NAPIA

VOL. 47 June 2019
NAPIA English Edition - Vol. 47–

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

Edited by: Nagasaki International Association

About the Nagasaki International Association
Have you heard of the Nagasaki International Association?
We are a bridge between Nagasaki and many different
countries across the world.
We also offer lots of information about international
exchange and life in Nagasaki.
We are open from Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and5:30pm.(excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays)
Please feel free to drop by!

Please "like" and"follow" us!!

Facebook★Our Facebook Page：https://www.facebook.com/nia.nagasaki/★Our Website: https://www.nia.or.jp/record_en/★《Location》2nd Floor, Former Dejima Seminary, 6-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City.
《When》

Every Saturday from 2:00PM to 3:30PM.
(Excluding public holidays, and the summer and winter holidays.)《Inquiries》Nihongo Network in Nagasaki 《Tel》095-821-6454★《Location》 "World Citizens' Plaza", 2nd Floor, Nagasaki Brick Hall, 2-38 Mori-machi, Nagasaki City.
《When》 ※Every Tuesday from 6:10PM to 7:40PM ※Every Wednesday from 1:30PM to 3:00PM※Every Thursday from 6:10PM to 7:40PM《Inquiries》Nagasaki City International Affairs Division 《Tel》095-829-1113★《Location》 Sasebo Citizens' Activity and Exchange Plaza, 5-1 , Tono-cho, Sasebo City(Tuesdays & Saturdays)
Haiki District Community Centre, 6-38 Haiki 1-chome, Sasebo City. (Wednesdays)《When》※Every Tuesday from 2:00PM to 3:30PM and 6:00PM to 7:30PM※Every Wednesday from 5:30PM to 7:00PM※Every Saturday from 2:00PM to 3:30PM《Inquiries》 Friendship International, Sasebo《Tel》0956-56-4687

《A New “Consultation Center for Foreign People”! (tentative name)》
We will establish a "Consultation Center for Foreign People" (tentative name) from July that will
give advice and provide information to foreign residents. It will offer important information about
daily life and work, etc. to foreign residents all in one location, and by forming links to otherorganizations that provide advice, it will provide them with support to enable them to live safely andcomfortably in the community. English and Vietnamese-speaking consultation staff will be at thecounter to give advice, and support for a variety of languages will be possible through the use oftranslation devices and call centers.
Month of Establishment: July 2019
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9AM to 5PM (excluding Sundays, Public Holidays and the YearEnd Holidays)
Location: 1st Floor, Dejima Koryu Kaikan (2-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City)
Foreign Residence
AdviceProcedures《 Consultation Center for Foreign People 》(tentative name)⚫

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Face-to-Face Consultations in English/Vietnamese(Consultation Staff) and using translation devices.
Telephone Consultations: three-way phone callsthat make use of a multi-language call center.
Travelling to consultations in every part of theprefecture.
Specialist advice about legal matters, etc.

Labor Issues
Medical and Nursing
Care
Education andParental Care

Information
Sharing《Event Information (July to September 2019)》
Omura English Summer Camp

●Date & Time：3:30PM, Sunday August 18th, 2019 to 9:30AM, Tuesday August 20th, 2019.
●Location：Nodakeko Park Campsite, Omura City (1097-1 Higashinodake-cho, Omura City.
●Details：3-day 2-night English camp for Omura City elementary school students, through which they can
improve their communication skills and deepen their understanding of other cultures throughexchange with teachers from many countries.
●Inquiries：Exchange Group, Planning & Policy Division, Omura City.
Tel: 0957-53-4111

The Third Nagasaki-Busan Japan-Korea Exchange Photo Exhibition & Photography Workshop（１）●Date & Time：10AM to 6PM, Tuesday, August 20th to Sunday, August 25th 2019.
●Location：Room A, 1st Floor Public Gallery, Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum,2-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City.
●Details：Japan-Korea Exchange Photo Exhibition. An exhibition of 108 works
from 52 photographers.
（２）●Date & Time：1:30PM to 4PM, Saturday August 24th, 2019.
●Location：2nd Floor Hall, Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum, 2-1 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City.
●Details：Photography Workshop●Inquiries：Nagasaki International Exchange Photography Association Tel: 090-7156-8399

