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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

Follow us @the_nic

Find us on Facebook

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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 (andoccasionally other locations) as they read story books intheir own languages from the library's vast collection ofinternational children's books.
Participation is free!
When:① Sat. 5 Mar. (10:30-11:00)② Sun. 27 Mar. (14:00 - 14:30)
Where:①Nakamura Library (中村図書館), Nakamura Ward (中村区)
Nakamura-machi Chanoki (中村町茶ノ木) 25②Nagoya International Center 3F Library
Places:①10 (first in, first served)②10 (around 3 people per group, not including infants;
first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period
for each session:①No reservation required.
②10:00 Sun. 13 Mar. to Fri. 25 Mar.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-0100

Midori Multicultural Event

みどり多文化交流会

Nagoya International Center, with Midori Tabunka-kyosei
Boranetto, presents this online multicultural interaction
event, featuring guests with connections to Midori Ward,
opportunities to hear about groups engaged in
multicultural activities, and also to think about acommunity where Japanese and foreigners alike can live
comfortably through activities and an exchange session.
Please note that this event will be held in Japanese.
When: Sun. 20 Mar. (14:00 - 16:00)
Where: Online (via Zoom)
Places: 30 (first in, first served; preference given to thoseresiding, working or attending school in Midori Ward)
Reservations: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation
Division via the website, e-mail or phone, until places arefilled.
E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-5689
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

Regional Internationalization Seminar 2022:
Empathy Connects People
地域の国際化セミナー2022「エンパシー（共感）が人をつなぐ」

In recent years, Nagoya City's population has come to include a diverse arrayof people with differing values and backgrounds, making communities more
complex and diverse. Empathy is the first step that allows people of different
backgrounds to recognize and accept one another. With 'empathy' as a
keyword, participants will deepen their understanding of how foreign
residents feel and how they view society, through guests' presentations anda workshop. Please see the NIC website for details.
When: Sat. 12 Mar. (10:00 - 16:30)
Part 1 - Guest Dialogue: Hints for Dealing with Diversity (10:00 - 12:15)
Part 2 - Workshop: Experiencing Empathy (13:00 - 16:30)*Workshop participation limited to venue participants only. Online viewers
also able to view Workshop.
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall, and online
Places: At venue – 40; Online – 90. (First in, first served)
Admission: Free
Reservations: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division via the
NIC website, E-mail, or phone (office hours 9:00 to 17:00, Tue. to Sun.) until
places are filled. *Interpreting available for venue viewing participants.
Please reserve by 17:00 Thu. 3 Mar. if interpreting is required.
E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-5689
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

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

A registration and information session will be held for Language Volunteers
and Disaster Language Volunteers.
Those registering as Disaster Language Volunteers will also participate in the
Disaster Language Volunteer Training Session.
For details of volunteer activities and requirements for registration, please
see the NIC website at https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
When: Sat. 23 Apr. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3, or online (via
Zoom. *Depending on the COVID-19 situation, session may be held online
only.)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division (via the NIC
website, e-mail, phone, or in person) before 17:00, Fri. 22 Apr.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp■Gyōseishoshi Consultations
行政書士による相談

A gyōseishoshi (行政書士), or administrative scrivener, is a nationally accredited certified administrative procedures legal
specialist. As a profession, gyōseishoshi provide support with various government-related applications and procedures.
Consultations with a gyōseishoshi are available twice a week at the Nagoya International Center Information Counter.
Consultations are free, but preference will be given to those with reservations.
Gyōseishoshi can provide assistance with・procedures related to immigration
・procedures involved in setting up a businessIf you have a question about administrative procedures, please contact the NIC Information Counter to make an
appointment.
When: Wed. and Sun. (13:00 - 17:00; Session length max. 50 minutes per person; Last session from 16:00.)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter
Reservations: Call or visit the NIC Information Counter in person; Phone: 052- 581-0100.

