Apr/ May/ Jun 2005, No. 78
ANZAC DAY
By Andrew Taylor（Kiwi）&Dayna Cowmeadow（Aussie）
Grease is the word in Kagawa ……………………… p 1

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow

ANZAC Day …………………………………………… p 1

old ;IruCa is born …………………………………………… p 4

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

3 rd Annual All―Shikoku Beach Clean Up ………… p 6

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

AJET Kagawa Charity Ball ………………………… p 7

We will remember them.

ANZAC Biscuits ……………………………………… p 7

It would probably be fair to

Sanuki―ben Manga：To freeze or to buy ？………… p 8

say

Kagawa Events ………………………………………… p 9

that

New

ZealandandAustralia

have

a

hate

love

I―PAL Events Corner ……………………………… p 11

relationship.

Need some help？ …………………………………… p 12

stuck into each other, especially

We

love

to

get

when sporting pride is on theline. In close proximity to a rugby test match or one
day cricket game, it’s usual for Australians to beGrease is the word in Kagawa

referred to by their convict ancestry, （Australia was
By Nate Maddox

settled as a penal colony）, and New Zealanders by
their alleged antics with sheep（there are 32 sheep for

It all started on a roadevery woman in New Zealand）.

a

Its not just sporting matches that raise tensions

lunch in Takamatsu with

between the two great nations. New Zealanders are

three friends,（Jen Hope,often griping that our disproportionately large number

Jim Widdowson, and Viv

of famous people seem to constantly be claimed byWallace）, the four of us

Australia. Think Russell Crowe, Jane Campion and the

piled into a car and set

legendaryour sights on the video

Australians are also none too happy about the stream

game Mecca of Utazu’s Golden Tower. We planned toof jobless Kiwis jumping the Tasman Sea and clogging

spend the afternoon racing fast cars and saving theup the welfare system and couches of the nation.

trip

to

Utazu.

Afterworld from alien invasion, all for one reasonable price.

However,

CrowdedtoHousereallytonameunderstand

the

but

a

few.

relationship

It was a good plan for a misty November day, and our

between Aussies and Kiwis, you need to know about

little crew was in high spirits.

the ANZAC spirit.

Thoughnicknamed

the

mode

of

transportation,

a

K-car

The Beast, was brimming with the state-

What is ANZAC？

of-the-art technology of 1971, it was lacking in one

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealandcrucial area - there was no radio. Never ones to let a

Army Corps. It was the name given to the group ofsmall thing like a lack of musical accompaniment stopyoung

us from singing, the four of us gleefully belted out

landed in Egypt in 1915 for training and preparation

tunes in at least six different keys. Eventually, ourfor World War One（1914-1918）. The ANZAC’s firsthaphazard song selection happened upon the songs ofbattle came one early morning on April 25 th 1915

the 1978 hit musicalAt that time one of us

when they landed on the shores of the Gallipoli

Wouldn’t it be fun to do

Peninsula in Turkey, at a beach later to be known as

said something like,

Grease.

（→cont p 3）

Australian

and

New

Zealandsoldiersthat

1ANZAC Cove. It was here, that the ANZACs foughta stalemate war losing hundreds of young lives a day.
In the end it was a failure for the ANZAC troops.
They secretly evacuated under the blanket of darkness
during December 1915. In just 8 months of fighting
the ANZACs lost over 10,000 lives. The people ofAustralia and New Zealand hold this battle close to
their hearts and each year on April 25 th celebrate to
the ANZAC legend.
ANZAC DayANZAC Day celebrations occur throughout Australia

they did however achieve a sense of freedom andand New Zealand each year on April 25 th. It is a

identity that enabled them to be recognised in thenational holiday, one which is used to commemorate

world arena as independent countries, not just colonies

not only the memory of ANZAC, but also to payof Great Britain.
Considering the small populations of both Australia

respect to all the men and women who have fought for
their country. Some people may think it strange for

and

New

Zealand,agenerousamountofpeoplesuch a celebration to occur. After all it does originate

volunteered to fight in World War One. The countries

from an event in history that ended in failure for theof Australia and New Zealand were only established

