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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Information Counter – Phone: 052-581-0100★NIC consultations available in person at NIC, by phone or online (via Skype). See the NIC website for details.
The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minutesubway ride from Nagoya Station.
Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the
Nagoya International Center at the basement level.

★Information Counter 情報カウンター
Information on daily life and sightseeing in 9 languages (times vary), Japanese& English available Tue. To Sun. 9:00 – 19:00. Phone: 052-581-0100, E-mail:info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
English-speaking counselor available on Sun. by appointment to provide
support to those with difficulties in their lives in Japan. Reservations: Call the
NIC 3F Info Counter at 052-581-0100. Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese alsoavailable.
★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談
Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 byreservation only. Please leave your name & phone number on the answeringmachine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you back at a later date toschedule your appointment.
★Gyoseishoshi Consultations 行政書士による相談
Consult a certified administrative procedures legal specialist about procedures
related to immigration, setting up a business, etc.
Wed. & Sun. 13:00 - 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052- 581-0100.

The Nagoya International Center Library & Information
Counter are open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 – 19:00.
Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second
Sundays of August & February.
Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate
vicinity.

★Free Educational Counseling Service 教育相談
Advice and information on education for foreign resident children, including
schools, admissions, daily life, potential problems. Wed., Fri. & Sun. 10:00 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052-581-0100.
★Free Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential counselingservice every Thu. (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter. Reservation
required. Inquiries: RHQ, Tel: 078-361-1700 (Website: www.rhq.gr.jp/english).

■Trio-Phone - The NIC Telephone Interpreter Service トリオホン

If you need to consult a government office, such as a ward office, municipal health center, or a tax office, but can't speak
Japanese, then call our Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112 and we'll arrange a 3-way call between you, the service, and a NIC
interpreter.

■NIC End of Year / New Year Holiday Dates 年末年始休館日のお知らせ

The NIC will be closed from Monday 28 December 2020 to Monday 4 January 2021 (inclusive). We will open for the new year on
Tuesday 5 January at 9:00. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Wanted: NIC Registered Volunteers for FY 2021

Children's Story Book Time

令和3年度名古屋国際センター登録ボランティア募集

外国語で楽しむ絵本の会

Nagoya International Center is looking for interested persons to register as
NIC volunteers and contribute in the areas of international exchange,international cooperation and multicultural coexistence. Applicants must beable to participate in a registration orientation session and be of junior highschool age or above.
For conditions and other details, see the NIC website atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp, or check the flyer.
Registration orientation session date and maximum number of participants
will vary depending on the type of volunteer.
When: Registration orientation sessions Fri. 11 Dec. (①14:00 - 15:00 ②
19:00 - 20:00), Sun. 13 Dec. (①10:00 - 11:00 ②14:00 - 15:00)
Where: Online, or at Nagoya International Center
Application period: Wed. 11 Nov. (from 10:00) to Wed. 2 Dec. (until 17:00)
How to apply: Via the NIC website, or call, e-mail, or visit the NIC Exchange
and Cooperation Division.
E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-5689

Listen to foreign volunteers in the NIC's 3F Library (andoccasionally other locations) as they read story books intheir own languages from the library's vast collection ofinternational children's books. Participation is free!
When:① Sun. 13 Dec. (14:00-14:30)② Sun. 17 Jan. (14:00-14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library
Places: At the NIC Library - 10 (around 3 people pergroup, not including infants; first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception
period for each session: ①10:00 Tue. 1 Dec. to 12:00 Fri.
11 Dec. ②10:00 Tue. 5 Jan. to 12:00 Fri. 15 Jan.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-0100

Staying Up-to-Date with the NIC
Social Media

NIC Website

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Evacuation Informationwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Keep updated on NIC events,
subscribe to the NIC Mail
Magazine, and browse back issuesof the Nagoya Calendar

Should an evacuation advisory be issued for Nagoya City,
check the Evacuation Information section on the top
page of the NIC website for information in
Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean,
Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali and easy Japanese.
Bookmark https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/evacuation/
for quick access to any updates.

Please note that NIC events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.
See the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for updates to events.

Volunteer Seminar - Supporting
Foreigners During Disasters

災害時外国人支援ボランティア研修
Through a lecture and group work, participants in this seminar (conductedentirely in Japanese) will think about important points to keep in mind tohelp foreign and Japanese residents avoid issues at shelters, etc. when adisaster occurs, and also learn about the fundamental role and process ofactivities providing support to foreigners. Open to NIC Disaster Language
Volunteers and anyone involved in disaster preparedness and support
activities for foreigners in Nagoya City; Limited to 50 places, determinedon a first-in, first-served basis. Reservations required.
When: Sat. 16 Jan. (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Online (viewing space available at Nagoya International Center
Annex Hall venue)
Reservations: Visit or contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Divisionfrom Tue. 1 Dec. (from 10:00).
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

Physical and Mental Health Consultations
for Foreign Residents 外国人の「心」と「からだ」の健康相談会
This comprehensive consultation session, held in conjunction with related
specialist medical organizations, aims to help resident foreign nationals
who might be hindered by differences in language and customs to feel atease about their health, through early detection of illness, prevention, andproviding information about the medical treatment system. Interpreting
support in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese
will be available.
Organized by Nagoya City Health and Welfare Bureau, Nagoya
International Center, and Medical Information Center Aichi, there will befree health, welfare and medical consultations, including tuberculosis
testing, consultations for women, body measurement, urinalysis, bloodpressure measurement, and medical interviews, conducted by professional
doctors, dentists, and nurses. Information on 500 Yen cancer testing will
also be available
When: Sun. 17 Jan. (13:30 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1, etc.
Cost: Free
Inquiries: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-0100

NIC Japanese Class for Children

NIC子ども日本語教室
Learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. For non-native
speakers of Japanese aged 6 to 15 (born between Apr. 2, 2005, and Apr.
1, 2014), and junior high school students born before Apr. 2 2005. (Thoseattending evening junior high school classes, please see the NIC JapaneseClass for High School Students) Max. 40 places; participants determinedon a first-come, first-served basis. Preference will be given to residents of
Nagoya City and those attending public elementary or junior high schools.
When: Every Sunday from 17 Jan. to 28 Mar. (10:00 - 11:30) (10lessons) No class 14 Feb.
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Rooms 1 & 2, 5F
Japanese-style Room
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons
How to Apply: Via the NIC website on Sun. 20 Dec. from 10:00.
Applicants must come to NIC 4F Lecture Room 3 on Sun. 10 Jan. between
10:00 and 11:30 to be interviewed and make payment. Applicants must
attend with their parent, guardian, or another person responsible for theirwelfare (i.e. teacher, etc.).
Application forms and information can be found at the NIC 3F
pamphlet box area or the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Further Details: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division,phone: 052-581-5689