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Living in Nagoya■Plan ahead for garbage disposal whenmoving 引っ越しごみは計画的にSpring is a time when a lot of people move to another area. Checkthe appropriate disposal method for your unwanted items, anddispose of them in the proper manner. Particularly in the case ofnon-burnable garbage and large-sized garbage, of which collection
takes place only once a month, it is important to confirm thecollection date, and put out your garbage in a planned manner, a little
at a time, 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)

① To 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)② Purchase large-sized garbage collection payment certificates(stickers).
These can be purchased at convenience stores andsupermarkets in the city. Payment certificates are
non-refundable.
③ Affix 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 an appliance retailer, either ① the store
where you buy a new or replacement appliance or ② a nearby
appliance retailer; Or ③ take the appliance yourself to a designatedcommercial disposal location. (Contact the environmental affairs
office of the ward in which you reside for details.)

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.

★Not sure how or when to dispose of an item?

Use the Recyclables and Waste Separation App "3R" (ThreeR)
More information: https://bit.ly/3H0snHu
Also see the Nagoya City Garbage Reduction andRecycling Guide at https://bit.ly/3AOIbLx

Inquiries: Operations Division, City of Nagoya Environmental Affairs
Bureau, phone: 052-972-2394 (Japanese)★If you need an interpreter when making an inquiry about garbage
and recyclables, use the NIC’s Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.
(See page 2.)■Don’t forget the Final tax return / Kakutei
shinkoku 確定申告を忘れずに

Kakutei shinkoku (確定申告) is the declaration of your entire income
for the period from 1 January to 31 December of the previous year,
along with the amount of tax payable on that income as calculated byyou, which you make to your regional tax office.
Those required to file a final tax return include those who are
self-employed, those who have been working in Japan yet did notundertake a year-end adjustment (nenmatsu chōsei / 年末調整),
those who received income from two or more employers (forexample, a language teacher who taught at two or more schools),
and so on. People who left their previous job and did not return toemployment after that are also required to file a final tax return.
Your final tax return filed this year will be for income earned from 1
January to 31 December of 2021, or Reiwa 3. The period for filingyour final tax declaration is from Wednesday 16 February to
Tuesday 15 March.
See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3GQnh0r for more
information.

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NAGOYA CALENDAR 2022. 3■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:

6 Mar. (8:45 – 12:00)
20 Mar. (8:45 – 12:00)
27 Mar. (8:45 – 14:00)*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, andat 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: I'm on rehabilitation for a workplace injury, but my employer wants me back at work
外国人暮らしのQ＆A「現在職場でのけがでリハビリ中だが、会社が戻ってほしいと言っている」

At the beginning of the year, I was injured at work, sustaining injuries to my face and a broken leg. My
employer handled all of my medical treatment and leave. I'm currently undergoing rehabilitation, but myemployer says they want me to go back to work. I still feel pain from my injuries, so can I really go back towork? I'm receiving workers' compensation, but can I also request consolation money or damages from myemployer?
It seems that you are currently receiving medical treatment compensation benefits (ryōyō hoshō kyūfu / 療養補償給付)
through workers' compensation insurance (rōsai hoken / 労災保険, or rōdōsha saigai hoshō hoken / 労働者災害補償保険) for
your injuries sustained in an accident at work, and compensation for absence from work (kyūgyō hoshō kyūfu / 休業補償給付)
to make up for the loss of wages resulting from your having to take leave.
Although your employer seems to be requesting that you return to work, we believe that the decision on whether you are able towork again or whether you require more leave to continue medical treatment should be determined by the Labor Standards
Inspection Office (rōdō kijun kantokusho / 労働基準監督署) based on a medical certificate (shindansho / 診断書) issued by adoctor.
When you consult a doctor, you should give an accurate explanation of your actual physical condition. The doctor will diagnose
whether you still require medical treatment, whether you have recovered, or whether there is no possibility of further recovery
from your current condition, and inform the Labor Standards Inspection Office of the diagnosis.
For details of workers' compensation insurance, please consult the Labor Standards Inspection Office with jurisdiction over the
relevant area.
In addition, given that workers' compensation insurance provides medical treatment compensation and various other benefits, it
could be said that an employer's responsibility to provide compensation for accidents in the workplace is covered by workers'
compensation. Consolation money or damages (isharyō / 慰謝料) does not fall within the scope of workers' compensation. If,
for example, there has been a violation of the employer's health and safety obligations (anzen hairyo
gimu / 安全配慮義務), it seems that it would be possible to seek consolation money or damages.
Should you decide to seek consolation money or damages, you will need to consult a legal specialist suchas a lawyer.
NIC Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents - A free civic advisory service for foreign
residents is available in person or by telephone at the NIC Information Counter.
Phone: 052-581-0100 E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★See page 2 for Free Legal Consultations, Gyoseishoshi Consultations, and more.

