〒107-0061 港区北青山 1-6-3
都営北青山一丁目アパート 3 号棟Ｂ１Toei Kita Aoyama 1-Chome Apartments, Bldg. 3, B1
1-6-3 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061
Tel: (03) 6440-0233 Fax: (03) 6440-0234
E-mail: office@minato-intl-assn.gr.jp
http://www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp

GIF MINATO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MIA) NEWS
一般財団法人 港区国際交流協会（ＭＩＡ）だより

かわらばん

Vol. 7, No. 10

KAWARABAN
H27.11.30現在

個人会員 312名

家族会員 29組74名

2016.1
団体会員 4組

法人会員 3組

学生会員 18名

Information Calendar＊＊＊ 情報カレンダー＊＊＊★は、港区国際交流協会の主催事業です。 ★Indicates a Minato International Association activity
かわらばんに掲載しているイベントのお問合せ・お申込みは、MIA 事務局まで電話またはメールでお願いします。
Inquiries and reservations for events listed in this issue of Kawaraban will be accepted by phone or email to the MIA office.

TEL:03-6440-0233

E-mail: office@minato-intl-assn.gr.jp★ ＭＩＡニューイヤーパーティ ２０１６

★ MIA New Year's Party 2016

日時： 平成２８年１月２３日（土）１２時３０分～15 時 （１２時受付開始）
場所： 赤坂区民ホール３階(港区赤坂４－１８－１３)
参加費： ３，０００円（一般）
２，０００円（ＭＩＡ会員、実行委員）
１，０００円（子供４才～小６、留学生）
軽食とドリンク付き
言語： 日本語と英語 定員： １２０名（申込先着順）

Date & time: Jan 23, 2016 (Sat) 12:30–3:00 PM
Doors open at 12:00 noonrdPlace:
Akasaka Civic Center Hall, 3 Floor(4-18-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku)
Fee:¥3,000 (MIA non-members)¥2,000 (MIA members)¥1,000 (Children 4–12 years old, Int’l students)
Fee includes light refreshments & drinks
Languages: English and Japanese
Capacity: 120 participants (first 120 to sign up)【申込方法】
楽しいプログラムと福引もあります！
電話またはメールにて受け付けます。
【申込必要事項】
１． １．代表者氏名（当協会会員か否か）
２．電話番号
３．同伴者の氏名（当協会会員か否か）
子供・留学生割引適用の方は、必ずお申し出ください。

【支払方法】
お申込み後、下記の指定口座のいずれかに平成２８年
１月１２日（火）迄にお振込ください。
振込先： 一般財団法人 港区国際交流協会●みずほ銀行外苑前支店 （店番 319）
口座番号：1599607●郵便口座番号： 00110-4-488426（振込手数料は、各自ご負担ください）

How to Apply
Interesting program & Lottery!
Applications accepted by phone or e-mail.
Information required for application
1. Name (group representative, MIA member ornon-member)
2. Phone number (group representative)
3. Accompanying person’s names and whether they are
members or non-members of MIA.
How to Pay
After submitting your application, please deposit the fullamount (excluding bank/transfer fee) to one of the following
accounts; payment must be received not later than January
12, 2016 (Tue)
Account Name: Minato-ku Kokusai Koryu Kyokai●Mizuho Bank Gaien-mae Branch (Branch No. 319)
Account No. 1599607●Postal Transfer Account No.: 00110-4-488426(Please bear the transfer fee)

★Introduction to Japanese Culture—The Way of Tea Workshop～Chado no Omotenashi～
For this session, we will introduce a traditional Japanese tea ceremony called “The Way of Tea.” Comeand celebrate the New Year with us. You can enjoy the tea ceremony with seasonal Japanese sweets,
make tea by yourself, and learn about manners. Please join us!
Date & Time:
Place:

January 17 (Sun) 1:00–3:30 PM
Gender Equality Center “Libra” Japanese room
(Minato Park Shibaura, 1st Fl.; 1-16-1 Shibaura; Minato-ku)
Participation Fee: ¥1,000 (MIA members); ¥1,200 (non-members)
Capacity:
25 people (first to sign up)
What to bring: white socks

Reservations: MIA office by phone or e-mail* Please see our flier or website for more details.
※１月は、レッツ・チャット・イン・ジャパニーズ(LCJ)とレッツ・リディスカバー・ジャパン(LRJ)は休会です。
* Let’s Chat in Japanese (LCJ) and Lets Rediscover Japan (LRJ) will be off in January.

