NAPIA

zzzzzzVOL.67 July.2024
Established May 2009

NAPIA is a newsletter issued by Nagasaki International Association for foreign residents.
Edited by: Nagasaki International Association

3rd March 2024
Location: Nagasaki International Association

KanzashiJapanese Culture Experience Class“Making Kanzashi from Kimono Fabric!”
Kanzashi is a traditional Japanese ornamental hairpinthat is placed in the hair as an ornament and is also
used to tie up hair. It was very popular in the Edo period.
Nine residents of Nagasaki Prefecture attended thisclass which was taught by Ms. Akimi Morizuka. Ms.
Morizuka taught the participants that the fabrics used formaking kimono are made from materials that are suitable
for that season and that each color and pattern used
represents a certain wish. Participants chose the colorand pattern of the kimono fabric of their wish to make a
one-of-a-kind kanzashi.

Participants
Wanted!

The 16th

Japanese Speech Contest for Non-Native Speakers
Date and time

1:30pm to 4:00pm (Saturday) 19th October 2024

Location
Location

Lounge B2F, Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for theAtomic Bomb Victims (7-8 Hirano-machi, Nagasaki City)

OrganizersOrganizers

Organizing Committee for the Japanese Speech Contest
Nagasaki Foundation for the Promotion of Peace/ Nagasaki International AssociationPrizes

1st Prize (¥50,000), 2nd Prize (¥30,000),3rd Prize (¥20,000),
Future Prize (¥10,000), and Participation Prizes (TBA)

Inquiries

Nagasaki International Association👆 Apply here

2-11 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City
TEL: (095) 823-3931 E-mail: nia@nia.or.jp
Eligibility Applicants must be residents of Nagasaki Prefecture of senior high school age or older and:① Not be a native speaker of Japanese③ Not have a total period of residence in Japan of more than 5 years② Not have received elementary or junior high school education in Japan ④ Not have previously received 1st Prize in this contest

Application Deadline(Monday) 26thAugust 2024

Introducing the Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) whobegan their post in Nagasaki in April 2024!

Q1: Where is your hometown?
I was born on an island called Geoje and began living
in Busan when I was in high school. Both Geoje andBusan are located on the Southeastern end of Korea
and are very close to Nagasaki.
Geoje is the second largest island in Korea, and thereare many places where you can enjoy nature, such asHeugeumgang Islets and Oedo. Busan is the second
largest city in Korea, after Seoul. Not only can you enjoy
delicious foods such as dwaeji gukpap (pork broth withrice) and milmyeon (wheat noodles dish), you can also
enjoy various cultures such as movies and sports.
Please come visit!

Q1: Where is your hometown?

Q2: Why did you come to Japan? What do you want
to do in Nagasaki?
My interest in Japan all began because of content suchas anime. I wasn’t good at public speaking to begin with,
but through entering Japanese speech contests andvolunteering as a Japanese interpreter, I was able tohave new experiences and meet many people. I applied
for the CIR position because I wanted a job that utilizes
my past experiences and my interest in Japan.
I would like to contribute to the exchange between
Nagasaki and Korea, including the friendship city ofBusan. I would also live to visit all the various places in
Nagasaki, and learn to speak the Nagasaki dialect.

Q2: Why did you come to Japan? What do you want

Q3: What are your hobbies and how do you like tospend your free time?
While lounging around at home, I like to read, listen to,watch or write something... basically I enjoy consuming
content.
Recently I’ve gotten into Korean idols, and enjoy
listening to the songs and watching fancams (liveperformances), so the ratio of “listening” and “watching”
is high.
Q4: Please give a message to the residents ofNagasaki Prefecture!
I look forward to getting to know all the charms ofNagasaki, one by one, and getting involved in theexchange between our two countries.
Although I am a novice, I will do my best to makesteady progress.I look forward to your kind cooperation.

My hometown is Neijiang City in the Southeastern partof Sichuan Province, China. Neijiang City is located in
the breadbasket region of Sichuan Province, and has
long prospered from sugarcane cultivation and thesugar industry, which is why it is named “Sweet City”.
Although it is named Sweet City, the local residents
enjoy spicy food. The local specialty, called “大千干焼魚” (Daqian dry-braised fish), is carp fried to a goldenbrown and simmered in a sauce made from pickledpeppers and bean paste.
to do in Nagasaki?
My connection with Nagasaki goes back eight years.
I majored in Japanese at Jilin University in China, andwhen I was in my third year, I was given the opportunity
to study abroad for a short time at Nagasaki Universityof Foreign Studies, so I lived in Nagasaki for about six
months. That’s why I was glad when I heard that I
would be dispatched to Nagasaki.
During my stay in Nagasaki, I want to experience thecharms of Nagasaki Prefecture while deepening themutual understanding between China and Japan at thegrassroots level by speaking to the locals.
Q3: What are your hobbies and how do you like tospend your free time?
My hobby is badminton. I play two or three times aweek. I often travel on my days off. Earlier this year
during Golden Week, I traveled to Fukuoka, Okinawa
and Kumamoto in Kyushu. In the future, I would like tovisit various places within Japan, and experience thecustoms of each region.
Q4: Please give a message to the residents ofNagasaki Prefecture!
I will appear in the association’s “Let’s talk with a CIR!”
once to twice a month. I look forward to using thisopportunity to talk with you all in a casual setting.

