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ENGLISH EDITION Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Phone: 052-581-0100「Nagoya Calendar」
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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Services - Visit or call the NIC 3F for more information - 052-581-0100
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. Tel:
052-581-0100, E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
Native English-speaking counselor available on
Sun. by appointment to provide support to those with difficulties intheir lives in Japan. Reservations: Call the NIC 3F Info Counter at052-581-0100.
★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 theanswering machine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you
back at a later date to schedule your appointment.

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 Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential
counseling service every Thu. (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F InfoCounter. Reservation required. Inquiries: RHQ, Tel: 078-361-1700(Website: www.rhq.gr.jp/english).
★The NIC Library ライブラリー
Borrow up to 6 books for a period of 14 days from NIC's collection ofover 10,000 English language books! Membership free, open to all
residents of the Chubu area. ID with current address required.

- Free Educational Counseling Services at the NIC A Valuable Resource for Foreigners and Japanese Living In & Around Nagoya
Do you have any unanswered questions about your child’s education?
Do you know about all your available options?
Do you need advice and don’t know who to ask?
Did you know that the Nagoya International Center offers an advice and counseling service to assist
children and their parents with education and school-related issues? A professional counselor is on
hand to provide information and advice on education for families of children of Japanese or foreign
nationality.
Consultations for children of foreign nationality cover such issues as・differences between education systems of the child's home country and Japan・admission to Japanese schools
・Japanese language schools and classes
・entrance examinations for senior high school・evening courses for junior high school
Consultations are also provided to address the educational concerns of Japanese families planning to
relocate overseas, or returning to Japan after living abroad.
■When: Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays 10:00 - 17:00 ※Reservation required■Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter■Cost: Free

■Reservations: Phone: 052-581-0100; E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp※Consultations are conducted in Japanese. Please inform us if interpreting is required when making
your reservation; consultation time may depend on interpreter availability.

Staying Up-to-Date with the NIC
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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 and easy Japanese.
Bookmark https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/evacuation/
for quick access to any updates.

Nagoya International Center News & EventsChildren's Story Book Time

外国語で楽しむ絵本の会

Listen to foreign
volunteers in the NIC’s
3F Library as they readstory books in theirown languages fromthe library’s vast
collection ofinternational children'sbooks. Participation isfree, and noreservations are
required!
All sessions are held at the NIC Library unless otherwise stated.
Upcoming Schedule:
Sat. 7 Mar. - English (10:30 - 11:00) at Nakamura Library (中村図書館), Nakamura Ward (中村区) Nakamura-cho Chanoki 25(中村町字茶ノ木25番地)
Sun. 22 Mar. – English (14:00 – 14:30)

Regional Internationalization Seminar 2020:
Changing Communities and Confusion Overcoming Uncertainty

地域の国際化セミナー2020「変わる地域、とまどう人々〜その『もやもや』の先に〜」This year's seminar looks at thetheme of building a multiculturalcommunity and the discord that
occurs between residents due tofactors such as differences inculture, and features a report on
the Shibazono Danchi (Saitama), a
housing complex where half ofthe occupants are non-Japanese,
and what the situation there
reveals about the shape ofcommunities of the future. The panel discussion will consider how
to face and overcome discord. Limited to 150 places, determinedon a first-in, first-served basis.
When: Sun. 8 Mar. (13:00 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Admission: Free
To apply, visit, call, or e-mail the NIC Exchange and Cooperation
Division, or visit https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp (Office hours 9:00 to
17:00, Tue. to Sun.).
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Midori Multicultural Event

みどり多文化交流会

Nagoya International Center, in collaboration with Midori
Tabunka-kyosei Boranetto, presents this event to bring
non-Japanese and Japanese locals together, featuring corners
where you can learn about disaster preparedness and crime
prevention, fun activities such as kendama (Japanese cup-and-ballgame) and crafts, Bon-odori dancing, dances from other countries,
and more. A good opportunity to enjoy meeting other locals.
When: Sun. 22 Mar. (13:30 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya Municipal Nanryō Elementary School (名古屋市立南陵小学校) in Midori Ward (緑区) Okehazamamorimae (桶狭間森前) 1348
Admission: Free; No reservation required.

Workshop for Children with Children'sbook author Isabelle Simler

フランス絵本作家Isabelle Simler氏と子どもたちとのワークショップ

Presented in collaboration with Alliance Francaise Association France
Aichi, this workshop for children aged 6 to 12 (and one parent /guardian) to learn about other cultures and languages will be
conducted by French children's picture book author Isabelle Simler, inJapan at the invitation of the French Embassy, Tokyo. Reservations
required; limited to 20 places.
When: Sun. 5 Apr. (14:00 - 16:00)
Where: NIC Library, Nagoya International Center 3F
Admission: Free
Reservations: Call the NIC Information Counter from Tue. 3 Mar.
(from 10:00); Phone: 052-581-0100

Registration and 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 ofvolunteer 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(14:30 to 16:30; no training session 5 Sep.).
When: ①Sat. 18 Apr., ②Fri. 3 Jul., ③Sat. 5 Sep., ④Fri. 6 Nov., ⑤
Sun. 7 Feb. (13:30 – 14:30 each session)
Where: Nagoya International Center
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division
before 17:00 the day before your preferred session.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Trio-Phone - The NIC Telephone Interpreter Service
Stuck at Home? No time to visit us? Need language assistance?

Call the NIC on Trio-Phone at 052-581-6112
Trio-Phone makes a 3-way call possible.
If you need to consult a government office, such as a ward office, municipal healthcenter, or a tax office, but can't speak Japanese, then call our Trio-Phone service andwe'll arrange a 3-way call between you, the service, and a NIC interpreter.
Trio-Phone service is available in these languages at the following times:

 English: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 - 19:00
 Portuguese & Spanish: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
 Chinese: Tuesday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 12:00,
13:00 - 17:00

 Korean & Filipino: Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
 Vietnamese: Wednesday & Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
 Nepali: Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00

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Living in Nagoya■About the Senior Citizens' Pass (Keirō Pass)
敬老パスについて

The City of Nagoya issues a Senior Citizen's Pass (Keirō Pass / 敬老パス) allowing the holder free travel
on Nagoya City Bus, Subway and other services. A fee is required for issue of the Keirō Pass.