Read the Tsunami Hazard Map「あなたの街の津波ハザードマップ」
を読もう

The City of Nagoya provides Tsunami Hazard Maps for areas of the city which could
be at risk of inundation if tsunami were to occur. Although published in Japanese,knowing how to read a few of the captions on the map side will allow you to assess
the potential hazard for your home, school or workplace. You can also check thelocation of Tsunami Evacuation Buildings. (See page 6 for more tsunami-related
information.)

過去の地震を考慮した最大クラス

津波避難ビル一覧

tsunami hinan biru ichiran(List of Tsunami Evacuation Buildings)

kako no jishin o kōryo shita saidai
kurasu(largest class tsunami taking historicalearthquake data into account)

あらゆる可能性を考慮した最大クラス
arayaru kanōsei o kōryo shita saidai
kurasu(largest class tsunami taking all
possibilities into account)

浸水範囲

shinsui han'i(extent of inundation)

最大浸水深saidai shinsui shin(maximum inundation depth)

以上 ijō
(over 〜; more than 〜)

浸水開始時間（浸水深30cm）

shinsui kaishi jikan (shinsuishin
30cm)(time until inundation begins[inundation depth 30cm])

未満 miman(under 〜; less than 〜)

浸水開始時間 shinsui kaishi jikan

分 fun/pun(minutes)(time until inundation begins)

Check the Tsunami Hazard Map for yourward on the City of Nagoya website:

Nakamura Ward
Atsuta Ward
Nakagawa Ward

Mizuho Ward
Minami Ward
Midori Ward

Minato Ward

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Be Prepared for Tsunami
Many residents may have been surprised recently when tsunami advisories and even warnings were issued forparts of Japan after a dramatic undersea volcanic eruption unleashed tsunami that inundated much of Tonga
and also affected a number of other countries. While the effects of the Tonga tsunami were negligible here, it
was a reminder of the unpredictability of nature, and the potential for a distant disaster to have an impact on
the lives of people elsewhere. And many readers will recall the much closer Tohoku Earthquake and thedevastation wrought by the ensuing tsunami on 11 March 2011.
Have you ever thought about what you would do if tsunami were forecast for Ise Bay? Do you know which partsof Nagoya City are estimated to be at the most risk? How can you find out if your home, school or workplace is
at risk? And if you need to evacuate, where should you go?

Tsunami Hazard Maps

The City of Nagoya has issued Tsunami Hazard Maps (anata no machi no tsunami hazādo mappu / あなたの街の津
波ハザードマップ) to inform residents of the results of damage estimation surveys for the largest class of tsunami based ondata from historical earthquakes, and taking a range of possibilities into account. This data is represented on the map
side of the Hazard Map, together with a list of Tsunami Evacuation Buildings, which are also indicated on the map.
The information side of the Hazard Map features information including how to be prepared for tsunami, how toevacuate, and what to take with you. For more on Tsunami Hazard Maps, see page 5.

What to do if a tsunami warning, etc. is issued for Nagoya City
 If you feel the shaking of a strong earthquake, move away from the coastline and rivers immediately.
 A tsunami could occur even when an earthquake seems small, or you may not have even noticed the tremor. Listen out for
information on tsunami on TV or radio, and if a tsunami warning is issued, evacuate to a safe, high place.