NIC Nihongo no Kai Japanese Class for
Adults NIC日本語の会

For non-native speakers of Japanese (excluding elementary & junior highschool students). All lessons in Japanese. Courses range from basic
conversation to kana, with up to 10-18 places available per course.
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City. In the event of excess
applications, places will be allocated by lottery.
When: Every Sunday from 17 Jan. to 28 Mar. (10 lessons) No class 14
Feb.
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 10 lessons (Additional fee of between 500 and 1,000
Yen for materials)
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC website
from 12:00 Sun. 20 Dec. until 12:00 Sat. 26 Dec., or by visiting NIC
between 9:00 and 17:00 Tue. to Sun. between 20 and 26 Dec.
Interviews to assess applicants' Japanese language level will be held on
Sun. 10 Jan. at Nagoya International Center 5F. Payment accepted after
interview.
Further Details: See the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp) or contact
the Exchange and Cooperation Division on 052-581-5689

NIC Japanese Class for High SchoolStudents

NIC高校生日本語教室
For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April 2005)
currently attending or aspiring to enter high school and requiring
assistance with Japanese language acquisition. (Current junior highschool students, please see NIC Japanese Class for Children, left.) The
class aims to help students acquire the foundations of Japanese necessary
for their studies, to enable them to complete their high school studies
and pursue careers. Max. 15 places.
When: Every Sunday from 17 Jan. to 28 Mar. (14:00 - 16:00) (10lessons) No class 14 Feb.
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website
between 10:00 Tue. 5 Jan. and 17:00 Sat. 9 Jan. Payment, interviews
will be held on Sun. 10 Jan. (14:00 - 15:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3. (Ifapplications exceed available places, participants will be selected on aneeds basis following interviews. If vacancies remain after 10 Jan.,applications may still be accepted. Please contact the NIC Exchange andCooperation Division for inquiries about applications.)
Application forms and information can be found at the NIC 3F
pamphlet box area or the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Further Details: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

Maruhachi - Japanese Classes for
Foreigners

日本語教室「まるはち」（名古屋市外国人日本語学習支援事業）
Learn useful expressions for living in Japan and practice conversation, in 3
courses (Beginner, Elementary I, Elementary II). For non-native speakers ofJapanese aged 16 and over. Classes conducted by Japan International
Cooperation Center (JICE) Chubu Office. Max. 20 places per course,
determined on a first-in, first-served basis. (Preference given to thoseliving, working, or attending school in Nagoya City.) A City of Nagoya
Japanese Language Acquisition Support Initiative.
When: Beginner - Sat. 9, 16, 30 Jan., 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb., 6, 13, 20 Mar.
(10:00-12:00); Elementary I - Sat. 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan., 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb.,
6, 20 Mar. (10:00-12:00); Elementary II - Wed. 13, 20, 27 Jan., 3, 10,
17, 24 Feb., 3, 10, 17 Mar. (18:30-20:30)
Where: Beginner, Elementary II - Nagoya International Center;
Elementary I - Will Aichi (Aichi Women's Center), Higashi Ward
Cost: 2,500 Yen for all 10 lessons, including text materials
Applications: Visit the JICE Chubu Office (JICE中部支所, Naka Ward Osu
1-7-2 Kaga Bldg 4F [中区大須一丁目7-2加賀ビル4階]) in person (be sure tocall beforehand) on Sat. 19 Dec. (10:00-12:00, 13:30-15:30) or Mon. 21,
Wed. 23 Dec. (18:30-20:30)
Phone: 080-7490-5859 (English / Tagalog), 080-4336-3617 (Portuguese /Spanish), 080-4336-3675 (Chinese / Japanese)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/nihongo.maruhachi.2020/
Inquiries: Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) Chubu Office,phone: 052-201-0881; E-mail: maruhachi@jice.org

NIC to participate in World Collaboration
Festival 2020「ワールド・コラボ・フェスタ2020〜発見！体験！世界大交流祭」にステージ出演・ブース出展します！
The annual World Collaboration Festival is an international exchange,international cooperation and multicultural coexistence-themed event
where many organizations including NGOs, NPOs, companies and publicorganizations share their activities through stage performances andbooths, and will be held via virtual platform this year. NIC will be
participating in the World Stage and Collabo Hiroba. Don't miss it!
When: Sat. 12 Dec. to Mon. 11 Jan.
Where: Online
Website: https://www.world-collabo.jp/

Registration & Information Session for
Language Volunteers & Disaster Language
Volunteers 語学・災害語学ボランティア登録説明会

A registration and information session will be held for Language
Volunteers and Disaster Language Volunteers. For details of volunteer
activities and requirements for registration, please see the NIC website.
Those registering as Disaster Language Volunteers will also participate in
the Disaster Language Volunteer Training Session (15:00 - 16:30).
When: Sun. 7 Feb. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Online (via ZOOM) or Nagoya International Center (4F Lecture
Room 3)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division before
17:00 on 6 Feb.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

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Living in Nagoya■Nagoya City Year End & New Year
Garbage/ Recyclables Collection

名古屋市の年末年始ごみ・資源・収集のお知らせ

Don’t be stuck with huge bags of garbage in your apartment until
the New Year. See below for the last and first collection days of2020 / 2021.
Burnable Garbage & Hazardous Flammable Items
可燃ごみ・発火性危険物■Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Wardand Branch Offices

区役所・支所の日曜窓口
In order to provide greater accessibility to services for residents, service
is available at ward and branch offices on predetermined Sundays.
Upcoming Sunday Service dates:

6 Dec. (8:45 – 12:00)
10 Jan. (8:45 – 12:00)

No collection from Thu. 31 Dec. to Sun. 3 Jan.

*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.

Regular collection day
Monday & Thursday
Tuesday & Friday

Services provided
Service is limited tosubmission andissuance of
documents
concerningchanging one's
residence to orfrom the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be awarethat someprocedures may not
be available. You may be asked to come at a later date for procedures
requiring confirmation with other local or national government bodies.
For a list of services available at ward and branch offices on
Sunday Service dates, see the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp.

2020 lastDec. 28 (Mon.)
Dec. 29 (Tue.)

2021 first
Jan. 4 (Mon.)
Jan. 5 (Tue.)*Hazardous flammable items includes empty cassette-type gas bottles, spraycans, disposable lighters, non-rechargeable lithium batteries, etc.; don't put themin the same bag as your burnable garbage!

