aWa life
October 2016
# 315

Autumn Motifs
in Japan

Heike
FestivalMonth

Hina Dollsin Rio deJaneiroAwa Shoku:
Pumpkins andSquashes

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Lee Darnell, Melissa Palsenbarg, Kazue Inoue, Takako Yamada, Lance Kita,
Miyoshi Tourism Division

Contents

Pg. 2-3:

Autumn Motifs in Japan

Pg. 4-5:

History at its Best: Heike Festival MonthPg. 5:

Letter from SUKETO NAKAYOSHI

Pg. 6:

Hina Dolls in Rio

Pg. 6:

Experience the Pilgrimage

Pg. 7:

Japanese Lesson

Pg. 8:

Awa Shoku: Squashing Boring Side Dishes		with Pumpkins

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Pg. 9-11: Events and Memoranda

Autumn Motifs in Japan
By Melissa Palsenbarg

Autumn is here and with it comes cooler
weather, brilliant leaves, an abundance of
produce at the grocery stores, and the occasional
typhoon. Flowers usually aren’t something
you think about when you think of autumn, butthere are flowers and plants that have a strong
association with autumn in Japanese culture. Of
course, everyone knows about momiji ( 紅 葉 )the brightly coloured maple leaves that turn thehillsides a bright red, but do you know any others?
They’re all around you if you look for them. Hereare a few of the most popular autumn plants tokeep an eye out for.
(1) Chrysanthemum/Kiku ( 菊 )Kiku have a long history in Japan and the easiest
place to find one is in your pocket. It’s the flower
featured on the 50-yen coin. Kiku bloom fromlate summer until the first snowfall of the year
and they were celebrated in the past during the
Choyo Festival on the 9th day of the 9th month. In
modern days, there are still festivals and displaysthat celebrate the kiku throughout Japan.
Kiku are also a symbol of the emperor of Japan,
who uses a kiku with 16 petals as his official family
crest. Only kiku with an official connection to theemperor will have 16 petals. You can find them onJapanese passports or at Meiji Jingu in Tokyo. No
other depiction of a kiku will have 16 petals. Takea look at the 50-yen coin. Those kiku only have 15
petals! Kiku actually pull a double duty as a motif.
They are representative of autumn, but they arealso an auspicious motif which means you can
see them all year round, especially in celebratory
contexts. Kiku are often associated with longevity,
which makes it a very appropriate crest for the
longest unbroken monarchy in the world.
(2) Wild Carnation/Nadeshiko ( 撫子 )This flower actually goes by a variety of English
names including "pinks" and "dianthus".
Nadeshiko are one of the many flowers you
will see with five petals. You can recognize thenadeshiko by the ragged edges to its petals. In
ancient poetry, there was always a connection

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drawn between the nadeshiko and a young andbeautiful woman. In fact, the phrase yamato
nadeshiko is used to describe the ideal Japanese
woman, a young woman, almost a child, (ko 子 )who is so cute that you want to pet her (naderu
撫 ). While a yamato nadeshiko is a conceptthat is seen as old fashioned and sometimes
unobtainable, the name nadeshiko has not diedout and is used for Nadeshiko Japan, the national
women’s soccer team.
(3) Chinese Bellflower/Kikyou ( 桔梗 )The kikyou is another flower with five petals, but
this flower has petals that come to a point. Before
the blossom opens up, the petals form the shapeof a hanging bell which is where it takes its namefrom. Kikyou starts blooming in late summer andinto the autumn.
(4) Bush clover/Hagi ( 萩 )Hagi is an interesting case. It’s representative ofautumn because it blooms during that time, but
the blossoms are not what is depicted in mostart, it’s the leaves. Hagi leaves are oval in shapewith a clearly defined vein going up the middle.
They will always be in clumps of three. Hagi hassuch a strong tie to autumn that the radical forthe autumn ( 秋 ) can even be found in its kanji.
Even during the Heian era people would thinkof autumn when they saw hagi, and it was used
several times in “The Tale of Genji” to illustrate
the season to the reader.

