Nagoya International Center

ENGLISH EDITION

5
2022

May

O-Torii / Great Torii Gate, Nakamura Ward. See page 10.

Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Information Counter – Phone: 052-581-0100
Information on daily life, sightseeing, etc. in Japanese & English available Tue. to Sun. 9:00 – 19:00; Other languages see below.
E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Portuguese
SpanishChineseTue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Tue to Fri. 13:00 - 17:00;
Sat. & Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)

NIC Free Consultation Services for Foreign Residents
Available in person at NIC, by phone or online (via Skype). See the NIC
website for details.

◆Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談

Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00

KoreanThu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00

Filipino
Vietnamese
NepaliWed., Sat. (NEW), Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Wed., Sun. (NEW) 13:00 - 17:00

NIC Information Counter & Library hours

・Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 – 19:00
・Closed Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundaysof August & February

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
also available.

Nagoya International Center◆Gyoseishoshi Consultations 行政書士による相談◆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
counseling service 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).

Kintetsu
Bldg.

HIGASHIYAMA SUBWAY LINE

Egawa RouteMeitetsu
Dept.
Store

Nagoya Expwy

Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 byreservation only. Please leave your name and phone number on theanswering machine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you backat a later date to schedule your appointment.

SAKURA-DORI SUBWAY LINE
Unimall Underground Arcade
Hotel
Sakura-Dori
Castle Plaza
Midland
HijiechoSquareIntersection

Horikawa River

NAGOYA
Station◆Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談

Consult a certified administrative procedures legal specialist aboutprocedures related to immigration, setting up a business, etc. Wed. &Sun. 13:00 - 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052- 581-0100.

KOKUSAI CENTER
SUBWAY STATION

Dai Nagoya Bldg.

Nishiki-Dori◆Access: A 7-minute walk (via the Unimall underground shopping
arcade) from Nagoya Station (JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, Nagoya City
Subway Higashiyama & Sakura-dori lines); or a 2-minute walk from
Kokusai Center Station (S03) on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (walk past
Exit 2; passage connects to Nagoya International Center Building
basement).
◆Address: Nagoya-shi Nakamura-ku Nagono 1-47-1 Nagoya
International Center Building 3F*Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate
vicinity. Please note that NIC does not validate tickets or offer
discounted parking.

Search Japanese Classes in Nagoya City -なごにほ 名古屋市内の日本語教室サーチ「なごにほ」Find Japanese classes where you can enjoy studying with local people with なごにほ (NagoNiho).
Website: https://www.nic-nagoniho.jp/

Children's Story Book Time 外国語で楽しむ絵本の会

NIC Japanese Class for Children NIC子ども日本語教室

Listen to foreign volunteers in the NIC's 3F Library (and occasionallyother locations) as they read story books in their own languages fromthe library's vast collection of international children's books.
Participation is free!
When:① Sun. 8 May (14:00 - 14:30)② Sun. 22 May (14:00 - 14:30)③ Sat. 4 Jun. (10:30 - 11:00)
Where:①② Nagoya International Center 3F Library③ Nakamura Library (中村図書館), Nakamura Ward (中村区)
Nakamura-machi Chanoki (中村町茶ノ木) 25
Places:①② 10 (around 3 people per group, not including infants; first in, first served)③ 10 (first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period for eachsession:① 10:00 Sun. 1 May to 12:00 Fri. 6 May② 10:00 Sun. 8 May to 12:00 Fri. 20 May③ No reservation required.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-0100

Learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. For non-native
speakers of Japanese aged 6 to 15 (born between Apr. 2, 2007, and Apr. 1,
2016), and junior high school students born before Apr. 2, 2007. (Thoseattending evening junior high school classes, please see the NIC JapaneseClass for High School Students)
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City and those attending public
elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City.
When: Every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (10:00 - 11:30) (10 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Rooms 1 & 2, 5F Japanese-style
Room. *May move online depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 40 places (determined on a first-come, first-served basis)
How to Apply:・Residents of Nagoya City, those attending or planning to attend public
elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City: Apply via the NIC
website from Sun. 24 Apr. (from 10:00). Interview: Sun. 8 May (from 10:00)
at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3・Other applicants (if vacancies remain): Apply via the NIC website
between 10:00 Tue. 10 May and 17:00 Fri. 13 May. (*Preference given toresidents of Nagoya City and those attending public elementary or juniorhigh schools in Nagoya City.)
Application form and further information can be found athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

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https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Keep updated on NIC events,
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Magazine, and browse backissues of the Nagoya Calendar

Evacuation Information

Should evacuation information 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 https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for updates to NIC events.
NIC Japanese Class for High School Students
NIC 高校生日本語教室

For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April 2007)
currently attending or aspiring to enter high school and requiring
assistance with Japanese language acquisition. The class aims to help
students acquire the foundations of Japanese necessary for their studies,to enable them to complete their high school studies and pursue careers.
(Junior high school students, except those enrolled in evening courses,
please see NIC Japanese School for Children.)
Applicants and parents must also attend an interview and make payment
on 8 May.
When: Every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (14:00 - 16:00) (10 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2. *May move online
depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 15; Preference given to residents of Nagoya City or thoseattending high school within Nagoya City. If applications exceed capacity,
participants will be determined by interview.
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website between
10:00 Tue. 26 Apr. and 17:00 Sat. 7 May. Interview, payment of fee: Sun. 8
May (from 14:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3. *Interview may be held online
depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Application form and further information can be found athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