ANZACs - Why would we want to celebrate that？

by white settlement a hundred odd years before the

Nevertheless, the Australian and New Zealand public

Gallipoli campaign, therefore making it the first real

see that although they lost the battle of Gallipoli,

trial for the ANZACs in a war. For that reason the
Gallipoli campaign is often called Australia and New
Zealand’s ̀Baptism of Firè. Thus, we celebrate not to
the failure, but to the birth of two nations. We
celebrate to our freedom, while remembering those
who fought and died for it. But above all-it is acelebration of being thankful and proud to be an
Australian or New Zealander. This ensures that the
ANZACs did not die in vain, but died sacrificing theirlives for their countries.
ANZAC Day is therefore an emotional tribute topast and present participants of war. The day starts
with a Dawn Service to remember the landing that
April morning in 1915. Funnily enough, the numbers
attending Dawn Services are rising every year. Thereis also an ANZAC parade that sees many past diggers＊
march proudly through the streets of country towns
andcities.

applauding

The
and

streets

cheering

are
on

lined

those

with

peoplemarching.

Thenational flags of Australia and New Zealand arelowered to half-mast and speeches are made, followedby reciting the Ode（see beginning of article）. A
minute silence is thenobservedendingwith

thesoldier,

informalpowerful sound of the bugle.
＊

Digger : Australian/New

Zealandterm for ANZAC2KJ Apr May Jun 2005 No.78

The ANZAC Spirit

been passed down with their memory and is still alive

To many Australian and New Zealanders the wordin many people today. This spirit of ANZAC is not

ANZAC evokes a sense of identity, unity and pride. It

just something to do with war. It is a spirit that cantends to reflect an image of our way of life, one of

be felt in schools, work places, and sport fields. Fromloyalty and mateship. The aspiration those ANZACs

birth we are immersed into this spirit - the spirit of

had when they landed on the beaches of Gallipoli has

the ANZAC.

Kiwis and Aussies in Kagawa are organising an ANZAC Day event late April. Come and experience the
ANZAC spirit! Details to be confirmed. Please contact Amanda Chan at I-Pal for further information（Tel : 087-837-5908 Email : cir-au@i-pal.or.jp）.


（from p 1）
’Grease’ with the JETs in Kagawa？ （JETs are

actually happening. And as the marauding aliens diedgaikokujin that teach English in Kagawa public schools

under a blaze of tank fire, so too did the idea of

and/oractually performing a musical, at least in my mind.

promoteinternational

relations.）We

battedaround that idea like so many kittens with a ball of

My friends, however, had other plans, and theiryarn, and began casting the show right there in theenthusiasm would not be denied. They talked to othercar. As I cannot carry a tune in a bucket, but wanted

JETs about the idea, and in the following weeks, more

to be a part of this hypothetical play, it was decided

and more people were coming up to me and asking ifthat I would have a small, non-singing part and be thewe were actually going to tackle a project as huge as

director. I did have the most experience directing ofGrease.

I half-heartedly suggested doing a playanyone in the car（the critically acclaimed adaptation

instead - one with fewer actors and significantly lessof ’Cinderella’ performed by the Shodoshima Highsinging and dancing. That idea was shot down like a

School ESS club at last year’s bunkasai, thank you

bald, unemployed, fat guy at a singles bar. People

very much）, so it really was a no-brainer. Plus, nodidn’t just want to do a show, they wanted to do

one else wanted the job. By the time we reached

Grease.

So we found scripts from the original

Utazu, our fantasy musical had been cast and e-mails

Broadway show and the movie version, and spliced

had jokingly been sent to prospective leads.

them together in a way that could possibly take place

After we arrived at the Golden Tower and the fouron stage with our cast. Characters were cut, scenesof us scattered to various video games, I was left

were combined, boring songs were cast aside, and inwith my own thoughts. Performing a musical with an

the end, a copy of the 31-page script was emailed toall-foreigner cast would be a lot of fun, I thought, butinterested JETs and a casting meeting was set up

it would never come to pass. People are busy, JETs

before winter break.

