Nagoya International Center

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2022

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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Information Counter – Phone: 052-581-0100
Information on daily life, sightseeing, etc. in Japanese & English available Tue. to Sun. 9:00 – 19:00; Other languages see below.
E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Portuguese

Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)

SpanishTue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)

ChineseTue to Fri. 13:00 - 17:00;
Sat. & Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)

NIC Free Consultation Services for Foreign Residents

Filipino
Vietnamese
Nepali

KOKUSAI CENTER
SUBWAY STATIONHIGASHIYAMA SUBWAY LINE

Horikawa River

Kintetsu
Bldg.

Egawa Route

SAKURA-DORI SUBWAY LINE
Unimall Underground Arcade
Hotel
Sakura-Dori
Castle Plaza
Midland
HijiechoSquareIntersection

Nagoya Expwy

Meitetsu
Dept.
Store

Consult a certified administrative procedures legal specialist aboutprocedures related to immigration, setting up a business, etc. Wed. &Sun. 13:00 - 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052- 581-0100.

Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential
counseling service 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).

Wed., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00

Dai Nagoya Bldg.

◆Gyoseishoshi Consultations 行政書士による相談◆Free Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談

Wed., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00

Nagoya International Center

Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 byreservation only. Please leave your name and phone number on theanswering machine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you backat a later date to schedule your appointment.

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.

Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00

NIC Information Counter & Library hours◆Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談◆Free Educational Counseling Service 教育相談

Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00

・Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 – 19:00
・Closed Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundaysof August & February

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StationAvailable in person at NIC, by phone or online (via Skype). See the NIC
website for details.
◆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
also available.

KoreanNishiki-Dori◆Access: A 7-minute walk (via the Unimall underground shopping arcade)from Nagoya Station (JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, Nagoya City Subway
Higashiyama & Sakura-dori lines); or a 2-minute walk from Kokusai
Center Station (S03) on the Subway Sakura-dori Line (walk past Exit 2;
passage connects to Nagoya International Center Building basement).
◆Address: Nagoya-shi Nakamura-ku Nagono 1-47-1 Nagoya
International Center Building 3F*Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate vicinity.
Please note that NIC does not validate tickets or offer discounted parking.

Search Japanese Classes in Nagoya City -なごにほ 名古屋市内の日本語教室サーチ「なごにほ」Find Japanese classes where you can enjoy studying with local people with なごにほ (NagoNiho).
Website: https://www.nic-nagoniho.jp/

Consultations with Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau at NIC 名古屋出入国在留管理局による相談
Free consultations are available at the NIC 3F Information Counter with Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau staff on immigration procedures,
extension of period of stay, change of status of residence, etc.
Languages available: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese.
When: 4th Saturday of the month (13:00 - 17:00; last session from 16:00)
Upcoming dates - Sat. 24 Dec. 2022, Sat. 28 Jan. 2023
Reservations: Visit or phone the NIC Information Counter at least two days before your preferred date.
Phone: 052-581-0100 (Tue. to Sun., 9:00 - 19:00)
When making your reservation, please be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Your full name

2. Date of birth
3. Nationality and preferred language
4. Gender

5. Residence Card number

6. Your address and phone number
7. The issue you would like to discuss during the consultation (in brief)

For more information, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3PwqIy8 .

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 the NIC
Trio-Phone service on 052-581-6112 and we'll arrange a 3-way call between you, the service, and a NIC interpreter.

The NIC Library ライブラリー
Located on the 3rd floor of the Nagoya International Center Building, the NIC Library holds around 28,000 books and other materials that can beborrowed, from paperbacks and picture books in English, Portuguese and other languages, and books on Japan and Japanese literature, to Japanese
language-learning resources.
NIC Library hours: 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday to Sunday
Phone: 052-581-0102 Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/library/Social Media
Follow us @the_nic
Find us on Facebook

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NIC Website
https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Keep updated on NIC events,
subscribe to the NIC Mail
Magazine, and browse backissues of the Nagoya Calendar

Evacuation Information

Should evacuation information 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 https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for updates to NIC events.
NIC End of Year / New Year Holiday Dates

年末年始休館日のお知らせ

NIC will be closed from Thu. 29 Dec. 2022 to Tue. 3 Jan. 2023. We will open for the new year on Wednesday 4 January at 9:00.