 Elderly people, infants and toddlers and other people who need more time to evacuate should evacuate as early as possible.
 Evacuate on foot. (Refrain from using a car or other vehicle to evacuate to avoid the risk of traffic jams.)
 When evacuating, be sure to turn off any cooking equipment, etc. that could cause a fire, and lock your doors.
 The tide may not necessarily recede before a tsunami reaches the shore.
When a major tsunami warning is issued

If a major tsunami warning (ō-tsunami keihō / 大津波警報) is issued, you will need to escape to high ground, where thetsunami will not reach, immediately. If you do not have time to reach high ground, or there is no high ground nearby, seek
temporary refuge in a Tsunami Evacuation Building (see below).
Tsunami will come in multiple waves. Don't leave the safety of your refuge until the tsunami warning is lifted.

When a tsunami warning is issued

If a tsunami warning (tsunami keihō / 津波警報) is issued, move away from the coastline and evacuate to a safe place.
Moving to a low-lying area, a basement or other low area is dangerous. Keep the potential for aftershocks of the initialearthquake in mind, and evacuate to a high, earthquake-resistant building.
Don't go into the water or approach the coastline until the tsunami warning is lifted.

When a tsunami advisory is issued

If a tsunami advisory (tsunami chūihō / 津波注意報) is issued, come out of the water if swimming, etc., and move away fromthe coastline. Stay away from the coastline until the tsunami advisory is lifted.

Tsunami Evacuation Buildings

The City of Nagoya's current tsunami countermeasures are based on a scenario of anearthquake of the most powerful class triggering tsunami which would reach Nagoya City
within 96 minutes (at the earliest, with a wave height of 30cm), with the maximum height oftsunami in areas around the shore estimated at 3.6m. In order to save lives in such a scenario,
the City of Nagoya has designated Tsunami Evacuation Buildings (tsunami hinan biru / 津波避難ビル).
Following an earthquake, if a tsunami warning or major tsunami warning is issued for Ise Bay
and Mikawa Bay, residents will need to escape to an elevated location out of reach of tsunami.
Tsunami Evacuation Buildings are Designated Emergency Assembly Points* to use in the eventof a tsunami.
A Tsunami Evacuation Building can be identified by a green sticker affixed prominently at theentrance or other easily visible part of the exterior of the building. The symbol uses the JIS
pictogram for Tsunami Evacuation Building, and text in five languages (Japanese, English,
Chinese, Portuguese, and Korean).
Tsunami Evacuation Buildings are located mainly in areas designated Tsunami Disaster Alert
Areas (tsunami saigai keikai kuiki / 津波災害警戒区域) in Nakamura Ward, Mizuho Ward,
Atsuta Ward, Nakagawa Ward, Minato Ward, Minami Ward and Midori Ward. The number of
Tsunami Evacuation Buildings will continue to increase as more are designated.
List of Tsunami Evacuation Buildings (as at 1 Jan. 2022) - List (in Japanese) can be viewed on the City of Nagoya website athttps://bit.ly/3oh3wYN*The two designations of evacuation shelters are as follows.
1. Designated Emergency Assembly Point (shitei kinkyū hinan basho / 指定緊急避難場所): A place to initially evacuate to in orderto protect yourself from the immediate danger of the disaster (site will vary by type of disaster)
2. Designated Evacuation Shelter (shitei hinanjo / 指定避難所): A place where you can seek refuge for a certain period if yourresidence is affected by the disaster and you are unable to return home
For more information on Designated Emergency Assembly Points and Designated Evacuation Shelters, see the Nagoya Emergency
Evacuation Guide at https://bit.ly/3rglb4C.

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Exhibitions
Special Exhibition: Hunters on Land

特別展
「大地のハンター展 ―陸の上にも4億年―」

Predators have diversified over the 400 million years since
they began living on land. Focusing on the essential behavior
for their survival, hunting, this exhibition examines theevolution of predators' jaws and teeth, their hunting
techniques, and the role they play and their importance inthe ecosystem.
A multitude of zoological specimens of diverse hunters arepresented, from a gigantic Cretaceous crocodile to modern
amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and arthropods.
Exhibits of familiar hunters including lions, tigers, wolves andbirds of prey such as owls, hawks, falcons and more will
illustrate the unique characteristics of predators.
Exhibits include such treasures of natural science as one of
the world's largest saltwater crocodile skulls, and specimensfrom the Yoshimoto Collection (renowned for its immaculate
stuffed mammals) and the Sengoku Collection (famed for its
amphibian and reptile specimens).
Enthusiastically exploring the secrets of predators and thehunting techniques they use to survive, the exhibition looks at
the outstanding senses of a variety of hunters, wasps