World Food Restaurant at the Foreign Settlement Festival●Date & Time：12PM to 2PM, Sunday September 15th, 2019.
●Location：Higashiyamate "Chikyukan", 6-25, Higashiyamate-machi, Nagasaki City.
●Details：World Foods (Dishes from 5 countries), Foreign Settlement Festival Chess Competition,
Foreign Country Experience Photo Studio● Inquiries：Higashiyamate "Chikyukan" Tel: 095-822-7966

International Understanding Lectures by the Nagasaki City CIRs (Co-ordinators for InternationalRelations)●Date & Time: 6:30PM to 7:30PM, Thrice Monthly（America, China & Korea - once each)
N.B. The schedule changes every month, so please check "Kohou Nagasaki",or the Nagasaki City International Affairs Division website or Facebook page.
●Location：Nagasaki Brick Hall (Meeting Room) 2-38 Mori-machi, Nagasaki City.
●Details：CIRs from Nagasaki City speak in Japanese about the culture and customs of their home country,with a different theme each month. Reservations or applications are not required. They are alsoable to travel to give lectures on request.
●Inquiries：Nagasaki City International Affairs Division, Department of Culture and Tourism.
Tel：095-829-1113

《Introducing the new Nagasaki Prefecture CIRs

(Co-ordinators for International Relations)》》
Co-ordinatorfor International Relations (CIR) from China

Q1: Please tell us your name.
My name is Xiao He.
In Japanese, the characters for my name are read as “Ga Shou”.
It might be a little hard to pronounce, so please call me "Emi-chan".
Q2: Where are you from？
I'm from Luoyang City in Henan Province. Luoyang City is located in inland China, and is also has
another beautiful name, "the city of peony flowers." It was also the ancient capital of the Zhou
dynasty, founded by China's only female emperor, Wu Zetian. There are also many famous tourist
attractions in the city, including the Longmen Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage Site, and White
Horse Temple, said to be the first Buddhist temple in China.
In addition, the peony flower festival is held from the end of March to early April, welcoming many
domestic and overseas visitors. A local specialty is the "Water Banquet", one of the ancient cooking
styles of the imperial court, with many soup dishes.
Since 2016, I have worked in Fuzhou City in Fujian Province, on the southeast coast of China, at
the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Fujian Province as a Japanese translator.
Fujian Province and Nagasaki Prefecture have had friendly relations for 37 years, and there havebeen many successful outcomes of this fruitful relationship, based on the deep connection between
people from both prefectures, including Ingen Ryūki and Zheng Chenggong. Fuzhou is the capital ofFujian Province, and is a beautiful city surrounded by the sea. Speaking of food, Fujian Cuisine is oneof the eight great cuisines in China. Unlike regular Chinese cuisine, it is not spicy and strong, butinstead includes slightly sweet sautéed dishes, various types of soups, and seafood that people fromJapan are said to enjoy. Its famous tourist attractions include the Wuyi Mountains, which areregistered as both a cultural and natural World Heritage Site, and Gulang Island, a World CulturalHeritage Site. If you have the chance, please visit Luoyang City and Fujian Province!
Q3: Why did you come to Japan?
I began studying Japanese at university as my major. Although it is often said that "the more you
study Japanese, the harder it gets," I think instead that "the more you understand Japanese, themore you come to like it." I have always really wanted to see and experience for myself the scenesthat I've seen in the anime and manga that I've been watching since I was a junior high school
student, like the beautiful ocean in front of Kamakura High School, which appears in "Slam Dunk",
and Totoro’s forest from Miyazaki Hayao's anime, lived. For me, the JET Programme is a valuable
opportunity for me to understand Japan. I hope to use this year well, to understand Japanese culture
and society, and to work hard to make this a fruitful and fulfilling year.
Q4: What do you enjoy?
I like spending time close to nature. I hope to use my days off to go jogging around my area andto go trekking in the mountains. Nagasaki Prefecture is surrounded by the ocean and very livable,
so I'd love to spend time experiencing its natural beauty. If you know anywhere interesting, please
let me know.