Autumn Motifs in Japan(5) Pampas grass/Susuki ( 薄 )During the autumn months, susuki can be found inevery field and beside the side of every small roadin Japan. It’s so prolific that it’s sometimes viewed
as a weed. Susuki is a standard decoration fortsukimi (full moon viewing) parties which is a
popular autumn activity that dates from the Heianera. The full moon, when used as a motif, is also
representative of autumn.
Aki No Nanakusa ( 秋の七草 )Aki No Nanakusa, the seven grasses or flowers
of autumn, is a group of seven flowers that havebeen linked to the season for as long as anyone
can remember. It was mentioned in the oldest
collection of Japanese poetry (the Manyoshu) but
nobody knows who first put together this collectionof motifs which can be seen on lacquerware,kimono, paintings, and in literature. Aki nonanakusa is as representative of autumn in Japanas all things pumpkin are to a western audience.
Aki no nanakusa includes susuki/pampas grass( 薄 ), kuzu/arrowroot ( 葛 ), ominaeshi/maiden
flower ( 女 郎 花 ), fujibakama/mistflower ( 藤 袴 ),hagi/bush clover ( 萩 ), nadeshiko/wild carnation( 撫子 ), and kikyou/Chinese bellflower ( 桔梗 ) .
Kikyou’s place in the lineup tends to be disputed
though depending on who you ask and oftenchanges places with asagao ( 朝顔 ) morning
glory.
Take a look around and see if you can spot any ofthese flowers around you.
★ Kiku Ningyo Festival ★

The gray piece in the middle has hagi, on the left isnadeshiko, on the right are kiku and kikyou,
and on the bottom there's susuki.

A display of dolls will be adorned inchrysanthemum flowers and branches.
The displays are also contest entries.
When: October 21 (Fri) ～November 13 (Sun)
Where: Yoshinogawa City, around 		
Kamojima Station and 			
Yoshinogawa City Hall
Info: Yoshinogawa Chamber of 		Commerce and Industry
TEL: 088-324-2274
URL: www.yoshinogawacci.jp/		
event.html#kikuningyou

History at its Best: Heike Festival Month
By Lee DarnellT

he Iya Valley region holds many beautiful
sights and cultural treasures. One ofthem includes the Heike Matsuri, held every
year at the end of October or the beginning ofNovember. The Heike Matsuri tells a part of the"Heike Monogatari," a legend that spans across
many parts of Japan that is set in the 12th
century. The five year long war, known as the
Genpei Wars, includes many different battles
between the Heike and Minamoto clans. Afterthe Heike clan was driven out of the capital(Kyoto), they fled to what is now Shikoku andsplit into groups in hopes of being able to reunite
as a stronger clan in the future. The caravan
carrying the young Emperor Antoku was the onethat made its way through the Iya Valley. Today,
the Heike Festival tells the story of this historicalevent.

4(2) Joururi Puppetry: Using puppets which
uniquely contain various mechanical parts. The
parts move almost every part of the puppet up to
the eyebrows to convey numerous expressions
that tell a beautiful story even if you are notcompletely familiar with the language. It's easy tosuspend disbelief for a little while that the puppets
are not actually alive as you get engrossed into
the performance.
(3) Kohiki-Bushi: A traditional song about theharvest and preparation of the local soba grain,
which are made into the locally famous "IyaSoba" noodle. Iya Soba is just one of the many
delicious local foods among others that can beenjoyed during and after the festival, such as
Dekomawashi, Hirarayaki, Grilled Ayu (sweetfish), and Iwa Dofu.

With men, women, and children adorned in the
traditional garb of that time, the festival holds
a parade every year that symbolizes the trek
through the Iya Valley, reenacting the scene of
the emperor and his samurai seeking refuge.
A stage performance telling the precise story
written in the Heike Monogatari is shown as well.
The festival also exhibits many other different
cultural traditions including the following:(1) Taiko Drum Performance: A performance
given by the talented students from HigashiIya Junior high school. It's a unique experience
watching them play as you become entrancedby the sound and rhythm of the drums thatreverberate through your very bones.

Everything about the Heike Matsuri comes
together beautifully and it's a great event to really
begin to enjoy the autumn season! Heike Matsuri
is celebrated all throughout October. However, themain event, which includes the stage reenactment
and parade, will take place on October 23rd
from 10:30 to 15:15. This event truly is a cultural
treasure trove and it's one that anyone out here in
the Iya Valley can recommend to both locals andforeigners alike.
I also recommend attending the festival, as it'sa unique experience that you won’t regret. It will
give you a chance to become more familiar withJapanese culture and history. I especially likethe theatrical piece and the Joruri Puppetry. Both

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History at its Best: Heike Festival Months

are traditional arts that ought to be preservedin this modern world. It's interesting to see themany levels of expression that can be shownin the puppet acts and to see how theatricalperformances are produced and performed inJapan. Even if you have just the slightest interestin Japanese history and traditional culture, theHeike Matsuri will certainly be worth your timeand an experience that will carry on with you after
you leave.

