awa life
A monthly newsletter for international residents of Tokushima, produced
by TOPIA, the Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange Association.

"TOPPY"
September 2009 No. 230

wander-ful tabi - faces of kobekobe ( 神 戸 ) , a minimetropolis of 1.5 million,
is perhaps best known
for its beef and thetragic 1995 earthquake. As thegateway to the Inland Sea,
this port has been the focusof ancient battles and opened
up to Western and Chineseinterests at the onset of the
Meiji Restoration, developing
a uniquely cosmopolitan
atmosphere.
Sprawling from the Akashi
Kaikyo Bridge in the west to
the luxury neighborhoods ofAshiya in the east, and over the
Rokko Mountains to the north,
exploring all aspects of Kobe
can be daunting (and morethan enough fodder for futurecolumns, heh heh). Book ahighway bus ticket to the city
center, Sannomiya（三宮）for a
perfect starting point to Kobe's
multicultural facets.
Wa 和
Sannomiya Station services
the JR, Hankyu, and Hanshin

by lance kita

the Empress Jingu, drawn tothis site by divine intervention
upon returning from military
campaigns in Korea, according
to the ancient records of the
Nihon Shoki. Heian emperors
designated lands around theshrine as kanbe ( 神 戸 ) ,on which tenants grew riceand crops as offerings to theshrine. The extensive kanbe,
later corrupted to koube, issupposedly how the city'spresent-day name was derived.
The forested area around
Sannomiya and Ikuta was also
the weathercock house is the symbol
the Ichi-no-tani Battlefield
for the ijinkan area
during the epic Minamoto/Taira
Railways, as well as the Port Gempei Wars at the end of theLiner to Port Island, an artiﬁcial 12th century. Today, a forest ofisland built in 1981 for the buildings surround the shrine
future expansion of the city. (the main torii gate is actually
Gazing at the modern cityscape on the south side of the tracks
to the south and entertainment between a shopping arcade),
district to the north side of the but you can still worship the
tracks, it's hard to believe that a original deity, Wakahirume-noshrine from the 3rd century sits mikoto, and enjoy a tranquil
stroll through an oasis of thesmack-dab in the middle.
Ikuta Shrine（ 生 田 神 社 ） woods that once echoed withwas founded in 201 AD by the sounds of clashing warriors.

wander-ful tabi - faces of kobe ... con't on page 3

inside awa life this monthwander-ful tabi - faces of kobe - 1, 3, 4
tv schedule for july - 4 ... preventing swine ﬂu - 5
daily disaster preparations, letter from suketo hoikuen - 6 ... japanese lesson - 7
japanese lesson information - 8, 9 ... memoranda - 10, 11, 12

awalife

Tokushima Prefectural International
Exchange Association (TOPIA)
Clement Plaza 6F
1-61 Terashima Honcho Nishi
Tokushima City 770-0831 JAPAN
Tel: 088-656-3303
Fax: 088-652-0616
topia@topia.ne.jp
www.topia.ne.jp

is a monthly publication of the Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange Association (TOPIA).
Editors:
Andrew Dahms & Mario Dammann
Contributors This Month:
Andrew Dahms, Mario Dammann, Kazue Inoue,
Lance Kita, Tomiko Takeuchi, and the Prefectural
Disaster Center.

Download a PDF ﬁle of awa life or view theonline version by going to TOPIA's website!
www.topia.ne.jp/e_index.htm

from the editornow that Awa Odori is over for anotheryear, you might be tricked into thinking
that things have gone back to normal
and everything will be nice and quiet
until the New Year's holidays. But don't be
deceived - September is a fun-packed monthof events and seasonal goodness, so keep youreyes peeled! Let's take a look at what's coming
up this autumn:
First of all, September is riddled with public
holidays and anniversaries. The ﬁrst day of themonth is (was) National Disaster AwarenessDay, the third Sunday is Respect for the Aged
Day, and the period from September 20 - 26 isKind to Animals Week. September is also thetime when autumn festivals start up aroundthe prefecture, and who could forget the first

