Fri. 28 Feb. (address to:"March 20 – Night Planetarium"). (Applications other than by reply-paid
postcard not accepted.)

2020 International Theatre Performing Arts
Festival for Children and Young People in Nagoya

2020 国際子どもと舞台芸術・未来フェスティバル in 名古屋
Performances and workshops for children by performing arts troupes fromaround the world and Japan.
When: Sat. 9 and Sun. 10 May
Where: Higashi Playhouse (東文化小劇場), Citizen's Gallery Yada (市民ギャラリー矢田), Higashi Library (東図書館), Meijo University Nagoya Dome-Mae
Campus (名城大学ナゴヤドーム前キャンパス), AEON MALL Nagoya Dome Mae(イオンモールナゴヤドーム前)
Tickets: Free to 1,800 Yen, depending on performance. Available from the
Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency Ticket Guide (Nadya Park 8F), andAgency-managed facilities from February.
Inquiries: Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency Ticket Guide, phone:052-249-9387

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Hakken! NAGOYA is a
publication compiled by
NagoyaInternational Centervolunteers. Hakken means"discover" in Japanese.
Whole issues are available
on the NIC website.

Momo no Sekku is celebrated bydecorating hina arare (colored,
bite-sized rice crackers) andhishimochi (diamond-shaped ricecake), and peach blossoms, drinking
shirozake, and having chirashi zushi
and a clear soup with clams.

March 3: Momo no Sekku / Hinamatsuri, Girls Day
桃の節句 / ひな祭り

In Nagoya, a Nagoya local
food okoshimono (steamed
rice flour pressed into theshapes of good luck symbols)is also eaten. Check Hakken
Nagoya Issue 3: Nagoya
Meshi for more information.

This is a day to celebrate girls.
Because it is held when thepeach blossoms bloom, it iscalled Momo no Sekku(“Peach Season Festival”).
Hina dolls representing animperial wedding are put on
display and girls wear kimono
to celebrate their growth. The
first Momo no Sekku after agirl is born is called
Hatsuzekku (初節句 / はつぜっく)
and is especially festive.

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Movie Theaters & Upcoming Movies
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1.MIDLAND SQUARE CINEMA.................................................... (052)527-8808✩
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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.

★HEAVY TRIP

へヴィ・
トリップ／俺たち崖っぷち北欧メタル！

Johannes Holopainen, Minka Kuustonen/dir. Jukka Vidgren /From Feb.1 <6>★DISOBEDIENCE

ロニートとエスティ 彼女たちの選択

Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams /dir. Sebastian Lelio /From Feb.7 <5>★UNA STORIA SENZA NOME / THE STOLEN CARAVAGGIO

盗まれたカラヴァッジョ

Micaela Ramazzotti, Renato Carpentieri /dir. Roberto Ando /From Feb.8 <5>★1917 1917 命をかけた伝令

George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman /dir. Sam Mendes /From Feb.14 <4><5>★CELLE QUE VOUS CROYEZ / WHO YOU THINK I AM
私の知らないわたしの素顔

Nicole Garcia, Juliette Binoche /dir. Safy Nebbou /From Feb.14 <5>10

NAGOYA CALENDAR★ANTRUM: THE DEADLIEST FILM EVER MADE

アントラム 史上最も呪われた映画

dir. Michael Laicini /From Feb.15 <6>★A HIDDEN LIFE

名もなき生涯

August Diehl, Valerie Pachner /dir.Terrence Malick /From Feb.21 <5>★MIDSOMMAR

ミッドサマー

Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor /dir. Ari Aster /From Feb.21 <6>★DER GOLDENE HANDSCHUH / THE GOLDEN GLOVE
屋根裏の殺人鬼フリッツ・ホンカ

Jonas Dassler, Margarete Tiesel/dir. Fatih Akin/From Feb.21 <5>★CAMPEONES / CHAMPIONS

だれもが愛しいチャンピオン

Javier Gutiérrez, Athenea Mata/dir. Javier Fesser/From Feb.29 <5>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 tiny.cc/NCBB 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 1-minute walk from Kurumamichi Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:052-936-0039
English RAKUGO - Experience traditional rakugo with Sayohime.
Solo storyteller portrays various characters & spins tale using only towel &folding fan as props. Sun. 16 Feb. (18:30-20:00) at Nagoya Int'l Center 3F(Subway Kokusai Center Sta., Exit 2). 2000 Yen; reservations req. NPO
International Cross Culture Promotion Center, Phone: 080-1559-9744 /E-mail: international0317_npo@yahoo.co.jp

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/★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
Spring Party – Int’l exchange event, casual party setting with
games, prizes, & chance to learn & experience Japanese culture. Nagoya
Int’l Center 3F (Subway Kokusai Center Sta., Exit 2) Sun. 1 Mar. (18:30 20:30) 1500 Yen; reservations req. Reservations / inquiries: NPO
International Cross Culture Promotion Center, Phone: 080-1559-9744 /E-mail: international0317_npo@yahoo.co.jp
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

Japanese Language Classes
Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00 - 11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter - near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 2,700 Yen in total for all 9
lessons; handouts extra. Term: 6 Jan. to 16 Mar., 2020. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)

Places of Worship★Anglican / Episcopal Church in Japan - English services every 4th
Sun. 14:30 at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-minute walk from
Gokiso Sta., Exit 4 (Tsurumai / Sakuradori Lines) Email:office.chubu@nskk.org; FB: St. Matthew's Cathedral English Service;
Website: nskk.org/chubu/”A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na” Japanese Conversation Class - Thu. from10:30 to 12:00 at Aichi Int'l Plaza; 2 blocks west of Shiyakusho Sta. Exit
5. Classes 9 Jan. to 12 Mar., 2020. 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons. Join
anytime. Phone: Miki 052-723-7297; Email: akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★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★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★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★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★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

Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30.
Hoshigaoka Community Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway Hoshigaoka
Sta. Exit 4) Current term 7 Jan. - 17 Mar. 3,000 Yen/term plus textbook
cost. Beginner & Intermediate Class. Inquiries - E-mail:hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone: 080-4547−9290; Website:
http://nirokukai.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

Japanese class for beginners - Sat. AM, Nadya Park 6F (Nagoya
City Civic Activity Promotion Center) , 7-min. walk from Sakae Sta. exit 7& 8. Beginner - 10:00-11:20, Upper - 11:25-12:25. Feb. 29 – Jun. 13.
Beginner 300 Yen / lesson, Upper 500 Yen / lesson, 15 lessons. Phone:
070-1613-1996; Email: jlangue2@gmail.com; Website:
https://jlangue2.wixsite.com/mysite★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/

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★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/

Meeting & Activities
Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group(Provisional) - Meetings are held every 4th Sunday from 13:00 at
Nagoya Civic Activity Promotion Center, 6th floor, Nadya Park, Sakae.
Contact us via e-mail: amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or 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★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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