Co-ordinator for International Relations (CIR) from Korea

Q1: Please tell us your name.
Nice to meet you, my name is Daun Choi.
My older sister's name is "Arumu," and so when we combine our two names,
it means "beautiful" in Korean. Please call me "Un-chan!
Q2: Where are you from？
I was born in Seoul, the capital of Korea. Surrounded on all sides by mountains, and with theHangang River running through the center of the city, Seoul has prospered as the capital sinceages past. It’s a wonderful city with many charms, including a lively city, natural beauty, andhistorical cultural assets. Both Seoul and Nagasaki are surrounded by mountains!
Q3: Why did you come to Japan?
Nine years ago, I spent one year living in Nagoya, and during that time I was able to meet many
people and I have lots of memorable experiences. After returning home, I thought that I wanted totry and be a bridge that connects Japan and Korea by meeting as many people as possible, andhelping them understand each other's culture. Nagasaki has prospered as a base for international
exchange, so I am truly delighted to be given the chance to meet everyone in such a city. Goingforward, I hope to continue to fulfil my role as a CIR to ensure that Japan and Korea are connectedby deep bonds.
Q4: What do you enjoy?
I'm interested in traditional culture, so in Korea I studied traditional Korean braiding. Traditional
Korean braids are notable for the way that their shape changes depending on how they are tied,
and they have been used frequently as decorations for women's clothing since ages past. I hope I'llbe able to teach lots of people how to do traditional Korean braiding, so please come along to theInternational Festival and other events and enjoy lots of different types of Korean culture. I also
hope to take part in Nagasaki's traditional events and learn more about its traditional culture fromeveryone! Looking forward to meeting you!

We’ve added Vietnamese to our three helpful guidebooks!
The Nagasaki International Association creates and provides free guidebooks for people fromforeign countries living in Nagasaki Prefecture. We hope you find them useful! Furthermore, all
the guidebooks are available to download from our website!

A Guidebook for Living in Nagasaki Prefecture
You can find all the basic information you will need to live in Nagasaki Prefecture in this guide. It
will teach you about residency matters, what you can do at your city or town hall, Japanese traffic
laws, how to sort your rubbish, and other rules and manners that are followed in Japan. This is anindispensable book for the living safely and comfortably in Nagasaki!
This guidebook is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
URL：https://www.nia.or.jp/record/files/medias/07link/seikatsu2019.pdf

Guide for Using Medical Institutions
This guide was made to assist foreign people when they visit the hospital so that they can feel lessanxious. This guide includes lists of things you need when going to the hospital, types of hospitals,
as well as illustrations of body parts and lists of symptoms to assist in explaining what’s wrong. It
also includes a medical questionnaire that should be filled out prior to visiting the hospital in orderto make communication as smooth as possible. This guide is slim and compact, so it’s easy to carrywith you in the event of an emergency.
This guide is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
URL：https://www.nia.or.jp/record/files/medias/07link/hospital2019.pd

Things You Need to Know Before Disaster Strikes!!

New information

about Evacuation Centers has been added!
Japan is often said to have more natural disasters than foreign countries. It’s impossible to say
when an earthquake, typhoon, or flood will occur. This guidebook tells you how to prepare fornatural disasters and how to respond to them. Don’t wait for a disaster to strike before thinking toprepare! Take this guide and start preparing today!
This guide is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
URL：https://www.nia.or.jp/record/files/medias/07link/saigai2019.pdf

Please tell your friends about these guides too!
We’re Looking For Volunteer Office Support Staff!
For more details, please see our website (https://www.nia.or.jp/record_en/)or official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/nia.nagasaki/)If you have any comments or suggestions about NAPIA, please let us know.

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