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No.76 December 2023

ながのけんインフォメーション（英語版）

Nagano Prefectural Government
International Community Support andPassport OfficeTel: 026-235-7173
tabunka@pref.nagano.lg.jp

Nagano Prefecture Newsletter

Watch Out for the Flu and COVID-19
The season is about to turn to winter. In the coldseason, the flu and COVID-19 are more likely to spread.
Please take precautions by receiving a vaccine orwearing a mask. If you have severe symptoms such asa fever or a cough, please see your doctor.
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If you catch the flu or COVID-19, please make an

Non-Japanese languages (24 hrs)
0120-974-998

effort to stay at home for around five days after

Japanese (24 hrs)

symptoms appear.

Nagano City residents: 026-226-9957

If you do not have a family doctor, please call theMatsumoto City residents: 0263-47-5670

number on the right.

Other residents: 0120-924-444

Enjoy Winter!!
As winter approaches, it gets colder, and we can expect snowfall. In Nagano, there are things uniqueto winter and scenes that are exclusive to the season. Why don’t you go out on your days off?
Skiing and snowboarding

Snow monkeys

There are many ski resorts inJapanese bathe in onsen, and so do monkeys in Japan.

Nagano. Direct shuttle buses fromMonkeys bathing in snow are often observed. It’s best to gostations and rental equipment are

see them! There are many onsen nearby that you can getavailable.

in.

Ski resort

Jigokudani Yaen Koen

information⇒(Snow Monkey Park,Yamanouchi Town)⇒

Free Consultation
The Nagano Prefecture Intercultural Consultation Center will hold free consultations for foreign residents. You
can ask about residency status or anything If you need assistance. You can consult with a judicial clerk and anadministrative clerk for free.

FreeTown

DateTime

Venue

Yamanouchi

Mon, Feb 26

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Yamanouchi Town Culture Center

MiyotaThu, Feb 29

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Miyota Town Hall

The schedule and venues may be changed. See detailed information on the website.

2023 Nagano International Christmas Carols
Coordinators of International Relations in the Nagano Prefectural Government
will host this event yet again!
Come and sing carols in Japanese, English, and other languages together!
Let’s enjoy Christmas together!
Date & Time

December 16, Saturday, 13:00–14:30

LocationOutside Nagano Tokyu Department Store

Schedule

13:00 Performance 1
13:30 Break (Activities)

Arukumawill join you!

Arukuma

14:00 Performance 2

Nagano Prefecture mascot©長野県アルクマ

14:30 End

Contact: International Exchange Division Tel: 026-235-7188
お知らせInterpreters for Young Caregivers

Interpreters will be dispatched to alleviate the burden of young caregivers who interpret for their family
members during occasions such as medical appointments.
Eligibility

Recruit for interpreters

Elementary, junior high school, high school,

The Association of Nagano Pref. foruniversity (including professional training

Internationalizationcollege and others) students and their familyinterpreters and is currently recruiting

members who care their family members whointerpreters. Please call if you are interested.

do not understand Japanese.

Tel: 026-235-7186 (ANPI)(ANPI)

Where to apply
Nagano Council of Social Welfare(Nagano coordinators for young caregivers）
Tel: 026-228-4244
Email: kikaku@nsyakyo.or.jp
WebsiteLINE＊ New Year’s Holiday ＊The Nagano Intercultural Consultation Center will closefrom December 29, 2023 to January 3, 2024.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Please call the Nagano Prefecture Intercultural Consultation Center if you need assistance.
Free consultation is available in 15 languages. 📞 026-219-3068 / 080-4454-1899
Website: https://www.naganoken-tabunka-center.jp/

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