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

ten years of art in kamiyamaa"TOPPY"
October 2008 No. 220
by andrew dahmss was briefly mentioned
in the September issueof Awa Life, this year
the Kamiyama Artist in
Residence (KAIR) Programmesees its 10th year running. To
celebrate, I spoke to Keiko Kudo
of Kamiyama Green Valley about
the programme, past, present
and future.

KAIR has appeared several
times in Awa Life, but I
think some of our readers
might not be familiar with
how it began. Can you tell
us a little bit about the
programme in general?
Yes, KAIR is one of the core
activities of the Tokushima
International Cultural Village
concept. Basically, what we dois provide artists invited fromboth inside and outside thecountry with an environment inwhich they can work alongside
the local townspeople to create
works of art. Of course, we dohope that their experiences on

everyone gathers round for a last photo at the 2007 kair sayonara party

the programme will becomea positive influence for theirwork in the future, and we
also hold the hopes that anexperience like this will help
the local residents, who haveso little opportunity to connect
with such people on a daily
basis, to make new discoveries,
come in touch with new ideals
and become receptive to new
exchanges. These are the main

goals of the programme.
I understand there areseveral other residency
programmes in Japan, butwhat it is that sets KAIR
apart from these?
One of the big things that sets
KAIR aside from other residency
programmes is that it is kind ofhome built, as it is run by the
local townspeople. There are

new artistic perspectives ... con't on page 3

inside awa life this monthten years of art in kamiyama - 1, 3 ... envelopes of rei - 4,5
the international friendship charter - 5 ... indigo dye - 6 ... manga corner - 7
becky's awa-ben, letter from suketo hoikuen - 8 ... japanese lesson - 9
memoranda - 10, 11, 12

awalife

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is a monthly publication of the Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange Association (TOPIA).
Editors:
Andrew Dahms & Mario Dammann
Contributors This Month:R e b e c c a C l o s n e r, A n d r e w D a h m s , M a r i oDammann, Kazue Inoue, Keiko Kudo, Martin
O'Brien and Sumika Tamura.

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 editorsaos it happens, I am a big fan of jackets.
Not just any old jackets, though, but
a very certain type, with just the rightamount of buttons and pockets. Part of
the reason for this is because I like carrying
around various parts of my life with me, andmore pockets makes it easier to do so (for somestrange reason, I have an aversion to bags, so I
guess it all evens out there somewhere). Thus,
the recent cold weather has been somewhat ofa blessing for jacket-wearers all around, not tomention a welcome change from the summer
heat. I've been really looking forward to Autumn
this year, and plan to make the most of it, andfinally getting out to see some of the autumn
leaves as well. I hope you can make the most ofit, too!
Cheers, Andrew

ctober is here. What does say this toyou? For Germany, October 3 marks avery important day. Eighteen years ago,
Germany got together after over 40 yearsof separation, and almost 30 years of the Berlin
Wall. I was 12 years old when the wall came
down in November 1989, and one year laterthe contract was signed and Germany grew anddeveloped together. Now, almost two decades
later there are still lots of differences, which arevery explicit to people from Germany, like me!
But I am in Japan right now, and the only thing
I can do is to celebrate this important day forwhich many people lost their lives. Thank youvery much. A new era has begun and is stillrunning. See you next month and don't forget:
save the planet!
Danke! Marioa grand view on amagoi no taki, one of the one hundred best waterfalls of japan and one of tokushima's best 88 landscapes(photo by mario dammann)-2-ten years of art in kamiyama ... con't from page 1
and also a very unique place.
We h o l d t h e h o p e s t h a t
through coming here to thisenvironment, it might act asa catalyst for inspiration andthat the culture shock theartists experience throughcontact with local residents
can become a positive force
for the creation of new art.
Our ideal for participants issomeone who can fit into thisenvironment and make themost of it.