NIC Nihongo no Kai Japanese Class for Adults
NIC 日本語の会

Learn Japanese language, customs and culture required for everyday life
with volunteers. For details of class types, times and capacity, see the NIC
website.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, details may change greatly prior to
or following commencement of classes. Information will be updated via thewebsite when necessary; please be sure to check.
When: Every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (10 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Rooms
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 10 lessons (plus 500 - 1,000 Yen for materials)
Places: 8-18 places available per course; In the event of excess
applications, places will be allocated by lottery. Open to non-native
speakers of Japanese (excluding elementary & junior high school
students) living in Aichi, Gifu or Mie prefectures. Preference given toresidents of Nagoya City.
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC website from12:00 Sun. 1 May until 12:00 Fri. 6 May, or by visiting NIC between 9:00
and 17:00 Tue. to Sun. between 1 May and 6 May (*Closed Mondays).
Applicants must attend an interview on Sun. 8 May(time will vary depending on class) at NIC 5F Conference Room.
Further Details: See the NIC website at https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp, or
contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on 052-581-5689

Health Consultations for Foreign Residents
外国人健康相談会

Health consultations will be available for foreign
residents living in Nagoya City and surrounding areas,
to help provide peace of mind to those for whom thelanguage and cultural barrier might also hinderaccess to assistance with health issues.
Organized by Medical Information Center Aichi andNagoya International Center.
Interpreting available. No reservation required.
When: Sun. 22 May (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1, etc.
Cost: Free

Consultations with Nagoya Regional
Immigration Services Bureau at NIC
名古屋出入国在留管理局による相談

Free consultations are available at the NIC 3F Information Counter with
Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau staff on immigration procedures, extension of period of stay, change of status of residence, etc.
Languages available: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese,
Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese.
When: Sat. 28 May, Sat. 25 Jun. (13:00 - 17:00; last session from 16:00)
Reservations: Visit or phone the NIC Information Counter at least two days
before your preferred date.
Phone: 052-581-0100 (Tue. to Sun., 9:00 - 19:00)
Further details: see the NIC website at https://nic-nagoya.or.jp

NIC International Walking

NIC国際交流ウォーキング

The Nagoya International Center's volunteer NIC Walking Guides are
hosting a walking event to give Japanese and foreign residents anopportunity to have fun interacting while tracing the history and culture of
Nagoya City. This time, participants will visit Shiroyama Hachimangu
Shrine, Nittaiji Temple, and Yokiso in Chikusa Ward.
When: Sat. 28 May (10:00 - 13:00)
Where: Meet at Motoyama Sta. (本山駅, H16/M17) on the Subway
Higashiyama and Meijo Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線).
Cost: Free
Places: Foreign participants - 10 (first come, first served); Japaneseparticipants - 5 (lottery)
Reservations: Required. Please call or e-mail the Nagoya International
Center Information Counter from Sat. 23 Apr. (from 10:00), providing yourfull name, nationality, language, a phone number where you can bereached on the day, and whether interpreting is required. Please apply by
14 May if you require interpreting for a language other than English.
Reservations will close when places are filled.
(Please note that reservations for Japanese participants can only be madeby e-mail by 17:00 Sat. 7 May, and participants will be determined by lot.)
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter
E-mail: nicwalking@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-0100
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

NIC Library Used Book Corner

NICライブラリー本のリサイクルコーナー
A selection of books either formerly held in the Library collection or
donated by Library users will be on display in the NIC Library. Libraryusers are welcome to browse and choose a number of books to takehome.
When taking books from the Used Book Corner, a cash donation isappreciated.
Donations will go to the National Federation of UNESCO Associations inJapan for the promotion of literacy education in developing countries,
and also contribute towards the purchase of new books for the Library.
When: Wed. 1 Jun. to Wed. 31 Aug. (Tue. to Sun. 9:00 - 19:00)
Where: NIC Library, Nagoya International Center 3F
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter, phone: 052-581-0100

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

A training program (over 3 sessions), for those planning to provide
support to or teach foreign students and children, which aims to help
inexperienced participants to understand the circumstances of foreign
children and parents, and related issues, and to learn how to provide
appropriate support. The course will be conducted in Japanese. Limited
to 40 places, to be determined by screening.
When: ①Sun. 12 Jun., ②Sun. 26 Jun., ③Sun. 10 Jul. (13:30 - 16:30
each session)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F, Conference Room 1
Cost: General participants 1,500 Yen; Students 1,000 Yen. Covers all 3
sessions.
Application period: From 10:00 Wed. 11 May to 17:00 Sun. 29 May
Inquiries / Applications: Via https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp, by e-mail(seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp), phone (052-581-5689), or visit the NIC
Exchange and Cooperation Division in person.