appearance of Silver Week at the end of themonth.
If you're looking for something to enjoy thecooler months of the year before winter setsin, take a look at Lance Kita's monthly series
on local tourist spots for a lengthy write-up ofsome interesting locales in Kobe. Or for thoselooking to glean a little extra knowledge about
what to do in case a natural disaster occurs,check out the memoranda section on page 11
for details of this year's trip to the Prefectural
Disaster Center. TOPIA's second semester ofJapanese classes is also starting up soon so for
those interested, take a look at the schedule on
pages 8 and 9 and don't forget to sign up!
Cheers, Andrew

underneath the main tower and symbol of yakuouji temple in hiwasa (photo by andrew dahms)-2-

wander-ful tabi - faces of kobe ... con't from page 1
NOTE: The shrine is presently
undergoing its cyclicalre n ova t i o n o n c e e ve r y 2 5
years. The new main hal lwill be unveiled with a seriesof ceremonies, forums, andperformances from September
20 - 27. Until then, there will
be a lot of scaffolding andconstruction on the premises.
Yo 洋
On January 1, 1868, thegovernment designated a rural
patch of land east of the main
Hyogo port as a Kyoryuchi（居nanking-machi's food stalls offer eat-as-you-walk goodies, from fried
seafood and peking duck to cool chinese desserts留地）, or ofﬁcially-sanctioned
place for foreigners to live and crossroad.
of non-Japanese residents,
conduct business, similar to
T h e h o u s e s o n t h e h i l l stocking cheeses, wines, halal
Nagasaki's Dutch and Chinese s u r v i ve d t h e b o m b i n g s , a foods and spices. Kobe is
e n c l a v e s d u r i n g t h e E d o rare intact collection of Meiji also known for its bakeries,
Period. Western countries that and Taisho Period residential patisseries, and chocolatiers.
had trade treaties with Japan Western architecture. Many ASICS, Procter & Gamble,
slowly set up government of these Ijinkan（ 異人館）are a n d N e s t l e h a v e c h o s e nofﬁces, trading companies, and open to the public and can Kobe for their Japan or Asia
mercantile shops in that area be visited for 500-700 yen, corporate headquarters, andsouth of today's Sannomiya including several National the foreigner population is
Station. At the same time, Important Cultural Properties currently over 43,000 (2008residences were also built like the Weathercock House ﬁgures).
o n t h e h i l l s i d e a b o ve t h e （ 風 見 鶏 の 館 ）and Moegi
tracks in the Kitano district. A House（ 萌 黄 の 館 ）. Other Chu 中
whole community of schools, buildings house museums or Qing China did not have achurches, consulates, hotels, specialty stores. The former trade treaty with Meiji Japan,
eateries, and even high-society Dutch Consulate is now a s o C h i n e s e i m m i g r a n t s
clubs sprung up to meet the parfumerie where you can moved in among the local
needs of the Euro-American have a scent customized and villagers on the west fringe
expatriates.
kept on file just for you, and of the Kyoryuchi. Starting
World War II air raids razed the Hamway residence is a as servants and cooks, thet h e e n t i re s o u t h e r n a re a , teddy bear museum. Strolling c o m m u n i t y s t e a d i l y g r e w
and the only vestiges are the the slopes transports you a n d i n t e g r a t e d i n t o t h e
No. 15 Building (formerly the to another world, yet offers neighborhoods. Although
American Consulate, now a a panoramic view of Kobe's the current community hascafé restaurant) and a bank modern cityscape from above.
many facilities northwest ofthat became the Kobe City
Western culture pervades Motomachi Station, the mostM u s e u m , a n e l e g a n t a n d modern Kobe. The city gave vivid face of Kobe's Chinese
thorough overview of the city's birth to the first Japanese is Nanking-machi（ 南 京 町 ）,history. The museum also jazz band in 1923, and many one of Japan's three major
houses a collection of East- veteran bars offer live music Chinatowns (Yokohama andWest art known as Namban every night. Several import Nagasaki are the other two).
Post-war Occupation（ 南 蛮 ）, beﬁtting this cultural food stores cater to the needs