Plastic Containers & Packaging プラスチック製容器包装
No collection from Thu. 31 Dec. to Sun. 3 Jan.
Regular collection day
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFriday2020 lastDec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 30
Dec. 24
Dec. 252021 first
Jan. 4Jan. 5Jan. 6
Jan. 7Jan. 8Empty Glass Jars & Bottles / Empty Cans / Paper Containers &Packaging / Plastic Bottles 空きびん・空き缶・紙製容器包装・ペットボトル
No collection from Thu. 31 Dec. to Mon. 4 Jan.
Regular collection day
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFriday2020 lastDec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 30
Dec. 24
Dec. 252021 first
Jan. 11
Jan. 5Jan. 6
Jan. 7Jan. 8

Non-Burnable Garbage & Large-Sized Garbage 不燃ごみ・粗大ごみ
No collection from Thu. 31 Dec. to Sun. 3 Jan.
Regular collection day
1st Wed. of the month
1st Thu. of the month
1st Fri. of the month
2nd Wed. of the month
2nd Thu. of the month
2nd Fri. of the month
3rd Wed. of the month
3rd Thu. of the month
3rd Fri. of the month
4th Wed. of the month
4th Thu. of the month
4th Fri. of the month2020 lastDec. 2
Dec. 3
Dec. 4
Dec. 9Dec. 10
Dec. 11
Dec. 16
Dec. 17
Dec. 18
Dec. 23
Dec. 24
Dec. 252021 first
Jan. 6
Jan. 7Jan. 8Jan. 13Jan. 14Jan. 15
Jan. 20
Jan. 21Jan. 22Jan. 27
Jan. 28
Jan. 29* Friday collection will take place one week later in January. (Eg. If regularcollection is on 1st Fri. of the month (1 Jan.), collection will take place on 8 Jan.)

Collection of Large-Sized Garbage takes place only once amonth and by reservation only. It is a charged service. See
https://bit.ly/32OphEM for full details on how to apply.
The Large-Sized Garbage (sodai-gomi / 粗大ごみ) Call Center will
also be closed between Tue. 29 Dec. and Sun. 3 Jan. To apply forthe disposal of large-sized garbage call 0120-758-530 (toll free), or
if calling from a mobile phone or outside Aichi Prefecture call052-950-2581 (call charges apply) between 9:00 and 17:00. For
collection between Wed. 6 Jan. and Fri. 8 Jan. (inclusive),
telephone applications should be made by Mon. 28 Dec; Internet
applications (Japanese only) should be made by Fri. 25 Dec. You
can also call via the Nagoya International Center’s 3-way phoneinterpreter service “Trio-Phone” on 052-581-6112.
Not sure how or when to dispose of an item?
Use the Recyclables and Waste Separation App "3R" (ThreeR)
Functions:・Separation method search・Push notifications on collection day
・Supports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese,
Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali
・App free (Network charges apply)
More information:
http://www.city.nagoya.jp/en/page/0000080911.html

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NAGOYA CALENDAR 2020.12■Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency
Clinics in Nagoya
休日診療所、
名古屋医師会急病センター
Did you know that emergency
treatment is available whenregular medical facilities areclosed (on Sundays, national
holidays, during the year-end /New Year holiday period, and atnight)? Make sure you know
where your closest clinic is, justin case. Getting caught out on a
Sunday or a holiday can be very
stressful if you aren’t prepared.

A full list of emergency clinics in
Nagoya can be found on theCity of Nagoya website at:
http://bit.ly/emergency-nagoya-clinics
For information on other clinics in Aichi, contact the Aichi Emergency
Medical Treatment Information Center (Phone: 052-263-1133).
You can also search for medical facilities on the Center's website at:
http://www.qq.pref.aichi.jp/■Emergency Broadcast Telephone Service

同報無線テレホンサービス
The City of Nagoya's emergency
speaker system is used tobroadcast emergency
announcements such as Evacuation
Information and national J-Alertwarnings, and may also be used fortests. When announcements are
difficult to hear due to weather
conditions, or difficult tounderstand, use your phone andcall the number below to check
whether what you've heard is a
drill, or something urgent.

The service is available in English, Chinese and Korean, in addition to
Japanese.

Japanese: 0180-995926
English: 052-957-9260
Chinese: 052-957-9261
Korean: 052-957-9262

Please note that events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Living Q & A: I want to register my now unemployed daughter, who lives separately, as my dependent

外国人暮らしのQ&A「同居していない娘の仕事が無くなり、収入が無いので自分の扶養家族にしたい」

My daughter, who doesn't live with me (her father), has lost her job and her income. She has applied at Hello
Work to look for work (and for unemployment benefits), but I want to register her as my dependent while she has
no income. I explained this to my employer, but they said that it couldn't be done because our addresses were not
the same. My daughter looked it up and says I can have her listed as my dependent. Which is correct?

There are a number of capacities in which a dependent is recognized, so when having your daughter, who has lost her job and has no income,recognized as a dependent family member (fuyō kazoku / 扶養家族), you will need to consider each.
With regard to health insurance (kenkō hoken / 健康保険), the parents, grandparents, spouse, children, grandchildren and siblings of theinsured person (hihokensha / 被保険者) whose livelihood is maintained by the insured person can sometimes be recognized as dependent
family members for health insurance, even though they may not be living with the insured person. It's possible that your daughter will berecognized as a dependent family member even though she does not live with you.
Conditions for eligibility as a dependent for health insurance are that your daughter's expected annual income (nenkan shūnyū
mikomi-gaku / 年間収入見込み額) is less than 1,300,000 Yen, and also less than half the amount of the annual income of the insured person(you, the parent). If not living together, your daughter's annual income must be less than the amount of any allowance the supporter(fuyōsha / 扶養者) (the parent) provides for living expenses.
However, in the case that the family member (your daughter) is a recipient of unemployment benefits (shitsugyō kyūfu / 失業給付) under
employment insurance (koyō hoken / 雇用保険), the amount of the benefit must be less than 3,611 Yen per day for the family member tobe recognized as a dependent.
Please consult your health insurance provider for details.
Also, in order to be recognized as a dependent to qualify for the deduction for dependents (fuyōkōjo / 扶養控除) for income tax(shotokuzei / 所得税), conditions that must be met include your daughter being dependent on her parent for her livelihood, that her total
income for the period from January to December is less than 480,000 Yen, and so on. In the case of resident tax (jūminzei / 住民税),
however, her total income must be less than 430,000 Yen. For income tax, please consult your local tax office (zeimusho / 税務署), and forresident tax, please consult your local municipal government office.
If the parent's employer provides its own allowance for dependents, this will be subject to the rules put inplace by the employer. Please check with your employer.
Please be sure to contact the body responsible for the service appropriate to the capacity in which you wish tohave your daughter recognized as your dependent.