DC Exhibition - The Art of DC - The
Dawn of Super Heroes「DC展 スーパーヒーローの誕生」

One of America's largest comic bookpublishers, DC's creations include
internationally popular superheroes
including Batman, Superman and
Wonder Woman, as well as supervillains such as the Joker and Harley
Quinn, who have risen to popularity inrecent years through appearances infeature films. This exhibition, planned
by Art Ludique-Le Musée in Paris,features over 400 pieces, from rare
original comic pages and design
artwork to costumes and props
actually used in the movies, andSensation Comics #16 Cover
sculptures, illustrations and other art
1943 Artiste Harry-G-Peter
pieces. Explore eight fascinating
DETECTIVE COMICS and all
relatedcharacters and elements
decades of the history of DC Comics©&™DC (s22)
as it has adapted to the times andcontinued to craft the tales of its
original characters.
When: Tue. 8 Mar. to Sun. 8 May(9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (open
21 Mar., 2 May) and the 4th Tuesdayof the month (22 Mar., 26 Apr.).
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Access: 150m south from Sakurayama
Sta. (桜山駅, S11) Exit 4 on the Subway
Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: General admission 1,500(1,300) Yen; University & Senior HS
BatmanVSuperman Dawn ofJustice 2016 Superman Costume
students 900 (700) Yen; Junior HS
worn by Henry Cavill
students & Elementary students 500™ & © DC Comics. (s22)(300) Yen. Prices in ( ) are for advancepurchase tickets and groups of 20 people. Bearers of a
Certificate of Disability or Intractable Disease Patient Medical
Subsidy Recipient Certificate and up to 2 accompanying persons
may enter for half the at-door price upon presentation ofcertificate. ID required for University, Senior & Junior HS
students.
Exhibition website: https://artofdc.jp/nagoya/Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/★Please note that events may be subject to change due tothe ongoing COVID-19 situation.

★Be sure to wear a mask, measure your temperature, andfollow any other COVID-19 preventive measures implemented at venues.
★Check official websites in advance to confirm what
measures are in place, and for updates to events.

manipulating much larger creatureswith poison, and more.
When: Sat. 12 Mar. to Sun. 12 Jun.
(9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays (open 21 Mar., 2 May), Fri.
18, Tue 22 Mar., Fri. 15 Apr., Tue. 10,
Fri. 20 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)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07) Exit 4 & 5 on
the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Admission: General admission 1,600 (1,400) Yen; University & Senior HS students
900 (700) Yen (student ID required); Junior HS & Elementary school students 500(300) Yen; Pre-school-aged children free. Holders of a Certificate of Disability and up
to 2 accompanying persons receive a 50% discount on tickets at door uponpresentation of Certificate. Prices in ( ) are for advance purchase tickets, available
until 11 Mar. Covers entry to all Nagoya City Science Museum exhibits, excluding thePlanetarium.
Exhibition website: https://tv-aichi.co.jp/huntersonland/ (Japanese)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

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

When: Until Sun. 6 Mar. (9:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.) Closed
Mondays.
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)
Website: https://bit.ly/2ZNA8jM (Japanese) Minimal/Conceptual: Dorothee and Konrad Fischer andthe Art Scenes in the 1960s and 1970s「ミニマル/コンセプチュアル ドロテ＆コンラート・フィッシャーと1960-70年代
美術」

When: Until Sun. 13 Mar. (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on Fridays;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays.
Where: Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (愛知県美術館), Aichi Arts
Center (愛知芸術文化センター) 10F
Website: https://www-art.aac.pref.aichi.jp/

 Spectacular! Nagoya's Golden Era of Mosaic Murals「壮観！ナゴヤ・モザイク壁画時代」

When: Until Tue. 22 Mar. (10:00 – 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday).
Where: INAX Museums (INAXライブミュージアム) Clay Works (土・どろんこ館) Exhibition Room (企画展示室), Tokoname City (常滑市)
Website: https://livingculture.lixil.com/en/

 Who is Banksy?

