Iwate International Exchange

Summer2016.6～ Friends with the World ～Contents

Published by: Iwate International Association◦Take part in Morioka’s Sansa Odori!…… p.1◦Oh My Iwate～ A report from Yoichi◦Event and life information… …………… p.2

Market in Zaimokucho, Morioka ～… … p.4◦Upcoming events in 2016… …………… p.3◦Iwate Quiz………………………………… p.4

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TEL: 019-654-8900
FAX: 019-654-8922 E-mail: iwateint@iwate-ia.or.jp
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Closed: New Year holidays (12/29 - 1/3), other scheduled dates

Welcome to the first issue of “Iwate International Exchange ~Friends with the World~”, a newsletter combining the best bitsof two previous publications, “Jiengo” and “Iwate International Exchange”. It’s filled with comprehensive information about
international events and news from across the prefecture. (To be published quarterly)

Join us! “Morioka Sansa Odori”
Morioka Sansa Odori is the highlight of Iwate’s summer.

Number of participants: Limited to 100 people on a first-

It will be held between August 1 (Mon.) and August 4

come, first-served basis.

(Thu.), on Chuo Dori in Morioka. The Iwate International

Clothing: Yukata or traditional costume (please bring your

Association will be taking part in the parade for the firstown).

time in four years, and we’d like to invite people from any

Roles: Taiko drummer, flautist or dancer (please bring yourcountry in the world to join us! We’ll be wearing yukata (lightown taiko drum or flute).

summer kimonos) and traditional costumes from across theType of dance: #2 “Tanabata Kuzushi”

globe to help spread international friendship. We’d love for* For participation conditions and more information,

you to join us!

please contact us using the details below.
■Contact: Iwate International Association (Ms. Kinno)

How to Participate

Tel: 019-654-8900

Group name: The Iwate International Association “Friends

Fax: 019-654-8922

with the World” Group

Email: event-iia@iwate-ia.or.jp

Date: One of the days between August 1st and 4th. (Details

URL: http://iwate-ia.or.jp/

will be announced on the websites of both the International
Association and the Morioka Sansa Odori Executive
Committee, some time after June 21st.)* Participants in the 2012 parade.

Around 150 people, including 50 people from 13 different foreigncountries, participated, winning the “Performance Prize”.

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Information:Organizer ／:Venue ／:Date ／

:Sign up ／:Admission fee ／Events◆Chatland – International Exchange Events
Kids in Iwate from Yunnan Province, China 2016th
：July 16 (Sat.) 10:00 am - 11:30 amth：Aiina 5 floor, Conference room 501
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
Goeie dag (Good day)! South Africa and Namibiath：July 18 (Mon.) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
th：Aiina 5 floor, Conference room 501B
More information will be available through our website/flyers
when the details have been decided. Hope to see you there!
：Iwate International Association：019-654-8900：chatland@iwate-ia.or.jp：http://www.iwate-ia.or.jp/――――――――――――――――――――――――――◆Nepal Night Concert - Together with the winds of the Himalayas
Enjoy a relaxing yet invigorating performance by Nepalesebrothers Pancha Lama and Shrawan Lama, and their guitarist
Mitsugi Terakado. There will also be a fair trade and world café!
st：July 1 (Fri.) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)：Kanegasaki Chuo Lifelong Learning Center Hall
：1,000 yen/person in advance or 1,500 yen on the door
500 yen for junior high school children and under(both in advance and on the door)：Kanegasaki International Friendship Association＆ ：0197-44-2099――――――――――――――――――――――――――◆Public film screening in collaboration
with Plan Japan: “Girl Rising”
Come watch a film that depicts a young girl living in a developing
country, and her hopes for her future. Let’s learn about the world!
nd：July 2 (Sat.) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm：JOCA Tono Office (music room of the former Kamigo
Middle School)：Free：Plan Morioka Association Tadashi Yuza ：090-7796-1787
Japan Overseas Cooperative Association (JOCA)
Tono Office ：0198-79-3633――――――――――――――――――――――――――◆Exchange Students and City Residents Garden Party– Food stands from around the world
An event where exchange students, along with foreign
residents within the city, sell food from their country andperform traditional dances.
th：July 9 (Sat.) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm：In front of the central cafeteria in Iwate University:Phone number ／:FAX ／:E-mail ／:Website：Morioka International Relations Association：019-626-7524：info@mira-morioka.com：http://www.mira-morioka.com/index.html――――――――――――――――――――――――――◆UNICEF Peace Charity Concertrd：July 23 (Sat.) 1:30 pm - 4:00 am：Hanamaki City Culture Hall Main Hall
Performers: Kozukata High School Music Club, City Choir, etc.
： 500 yen (free for high school children and under)：Iwate UNICEF Association：019-687-4460 (Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm)：sn.iunicef_iwate@todock.jp