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wander-ful tabi - faces of kobe ... con't from page 3
Japan saw a decline in thearea, degrading it to a redlight district for soldiers. The
Chinese community took backthe neighborhood in the early
1980s, and mapped out a plan
to revitalize it commerciallyand develop a tourist-friendly
infrastructure.
The recently erected gatesusher you into a colorfulworld of street stalls and sitdown restaurants sprinkled
w i t h s o u ve n i r s t a n d s a n dChinese dry goods markets.
The aroma of fried spring rolls,
steamed shrimp and chive
dumplings, shark fin noodle
soup, and "Chinese burgers"(rich stewed pork and spicy
pickled greens sandwiched inwhite steamed buns) entice
one further into the web ofside streets. Mandarin andCantonese chatter spills out
into the streets and traditional
calendar events are held at the
Azumaya central square.
Through hardships and in

Kobe's dynamic, multiculturala t m o s p h e r e m a ke s i t o n eof the most exciting places
to live, not to mention visit.
Only a couple of hours from
Tokushima by bus, it's perfectfor a day trip or weekend
fling. Use this article as yourspringboard to discover all that
this cosmopolitan city has tooffer.
The Ofﬁcial Kobe Tourism Site
in English (Chinese and Korean
available)nanking-machi's eastern gate invites
visitors into kobe's chinatown

feel-kobe.jp/english/index.html

the face of prejudices, theChinese community in Kobe
has planted its roots deeply
and worked hard to becomea productive part of society.
Those interested in the history
should visit the Kobe Overseas
Chinese History Museum,
which is designed andoperated by Chinese residents
themselves.

Kobe Overseas Chinese History
Museum (great trilingual
website)www16.ocn.ne.jp/~ochm1979/
index1.html

General Site for Kobe Ijinkan
with guide maps and info oneach house (Japanese only)

www.ijinkan.net

tv schedule for september
DateTime Channel

NationTitle

Fri. 04

02:40 4 - Mainichi

USA - 1984

Ghostbusters

Sun. 06

21:00 6 - ABC

USA - 1990

Pretty Woman

Thu. 1001:45 8 - Kansai

USA - 1980

Superman II

Fri. 1102:10 4 - Mainichi

USA - 1989

Ghostbusters II

Fri. 1121:00 1 - Shikoku

USA - 2006

World Trade Center

Sun. 13

21:00 6 - ABC

USA - 2006

The Path to 9/11

Fri. 18

21:00 1 - Shikoku

USA - 2004

I, Robot

Sun. 20

21:00 6 - ABC

USA - 2003

X-MEN 2Thu. 24

01:45 8 - Kansai

USA - 1983

Superman III

Fri. 25

02:40 8 - Mainichi

USA - 1983

The Dead Zone-4-

submitted

preventing swine fluviruses can travel up
to a meter with acough or sneeze,
but wearing a mask
can help prevent thesemolecules from spreading.
Please ensure that you wear
a mask to help prevent thevirus from infecting otherpeople. In particular, patientsof hospitals may have low
resistance levels due to being
in poor health. Therefore, it
is important to be mindful of
your personal hygiene in orderto help prevent the virus fromspreading.
Swine Flu Home Check Up
Things to be aware of for thosewith family members who are
infected with the ﬂu.
For Patients* Ke e p hy d ra t e d a n d g e t
proper rest.
* Ensure you take any
p re s c r i b e d m e d i c i n e a sordered.
* Avoid contact with others.
* Keep the humidity in yourroom at around 50-60%
and change the air every sooften.
* Wear a mask whenevervisiting rooms with otherfamily members.
For Families of Patients* Wear a mask when in thes a m e r o o m a s i n fe c t e dindividuals.
* Ensure you wash yourhands and gargle frequently.
* Use different towels for
infected individuals and therest of the family.
* Plates and utensils used by
infected individuals can besterilised by normal washingand drying methods.
After the Fever has
Broken...
Infections may still spread toothers even after the infectedindividual's fever goes down,
and all precautions should
be maintained for at least
two days after the feverhas broken. If you have any
symptoms such as coughing or
sneezing, then please wear amask.
Consult a Doctor if...
If any of the following occurs,
please contact the medical
institution where you were ﬁrst
diagnosed with the ﬂu.
* Your fever continues forthree days and shows nosigns of improvement.
* Coughing is very frequentand you feel a pain in yourchest.
* There is prolonged vomitingor diarrhoea and you fear
you might be severely
dehydrated.
* Symptoms improvedt e m p o r a r i l y, b u t h a v e
become worse once again.
Care of Young Children
Special care is needed foryoung children, and you
should consult the medical
institution where they wereﬁrst diagnosed with the ﬂu if...
* Breathing appears shallow
or difﬁcult.
* The face appears to bediscoloured.
* There is a prolonged
diarrhoea or vomiting.
* They are unresponsive,
appear agitated, or are
unwilling to play.