many local governments thatrun residency programmes
in Japan, but nowhere else
can you find the kind of local
exchange between the artists
and local residents like you
do here. Everything about theprocess of art creation is ashared, fun activity.
Could you tell us a little bit
about the KAIR Executive
Committee? What kind ofpeople are in it, and arethey involved in any otherprojects?
The committee works mainly
on locally-powered projects,
but recently there have been a
lot of participants from outside
the town as well. During theresidency, and at other times,
too, we hold exhibitions ofwork by past and local artists,and concerts as well. Last year
we held a curtain project inwhich local residents worked
on individual store curtains asworks of art.
Is there something thecommittee has wanted to
do with KAIR but hasn’t
yet been able to?
We’d like to make a more fullreport after the programme isdone. We’d also like to improve
the facilities for storingartworks left by the artists, aswell as increase the budget
available for supplies, and havea steady photographer for theduration of the residency. We’dalso like to have the money
to be able to pay many of thepeople who are kind enough to
help out as volunteers.
Are there any special
events planned for the
10th anniversary?

an exhibition of artwork at the old
yoriiza theatre

There were a few events
back in September, but you
can still see some reports on
the current activities of pastartists, with recent catalogues
and DVDs at the Kaizen Centre
in Kamiyama. You can also seesome recent artworks by pastartist Yoshizawa Kazuyoshi
there as well.
Is the number of artists
invited on the programme
set at three? Will thischange in the future?
Yes. Generally we try to aim
for two artists from abroadand one local, Japanese artist,
but we’re not sure about the
future. We might increase thisnumber if the budget allows
for it, but for now the best
option seems to be to keep
going with three artists as wehave to date.
Can you tell us a little bit
about how the artists are
selected? What kind ofparticipant is consideredideal?
Participating in KAIR meansthat artists actively come to
Kamiyama, a beautiful areaof the Japanese countryside,-3-

And what about the Art in
Kamiyama web site?
T h i s w e b s i t e (w w w . i n kamiyama.jp/en/art/ ) is asource of information about
Kamiyama targeting not only
artists participating in theresidency, but the general
populace as well. If you look at
the web site you can see whatkind of a place Kamiyama is,what kind of people live here
and what kind of things aregoing on before you even takeone step inside the town limits.
B y publishing information
about the current work of past
participants you can also keep
in touch with what happens
to artists after their time on
the residency is up, and see
how they are connected to thecommittee in Kamiyama.
Is there anything coming
up that readers can join in?
There is an open studio event
planned for October 12 and an
exhibition of the artist's works
from November 2-9 at which
the artists will talk about theirwork. Also, it's a good timeof year to take a walk around
Oawa Yama where many of theworks of previous artists still
stand.

envelopes of reitmario dammannhe special envelope formonetary gifts at glad
occasions is called shugibukuro and plays a bigrole in the life of the Japaneseand their customs. There are
millions of occasions and soare also millions of envelopes
to send out. This time we wantto take a look at the envelopes
giving to the wedding couple.
I asked a colleague at TOPIA
to tell me something about theenthusiast of envelopes.

M: Where can I buy them andwhat do they cost?

M: Mario
C: Colleague

C: Sure, but everyone justbuys them. You want to give a
professional one.

M: I heard that there aredifferent envelope designs
for different occasions, is thiscorrect?
C: There are of course
different occasions and thesekind of envelopes are calledshugi-bukuro when used forweddings. Monetary gifts arealso common at birth, funerals
and as an otoshi-dama forkids.
M: Well, then let's concentrateon the shugi-bukuro. Are
there different designs or kinds
available?
C: Yes, it depends on whom
you want to give the envelope
to. Is it your friend, colleague
or someone you know well?
You can have pink ones andvery stylish ones with flashy
patterns. But the regularversion is just white with a
red and white cord, which
symbolises luck.

C: At stationary anddepartment stores, as well as
convenience stores and 100
Yen shops. The price varies
from 100 to 500 Yen. The pricedepends on luxury of this item.
If you want a regular one, then
100 yen should be enough.
M: Is it also possible to makethem yourself?