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 (15:00 - 16:30).
For details of volunteer activities and requirements for registration, please
see the NIC website at https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
When: Fri. 1 Jul. (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, Thu. 30 Jun.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp
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Living in Nagoya
Aichi Foreign Entrepreneur & Manager Support Center
あいち外国人起業＆経営支援センター

Free consultations on starting a business and corporate managementin general are available to non-Japanese entrepreneurs and corporate
managers living in Aichi Prefecture.
Examples of subjects you can seek advice about:
Starting a business - Status of residence application procedures;procedures to establish a company; procedures to obtain permits andlicenses to start business; formulation of a business plan; financial
planning; social insurance and employment management
Corporate management - Sales channel development and marketing
activities; business improvement; business succession; trade;business practices in Japan; PR and promotion strategies; accounting
and tax affairs; labor management; use of IT*This service does not prepare documents, submit notifications,introduce potential business partners or conduct any other businessactivities on behalf of users.
*Consultations are not provided on life-related issues.
When: Tue. and Fri. 13:00 - 17:00 (excluding year end/New Year
period and national holidays)
Reservations: Inquire by phone or online form, and the Aichi Foreign
Entrepreneur & Manager Support Center will match you with anappropriate expert for your issue and arrange the consultation date.
Phone: 052-563-1435
Online form (English, Chinese, Portuguese,Japanese): https://www.aibsc.jp/support/17354/
Where: Aichi Industry & Labor Center (WINC AICHI)
14F (愛知県産業労働センター[ウインクあいち])
Nagoya-shi, Nakamura-ku, Meieki 4-4-38 (名古屋市中村区名駅4-4-38)

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:
8 May (8:45 - 12:00)
5 Jun. (8:45 - 12:00)*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited tosubmission and issuanceof documents concerningchanging one's residence
to or from the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be aware thatsome procedures may
not be available. You may
be asked to come at alater date for procedures
requiring confirmation
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 at https://bit.ly/3tMw0f0 .

Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency Clinics in Nagoya
Assistance to help long-term foreign residents findemployment
お仕事をお探しの定住外国人の方の就職を支援します

Since 2019, Aichi Prefecture has been running an Employment
Promotion for Foreigners program to enable long-term foreign
residents (permanent residents and other foreign residents with norestrictions on employment) to actively participate in society, and toincrease awareness among employers within Aichi prefecture
regarding the employment of foreign residents.
As part of the program, a consultation service is available forlong-term foreign residents (permanent residents and other foreign
residents with no restrictions on employment) either seeking
employment or looking to change jobs to advance their careers.
The consultation service provides counselling on jobs, support tocreate a resume, assistance with applying for jobs through Hello
Work, etc.
Eligibility: Foreign nationals who live in Aichi Prefecture, or who want
to work in Aichi Prefecture, and who have a Status of Residence withno restrictions on work, i.e. Permanent Resident (Eijūsha / 永住者),
Spouse of a Japanese National (Nihonjin no haigūsha tō / 日本人の配偶者等), Spouse of a Permanent Resident (Eijūsha no haigūsha tō / 永
住者の配偶者等), Long-term Resident (Teijūsha / 定住者); or those whohave acquired Japanese citizenship.
When: Weekdays 9:00 - 17:00 (Until 31 Mar. 2023)
How to receive a consultation:
Contact the Administration Office via phone or e-mail.
For in-person or online consultations, please contact
the Administration Office to make a reservation.
*Online consultations require access to Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
*You will be responsible for data charges incurred during phone oronline consultations.
Cost: Free
Languages available: Japanese, English*Please contact the Administration Office to make a reservation forother languages.
Aichi Prefecture Employment Promotion for Foreigners
Administration Office (愛知県「外国人雇用促進事業」運営事務局)
Will Agency Inc. (under contract to Aichi Prefecture)
Nagoya-shi, Nakamura-ku, Meieki 3-22-8, Daitokai Bldg 5F (名古屋市中村区名駅3-22-8 大東海ビル)

Phone: 050-5527-0895 (Weekdays 9:00 - 17:00. *No service during
year end/New Year period)
E-mail: nagoya_saiyo@willagency.co.jp

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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 whenregular medical facilities areclosed (on Sundays, national
holidays, during the year-end /New Year holiday period, and atnight)? Make sure you know
where your closest clinic is, justin 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 foundon 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 Aichi
Emergency Medical Treatment 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 speakersystem is used to broadcast emergency
announcements such as Evacuation
Information and national J-Alert warnings,
and may also be used for tests. Whenannouncements are difficult to hear due toweather 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

Chinese:052-957-9261

English:052-957-9260

Korean:052-957-9262

Please note that information may be subject to change without notice.
Living Q & A: I didn’t give notification of moving out before I moved to a new city
外国人暮らしのQ＆A「市外へ引っ越す前に転出届をしなかった」

A month ago, I moved from Nagoya City to Okinawa Prefecture. When I left Nagoya, I didn't go to the ward office togive the notification of moving out (tenshutsu todoke / 転出届), so I don't have the Certificate of Moving Out(tenshutsu shōmeisho / 転出証明書), that I need for the notification of moving in (tennyū todoke / 転入届) procedure
at the municipal office in Okinawa. Is there a way to do the notification of moving out procedure for Nagoya City from
Okinawa?

The notification of moving out procedure can be done by post. To do so, you will need to send the following documents to the Residents' Affairs
Division (shiminka / 市民課) of the ward office (kuyakusho / 区役所) of the ward in which you lived, or to the Community & Residents' Affairs
Division (kumin seikatsuka / 区民生活課) if you lived in an area administered by a ward branch office (shisho / 支所).
① Notification of Moving Out - This form can be downloaded from the City of Nagoya website at https://bit.ly/3NA0idN
Example of how to complete the form: https://bit.ly/36LdOe5② A copy of a form of personal identification (e.g. Individual Number [My Number] card, driver's license, Residence Card, passport, etc.)③ A stamped, self-addressed envelope for the ward office to send you the certificate④ If you are asking another person to carry out the procedure on your behalf, you will also need to submit a Letter of Proxy (ininjō / 委任状),
downloadable from the City of Nagoya website at https://bit.ly/3NM5I5V

If you are not able to download the form, or encounter some issue with the procedure, you will need to contact the ward office directly. For a list ofcontact numbers for each ward office, see the City of Nagoya website at https://bit.ly/3Du8UOO .
If you require assistance to communicate over the phone in Japanese, you can use the Nagoya International Center's Trio-Phone Civic
Interpreter Service on 052-581-6112.

