MIA NEWS 186ed., Nov. (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
http://miyakonojo-mia.com
E-mail mia@btvm.ne.jp

Information & Notices◇ Come Join The MIA “Vietnamese Cooking Class” !
Phung Thi Dai Trang, a Miyakonojo resident from Vietnam, will be introducing how to make Vietnamesecuisine. This course will be run in Japanese.
Date:
December 4th (Sun), 10AM—1PM
Location:
Miyakonojo City Community Center
Cost:
MIA Members: 800 Yen
Non-members: 1300 Yen
Menu:
Bánh xèo (lit. “Sizzling Pancake”)
Capacity:
10 people (First come first served, MIA
Member priority)
Make sure to bring an apron,something to write with, and amask. Masks, temperaturechecks, alcohol disinfection
and other COVID countermeasures will be taken to ensure a safe environment. Your
cooperation is appreciated.
Contact MIA by E-mail or Phone:
Email:
mia@btvm.ne.jp
Phone:
0986-23-2295

long and include a couple of relevant pictures. If you’d
like to write more than that, please consult with MIA. If
you’d like to write anonymously, that can be taken intoconsideration.
We are also looking for people interested in sharing
their Australian experiences. Whether it’s a rare location you found or some fascinating people you interacted with, we want to share your story with all of our MIA
members! Please contact us if you are interested!

◇ Online Multiculturalism Seminar “Worth Knowing
Now! Micro-aggression: Avoiding Unintentionally
Hurtful Phrases & Actions in Everyday Life”“You’re really good at using chopsticks!”, “NihongoJōzu!”, “You’re from Africa, so you must be really goodat dancing!” There are a large number of people whooften use such phrases when interacting with international residents. These types of phrases are know as
micro-aggressions. In order to respect our diversity andcreate a comfortable living environment for everyone,take this opportunity to deepen your understanding ofwhat micro-aggressions are.
Date:
November 30th (Wed), 2:30PM—4:30PM◇ Regarding World Festa in Miyakonojo 2023
Location:
Online (using Zoom)
The 2023 World Festa in Miyakonojo, planned for theCost:
Free15th of January 2023, due to the expected 8th wave ofCapacity:
40 people (First come first served)
COVID over the new years period and with regards toTeacher:
Shimoji Lawrence Yoshitaka
the health and safety of our members and citizens, has
Applications:
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who was looking forward to this event.
Applications close November 21st (Mon)
While our yearly event will not be going ahead as
Inquiries: Miyazaki International Association
planned, we intend to open displays at the “First ofTEL: 0985-32-8457 FAX: 0985-32-8512
Spring (Hatsu Haru)” event that will be held on theE-mail:miyainfo@mif.or.jp
same day at MJ Hall.
We would like to ask that anyone who would like tointroduce countries and regions around the world, promote international exchange, introduce international
cooperation efforts & activities, or otherwise present◇ International Understanding Seminar “Germany’s
similar material at this event, please contact MIA. In
Tourist Spots ~Travel Germany with Lars!~”
addition, as display space is limited, we may make ad- Lars Berger will talk about the history and culture of Gerjustments in future based upon the number of applimany, as well as some of the lesser known charms ofcants.
German cities that you won’t find in guide books! (ThisApplications: Due November 30th (Wed), 2022
talk will be given in Japanese.)
For applications and inquiries, please contact MIA:
Date:
December 3rd (Sat), 10AM—12PM
Email:
mia@btvm.ne.jp
Location:
MJ Hall, Meeting Room 1
Phone:
0986-23-2295
Teacher:Lars Berger (from Germany!)
Capacity:
25 people (First come first served)
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family, and activities with an international exchange or
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MIA NEWS 186ed., Nov. (5)Miyakonojo International Association◇ Miyakonojo’s Chinese CIR will be running aChinese/Japanese Talk Event!
From beginners to fluent speakers of Chinese, everyone is welcome! Chinese residents looking to improvetheir Japanese are also welcome!
Date:
December 10th (Sat), 1:30PM—3PM
Location:
MJ Hall Work Room

Miyakonojo International Association
6-21 Himegi-cho, Miyakonojo-shi,
Miyazaki-ken, Japan 885-8555
TEL 0986-23-2295
FAX 0986-23-3223
http://miyakonojo-mia.com
E-mail mia@btvm.ne.jp

Cost:
Capacity:Free!
5 Members (First come first served, MIA
member priority)
Please make sure you wear a mask, use alcohol disinfectant, and have your temperature measured.
Inquiries:
Contact MIA with questions,or to apply.

Aussie Bites! (The Indian Pacific, MIA Member Fujimoto Koichiro)
Before landing in Sydney Australia, whilst still on board would be surrounded by a deep forest
the plane, I heard that quarantine was strict, and thatonce more. Once I grew tired of the reyou had to make sure you filled in your declaration
peating scenery, I made my way to theform correctly; I checked it so many times, I didn’t have lounge car, where other customers were already occutime to look out the window and enjoy the view before pying the sofas and enjoying drinks. The majority ofarriving. Exiting the plane as an inexperienced interna- these patrons were older couples and friends; as thetional traveler, I held my passport over a machine, and beer and wine here was all-you-can-drink, I decided toas I made my way towards the exit, and one of the of- open a bottle of beer myself.
ficers checked my ticket. As I walked onwards to parti- The scenery from the window remained the same fortioned zones, not knowing where the screening would quite a time, unlike Japan where mountains and rivers
take place, another officer shouted at me “Go! Go!”. I
and towns constantly pass in and out of view. As thehurried along, and all of a sudden, I was in Australia.
sun gradually lowered towards the horizon, and the“Where is the screening at?” was all I could wonder
lights in our rooms came on, the outside scenery faded
about following an all-too-disappointing immigrationfrom view, and all one could behold in the windows
process. Standing there waiting for me was Dalin Ham- was the reflection of the interior lamps. At this point,ilton, Miyakonojo’s Coordinator of International Relathere was naught left to do but drink. The last thing left
tions. He is, of course, completely fluent in Japanese.
to enjoy for the day was the restaurant car where theAs I couldn’t speak English myself, seeing him there
evening meal was to be held. And so, until I was called
put me at ease.
to make my way there, I drank.
On this trip to Australia, one of my main objectives was ~ To Be Continued ~to ride the Transcontinental railway known as the Indian Pacific. From Sydney on the east coast to Perth on
The everthe west, three days and four nights aboard the train.
unchanging
The following is an account of the first day and twoview from thenights as I boarded the train from Sydney to Adelaide.
window of theThe following day after arriving in Sydney, at 3PM, theIndian Pacific.
train departed from Sydney Central Station. The diesel
engine, in combination with the several passenger
cars, was rated at a total of 1700 tonnes. Each passenger’s room consisted of a double bunk bed, toilet andshower. There was also a restaurant car and lounge carfurther down the line.
One of AustralThe train slowly made its way through the center ofia’s largest andSydney, eventually proceeding out of the suburbs. As
longest running
we made our way, however, most houses remainedrail tourism comunseen, as they were obscured by a forest of trees. We panies, the Indiwould occasionally travel past buildings in which peoan Pacificple might well be living, but the very next instant, weMovies info

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