Children's Story Book Time

外国語で楽しむ絵本の会

Listen to foreign volunteers in the NIC 3F Library (and occasionally otherlocations) as they read story books in their own languages from thelibrary's vast collection of international children's books.
Participation is free!
When:①Sun. 11 Dec. 2022 (14:00 - 14:30)②Sun. 15 Jan. 2023 (14:00 - 14:30)③Sun. 29 Jan. 2023 (14:00 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library Interaction Space
Places: 15 (around 5 people per group, not including infants; first in, firstserved)Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period for eachsession:①10:00 Sun. 27 Nov. to 12:00 Fri. 9 Dec.
②10:00 Sun. 25 Dec. to 12:00 Fri. 13 Jan.
③10:00 Sun. 15 Jan. to 12:00 Fri. 27 Jan.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone:052-581-0100

Volunteer Forum - Presentation & Volunteer
Orientation Session

ボランティアフォーラム 〜講演会＆ボランティア募集説明会〜
Learn about the meaning of volunteer activities and the supporter’s
approach, and think about being a volunteer, the first step towards
doing what you can for your community. NIC will also be taking
registrations from participants wishing to become NIC registeredvolunteers from April 2023. Conducted in Japanese.
Part 1 - Keynote Presentation: Volunteers - Changing myself, changing
my community: Guest presenter: Kurita Nobuyuki (Representative
Director, NPO in disaster relief RESCUE STOCK YARD)
Part 2 - Multicultural Coexistence in Nagoya City and NIC registeredvolunteers: An introduction to the situation of foreign residents of
Nagoya City, the NIC registered volunteer system and the activities of
NIC volunteers in the areas of international exchange, international
cooperation and multicultural coexistencePart 3 - Volunteer Meetup: Meet registered NIC volunteers
When: Sun. 18 Dec. (13:30 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Places: 100 (first in, first served)
Cost: Free
Reservations: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division via
the NIC website, E-mail, or phone (Office hours 9:00 to 17:00, Tue. toSun.) until places are filled.
E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-5689;
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

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, 2007, andApr. 1, 2016), and junior high school students born before Apr. 2, 2007.
(Those attending evening junior high school classes, please see the NIC
Japanese Class for High School Students)
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City and those attending public
elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City.
When: Every Sunday from 15 Jan. to 26 Mar. (10:00 - 11:30) (10 lessons;*No lesson 12 Feb.)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Rooms 1 & 2, 5F Japanese-style
Room. *May move online depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 40 places (determined on a first-come, first-served basis)
How to Apply:
Residents of Nagoya City, those attending or planning to attend
public elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City: Apply via
the NIC website between 10:00 Sun. 18 Dec. and Fri. 6 Jan. Interview:Sun. 8 Jan. (from 10:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3
Other applicants (if vacancies remain; preference given to residentsof Nagoya City and those attending public elementary or junior highschools in Nagoya City): Apply via the NIC website between 10:00
Tue. 10 Jan. and 17:00 Fri. 13 Jan.
Application form and further information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division, phone: 052-581-5689

NIC Japanese Class for High School Students
NIC高校生日本語教室

For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April2007) currently attending or aspiring to enter high school andrequiring assistance with Japanese language acquisition. The classaims to help students acquire the foundations of Japanese necessary
for their studies, to enable them to complete their high school studies
and pursue careers. (Junior high school students, except thoseenrolled in evening courses, please see NIC Japanese School forChildren.)
Applicants and parents must also attend an interview and makepayment on 8 Jan.
When: Every Sunday from 15 Jan. to 26 Mar. (14:00 - 16:00) (10lessons; *No lesson 12 Feb.)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 15; Preference given to residents of Nagoya City or thoseattending high school within Nagoya City. If applications exceed
capacity, participants will be determined by interview.
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website
between 10:00 Tue. 20 Dec. and 17:00 Sat. 7 Jan. Interview, paymentof fee: Sun. 8 Jan. (from 14:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3.
Application form and further information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division, phone:052-581-5689