If you have an Individual Number card, you can complete the moving out procedure using the Individual Number card. In this case, you will not
be issued a Certificate of Moving Out. After your notice of moving out has been received at the ward office, you can present your Individual
Number Card at the municipal office and complete your notification of moving in.
Please also note that procedures involving the use of the Individual Number card cannot be performed after 14 days from the date you move in,and after 30 days from the date you move out.
For people who have recently moved to Nagoya City from another municipality, and who did not give notification of moving out, please contact
the municipal office of the place you recently moved from to confirm the relevant procedure there.
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 Place Names: Hijiechō

地名を読もう「泥江町」

Hijiecho (泥江町) is the name of an intersection, about 600 meters along the
Sakura-dōri (桜通) street from Nagoya Station, where the street is intersected by
the Egawa Route (江川線). (Nagoya International Center is located on thenortheastern corner of the Hijiecho intersection.)

From Hijiecho intersection, a street runs diagonally to the southwest, ending at the
Kintetsu Station (近鉄駅前) intersection where you will see the Meitetsu Department
Store Men's Annex. This street is called Hijiechō-dōri (泥江町通), or Hijiechō Street.

Hijiechō was formerly the name of the area that developed around Hijiechō-dōri after the street was laid in 1885
to connect the Sakura-dōri to the original Nagoya Station (precursor to the current JR Nagoya Station), locatedat the southwestern end of Hijiechō-dori before it moved to new facilities at the current (JR Nagoya Station) site
in 1937.
The Hijiechō neighborhoods were renamed Meieki (名駅) in 1977, so that now Hijiechō only exists as the nameof the intersection.
Let's look at each character in 泥江町 and see if it can tell us anything about the area.

泥 doro (mud; slush; [wet] dirt). Sometimes read as dei in some compounds.

Also found in 泥沼 / doronuma (marsh; swamp; quagmire), 泥棒 / dorobō (thief; burglar)

江 e (river; creek; inlet). Sometimes read as kō or gō in some compounds, e.g. 揚子江 / Yōsukō (Yangtze
River in China)
Also found in 蟹江 / Kanie (town in Aichi Prefecture), 江戸 / Edo (historical name for Tokyo)

町 chō / machi (town; block; neighborhood)

This muddy name no doubt puzzles many who are accustomed to the office buildings, restaurants, bars andconvenience stores that now occupy the area. But from these characters we can imagine what the area musthave been like at the time the first Nagoya Station was built: a swampy inlet.

Incidentally, even Japanese people unfamiliar with the area sometimes attempt to read Hijiechō as Doroechō, ashiji (ひじ or ひぢ) is an archaic reading for 泥.
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Exhibitions
Play in a place with cloth - SHOJI SATORU「布の庭にあそぶ 庄司達」

A solo exhibition by Shoji
Satoru, known for his works
utilizing cloth to create space.
Featured exhibits include 7
pieces from his debut work,
Spaces created from whitecloth (白い布による空間), andthe complete Navigation andCloth Behind series. This
exhibition is the first to present
Navigation Arch No. 7, 1995
all three types (Arch / Flight /Exhibited at Drill Hall Gallery (Canberra)
Photography: Shoji Satoru
Level ) of the Navigation series.
Experience this compilation ofworks by Shoji, who, even in his 80s, is always thinking and seeking
out new forms of expression.
When: Fri. 29 Apr. (nat. hol.) to Sun. 26 Jun. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 20:00 on Fridays [except 29 Apr.]; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays.
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 1,200 (1,000) Yen; University & Senior
HS students 800 (600) Yen; Junior HS students and younger free.
Prices in( ) are for groups of 20 or more.
Website: https://art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

KINGDOM exhibition The Road of SHIN

「キングダム展−信−」

KINGDOM is a popular comic currently
serialized in Weekly Young Jump
(published by Shueisha), set in China
during the Spring and Autumn period(8th - 5th century BCE). In an age where
war and strife have continued for over
500 years, a young king dreams ofunifying China, and a young manservant
aspires to become the greatest general.
Their dream will shape the destinies ofseven kingdoms, involving over 300
characters, drawing them to a grandfuture that nobody has ever seen - theunification of China - in this hit historical
epic portraying endless struggle.
This exhibition, centered on the©原泰久／集英社
development of the protagonist Shin as
he meets and parts with allies and enemies, restructures the story ofShin under the supervision of KINGDOM creator Hara Yasuhisa.
Featuring over 400 pages of original comic art and around 20
specially-created illustrations, this exhibition of unprecedented scale
presents the series' famous scenes through raw art and enlarged
graphics.
When: Until Sat. 11 Jun. (10:00 - 18:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.)
Where: Matsuzakaya Art Museum (松坂屋美術館), Matsuzakaya
Department Store Nagoya Store (松坂屋名古屋店) South Building (南館)
7th Floor, Naka Ward (中区)
Access: Matsuzakaya is connected to Yaba-cho Sta. (矢場町駅, M04)
Exits 5 and 6 on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線); or a 5-minute
walk south from Sakae Sta. (栄駅, H10 / M05) Exit 16 on the Subway
Meijo and Tsurumai Lines (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Admission: General admission 1,800 Yen; University & Senior HS
students 1,500 Yen; Junior HS & Elementary students 700 Yen;
Pre-school-aged children free (one pre-school-aged child peraccompanying adult aged 18 or over); Holders of a Certificate of
Disability and one accompanying person free. When purchasing Sat.,
Sun. & Golden Week Period tickets, preferred date and time of entry
must be provided. See official website for information on how topurchase tickets.
Nagoya venue official website: https://bit.ly/3L87r3c (Japanese)