「バンクシーって誰？展」

When: Until Sun. 27 Mar. (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on Fri. & Sat.
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.)
Where: Global Gate 3F garage NAGOYA (ガレージ名古屋) & 1F Atrium(アトリウム), Nakamura Ward (中村区)
Website: https://www.ctv.co.jp/whoisbanksy/index.html (Japanese) Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family
特別展「 尾張徳川家の雛まつり」

When: Until Sun. 3 Apr. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30.) Closed
Mondays (open 21 Mar.) and Tue. 22 Mar.
Where: The Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/en/ Collecting Van Gogh: Helene Kröller-Müller's Passion forVincent's Art「ゴッホ展――響きあう魂 ヘレーネとフィンセント」

When: Until Sun. 10 Apr. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays; Last
entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mon. 7 Mar. and Mon. 28
Mar.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区)
Website: https://art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

 The Artistry and Brilliance of Kyushu Porcelain「技と輝きが宿る 九州陶磁器展」

When: Until Sun. 17 Apr. (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)Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

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Living in Nagoya■Possession of Crossbows (Bow Guns) to be Banned

クロスボウ（ボウガン）
は所持禁止になります。

The law has been revised to prohibit the possession of crossbows in principle, and a permit will be required
to be able to own a crossbow.
After 15 March, 2022, illegal possession of a crossbow will be charged as a crime, with a penalty of up to
three years imprisonment, or a fine of up to 500,000 Yen.
What type of crossbows are subject to regulation?
Among bows that have a mechanism for fixing and releasing the draw string to fire arrows, those where
the kinetic energy of the arrow exceeds a value with the potential to endanger human life will be subject
to regulation.
What if I have a crossbow at home?
Apply for a permit from 15 March to 14 September 2022, or request that police dispose of it. If these measures aretaken within the designated period, you will not be charged with a crime.
How can I dispose of a crossbow?
Take the crossbow to the nearest police station, and police will dispose of it for free. Disposal requests can be made even
before 15 March.

■City of Nagoya Special Payment for Households Raising Children
名古屋市子育て世帯への臨時特別給付金の支給について

Eligible households raising children in Nagoya City can receive the Special Payment for Households Raising Children (kosodate setai e no rinji
tokubetsu kyūfukin / 名古屋市子育て世帯への臨時特別給付金) in cash.
Payment amount: 100,000 Yen per child.
(1) Households who received the Child Allowance (jidō teate / 児童手当) payment for September 2021
Application not required.
(2) Households receiving Child Allowance for a child born between 1 September 2021 and 31 March 2022
Application not required.
(3) Households raising children born between 2 April 2003 and 1 April 2006
Application required. *For assistance completing the application form, please come to the Nagoya International Center.
Application period: Wednesday 5 January to Thursday 31 March 2022 (Applications must be postmarked within this period)
Payment period: Payment will be made upon confirmation of your application (after 28 January 2022)
Payment amount: 100,000 Yen
Inquiries: Nagoya City Hall Special Payment for Households Raising Children Call Center
Phone: 052-930-5870 (Every day 9:00 - 17:30)*If you require interpreting assistance, please use the Nagoya International Center's Trio-Phone service (052-581-6112).
★For more information, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/32fkkrz■Special Benefit for Residence Tax-exempted Households, etc.
住民税非課税世帯等に対する臨時特別給付金について

A special payment of 100,000 Yen per household will be made to households that are exempted from paying residence tax (jūminzei / 住民税) or
whose income has drastically decreased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(1) Residence Tax-exempted Households
A notification (in an envelope) will be sent to you in early February 2022 by post. Check the contents of the Confirmation Notice, fill in therequired items, and send it to the City of Nagoya by post. The benefit will be deposited in the designated bank account between 1 and 2
months after posting your Confirmation Notice.
(2) Households Experiencing Substantial Reduction in Income
An application is required to receive the special benefit.
Inquiries: City of Nagoya Special Benefit Call Center
Phone: 050-3135-3260
Languages supported: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali
Service hours:
Until Sun. 6 Mar. - Weekdays 9:00 - 19:30; Sat., Sun. & national holidays 9:00 - 17:00
From Mon. 7 Mar. - Weekdays only 9:00 - 17:00★For more information, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3gsjXNq■Obtaining a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