M: What do you write on topof the envelope?
C: Over the cord you write
O-Iwai, which means
congratulations or celebration.
However, in most cases it
is already printed for you.
Under the cord (the cord is in
the middle of the envelope)
you write your name or thename of your company. Inside
the envelope is yet anotherenvelope where you put themoney in. On this smaller one
you write your address and theamount that has been inserted.
But, the text must not be seen,
so you have to ﬂip it over. The
text side is the front side, youwill discover it when you foldyour ﬁrst envelope.
M: Some kind of folding
advice?
C: You put the money into thesmaller envelope. The amountdiffers depending on your andthe presentee's age, rank andrelation to each other. Your
best friend's wedding is worth
30,000 yen, but this is just the
average amount. It could be
less, or it could be more. The
richer you are the more you
have to give.
Also, if you don't give alone,
but with your wife or husband
you give twice the amount in
the same envelope. There isno hard and fast rule, however- you have to play it by ear.
Please be aware that you
never insert an even numberof money like 20,000 or 40,000
and so on. Always unevennumbers, like 10,000 or 30,000
and so on. Even numbers bringbad luck because they canbe divided into two. And thisshould not happen to the new
wedding couple, or?
M: Wow, that's amazing? How
can one remember all of this?
C: This is not something you
learn about while you areenvelopes of rei ... con't on page 5-4-the international friendship charterhere in Tokushima, theprefectural governmentis getting serious
about the integrationof its international residents
into the local community. In
order to create a more open
and welcoming Tokushima,
it has created the Tokushima
International FriendshipC h a r t e r, w i t h c o n c r e t eguidelines as to how local
government bodies and thegeneral populace can work
towards these goals. Here is arundown of what the charter isabout:"Making a Welcoming andOpen Tokushima for All"
An active exchange withpeople from across the globe
can not only broaden our
understanding of the world
around us, but provides us witha chance to re-learn what weknow about our own culture.
It can also act as a revitalising
fo rc e fo r l o c a l t o w n s a n dvillages, and furthermore aid
in the training of well-educatedmen and women capable ofcontributing to the global
society.
Yet, in order to create sucha society, it is vital to firstcreate a social environment
in which everyone cansubmitted

Know
The progress of globalisation
has brought countries closer
and closer together, as well
as further increasing theirdependency on one another.
In turn, people and objects
begin to take an ever more
important role in our daily
lives. The ﬁrst step in learning
about difference countries istherefore in knowing about
one another.

weekend staffer at TOPIA, tei-san
sporting pamphlets for the tokushimafriendship charter.

understand and accept one
another's background, andwork together whilst living an
enjoyable and secure life. Thissame environment can provide
a place in which people cancontribute to the global society
and promote relations between
countries and regions.
It is with these hopes that wecreate this charter, pledging
to work together and honour
the welcoming heart of thepeople of Tokushima, known
as 'osettai', and achieve thegoal of an open and sharing
Tokushima for all.
Three keywords:

Participate
Japanese and international
residents live side by side as
members of the same society,living amidst Japanese culture
and traditions. It is impossible
for everyone to live together
in harmony without getting intouch with one another.
Acknowledge
The culture and traditions ofeach country are created anddeveloped over the course ofmany years. Our age is one inwhich people must not only
understand the differences
between the cultures of thosearound them, but accept thesedifferences as well.

Free pamphlets are available at
TOPIA in English, Chinese, andJapanese. Feel free to come inand get a copy!

envelopes of rei ... con't from page 4
at school. I actually learned
about it from my mother, or
asked around when I attended
my first wedding as a grownup. As you grow up you
learn these kind of culture
tips automatically when theoccasion occurs.

M: What happens if you forget
half of it or all?
C: Then you ask your motheror friends again. But it is likeriding the bicycle, some things
you know forever. So if you
have to go to a wedding buy-5-

the shugi-bukuro a few daysin advance and ﬁrst try to write
on a different paper. Study thefolding options and remember!
Only uneven number ofmoney!
Happy wedding!

indigo dyetokushima is known fora handful of things:
chikuwa (tube-shaped
fish-paste cake), sudachi
and awa-indigo. Thisregion's homegrown dye isknown all over Japan for its
rich color and distinct smell.
Awa-ai, depending on thetechnique and health of thedye, can range from blues
with deep brown, green or
purple undertones to a deepnavy blue. The smell, which
always reminds me of mygrandmother's closet, is said tohave medicinal properties andwards away various insects.
History
Recently indigo dye has
experienced a boom in
popularity. Evidence suggeststhat the dye had been an
important part of Tokushima's
economy since the Muromachi
period (1336-1573) although
popular lore suggests that Lord
Hashisuka brought the dyeto the region as late as 1585.
Awa-indigo enjoyed popularityand economic success within
and without the region
through the Edo period into
the early Meiji period. With
the importation of syntheticdyes in the mid and late Meiji
period Awa-ai production
dwindled. In recent times thedye has become a protected
cultural treasure and enjoyedpopularity in the fashion andeco-conscious communities.