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Joyful Painting Journey「さあ

旅へ出よう！〜楽しく絵画旅行」

Mountains in spring, the sea insummer, the spectacle of autumn,
Kyoto in winter. Superb views thatamaze, picturesque scenery,
famous tourist spots andlandmarks. Or enjoy exotic
atmospheres as you travel toforeign lands. Reclaim some of thetime, lost as travel became
restricted due to COVID-19, that
KODAMA Yukio, Rue de Seine
you could have spent travelling inJapan and abroad as you travel
through scenery as captured in theeyes of painters.
When:Sun. 23 Apr. to Sun. 19 Jun. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.)
Closed Mondays.
Where: Furukawa Art Museum (古川美術館), Chikusa Ward (千種区)
Access: A 3-minute walk east from Ikeshita Sta. (池下駅, H14) Exit 1
on the Higashiyama Subway Line (地下鉄東山線); A 5-minute walk west
from Kakuozan Sta. (覚王山駅, H15) Exit 1 on the Higashiyama Subway
Line.
Admission: Adults 1,000 Yen; College and Senior HS students 500
Yen; Junior HS and younger free. Combined admission tickets,
discounts available.
Website: http://www.furukawa-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Zokei Da Vinci Project: Realization of the Dreamsof Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519): 500th Memorial
Exhibition「ダ・ヴィンチ没後500年「夢の実現」
展−ダ・ヴィンチがよみがえって高浜市にやってきます−」

Leonardo da Vinci was an artist
responsible for some of the world's
most well-known paintings, including
The Last Supper and La Gioconda(Mona Lisa). But of the works createdduring his 67-year life, only 16
paintings currently remain. Most ofthese are unfinished or incomplete,and only 4 are finished and exist in
their entirety.
In 2019, some 500 years after
Leonardo's death, a restoration project
set out to realize his unfulfilled dreams
with current technology, under thesupervision of Tokyo Zokei University
professor Ikegami Hidehiro andinvolving around 100 students and
La Gioconda (Mona Lisa)
graduates.
(restoration), 2019
Production: Tokyo Zokei University
Centered around 16 paintings digitally
recreated based on scientific analysis
of unpainted works and missing sections, this exhibition also presents
a bronze statue of a horse and rider, a grand architectural project
which did not progress beyond the conceptual stage, and Leonardo's
inventions. This attempt to exhibit these works in completed form is aworld first. Around 30 recreated pieces shed light on the insatiablespirit of inquiry of the artist described as the 'Renaissance Man'.
When: Until Sun. 10 Jul. (10:00 - 17:00; Ticket sales close 16:30.)
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays (open Tue. 3 May [nat. hol.]).
Where: Kawara Museum of Takahama City, a Hometown of Ceramics(高浜市やきものの里 かわら美術館), Takahama City (高浜市)
Access: An approximately 10-minute walk west from Takahama-minato
Sta. (高浜港駅, MU07) on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line (名鉄三河線)
Admission: General Admission 800 (640) Yen; Junior HS students
and younger free. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more andresidents of Takahama City. Discounts available for persons aged 75
and over, Certificate of Disability holders, etc.
Website: http://www.takahama-kawara-museum.com/ (Japanese)

The World of Miniature Photography Exhibition
2022 in Nagoya「ミニチュア写真の世界展 2022 in 名古屋」

Miniature models so elaborate that you
might mistake them for the real thing. The
creators condense a sensibility of theirown particular world into the details ofeach individual work. While one might
expect a miniature exhibition to
exclusively feature models, this exhibition
also presents photographic pieces.
The simultaneous presentation ofphotographic works and actual models
allows the viewer to journey deeper into
the world of miniatures. Visitors are
permitted to take photos throughout theexhibition, so you can take photos frommultiple angles and share your favorite shots on social media.
Many of the participating creators share their work on social media;
this is a rare opportunity to see their work up close.
When: Sat. 28 May to Sun. 19 Jun. (11:00 - 19:00) Closed Mondays
and Tuesdays.
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/miniature/ (Japanese)