Letter from SUKETO NAKAYOSHI

By Kazue Inoue (Center for Early Childhood Education and Care SUKETO NAKAYOSHI)I

n this period of time, at nursery schools andpreschools, there are many opportunities forchildren to exercise outside in preparation forSports Day. For this opportunity, it is best for yourchild not to lose to a cold, but to have a healthy
body. Today I would like to introduce games
and exercises in order to increase and stabilize
physical ability in order for your child to participate
in many Sports Day events:

should challenge yourself to partake in different
fun activities when going out as a family.

- Exercises to increase muscular ability: Hang
on a horizontal bar, chin up, sprint, jump, throw aball, run up and down the stairs, etc.
- Exercises to increase balance: Walking on top ofa balance beam, riding a swing, etc.
- Exercises to increase agility: Side steps,
Activities such as tag and dodgeball in which one
must stop suddenly and change directions.
- Exercises to increase flexibility: Tumbling or
rolling on a mat, gymnastic exercises.
- Exercises to increase motor skills: Kicking andpassing a ball, playing with a hula hoop.

1. Fold a 20cm piece of Polyethylene tape in half.
After connecting the ends together, rip it into small
pieces.
2. Use two spoons from a powder clothes washingdetergent, and put in some acorns that can befound at a park. Connect the ends and insert theSuzuran tape in the middle of them, then attach
them together with masking tape.
3. With a magic marker, decorate it as you please.
Then, you will be finished!
＊ Acorns are easy for a child to insert in to theirmouth. Please be careful to secure it with masking
tape so that it does not come out. I hope that you
are able to play the maracas along with a song.

Since the climate in the fall is also great, you＊＊＊
Handmade Toys: Acorn Maracas

Hina Dolls in Rio

Reference: Katsuura Magazine September IssueAs the Rio de Janeiro Olympics opened,
the non-profit organization Awa Katsuura
Idobatajuku went to Rio de Janeiro to display
Hina ningyo (Girl’s Day dolls).
The dolls were displayed
at the Japan House, whichshares about Japaneseculture, located close
to the Olympic stadium.
With a display width ofabout 8 meters, a heightof about 3 meters, and a
depth of approximately 3
meters, over 1000 dolls
were displayed. A private
viewing of the display washeld August 4th, before theopening of the Olympics.
Many people from themedia came to cover the
event. On the following
day, the fifth, the display
opened to the public.
A long line of visitors
took many pictures ofthe display. They also
received informationa b o u t To k u s h i m a a n d

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Katsuura town. The display was open until theend of the Paralympics on September 18 th. A
large response was received from the Brazilian
media, and observers continuously came tovisit the display. There were a lot of JapaneseBrazilians who came tosee the display, and many
greeted and thanked
us in Japanese. A lot of
situations occurred in
Rio de Janeiro that mademe feel the love that thepeople had for Japan.
Every year aroundFebruary and March,
Japan’s one and only large
Hina Matsuri attracts many
visitors to Katsuura town.
Also, in the Sakamotoarea, an elaborately
planned display of Hinadolls line the streets of the
town.
When you have sometime, please visit Katsuuraand enjoy the Girl’s Day
festival!

Experience the Pilgrimage

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xperience an 8km pilgrimage walk along
the beautiful coast of southern Tokushima.
A certiﬁed expert pilgrimage guide will lead thegroup and will provide commentary about thesites along the route.
When: November 19 (Sat), 8:00-16:00
Where: Start and ﬁnish point is in front of 7-Elevenbeside Tokushima station.
Fee: Free
Take a chartered bus from Tokushima station - getoﬀ at Kiki (Minami town) - walk along the seasidepilgrimage path - have lunch at Shiroi Todai hotel- walk to Hiwasa (Minami-town) - visit Temple no.
23, Yakuoji - return to Tokushima station★ Bring your own
food and drink forthe hike. If you
need lunch, place
an order with us.
(Cost: 600 yen)
★ The event will
be held evenin light rain, so
make sure to
bring rain gear.
★ The first 25
applicants will be accepted for this tour.
★ For more details on applying for this study tour,
please see TOPIA’s homepage.