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

Learn Japanese language, customs and culture required foreveryday life with volunteers. For details of class types, times andcapacity, see the NIC website.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, details may change greatly
prior to or following commencement of classes. Information will be
updated via the website when necessary; please be sure to check.
When: Every Sunday from 15 Jan. to 26 Mar. (10 lessons; *No class
12 Feb.)
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 10 lessons (plus 500 - 1,000 Yen for materials)
Places: 8-18 places available per course; In the event of excess
applications, places will be allocated by lottery. Open to non-native
speakers of Japanese (excluding elementary & junior high school
students) living in Aichi, Gifu or Mie prefectures. Preference given toresidents of Nagoya City.
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC website
from 12:00 Sun. 25 Dec. until 12:00 Fri. 6 Jan., or by visiting NIC
between 12:00 Sun. 25 Dec. until 12:00 Fri. 6 Jan. (*Closed Mondays,
Thu. 29 Dec. to Tue. 3 Jan.). Applicants must attend an interview onSun. 8 Jan. (time will vary depending on class) at NIC 5F Conference
Room.
Further Details: See the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp) or
contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on 052-581-5689

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 ofvolunteer activities and requirements for registration, please see the
NIC website at https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp. Those registering as
Disaster Language Volunteers will also participate in a Disaster
Language Volunteer Training Session.
When: Sat. 4 Feb. (13:30 - 14:30; Disaster Language Volunteer
Training Session, 15:00 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3 (*Dependingon the COVID-19 situation, session may be held online)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division (via
the NIC website, e-mail, phone, or in person) before 17:00, Fri. 3 Feb.
Inquiries: NIC 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 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 of 2022 / 2023.
Burnable Garbage & Hazardous Flammable Items
No collection from Sat. 31 Dec. to Tue. 3 Jan.

Regular collection day
Monday & Thursday
Tuesday & Friday

2022 lastDec. 29 (Thu.)
Dec. 30 (Fri.)

2023 first
Jan. 5 (Thu.)
Jan. 6 (Fri.)*Hazardous flammable items includes empty cassette-type gas bottles, spray cans, disposable
lighters, heated tobacco products, etc. Place in a separate bag from burnable garbage.

Plastic Containers & Packaging / Batteries
No collection from Sat. 31 Dec. to Tue. 3 Jan.
Regular collection day 2022 last

MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFridayDec. 26
Dec. 27
Dec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 302023 first
Jan. 9Jan. 10Jan. 4Jan. 5Jan. 6*Batteries: alkaline / manganese dry cell batteries, lithium batteries, button cell batteries, compact
rechargeable batteries. Attach adhesive tape to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals toprevent electric flow, and put in a separate bag from plastic containers and packaging.

Empty Glass Jars & Bottles / Empty Cans / Paper Containers &Packaging / Plastic Bottles
No collection from Sat. 31 Dec. to Wed. 4 Jan.

Regular collection day
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFriday2022 lastDec. 26
Dec. 27
Dec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 302023 first
Jan. 9Jan. 10Jan. 11
Jan. 5Jan. 6

Non-Burnable Garbage & Large-Sized Garbage
No collection from Thu. 29 Dec. to Tue. 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 month2022 lastDec. 7
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 14
Dec. 8Dec. 9Dec. 21
Dec. 15
Dec. 16
Dec. 28
Dec. 22
Dec. 232023 first
Jan. 4Jan. 5Jan. 6
Jan. 11
Jan. 12Jan. 13Jan. 18
Jan. 19
Jan. 20
Jan. 25
Jan. 26
Jan. 27