Joan Miró and Japan「ミロ展 −−日本を夢みて」

Barcelona-born Joan Miró (1893-1983)
has long been admired in Japan, too, asa master of modern Spanish art, alongwith the likes of Picasso and Dali. Yetaside from his vigorous creative exploits
in painting, sculpture, printing, tapestries
and ceramics, his profound appreciationof Japanese culture is not widely known.
This exhibition explores Miró's 90-year
life, from his early representative works,
in which one can feel his fascination with
the Japan of ukiyo-e woodblock prints
and haiku poetry, through to his postwar
Joan Miró, Portrait of Enric Cristòfol
masterpieces which reflect a distinctive
Ricart, 1917
Japanese quality acquired through the
Oil and pasted paper on canvas
Collection of the Museum ofartist's encounters with folk art, calligraphy
Modern Art, New Yorkand ceramics. Featuring around 140©The Museum of Modern Art,
New York.
pieces, including Japanese folk-art items
Florene May Schoenborn Bequest,
displayed in Miró's studio and1996/Licensed by Art
collaborations with Takiguchi Shūzō, aResource, NY ©Successió
Miró/ADAGP,
Paris & JASPAR,
poet, art critic and author of the world's
Tokyo, 2022 E4304
first book on Miró, this is the firstlarge-scale retrospective exhibition, in theJapan of which the artist dreamt, in two
decades.
When: Fri. 29 Apr. (nat. hol.) to Sun. 3 Jul. (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
Access: A 3-minute walk via Oasis 21 (オアシス21) from Sakae Sta.
(栄駅, H10 / M05) on the Higashiyama or Meijo Subway Lines (地下鉄
東山線・名城線) and Sakaemachi Sta. (栄町駅, ST01) on the Meitetsu
Seto Line (名鉄瀬戸線).
Admission: General Admission 1,800 (1,600) Yen; University & Senior
HS students 1,200 (1,000) Yen; Junior HS students and younger
children free; Holders of a Certificate of Disability receive a 50%
discount. Prices in ( ) are for advance purchase tickets and groups of
20 or more.
Website: https://www-art.aac.pref.aichi.jp/
Exhibition website: https://miro2022.jp/ (Japanese)

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

When: Until Sun. 8 May (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 2 May) and the 4th
Tuesday of the month (26 Apr.).
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward
(瑞穂区)
Exhibition website: https://artofdc.jp/nagoya/Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/◆Special Exhibition: Hunters on Land
特別展
「大地のハンター展―陸の上にも4億年―」

When: Until Sun. 12 Jun.
(9:30 - 17:00; Last entry
16:30.) Closed Mondays(open 2 May), 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)
Exhibition website: https://tv-aichi.co.jp/huntersonland/(Japanese)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/◆Osamu Harada: Finding "KAWAII"「原田治 展「かわいい」の発見」

When: Until Sun. 8 May (Weekdays 10:00 - 16:00; Sat., Sun. &national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.)
Where: Telepia Hall (テレピアホール), Telepia (テレピア) 2F,
Higashi Ward (東区) Higashi Sakura (東桜) 1-14-25
Website: https://www.tokai-tv.com/events/haradaosamuten/(Japanese)◆Natori Shunsen - Portraying the Actor「名取春仙 役者を描く」

When: Until Sun. 15 May (10:00 - 17:00;
Last entry 16:30.) Closed Mondays.
Where: Okazaki City Museum (岡崎市美術博物館), Okazaki City (岡崎市)
Website:https://www.city.okazaki.lg.jp/museum(Japanese)Ōkōchi Denjirō as Tange Sazen, from the series
Portraits of Actors in Shinpa Drama◆Special Exhibition:
SHINNO Hiroshi and NISHIZAWA Ichiro - Creating Nature 特別展「新野洋×西澤伊智朗 ー自然を創るー」

When: Until Sun. 28 Aug. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun.
& national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays (open 2 May, 18 Jul., 15 Aug.) andTue. 19 Jul.
Where:The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック
美術館) 4F Exhibition Room, Higashi Ward (東区)Website:www.mazak-art.com

See the NIC website for more informationon these exhibitions.

◆Please note that events may be subject to change due to the ongoing
COVID-19 situation.
◆Be sure to wear a mask, measure your temperature, and follow anyother COVID-19 preventive measures implemented at venues.
◆Check official websites in advance to confirm what measures are inplace, and for updates to events.
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In and around Nagoya
Nagoya Horikawa Cruise - Take a stroll on the river

Nagoya Kottousai

Nagoya's Horikawa wasdeveloped as a canal connecting Nagoya Castle to Ise Bay in
1610, and now transport along
the river itself is making acomeback!
Explore the city by boat
between Nayabashi Bridge (a7-minute walk from Fushimi
Station) and Asahibashi Bridge(a 3-minute walk from Nagoya
Castle), and enjoy the cuisine of
Nagoya at participating eateries
with a special bonus for cruise
passengers.
Check availability and book andpurchase tickets via the website(Recruit ID registration
Photo courtesy of Higashiyama Garden
required). Board your boat at
Nayabashi or Asahibashi, andexplore the history of Nagoya and the Horikawa with an onboard
guide.
Present your ticket stub or the reservation completion screen at
Nagoya Castle or participating restaurants and cafes to receive
discounts or special offers during the event (effective up to 7 days
from date of boarding). At Nagoya Castle, for example, admission is
discounted from the regular 500 Yen to 400 Yen for cruise passengers.
See the website for all participating eateries and special offers.
When: April - Fri. 29 (nat. hol.), Sat. 30; May - Sun. 1, Tue. 3 (nat.
hol.), Wed. 4 (nat. hol.), Thu. 5 (nat. hol.), Fri. 6, Sat. 7, Sun. 8, Sat. 14,
Sun. 15, Sat. 21, Sun. 22, Sat. 28, Sun. 29. See timetable on website
for departure times on each date.
Where: Boat departs from Nayabashi Bridge (納屋橋) (Pier Nayabashi[ピア納屋橋]), and Nagoyajo-mae (名古屋城前) (Asahibashi Bridge [朝日橋]), Naka Ward (中区)
Tickets: Adults 500 Yen
Website: https://www.nagoya-horikawa-cruise.jp/ (Japanese)