all live in different parts of the prefecture, theThe casting was surprisingly easy, and ended up

logistics would be a nightmare... I just couldn’t see it

being eerily similar to the original list whimsically3done in the car on that fateful November day. The

its way. The choreographers are talented and full ofquestion marks in the cast were neatly filled in byenthusiasm, the set designer and props master haveenergeticinwonderful, yet practical ideas, and the cast is simply

interesting and exciting directions（though my own roleamazing. Not bad for an idea that came from killing

was larger than expected）. In all, this show is well ontime on the road to Utazu.

peoplewhoaretaking

their

roles

Greasewill be performed on Saturday, June 18 th at Manabi-Can Tamoku-teki Hall. There will be two shows,a matinee at 13 : 00 and an evening performance at 19 : 00. Tickets go on sale in April and are ¥1500 perperson（￥1000 for students 18 and under at the matinee show）. Contact Nate Maddox at oldnate 1@msn.com if
you are interested in purchasing tickets.

Grease Cast
Danny - Jim Widdowson
Sandy - Lindsay Karner
Kenickie - Joel Baxter
Rizzo - Jennifer Hope
Marty - Lindsay Rosso
Frenchy - Sandra Sakai
Sonny - Nate Maddox
Doody - Grant Laughlin
Principal McGee - Hannalori Weller
Coach Calhoun/Leo - Mike Markey
Patty Simcox - Allison Edwards
Vince Fontaine/Tom - Mike Van Bakel
Cha - Cha - Sarah Spaid
Teen Angel - Dan Parsons
Eugenia - Viv Wallace
Waitress - Rachel Lake
Wrestler - Cathy Bui

Directed by - Nate Maddox
Written by - Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Photography by - Tim Syth
birth of the IruCa card.

IruCa is born

By now you have probably seen
By Amanda Chanposters of the cute blue dolphin（iruka in Japanese）that is theHave you ever had the experience of stepping out of

mascot for Kotoden’s new IruCa

a train or standing up ready to get off the bus,

IC card, which was launched on

desperately digging through your bag, wallet, jeans

February 2, 2005. Its equivalent would be the Suica

pockets, jacket pockets thinking, Uh oh, what did I do

card in eastern Japan or the ICOCA in the Kansai

with my ticket？

region.

Important though it is, a 2 by 4

centimetre piece of card（or whatever tickets are madeintegrated ciruit（IC）chips that are smaller in sizeof）is just too easy to misplace.
Are you sick and tired of having to decipher thethan a single grain of rice but can store large

fare charts to figure out how much money to put inquantities of information. Because of this, IC cards

the ticket machines？ Had enough of rummaging forhave the advantage of allowing one card to be used tochange to buy your ticket when youraccess multiple services（paying train and bus fares intrain

IruCa’s case）
.

is

due

to

departinseconds ？

If

you

find

yourself

your

head,

and

you

30

The

first

IC

chip

cards

were

simpleprepaiduse

telephone cards implemented in Europe in the mid-

Kotoden trains or buses, then you

1980 s. Actually, the smart card concept was firstwill be glad to hear of the recent

patented in 1970 by Dr. Kunitaka Arimura of Japan.

nodding

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In 1974, Roland Moreno of France filed the original

You know it has registered when you hear a beep.

patent for the IC card.

You don’t even have to take the card out of yourToday, microprocessor-based smart cards are widelyused in various industries with major active application
areas including financial, communications, government

wallet.
On exiting the station or the bus, swipe your card
again. It’s that simple！

accessWhat’s more is that more than one person can use

security, transportation, retail and loyalty, health care,

the same IruCa when using Kotoden buses. Just telland identification. IC telephone cards became available

the bus driver the number of people whose fare is toin Japan several years ago, and Japanese banks havebe paid with the same IruCa.

programs ,information

security ,physicalplans to issue IC cash cards that are more secure
About the display

than the current magnetic strip cards.