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Preventing the Spread of
Swine Flu
Inﬂuenza is a virus that can becontracted in one of several
ways, such as breathing in
influenza molecules containedin the cough or sneeze of an
infected person, or touching
your nose or mouth with ahand that has come in contact
with the virus.
Coughing Etiquette* Please wear a mask if you
exhibit symptoms suchas coughing or sneezing.
When not wearing a mask,
please cover your nose andmouth with a tissue whencoughing or sneezing.
* Ensure you spit out any
mucus onto tissue paperand dispose of in a bin
ﬁtted with a lid.
* Sneezes and coughs spread
molecules that cannot beseen with the naked eye.
Washing Hands/Gargling* Please ensure you wash
your hands and gargle after
arriving home, before meals
or after you have come incontact with people who
may be infected.
* After rubbing the soap in,rinse your hands thoroughlywith water.
* If you are unable to accessr u n n i n g w a t e r, u s e a n
alcohol-based hand wash toclean your hands instead.
Ventilation/Humidity
Make sure the room you arein is ventilated properly. You
can also reduce the amount ofvirus molecules in the air about
you by keeping room humidity
at 50-60%.

daily disaster preparationsb

ack when you were achild and used to playgames around thehouse, you might have
known every little hiding spaceand every little crack in thewalls on your home. But what
about now?
Making a full check of
the area about your home
to see what is there andwhat condition it is in is very
important. For example, do
you park your bike next toyour doorway? Are there any
gardening tools or implementsin the area outside your home?
Perhaps there might be gas
tanks just nearby connected toyour home.
These, along with manyother small things standing inour day to day environment,

can make a big difference
when it comes to theoccurance of a large-scale
earthquake. What would
happen to the TV antenna on
your home that has been wornover the years by the wind, or
the loose tiles on the rooves ofletter from suketo hoikuenthe heat begins to waver
and the days become thatlittle bit more bearable.
Have you ever felt tired
from your childrearing efforts
during the mid-summer's heat?
Good times and bad times areaplenty when looking afterchildren, and this month I'dlike to introduce hints or twofor how to relax when stressgets a hold of you.
S t re s s t ha t a r is e s fro mc h i l d re a r i n g c a n o f t e n b echanged into a more enjoyablesensation if you change yourway of thinking just a little.
For example, children often do
the opposite of how they reallyfeel. To understand them, takea few deep breaths and settle
yourself for a moment to think
about what it really is yourchild is trying to say to you.

Having an opportunity
to speak with childrearing
professionals about concerns
you might have can also help
to reduce your levels of stress.
Try and find someone withwhom you can talk and shareideas in an open manner.
Most of all, it is importantfor your child to have a motherand father who are relaxedand emotionally stable. Try
and find something to help you
relax, whether it be shopping,eating out, going to karaoke,or reading, etc.

-6-tokushima prefectural
disaster centerhouses nearby?
The time to check forthese things is now - before aproblem occurs. Here is what
you can do:* Look for cracks in supporting
beams and walls of yourhome or apartment building.
* Check for loose tiles androoﬁng and have it ﬁxed.
* Make sure that any nearby
gas tanks are properly
secured and kept away fromdangerous obstacles.
* Secure any plants on yourveranda to prevent themfrom falling off.
Translated with permission
from the Tokushima Prefectural
Disaster Center Homepage:a n s h i n . p re f. t o k u s h i m a . j p /disasterCenter/index.html

by kazue inoue
suketo hoikuen staff

This Month's Toy
1: Fold a piece of origami
paper in half, and thenagain.
2: Next, make a fold about
3cm from the bottom anddraw a rabbit's face on top.
3: Cut out the top of thepaper in the shape of ears.
4: Now, tape a straw to theback of the face.
5: Last of all, fold one ear
forward and the other one
back. Drop it from a height
and watch as the rabbit
spins around like a top!

japanese lessontby tomiko takeuchi

his month I'd like to talk about the word 'bakari', which is used frequently in everyday
conversation. The basic meaning of the word is 'just', but it is often used in a disafﬁrmative or
negative way, and is used frequently to display guilt about one's own actions or in sentences
expressing an apology of some kind.