by rebecca closnertiny white or pinkish flowers.
Its seeds are planted in late
winter and by April the small
plants are transplanted. The
flowers are harvested in Julyand again in August. After this,the plants are spread out in an
open area in direct sunlight,
the stems are separated andthrown away, and the leaves
are then dried and fermented
for about one hundred days.
This becomes sukumo.
Treated properly, sukumo
becomes awa-indigo but it
won't dissolve in water alone.
First, the sukumo is mixed
with an alkali solution andmixed in a special pot called
the ai game. The next day a
glucose mixture is added. Afterabout a week the surface ofthe solution becomes a bluishpurple color and the liquid
beneath becomes a deepbrown. At this point bubbles
begin showing on the surface.
These bubbles, known as ai
no hana (indigo flowers),
signal that the dye is ready.
DyeingT h e r i c h c o l o r o f t h e d ye

How Indigo is Made
Awa-indigo comes from theleaves of the Tade-ai plant.
The plant itself is nothing
special. It has a tall narrowstem with small leaves and-6-

depends on exposure to thedye but the dye also needs
to be exposed to air to allow
the indigo to oxidize. At firstdye will turn the clothe brownthen blue followed by greenish
hues. The more times you
expose the product to indigo
then oxygen the richer thecolor will become.
Due to artisans, craft peoples
and designers recent interestin Awa Ai, it has recently
experienced a surge in
popularity. You can experience
Indigo dyeing for yourself
at Aizumi-cho's historicalmuseum. Entrance costs 300
yen and the hours are from9:00 until 16:00 everyday
e x c e p t Tu e s d a y s . W h i t e
handkerchiefs can be boughtfor 500 yen but you can also
bring anything made out of all
natural fibers to be dyed (butyou will be charged by weight).
A map and more information
can be found at this web site:

www.town.aizumi.tokushima.
jp/kanko/ainoyakata/index.
html

manga corner
Title:
Manga-ka:
Publisher:First published:
No of volumes:v

by martin o'brien

Vinland Saga
Makoto Yurimura
Kodansha2005
6

inland Saga is a historicalmanga series written
b y M a ko t o Yu r i m u ra .
I t s s e tt i n g i s t h a t o f
Northern Europe in the 11th
century, the golden age ofthe Vikings, a time when thefamed Norsemen exploredthe unknown seas and raided
costal settlements in the British
Isles and elsewhere in Europe.
The series concerns the
youthful adventures ofThorfinn and the role heplays in the Danish invasion
of England. Although barely ateen, Thorfinn quickly earns
great repute as a warrior anddeadly assassin.
At an early age, Thorfinn
readily demonstrated his
eagerness to fight against
his peers and would haveseemingly thrived in themartial atmosphere his village
however the destructive
lifestyle he wishes to pursue
meets with disapproval fromhis father Thors who urges him
to follow a more peaceful routein life. Thorfinn's appetite foradventure is hard to satisfy sohe stows away on a long shipthat is departing the village.
Thors who is heading thevoyage discovers him when
they are far out at sea, andthere is no possibility of return.
It is to become a journey fromwhich neither father or son
will return. In the middle oftheir voyage, they make for a
harbor town located in a deep
fjord in the Faroe Islands.

However, what they don't know
is that they are sailing into anambush. After being trappedin the Fjord they are attacked
by the long ships of a raider
known as Askelled. Askelled
has taken up a vendetta on
Thors' life on behalf of a Lord
Floki who was once Thors'liege. Floki vowed to kill Thors
as he deserted during battle 15
years previously.
In the ensuing battle in the
Fjord, Thors battles the skilled
Askelled and so the course oflife that determines Thorfinn's
future and the basis of thestory is set. It is a story ofrevenge, of a boy who seeks
vengeance against the man
who killed his father.
Despite the obvious vengefulintent of Thorrfinn, Askelleddoesn't seem too phased andkeeps the boy in his crew
where he soon learns how tofight. Askelled needs all thehands he can get as his raiding
party is taking part in theDanish invasion of England.
Thorﬁnn is resigned to ﬁghting
for Askelled until Askelled
accepts his offer of a duel. So
in the meantime Thorﬁnn must
content himself with killingenemies of Askelled. Askelled
decides that the best way to
get as much booty as possible
for himself and his men is
to attack a group of soldiers
led by the legendary warrior
Thorkill who are guarding theyoung Danish prince, Canuteand keeping him as hostage.