Prior reservation is required for collection of large-sized garbage.
Reservations can be made up to 7 days before the collection date byphone (Large-Sized Garbage Call Center: 052-950-2581 [call charges
apply], 0120-758-530 [land lines only, toll free]) or online (Japanese only).
The Large-Sized Garbage Call Center will also be closed between Thu.
29 Dec. and Tue. 3 Jan. For collection between Wed. 4 Jan. and Fri. 6
Jan. (inclusive), please note that reservations should be made by Wed.
28 Dec. You can also call via the Nagoya International Center’s 3-way
phone interpreter 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:
https://bit.ly/3NOyRxq

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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:
4 Dec. 2022 (8:45 - 12:00)
8 Jan. 2023 (8:45 - 12:00)*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited tosubmission and issuanceof documents concerningchanging one's residence
to or from the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be aware thatsome procedures may not
be available. You may be
asked to come at a later
date for procedures
requiring confirmation withother 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 https://bit.ly/3tMw0f0 .

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.
For information on emergency clinics in Nagoya, see
the City of Nagoya website at:https://bit.ly/3huHFg9
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 Aichi
Emergency Medical Treatment 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 speakersystem is used to broadcast emergency
announcements such as Evacuation
Information and national J-Alert warnings,
and may also be used for tests. Whenannouncements are difficult to hear due toweather conditions, or difficult to understand,use your phone and call 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

Chinese:052-957-9261

English:052-957-9260

Korean:052-957-9262

Please note that information may be subject to change without notice.
Living Q & A: Can you get a refund of vehicle tax if you dispose of your car?
外国人暮らしのQ＆A「廃車したら自動車税の還付はしてもらえるか」

I paid automobile tax ( jidōsha-zei / 自動車税) for my car in April, but disposed of the car about a month ago. I was told that if
you dispose of a car, a portion of the taxes you've paid for the car are refunded, but I still haven't heard anything about my
automobile tax being returned. When am I supposed to receive any refund?
When you acquire (or buy as new) and own a vehicle, the following four kinds of tax are levied on the vehicle itself: ①Environmental performance
levy ( jidōsha-zei kankyō seinō wari / 自動車税環境性能割) ②Vehicle classification levy ( jidōsha-zei shubetsu wari / 自動車税種別割) ③Vehicle
weight tax ( jidōsha jūryō-zei / 自動車重量税) ④Consumption tax (shōhi-zei / 消費税)

All four of these are paid when one buys (or acquires) a new car. After this, the vehicle classification levy is applied to vehicle owners on 1 April eachyear, and from 3 years after the initial registration of the new vehicle, the vehicle must be submitted for a vehicle inspection (shaken / 車検) every two
years, at which time vehicle weight tax is also collected.
Vehicle classification tax and vehicle weight tax are those for which one can receive a refund when deregistering a vehicle in order to dispose of it.
Note that ‘disposal’ does not include giving the vehicle to another person and changing the name of the owner, even if you are no longer the vehicle's
owner, and such cases are not eligible for a tax refund.
Vehicle classification tax is a prefectural tax on ownership of a vehicle for the period from 1 April through to 31 March of the following year, collected asa single payment in May. Therefore, if one deregisters and disposes of a vehicle at some point through the year, one can receive a refund of theamount of tax paid for the period from the month following the month of deregistration through to March.
If you complete the deregistration procedure (or registration of a vehicle to be disposed of) at a branch office of the Road Transportation Bureau of the
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, or a company which provides vehicle inspection and registration services, no additional
procedure is required to receive the refund. In principle, documentation regarding the refund is sent at the end of the month following the month ofderegistration of the vehicle. You can probably expect it to arrive at the beginning of the month, two months after you register the disposal of thevehicle. If you don't receive it within a week or so of this time, please inquire at the prefectural tax office with jurisdiction.
Vehicle weight tax is a national tax applied according to the weight of a vehicle, and collected when a vehicle is first registered and when an inspection
is carried out on the vehicle, and this also has a refund system, the Vehicle Weight Tax for Used Vehicles Deregistration Refund System (shiyō-zumi jidōsha ni kakawaru jidōsha jūryō-zei no haisha kanpu seido / 使用済自動車に係る自動車重量税の廃車還付制度). In accordance with the Act on
Recycling of End-of-Life Automobiles, when a used vehicle has been appropriately dismantled, and one submits an Application for Permanent
Deregistration Due to Dismantlement (kaitai o jiyū to suru eikyū massho toroku shinsei / 解体を事由とする永久抹消登録申請), or a Notification ofDismantlement (kaitai todokede / 解体届出), you can apply for the refund by submitting the Refund Application Form (kanpu shinsei-sho / 還付申請書) attached to the application or notification form at a Road Transportation Bureau branch office, etc. Please note that a refund is not possible when
there is less than one month remaining on the current vehicle inspection certificate.
It generally takes around 2 months from submission of the refund application to the Road Transportation Bureau branch office until the tax office withjurisdiction issues a refund to the last registered owner of the used vehicle. For details, please consult the tax office with jurisdiction over the area inwhich you live.