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こんげつ

Japanese Lesson

By Takako Yamada

「ところ」

ことば

今月の言葉は「ところ」です。
This month, we will be learning how to use the word「ところ」.
This word usually means “place”, but it is sometimes used to explain “time”.「Verb + と こ ろ 」 candescribe different phases of time depending on the verb forms as follows. They often come with specific
いま

いま

いま

phrases such as「今から」,「今」and「たった今」.
① Dictionary form + ところ = about to do
いま

ひる

た

今から、昼ごはんを食べるところです。
From now I am about to eat lunch.
② Progressive form + ところ = be doing
いま

ひる

た

今、昼ごはんを食べているところです。
Now I am eating lunch.
③ Ta-form + ところ = have just finished doing
いま

ひろ

た

たった今、昼ごはんを食べたところです。
I’ve just finished eating lunch.
Now, let’s practice. Look at the following pictures and describe them in Japanese using「Verb + ところです」using the verbs in the parenthesis.
で1. ( 出ます )		

ふ ろ

2.( かえります )		

う

5. ( 生まれます )		

3. ( 風呂に入ります )		

でき

4.( 切ります )せんたく

6. ( 出かけます )			7.( 洗濯をします )切っているところです。(5) たった今、生まれたところです。(6) 今から、出かけるところです。(7) 今から、洗濯をするところです。
き

いま う

いま

で

いま

せんたく

(1) バスはたった今出たところです。(2) たった今かえったところです。(3) 今、お風呂に入っているところです。(4) 今、髪をAnswers:

いま で

いま

いま

ふ ろ

はい

いま かみ

Awa Shoku: Squashing Boring Side Dishes with Pumpkins
By Lance Kita

W

ith the rising popularity of Halloween in
Japan, plump orange pumpkins are getting
a lot of attention. However, squashes come in all
shapes and sizes, and late summer heralds thestart of the harvest season.

Large orange pumpkins
are ubiquitous forNorth Americans, but
in Japan, the kabocha( カ ボ チ ャ or 南 瓜 ) is
king with its contrasting
compact size, darkgreen skin, and hard
flesh. To enjoy its rich,sweet, dense texture,
the most common
preparation is nimono( 煮 物 ) , s i m m e r i n g Kabocha's dark skin andhard flesh contrast withblocks of kabocha in Halloween's mass media
dashi, soy sauce, sake,image of pumpkins.
and sugar until tender.
Even the skin can be eaten when prepared thisway. Kabocha is also sliced and grilled at outdoor
barbecues or yakiniku restaurants, or fried as
tempura at your local udon shop. Chefs all over
the world have started using kabocha in place ofmashed potatoes to accompany chicken or pork.
Its low moisture content, intense sweetness, anddeep orange color make for a bold side dish,visually and flavor wise.
Butternut squashes（ バ タ ー ナ ッ ツ・ ス ク ワ ッシュ ）are familiar to many people, but it has
little namerecognitionin Japan. In
the last few
years, I’ve
seen thempopping up in
local farmer’s
markets, andButternut squashes have ait’s good
distinctive long shape, but tend to t o s e e i t s
be sold smaller thanelongated
American ones.

8bell shape among the fall veggies. Butternut
squashes are very sweet and rich, often needing
just a cut in half, and a roast in the oven withsome salt, pepper, and olive oil. Don’t eat theskin, but scoop the cooked flesh out and mashfor a wonderful side dish. They also boil nicely, so
add peeled chunks to stews or soups.
One variety that caught my eye at a recent visit
to the Tokushima Marche was a Salad Pumpkin,or Korinki ( サラダかぼちゃ、 コリンキー ), simply
because it’s designed to be eaten raw! It’s
apparently avery new hybridd e v e l o p e d
i n Ya m a g a t aPrefecture about
15 years ago.
The light orangeyellow rugby ballwith white stripes
can be eaten, skinand all. My favorite
dining bar makes
pickles from thes l i c e d k o r i n k i . Korinki, or salad kabocha,
almost look like small
Think of it like amelons.
carrot, and you canimagine them julienned, marinated, and tossed
over a salad. Some people will stir fry them, andone good recipe is kinpira ( き ん ぴ ら ), a sweet
spicy soy sauté often used with burdock root
(gobo, 牛蒡 ).
Although summer squashes like zucchini are on
their way out, the winter squashes are just coming
into your supermarket, so enjoy kabocha andother unique varieties of squash with your next
grilled meat dinner, or as a hearty vegetarian maindish.
And a Halloween hint: Kabocha make cute sturdy
Jack ‘O-Lanterns, but be sure to scrape out agood amount of the flesh from the inside wall,and use a blunt butter knife for safe, controlledcarving.