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They manage to outwit
Thorkill and capture the boy,but Thorkill gives chase acrossEngland and Wales, attempting
to capture them before they
deliver Prince Canute, to theDanish army's headquarters
on the North Sea coast. As thehunt progresses, a lot of theconflict between the various
parties is made interesting due
to the complex relationshipbetween Askelled and Thorﬁnn
who depend on each other as
warriors in the same group, but
who also live in the knowledge
that they must eventually faceeach other in battle.
Askelled and Thorfinn
eventually join up, become
involved in the power struggle
between Prince Canute andhis father for the throne of
Denmark, and they try andassist the ascendency of
Canute to the throne. And
that is where the as of yet
unﬁnished Vinland Saga comesto a temporary halt.
As of August 2008, 45
chapters of the manga havebeen published and six
tankobon have been compiled
from these. Originally serializedin Weekly Shonen Magazine,
Vinland Saga has proved itself
to be massively successful,with combined sales of 1.2
million copies for the first
five tankobon released.
Although a ﬁctional series, theadventures of Thorfinn andAskelled are interwoven withactual historical events, andthe various power struggles
that occurred during the reignof the Danes in England andthe realistic picture of everyday
life in this era enhances thestory a great deal.

Becky's Awa-ben!
This month we are going to take a look at two particular phrases that are commonly used in awaben. The ﬁrst is one you won't hear too much of unless you head out of town, but the second is avery popular word that you are bound to hear a lot of no matter where you go!
どちらいか - dochira-ika (standard Japanese: どういたしまして - Doitashimashite)This expression means you're welcome. It can be used in any situation where someone has
thanked you for something.
めんどい - mendoi (standard Japanese: 難しい - muzukashii)
Not to be confused with 面倒くさい - mendo-kusai (troublesome), this adjective means difﬁcult.
The very old and very young use this expression but young people generally use the much hipper
むずい - muzui which essentially means the same thing.

letter from suketo hoikuenacool breeze signals
the coming of autumn
and more comfortableclimes. The children
at the kindergarten here run
about like little balls of energy,
playing about and going off
for walks here and there. I
hope you all have the chance
to go out and about with yourfamilies, as well. Autumn is awonderful time ﬁlled with small
surprises and the chance to
see a lot of beautiful sights,
and is the perfect chance tospend some time together
with your child or children andenjoy your surroundings.
Now, this month I'd liketo talk to you all a little bit

about how to aid in the properdevelopment of your child's
legs.
1: Shoe sizes are important.
Make sure that there is at least
5mm of space before the toes.
2: Shape. The heel of yourshoes tends to ﬁt fairly tightly
around your own heels, so
make sure that the heel of theshoe isn't too narrow.
3 : T h e b a s e o f yo u r t o e stend to be very susceptible
to bending or shifting shapedepending on how you walk
and wear your shoes. For thisreason, it is advised that you
don't let your children wear
hand-me-down shoes, as theway children wear them canby kazue inoue
suketo hoikuen staff

differ quite a lot depending on
the person.
In recent years, a great deal of
discussion has been prompted
about the effects of sometraditional Japanese footwear
such as zori sandals. Long use
is thought to cause problems
in development of the arch of
the foot, and can also cause
scarring.
This Month's Toy: Fun with
Pine Cones!
Pine cones can be used fora lot of things. For example,
decorate them with flowers
and give them a little water.
The pine cone shrinks and theﬂowers become set, making aneat decoration.
You can also make a pine cone
into a simple yo-yo. String a
few rubber bands together andfasten one to the end of thepine cone as per the diagram
to the left. Then with one of
the rubber band loops aroundyour hand, you can use thepine cone like a yo-yo!