きょ う

あさ

しっぱい

今
日は朝から 失敗ばかりしている。
りょうしん
たす
両 親には いつも 助けてもらってばかりいる。
When used to talk about the actions of others, the word「ばかり」often takes on a disdaining or
warning meaning, so all due care is required when using it in conversation. The underlined parts ofthe sentences below can be interchanged with「だけ」or「のみ」.
かれ

い

じ ぶん

なに

彼
は 言うばかりで 自分
では 何もしない。
あそ
べんきょう
遊んでばかりいないでたか勉強しなさい。
あの レストランは 高いばかりで おいしくない。
Also...
☆ The word「ばかり」can be used to show a consistent
trend towards a certain situation. In these
いっぽう
cases it can be interchanged with「する」and「一方だ」.
ちち

ようたい

父
の
かれ
彼の

わる

様
態は たか
どんどん 悪くなるばかりだ。
にん き
人気は 高まるばかりだ。

☆ It can also be used to show an action has only just been completed.
さっき

つ

着いたばかりだ。

☆ It is also interchangeable with「 く ら い 」and「 ほ ど 」to express approximations of time orvolumes
しゅうかん

りょこう

２週
間ばかり 旅
行します。
じ かん
ひる ね
１時
間ばかり 昼寝をします。
ぎゅうにく
牛 肉を 500 グラムばかり ください。
Question:Whichof the following sentences
are correct, and which are incorrect?
きょねん
けっこん
り こん
① 昨年
、結
婚
したばかりなのに離婚した。
がつなの かき こく② ９月
７日
ばかりに 帰
国します。
ご ご
じ
あ
よ てい
③ 午
後
３時
ばかりに
会
う予
定です。
かれ
じょうだん
い
わら
④ 彼は いつも 冗談ばっかり 言って みんなを 笑わせるんだよ。
Answers:②・③ Incorrect

くろしお出版、中級日本語文法と教え方のポイント-7-① Correct

It can be used to express movement of time from the speaker's perspective
even when not placed directly after an action.
It cannot be used to express dates or times. The correct
answersare:がつなの か
き こく
じ ごろ
あ
よ てい
② ９月７日くらいに 帰国します。
③ ３時頃に 会う 予定です。
The word「ばかり」changes to「ばっかり」in informal conversation.

日本語文型辞典
ネットワーク④ Correct

参考図書

スリーエー

japanese lessons
平成 21 年度後期 TOPIA 日本語教室 受講案内
■クラスおよび講師
日
火

水

木

金

土

日

時間
10:30
↓
12:00
10:30
↓
12:00
10:30
↓
12:00
10:30
↓
12:00
10:30
↓
12:00

10:30
↓
12:00

講師

講義内容

開始日

初級Ⅱ
田村

動詞のいろいろな活用形を学び、豊かな表現を学習する。
《みんなの日本語Ⅱ》26 課から

10/6

初級Ⅲ
元木

初級後半、理由、受身、使役、敬語表現などを学ぶ《みんなの日本語Ⅱ》37 課から

10/7

入門
山田

日本語の基本的な表現を初歩から学習する。ひらがな、
10/8
カタカナも学習する。≪みんなの日本語Ⅰ≫ 1 課から

初級 I
青木

動詞のいろいろな活用形、また、それらを使った文型を学習する。
《みんなの日本語Ⅰ》 15 課から

10/9

総合的グルー サロン形式で、学習者のニーズに応じて自由に日本語
10/10
プレッスン を学ぶ。
初級Ⅲ
JTM

初級後半、理由、受身、使役、敬語表現などを学ぶ《みんなの日本語Ⅱ》36 課から

10/11

週末しかトピアの日本語教室に参加できない学習者の入門～初級Ⅱ
ための教室。
《みんなの日本語Ⅰ》1 課から《みんなの
グループ
10/11
日本語Ⅱ》 35 課までを 4 つに分け、レベルに合うグ
学習
ループで学習する。