DesignThe card is gold and bears the expiration date and name of the holder (in katakana).

Eligibility
Residents of Nagoya aged 65 and older (foreign nationals included)

How to use the Keirō Pass
To ride, touch the Keirō Pass IC card on the sensor at Subway wicket gates and on City Buses until it beeps.
Load the card with up to 20,000 Yen value to use as electronic money to purchase goods and travel on private transport services.

Transport services and sectors where Keirō Pass is valid
Transport service
City Bus, City Subway
Yutorito Line (ゆとりーとライン)
Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Me~guru (Nagoya sightseeing route bus)

Valid sector
All routes, all lines
Between Ozone (大曽根) and Kozoji (高蔵寺)
Whole line
Whole route*Using the Keirō Pass on the Kamiiida Line between Kamiiida (K01 / KM13) and Ajima (KM12)
When traveling between Kamiiida Sta. and Ajima Sta., use cash, etc. to charge the Keirō Pass beforehand. You can then submit an application, and have the appropriate fare reimbursed at a later date.

Issuance procedure
The Keirō Pass is issued by post. The following procedures are required.
Procedure
Eligible persons
You will be sent information on the application procedure around three months
before your birth month.
If the fee is paid by the date specified, you will be sent a Keirō Pass valid for one
Persons about to turn 65 years oldyear, from the day before your birth date, to the day two days before your birthdate of the following year.
Inquire at the Welfare Division of your local ward office or Residents’ Welfare
Persons aged 65 or older who do not have a Keirō
Division of your local branch office.It will take about one month for the Keirō
Pass (including persons who have moved to Nagoya
Pass to be delivered after payment of the fee.
City from another municipality)

Fee
The issuance fee applicable varies according to the following categories.
Amount1,000 Yen
3,000 Yen
5,000 Yen
*Base amounts are as follows.
Category
Person with no dependent relatives
Person with dependent relatives
Widow / Widower / Person with disability

Category
Persons whose total household income is less than the base amount *Persons receiving public assistance or support benefits for Remaining Japanese in China
Persons whose total individual income is less than the base amount, but otherhousehold members’ total income exceeds the base amountPersons whose total individual income exceeds the base amountBase amount350,000 Yen
350,000 Yen × (dependent relative +1) + 210,000 Yen
1,250,000 Yen

Period of validity of the Keirō Pass

 The Keirō Pass is valid for one year from the start date indicated on the card.
 The holder will be sent information on how to renew the card one month prior to the expiration of the Keirō Pass.
 The renewal procedure for the Keirō Pass can be carried out at Nagoya City Subway stations, ward offices, or post offices, from 29 days prior to the

expiration of the current card.
★See the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for more information on the Keirō Pass.

Applications and inquiries

Please inquire at the Welfare Division of your local ward office or Residents’ Welfare Division of your local branch office.

■Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Ward

■Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency

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:
1 Mar. (8:45 - 12:00)
22 Mar. (8:45 - 12:00)
29 Mar. (8:45 - 14:00)*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited to submission and issuance of documents
concerning changing one's residence to or from the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be aware that some procedures may not be available. You
may be asked to come at a later date for procedures requiringconfirmation 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 atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .

休日診療所、
名古屋医師会急病センター

and Branch Offices 区役所・支所の日曜窓口

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Clinics in Nagoya

Did you know that emergency treatment is available when regular
medical facilities are closed (on Sundays, national holidays, during
the year-end / New Year holiday period, and at night)? Make sure
you know where your closest clinic is, just in 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 the Cityof 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 websiteat:http://www.qq.pref.aichi.jp/

Living in Nagoya
Living Q & A: I can't register my personal seal with my name in kanji

外国人暮らしのQ&A「印鑑登録に漢字はダメと言われた」

I heard that my foreign acquaintance registered their personal seal with their name in kanji, but when I saidat the ward office that I wanted to register my kanji personal seal, I was told that unless my name on theseal was in the alphabet, I wouldn't be able to register it. Why can't I register a kanji seal?
The personal seal registration system (inkan tōroku shōmei seido / 印鑑登録証明制度) is a system for certifying that the personalseal (inkan / 印鑑, also referred to as jitsuin / 実印) that one uses on contracts and other important documents is, indeed, your own.
The system is not governed by any law, but rather based on ordinances and regulations adopted by each municipality.
Under the City of Nagoya's inkan regulations, persons eligible to register an inkan are those registered on the City of Nagoya Basic
Resident Register, other than persons under 15 years of age and adult wards. To register an inkan, you must apply to the local
government office of the municipality in which you reside.
Characters or letters that can be registered are those included in one's full name (shimei / 氏名), surname (uji / 氏), given name(mei / 名), or maiden name (kyūuji / 旧氏), or a combination of some of the characters or letters in one's family name, given nameor maiden name (although it may not be possible to register some combinations).
In the case of foreign residents, in addition to one's name as registered on the Resident Register (jūminhyō / 住民票), i.e. yourname as inscribed on your Resident Card (zairyū kado / 在留カード) or Special Permanent Resident Certificate, it is sometimes
possible to register an alias or nickname (tsūshōmei / 通称名) as recorded on your Resident Register entry, or the katakana
rendering or simplified Chinese rendering of your name as recorded on the Resident Register.
If you do not have a kanji rendering of your name recorded on your Resident Register, you will not be able to register an inkan withkanji. To register an inkan with kanji, you will need to request at the counter of your local municipal government office to have yourkanji alias recorded on your Resident Register. In order to have your kanji alias recorded on your Resident Register, you will need toprovide evidence that you use the alias in your daily social activities, and have been using it for around one
year.
This explanation has used the City of Nagoya as an example, but as the inkan registration system is subject tolocal regulations of each municipality, the conditions of the actual registration are determined by your local
government. Please inquire at your local government office for more details.