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Events & Memoranda
Climbing Mt. Tsurugi
剣山登山のご案内

Let's climb Mt. Tsurugi! At 1,955 meters above
sea level, it is the highest mountain in Tokushima
and the second highest in Western Japan.
Refresh your mind and body, and enjoy thebeautiful scenery.

標高 1,955m、徳島県第１そして西日本第２の高峰である剣山への登山を下記のとおり実施致します。秋の素晴らしい剣山の紅葉を堪能してはいかがでしょうか。

When: October 16 (Sun)
日時： 10 月 16 日（日） ６：３０ ～１８：００
From 6:30 to 18:00
料金： 外国人及びＴＩＡ会員 500 円
Fee: 500 yen (T.I.A. member & foreign 		
一般 1,500 円
residents), 1,500 yen (Non member)
昼食代、又リフト代は含まれていません。
(Lunch and lift fee not included)
コースについて：
Courses:(1) Relax course: Ride the lift to Nishijima （１）リラックスコース：リフトを使用し、西島
Shrine, the halfway point, then climb the
神社まで行き、その後、登山道を通り頂上を目指
rest of way to the top.
します。
(2) Ganbare course: climb from the bottom（２）ガンバレコース：登山道を通り、頂上を目
to the top.
For further information about what to wear and 指します。
bring and how to sign up, visit our homepage:
詳しくはホームページをご覧ください：
www.tia81.com/tsurugi
www.tia81.com/tsurugi
Info: Tokushima International Association
お問い合わせ：徳島市国際交流協会
TEL: 088-622-6066*In the case of rainy weather, this activity will be TEL: 088-622-6066＊尚、悪天候の場合は、中止に致します。
canceled.

Autumn Leave Festival at Mt. Tsurugi
剣山もみじ祭りOne will be able to enjoy the autumn leaves at
Mt. Tsurugi from the beginning of October until
the middle of the month. During this time, the fallleaves will spread from the top of the mountain tothe outskirts of the Minokoshi parking area. The
colors will range from a bright yellow to a deep
red. On October 1st, an opening ceremony with
Shamisen mochi will be held from 11:00.

剣山の紅葉は、10 月初旬から中旬にかけて山頂から見ノ越周辺へと下りてきます。黄色から赤へのグラデーションがあります。また、
10 月 1 日（土）
11：00 ～三味線餅つきのオープニングセレモニーがあります。
日時 : 10 月 1 日（土）～ 31 日（月）When: October 1 (Sat) - 31 (Mon)
Where: Higashi Iya, Miyoshi city
Info: Mt. Tsurugi Tourist Promotion Federation
TEL: 088-367-5277

場所： 三好市東祖谷

剣山頂上～見の越周辺

お問い合わせ : 剣山観光推進協議会
TEL： 088-367-5277

Events & Memoranda
Iya Heike Festival Month
祖谷平家まつり月間

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In Miyoshi City, the month of October is the Iya
Heike Festival. During the whole month, there
are many events that will teach people about thelegends of the Heike no Ochudo (fugitives fromthe Genpei War) and of Iya’s culture.

三好市では、10 月を祖谷平家まつり月間とし、When: October 1 (Sat) - 31 (Mon)
Where: Various places around Miyoshi city
Info: Miyoshi Tourism Division
TEL: 088-372-7620

日時：10 月 1 日（土）～ 31 日（月）期間中は各地で平家落人伝説や祖谷の文化を今に伝える様々なイベントが開催されます。詳しくはお問合せください。

場所：三好市
お問い合わせ：三好市観光課
TEL：088-372-7620

German Festival in Naruto
ドイチェス・フェスト in なると
During the 23rd German Fest, there will be aSymphony No.9 Concert, as well as international
and local exchange events (dancing, singing),
exhibition of German products, and much more to
enjoy. There will also be a raffle.

