NAPIA

VOL. 54

March 2021

NAPIA English Edition - Vol. 54
Established May 2009

NAPIA is a newsletter issued by Nagasaki International Association for foreign residents.
Edited by: Nagasaki International AssociationｎJapanese Cultural Experience Class
日本文化体験教室

Chopstick Making Workshop～Sat. Dec. 19th, 2020～

We held a Japanese cultural experience class for foreign residents living in Nagasaki Prefecture. People fromThailand, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Korea and France participated in the event. We welcomed theinstructors from Morinaga Chamber Company, and the participants made their own set of chopsticks using left
over wood which came from the process of making ginkgo cutting boards.
Participants smoothed the wood with sandpaper to shape the chopsticks. Even though they were having a hardtime to make the right angle of the chopsticks, they were trying very hard to complete them. After the instructors
checked their chopsticks, the participants wood burned messages in their own languages, hiragana or kanji.
At the end of the workshop, there was time to show their own chopsticks and share their experiences with eachother. Participants seemed to deepen their interest in Japanese culture by making their own chopsticks, which
are a typical aspect of Japanese culture.
Working very hard！

“How are my chopsticks?”
Everybody finally finished !

Keep smoothing the wood patiently!

*Trivia*
We count the chopsticks,“ichizen”, “nizen”…

Wood burning names or messages in their own languages,
hiragana or kanji！

Look at my chopsticks！

Photoshoot with your own chopsticks!

From the World to Nagasaki ～Introducing a Foreign Resident in Nagasaki～
China

BhutanIndia

Bangladesh

Myanmar

LaosThailand

Cambodia

Ms. Thu Zar Win from Myanmar<Ref.> Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/myanmar/index.html

My name is THU ZAR WIN, a student of the Joint Master’s Degree Program, Division of Disasterand Radiation Medical Sciences, of Nagasaki University and Fukushima Medical University. I graduatedwith a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from Technological University, Kyaukse, Myanmar.
I grew up in Pyin Oo Lwin town, Myanmar. I have a big family: three younger sisters and two
younger brothers. I love all of them so much. My country is known as ‘the Golden Land’ because of theabundant use of gold leaf on its temples and shrines. Myanmar (used to be called Burma) is a Southeast
Asian country sharing its border with with India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. The country has
eight major ethnic groups and if we include all the ethnic minorities, it is said that there are over 100
ethnic groups present. It’s so refreshing to explore the rural areas like my hometown where you can see
the everyday life of local people. They are friendly, smiling, and willing to talk to you. My hometown's
weather is very similar to Nagasaki, so I don’t feel much different about the weather in Japan. Of course,
there is no sea but hills.
My master’s course in Nagasaki started in October, 2019. I have visited so many places in Nagasaki
and I do really love to ride a bike around the city. Sometimes I just visit the Dejima seaside to get fresh
air and to see the sun set. What I do love the most in Japan are the people and food. In Nagasaki,people are very nice and kind to foreigners. Whenever I lose my way, I can ask the people around me
and they will help me to get in the right direction. The food is very delicious here in Nagasaki. My favorite
food is cake and sushi. I always feel blessed to be here in Nagasaki.

My Hometown, Pyin-Oo-Lwin<Ref.>https://www.orientalescape.com/tourpackage/myanmar/yangon/the-golden-land-of-myanmar<Ref>https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/pyin-oo-lwinan-english-village- in-burma/

Shwe Da Gone Pagoda In Yangon

Things You Need to Know before Disaster Strikes!
Compared to other countries, we seem to have more earthquakes, typhoons, and flooding in Japan, and you neverknow when they will happen. We had a significant typhoon in Nagasaki in fall, 2020. It is important to know how toprepare for those unexpected disasters beforehand.
Too much rain can cause dangerous flash floods, flooding or mud slides. Earthquakes can cause road depressions
or buildings to collapse. Our daily life-lines such as electricity, gas or water may stop completely, roads may beclosed, and services that you use in your daily life may be unavailable for a while due to these unexpecteddisasters.