On exit, the fare of yourTypes of IruCalast trip, the credit remaining

The blue-coloured ’Free IruCa’ is transferable andon your card, and how many times you have used itwithin the period of one month will be displayed. The

does not expire.
The yellow ’School IruCa’ is valid for students anddatedisplayedisforcalculatingtheamountofthe pink ’Kids IruCa’ is valid for children aged 6 todiscount you receive, which is based on the number of

12 years. These must be renewed by the end oftimes you use it within a one-month period. So if you

March every year.

use your IruCa more than 10, 30, 40 or 50 times

The purple ’Senior IruCa’（for senior citizens aged

before the date displayed, you get a progressively

65 years and over）and green ’Green IruCa’（forhigher discount rate for journeys made up to that date.

physicallyOn the first use after that date, the counter will

disadvantaged

persons）

begin from 1 again. Note that the rate of discountmust be renewed every 6 months.
Commuterpasses/season

differs depending on the type of IruCa you have.

tickets

are also available. You can also
How to recharge your IruCa

credit money to your season ticket,’Free IruCa’ cards can be recharged using theallowing you to use the same cardfor travel outside the specified stations（and say

recharge

goodbye to queuing up to pay for fare adjustments！）

Katahara-machi, Kawara-machi, Oota and Busshozan

With the exception of season tickets, it costs 2000

stations, or with the conductor on the train. You can

yen for an IruCa. This gets you 1500 yen credit andchoose to credit 1000 yen, 3000 yen, 5000 yen or

includes the 500 yen deposit, which is refunded when

10,000 yen to your IruCa, up to a maximum value ofyou hand in your card to Kotoden. The cost of a

20,000 yen, at any time.

season ticket is the ticket fare plus the 500 yen

machines

locatedat

Takamatsu-chikko ,All types of IruCa can be recharged at Kotoden
train and bus ticket windows displaying the IruCa logo,

deposit.
IruCa cards can be purchased at major Kotoden
train stations and bus information booths. You will be
asked to fill out a form. Only the ’Free IruCa’ isin units of 1000 yen. You may also recharge your
IruCa on all Kotoden buses.
You may also request for a print-out record oftrips taken with your card, either at the machines oravailable for purchase on buses.

ticket windows displaying the IruCa logo.
How to use the IruCa
As

Instead of having the station

ifthat’snotenoughtomaster punch a hole in yourconvince you to get an IruCa, youticket, simply touch your card toreceive a 20 yen discount when

the sensor on the newly installed

you transfer from train to bus, or

machines at the ticket gate ofvice versa. Please note that users of the ’Free IruCa’,

Kotoden’School IruCa’, and ’Senior IruCa’ only are eligible

train

stations

beforegetting on the train, or on boarding Kotoden buses.

for this discount.
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3 rd Annual All-Shikoku Beach Clean Up

Last year, although it rained on us, we had nearly
100 people from all over the world participate in theby Dawn Smaill（co-planner）

clean up. This year we look forward to building onthat success. All we need is YOU！

Simply put：we

The sun’s beginning to peak out. The days aren’t soneed volunteers to donate a Sunday afternoon to

dreary. That can only spell one thing--Spring willcleaning the beach. If you have some free time andsoon be here！ And with it, a return for many

want to contribute to our clean up effort, PLEASE

people to the outdoors and all it has to offer whichcome out on May 15 th. All details are listed below,

for many is THE BEACH！ For the past 2 years it

but if you should have any questions, please feel free

has also signalled the time for the annual BEACH

to contact us.

CLEAN UP AT TSUDA NO MATSUBARA！！！
Organized by participants in the JET progamme who

The All-Shikoku Beach Clean Up is part of the larger

wanted to give something back to the communities that

Clean Up The World movement which originated inhave become home for them while working in Japan,

Australia and began as a community-level project tothishelp combat the problem of pollution.

event

has

providedanopportunity

for

all

residents of Kagawa to work together and have apositive effect upon one of Shikoku’s most popularbeaches.

When：Sunday, May 15 th, 2005
Where：Tsuda No Matsubara
Tsuda, East Kagawa（10 minute walk from JR Sanuki-Tsuda Station, Kotoku Line）
Time：Registration：12：30 pm
Clean Up：begins at 13：30
ends at 16：00
What to bring：a pair of work gloves like those found at 100
yen shops

THE CLEAN UP WILL TAKE
PLACE

RAIN

OR

SHINE！

Please wear clothing and shoes
appropriate for the weather andfor cleaning.