新型コロナウイルスワクチン接種証明書の発行について

You can now obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate via smartphone app. Nagoya City residents who don't have an Individual
Number (My Number) card can still apply by post to the City of Nagoya. (For information on how to apply for a vaccination certificate
by post, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3FIfgcB .)COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate App
Download the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
(*App available in Japanese only)
What you'll need
App Store
Google Play Individual Number (My Number) card
 Individual Number card pass code
 Passport (if applying for a vaccination certificate for use overseas) Smartphone capable of reading the Individual Number card (NFC Type B compatible, iOS 13.7 or above, Android OS 8.0 or
above)
What to do Download the app. (*App may not be available on some models and operating system versions.)
 Follow the prompts and use your Individual Number card and passport (if applying for a vaccination certificate for use overseas)
to complete your application.
 Your vaccination certificate will be issued within the app.

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COVID-19■COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A

コロナワクチンQ&A

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

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

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

City of Nagoya website

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

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

If you have symptoms such as a fever, and are worried that you may have COVID-19, please consult your regular doctor or local clinic byphone first. Please do not go directly to the clinic without consulting staff in advance.
If you do not have a regular doctor or are unsure which medical clinic to consult, please contact the Nagoya City Examination andConsultation Center, whose staff will direct you to a medical facility where you can be examined and tested.
Phone: 050-3614-0741 (24 hours); Fax: 050-8882-9703
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies
Hakken! NAGOYA is a pub

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

Botanical Gardens, Higashiyama Zoo andBotanical Gardens

Images courtesy of Nagoya City Higashiyama Zoo &Botanical Gardens

It's getting warmer andwarmer, and the season forcherry blossom viewing isupon us. This time we would
like to introduce the Botanical
Gardens in the Higashiyama
Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
The gardens exhibit plants intheir natural habitat, so you
can enjoy them from season
to season.

In spring, we recommend walking through the Cherry Blossom Corridor(sakura no kairō / 桜の回廊). The gardens are very large, so take the free
Botanical Gardens Bus (shokubutsuen-nai basu / 植物園内バス) (one bus
every 30 minutes) and get off at the "Ohanabatake" (お花畑) stop, which
is right in front of the Cherry Blossom Corridor.

Also in the gardens is the oldest existing publicgreenhouse in Japan, which opened to the public
in 1937. (It was designated as an Important
Cultural Property in 2006.) It is a beautiful
building that was called "the most beautiful
crystal palace in the East”.
You can see many different kinds of plants at
once, including
pygmy date palms(Phoenix roebelenii)
which have beenplanted since thegardens opened in
1937. Why not takea walk around thepark?

Where: Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (東山動植物園),
Chikusa Ward (千種区)
When: 9:00 - 16:30. Closed Mondays, or the following weekday
if Monday is a national holiday.
Access: A 7-minute walk from Hoshigaoka Sta. (星ヶ丘駅, H18)
Exit 6 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線).
Admission: Adults (Senior HS students and older) 500 Yen;
Junior HS students and younger free; Nagoya City residents aged
65 and over 100 Yen (proof of age required).
Website: www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp*Garden times may change depending on the
COVID-19 situation. Please check the official
website before visiting.

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.

★THE BATMAN −ザ・バットマン−★APPLES 林檎とポラロイド★NIGHTMARE ALLEY ナイトメア・アリー★FORREST GUMP フォレスト・ガンプ/一期一会 ４K ニューマスター版★SING 2 シング：ネクストステージ★CANNIBAL LAKE ハングリー／湖畔の謝肉祭

Robert Pattinson , Colin Farrell / dir. Matt Reeves / from Mar. 11 <1><2><4>
Bradley Cooper , Cate Blanchett / dir. Guillermo Del Toro / from Mar. 25 <1><2><4>
Matthew McConaughey , Reese Witherspoon / dir. Garth Jennings / from Mar. 18 <4>★GOLDEN THREAD 金の糸Nana Dzhordzhadze , Guranda Gabunia / dir. Lana Gogoberidze / from Mar. 4 <5>10