Language classes◆English Interpretation Course
Receive practical guidance and tips taken from the real life
experiences of professional interpreters.
ndrd：August 22 (Mon.) - October 3 (Mon.) 6 classes in total
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm：Plaza Odette Conference room 1 and 2 Lecturer: Yasuko Uemura：2,000 yen for Morioka International Association Members
3,000 yen for non-members
Deadline: July 29th (Fri.)： Morioka International Relations Association：019-626-7524：info@mira-morioka.com
http://www.mira-morioka.com/index.html：

Living Information◆Philippine Passport Application Services
The Philippine Consulate will provide passport services inMorioka.
Who: Filipino citizens living in Iwate, Akita, and Aomorithth： July 16 (Sat.) and 17 (Sun.) 9:00 am – 5:00 amthth：Aiina 8 floor Room 811(Saturday, July 16th), Aiina 7
floor Room 702 (Sunday, July 17th)： For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/cez-nishimura/consularoutreach-missions-in-morioka/10153427753786864

Miyako International
Association
to be set up!
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On July 26 (Tue.), Miyako International Association
will be set up in Miyako. The keynote speech is aimed ateverybody, so please come along and take part.
Contact: Planning Division, Miyako Municipal Office
Tel 0193-68-9064★A word from JICA Iwate Desk
Hello, my name is Satoko Noguchi, and I am the representative for JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in Iwate. The
first steps toward international cooperation start from small things like wanting to know, “What’s happening around the world?
Why is that happening?” and developing a strong sense of curiosity. If you find yourself wondering to yourself, “Where should I
start from? How should I get information?”, please come ask us at the International Exchange Center on Aiina’s 5th floor ♪
●Answers to the quiz on page 9 of “Iwate International Exchange Vol. 79”: The Japanese word used in the Solomon Islands is “taiyo”! But it doesn’t mean “sun” there… it means“tuna can”! Long ago, Solomon Taiyo, a joint company established between the Japanese and Solomon Islands government, caught tuna and processed them into cans.

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all youngpeople!

Want to experience New Zealandschool life in Iwate?
You can experience New Zealandstyle school life together with kidsfrom New Zealand! There will
also be consultation services andseminars for exchange programs.
New
programAnnouncementsfrom the International
Association

Iwate Youth International
Seminar (October)

Calling
all youngpeople!

(2016 - 2017 Schedule)

The International Association has the following eventsplanned for this year. Feel free to join them! Further
information on the events will be announced on our
website when the details have been decided.

2016 One World Festa in Iwate

Iwate Multilingual
Disaster Support(supported by the Council of Local
Authorities for International Relations)

In order to build a support system
for foreigners during times ofdisaster, we will use the lessons
we learned during the Great East
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
to set up and train a group ofmultilingual disaster supporters,
establish a contact network offoreigner supporters, and holdpractical training sessions.

Chatland – International
Exchange Events
Chatland events are scheduled for thefollowing dates.
Dates and titles are subject to change.
th◦July 16 (Sat.) “Kids in Iwate fromYunnan Province, China 2016”th◦July 18 (Mon.) “Goeie dag (Goodday)! South Africa and Namibia”nd◦S eptember 2 (Fri.) “Haruki
Murakami, from a Non-Japanese
Perspective”nd◦Oct. 2 (Sun.) Kids Event◦January “Learning with Foreigners
Part 1 IWATE Culture”◦February “Learning with Foreigners
Part 2 Nitobe Inazo”◦March “World Music”

November 20th (Sun.)
The annual “One World Festa in Iwate” will beheld again this year. We are looking for volunteers
who can help plan and facilitate the festa. We will
provide more details about this at a later date.

Japanese Language Support Network Meeting+ Japanese Language Supporter Training      Theme    

The future of Iwate’s regional multicultural society
Japanese language instructors throughout Tohoku
will gather together and discuss how people fromvarious backgrounds can successfully contribute toa successful multicultural society, with the keywords“speech”, “communication” and “connections”.
Training for Japanese language supporters will beheld on the second day, where they will be able todiscuss and exchange information and opinions withothers in their field. If you are interested in Japanese
language education, or would like to be a Japanesesupporter in the future, feel free to come by!
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8/27 Japanese Language Support Network Meeting
Session 1 Japanese language support from here on
Session 2 T he education and future of children,
who will go on to connect with the world.
Session 3 M ulticultural Societies and Town
Development
8/28 Japanese Language Supporter Training

Bridge to the WorldHigh school students, university
students, and exchange students withan interest in international relations
connect Iwate and the world
together, by discussing their ideas
and experiences from going abroad.
Workshops are held in different
areas throughout the prefecture.
On November 20, at One World
Festa, everyone will be given theopportunity to gather together in one
building, to discuss and exchange
topics in more detail.
New
program

Exchange Event with
International Students

We will hold an exchange eventwith international students living incoastal areas within the prefecture,with the theme of “The varied
culture of foreign countries & thewonderful culture on Iwate’s coast.”◆Feel free to use our humanresources network!
We run a human resources network,
including instructors on various topics,
translators, interpreters, foreign
language supporters, Japanese language
supporters and host families. We canhelp you find the person you need.
――――――――――――――◆Supporting international exchange
associations and groups acrossthe prefecture
Various forms of support are available.
We can contribute towards runningcosts (fund-raising is planned forAugust), organize opinion exchange
meetings or run events simultaneously.