The largest antique fair in the Tokai
region, packed with all kinds of
antiques from Japan and abroad.
Antique dealers from all over thecountry fill the venue with urns,
crockery, hanging scrolls,
European antiques, tea bowls andJapanese ceramics, retro items,
kimono, obi and textiles, toys andsigns, clocks, glassware andfurniture, dolls, fortune-bringing
figures and much more.
When: Wed. 4 May (nat. hol.) and Thu. 5 May (nat. hol.) (10:00 –17:00; Last entry 16:00 on 5 May.)
Where: Fukiage Hall (吹上ホール), Chikusa Ward
Access: A 5-minute walk from Fukiage Sta. (吹上駅, S09) Exit 5 on the
Sakura-dori Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: Free. Paid parking only.
Website: https://www.nagoyakottousai.com/ (Japanese)

なごや堀川クルーズ

堀川水上散歩Horikawa Flower Festival 2022
堀川フラワーフェスティバル2022

The Horikawa River in central
Nagoya was once arenowned spot for viewing
flowers such as peach andcherry blossoms. Now in its
16th year, the Horikawa
Flower Festival seeks torecapture some of thatambience, with 420 floral
hanging baskets created byresidents decorating thevicinity of the Nayabashi
Bridge. Enjoy gondola andcruise boat rides, community
stage performances andother attractions on Saturdays
and Sundays during thefestival.
Photo courtesy of Nagoya City
When: Fri. 6 to Sat. 21 May
Where: The banks of the
Horikawa River (堀川) around the Nayabashi Bridge (納屋橋), Naka
Ward (中区)
Access: A 6-minute walk west from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07)
Exit 8 on the Subway Higashiyama and Tsurumai Lines (地下鉄東山・鶴舞線); or a 10-minute walk southeast from Kokusai Center Sta. (国際センター駅, S03) Exit 3 on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線).
Admission: Free. Charges apply for some events.
Website: http://www.flower-festival.com/horikawa/2022/

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名古屋骨董祭FIELDSTYLE SEASIDE MARKET 2022
Field Style offers options forenriching your lifestyle. Have
fun as you try a variety ofoutdoor and lifestyle products
and services, and hands on
attractions. See fun ideas foryour weekend trips to the beachor the mountains, or for yourliving room or yard. With
ever-popular original attractions
such as the celebration of urban sports, NINJA GAMES; Sweet
Jungle, a market showcasing a lifestyle with plants; SOUL FOOD
JAM, where you can enjoy soul foods from around the world; and Safe
Life Project Japan, where disaster preparedness meets outdoor
lifestyle; this promises to be an event where you can truly enjoy a dayout.
When: Sat. 21 May (9:00 - 19:00) and Sun. 22 May (9:00 - 17:00)
Where: Aichi International Convention & Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky
Expo / 愛知県国際展示場), Tokoname City (常滑市)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Central Japan International Airport (中部国際空港駅, TA24) on the Meitetsu Airport Line (名鉄空港線)
Admission: Advance purchase only. Adults 1,500 Yen; Children
aged 12 and under 300 Yen. See official Instagram or website fordetails.
Website: https://field-style.jp/ (Japanese)

Kushi-mono no Machi - Inuyama
串物の町 犬山

Inuyama, where you can find a diverse
variety of culinary treats on skewers (kushi/ 串), from more traditional fare such as
dengaku (broiled tofu with miso, a folk
favorite passed down since the Meiji
period), salted sweetfish, steak andgohei-mochi (rice cakes with soy sauce
and miso); to curiosities including
baumkuchen, donuts and ice cream. Enjoy
the skewered snacks of Inuyama as you
stroll through the streets of the Inuyama
Castle downtown area (Jokamachi / 城下町). See the pamphlet for the full kushi
lineup and a map to help you find them.
When: Until Wed. 31 Aug.
Where: 31 shops, mainly in the Inuyama Castle downtown area,
Inuyama City (犬山市). See pamphlet for details of all participating
shops.
Access: Inuyama Castle downtown area is a 10-minute walk from
Inuyama Sta. (犬山駅, IY15) West Exit on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line
(名鉄犬山線).
Pamphlet: https://bit.ly/3tVQF1m (Japanese)

COVID-19 / Vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Ages 5 to 11

5歳から11歳の方への新型コロナワクチンの接種についてChildren ages 5 to 11 can now receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The proportion of COVID-19 cases in children in Japan is increasing.
The City of Nagoya will send information about vaccinations to all eligible recipients per schedule. Read the guide and decide with your children
whether or not they should receive a vaccination.
Type of vaccine administeredPfizer vaccine for children *Number of shots
Two

Interval between 1st and 2nd shot
Generally 3 weeks

Ages eligible for vaccination
5 to 11 years old ***The dosage per vaccination is 0.2 ml (dosage for those aged 12 and over is 0.3 ml), and the amount of the active ingredient is 1/3 of that of Pfizer's vaccine for those aged 12
over.
** The type of COVID-19 vaccine for recipients between the ages of 5 and 11 will be decided based on the age they received their 1st shot. Children who received their 1st shotat 11 years old and turn 12 years old before their 2nd shot will have the Pfizer's vaccine for children administered for their 2nd shot.