See you at the beach！

Clean Up Coordinators
Enquiries：Dawn Smaill, 090-2827-6973（English）
email address：tsuda.beach.cleanup@gmail.com

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AJET Kagawa Charity Ball

fortunate

here

in

Japan,

andthereforethecharities to which we donate are all located here in
The AJET Kagawa Charity Ball is a yearly event

Japan.

sponsored by Kagawa AJET, a group of foreigners

Thisyear’sBallpromises

to

be

even

more

living and teaching here, in which people gather for an

successful, and with your help we can up the standard

evening of fun and festivities all in the name ofand raise even more money. There will be live jazz

charity. In Japan most charity collections are carriedmusic,

out by small groups of three or four people standing

production

on cold street corners or in front of the train stationencourage you to dust off your smartest outfit andechoing onegai shimasu． The Charity Ball, however, iscome join in the fun！

a wonderful chance to meet people and enjoy a fun

19 th at I-PAL Kagawa and the International Affairs

evening while still raising money for a good cause.

Division. See you all there！

Last year the more than 100 people who attended the※If you have any questions please contact David

event raised over ￥160,000, and passed the evening

Gotsill（日本語可）of the Kagawa I.A.D．（香川県国with a magic show and dancing.

際課）087-832-3028

a

sneak

previewofof

Grease！

and

the

much

salsa

anticipateddancing.

We

Tickets go on sale on March（see back page for flyer）

All of this year’s proceeds will be split equally
between two charities, the Niigata Earthquake Relief
Fund and Second Harvest Japan. With the aide ofJapanese Red Cross we will give money to victims of
the October 2004 Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake. To
Second Harvest Japan we will donate rice, the staple
used to feed hungry and homeless people living in the
Kanto area. One objective of this event is for us,
AJET Kagawa, with the help of local citizens to give
back

to

our

Japanese

hosts

who

have

been

so

welcoming. We, as foreigners, are working to help the

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ANZAC Biscuits
ANZAC Biscuits are a symbol of national pride andtradition for Australians and New Zealanders. At first
they were called Soldiers’ Biscuits, but after thelanding in Gallipoli, they were renamed ANZAC
Biscuits. There are a few theories on its origins, but
it is certain that they came about during the FirstWorld War, around 1914/15.
Some say that troops in the trenches of Gallipoli
started making these biscuits with what provisions
they had at hand to relieve the boredom of theirbattle rations. Others say that ANZAC biscuits cameabout due to resourceful women on the home front
in an endeavour to make a nutritional treat for their
loved ones that would survive the long journey by post
to the war front.

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The basis was on a Scottish recipe using rolled
oats. Rather than using eggs that were hard to comeby during the war period, golden syrup was used tobind the ingredients together. Using ingredients that
did not readily spoil meant that the biscuits have along shelf life, and were considered a substitute forbread. Unlike bread however, the biscuits are very
hard. Many soldiers were said to prefer to grind themup and eat them like porridge.
Whatever the origin, they have won the hearts of
Aussies and Kiwis the globe over as the pseudo
National Biscuit. They can be purchased fromsupermarkets and specialty biscuit shops. Around
ANZAC Day, these biscuits are also often used byveterans’ organisations to raise funds for the care andwelfare of aged war veterans.

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Ingredients
1 cup plain flour
1 cup rolled oats（regular oatmeal）uncooked
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp golden syrup（or honey）
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tbsp boiling water

Method
１．Combine the flour（sifted）, oats, coconut and sugarin a bowl.
２．Melt the butter and golden syrup（or honey）in a
saucepan over a low heat.
３．Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the water. Add tothe butter and golden syrup.
４．Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and mix
well.
５．Spoon dollops of mixture（about the size of awalnut shell）onto a greased tin allowing room for
spreading.
６．Bake in a moderate oven, 180 C/350 F, for 15-20
minutes or until golden.
７．Cool on a wire rack and seal in airtight containers.
For a little variety you may wish to add 2 teaspoonsof ginger spice.

Sanuki-ben Manga：To freeze or to buy ？

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A：kore oishii desune.
This is delicious.
B：jya, motto tottekurune.
I'll go get some more then.

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A：he〜, kōttari shinai desuka.
What？ You don't freeze them？
B：iya, koutakotonai. itsumo tsukutteru.
No, I've never bought any. I've always grown them.

