MIA NEWS 197ed., Nov (5)Miyakonojo International Association

Miyakonojo International Association
6-21 Himegi-cho, Miyakonojo-shi,
Miyazaki-ken, Japan 885-8555
TEL 0986-23-2295
FAX 0986-23-3223
http://miyakonojo-mia.com
E-mail mia@btvm.ne.jp

Hi everyone!
It’s funny, I’ve given my self-introduction lesson to more than lacrosse, a native American sport, from elementary school to
one thousand students, but I find it hard to introduce myself my first year of high school (year 3 of Japanese junior high).
here. My name is Paul Joseph Acculus Tinkle. My blood type Recently I have enjoyed watching Kyudo and supporting theis O-, I am 24 years old, and I come from America. I was born Nishi JHS kyudo team.
and raised on the northside of Indianapolis, Indiana. I love myWhen it comes to international politics, I spend muchhome, meaning both Indiana and America. That’s the first of my free time reading newspapers about parliamentary afthing you should know about me: I am very American and fairs in various countries. My friends have often laughed when
proud of it. I carry my nation with me wherever I go. I believe I respond to "what are you doing?" with some variation ofthat all good Americans are naturally cultural ambassadors. "reading about the Tokyo governor election!" In college, I even
We love learning about other people, how they do things, and ran for the state legislature of Indiana. Though I did not win, it
why. The first question I meet when I ask new people is often was a lot of fun!
“where does your name come from?” Background and heritMy major artistic passion is singing. I have enjoyed
age fascinate me.
singing as long as I can remember. In high school I was partThat is a big part of why I came to Japan. I believe as of a choir. We would put on traditional European costumes
Meiji did that our two cultures have much to learn and gain
and sing old historical songs. I also did choir for 2 years infrom each other, so that we may both flourish. When I wascollege. I was very happy to see that karaoke is so wideasked by the JET programme to be a cultural ambassador, I
spread even in Miyakonojo!
jumped at the opportunity. If you could not already tell, I am aI hope this article
student of history. What first drew me to Japan was its fascihas illuminated more about
nating history and culture. Did you know for example that Jame. Please if you see me inpan was the first nation in all of world history to grow and culti- public feel free to come sayvate trees for food? From Kenmu, to Oda Nobunaga, to Meiji, hello. I am still learning JapaI love studying Japanese history.
nese, but I learn more every
Something else important to me is my faith. I amday. Everyone is MiyakonojoCatholic and was very active in my church back home in Indi- has been so warm and welana. I love reading about famous Japanese Catholics like St.
coming that it reminds me ofPaul Mikki and Nagai Takashi. I have a special devotion to Dr. home in the Midwestern UnitNagai and pray that he may become a Saint someday soon. I ed States.
would highly recommend that anyone who does not know
about Dr. Nagai read about his life and work. I am very thankful for the faith community that I have found here at the Miyakonojo Catholic Church.
As for my hobbies, outside of history I am fascinatedby sports and international politics. My favorite sports arebaseball and basketball. In Junior High I played basketballand I'm always ready for a casual pickup game. I also played

Information & Notices
World Festa 2024
The 2024 World Festa will be held on March 2nd.
Meeting Place: Miyakonojo Culture Hall(都城総合文化ホール)
International Booth, Exhibition Corner
Due to circumstances of the venue, there will not be any performances.More details can be found in MIA News’s December issue.

corporation.

Mongolia Fest!

(Miyakonojo City Nakamachi 16-15)Free participation
Sponsored by Miyakonojo City and the Monogolian Friendship Association.
Please direct inquiries towards the Miyakonojo International Association(MIA) by phone or email.
Phone: 0986-23-2295
E-mail mia@btvm.ne.jp

Together with Mongolian hailing Miyakonojo residents, participants can enjoy Mongolian songs, receive enamel pins, andplay traditional games. Additionally, there will be exhibitions of the Mongolian Nomadic tribe’s traditional home(gelt), trial fitting for historical clothing paired with aphotoshoot, selling of goods and Mongolian food, and an introduction of select goods from the organization’s connected

Movies info

E-mail mia@btvm.ne.jp
Location: MallMall, Machinaka-square.

C-Plaza Cine-port (Tel: 0986-24-2571)

17-9 Nakamachi, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Map-Code (GPS): 117 488 540*55
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