Eligible Recipients: Children ages 5 to 11
It is especially recommended that children with underlying conditions such as chronic respiratory diseases and congenital heart diseases, who areat high risk of severe illness, get vaccinated. Please consult your doctor before getting vaccinated.
Children turning 5 will be sent a vaccination voucher by post the month following their birthday.
For details, please refer to the printed materials enclosed with the vaccination voucher, and guide available on the City of Nagoya website.
Inquiries
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
・Consultations for the COVID-19 vaccination
Tel: 050-3135-2252
・Consultations regarding children's health and receiving the COVID-19 vaccination
Tel: 050-3205-1661
City of Nagoya website: https://bit.ly/3tpKLnI◆Related information on the NIC website: https://bit.ly/3vMGLRh

City of Nagoya
website

NIC website

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
A third vaccination will be made available to those who for whom at least 8 months have already passed since being
administered the second dose. You will need to make a 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 the pamphlet 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)◆See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3GEY3BR for further details.

Ways to obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

City of Nagoya
website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①COVID-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・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
App Store
・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 foruse overseas) to complete your application.
・Your vaccination certificate will be issued within the app.
②By Post
For information on how to apply for a vaccination certificate by post, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3FIfgcB .
③Apply at the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Issuance Center Counter
If you don't have much time before you need to travel overseas, and you are unable to apply by post, you can make areservation to apply at the counter. See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3FIfgcB for details.

Google PlayCOVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Inquiries
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center／Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)

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 and Consultation
Center, whose staff will direct you to a medical facility where you can be examined and tested.
Phone: 052-249-3703 (24 hours); Fax: 052-265-2349
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)
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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change The City of Nagoya has installed aseries of 30 monuments along thisroute to commemorate thehistorical events in the life ofwarlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi on hisroad to the unification of Japan.
Each monument has a QR codethat enables you to view ananimation with the historicalbackground of each event withyour smartphone.
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Walking along the Taiko Hideyoshi Kouro
and the O-Torii (Great Torii Gate)

The City of Nagoya has named a route from the west side of Nagoya Station to
Nakamura Park as “Taiko Hideyoshi Kouro” - the Toyotomi Hideyoshi-themed routeof the “Lifetime Dream Road” walking routes. Starting from the west exit of Nagoya
Station, going along the Ekinishi Ginza shopping street and Taiko Dori (Taiko Street),then passing through the Great Torii Gate and going along the approach to Toyokuni
Shrine, you finally arrive at Nakamura Park.
Close to Nagoya Station, this area is a place where you can feel the history of Japan.

For more information about Toyotomi Hideyoshi, please
see the latest issue of Hakken! Nagoya on the NIC website.
Taiko Hideyoshi Kouro website:

http://lifetime-dream-road.jp/
taiko_hideyoshi_kouro/english/

Made of reinforced concrete, theapproximately 24-meter-high big red torii
gate was completed in 1929. At the time,
this torii was the tallest in Japan, on a parwith that of Heian Shrine in Kyoto. Luckily,
it was not damaged during the war.
In spring, you can view cherry blossoms
along the approach beyond the GreatTorii Gate, as well as wisteria and azaleasin the park. You can also enjoy colored
leaves in autumn.

Lifetime Dream Road website:

http://lifetime-dream-road.jp/ (Japanese)

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;
some showings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness−ドクター・ストレンジ マルチバース・オブ・マッドネス−
Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen / dir. Sam Raimi / from May 6 <1><2>

Military Wives −シング・ア・ソング！ 笑顔を咲かす歌声−

My Salinger Year −マイ・ニューヨーク・ダイアリー−

One Second −ワン・セカンド永遠の２４フレーム−

Top Gun: Maverick −トップガン マーヴェリック−Hava, Maryam, Ayesha −明日になれば アフガニスタン、女たちの決断−

Margaret Qualley, Sigourney Weaver / dir. Philippe Falardeau / from May 6 <1><2>
Tom Cruise, Miles Teller / dir. Joseph Kosinski / from May 27<1><2>

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Kristin Scott-Thomas, Sharon Horgan / dir. Peter Cattaneo / from May 20 <5>Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun / dir. Zhang Yimou / from May 20 <6>Arezoo Ariapoor, Fereshta Afshar / dir. Sahraa Karimi / from May 21<8>Bulletin Board - Events may be subject to cancellation or change without notice This is a free service provided for volunteer & community-focused notices.
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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 in English-

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 - Basiclessons with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & roomfee). 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 andlearn 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 day prior
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'l Center-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)◆ Updated "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, 12 Apr.-19
Jul. 3,000 Yen/term. Hoshigaoka Community Center 1F (3 min. walk fromsubway 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

Meetings & Activities◆Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group -Meetings are held in principle every 4th Saturday at various locations in
Nagoya. Contact us via e-mail: amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on
Twitter: @aimcg_nagoya◆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 aproblem 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. Communityand friendship for mums. Contact Michelle Suzuki, Birth Doula 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
for English 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 from9:30 - 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. at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-min walk from Gokiso
Sta. Exit 4. E-mail: office.chubu@nskk.org; Phone: (052)858-1007;
Website: https://nskk-chubu.org/en/◆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, tosee 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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