B：Sanuki-ben dewa「 katta 」ga「 kouta 」ni naru kara 「， kōtta 」
ga「 kouta 」ni kikoeru.
Bought is kouta in Sanuki dialect, so when you
said frozen（kōtta） I thought you meant bought．
A：jya 〜，「 biiru wo koutekite 」「、 doko de kouta ？」toka …
So you say Go buy some beer， Where did you buy
it？ and so on…

Illustrated by Elena Murakami
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Early April is the season of cherry blossom festivals

station；10 min walk from Kotoden Ritsurin Koen

and outdoor events all around Kagawa. Listed below

station；15 min by bus from JR Takamatsu station

are just a few of these.

Admission：Adults ￥400, children ￥170
Teahouse entry（includes tea and sweet）：￥710 yen＊Marugame Castle........late March〜early April
Enquiries：Marugame

Commerce,

Industry

and（discount if purchased with park admission ticket）＜If you are, or intend on being, a frequent Ritsurin

Tourism Division 0877-24-8816

Park visitor, you may wish to consider purchasing a＊Asahiyama Forest Park........early April
Enquiries：Takase-cho Economic Affairs Division

one-year pass. The Ritsurin Koen Passport at ￥2500

0875-73-3008

allows one person unlimited entry for one year. The
Ritsurin＊Prefectural Toryo Park........April 3

Koen

Omotenashi

Passport

also

allowsEnquiries：Tadotsu-cho Industrial Affairs Divisionunlimited entry for one year, but is valid for use by 30877-33-1113

people and costs ￥5000.＞
Enquiries：Kagawa＊Sanuki City Miroku Shizen Park........April 3
Enquiries：Sanuki-shi Tourist Association 0879-

Tourism

Association（Takamatsu

branch）087-833-7411

43-3501＊7 th Annual Peach Blossom Festival @ Hanzan

Slow Walk Shikoku 88

Sports Park........April 3

Now in its third year, this program is organized by

Activities：9 km and 10 km walks, flea market,

New Start, a nongovernmental organization based inbazaar, etc.

Chiba, to help socially withdrawn youths recover

Enquiries：Marugame

Commerce,

IndustryandTourism Division 0877-24-8816＊Kotohira Shrine........April 10
Enquiries：Kotohira Shrine 0877-75-2121

their spiritual energy to step out into society. The
Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage is divided into six
courses, and

they

are

looking

forone

foreignresident for each course. The pilgrimage began with
the Naruto course on March 13, and will end withSpring festivities at Ritsurin Parkthe Sanuki course, which starts at JR Kanonji

Friday, March 25〜Sunday, April 3

station on May 12. The Sanuki course fee is ￥During this period, Ritsurin Park will be open

80,000 for 9 nights. Applications will be accepted

until 20：30. Spotlights will be set up mainly

until April 12. An application fee of ￥30,000

around the pond so that you can enjoy theapplies. For details, call（047）307-3676, fax（047）

beauty of the cherry blossom trees and their307-3687 or e-mail newstart@mua.biglobe.ne.jp.

reflections in the water even at night. On
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays there will be

Great Legacy of the Silk Road

exhibition

music performances, as well as food and drink

April 16〜May 22 at the Kagawa History Museum

stalls.

This exclusive exhibit showcases the history and art

May 8, June 12, July 10 and September 11

of Uzbekistan and Tadzhikistan, which are located（Sundays）

along the central Asian region of the legendary Silk

There will be music performances ranging fromRoad. Approximately 300 items from art museum

classical to jazz to pop music between 10：00

collections in Russia and Germany of Buddhist art,and 10：30 on each of the above Sundays. You

Greek and Roman art, Islamic art and various crafts

may also wish to experience traditional Japaneseand textiles that influenced Gandhāra art will be on

tea ceremony on the above dates, plus April 10,

display.

between 9：00 and 16：00 in the teahouse．

Admission ： Adults（Please note that dates and times are subject

students ￥600；Elementary and junior high school

to change．
）

students ￥400

Access：3 min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi￥1,000 ； SeniorhighschoolOther exhibits：9

〜Travelling in the early Showa period.......March
29〜June 26

 56 th Annual Marugame Castle Festival &Marugame Castle Village Event〜Art works and writings of Matsudaira Yorinaga（1874〜1944）.......April 14〜June 26

May 3, 4（national holidays）in Marugame Castle
grounds
There will be food stalls, flea market, etc.