NIC Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents - A free civic advisory service for foreign residents
is available in person or by telephone at the NIC Information Counter.
Phone: 052-581-0100 E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp◆See page 2 for Free Legal Consultations, Gyoseishoshi Consultations, and more.

Take care when selecting an antigen test kit

抗原定性検査キットは「体外診断用医薬品」を選んでください！

Antigen tests for 'Research Use'Among the numerous qualitative antigen test kits, or 抗原定性検査キット ( kōgen teisei kensa kitto, used to determine whether you
have contracted COVID-19), on the market, there are a number of off-the-shelf products which are categorized as 研究用 ( kenkyū-yō ),meaning 'research use'.
Advertised and sold at drug stores and online outlets, and comparatively easy to purchase, 'research use' antigen tests are notgovernment-approved, and their reliability cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, 'research use' antigen test kits cannot be used in the
diagnosis of COVID-19.
Some vendors who have used misleading labelling to give the impression that their product was government-approved have been subject to administrative
guidance under the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations.

Choose an 'In-vitro Diagnostic' test kit

When purchasing a qualitative antigen test kit, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Consumer Affairs Agency is reminding consumers to
select a test kit labelled 体外診断用医薬品 ( taigai shindan-yō iyakuhin), or 'in-vitro diagnostic'.
The clinical effectiveness of antigen test kits categorized as 'in-vitro diagnostic' has been recognized by the government.
When shopping for an antigen test kit, be sure to look for 体外診断用医薬品 on the package.
For more information, see the City of Nagoya website at https://bit.ly/3TXu674 (Japanese).

COVID-19 Vaccine for the Omicron Variant (Booster Shot for Ages 12 and Older)
オミクロン株対応ワクチンの接種（12歳以上の追加接種）について

Nagoya City residents aged 12 and older who have had two doses of COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to receive the Omicron variant booster shot. The
booster shot may be administered after three months have passed since your last COVID-19 vaccination.
To receive the free vaccination, a vaccination voucher issued by the City of Nagoya is required.
If you have not received your third or fourth COVID-19 vaccination, but still have an unused voucher, you may use the unused voucher
to receive the Omicron variant booster.
If your unused vaccination voucher is lost or damaged, you can apply to have a new voucher issued.
If you have already received your second, third or fourth vaccination and have not yet received your next vaccination voucher, please
note that you will be sent a voucher five months after your most recent COVID-19 vaccination.
For more information, see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3TgyH3j .
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Exhibitions
Van Gogh Alive