＊クラスはそれぞれ全 20 回ずつです。教科書「みんなの日本語Ⅰ」または、「みんなの日
本語Ⅱ」が必要です。ただし、土曜日の「総合的・グループレッスン」受講者は、必要な場合のみ購入ください。
1．対 象
2．場所及び
連絡先
3．資料代

4．その他

徳島県在住の外国人財団法人 徳島県国際交流協会（TOPIA）〒 770-0831 徳島市寺島本町西 1 － 61 徳島クレメントプラザ 6 Ｆ
Tel.088-656-3303 FAX:088-652-0616。ただし、申し込み時、受講回数が 10 回未満の場合は 750 円
1,500 円 ( 全 20 回）になります。
※一度納入した受講料は、途中で受講しなくなっても返金しません。
（ただし、クラスのレベルが合わなかった等の理由でクラスを変更するときは、届け出をすれば、2 度払う必要はありません。
）① 教科書「みんなの日本語Ⅰ」または、「みんなの日本語Ⅱ（各 2500 円）」が必要です。
② 受付は 9 月中旬からです。TOPIA カウンターにて申し込んでください。
③ 2 クラス以上の受講を希望する場合は、受講するクラス数分の資料代をお支払いください。
④ 申し込み後クラスを変更したいときには、必ず TOPIA 職員にお申し出ください。
水
（無料
クラス）

10:30
↓
12:00

特別入門
村澤

かなの読み書きを学びながら語いを増やし、上記の日本語クラスでの勉強につなげられるような学習を行う。 通年
また、生活情報の交換・案内なども随時行う。テキス
ト「日本語 かな入門」を使います。
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japanese lessons 2009

JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES AT TOPIA - SECOND TERM
CLASS AND INSTRUCTOR
DAY

TIME

TUE

10:30
↓
12:00

We will study various verb forms, and expand ourElementary 2
range of expression.
Ms. Tamura
Text: "Minna no Nihongo 2" from Chapter 26

from
Oct 6

WED

10:30
↓
12:00

We will study reasoning, causative, passive voice, andElementary 3
honouriﬁc expressions.
Ms. Motoki
Text: "Minna no Nihongo 2" from Chapter 37

from
Oct 7

THU

10:30
↓
12:00

We will take the first steps towards learning basic
Beginner
expressions, and study hiragana and katakana too.
Ms. Yamada
Text: "Minna no Nihongo 1" from Chapter 1

from
Oct 8

FRI

10:30
↓
12:00

We will study various verb forms, and sentence
Elementary 1
patterns using those forms.
Ms. Aoki
Text: "Minna no Nihongo 1" from Chapter 15

from
Oct 9

SAT

10:30
↓
12:00

A salon-style workshop where students can study freely
Generalfromaccording to their current level, needs or requirement.
Group Lesson
Oct 10If you want to use "Minna no Nihongo", please buy it.

SUN

10:30
↓
12:00

WED

10:30
↓
12:00

CLASS

CLASS DESCRIPTION

We will study conditionals, causative, passive voice,
Elementary 3
fromand honouriﬁc expressions.
JTM
Oct 11
Text: "Minna no Nihongo 2" from Chapter 36

A class for those who are only able to participate
Beginner - on weekends. Chapters will be split into four groups
fromElementary 2 according to level.
Oct 11
Group Study Text: "Minna no Nihongo 1" from Chapter 1, to "Minnano Nihongo 2" Chapter 35.
1. ELIGIBILITY:
All non-Japanese residents of Tokushima.
2. PLACE:
Tokushima Prefecture International Exchange Association (TOPIA)
6F Clement Plaza, 1-61 Terashima Honcho Nishi, Tokushima City 770-0831
Tel 088-656-3303 Fax 088-652-0616
3. MATERIALS FEE: \1,500 for all 20 classes. However, if there are 10 classes or less left in theterm, the fee is \750)
There are no refunds for leaving a class early, but it is possible to switch toa class that suits your level better without paying extra.
① The textbook "Minna no Nihongo" I or II is required (2,500 yen)
4. NOTE:② You can register at TOPIA from mid September.
③ More than one class can be registered for if required fees are paid.
④ If you wish to change classes after registration, pleace contact
one of the TOPIA staff.
This class will help you prepare for the elementary
Beginnerclasses by increasing vocabulary while teachingMS.
you to read and write Kana. We will also talk about
MURASAWA
information that will help you in your daily life in Japan.