-8-japanese lessonby sumika tamura

Expressions That Show Transformation

The words「なる」and「する」are the representive verbs of conjugation in the Japanese language.
The word「 な る 」 means that the current status changes naturally, while「 す る 」means thatsomebody willingly changes something. Let's study「 な る 」and「 す る 」and how to use themproperly.
1.「なる」- become
めいし

むすめ

しがつ

だいがくせい「～が［名詞］になる」 娘は ４月から 大学生に なりました。
'- become けaいnoun'
My daughter became a university student in April.
ようし「～が［な形容詞］になる」 キムさんは きれいに なりました。
'- become けaいna-adjective'
Ms. たかKimu became beautiful.
ようし
すずき
せ
「～が［い形容詞］くなる」 鈴木さんは 背が 高く なりました。
'- becomean i-adjective'
Mr. Suzuki became taller.
どうし
じしょけい
に ほ ん ご「～が［動詞の辞書形］ようになる」 日本語が かなり わかるように なりました。
'- become like a verb in dictionary form'
I became able to understand Japanese quite well.
2.「する」- do
めいし

わん

むすこ

きょうし

「～が～を［名詞］にする」 王さんは 息子さんを 教師に しました。
'- do a noun' け い よ う し
Mr. Wan made his son become a teacher.
へ や「～が～を［な形容詞］にする」 部屋を きれいに しました。
'- do a na-adjective'
I かべmade theroom clean.
けいようし
いえ
しろ
「～が～を［い形容詞］くする」 この 家は 壁を 白く しました。
'- do an i-adjective'
We madethe かwalls of our house white.
どうし
じしょけい
まいにち
にっき
「～が～を［動詞の辞書形］ようにする」 毎日 日記を 書くように しています。
'- do like a verb in dictionary form'
I am trying to write in my diary everyday.

Quiz: Which one is correct? A or b?
１）
２）
３）

しんごう

あか

赤に ｛a. なったよ／ b. したよ｝。
The light changed to red.
せんせい
らいしゅう
やす
先生は 来週のクラスを 休みに｛a．なりました／ b．しました｝。
Next week will be a holiday according to the teacher.
てんき
いい 天気に ｛a．なったね／ b．したね｝。
The weather turned nice.
信号がAnswers:
１）a

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２）b

３）a

memoranda
Uchimachi
Orienteering

内町ひょうたん島オリ
エンテーリング

The Tokushima Uchimachi Neighbourhood Associationand Uchimachi Elementary School present a dayof orienteering around the downtown Tokushima
City area. The course will take participants aroundten historical spots as well as the Castle Museum,providing an opportunity to learn about Tokushima's
history. Why not join the Elementary students andarea residents? Come alone or bring your family!
English instructions will be provided.

徳島市内町まちづくり協議会と内町小学校は、徳島
市内町地区（徳島駅、水際公園、徳島城公園周辺で、ひょうたん島と呼ばれています）のオリエンテーリ
ングを行います。約１０ヵ所の史跡や徳島城博物館をまわって、徳島の歴史についての説明を聞きます。
国際交流懇話会 HIROBA もこの行事に参加して、現在、徳島在住の外国人の方たちの参加を募っています。小学生や地域の人と一緒に参加しませんか。英語の説明が付きます。おとなだけ、家族連れどちら

When: Monday, November 17 from 9:30 to 12:00 (ona rainy day, the date changes to November
18)
Where: Uchimachi Elementary School, near
Tokushima Station
Cost: Free (all participants receive a lunch)
Info: For more information, contact HIROBA's Ms.
Yamada:Fax: 088-652-4846
E-mail: meyamada@mb3.tcn.ne.jp

でもかまいません。

Uchimachi
Culture Fair

第8回
内町文化展

Call for submissions of calligraphy, photos, art, crafts,
collections, or any other personal creations todisplay at the 8th Uchimachi Culture Fair.

書、絵画、写真、手芸品、収集品などの個人作品を展示するため、募集しています。

日時： １１月１７日（月） 午前９時半～１２時
雨の時には１８日になります。
場所： 内町小学校グランド（徳島駅の近く）
参加費：無料（参加者にはお弁当が出ます）
問合せ：国際交流懇話会 HIROBA の山田まで
FAX: 088-652-4846
E-mail: meyamada@mb3.tcn.ne.jp

日時： 11 月 22 日（土）、23 日（日）10:00 ～ 16:00
場所： 内町コミュニティーセンター（市役所の近く）
申込期間：10 月 10 日～ 11 月 8 日

When: Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November
23, 10:00 - 16:00
Where: Uchimachi Community Centre, near
Tokushima City Hall
Application for submissions: October 10 November 8

申込方法：山田（meyamada@mb3.tcn.ne.jp ）まで、件名を Uchimachi にして連絡してください。申込用
紙をお送りします。

For more information, contact Ms. Yamada atmeyamada@mb3.tcn.ne.jp with 'uchimachi' in the
主催：内町まちづくり協議会

subject line.