ゴッホ・アライブ

This new and exciting Van Gogh exhibition
features the artist's intense works projected in a
broad, dark space on various wall panels andthe floor. The result is a sensation of merging
with the artworks and an exhibition you canexperience with the five senses.
Australian company Grande Experiences has
combined the latest multi-channel motion
graphics, cinema-quality surround sound, andhigh-definition projectors to create Van Gogh
Alive. Now the exhibition that has moved 8.5
million people around the world makes its first
appearance in Japan.
Travel to the Netherlands, Paris, Arles,
Saint-Rémy, and Auvers-sur-Oise on a journey celebrating the life of theworld's most well-known artist, Vincent van Gogh.
A gripping classical soundtrack envelopes the viewer as over 3,000 imagesof Van Gogh's works are displayed by up to 40 projectors on surfaces
including wall panels, columns, and floors in an incredible exhibition spacewith no fixed viewing route, allowing the viewer to appreciate the works
from new angles. Feel the art, life, and era of Van Gogh amid the world as
the artist saw it in this new exhibition experience. Photographs can be taken
throughout the exhibition, so be sure to snap your own original Van Gogh!
When: Sat. 10 Dec. 2022 to Sun. 5 Mar. 2023 (10:00 - 20:00; 10:00 - 18:00
on Sundays; Last entry 60 minutes before closing.) Closed Mon. 12 Dec.,
Wed. 28 Dec. to Sun. 1 Jan., Tue. 10 Jan.
Where: Kanayama Minami Bldg. Museum Wing (金山南ビル美術館棟) (TheFormer Nagoya / Boston Museum of Fine Arts [旧名古屋ボストン美術館]),
Naka Ward (中区)
Access: Directly outside Kanayama Sta. (金山総合駅) South Gate (南口)
(Meitetsu Nagoya Line [名鉄名古屋本線] Kanayama Sta. [NH34]; JR TōkaidōLine [東海道本線], Chūō Line [中央線] Kanayama Sta. [CA66/CF01]; Subway
Meijo Line [地下鉄名城線], Meiko Line [名港線] Kanayama Sta. [M01/E01])
Admission: General admission 2,500 (2,300) Yen; Senior HS & University
students 2,000 (1,800) Yen; Elementary & Junior HS school students 1,500(1,300) Yen; Pre-school-aged children free. Prices in ( ) are for advancepurchase tickets (available until 9 Dec.). See website for ticket outlets.
Website: https://goghalivejp.com/nagoya/ (Japanese)

It might be Shinsuke Yoshitake's exhibition

ヨシタケシンスケ展かもしれない

Since his debut as a picture book creator withthe release of It Might Be An Apple (2013),
Shinsuke Yoshitake has become hugely popularwith readers from children to adults. Audiences
are captivated by the limitless fancy and ideas
from his imagination, habits and mannerisms thatmake you chuckle, and a way of looking at things
that pierces to the truth of the world which
Yoshitake continues to capture with the fine pointof his pen.
Prior to publishing picture books, Yoshitake wasan illustrator and also worked in the plastic arts.
His first large-scale solo exhibition allows visitors©Shinsuke Yoshitake
to peer inside the head of the artist through over
400 pieces including sketches (the wellspring of his ideas) and original art
from his books, 3-dimensional pieces designed by Yoshitake for thisexhibition, and much-loved items from his collection.
Experience the 'it might be...' atmosphere made possible by Yoshitake's
rich imagination.
When: Sat. 10 Dec. to Sun. 15 Jan. 2023 (10:00 - 18:00; Last entry 30
minutes before closing.) Closed 1 Jan. (Sun., nat. hol.) 2023
Where: Matsuzakaya Art Museum (松坂屋美術館), Matsuzakaya
Department Store Nagoya Store (松坂屋名古屋店) South Building (南館) 7th
Floor, Naka Ward (中区)駅, M04)
Access: Matsuzakaya is connected to Yaba-cho Sta. 「矢場町」(
Exits 5 and 6 on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線); or a 5-minute walksouth from Sakae Sta. 「栄」(駅, H10 / M05) Exit 16 on the Subway Meijo and
Tsurumai Lines (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Admission: General admission 1,000 Yen; University & Senior HS students
700 Yen; Junior HS & Elementary students 400 Yen; Pre-school-aged
children free; Holders of a Certificate of Disability, Pediatric Chronic
Disease Pass, Hibakusha Health Pass, Specific Chronic Disease Treatment
Recipient Pass and one accompanying person free. Tickets for entry on 10& 11 Dec. are date / time-designated. See website for information on how topurchase tickets.
Exhibition website: https://yoshitake-ten.exhibit.jp/ (Japanese)
Venue website: https://bit.ly/3gnA9De (Japanese)

