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New Year is coming♬ Let’s learn about Japanese New Year custom!
The year 2018 will end in few days. In Japan, there are many customs related to welcome
new year. Let’s experience and learn Japanese way of celebrating new year.
Okazari

December things to do Nengajyo

It is a New year greeting card. Write in Dec. and post it so
it will arrive to your friends/relatives on New Year.

Kagamimochi

December 31st

In the house, put a 2 piece of big rice cake as anoffering to the god.
Okazari
It is a decoration to greet the god. Put it on the entrance
door.
This day we eat Toshikoshi Soba and hope for long life.

January 1st～3rdNew YearKagamimochi

Jinja

Osechi

Lots of Japanese delicacies packed in a square bento box.
You can buy it in department store & super market ♬Many people go to the shrine & temple with family andfriends to pray for the New Year.

Hatsumoude
OzouniA Soup with rice cake (mochi) which you eat on New Year’sday.

Ozouniｎａｎａｋｕｓａｇａｙｕ

January 7thOtoshidama

Osechi

Special allowance given to children on New Year’s day.

Nanakusagayu

Eat rice porridge with 7 types of Japaneseherbs (7kusa) and hope for good health.
Hatsumoude☆Some Jichikai(district’s association) have making rice cake event. Check your distirct’s information♪

Ward Office・Collection of Garbage will be closed on holidays！！！
●Minami Ward Office●Minami Lounge●Collection of Garbage

Closed on Dec.29(Sat)2018-Jan.3(Thurs)2019
Keep your garbage atClosed on Dec.29(Sat)2018-Jan.3(Thurs)2019
your house till thecollection date.
No collection from Dec.30(Sun)2018-Jan.3(Thurs)2019
There will be a notice at the collection points. Check for details.

Got sick/injured during the holidays… Call：#7119 or 045-232-7119 (Emergency Consultation Desk)
For information about hospital press #1, For emergency medical consultation press #2（Operated 24hours）★Night Emergency Center：Everyday20:00～24:00 Sakuragicho 📞045-212-3535★Minami-ku Holiday Emergency Center：Open on Dec.30,2018-Jan.3,2019・Sun.・Holidays
10:00-16:00（Come between：9:30～15:30）
If you are worried talking in Japanese, it
might be better to ask your friend/family
📞045-731-2416
who can speak Japanese to accompany youReport of Minna no “Wa!” Festa
Minna no “Wa!” Festa was held on Nov.11th (Sun). It was a nice sunny day. This year 1,100 people came toenjoy the festival. 10th floor was a bustle with many people.

Stages of the world

Tea of the world

Message from Senpai

Japanese Speech

Food from various countries

The season of entrance exam is coming. To students studying hard toenter high school・university, how is your study going? Senpai who haveexperienced the exam and enjoying school life now have given you thefollowing messages.

●Ms. Sophia Suzuki（Hakuho Joshi High 3rdgrade）
When I was in 3rd grade of jr. high, I
transferred to Maita Jr. high. I couldn’t
understand Japanese and the classes
were difficult. At that time, myclassmates were preparing for entrance
exams. I was surprised, but tried toconcentrate on learning Japanese so I
can communicate with my classmates. Luckily there werestudents from same origin. My English was not good in
my native country. However in Japan it became anadvantageous subject for me. To enter my high school, I
needed to score more than 500points in TOEIC. I also had
an interview test. With my test results, I was able toenter my high school as a scholarship student. At highschool, my teachers and friends have helped me a lot.
When I was in 2nd grade, I was able to speak Japanese andgot used to Japanese high school life. From next spring
I will join Meiji Gakuin University Faculty ofInternational Studies♪ I dream to learn and know about
many countries and work abroad in the future.
(From the Philippines)●Ms. Xin Lin（Yokohama Commercial High 1stgrade）
I came to Japan last year’s July. I
couldn’t speak Japanese and started
to study from hiragana at ‘Tabunka
Free School’. At first, I was lonesome
and also frustrated. Gradually, I started
to understand Japanese. This year Feb.
I have taken the entrance exam andwere able to pass the high school’s
exam where I wanted to enter. The teachers & classmates
there are all kind and they help me when I have something
I couldn’t understand. My Japanese skills improved! Now
I have many Japanese friends and I am enjoying club
activities.
I have 3 advices as a senpai who experienced high school
entrance exam.
First advice is don’t be shy and ask your teacher aboutthings you don’t understand. Next advice is when you
make a mistake, study until you remember. Last one is try
not to keep your stress. Try to exercise and be healthy. I
hope everyone could get a good result.
(From China)

Consultation concerning daily life is available in multiple languages at Minami Lounge①Information and advice concerning daily life（Free of charge）
Office hours ： Monday-Sunday 9:00～17:00 (Closed; 3rd Mondays, 29Dec.～3Jan.)
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