NIC Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents - A free civic advisory service for foreign residents isavailable in person or by telephone at the NIC Information Counter.
Phone: 052-581-0100
E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Read the Signs: The Torii Symbol 看板を読もう「鳥居のマーク」
A torii (鳥居) is the structure erected at the entrance to the grounds of Shinto shrines,
and sometimes at numerous places along the path to a shrine, where many people
stop and bow to the deities when they pass. Its presence alerts those approaching thatthe precinct beyond is sacred ground, and must be respected.
The torii is also a powerful symbol used to discourage would-be perpetrators of
unfortunate behavior. Miniature torii and signs featuring the symbol have been used inefforts to reduce littering, and discourage public urination by both man and his bestfriend.

小便 shōben / shonben (urine)
立小便 / 立ち小便 tachi-shonben(urinate outdoors, by the roadside,
etc. [Lit. standing urination; this does
not imply that squatting for the deedis acceptable.])禁止 kinshi (prohibited)

禁 kin (=禁止, see left)
犬 inu(dog; read here as ken)
禁犬小便 kinkenshōben(dog urination forbidden)〜に〜(を)させないで~ ni ~ (wo) sasenaide(don't let / make [s’one] do [s’thing])
犬に小便させないで
Inu ni shonben sasenaide(Don’t let your dog urinate here)

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End of Year / New Year Customs 年末年始の習慣
December, and the end of year and New Year period, are usuallytimes when many people get together with colleagues, friends andrelatives for various parties and gatherings. Given the ongoing
COVID-19 situation, it's probably a good idea to avoid these kindsof get-togethers this year, and try and catch up with people online.
Try and stay home as much as you can, clean up, and try some ofthese other seasonal customs as we get ready to welcome 2021.

Susuharai 煤払い
Also referred to as ōsōji (literally 'big clean up'), susuharai takes
place in many households throughout Japan at the end of the year
as occupants thoroughly clean their abode to remove the dust,
grime and ill fortune that may have built up over the last year. (See
Hakken! Nagoya on page 10 for more.)Toshikoshi Soba 年越し蕎麦
Toshikoshi soba (literally 'year-spanning soba
noodles') is the name given to the soba
(buckwheat) noodles many households
partake in on Ōmisoka (大晦日 / New Year's
Eve). The length of the noodles symbolizes
longevity, and their softness compared toudon and other noodles means they breakeasily, just as people might hope to breakties with any ill fortune that has troubled
them during the last year. Those who are not partial or might beallergic to soba can still take part by substituting another kind of
noodle, even instant noodles.

Joya no Kane 除夜の鐘
From New Year's Eve until early New
Year's Day, the bell (鐘 / kane) at Buddhist
temples is struck 108 times. This number
is thought to reflect the 108 afflictions or
negative emotions, which are exorcised by
the striking of the bell so that people canbegin the new year with a pure heart.

Hatsuhinode 初日の出
The first sunrise of the year is considered to be especially
auspicious, and many people get up
before dawn on New Year's Day justto bear witness to the spectacle.
Some people also make wishes forthe coming year as they watch. Places
offering an unfettered view of thehorizon, such as tall buildings, towers,
mountains and beaches have become
popular hatsuhinode spots, and a number of airline companies
offer special flights that allow passengers to see the sunrise
regardless of the weather below.

O-Sechi お節料理
A collection of auspicious New Year's
dishes, often presented in a layered box,
and eaten over the course of the New
Year celebrations. Each dish has aconnection to the household's hopes anddreams for the new year, and the future.
For example the pronunciation of kombu(昆布, kelp) resembles yorokobu (喜ぶ),meaning 'to be happy,' and kazunoko (数の子, herring roe, literally 'many children')signifies the hope to be blessed with children and grandchildren.
Preparing the dishes can be a time-consuming affair, and somehouseholds prefer to partake in a small number of O-sechi dishes
rather than spend time and money on a more extravagant box withitems such as lobster. Busy households can order their O-sechi
dishes online or from restaurants, department stores andconvenience stores. The content of O-sechi has changed over time,and some now include fresh items such as sashimi, and Chineseand Western dishes to appeal to multiple generations.

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Decorations

・Kagamimochi 鏡餅
Literally 'mirror mochi (pounded rice cake),'this decoration is both an offering to and a
receptacle for the Toshigami (年神), or 'year
god,' and traditionally consists of two
different-sized flat round cakes of mochi, thesmaller of which is placed on the larger, andtopped with a bitter orange (Citrus
aurantium). The flat, round shape of themochi resembles that of bronze mirrors usedin religious rites long ago, and is said to comefrom Yata no Kagami (八咫鏡), one of the Three Sacred Treasures ofJapan. The crowning bitter orange (often substituted with a mandarin)
is said to represent another of the Sacred Treasures, the Yasakani no
Magatama (八尺瓊勾玉) curved jewel. Kagamimochi is generally
displayed inside the home (traditionally in the alcove of aJapanese-style room, or an inner room far from the entrance) fromaround December 28 until the Kagami biraki (鏡開き, 'Opening of themirror') of January 11, when the mochi is eaten. Plastic-encased
kagamimochi, sometimes with a plastic orange accessory, are sold at
supermarkets at the end of the year.

・Shimekazari 注連飾り
Shimekazari are domestic variations on theshimenawa (注連縄, the rice or hemp straw
rope decorations used to delineate sacredspaces at shrines and around sacred objects
such as trees and rocks), placed at theentrance to welcome the Toshigami into thehome. Shimekazari are sold at various storesincluding department stores, home andhardware stores, convenience stores and100-yen stores, and are generally put up
around December 28 and taken down on January 7, after a breakfastof traditional Nanakusa-gayu (七草粥, literally 'seven grass rice porridge,'eaten to ward against illness and ill fortune over the coming year).

Hatsumōde 初詣
Hatsumōde is the custom of visitinga shrine or temple early in the New
Year to pray for good fortune in theyear to come. Although somepeople head out to pray as the bell
is struck at midnight and the newyear begins, most people will maketheir visit during the first few days ofJanuary. Hatsumōde can be
performed at any shrine or temple, even the little quiet one in yourneighborhood. If you visit a small local shrine after midnight on
January 1, you may find parishioners offering sake, snacks, andamazake (甘酒, a sweet drink made from fermented rice) to visitors,
and a bonfire (a welcome sight in the cold of night) where you candispose of any talismans from the previous year.

O-Toshidama お年玉
As relatives gather to celebrate the
new year, it's customary to give eachchild a small paper envelope withmoney inside, known as O-toshidama.
Although in former times it was
acceptable to give children mochi orsweets, this changed with theincrease in incomes during the periodof high economic growth from the
1950s to 1970s. Although there is no clear rule on how much to give,
many people vary the amount according to the child's age. If you
expect to go to a gathering where children will be present on New
Year's Day, it's a good idea to find out how many children will be
there, and prepare accordingly. O-toshidama envelopes are available atstationery and toy stores. Remember that any notes should be new
and uncreased (although some folding is required to put notes in thelittle envelopes), and amounts such as 400 Yen, 4,000 Yen are to be
avoided as the number 4 is associated with death ('4' and '死' can bothbe read as 'shi' – ‘death’).