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Other Current Exhibitions◆Bright, Red Autumn
あかき秋

When: Until Sun. 4 Dec. (10:00 - 16:30; Last entry by 16:00)
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except national holidays).
Where: Showa Museum of Art (昭和美術館), Showa Ward
(昭和区)
Website: https://www.shouwa-museum.com/index.html(Japanese)◆An Art Village in Nagoya! Ichino Toru & Ichino Tatsuki,
Ichino Takao
名古屋に芸術村を！市野亨と龍起・鷹生〜100年の命宿る色彩

When: Until Sun. 18 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)
Website: http://www.furukawa-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)◆Utsusu Exhibition - Projecting, Photographing and Movingfrom Edo into the Future
うつす展 江戸から未来へ、映す、写す、移す。

When: Until Sun. 18 Dec. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30)
Closed Mondays (in the event it falls on a national holiday,
closed the following business day instead).
Where: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry andTechnology (トヨタ産業技術記念館) Special Exhibition Hall (特別展示室) in Nishi Ward (西区)
Website: http://www.tcmit.org/english/◆Ghibli Park and Studio Ghibli
ジブリパークとジブリ展

When: Until Sun. 25 Dec. (10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 20:00 on
Fridays; Last entry 1 hour before closing.) Closed Mondays.
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://ghiblipark-exhibition-aichi.jp/(Japanese)◆35th Anniversary Exhibition - Special Selected Artists from
Menard Art Museum vol. I

メナード美術館開館35周年記念展 所蔵企画
「35アーティスト vol. I」

When: Until Sun. 25 Dec. (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/◆Artists Who Lived in Paris - Albert Marquet, Maurice Utrillo,
Yuzo Saeki, Takanori Oguiss
パリに生きた画家たち マルケ、ユトリロ、佐伯祐三、荻須高徳が見た風景

When: Until Sun. 26 Feb. 2023 (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat.,
Sun. & national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 9 Jan.), 29 Dec. to 4
Jan., 10 Jan.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック
美術館) 5F Exhibition Room, Higashi Ward (東区)Website: www.mazak-art.com

Albert Marquet, Paris,
the Louvre Quay
1906, oil on canvas
Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art

In and around Nagoya
Miniature Bakery World Exhibition 2022

ISOGAI Fireworks Theater in Port of Nagoya- Beautiful fireworks for the next generation of children -ミニチュアベーカリーの世界展 2022

One of the most popular aspects of
the World of Miniature Photography
Exhibition (which was visited by
200,000 people earlier this year) was
the array of miniature food including
bread, cakes, and pies. At thisexhibition, featuring only bakery-related miniature items that will have you
imagining their tempting aromas,
visitors can enjoy an atmosphere thatwill have you wondering if you've
fallen into the world of a miniaturebaker's shop. You can also takephotos throughout the exhibition, so
enjoy shooting from various angles tofind your own unique shot to share onsocial media.
When: Sat. 10 Dec. to Sun. 15 Jan. 2023 (11:00 - 18:00) Closed
Mondays and Tuesdays.
Where: TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. NAGOYA, Naka Ward (中区)
Shinsakae (新栄) 1-17-12
Access: A 7-minute walk south from Shinsakae-machi Sta. 「新栄町」(
駅, H11) Exit 1 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線)
Admission: 600 Yen; Children 3 and under free.
Website: http://tgs.jp.net/event/miniature-bakery/ (Japanese)

Toyoda Gosei RinkISOGAI花火劇場in名古屋港 〜次世代を担う子供たちに美しい花火を〜

A fireworks display held at Christmas by
Isogai Fireworks Co., Ltd. (OkazakiCity), one of Japan's representative
fireworks manufacturing and production
companies. In addition to the newsensational entertainment created by
the advanced fusion of music andfireworks, enjoy the story with "Dramatic
Hanabi". Ticket purchase required toview this fireworks event from exclusive
reserved seating.
When: Sat. 24 Dec. (Venue opens
17:00; Start 18:30; Ends 19:15. *Times
may be subject to change.) Will still takeplace in rain (postponed to 25 Dec. instormy weather).
Where: Nagoya Port Garden Wharf (名Photo courtesy of AD-Live Co., Ltd.
古屋港ガーデンふ頭), Minato Ward (港区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Nagoyako (Nagoya Port) Station 「名古(屋港」
駅, E07) on the Subway Meiko Line (地下鉄名港線).
Tickets: S seats 5,000 Yen. See website for other tickets and details
on how to purchase.
Website: https://isogaihanabi.com/