Read the Signs – Nagoya Meshi 看板を読もう「名古屋めし」
Some expressions to look for to help you find tasty local fare at restaurants.

Misokatsu(Miso) Nikomi udon

Key expressions:

Key expressions:

みそ・味噌 miso (miso)
かつ・カツ katsu ([pork] cutlet, crumbed and fried)
定食 teishoku (meal, i.e. main dish with a bowl of

煮込み nikomi (boiled / simmered in [miso] broth)
うどん udon (udon noodles)

rice, miso soup, pickles, etc.)

Miso kushikatsu

DoteniKey expression:

Key expression:

みそ串かつ miso kushikatsu (deep-fried skewered meatwith miso sauce)

どて煮・土手煮 doteni (beef sinew stewed in miso)

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Highlights / Exhibitions - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change CLUB ENDOJI

Tagata Shrine Hōnen Matsuri

クラブ円頓寺田縣神社豊年祭

A well-known unique festival
where villagers carry on theirshoulders a portable shrine
which bears a 2m-longphallus-shaped wooden
sculpture. They offer this hugecarving at the shrine praying
for a plentiful harvest, thegrowth of all things, and the
Photo courtesy of Komaki Volunteer Interpreters
perpetuation of one’s
descendants. The portableshrine-bearing procession is a designated Intangible Folk Cultural
Property of Komaki City. If you are only in Japan for a short time, this is afestival you should not miss. In addition, the Komaki Volunteer
Interpreters offer a guide service for free; reservations required.
When: Sun. 15 Mar. (10:00 - 16:00; procession 14:00 - 15:30)
Where: Tagata Jinja (田縣神社), Komaki City (小牧市)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Tagatajinja-mae Sta. (田県神社前駅, KM03),
on the Meitetsu Komaki Line (名鉄小牧線); from Subway Heian-dori Sta.
(地下鉄平安通駅, K02 / M11) take the Kami-iida Subway Line (地下鉄上飯田線) bound for Inuyama (犬山).
Guide reservations: Contact the Komaki Volunteer Interpreters (Phone:
090-8072-2817; E-mail: noopy2476@yahoo.co.jp) by 14 Mar.

All-Japan Gyōza Festival 2020 Spring in
Moricoro Park
全日本ぎょうざ祭り2020年春inモリコロパーク

The All-Japan Gyōza Festival isa celebration of gyōza, thestuffed dumplings loved by all.
Enjoy gyōza from populareateries across the Tōkai
region, as well as areas famous
for their gyōza such as
Utsunomiya and Hamamatsu,
and original varieties featuringlocal ingredients from all over
Photo courtesy of All-Japan Gyōza Festival Secretariat
the country.
When: Fri. 20 (nat. hol.) toSun. 22 Mar. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30)
Where: Green Square (大芝生広場) in Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative
Park (Moricoro Park) (愛・地球博記念公園[モリコロパーク]) in Nagakute City
(長久手市)
Access: A short walk from Ai・Chikyūhaku Kinen Kōen Sta. (愛・地球博記念
公園駅, L07) on the Linimo Line (リニモ)
Admission: Adult 1 Day Ticket 600 Yen; Elementary school students
and younger free (Re-entry permitted on the same day only. Additionalcharges apply for food and beverages.)
Website: https://gyozamatsuri.jp/ (Japanese)

Handa Spring Festivals 半田の春祭り

The Handa Spring Festivals
are a series of festivals heldin various parts of Handa
City between mid-Marchand early May. The events
feature spectacular floats (山車 / dashi) and mechanicalpuppets (からくり / karakuri),attracting festival lovers
from all over Japan. The
following is a list of festivalsby district / festival name,① dates and ② access.

Kami Handa Chintoro Matsuri

・Yanabe (岩滑) ① Sat. 11 & Sun. 12 Apr. ② A 5-min. walk from
Handaguchi Sta. (半田口駅, KC10), Meitetsu Kōwa Line (名鉄河和線)
・Yanabe Shinden (岩滑新田) ① Sat. 11 & Sun. 12 Apr. ② A 30-min.
walk from Handaguchi Sta. (半田口駅, KC10), Meitetsu Kōwa Line・Kami Handa (上半田) / Chintoro Matsuri (ちんとろ祭) ① Sat. 11 &Sun. 12 Apr. ② A 2-min. walk from Sumiyoshichō Sta. (住吉町駅,
KC11), Meitetsu Kōwa Line・Kyōwa (協和) ① Sat. 11 & Sun. 12 Apr. ② A 7-min. walk fromNAGOYA CALENDAR

Inuyama Castle Spring Festival

犬山祭

Beginning in 1635, theannual festival of Haritsuna
Shrine (針綱神社) features 13
traditional 3-tiered festival
floats trundling through thetown’s cherry blossom-lined
streets; between 18:00 and
21:30 these floats are
illuminated. Combine a visit
to the festival with a visit toJapan’s oldest castle Inuyama Castle.
When: Sat. 4 Apr. andSun. 5 Apr. (9:00 – 21:30.
All times mentioned are to
be confirmed.)
Access: Located near
Inuyama Sta. (犬山駅, IY15)
Photo courtesy of Inuyama City Tourism Associationon the Meitetsu Inuyama
Line (名鉄犬山線).
About the Castle: Open (9:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:30) and is a
15-minute walk west from Inuyamayūen Sta. (犬山遊園駅, IY16).
Admission is 550 Yen for adults and 110 Yen for Elementary andJunior HS students.