Exhibitions
Special Exhibition: Western-style Painter Fujimori Kaneaki vsGrand Illustrated Manuscripts of the Middle Ages
特別展
「洋画家藤森兼明VS華麗なる中世彩色写本」

The essence of the Western-style painter Fujimori Kaneaki (1935-) is his modern female portraits set
against a world of prayer in the form of medieval Christian art. For many years, Fujimori has
produced works drawing from the creative wellspring of iconic wall art such as the mosaics andfrescoes adorning Byzantine cathedrals. In 2017 his work incorporated illustrated manuscripts as athematic element, opening a new frontier where Latin script illuminated by vivid colors and gold
are prominent.
This exhibition presents the works of Fujimori together with the extravagant illustrated manuscriptsthat have fascinated the artist and inspired the works presented. Highlights include one of the
Furukawa Art Museum's hidden treasures, the grand, middle ages French manuscript of the Book
of Hours by the Boucicaut artists (c. 1412), and Fujimori's new work incorporating it, Adoration ofMagi (2020), exhibited for the first time.
When: Until Sun. 20 Dec. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.) Closed Mondays.
Where: Furukawa Art Museum (古川美術館), Chikusa Ward (千種区)
Access: A 3-minute walk east from Ikeshita Sta. (池下駅, H14) Exit 1 on the Higashiyama Subway
Line (地下鉄東山線); A 5-minute walk west from Kakuozan Sta. (覚王山駅, H15) Exit 1 on the
Higashiyama Subway Line.
Admission: Adults 1000 Yen; College and Senior HS students 500 Yen; Junior HS and younger
free. Combined admission tickets, discounts available.
Website: http://www.furukawa-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Fujimori Kaneaki, Adoration of Magi, 2020

Special Exhibition: The Science Behind PIXAR

特別展「PIXARのひみつ展 いのちを生みだすサイエンス」

Pixar Animation Studios has created such smash hit animated films as Toy Story, Cars, and Monsters,
Inc. This science exhibition, developed by the Museum of Science, Boston in collaboration with Pixar
Animation Studios, looks at Pixar's 3DCG animation production process from a scientific perspective.
Look out for popular Pixar characters throughout the exhibition.
When: Sat. 28 Nov. to Tue. 23 Feb. (nat. hol.) 2021 (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays (open 11 Jan., 22 Feb.), the third Friday of the month, 29 Dec. to 3 Jan., and Tue. 12 Jan.
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Science and Technology Building (理工館) B2F
Temporary Exhibition Hall (イベントホール), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07) Exit 4 & 5 on the Higashiyama or
Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Admission: General admission 1,700 (1,800) Yen; University & Senior HS students 1,100 (1,200)
Yen, student ID required; Junior HS & Elementary school students 600 (700) Yen. Prices in () are foradmission on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays. Covers entry to all Nagoya City Science
Museum exhibits, excluding the planetarium. Tickets available from Lawson Ticket. See website forticket details.
Website: https://static.chunichi.co.jp/chunichi/pages/event/pixar/ (Japanese)
Venue website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/© Disney/Pixar.

Antique Toilet Collection: Historical Toilet Bowls and Their Vibrant
Designs
古便器コレクション常設展示「デザイン性豊かな昔の便器」

In past times, lavatories were known as gofujō (ご不浄), referring to unclean spaces that were kept out ofsight. The late 1860s and onward saw a transition from wooden toilets to the use of toilet bowls craftedfrom durable pottery, however, which were sanitary devices that were able to be wiped clean. Somefeatured luxurious sometsuke (染付, blue and white) decor, while others were decorated with blue andgreen glaze applied in both vertical and horizontal patterns. With their colorful designs, the fixturesbrightened the dark spaces where toilets were traditionally located.
This exhibit presents a selection of antique toilets and toilet clogs, each with their own distinct glaze,patterning and form. This is also a unique opportunity to compare thematerials, decoration and techniques used in the seven major ceramic
production centers in one sitting, with highlights including rare pieces
from Takahama (Aichi), Akasaka (Fukuoka) and Arita (Saga). Urinals forboth women and men, and innovative toilet bowls with incense
holders and other features are also on display.
When: 10:00 – 17:00 (Last entry 16:30) Closed Wednesdays (open if
Wednesday is a national holiday), 26 Dec. 2020 to 3 Jan. 2021
Where: INAX Museums (INAXライブミュージアム) Tile Museum (世界のタイル博物館) First floor Exhibition Room (1階展示室), Tokoname City (常滑市)
Access: From Tokoname Sta. (常滑駅, TA22) on the Meitetsu Tokoname
Line (名鉄常滑線), take the Chita Bus (知多バス) bound for Chita Handa
Eki (知多半田駅) to INAX Raibu Myujiamu-mae (INAXライブミュージアム前)
stop, from which the venue is a 2-minute walk.
Admission: General admission 700 Yen; Senior HS & University
students 500 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS students 250 Yen. Discounts
available.
Website: https://livingculture.lixil.com/en/ilm/

Photo courtesy of INAX Museums

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Living in Nagoya■Influenza Vaccinations インフルエンザ予防接種

The influenza vaccine is effective if you receive it before influenza begins to spread in the community.
By having the vaccination, you may be able to avoid contracting influenza, or experience milder symptoms.

▪Free Influenza Vaccination for Nagoya City Residents Aged 65 and Over
65歳以上の方へ：無料でインフルエンザ予防接種が受けられます。

Period: Thu. 15 Oct. to Sun. 31 Jan.
Eligiblity: Residents of Nagoya City meeting the following criteria.
①Persons aged 65 and over
②Persons aged 60 to 64 with impaired function of the heart, kidneys or respiratory system, or impaired function of the immune system
due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (persons with a disability equivalent to that qualifying for a Level 1 Physically Disabled
Person's Handbook).
*Presentation of a copy of one's Physically Disabled Person's Handbook or a medical certificate from one's doctor is required.
Dosage: Single
Medical facilities where the vaccine can be administered:
See the City of Nagoya website at https://bit.ly/2H6YH1u (Japanese; If you are unable to read Japanese, please call the NIC Information
Counter on 052-581-0100.)What to take to the medical facility on the day:
①Persons aged 65 and over・Proof of age (driver's license, health insurance card, Residence Card, etc.)②Persons aged 60 to 64
・Proof of age (driver's license, health insurance card, Residence Card, etc.)
・A copy of one's Physically Disabled Person's Handbook or a medical certificate from one's doctor
Inquiries:
Contact the Health Center (Hoken Sentā / 保健センター) of the ward in which you reside.
(If you require interpreting, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.)▪Influenza Vaccine Subsidy for Children and Pregnant Women
子ども・妊婦の方：インフルエンザ予防接種の割引があります。

