MIA NEWS 172ed., Sep. (4)Miyakonojo International Association

Miyakonojo International Association
6-21 Himegi-cho, Miyakonojo-shi,Miyazaki-ken, Japan 885-8555
TEL 0986-23-2295
FAX 0986-23-3223
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I Have A Dream - Quill Anderson (Former CIR, current ALT, always Miyakonojo!)
Hi! My name is Quill – andstandard home oven does not reach the range of
I’m a Miyakonojo old-timer.
high temperatures necessary to develop a goodI moved here in 2009 andcrust. Three-and-a-half years ago I ordered a proper
spent four years as thepizza oven and took my pizza game to the next level.
city’s English-speaking CIR
I have been making pizza almost every weekend(Coordinator for Internasince then. This new equipment opened my eyes totional Relations). I was
the possibilities of the pizza I could now make. I
fresh out of college andhave been honing my craft, first developing proper
was filled with energy andstretching techniques, then working on launching
big dreams about working
and turning in the oven. I then played around within Japan, speaking Japaflour ratios, adding whole wheat or rye flour tonese, and becoming achange the texture and flavors, as well as changing
teacher. As a CIR, I introthe hydration levels (the amount of water relative to
duced all things related to my country at the city’s
dry ingredients in the dough). Extended controlledelementary schools and senior group lectures. I also low-temperature proofing of the dough was the nexttranslated official documents and interpreted forstep and then I played around with Poolish and Biga
events and people who needed help with various
dough (pre-fermented doughs that are easier on theactivities. It was a fulfilling job and I enjoyed mystomach to digest).
time working for the city and its people.
I have found a dough recipe that I like. I have found
After that I worked for seven years as an English
a sauce recipe that I like. I have found a wide range
teacher at a local kindergarten. I’ve become quiteof topping combinations that are popular with myskilled working with children and was happy to see
friends and family. Now I want to share my pizzas
many of the children become proficient using Engwith Miyakonojo.
lish.
So far, all my dreams have come true. Miyakonojo
This year I started working for the city again – thishas been a great place for me to live, learn, andtime as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher). I’m
grow. I have to do some research and develop aassigned to a large school in the city and I work with proper business plan but I believe I can achieve thischildren in grades four, five, and six. I have hunnew dream here in Miyakonojo. For years I havedreds of students, and working with 35-40 students been sharing things about my country and my lanper class is an exciting new challenge.
guage with the people of Miyakonojo. Now I’m readyI’ve always been a dreamer. Over time, my dreams to share the joy of pizza with the community I have
have changed – visit Japan, study in Japan, work in found here.
Japan, fall in love in Japan, raise a family in Japan.
I have a new dream – start a business in Japan.
Not just any business. I want to open a pizzeria!
I love pizza. I grew up eating and enjoying pizza butmy journey with pizza took a large step in a new direction when I moved to Japan. In the US, I wasused to $10 take-and-bakes or $15 extra-large takeout pizzas. Pizza was delicious, of course. But morethan that, it was also cheap and convenient.
When I moved to Japan I was shocked to find that alarge pizza would set me back ¥3000-¥4000. Pizza
became a luxury. After a couple of times ordering
out, I decided I would have to learn to make my own.
I focused on crust first. Crust is the backbone of pizza and no matter how much sauce, cheese, or toppings you pile on top you can’t hide how important agood crust is to a good pizza. I experimented withvarious recipes and had some decent results but
wasn’t really pleased with the pizzas I could make in
my little electric home oven. The main problem is a

MIA NEWS 172ed., Sep. (5)Number of Submissions & Size Restrictions:
Each applicant may submit two (2) items per categoToday’s article is fromry. Each submission must be smaller than 50cm byMs. Hiroko Miura! Thank50cm in size.
you very much!
How to Apply: By post, in person or by e-mailThe first thing I thought
Please include your name (with furigana), country of
about when I was conorigin, contact details, materials used in your subtacted about Australian
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experiences was Tim’swords) and the category you wish to enter on yourwedding ceremony onapplication form, and attach it with your submission.
the beach. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous,
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blending in to the beach; that scene has imprinted
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General Information◇ Regarding World Festa 2022
◇ From the Outside Looking In Miyazaki Prefecture As a preventative measure to reduce the spread of theArt Festival, Looking for Submissions!
novel coronavirus, it has ultimately been decided that theTheme: Miyazaki
2022 World Festa in Miyakonojo is to be cancelled for thisyear. We hope that we will be able to bring back World
Application Requirements: Applicants must be forFesta once more in 2023!
eign residents of Miyazaki Prefecture, or residentswith international roots.
◇ International Cooking Adventures!
Categories: Photos, Drawings, Calligraphy, HandiWe are currently looking to runcrafts (Videos excluded)a series of “International Cook*Photos may be sent as data, and are limited toing Adventures” around Decemphotos taken within the prefecture.
ber this year. Further details*If data is submitted, the Miyazaki International
will be included in upcoming
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are decided.
Movies info

C-Plaza Cine-port (Tel: 0986-24-2571)

17-9 Nakamachi, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Map-Code (GPS): 117 488 540*55●Reminiscence (Japanese Sub)
●Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Japanese Dub)
●Earwig and the Witch (Japanese)●F9 (JP: Wild Speed/Jet Brake) (Japanese Dub)
●Tokyo Revengers (Japanese)●Ryū to Sobakasu no Hime (Belle) (Japanese Dub)
*The 1st of every month is ¥1,100 for everyone.
*Every Wednesday is ‘Ladies’ Day’, all ladies ¥1,100.
*The cinema is closed every Tuesday.
*For session times visit: http://movie.walkerplus.com/th286/schedule.html (Japanese)