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memoranda
The 15th German
Festival in Naruto

第 15 回 ドイチェス
フェスト in なると

A wide range of events is planned for this festival
in Naruto, including a playing of Beethoven's 9th
Symphony that anyone can join in, an international
get-together and much, much more!

だれもが参加できる「ふだん着の第九」や市民ぐる
みの「国際交流の集い」などの多彩な総合イベント
を開催します。
日時： 10 月 26 日（日）When: Sunday, October 26
10:00-16:30
Where: The Naruto City German House
Cost: Free
Info: Call the German House on
088-689-0099.

10:00-16:30
場所： 鳴門市ドイツ館
入場料：無料
問合せ：鳴門市ドイツ館まで電話
088-689-0099

Wind is Blowing inAwaji

阿波路に風が吹く
この機会に様々な地域からのパフォーマンスを御覧ください！大阪府からの太鼓集団「魁」、山口県から

Various displays are being planned for this event,including performances of local hakomawashi puppet
theatre, a display by monkey trainers, drumming withlarge taiko drums, and much, much more!

の猿舞座、東京都からの浅草雑芸団、徳島県からの阿波木偶菰箱廻しを復活する会などによる公演が行われます。

When: Saturday, October 25 from 2pm to 4:30pm
Where: Kamojima Community Hall in Yoshinogawa
City
Cost: Free
Info: Call Human Net Tokushima at
088-642-0749

日時： 10 月 25 日（土）
受付・開場
開会

13：30

14：00 ～ 16：30

場所： 吉野川市鴨島公民館 大ホール
入場料：無料
問合せ：NPO 法人 ヒューマンネット とくしままで電話 088-642-0749

Announcements

お祝いメッセージ

A new birth in the family? Have you recently gotten

最近、結婚・出産などのおめでたいニュースがあった方、

married? Then good news! Awa Life is looking for阿波ライフではあなたの家族のお祝い事を読者の皆さん

submissions from readers to help you get the word out!

に発表したいと思います！ 100 文字程度の文章と（もしSend us the details and a short blurb, accompanied by aあったら）写真を阿波ライフまで送っていただけたら次

picture if you have any on hand, and we will post it foryou in the next issue of Awa Life!

号の阿波ライフに掲載いたします。

Send any submissions to the awalife email address at:

阿 波 ラ イ フ の メ ー ル ア ド レ ス ま で お 送 り く だ さ い：

awalife@gmail.com

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Kawasaki Lion
Dance

川崎獅子
太鼓

This lion dance is a special form of Autumn festival inwhich the dancers dress in large lion costumes andmove to the beat of taiko drums. It has a history ofover 90 years, and is held each year around this timeto held ward of illness and wish for good luck.

三所神社の秋祭りです。神事後に「獅子舞」の奉納がWhen: Sunday, October 19
Where: The Sansho Shrine in Kawasaki, Ikeda-cho,Miyoshi City.
Cost: Free
Info: For more information, call 0883-74-0665.

場所： 三好市池田町川崎

Living inTokushima

徳島県生活情報
ウェブサイトIn need of information for daily activities? Come andtake a look at the Living in Tokushima website hosted
by Tokushima Prefecture, home to information suchas earthquake and typhoon-related messages, tv andmovie guides, events, contact numbers and more.

日常生活において情報をお探しですか。ぜひ、徳島県

行われます。これは約 90 年前から伝わるもので、豊作を祝い、厄病退散の祈願をこめて奉納されます。
日時： 10 月 19 日（日）三所神社
入場料：無料
問合せ：0883-74-0665
まで電話をくださいの生活情報ウェブサイトをご覧ください！このウェブサイトから地震・台風についての情報、テレビや映画のガイド、イベント情報などにアクセスできます。パソコン・携帯版両方提供しています！

Living in Tokushima Computer Website

http://our.pref.tokushima.jp/e_living/index.php

パソコンサイトhttp://our.pref.tokushima.jp/e_living/index.php

Living in Tokushima Mobile Website

携帯サイト

http://our.pref.tokushima.jp/e_living/m

http://our.pref.tokushima.jp/e_living/m

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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