Chita Handa Sta. (知多半田駅, KC12), Meitetsu Kōwa Line・Narawa (成岩) ① Sat. 11 & Sun. 12 Apr. ② A 7-min. walk from
Narawa Sta. (成岩駅, KC13) or a 10-min. walk from Aoyama Sta. (青山駅, KC14), Meitetsu Kōwa Line・Nishi Narawa (西成岩) ① Sat. 11 & Sun. 12 Apr. ② A 20-min. walkfrom Aoyama Sta. (青山駅, KC14) or Narawa Sta. (成岩, KC13),
Meitetsu Kōwa Line・Okkawa (乙川) ① Sat. 21 & Sun. 22 Mar. ② A 5-minute walknorth from Okkawa Sta. (乙川駅, CE06) on the JR Taketoyo Line (武豊線)

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One of Nagoya's oldest
shopping arcades, theEndōji shopping district, istransformed into a dancehall in this event with local
products + art + music as
its concept. Enjoy music,
tasty food and drinks andshopping at stalls offering
the finest products from
Photo courtesy of Endōji Shōtengai Shinkō Kumiai
long-established local
vendors, in the nostalgic arcade atmosphere.
When: Sat. 28 and Sun. 29 Mar. (11:00 - 20:00)
Where: Endōji Shopping Arcade (円頓寺商店街), Nishi Ward (西区)
Access: A 5-minute walk north from Kokusai Center Sta. (国際センター駅, S03) Exit 2 on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.nagoyatv.com/clubendoji/ (Japanese)

・Itayama (板山) ① Sat. 11 & Sun. 12 Apr. ② Take the Handa –Tokoname (半田・常滑) route Chita Bus to the Itayama (板山) bus stop.
A 5-min. walk from Itayama bus stop.
・Shimo Handa (下半田) ① Sat. 18 & Sun. 19 Apr. ② A 5-min. walkfrom Handa Sta. (半田駅, CE07), JR Taketoyo Line (JR武豊線) or a
10-min. walk from Chita
Handa Sta. (知多半田駅,
KC12), Meitetsu Kōwa Line・Kamezaki (亀崎) /Kamezaki Shiohi Matsuri (亀崎潮干祭) ① Sun. 3 & Mon. 4
May ② A 10-min. walkfrom Kamezaki Sta. (亀崎駅,
CE05), JR Taketoyo Line
*Pulling of floats throughthe sea will take place on 3
May only due to tide level.

Kamezaki Shiohi Matsuri.
Photos courtesy of Handa City.

Website: http://dashimatsuri.jp/matsuri.html (Japanese)Exhibitions - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family

特別展「尾張徳川家の雛まつり」
Passed down through the collectionof the Tokugawa Art Museum arehina dolls and implements crafted
especially for the daughters of the
Owari Tokugawa family, each ofwhich boasts a fine quality befittingof the senior line of the threebranches of the Tokugawa family.
Be amazed by the exquisite
craftsmanship of the doll furnishings,
Yusoku Hina Dolls
Edo period,19th century
miniatures of the princesses' actual
The Tokugawa Art Museum
wedding trousseaus. Anotherhighlight is the enormous display featuring the hina dolls and accessories ofthree generations of women of the Owari Tokugawa family from the Meiji,
Taishō and Shōwa periods. See an extravagant and elegant world of the DollFestival only possible in a household of the daimyō elite.
When: Until Sun. 5 Apr. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30.) Closed
Mondays.
Where: The Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: By train: a 10-minute walk from JR Ōzone Sta. (大曽根駅, CF04)
South Exit (南出口) on the JR Chuō Line (JR中央本線). By bus: From Sakae,take a City Bus for Hikiyama (引山) or Shikenya (四軒家); Leaving from Stop
No. 3, Sakae Bus Terminal (Oasis 21). Get off at Tokugawaen Shindeki (徳川園新出来) Bus Stop.
Admission: General admission 1,400 Yen; University & Senior HS students
700 Yen; Junior HS and elementary students 500 Yen.
Website: https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/en/

Kyō-yaki (Kyoto ware) - The technique that made history「京焼・その技が歴史をつくる」
With the Meiji Restoration and the transfer ofnational capital functions, as well as the Emperor
and the upper classes, to Tokyo, high-end
Kyō-yaki (Kyoto ware) lost what had been its
market, prompting Kinkōzan Sōbee of Awata andothers to turn their attention abroad, where they
were successful in garnering high praise for their
Kyō-Satsuma, brilliantly-decorated Satsuma ware
created with a refined aesthetic unique to Kyoto.
This exhibition presents the world of Kyoto ware,ceramic pieces primarily from the Meiji andTaisho periods, the result of continuous researchby craftsmen seeking to create revolutionary
ceramic ware while upholding tradition.
When: Sat. 14 Mar. to Sun. 14 Jun. (10:00 17:00; Last entry by 16:30) Closed Mondays (orthe following business day if it falls on a national holiday).
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: A 4-minute walk from Shinsakae-machi Sta. (新栄町駅, H11) Exit 1
on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線) or Takaoka Sta. (高岳駅,
S06) Exit 3 on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (桜通線).
Admission: General admission 1,000 (800) Yen; University & Senior HS
students, Seniors (over 65) 800 (600) Yen; Junior HS students 600 (400) Yen;
Holders of a Certificate of Disability 700 (500) Yen; Elementary school
students and younger free. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more.
Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Mammoth Exhibition

