MIA NEWS 196ed., Oct (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!
Hi everyone. My name is Tom Williams one of the new my first time in Japan as well as
JET ALTs working here in Miyakonojo. I was originally born my first experience teaching.
in Chicago, Illinois but grew up in Southend on Sea, an So, to say my nerves were gethour away from London, at the mouth of the river ting to me would be an underThames.
statement.
However,that quickly melted
My first exposure to Japan
away when I came into contact
was like a lot of people in thewith the warm, relaxed atmosWest, through Pokémon, Cowphere and attitudes of Miyaboy Bebop, and other anime
konojo.
along with old detective andsamurai films from Japan.
While only teaching for a shortThis visual medium led me towhile and living in Miyakonojo
study cinematography at uniI’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing
versity, specifically comparing
British culture along with itsand contrasting the American
misunderstood cuisine. I love toWestern genre with samurai
cook for others and I’ll hopefully get the chance with newfilms of the 1930s to the 80s.
friends and co-workers.
However, as time grew closer
I’ve also been soaking in the hot springs and taking in theto my departure from the UK, I came to discover my pater- mountainous views that are sorely lacking in Southend.
nal grandfather had lived in Japan during the 1970s and Eventually, I’d love to start fishing at Lake Miike and hopemy maternal grandfather was a carpenter, often carving fully, find other great spots to cast a line.
netsuke out of old ivory billiard balls. I wasn’t aware of I’m also making it a goal to participate in regular local
this until my parents informed me when I had started Airsoft (Survival Games in Japan) events and will try toplanning to move to Japan, so it feels like fate in a way.
find a new location to explore each weekend.
I arrived in Miyakonojo on the 7 th of August with it being I’m looking forward to my life in Miyakonojo!

Information & Notices◇ Traditional Japanese Culture Workshop (Miyakonojo)“Let’s make soba”*Free, Registration Required
Let’s make the traditional Japanese food soba together!
◇Dates&Time: December 16th (Sat) 10:00am - 1:00pm◇Venue: Miyakonojo City Mallmall,
Machinaka Exchange Center 1st floor
MachinakaKitchen◇Spaces Available: 10 (first come, first served)◇Target：Foreign Residents of Miyazaki◇Fee: Free
◇To apply: https://forms.gle/
DtDX8c1UTszLRP4P6◇Deadline: November 29th (Wed)◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki
international Foundation

Movies info

◇ International Exchange Night! Let’s mingle!
(Intended for people over 20)
Enjoy a meal while engaging with American, UK, China, Denmark,Philippines, Mongolia, and Vietnam born people who are living inMiyakonojo!
Date and Time: 11/18(Saturday) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Naka-machi Food Hall (Miyakonojo Naka-machi 17-9 Cineport Building 1F
Content:
The main purpose of this event is to exchange with local residents ofthe region. There might also be quizzes and games.
Target Audience: Over 20 years oldAttendance Limit: 20
Participation Fee: MIA members: 2,500 yen General 3,500 yenHors d’oeuvres and a 2 hour all you can drink are included. Therewill also be 2 kinds of foreign beers.
No reservations in advance. Please buy a ticket beforehand.
As the seating is pre-determined, please purchase a ticket ASAP.
There are no same day tickets.
Ticket Acquisition: By phone, FAX, or email, contact the Miyakonojo
International Association (MIA) in order to purchase a ticket.

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

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

I want to return to twenty years old. 二十歳に還りたい。
Forbidden Game 禁じられた遊び
Haunted Mansion ホーンテッドマンション
Gran Turismo グランツーリスモ●●●●

Allice and Tere’s Illusion Factory アリスとテレスのまぼろし工場
Kingdom: The Flame of Fate キングダム 運命の炎
MEG: The Monster 2 MEG ザ・モンスター２
How do you live? 君たちはどう生きるか