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memoranda
White Horse
Theatre

イギリスのプロ劇団
による英語劇Come for a display of A Pinch of Salt and Romeo and Juliet

この機会にイギリスのプロ劇団による英語劇、「A Pinch ofas performed by the travelling White Horse Theatre

Salt」と「Romeo and Juliet」をご覧ください！

When: Monday, September 21

日時：

A Pinch of Salt: 11:00 -A Pinch of Salt: 11:00 ～Romeo and Juliet: 15:00 -Romeo and Juliet: 15:00 ～Where: Bunka no Mori 21st Century Hall, Tokushima City
Cost:

文化の森 21 世紀館

Tickets for A Pinch of Salt cost 1,600 yen for

場所：

adults and 1,300 yen for high school students

入場料：「A Pinch of Salt」は一般 1,600 円、小中高 生 以

and below, and 2,000 yen for adults and 1,800

下 1,300 円、「Romeo and Juliet」は一般 2,000 円、

for students for Romeo and Juliet. All tickets cost

学生 1,800 円。入場料は当日 200 円増。

an extra 200 yen if bought on the day.
Info:

9 月 21 日（月）問合せ： 詳しくは 088-656-8798 までお電話をください！

Call 088-656-8798 for more information.

Sky Festa
Matsushige

松茂
スカイフェスタConcerts, a quiz competition, the chance to win aコンサート、ライブ、クイズ大会やヘリコプターの体験

helicopter flight and more fun events at this year's Sky

飛行抽選会など、楽しいイベントがたくさんあります！

Festa in Matsushige!

日時：

When: Saturday, September 26, from 15:30 - 20:30

9 月 27 日（日）9:30 〜 16:00

and Sunday, September 27, 9:30 - 16:00.
場所：

松茂中央公園、徳島空港ふれあい広場など

Hiroba and surrounds.

金額：

無料

Free

問合せ： 松茂スカイフェスタ実行委員会まで

Where: Matsushige Central Park, Tokushima Airport
Cost:

9 月 26 日（土）15:30 〜 20:30 とContact: Call the Executive Committee at 088-699-3574

電話 088-699-3574

German Food
Festival

ドイツ食文化フェア

Come along to the German House to enjoy a selection of

ドイツワインの試飲やドイツの物産（ソーセージ、ビール、

ﬁne German wine and food, including sausages, cheese,

ワイン、パン、お菓子、チーズなど）フェア。

bread, sweets, beer and more!

日時：

When: Monday, September 21 and Tuesday,

9 月 21 日（月・祝）、

September 22, public holidays.

9 月 22 日（火・祝）10:00 - 18:00

10:00 時～ 18:00 時

Where: The Naruto City German House

場所：

Cost:

Free!

ホール入場料：無料！

Info:Call the Naruto City German House at

問合せ： 鳴門市ドイツ館まで

088-689-0099

鳴門市ドイツ館、一階大ホール

電話 088-689-0099-10-

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Disaster Study Tour 防災センター
スタディー・ツアー
Japan is an area prone to typhoons, heavy rain and othernatural disasters. If a disaster occurs, it is important to
act correctly. What would you do if an earthquake or a

地震や台風、大雨などの自然災害が発生したら、あなた

typhoon struck? Tokushima Prefectural Government, in

はどうしますか？ 徳島県と財団法人徳島県国際交流協会

conjunction with the Tokushima Prefectural International（TOPIA）では、県内に在住する外国人の方を対象に「徳Exchange Association (TOPIA) is proud to announce