特別展「マンモス展〜その『生命』の過去と未来〜」This exhibition features frozen specimens ofancient creatures, including some being
exhibited for the first time in the world, recently
excavated from the permafrost of Sakha
Republic in the Russian Federation. The Yukagir
mammoth, exhibited at Expo 2005 Aichi, will
also be returning to Japan for the exhibition.
Explore the age in which mammoths lived andcurrent cutting edge life science, find out what
cutting edge technology promises for the future,and ponder the nature of life itself.
When: Sat. 14 Mar. to Sun. 14 Jun. (9:30 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed Mondays (open
4 May), the third Friday of the month (open 20
Mar.), and Thu. 7 May.
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Science andTechnology Building (理工館) B2F Temporary Exhibition Hall (イベントホール)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07) Exit 5
on the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Admission: General admission 1,600 (1,400) Yen; University & Senior HS
students 900 (700) Yen, student ID required; Junior HS & Elementary school
students 500 (300) Yen. Prices in () are for advance sale tickets, available
from ticket agents including Ticket Pia (P-code: 685-063). Covers entry to all
Nagoya City Science Museum exhibits, excluding the planetarium.
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/
Exhibition website: http://www.mammothten-nagoya.jp/

Other current exhibitions

For more information on current exhibitions inand around Nagoya, see the NIC website atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp

Yokoyama Art Museum: Transcending Eras - Early Modern
and Modern Ceramic Beauty
横山美術館「 じだいをつなぐ 近代・現代陶磁の美」

When: Until Sun. 1 Mar. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30)
Closed Mondays.
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Nagoya City Art Museum: Kishida Riusei – A
Retrospective 名古屋市美術館「没後90年記念 岸田劉生展」

When: Until Sun. 1 Mar. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区)
Website: http://www.art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

Menard Art Museum: A General Collection - Music
Beyond the Picture Frame - What sort of sound can beheard there?

メナード美術館「所蔵企画展 額縁のむこうの音楽−そこにはどんな音が聴こえるのか？」

When: Until Sun. 8 Mar. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays.
Where: Menard Art Museum (メナード美術館), Komaki City (小牧市)
Website: https://museum.menard.co.jp/

Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art: Kimura - A Japanese
Painter in France ヤマザキ マザック 美術館「フランスに生きた日本人画家 木村忠太の世界 色と線の美しい記憶」

When: Until Sun. 8 Mar. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun. &national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック 美術館) in Higashi Ward (東区)Website: www.mazak-art.com

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art: Masterpieces of
Impressionism: The Courtauld Collection
愛知県美術館「コートールド美術館展 魅惑の印象派」

When: Until Sun. 15 Mar. (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on Fridays;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 9Mar.).
Where: Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (愛知県美術館), Aichi Arts
Center (愛知芸術文化センター) 10F
Exhibition website: https://courtauld.jp/

Nagoya City Museum: YANASE Takashi and Anpanman:
YANASE Takashi's 100th Birthday Special Exhibition

名古屋市博物館 特別展「やなせたかし生誕100周年記念やなせたかしとアンパ
ンマン展」

When: Until Sun. 29 Mar. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30)
Closed Mondays (or the next weekday when Monday is a national
holiday) and the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/

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In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Agricultural Center dela Farm Weeping
Plum Blossom Festival
農業センターdelaふぁーむ しだれ梅まつり

The Agricultural Center is home to one of the largest weeping
plum blossom gardens in Japan, with 12 varieties and around 700
individual trees. Check the state of the plum blossoms before yougo, on the Agricultural Center’s Facebook page.
When: Until Sun. 15 Mar. (9:00 – 16:30) Dates may change
depending on the state of the plum blossoms.
Where: Agricultural Center dela Farm (農業センターdelaふぁーむ),
Tempaku Ward (天白区)
Access: A 20-minute walk from Hirabari Sta. (平針駅, T19) or AkaikeSta. (赤池, T20) on the subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線); By bus:
From Hirabari take the City Bus for Chikatetsu Hara (地下鉄原) to
Nōgyō Sentā Kita (農業センター北) bus stop, walk for 5 minutes.
From Akaike take the Meitetsu Bus for Yūfukuji (祐福寺) or Zengo(前後) to Araike (荒池) bus stop, walk for 6 minutes.
Parking: 500 Yen for cars, 150 Yen for motorbikes and scooters.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noucenter (Japanese)

Nagoya Stone Festival

第4回なごや 石フェス™

If you love stones, you’re not alone. This event features exhibits
and sales of stones from all over the world, including naturalstones, minerals, fossils, precious stones, gemstones, meteorites
and more. There’s also a free stone each for 10,000 visitors (withadvance submission of entry form).
When: Fri. 13 Mar. (15:00 - 19:00), Sat. 14 Mar. (10:00 - 18:00)
and Sun. 15 Mar. (10:00 - 16:00)
Where: Fukiage Hall (吹上ホール), Chikusa Ward (千種区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Fukiage Sta. (吹上駅, S09) Exit 5 on
the Sakura-dori Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: Free
Website: https://mf-show.com/ (Japanese)

Hisayaodori Garden Flarie

久屋大通庭園フラリエ

 Japanese Camellia Exhibition つばき展
An exhibition of tsubaki (ツバキ / camellia), caringly

cultivated by Flariemembers. Camellia
seedlings will also be
available for purchase.
When: Fri. 13 Mar. to
Mon. 16 Mar. (10:00 17:00)
Camellia growing
Photo courtesy of Hisayaodori Garden Flarie
workshop – Sun. 15 Mar.
(①11:00 - 11:30 ②14:00 14:30), 1,000 Yen, limited to 30 places each session.
 The 7th Succulent and Greenery Marché
第7回多肉とみどりのマルシェ

A market with flowers, succulents and other plants as well as
handmade goods, and workshops featuring Mikami Masashi
and Hagane Naoyuki.
When: Fri. 20 Mar. to Sun. 22 Mar. (9:00 - 17:00)
 Nagoya Orchid Fair & Carnivorous Plant Fair 2020
名古屋らんフェア＆食虫植物フェア2020