Period: Thu. 15 Oct. to Sun. 31 Jan.
Eligiblity and dosage: Residents of Nagoya City
①Children born on or after 2 Apr. 2012, aged between 6 months and 7 or 8 years old (2nd grade of elementary school) - Up to 2 doses②Pregnant women - Single doseAmount of subsidy:
1,000 Yen will be deducted from the actual cost of each dose
Medical facilities where the vaccine can be administered:
See the City of Nagoya website at https://bit.ly/3dw7m9I (Japanese; If you are unable to read Japanese, please call the NIC Information
Counter on 052-581-0100.)What to take to the medical facility on the day:
1. Documents to confirm your address, name, and age (driver's license, Residence Card, health insurance card, child medical treatment
certificate, etc.)
2. The coupon with necessary items completed
3. Boshi Kenkō Techō (母子健康手帳 / Maternal and Child Health Handbook)*Pregnant women who have yet to receive a Boshi Kenkō Techō should bring a medical certificate or pregnancy certificate from a doctor.
*If eligible children do not have a Boshi Kenkō Techō, a Boshi Kenkō Techō is not required.
Where to obtain the coupon:・Download: [http://www.city.nagoya.jp/kenkofukushi/cmsfiles/contents/0000132/132801/ryoumen.pdf]
・Health Centers (and branch offices) in each ward
・Public & Child Welfare Division at each ward office, Residents' Welfare Division at ward branch offices
Inquiries:
Nagoya Influenza Vaccine for Children and Pregnant Women Subsidy Processing Center, phone: 052-972-4381
9:00 - 17:00 (No service on Sundays, national holidays and 29 Dec. to 3 Jan.)(If you require interpreting, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.)■COVID-19-related Support Measures 新型コロナウイルス感染症に関連する主な支援策について

For individuals / households▪For those receiving Child Allowance Special Temporary Benefit for Child-Raising Households (子育て世帯への臨時特別給付金)
Additional payment of 10,000 Yen per child eligible for the April 2020 Child Allowance payment (including children who graduatedfrom junior high school in March 2020)
Phone: 052-325-2942 (public servants phone: 052-325-2941)▪For single-parent households
 Temporary Special Benefit for Single-parent Households (ひとり親世帯臨時特別給付金)
Benefit of 50,000 Yen for single-parent households receiving child-rearing allowance; 30,000 Yen per child after the second child.
Additional benefit of 50,000 Yen for single-parent households receiving child-rearing allowance whose incomes have declined.
Contact the Nagoya City Single-parent Household Temporary Special Benefit Call Center.
Phone: 052-325-3956 (Japanese and English; other languages, use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.)
Application period: Mon. 3 Aug. 2020 to Sun. 28 Feb. 2021. See https://bit.ly/32CRwGo for more information.
▪For those forced to take leave without leave allowance Support fund & allowance for forced leave due to COVID-19 outbreak (新型コロナウイルス感染症対応休業支援金・給付金)
Support fund and allowance for workers at small- and medium-sized companies who have been on leave (without leave allowance)at the instruction of the employer between 1 April and 30 September 2020.
Contact the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Leave Support Fund and Allowance Call Center for COVID-19
Phone: 0120-221-276 (Mon. to Fri. 8:30 - 20:00; Sat., Sun. & holidays 8:30 - 17:15)★See the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp) for more support measures for individuals, households and business owners.

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COVID-19■If you think you may have contracted COVID-19 - How to arrange a medical
consultation and examination if you have symptoms such as fever

感染の心配があるとき 発熱等の症状がある場合の相談・受診方法
If you have symptoms such as a fever, and are worried, first, please consult your regular doctor or local clinic by phone. Please do not go directly to theclinic without consulting staff in advance. If it is possible to be examined and be tested there, follow the directions of staff on how to do so.
If an examination and test is not possible at your regular or local medical facility, you will be referred to a facility where patients with symptoms such as fever
can be examined and tested.
If you do not have a regular doctor or are unsure which medical clinic to consult, please contact the Examination and Consultation Center.
The Examination and Consultation Center staff will direct you to a medical facility where patients with symptoms such as fever can be examined and tested.

■Examination and Consultation Center (Call Center) (Jushin / Sōdan Sentā / 受診・相談センター)

Contact the Examination and Consultation Center for the following: Consultations on examinations for those with symptoms such as fever
If you are unsure whether to have an examination, unsure which medical facility to receive an examination at, etc.
 General consultations
COVID-19 symptoms, testing, ways to prevent infection, ways to disinfect, etc.
 Consultations on the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application (COCOA)
If you receive confirmation that you have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 infection
Service hours: 24 hours
Phone: 052-249-3703 (Japanese)
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)
Fax: 052-265-2349 (Japanese)★For assistance in other languages, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112.

See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/38DK1mk for more information on supported languages and times.

■Health Centers (Hoken sentā / 保健センター)

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive, etc., please consult the health center in theward in which you reside.
Weekdays 9:00 – 17:30 (closed national holidays, 29 Dec. to 3 Jan.)

Health Center
Chikusa
Higashi
Kita
Nishi
Nakamura
Naka
Showa
MizuhoPhone
052-753-1982
052-934-1218
052-917-6552
052-523-4618
052-481-2295
052-265-2262
052-735-3964
052-837-3264

Health Center
AtsutaNakagawa
MinatoMinamiMoriyama
MidoriMeito
TempakuPhone
052-683-9683
052-363-4463
052-651-6537
052-614-2814
052-796-4623
052-891-3623
052-778-3114
052-807-3917★For assistance in other languages, please use the NIC Trio-Phone service (see above).

■What happens when a patient is diagnosed with COVID-19? 新型コロナウイルス感染症患者が発生した場合の対応

When a patient (kansensha / 感染者) is diagnosed as being infected with COVID-19, staff at the health center (hoken senta / 保健センター) in each ward investigate the patient's movements during the 14 days prior to the onset of infection in an effort to determine thesource of infection.
In addition, in order to prevent the spread of infection, the patient's movements over the 2 days prior to the onset of infection are
confirmed, and, once contacts / subjects for health monitoring (kenkō kansatsu sha / 健康観察者) have been identified (people
who have been face to face within arm's reach [roughly 2 meters] of the infected individual for several minutes or longer, etc.), thecontacts are asked to refrain from going out for any non-essential, non-urgent matters during the 14-day health monitoring period(kenkō kansatsu kikan / 健康観察期間), and health center staff phone contacts regularly to confirm their condition.
Points to observe when undergoing health monitoring at home
・Use separate rooms
・Limit responsibility for care of the subject to one person where possible
・Wear a mask
・Wash your hands frequently
・Ventilate the patient's room and other rooms regularly
If a contact reports any symptoms indicating possible infection, a PCR test is promptly carried out, and, if the result is positive (yōsei /陽性), the patient is admitted to hospital.