<Ref.> Institute of Scientific Approaches for Fire & Disaster

http://www.saigaichousa-db-isad.jp/drsdb_photo/photoSearch.do

1. Prepare for natural disasters outside your house before heavy rain or strong winds.
-Lock windows or shutters, and add some kind of support if necessary.
-Clean ditches or drains so as to avoid clogging.
-Bring things inside or strap them down tightly so they don’t blow away.
2. Prepare for natural disasters inside your house.
-Prepare for emergencies, such as having a working flash light, drinking water, food or any essential
items you need.
-Close curtains or blinds, and put reinforcing film or removable tape on windows if necessary to avoid
danger.
-Prepare enough drinking water and fill the bathtub with water for other purposes.
3. Check the nearest evacuation places.
-Check your route to your designated evacuation places such as schools or community centers in yourarea.
-Check evacuation places and how to contact your family in an emergency situation.
-Keep your belongings to a minimum, so both your hands are available when you evacuate.
<Ref.> Japan Meteorological Agency https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/books/ooametyphoon/index.html

Prepare for Emergency！
～Introducing Some Emergency Foods in Japan～

You can eat hot food inemergency conditions
with the special heating
kit included!
Support your nutrition withvegetable juice which has
30 differnet vegetables.

Bread can with multiple language labels, in English, Chineseand Korean.
<Ref.> Tokyu Hands

Can be kept forfive and a half years.

https://hands.net/search/?q=%E9%98%B2%E7%81%BD%E9%A3%9F&disp=120&view=01

Consultation Center for Foreign People
Q＆A

Q. I would like to return to my home country after completing the technical intern training program,(技能実習) but I don’t think I will be able to return to home due to the current coronavirus situation.
What should I do to support myself financially until the day I can go back home?
A. After completing the technical intern training program, you can change your status of residence
from ‘Technical Intern Training(技能実習)’ to ‘Designated Activities(特定活動)’ in order to stay inJapan. Previously, people with a ‘Designated Activities’ visa were not permitted to work. However, aspecial rule has been created for those who are facing difficulties due to the current coronavirus
situation. Depending on the circumstances of the company, technical intern trainees may be able tocontinue to work at the same company even after the technical intern training program is completed.
For those who left their place of employment, you can work part-time for up to 28 hours per week. If
you are worried that you may not be able to find part-time employment, you can apply forunemployment insurance. In any case, you need to go through an application process. For more
information, please contact FRESC Helpdesk (ph: 0120-76-2029) or Nagasaki Prefecture
Consultation Center for Foreign People (ph: 095-820-3377). Available in multiple languages.

Expert Consultation Session for Foreign People
We will hold an expert consultation session on the 4th Saturday of every month (13:30-16:30) for foreign people
living in Nagasaki Prefecture. However, as the schedule is subject to change, please check our official website orFacebook for updates. You can freely ask questions about visas, legal matters, work and so on.
- Available in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Thai, Indonesian andTagalog.
- Consultations are free and completely confidential, so please feel free to ask questions.
- We will take appointments for consultations, but you can still call or come in person on the day without anappointment.
Place: Dejima Koryu Kaikan 1st Floor (2-11, Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City) Phone: 095-820-3377
Helpful guidebooks are available in English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese!
①A Guidebook for Living in Nagasaki Prefecture ②Guide for Using Medical Institutions③Things You Need to Know Before Disaster Strikes!!

Announcement from the NIA

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, general audience may notattend.

The 13th Japanese Speech Contest for Non-Native Speakers Contestants Wanted!
Applications must arrive by Friday May 7th, 2021
Date & Time: Saturday, June 19th, 2021 13:30~16:00
Location:
Lounge B2F, Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims(7-8 Hirano-machi, Nagasaki City)
Organizers: Organizing Committee for the Japanese Speech ContestNagasaki Foundation for the Promotion of Peace / Nagasaki International Association
Prizes:1st Prize (\50,000), 2nd Prize (\30,000), 3rd Prize (\20,000), Future Prize (\10,000), andParticipation Prizes (TBA)
Inquiries:
Nagasaki International Association (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 have Japanese as a native language
2.not have had elementary or junior high school education in Japan
3.not have a total period of residence in Japan of more than 5 years
4.not have previously received 1st Prize in this contestNagasaki International Association
We are open from Mon.-Fri. except public holidays. 9:00-17:30
2-11 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki 850-0862 TEL: 095-823-3931 FAX: 095-822-1551
E-mail: nia@nia.or.jp Official website: https://www.nia.or.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nia.nagasaki/