NA P I A

VOL. 40 September 2017
NAPIA English Edition - Vol. 40 –Established May 2009

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

Edited by : Nagasaki International Association

Introduction to the Nagasaki International Association
Do you know about the Nagasaki International Association?
We exist as a bridge between Nagasaki and many different countries acrossthe world. We also provide a great deal of information on international
exchange and life in Nagasaki. We are open from Monday to Friday,
between 9:00am and 5:30pm. We are closed on weekends
and national holidays. We have books, pamphlets,
and much more about international exchange available
on our exchange floor which anyone is welcome to use.
Please feel free to drop by!

Notice about the 19th Nagasaki International Festival
Organizations from all over Nagasaki Prefecture will gather to tell you about their activities as well as
sell delicious food! There is something for everyone from children to adults to enjoy and it’s a great
opportunity to meet and converse with new people from different countries and cultures. Like last year,
there will be a booth to try on kimono that you can wear over your clothing, as well as engage inJapanese culture directly by participating in Tea Ceremony (there will be a small charge). Please comeout to the festival which is sure to be a fun day!
Date: 10:00 ~ 15:00 October 29th, 2017
Place: Dejima Koryu Kaikan (2-11 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City) *it’s next to the Nagasaki
Prefecture Art Museum
Entrance is free.
Please come to the festival by public transport, as there will be no parking available on the premises.
We are still looking for more volunteers tohelp us make this festival a great one! If
you’re interested in helping out, please visit
our webpage. http://www.nia.or.jp/

The results of the 9th Japanese Speech Contest for Non-Native Speakers
The contest was held on June 17th, 2017 at the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic
Bomb Victims. This year there were twelve contestants from two different countries who gave speeches.

＜First Prize＞
Name: Zheng Xueping
Country: China
University: Nagasaki University＜Third Prize＞
Name: Lou Lina
Country: China
University: Kwassui Women’s University＜Second Prize＞＜Future Prize / Director’s Prize＞

Name: Shao Yuelang

Name: NGUYEN THI TAMCountry: China

Country: Vietnam

University: Nagasaki University

University: Nagasaki Institute ofApplied Science日本語でおしゃべりしよう！”Chatting in Japanese”
is now available at the NIA!
Every Thursday starting at 1:30pm, a group of Japanese people called “Azalea” comes to the Exchange
Floor of the NIA to have fun Japanese conversation with anyone who wants to join. Everyone is welcome
so please come by to chat with us!
Hello! Won’t you come and speak Japanese with us? We look forward to enjoying
conversation with all kinds of people from exchange students to long-term expats!
Please tell us about your country and its culture. We are also happy to talk about Japan
and Nagasaki. We hope to deepen our mutual cultural understanding through talking
about all sorts of different things. Even if you aren’t confident in your Japanese weencourage you to come. We hope to see you soon!

Time: Every Thursday starting at 1:30pm
Place: Nagasaki International Association Exchange Floor(2-11 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City)
For questions please contact: kyoko_yg@ezweb.ne.jp※Attendance is open to anyone, so the number of people attending (and theirnationalities) will vary by the week.

Momijigari - Autumn Leaf viewing
From long ago, Japanese people have adored the red leaves of autumn. Momijigari, or Autumn leafviewing, is an important fall tradition for many people since the changing of the leaves is so beautiful inJapan. And in Nagasaki especially, there are many places that are great for momijigari. Why not go seesome of them and experience this fall tradition for yourself?

Nita Pass (Unzen City)
This Mecca of Unzen Tourism boasts stupendous views in every season. There are azaleas blooming inspring, lush greenery in the summer, the changing leaves in the fall, and silver frost in the winter. Theropeway also offers lovely views from high above. You’re sure to be moved by the changing leaves that look
like a red carpet unfurled before you!
Location: Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture 854-0621
About the Ropeway: http://unzen-ropeway.com/

Todoroki Gorge (Isahaya City)
Todoroki falls, which spring from Mt. Tara, are a series of more than 30 clear waterfalls, both large andsmall. The whole area is a natural treasure chest of wonders like the “Willow Falls” which makes
rainbows with its falling water, and the roaring “Todoroki Waterfall”. The forest at the source of the riverwill also change colors in the fall and is sure to make for a new and exciting atmosphere.
Location: Oyama, Zenjuuji, Takaki-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture 859-1025

We have helpful guidebooks available for free!
The Nagasaki International Association created and now provides free-of-charge guidebooks aimed at
assisting the expatriate community in Nagasaki. We’ve listed the guidebooks below with simple
explanations. All of them are available for free at the Nagasaki International Association and are
downloadable 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 willteach you about residency matters, what you can do at your city or town hall, Japanese traffic laws, how tosort your rubbish, and other rules and manners that are followed in Nagasaki and Japan generally. This is
an indispensable book for the start of your new life in Nagasaki!
This guidebook is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean
URL：http://www.nia.or.jp/record/files/medias/07link/seikatugaido.pdf

Guide for Using Medical Institutions
This guide was made to assist expatriates when they visit the hospital. 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 ofsymptoms to assist in explaining what’s wrong. It also includes a medical questionnaire that should be
filled out prior to visiting the hospital in order to make communication as smooth as possible. This guide isslim and compact, so it’s easy to carry with you in the event of an emergency.
This guide is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.
URL：http://www.nia.or.jp/record/files/medias/iryouguide.pdf

Things You Need to Know Before Disaster Strikes!!
From June to October every year, Nagasaki is struck with multiple typhoons, and with those comeflooding. Furthermore, Japan is considered a country of earthquakes, and the one that occurred in
Kumamoto last April shook Nagasaki with level 5 tremors on the seismic intensity scale. This guidebook
tells you how to prepare for natural disasters and how to respond to them. Don’t wait for a disaster tostrike before thinking to prepare! Take this guide and start preparing today!
This guide is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.
URL：http://www.nia.or.jp/record/files/medias/07link/saigai.pdf

Please tell your friends about these guides!

If you have any comments or suggestions about NAPIA, Please let us know

Nagasaki International Association
2-11 Dejima-machi Nagasaki City

TEL：095-823-3931

E-mail：nia@nia.or.jp

FAX：095-822-1551

HP：http://www.nia.or.jp