If a monitored contact does not develop symptoms within 14 days, the monitoring ends.

■COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application (COCOA) 新型コロナウイルス接触確認アプリ（COCOA）

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has released a smartphone app that enables users to receive notifications about thepossibility that one has come into contact with someone infected with the novel coronavirus.
The app uses the short-range communication function (Bluetooth) on smartphones (upon user approval) to receive notifications about
the possibility of contact with a person who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, while ensuring the user's anonymity.
Users can receive support, such as testing from a public health center, sooner, having been notified that they might have come into
contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 infection. The more users, the more effective it will be in preventing the
spread of infection.
Install the contact-confirming application to protect yourself, your loved ones, your community and society as a whole.
For details, and links to download the COCOA app from the App Store and Google Play, see the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
website.
Website: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/cocoa_00138.html

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09Hakken! Nagoya / Movies
Hakken! NAGOYA is a
publication compiled by
NagoyaInternational Centervolunteers. Hakken means"discover" in Japanese.
Whole issues are available
on the NIC website.

Year-end Cleaning / Ōsōji (大掃除)December has another name, “Shiwasu” (師走), literally meaningthat even teachers run around. It is the busiest month of theyear for preparations for the new year. There are so many things
to be done, including cleaning the whole house. All family
members take part in this annual event, cleaning even extractor
fans and washing windows thoroughly.
As convenient cleaning tools are on sale at home improvement
stores, you can check them out and pick up some to use to
make your house sparkle.
This annual clean-up is not limited to residences. Shinto shrines
and Buddhist temples are no exceptions. They carry out
thorough cleaning at the end of the year as well, called
Susuharai (すす払い).

You may find you have a lot of
garbage to dispose of when you’ve
finished. Make sure to check yourneighborhood’s end-of-yearcollection dates (see page 4)
before you clean, andprepare accordingly.
Once your cleaning isdone, you are ready towelcome a new yearwith fresh feeling.
Have a great New Year!

Check out whole issues of Hakken! NAGOYA, available to download on the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp !

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Listed below are foreign language movies being shown in Nagoya theaters. Listings are subject to change. Movies are usually shown in their original language with Japanese subtitles; someshowings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide.

★IMAGINE イマジンJohn Lennon , Yoko Ono / dir. John Lennon / from Dec. 4 <1><2>★THE HIGH NOTE ネクスト・ドリーム／ふたりで叶える夢

Dakota Johnson , Tracee Ellis Ross / dir. Nisha Ganatra / from Dec. 11 <1><2><5>★WONDER WOMAN 1984 ワンダーウーマン 1984

Gal Gadot , Kristen Wiig / dir. Patty Jenkins / from Dec. 25 <1><2><4>★THE WITCHES 魔女がいっぱい

Anne Hathaway , Octavia Spencer / dir. Robert Zemeckis / from Dec. 4 <4>★DEATH ON THE NILE ナイル殺人事件

Kenneth Branagh , Armie Hammer / dir. Kenneth Branagh / from Dec. 4 <4>10

NAGOYA CALENDAR 2020.12★100 DINGE 100 日間のシンプルライフ

Florian David Fitz , Matthias Schweighöfer / dir. Florian David Fitz / from Dec. 4 <5>★PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE 燃ゆる女の肖像

Adele Haenel , Noemie Merlant / dir. Celine Sciamma / from Dec. 4 <5>★BOOK CLUB また、あなたとブッククラブでDiane Keaton , Jane Fonda / dir. Bill Holderman / from Dec. 11 <5>★THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS ニューヨーク 親切なロシア料理店

Zoe Kazan , Andrea Riseborough / dir. Lone Scherfig / from Dec. 11 <5>Bulletin Board - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change This is a free service provided for volunteer & community-focused notices. See https://bit.ly/2ZqD6If for guidelines and to submit a notice.
Cultural Learning Opportunities★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sun. of the month 13:00 16:00 near Kanayama Sta. Only actual cost charged for materials.
Reservations - Phone: 0562-93-0310; Fax: 0562-93-5214 (Ms. Suzuki)★Ikebana Communications - Enjoy your stay in Japan & make newfriends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat. 14:00 - 20:00
near Nagoya Int'l Center Bldg. Fee 1400 Yen / class. Call Mimi
090-4867-4264, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892★Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony inEnglish - Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to
traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes. Flower arranging & tea
ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons OK. Call
052-211-2586 (Hideko).

every Sunday 16:00 at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, (Tsurumai Line) All
welcome! More info at https://www.facebook.com/shonaifc or just comedown!
★Workshop for English teachers - We have bi-monthly workshops forEnglish teachers at Nagoya International Center. Any nationalities
welcome. We also have fun gatherings occasionally. Please check our
website for upcoming events. Let’s get together! Website:
https://etjaichi.wixsite.com/website★The Ki Club - We practice tai chi and Chi kung (ki kou) in a friendly
English-language environment in Shinsakae. No experience required. Allnationalities welcome. 500 Yen/session. Great for health, energy,
practicing English, and fun! Email Chris (japanbond008@gmail.com).
Family Groups★Experience Japanese culture by learning Ikebana - Basic lessons
with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & room fee).
Arimatsu Community Center (3 mins. from Meitetsu Arimatsu Sta.) 2nd /4th Sat. 10:00 - 12:00. Email: info@ikebanaworkshop.com or call:
080-5448-0015 (Kayoko)★Chayagasaka Cooperative English Playgroup - for children 0 to 6
with at least one (English speaking) non-Japanese parent. Wednesday
mornings near Chayagasaka Sta.; 500 yen per session. Games, songs,
snacks and crafts. Email: chayagasakaplaygroup@gmail.com Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/★Let's Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Try on a variety of kimonos and learn
about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Sat., 13:00 – 15:00, at Atsuta Shogai
Gakushu Center (a 15 min. walk from Subway Hibino Sta. Exit 1.) 500
Yen with tea. Phone/fax: 052-681-9414 (Yoshida YYclub)★Bilingual Nagoya - English class for bilingual kids. Elementary 1st
grade through junior high. Meets every Sat. morning in Chikusa-ku. Next
step up from the Chayagasaka playgroup. For more information contact:bilingualnagoya@gmail.com★Japanese traditional brush calligraphy - Try Japanese traditionalcalligraphy. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us one dayprior to your visit. 2 hours. Venue 3-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:
070-8310-0420★Takaoka English Playgroup - Meets on random Sundays from 9:30 11:30 at Takaoka Children's Center (Jidokan). All foreign & bi-cultural
families, returnees welcome. Games, songs, crafts for children 0 to 6.
300 Yen per family, free the first time. E-mail:takaokaenglishplaygroup@gmail.com