かわらばんに掲載しているイベントのお問合せ・お申込みは、MIA 事務局まで電話またはメールでお願いします。
Inquiries and reservations for events listed in this issue of Kawaraban will be accepted by phone or email to the MIA office.

TEL:

03-6440-0233

E-mail: office@minato-intl-assn.gr.jp★ MIA’s Japanese Conversation Partner
MIA’s Japanese Conversation Partner program (JCP) pairs foreigners learning Japanese with Japanese volunteers
who can help them improve their Japanese communication skills. If you are looking for Japanese-speaking partners topractice with, please join us! Reservations are required prior to attendance.
Date & time: January 9 (Sat) JapanesePlace:
MIA Office
Inquiries:
MIA office by phone or e-mail10:30 AM

Non-Japanese 11:30 AM★ Coffee Morning―Theme: “Banking & Post Office”
Join us for coffee/snacks and enjoy chatting with Minato International Association members. This is a time forforeign newcomers and residents to consult us about life in Japan. If you are having difficulty finding information
you need, we can help you! Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Date:
January 23 (Sat) 10:00AM–12:00 noon
Language: EnglishInquiries & Reservations: MIA Office by phone or e-mailPlace:MIA Office
Participation fee: free

* Please see our flier or website for more details.

★JAPANESE COOKING
Date & Time:
Place:March 26 (Sat) 2016, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Gender Equality Center “Libra,” 2nd Fl. (Cooking Room)
Minato Park Shibaura, 1-16-1 Shibaura; Minato-ku
Reservations and Inquiries: MIA office
Capacity: 20 non-Japanese* Details will be announced on the next issue of Kawaraban.

第２９回 港区・朝陽区
小中学生書画交流展
港区が北京市朝陽区との友好交流事業の一環として実施しています。今年も多くの力作が展示されます。
日時：平成２８年２月２日（火）～１１日（木）午前９時～午後７時
場所：高輪区民センター 展示ギャラリー
日時：平成２８年２月１３日（土）～２５日（日）午前９時～午後５時
場所：神明いきいきプラザ

Minato-Chaoyang Elementaryand Junior High School Students’
Art Exhibit
One of the friendship exchange programs between
Minato City and Beijing’s Chaoyang District.
Date & Time:

February 2–11 (Tue–Thu) 2016
9:00 AM–7:00 PM

Place: Takanawa Civic Center, Exhibition Gallery
Date & Time:
February 13–21 (Sat–Sun) 2016
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Place: Shinmei Iki-Iki Plaza★ The 22nd MIA World Youth Discussion
This year marks our 22nd annual World Youth Discussion event. Come and exchange ideas with friends ofvarious nationalities and enjoy the fun activities! This program is only open to those in their 20s and 30s.
Meeting time & place:February 20 (Sat) 9:00 AM JR Ueno Station
Breakup:February 21 (Sun) 10:00 AM*Break up at the venue
Location:Central Youth Center of Ibaraki Prefecture (987 Nagai; Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki)
Capacity:First 24 people to sign up
Participation Fee: ¥4,500 (MIA members) ; ¥6,000 (non-members)*Fee includes accommodation, three meals, (lunch and dinner on the first day, breakfast on the second day)and insurance.
Reservation:
MIA office by phone or e-mail申込み等で取得した個人情報は、当協会が主催する国際交流事業運営の範囲内で使用し、外部に提供することはございません。
Personal data acquired from applications will be used solely for operation of events organized by Minato International
Association and will not be disclosed to third parties.