島県立防災センター・スタディ・ツアー」を開催します。

a study tour for foreign residents at the Tokushima

このスタディツアーでは、地震や暴風を疑似体験するこPrefecture Disaster Center to provide information onwhat to do in case of a natural disaster. During the tour
you can experience earthquakes, strong winds and more
via simulation, as well as learn about what to do when aとで災害の恐ろしさを知り、災害が起きたらどうすればいいのかを学びます。この機会にぜひ参加し、防災の重要性を体験してください。

disaster occurs.
When: Sunday, September 27, from 9:30 - 13:00

日時：

9 月 27 日（日）9:30 ～ 13:00

場所：

9:30 に徳島駅側のポッポ街で待ち合わせ、バス

Where: Meet at the entrance of Poppo-gai (Tokushima
Sta. side) at 9:30 and travel together by bus to
the Disaster Center in Kitajima.
Cost:

Free

で北島の防災センターに移動。
参加費： 無料
申し込み、問い合わせ：TOPIA まで
電話 088-656-3303

Info / Registration: Call TOPIA at 088-656-3303

Tatsue Hachiman
Shrine Fireworks

立江八幡神社
秋季例大祭

Come along for a display of fireworks, including a rare

花火大会が開催される予定です！是非、はしごの上から

display of traditional ﬁreworks!

炎が降り注ぐ吹筒花火をご覧ください！

When: Saturday, September 19, 20:30 -日時：、20：30 ～9 月 19 日（土）場所：

小松島市、立江町の八幡神社（JR 麦線の立江駅

Where: The Hachiman Shrine in Tatsue-cho, just ﬁve
minutes walk from the JR Tatsue Station on the
JR Mugi Line.
Cost:

Free

Info:

Call the Komatsushima Industry Promotionsから徒歩 5 分）
入場料： 無料
問合せ： 小松島市の産業振興課まで
電話 0885-32-3809

Division at 0885-32-3809

Japanese Lessons
at Suketo Hoikuen

助任保育園の日本語教室

When: Every Thursday

日時：11:00 - 12:00
Cost:

Free for nursery students!

Info:

Call TOPIA at
088-656-3303

毎週木曜日
11:00 ～ 12:00

金額：

託児付き（無料）

問合せ： トピアまで
電話 088-656-3303-11-

memoranda
Tokushima City Citizens' Heritage
A Search for the Hidden Treasures of Tokushima City!

Tokushima City is home to beautiful natural surrounds such as Mt. Bizan and the Yoshino River, as well as cultural traditions
such as Awa Odori and Awa Puppet Theatre. However, there are many more places and objects in the city that are overlooked
during our daily lives, their potential as local heritage items not yet realised. This year, Tokushima City sees the 120th
anniversary of its inauguration, the perfect opportunity for us to take another look at our surroundings and ﬁnd new treasuresof the city. Selected heritage items will be used as fresh tourist resources. Prizes will be given to applicants selected via adraw. Applications can be accepted online at www.city.tokushima.tokushima.jp .
Application Period: Saturday, August 1 to Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Inquiries: Tokushima City Environment Department, Culture Promotions Division, Tokushima City Citizens' Heritage
Tel.: 088-621-5178
Email: bunka_sinko@city.tokushima.lg.jp
Applications
Please write your name, contact details including address and telephone number, age, gender on a piece of paper and also
include details about the applied object such as name and location. Please also provide detailed information about the locationof the object you wish to recommend, such as address and nearby landmarks so that it can be found.
Attachements: Please attach photos and other material to help locate the object.
Valid Applications: Applications must be for objects or places found within the limits of Tokushima City.
Who Can Apply: Anyone can apply, and group applications will also be accepted.
CautionSubmitted application forms, photos and other materials will not be returned. Any personal information submitted as part of
the application will not be used for any other purpose than the application. Rights on all photographs or materials submitted
will belong to Tokushima City and may be used on related pamphlets and other materials. If submitted materials contain arecognisable person, place or object, please ensure that you have permission to submit them.
Inquiries
Tokushima City Citizens' and Environment Department, Culture Promotions Division
Tokushima Citizens' HeritageTel. 088-621-5178

Email: bunka_sinko@city.tokushima.lg.jp

Counselling Service at TOPIA
トピアの相談窓口

TOPIA offers a counselling and advisory service to all foreign residents to help with issues involving accidents, working conditions, housing, visas, international marriage, and more. Counselling is available in English and Japanese.
Please note that although every effort will be made, we may not be able to deal with all cases.
Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
Tel. 088-656-3303 or 088-656-3320 (allows three-way conversations with an interpreter)

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