Japanese Language Classes

Places of Worship
Anglican / Episcopal Church in Japan - English services every
4th Sun. 14:30 at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-min walk from
Gokiso Sta. Exit 4 (Tsurumai/Sakuradori Lines) E-mail:office.chubu@nskk.org; Phone: (052)858-1007; Website:
https://nskk-chubu.org

Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00 - 11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter - near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 3,900 Yen in total for all 13
lessons; handouts extra. Term: 7 Sep. to 14 Dec. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Regularface-to-face lessons Thu. from 10:30 to 12:00 at Aichi Int'l Plaza; 2 blocks
west of Shiyakusho Sta. Exit 5. Classes: Jan. 14-Mar. 25, 2021. Free for 8
lessons. Free conversation online (ZOOM) Mondays 10:30-11:10 (free) until
14 Dec.Phone: Miki 052-723-7297; Email: akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★Faith Charismatic Church - Please come fellowship and worship withus, Faith Charismatic Church, a bible believing Christian Church, every
Sunday at 10:00. Venue: Nagoya City Minami Life Long Learning Center,near Kasadera Sta. Call Pastor Bede 080-6980-6777★Higashi Betsuin Nihongo Kyoushitsu Yoru no Bu - Fri. 19:00-20:30
at Higashi Betsuin Kaikan; 3-min. walk from Higashi Betsuin Sta. Exit 4 on
Meijo line. 4,500 yen for 35 lessons. Join anytime! E-mail:higashibetsuinnihongoyoru@gmail.com Phone: 090-1824-0848★Indonesian Catholic Community - Indonesian Catholic Community in
Nagoya hosts Indonesian mass once a month (every 4th Sun.) in
Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12:30, 8 minutes’ walk from Meijo Koen
Sta. Exit 1. For more details please email: katoliknagoya@yahoo.com★Hills Nihongo de Walk - Japanese lessons available at Yumeria
Tokushige 3F,above Tokushige Sta. on Sakura-dori Line. On Fri. at 18:30
to 20:10. Beginners to Advanced. Join anytime. Contact:
ankumi27@hotmail.com (Kumiko); 050-5585-0621 (Muto).
http://hillsnihongo.wix.com/hills-nihongo-class★Inter-Christian Fellowship Nagoya (Church of the Nazarene) Christian church for Filipinos in Japan. Nagoya-shi Midori-ku Aibarago
2-1809 Mezon SK 101. Contact Jun Ooka, phone: 070-4388-0535★Iroha Nihongo no Kai - Beginner class Thu. 10:15-11:45 at Nadya
Park 6F (Nagoya-shi Shiminkatsudo Suishin Center) 7-min. walk from
Sakae Sta., 5-min. walk from Yaba-cho Sta. Join anytime. Phone:
090-6595-1578 (Yumi) 090-4265-3033 (Ogata) E-mail:irohanihongonokai@yahoo.co.jp /Website:irohanihongonokai.web.fc2.com
Meeting & Activities
Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group(Provisional) - Meetings are held in principle every 4th Saturday at
various locations in Nagoya. Contact us via e-mail:amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on Twitter: @aimcg_nagoya★English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – Sat. 19:30 & Sun. 19:00
at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you
have a problem with alcohol.
★Nagoya Language Exchange - Japanese-language andEnglish-language learners meet once a month near Nagoya Sta. We chatand enjoy practicing English/Japanese conversation as well as learning
cultures. Let's learn language together! Website:
http://facebook.com/mamilearnersspace/★NAGOYA PREGNANCY GROUP - Meets monthly in Chikusa. Join us if
you are pregnant, TTC or have a baby under 1 year old. Information
about birthing, hospitals, breastfeeding and support in Nagoya.
Community and friendship for mums. Contact Michelle Suzuki, BirthDoula for details at nagoyadoula@gmail.com★SHONAI FC - Free international-community-based football / soccer,★Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Fri. Prayers & is open for five-timeprayers Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature
are also available. Honjin Sta., Exit 3 Call 052-486-2380 Website:
http://nagoyamosque.com★Nagoya Port Mosque – Fri. Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for fivetime prayers, every Sat. special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer.
Children’s Arabic lessons Sat. 15-minute walk from Aonami Line Inaei Sta.
Nagoya, Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Phone: 090-3251-5381★Nagoya Union Church - Join with Christians from many countries forworship & fellowship in English. Bible studies, small groups and Sunday
school also available. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo church near
Shinsakae and Takaoka stations. Email:sun4pm@nagoyaunionchurch.com Website:
http://www.nagoyaunionchurch.com/★New Testament Grace Church - An interdenominational Bible-based
spirit-filled focus on Jesus' finished work and His Grace, to see people set
free from addiction and find rest. 5 min. from Nagoya Sta. Worship
Service Hour - Sun. 14:00 - 16:00 Friendly atmosphere.
https://www.ntgrace.com/★The IMMANUEL Christian Fellowship - evangelical fellowshipwelcomes Filipinos and English-speaking people. Lively praise & worshipsongs, Tagalog & English sermon and Bible story lessons for Japanese
speaking kids. Worship service 13:00. Contact Pastor Solito at
090-8540-8260 or visit www.icfnagoya.org★The Japan Mosque - We warmly welcome all visitors from any
background who wish to learn about Islam. The doors of our mosque areopen to everyone. Phone: 0120-119-770; Website: www.alislam.jp

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NICライブラリーニュース 日本語学習をサポートする教材

The NIC Library collection holds around 28,000 books and other materials
that can be borrowed, from international paperbacks and picture books toJapanese literature and books on Japan, in English, Portuguese and several
other languages.
The NIC Library also holds an extensive collection of Japanese language
learning resources to help learners help themselves adjust to life in Japan bylearning the language.
The collection covers a broad range of needs and levels, from textbooks
helping children to adjust to school life, to those covering workplaceinteractions and specific academic disciplines.
For those looking to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, materials
covering vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening comprehension for all
levels are available.
Assistance with finding resources is available at the counter at the entrance.
Please feel free to ask staff if there is something you're looking for.
The NIC Library is located on the third floor of the Nagoya International
Center Building, across the corridor from the NIC Information Counter.
NIC Library hours: 9:00 – 19:00 Tuesday to Sunday
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/library/

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