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Aris Servetalis , Sofia Georgovassili / dir. Christos Nikou / from Mar. 11 <5>
Tom Hanks , Sally Field / dir. Robert Zemeckis / from Mar. 18 <5>

Jodi Hutton , Richard Summers-Calvert / dir. Louisa Warren / from Mar. 25 <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 https://bit.ly/2ZqD6If for guidelines and to submit a notice.
Cultural Learning Opportunities★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sun. of the month 13:00 16:00 near Kanayama Sta. Only actual cost charged for materials.
Reservations - Phone: 0562-93-0310; Fax: 0562-93-5214 (Ms. Suzuki)★Ikebana Communications - Enjoy your stay in Japan & make newfriends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat. 14:00 - 20:00
near Nagoya Int'l Center Bldg. Fee 1400 Yen / class. Call Mimi
090-4867-4264, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892★Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony inEnglish - Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to
traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes. Flower arranging & tea
ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons OK. Call
090-7431-4428 (Hideko).
★Experience Japanese culture by learning Ikebana - Basic lessons
with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & room fee).
Arimatsu Community Center (3 mins. from Meitetsu Arimatsu Sta.) 2nd /4th Sat. 10:00 - 12:00. Email: info@ikebanaworkshop.com or call:
080-5448-0015 (Kayoko)★Let's Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Try on a variety of kimonos and learn
about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Sat., 13:00 – 15:00, at Atsuta Shogai
Gakushu Center (a 15 min. walk from Subway Hibino Sta. Exit 1.) 500
Yen with tea. Phone/fax: 052-681-9414 (Yoshida YYclub)★Japanese traditional brush calligraphy - Try Japanese traditionalcalligraphy. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us one dayprior to your visit. 2 hours. Venue 3-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:
070-8310-0420
Japanese Language Classes
Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00-11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter-near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 4 Apr.-11 Jul. 14 lessons, 3,900
Yen total/term. Handouts 100 Yen/term. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Thu.
in-person lessons 14 Apr.-14 Jul. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons. Aichi Int'l
Plaza, 2 blocks west of Subway Shiyakusho Sta. (Meijo Line), (poss. online
depending on COVID-19 situation); Mon. free conversation online lessons(Zoom) 11 Apr.-11 Jul. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons; Join anytime! See
website for details: https://www.aloenagoyavol.com/; E-mail:akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★Hills Nihongo de Walk - Japanese lessons available at Yumeria
Tokushige 3F,above Tokushige Sta. on Sakura-dori Line. On Fri. at 18:30
to 20:10. Beginners to Advanced. Join anytime. Contact:
ankumi27@hotmail.com (Kumiko); 050-5585-0621 (Muto).
http://hillsnihongo.wix.com/hills-nihongo-class★Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30, 5 Oct.-15 Mar.
Hoshigaoka Community Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway Hoshigaoka
Sta. Exit 4) Beginner & Intermediate Class. Inquiries - E-mail:hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone: 080-4547-9290; Website:
http://nirokukai.com★Iroha Nihongo no Kai - Beginner class Thu. 10:15-11:45 at Nadya
Park 6F (Nagoya-shi Shiminkatsudo Suishin Center) 7-min. walk from
Sakae Sta., 5-min. walk from Yaba-cho Sta. Join anytime. Phone:
090-6595-1578 (Yumi) 090-4265-3033 (Ogata) E-mail:irohanihongonokai@yahoo.co.jp /Website:irohanihongonokai.web.fc2.com
Meeting & Activities★Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group - Meetings areheld in principle every 4th Saturday at various locations in Nagoya. Contact
us via e-mail: amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on Twitter:@aimcg_nagoya★CCEA - a non-profit organization promoting cultural exchange,international understanding, and friendships amongst women of allnationalities living in the Nagoya area. We hold eight general meetings ayear, host interest groups and social activities. Visit: http://cceanagoya.com/
Email: nagoyaccea@gmail.com★English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – Sat. 19:30 & Sun. 19:00
at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you
have a problem with alcohol.
★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://www.etjaichi.com/
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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