2005 Kompira Walkathon

Access：10 min. walk from JR Marugame station

Friday, April 29（national holiday）

Enquiries：Marugame．Course：22 km from Kanonji City Hall（観音寺市民会館）to

the

Great

Lantern（高燈籠）of

Kotohira.

Festival

Association

Office 0877-24-8816
Marugame Castle Village Event Committee
0877-24-3699

Registration from 8：00 for an 8：30 start 16 th Shodoshima 88-Temple Pilgrimage Walk

Cost：￥100（for insurance, etc．
）
Bring：Lunch, rain gear, towel...
Apply

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Sunday, May 8（9：00 start）

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SportsBoardof

Education on 0875-23-3941.

The Shodoshima pilgrimage walk is divided into 8
one-day walking courses. This is an annual event
held at the start of spring and autumn.

．Course：15 km from Marugame Castle gate area
to the Great Lantern of Kotohira

Cost：￥1,500（includes bento）
Enquiries：Shodoshima Reijokai 0879-82-0277

Registration from 9：00 for a 10：00 start
Cost：Free！
Applications：Sports Division, Marugame City

 Busshozan Sports Festival 2005
Sunday, May 15 in and around Busshozan Park

Board of Education by postcard（924-1 Kanekura

Events include a-cho, Marugame City 763-0053）or telephone

swimming races, walks, dodge ball, folk dancing and（0877-24-8827）． Applications on the day also

more.

accepted.

Enquiries and applications：．Course：From JR Sakaide station, north exit toGreat Lantern of Kotohira
Enquiriesand3-on-3free-throwcompetition,-Community Sports Division, Takamatsu 087-8392626

applications：Sports

Sakaide City Board of Education

Division,

0877-44-5025-Takamatsu Municipal Gymnasium 087-822-0211-Busshozan Park Gymnasium 087-888-5011...for swimming events：

Manno Park Spring Festival-Fukuokacho Swimming Pool 087-823-7227

Saturday, April 9〜Sunday, May 8
Open

fieldsoftulips,nemophilas-West District Sports Center 087-885-4611
andpoppies.

Numerous activities, different every day！

You caneven sign up for the various cooking and craft
coursesoffered .

Overnight

campingfacilities-Busshozan Swimming Pool 087-888-1503

 Olive Fair
Late May〜early June at Shodoshima Olive Park

（furnished trailers, cabins, etc．
）
also available. For

Enjoy the sight of olive flowers in bloom while

enquiries and reservations, call 0877-79-1717.

making your own handicraft using olive flowers.

Venue：Sanuki Manno National Government Park,

Free park admission. ￥530〜 for craft making

Manno-cho（registration by telephone required）．

Access：Catch a taxi（15 mins）， or bus from JR

Contact：Shodoshima Olive Park 0879-82-2200

Kotohira station.

（HP）http：//www.town.uchinomi.kagawa.jp/olive/

Admission：￥400（￥80 for elementary and junior（E-mail）olive-pk@llme.ocn.ne.jp

high school students）
Enquiries：Manno Park Management Office on 087779-1700

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 Lavender Fair 24 th Annual Canoe Class

Early June〜early July at Shodoshima Olive Park

Sunday, June 26 and July 24 at Fuchu Lake’s canoe

Visit the aromatic lavender fields, and try yourarea, Sakaide

hand at making your own handicraft using lavender.

After going through the basic canoe skills withFree park admission. ￥530〜

instructors, you are free to canoe at your leisure.

for craft making（registration by telephone required）．

Participation prizes. First-timers welcome！

Contact：Shodoshima Olive Park 0879-82-2200

Cost：￥1,000 per person（HP）http：//www.town.uchinomi.kagawa.jp/olive/

Access：10 min walk from JR Sanuki Fuchu station（E-mail）olive-pk@llme.ocn.ne.jp

Enquiries：Sakaide Canoe Training Center 0877-481885

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Please contact Ms Atsuko Yamaguchi at I―PAL on
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 Mental Health Counseling
Do you need counseling or someone around you needs
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Daily 09：00―16：00 & 19：00―23：00

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JETRO Test will take place on Sunday, June 19.
Applications will be accepted until April 25.
Venues include Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka,
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