An exhibition by growers featuring a diverse array of orchids,
and plant sales. Plus a special exhibit on the World ofNepenthes. A number of workshops on subjects including
orchid moss balls and planting venus flytraps will be held eachday, with an auction on 30 Mar. (from 13:00).
When: Fri. 27 Mar. to Mon. 30 Mar. (10:00 - 17:00; 10:00 16:00 on 30 Mar.)
Where: Hisayaodori Garden Flarie (久屋大通庭園フラリエ), Naka Ward
(中区)
Access: Approximately a 3-minute walk from Yaba-cho Sta. (矢場町駅, M04) Exit 4 on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線); or a
5-minute walk from Kamimaezu Sta. (上前津駅, M03/T09) Exit 1 on
the Subway Meijo and Tsurumai lines (地下鉄名城・鶴舞線).
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.flarie.jp/ (Japanese)08

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The 32nd Tabi Matsuri Nagoya 2020

第32回 旅まつり名古屋2020〜旅と宿と人のふれあい〜
An event packed with hints to help you choose your next holiday destination.
This fun-filled two-day travel fest features tourism booths for destinations
domestic and international, cuisines from various parts of Japan, as well as
regional mascot characters and performances on stage, and a chance to win
prizes by completing a stamp rally.
When: Sat. 14 and Sun. 15 Mar. (10:00 – 17:00)
Where: Edion Hisaya Hiroba (エディオン久屋広場) and Angel Hiroba (エンゼル広場) in Hisaya Ōdōri Park (久屋大通公園), in Sakae (栄), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A short walk from Yaba-cho Sta. (矢場町駅, M04) Exit 6 on the
Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Free
Website: http://tabimatsuri-nagoya.jp/ (Japanese)

Oh-Agata Shrine Hōnensai

大縣神社豊年祭
Held at Oh-Agata Shrine to pray for a plentiful harvest and peace throughout
the land, this is one of the famous festivals welcoming spring to the Owari
district. The main events are the dedication of a huge 600kg kagami-mochi(pounded rice cake); and a procession of some 250 people accompanying
the deity Sarutahiko from Morokuwa Shrine near Gakuden Sta. to Oh-Agata
Shrine. There is also a dedication of taiko drums and other musicalperformances, culminating in mochi-maki (rice cake throwing) at 16:00 withthe scattering of 3,300 pieces of red and white mochi.
When: Sun. 15 Mar. (11:00 - 16:00)
Where: Oh-Agata Jinja (大縣神社) in Inuyama City (犬山市). Procession begins
at Morokuwa Shrine (諸钁神社).
Access: About a 20-minute walk east of Gakuden Sta. (楽田駅, KM02) on
the Meitetsu Komaki Line (名鉄小牧線)

Upcoming events at Atsuta Shrine

熱田神宮・摂社 近日の祭典
 Kinensai 祈年祭
Observed in spring as
preparations for planting crops
begin, Kinensai is held at Atsuta
Jingū to pray for an abundant
harvest and prosperity. Sincelong ago it has been believedthat gods come down to thevillage at the beginning of spring
and watch over people as they
go about their lives, and return
Photos courtesy of Atsuta Jingūto the mountains once theharvest is finished in the autumn.
From 10:00, beginning with the Main Shrine, the Kinensai ceremony isperformed at all shrines within and outside the precinct. This is followed
at 14:00 by the dedication of an offering before the deity at Mita Shrine(御田神社), the rite of otogui (烏喰), in which attendants call to the crows
as the offering is thrown to them on the rooftop, and the performance ofa dance known as karakamimai (韓神舞).
Many Aichi farmers affiliated with Atsuta Jingū who provide theagricultural produce offered at the shrines' annual rituals attend during
the Kinensai from 10:00.
When: Tue. 17 Mar. (from 10:00)
Where: Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮), in Atsuta Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Jingū-mae Sta. (神宮前駅) on the Meitetsu
Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線); or an 8-minute walk from Atsuta Sta. (熱田駅) on the JR Tōkaidō Line (JR東海道線); or a 7-minute walk from Jingu
Nishi Sta. (神宮西駅) on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線).
Website: https://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/

 Hikamianego Shrine Daidai-kagura 氷上姉子神社太々神楽

Offerings of satokagura (里神楽 /folk kagura, Shinto theatricaldance), brimming with rustic
ambience, are made to the deity
at Hikamianego Shrine, anauxiliary shrine of Atsuta Shrine,on the last Sunday of March.
Kagura dances originallyperformed at Atsuta Shrine aresaid to have been passed downat this shrine.
When: Sun. 29 Mar. (From 14:00)
Where: Hikamianego Jinja (氷上姉子神社), Midori Ward (緑区) Ōdaka-chō
Hikamiyama (大高町火上山) 1-3
Access: A 20-minute walk west from Ōdaka Sta. (大高駅) on the JR
Tōkaidō Line (JR東海道本線)

In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Spring events in Nagoya City
Tōgokusan Fruits Park Spring Festival

東谷山フルーツパーク「春まつり」
Spring at Tōgokusan Fruits Park begins with the plum blossoms,
followed by the flowers of apricot trees, peach trees, Asian pear
trees, and other fruit trees, reaching a climax in early- to mid-April
with the weeping cherry blossoms. Attractions during the Spring
Festival include exhibits of dried fruits and nuts (29 Feb. to 15 Mar.)and cherry blossoms. There's also a Strawberry Fair (14 to 22 Mar.)
with strawberry sweets, and a Weeping Cherry Blossom Festival (earlyApr.).
When: Sun. 1 Mar. to late Apr. (9:00 - 16:30) Closed Mondays (orthe following business day if Monday is a national holiday)
Where: Tōgokusan Fruits Park (東谷山フルーツパーク), Moriyama Ward(守山区) Kamishidami Tōgoku 2110 (大字上志段味字東谷2110)
Access: A 25-minute walk south from Kōzōji Sta. (高蔵寺駅, CF09)
South Exit on the JR Chuo and Aichi Loop lines (JR中央線・愛知環状鉄道線); or by City Bus (市バス) a 13-minute walk from the Tōgokusan
Fruits Park (東谷山フルーツパーク) bus stop. Parking available for 840
cars (fee applies during the Weeping Cherry Blossom Festival).
Admission: Free, but a fee is required to enter the World TropicalFruit Glasshouse (Adults 300 Yen; Junior HS students and youngerfree).
Website: http://www.fruitpark.org/