Thanks to everyone’s support, we were able to collect 24,896 yen at the charity fair trade café held during Aiina’s 10th Anniversary Eventon May 8th. We donated 12,448 yen to the Kumamoto earthquake relief fund, and 12,448 yen to the Ecuador earthquake relief effort
through the Japanese Red Cross Society. Thank you so much for all of your help!

Consultation for Foreigners◆General Support◦When: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm every day◦Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese※English and Chinese speakers might beabsent at certain times.

◆Consultation in Foreign Languages◦Chinese: Tuesday - Friday
0:30 pm - 6:30 pm◦Korean: Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm◦English: Thursday   3:00 pm - 5:00 pm◆Consultation with a Legal Administration Expert◦Date and Time: Every third Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
th◦Place: International Exchange Center (5 floor, Aiina)◦Reservations: Iwate International Association※Prior booking is essential⇒Tel: 019-654-8900

Now Recruiting Supporting Members
The Iwate International Association is recruiting supporting members to assist with our activities and contribute towards our goals.
We would very much appreciate your help. The membership fee provides invaluable assistance towards non-profit international
events and multicultural activities.
<Annual Membership Fee> (one single payment)

Adults 3,000 yen−3−Groups 10,000 yen

Students 1,000 yen

Hang out with your friends in the open air,at Morioka’s weekly Yoichi Market
Every weekend at this time of year, there’s a place that’sbustling with excitement. A place where beer and wine flow
as freely as the conversation, where you can get hold ofappetizing snacks and fresh food from the mountains andsea at an affordable price. We went to investigate that place,
Yoichi Market, which is as appealing to the international
community as it is to Japanese people.
・ ・ ・ ・ ・The typical view at Yoichi Market, in Zaimokucho, Morioka,
is of Japanese and non-Japanese people all crowded together,enjoying their conversations with a beer in their hand.
“The spot with the most foreigners is Baeren. They comeevery week to have a drink,” said Keiichiro Sugawara, headof the Yoichi Market Executive Committee. Baeren started
selling beer at Yoichi Market 12 or 13 years ago, which
gradually attracted more and more young people. About 10
years ago they opened a pub here, and the number of nonJapanese attendees increased. “I think it’s a good place tointeract with people from other countries,” said Mr. Sugawara.
Josh and John, who live in Morioka and Kuzumaki
respectively, are regular attendees. They come for thebeer, but they also come to talk with people in their native
language, English. “The main reason we are here is beer, andalso many foreigners come to Yoichi on Saturdays” said Josh.
John agreed, adding, “It’s nice! I can meet people outdoors
and speak English.” There
aren’t usually too many
English speakers around,but Yoichi Market has
plenty, including Japanesepeople.
Kevin, another residentof Morioka, attends

Oh My 心爱的いわて

Kevin(from the left) Trinh Van Huu, Dinh Minh
Tuan, Trinh Duc Tran Cong Anh and Vu
Thanh Tungevery time the weather is good. He told us why he enjoys themarket. “It’s fun to drink outdoors and chat with my friends.
I usually have beer, then yakitori. People buys vegetables,
oysters and squid, because they’re all locally grown andproduced here in Iwate,” he explained.
On the other hand, Trinh Van Huu, Dinh Minh Tuan, Trinh Duc
Tran Cong Anh and Vu Thanh Tung, a group of Vietnamesestudents studying Japanese in preparation for further
education, come here especially for the fresh, seasonal
vegetables. They all cook for themselves, so Yoichi Market’s
cheap, fresh produce is very attractive.
There’s no doubt that Yoichi Market is a place where people
from abroad can enjoy Iwate’s charms. Until it closes for theseason in November, this open-air community will surely getbusier and busier.

John and Josh

【Yoichi Market in Zaimokucho】
Yoichi Market is an open-air street market,
held on Saturday evenings between April
and November. It sells locally-grown,
seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread andsnacks, as well as beer and other alcohol.
From parents pushing strollers, to students,
pensioners and people walking their dogs,
Yoichi Market bustles with a diverse crowd.

We asked Yumie (USA) and Chin (China), Coordinators forInternational Relations in Iwate Prefecture, to set some quiz
questions for us. Can you figure them out?

1. W hich of the following is a tourist attraction in
Jodogahama?
1. Green cave (midori no doukutsu)
3. Red cave (aka no doukutsu)

2. Blue cave (ao no doukutsu)

4. White cave (shiro no doukutsu)

2. What flavor of ice cream can you eat at “Miyamori
Michi no Eki”, a roadside rest area in Tono?
1. Spinach

2. Wasabi

3. Wakame

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Answers : １…② ２…②