第２３回ドイチェス・フェストで第九コンサート、
国際交流イベント、又地域交流イベント（踊り、歌等）の他、物産展なども開催されます。抽選会もあります。

When: October 23 (Sun)
From 10:00 to 16:00
Where: Naruto German House
Info: Naruto German House German Fest 		Committee
TEL: 088-689-0099

日時： 10 月 23 日（日）10：00 ～ 16：00
場所： 鳴門市ドイツ館
お問い合わせ：ドイチェスフェスト実行委員会
		（鳴門市ドイツ館）
TEL： 088-689-0099

Machi Asobi Volume 15
マチ ★ アソビ vol.15

After holding the first Machi Asobi event in 2009,it has attracted many people from around thecountry as an anime event held in the heart ofTokushima City, giving people a tour of the areaat the same time. There will be famous voiceactors hosting talk shows, and a very colorful andimpactful display of cosplay, filling the whole citywith anime! At the top of Mount Bizan, cars withimages of Anime characters will be displayed.
When: October 08 (Sat) - 10 (Mon, holiday)
Where: Various events around the city
Info: Tokushima Festivity Planning Division
TEL: 088-621-2146
URL: www.machiasobi.com

2009 年秋の第 1 回開催以来、徳島市の中心市街
地周遊型アニメイベントとして全国から多くのアニメファンを呼び込んでいる「マチ★アソビ」。
有名声優によるトークショーや、色とりどりの衣装が印象的なコスプレショーなど、徳島の街がアニメ一色に彩られます！眉山山頂では「痛車」の展示もあります。
日時： 10 月 8 日（土）～ 10 日（月・祝）場所： 徳島市内中心部他
お問い合わせ：徳島県にぎわいづくり課
TEL： 088-621-2146
URL： www.machiasobi.com

11 Events & Memoranda
Advisory Service for workers
労働相談会

Having trouble with dismissal, late payment insalary, or job rotation? Don't suffer alone, consult
with lawyers and employees of the Tokushima
Labor Relations Board (No fee).
When: ① October 6 (Thu), 26 (Wed) 18:00 - 		
20:00 & October 13 (Thu) 13:30 - 15:30② October 2 (Sun) 13:00 - 16:00③ October 23 (Sun) 13:00 - 16:00

Where: ① Tokushima Prefectural Office, 11th floor② Anan Himawari Kaikan, Anan city
③ Udatsu Arena, Mima city
Since the consultation will be in Japanese pleasebring someone to translate for you.
* ① Please register for consultation by the day
before at 15:00.
* ② , ③ Please make an appointment at thelatest, the day before the consultation by 18:00.

Japanese Evening Classes
Would you like to learn Japanese in the evening at TIA starting from October 2016?
Class

Days

Time

Term

Place

Beginner ～ ElementaryFri

17:30 19:00

October 21 ～(20 lessons)ElementaryTue

17:30 19:00

October 18 ～(20 lessons)Morizumi Building
4th Floor(3-12-5, Terashimahoncho, Tokushima city)

Elementary ～ IntermediateTue

19:10 20.40

October 28 ～(20 lessons)

CourseFee*Free

TIA 2nd Floor

Free

TIA 2nd Floor

Free*Textbook fees not included.

★ Info and Registration: Tokushima International Association
TEL: 088-622-6066
E-mail: info@tia81.com

Chigiri-e Workshop
和紙ちぎり絵ワークショップ
Let's make Chigiri-e, a Japanese art which torncoloured paper is used to create images.

ちぎり絵とは、薄く指先でちぎった漉き和紙を台紙に貼って表現した作品です。

When: October 22 (Sat) From 14:00 to 15:30
Where: Tokushima International Association
Fee*: 300 yen (Foreign Residents), 650 yen 		(Japanese) *including material cost
Info: Tokushima International Association
TEL: 088-622-6066*Number of participants is limited to 10 people.

日時： 10 月 22 日（土） 14：00 ～ 15：30
場所： 徳島市国際交流協会 会議室
参加費：外国人 300 円、日本人 650 円（材料費込）
お問合せ：徳島市国際交流協会
TEL: 088-622-6066* 先着 10 名まで受け付けます。

Counselling Service at TOPIA・トピアの相談窓口
TOPIA offers a counselling and advisory service to all foreign residents to help with issues involving
accidents, working conditions, housing, visas, international marriage, and more. Counselling isavailable in English and Japanese. Please note that although every effort will be made, we may not beable to deal with all cases.
Everyday, 10:00 - 18:00 (closed during the New Year's holidays)
Tel: 088-656-3303 or 088-656-3320 (allows three-way conversations with an interpreter)