Nagoya City Agriculture Park /Todagawa Green

農業文化園・戸田川緑地 さくらまつり
Several varieties of cherry
blossoms can be enjoyed at
Todagawa Green over around
two months up to late April,
starting with Kawazu-zakura(Cerasus lannesiana, which
blooms from early to lateMarch), followed by
Kanhi-zakura (Cerasus
campanulata), Somei-yoshino
Kawazu-zakura.
and Sato-zakura, with aroundPhoto courtesy of Todagawa Green Management
1,000 trees in total.
CenterWhen: Fri. 20 Mar. (nat. hol.) to Sun. 19 Apr.
Where: Nagoya City Agriculture Park / Todagawa Green (農業文化園・戸田川緑地), Minato Ward (港区)
Access: From Tokai-dori Sta. (東海通駅, E04) on the Subway Meiko Line
(地下鉄名港線), take the City Bus (市バス) bound for Kawaikobashi (河合小橋, departs terminal ③), alight at Nanyōshisho (南陽支所) and walk northfor about 5 minutes. From Takabata Sta. (高畑駅, H01) on the Subway
Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線), take the City Bus (市バス) bound for
Kawaikobashi (河合小橋, departs terminal ⑤), alight at Nanyōshisho (南陽支所) and walk north for about 5 minutes. From Haruta Sta. (春田駅,
CJ02) on the JR Kansai Line (JR関西線), take the Nanyō Circuit Bus (南陽巡回バス, departs terminal ②) clockwise course (右回り), alight at
Todagawa-ryokuchi (戸田川緑地).
Website: http://bunkaen-todagawa.jp/ (Japanese)

Arakogawa Park Cherry Blossom Festival

荒子川公園 さくらまつり
From late March, around 1,000 Somei-Yoshino trees come into bloom,
and the Cherry Blossom Festival begins. The cherry blossoms at night,
illuminated by traditional bonbori lanterns, are highly recommended, andthere are concerts and a variety of activities to enjoy.
When: Fri. 20 Mar. (nat. hol.) to Thu. 9 Apr.
Where: Arakogawa Park (荒子川公園), Minato Ward (港区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Arakogawa-kōen Sta. (荒子川公園駅,
AN08) on the Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Website: http://www.nga.or.jp/park/arako1-html/

OFF LINE BUY and TRADE swap meet 12th

The 12th edition of one of the largest indoor swap meets in Japan, witha huge venue filled with over 250 booths of diverse genres including car
and bike parts, American items, used clothing, vintage furniture, leather
goods and more. In addition to the swap meet, there'll be a variety ofevents running concurrently, and numerous food and beverage booths.
When: Sun. 29 Mar. (11:00 – 17:00)
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Sta. (金城ふ頭駅, AN11) on the
Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Admission: 1,500 Yen
Website: http://offlinebuyandtrade.com/ (Japanese)

Nagoya Castle Spring Festival

名古屋城春まつり

The spring festival at Nagoya Castle, famous for its cherry blossoms.
A variety of events and performances will be held in the castle
grounds during the festival. From late March until early April you can
see the beautiful cherry blossoms, and they will also be lit up at night.
Make your visit a memorable one and enjoy the elegant beauty of
the illuminated flowers and the castle tower during the grounds'
extended opening hours.
When: 20 Mar. to 6 May (to be confirmed) (Regular hours - until
16:30. 27 Mar. to 12 Apr. – until 19:30; 6 Apr. – until 16:30; 13 Apr.
to 6 May – until 17:30. Last entry to the Hommaru Palace 30 minutes
before closing.) The entrance area of Hommaru Palace will be lit up
from sunset until 19:30 from 20 Mar. to 12 Apr. (to be confirmed).
Where: Nagoya Castle grounds (名古屋城内).
Access: A short walk from Shiyakusho (City Hall) Sta. (市役所駅) on
the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線)
Castle Entrance Fee: General Admission 500 Yen; entry free for
Junior HS Students and younger.
※The Main Tower is currently closed.

Tsuruma Park Flower Festival

鶴舞公園 花まつり

Feel the arrival of spring withflowers including plumblossoms and Japanese witch
hazel (Hamamelis japonica) at
Tsuruma Park. The blossomsof the Somei-yoshino cherrytrees in the cherry blossom
grove are famed as one ofJapan's top 100 cherry
blossom viewing spots. There
are also lots of events on
Photo courtesy of Nagoya City Greenification
during the Flower Festival,
Center (Tsuruma Park)
including the chance to see
the cherry blossoms lit up at night and a beer garden, as well as
concerts, the tea ceremony, and more.
When: Wed. 25 Mar. to Sun. 7 Jun.
Where: Tsuruma Park (鶴舞公園), Shōwa Ward (昭和区)
Access: Outside Tsurumai Sta. (鶴舞駅, CF02 / T10) on the JR Chūō
Line (JR中央線) and Subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線) Exit 4.
Admission: Free. Charges apply for some events, food & drink, etc.