Beware of Typhoons たいふうIn Japan, there are many typhoons between July and October.
A typhoon is a tropical cyclone that develops over the tropical seas in theSouthwestern North Pacific Ocean and can reach speeds of over 17m/s.
When typhoons approach, they cause storms and heavy rainfall, and canresult in disasters such as landslides, flooding and inundation. Even after thetyphoon has passed, there are still risks of secondary disasters.

Find Out in Advance Where the Safe Locations Are!
Collect a hazard map from your workplace or your local city office.
You can find out where the “dangerous locations” and “evacuation centers” are in the event of a disastersuch as a typhoon or earthquake. Check the areas around your home, school or workplace. It may bedifficult to connect to the phone or internet during a disaster, so decide with your family in advance where
you will escape to. At “evacuation centers”, you can temporarily stay the night and sleep there. Because
there are a lot of people, there are various rules in place.

When a Typhoon Approaches...

What to Take with You When Evacuating (Fire and Disaster
Management Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication)waterflashlight
Move all objects from the balcony or outside tocandles
inside the house. Electricity and water may be Inkan(official stamp) bankbook
knife
cut off, so prepare flashlights and water. It isgloves
dangerous when glass breaks from strong
lighter
winds, so make sure to close all windows andcash
curtains, and stay away from the windows.
can opener
instant ramen
baby bottle
Don’t approach dangerous locations suchas mountains, rivers and the sea.
Pack a bag of items you want to take with you
if you need to evacuate.
blanketfirst aid kit (medicine)
clothes

radiobatteries

foodhelmet

emergency hoodLet’s Find Out Information!
■ The Nagasaki Disaster Prevention Portal(Nagasaki Prefecture)
You can find out “evacuation information” and“disaster information” in real time in 4 different
languages.

Evacuation Information andDisaster and Weather Information
for Each City and Town
You Can Also Find Outfrom the Map■ KIKIKURU(Japan Meteorological Agency)
The forecast of disasters caused by heavy
rainfall can be checked in 15 different
languages. The map updates every 10
minutes with information on the risk oflandslides, flooding and flood damage inincrements of 1km.

■ Safety tips App(Official Japanese Government)
You can check “disaster information” in 14
different languages. By selecting the area inadvance, you can receive alerts whenwarnings (e.g. earthquake early warnings,
tsunami warnings and special warnings etc.)
are released.

Japanese Proverbs
Related to WeatherThe area becomes temporarily quiet before a storm hits, which why
they say “henji ga okoru mae no bukimina shizukesa” which means“the eerie silence before something bad happens”.

App IconInformation from NIA
Guidebook to Help Foreigners”
This guidebook is available in Japanese,
English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
is Available for Free!
A Guidebook for Living in Nagasaki Prefecture
Information about living in Nagasaki, status of residence, procedures at city/town
hall, and Japanese rules and manners.
Guide for Using Medical Institutions
Important information for when you go to a medical institution (how to finda medical clinic or hospital, what to take and how to explain your illness).
Things You Need to Know Before Disaster Strikes!
Before Disaster Stikes! A book to help you prepare(what to take to an evacuation center and what to do during a typhoon, earthquake, fire)
Beginner Level Japanese Language Course for Foreign Residents in Nagasaki
Organizer International Affairs Division of Nagasaki CityForeign residents living in Nagasaki City, or foreign residents who work or go to school in Nagasaki City canstudy Japanese for free. Citizen volunteers will teach you Japanese you can use in your daily life.
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implementation period

Tuesdayaaa(evening)
Wednesday (daytime)Thursdaya a(evening)
VenueMay 2024 to November 2024

6:30pm to 8:00pm
1:30pm to 3:00pm

September 2024 to February 2025

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Multipurpose space 2F Nagasaki City Hall (4–1 Uonomachi, Nagasaki City)

Tuition Fee Free ※ A textbook fee of 2,970 yen is required
Contact👈time

Please contact useven if you would like to try it outor commence part way through!

International Affairs Division, Nagasaki City Hall
（TEL：095-829-1113 / E-mail kokusai@city.nagasaki.lg.jp）

The 26th Nagasaki International Association Festival (Organized by theNagasaki International Association)
There are plenty of fun events for foreign residents and locals living in Nagasaki
to enjoy together! Everyone, please come join in the fun!
Date and time 11:00am to 4:00pm (Sunday) 15th September 2024
Venue

Nagasaki Prefectural Government Office(3-1 Onoue-machi, Nagasaki City)

Contents

Exhibition of activities of international cooperation andexchange organizations, sale of overseas handcrafted goods,experience playing Japanese musical instruments, trying on
traditional clothing, Kimono and tea ceremony experience, etc.

N agasaki I nternational A ssociation
2-11 Dejima-machi Nagasaki City
We support local multiculturalism andinternational exchange.

The Nagasaki Prefecture
Consultation Center
for Foreign People

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We provide consultation services in 22 languages sothat foreigners living in Nagasaki Prefecture can live
comfortably and safely.

We are open Mon–Fri 9:00–17:30(except public holidays)

We are open Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00(except public holidays)

TEL: (095)823-3931
E-mail: nia@nia.or.jp

TEL: (095)820-3377
E-mail: soudan@nia.or.jp

Website: https://www.nia.or.jpz/

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