Shonai Ryokuchi Spring Flower Festival Rapeseed & Cherry Blossoms
庄内緑地 春の華まつり〜ナノハナ・サクラ〜

Witness the spectacle of
Shonai Ryokuchi park's
approximately 28,000
Rapeseed plants and 700
Somei-yoshino cherry
blossoms as they come into
bloom. Attractions on
Saturdays and Sundays
during the festival include
Photo courtesy of Shonai Ryokuchi Management Officeconcerts and a Park Cafewith food trucks.
When: Sat. 28 Mar. to Sun. 12 Apr.
Where: Shonai Ryokuchi (庄内緑地), Nishi Ward (西区)
Access: Just south from Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Sta. (庄内緑地公園
駅, T02) Exit 2, on the Subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線)

Ōsu Spring Festival

大須春まつりThe Ōsu Shopping District throngs with people during the Ōsu Spring
Festival. With attractions such as 'all-you-can-grab' specials at certain
stores in the arcade, Ōsu-daiko drum performances, and eccentricchindon'ya marching bands, enjoy an Osu that's even more lively thanusual.
When: Sat. 4 and Sun. 5 Apr.
Where: Ōsu Shopping District (大須商店街), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 2-minute walk from Osu Kannon Sta. (大須観音駅, T08) on the
Subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線), or an 2-minute walk from
Kamimaezu Sta. (上前津駅) on the Subway Tsurumai and Meijo Lines (鶴舞・名城線, T09 / M03).

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change As the sakura begin to bloom“sakura matsuri (festivals)” areheld in many places. Decorations are put up, street stalls
are put out and everythingturns into a festive mood.
People go out and take walks
under the sakura trees.

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

Hanami (花見)Japan has a cultural traditionof enjoying sakura (cherry
blossoms) called hanami.
From late March to early
April, sakura – specifically the
species, Somei-yoshino –begin to bloom. When the
sakura are in full bloom many
people go out for hanami.

Also, people have parties
with their friends orcoworkers, eating anddrinking under the sakura infull bloom. Sometimes you
see new hires or first year
university students staking
claim on spots and getting
ready for the party.

Hanami is a Japanese event with a long history. People look at flowers
such as sakura and plum blossoms and celebrate
the coming of spring
Every year from February to April, local civilian
weather organizations in each region announce
their forecast for when sakura will bloom. The line
connecting the areas where the sakura will begin
to bloom on the same day is known as the sakura
front (桜前線).

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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.

★JUDY ジュディ 虹の彼方に

Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley / dir. Rupert Goold/From Mar. 6 <1><2><5>★JEREMIAH TERMINATOR LEROY

ふたりのＪ
・Ｔ・リロイ ベストセラー作家の裏の裏

Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern / dir. Justin Kelly/From Mar. 7 <5>★EDIE

イーディ、83 歳 はじめての山登り

Sheila Hancock, Kevin Guthrie / dir. Simon Hunter /From Mar.7 <5>★ONWARD

２分の１の魔法★DOLITTLE

ドクター・ドリトル

Tom Holland, Chris Pratt / dir. Dan Scanlon /From Mar.13 <1><2><4>
Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas/ dir. Stephen Gaghan /From Mar. 20 <4>

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NAGOYA CALENDAR★BIRDS OF PREY

ハーレイ・クインの華麗なる覚醒 Birds of Prey

Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead/ dir. Cathy Yan /From Mar. 20 <4>★AND THEN WE DANCED

ダンサー そして私たちは踊った

Levan Gelbakhiani, Bachi Valishvili / dir. Levan Akin /From Mar. 21 <6>★SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

ソニック・ザ・ムービー

James Marsden, Tika Sumpter/ dir. Jeff Fowler/From Mar. 27 <4>★LITTLE WOMEN

ストーリー・オブ・マイライフ / わたしの若草物語

Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson/ dir. Greta Gerwig/From Mar. 27 <4>★HARRIET

ハリエット

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. / dir. Kasi Lemmons /From Mar. 27 <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 tiny.cc/NCBB 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).
★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)★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)★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 1-minute walk from Kurumamichi Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:052-936-0039
Japanese Language Classes
Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00 - 11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter - near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 4,200 Yen in total for all 14
lessons; handouts extra. Term: 6 Apr. to 13 Jul. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)”A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na” Japanese Conversation Class - Thu. from10:30 to 12:00 at Aichi Int'l Plaza; 2 blocks west of Shiyakusho Sta. Exit
5. Classes 9 Jan. to 12 Mar., 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons. (Next term 16 Apr.
to 9 Jul., 2,600 Yen for 13 lessons.) Join anytime. Phone: Miki052-723-7297; Email: akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★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★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★Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30. Hoshigaoka
Community Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway Hoshigaoka Sta. Exit 4)
Current term 7 Jan. - 17 Mar. 3,000 Yen/term plus textbook cost.
Beginner & Intermediate Class. Inquiries - E-mail:hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone: 080-4547−9290; Website:
http://nirokukai.com★Japanese class for beginners - Sat. AM, Nadya Park 6F (Nagoya City
Civic Activity Promotion Center) , 7-min. walk from Sakae Sta. exit 7 & 8.
Beginner - 10:00-11:20, Upper - 11:25-12:25. Feb. 29 – Jun. 13. Beginner
300 Yen / lesson, Upper 500 Yen / lesson, 15 lessons. Phone:
070-1613-1996; Email: jlangue2@gmail.com; Website:
https://jlangue2.wixsite.com/mysite★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 every 4th Sunday from 13:00 at Nagoya Civic Activity
Promotion Center, 6th floor, Nadya Park, Sakae. Contact us via e-mail:amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or 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/★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
Spring Party – Int’l exchange event, casual party setting with
games, prizes, & chance to learn & experience Japanese culture. Nagoya
Int’l Center 3F (Subway Kokusai Center Sta., Exit 2) Sun. 1 Mar. (18:30 20:30) 1500 Yen; reservations req. Reservations / inquiries: NPO
International Cross Culture Promotion Center, Phone: 080-1559-9744 /E-mail: international0317_npo@yahoo.co.jp
Family Groups★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/★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★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
International parents meet-up - Chat over refreshments, get tips
for living in Japan & share difficulties in raising children. Free. Fri. 13 Mar.
13:00 - 14:00 at 758 Kids Station (Nagoya Child & Childcare Support
Center), Nadya Park Business Center Bldg. 6F. Inquiries:
station@758kids.jpn.org; URL: http://www.kosodate.city.nagoya.jp/
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: nskk.org/chubu/★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★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★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★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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