End of Year / New Year Customs

豊田合成リンク

An annual fixture on thewinter calendar at Sakae's
Oasis 21, the skate rink
without ice is back! Skatersof all ages have enjoyedskating (without the cold orgetting wet when you fall) on
the way home from work or
school, or taking time out
from shopping. Lit up in theevening, skaters can enjoy
live performances and a
Photo of the 2020 rink courtesy of Nagoya
host of other events.
Broadcasting Network
When: Every day from Sat.
3 Dec. 2022 to Sun. 12 Mar.
2023 (Weekdays 13:00 - 20:00; Sat., Sun., national holidays & winterholiday period [24 Dec. to 9 Jan.] 10:00 - 20:00)
Where: Oasis 21 (オアシス21) Galaxy Platform (銀河の広場) in
Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: Sakae Sta. (栄駅, H10 / M05) Exit 4 on the Higashiyama or
Meijo Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線)
Admission: Junior HS and older - Weekdays 1,200 Yen; Sat., Sun.,national holidays and winter holiday period 1,400 Yen. Elementary
school students and younger - 600 Yen. Prices include skate rental.
Own skates not permitted. Gloves must be worn on the rink.
Website: https://www.nagoyatv.com/toyodagoseirink/ (Japanese)

Susuharai 煤払い
Also referred to as ōsōji (literally 'big cleanup'), susuharai takes place in many households at the end of the year as occupants
thoroughly clean their abode to remove thedust, grime and ill fortune that may have built
up over the last year. Having the place
spotless for the new year is thought to make it more welcoming to
the Toshigami (年神), or 'year gods,' and it's best to not leave it to
the last minute. Cleaning should be avoided on December 29, since
the pronunciation of '9' (ku) is the same as 'suffering' (苦), and doing
it any later is considered disrespectful. If you're expecting to have a
lot of garbage to put out after you clean up, remember to check theyear end collection schedule (see page 4) and plan accordingly.
Hatsuhinode 初日の出
The first sunrise of the year is consideredauspicious, and many people get up
before dawn on New Year's Day to bear
witness to the spectacle and makewishes for the coming year. Places
offering an unfettered view of the horizon,such as tall buildings, mountains, andbeaches are popular hatsuhinode spots, and a number of airline
companies offer special flights that allow passengers to see thesunrise regardless of the weather below.
★See Hakken! NAGOYA on page 10 for more.

Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra - The 507th Subscription Concert 名古屋フィルハーモニー交響楽団
KAWASE Kentaro, Conductor / Resident Conductor
UENO Kohei, Saxophone
Program
Takemitsu T.: Nami no Bon
J. Rueff: Saxophone Concertino, Op.17
Sakata N. (Composer in Residence): Saxophone Concertino[Commissioned Work / World Premiere]
J. Sibelius: Symphony No.5 in E flat major, Op. 82

年末年始の習慣

第507回定期演奏会

When: Fri. 9 Dec. (from 18:45) and Sat. 10 Dec. (from 16:00)
Where: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall (愛知県芸術劇場コンサートホール)
Access: A 3-minute walk east from Sakae Sta. (栄駅, H10/M05) Exit 4 on the
Subway Higashiyama and Meijo Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線), or Sakaemachi Sta.
(栄町駅, ST01) on the Meitetsu Seto Line (名鉄瀬戸線)
Tickets:
S: 6,400 Yen; A: 5,200 Yen; B: 4,200 Yen; C: 3,200 Yen; D: 2,200 Yen;
Y: 1,000 Yen (Only for 25 years old and under, only on the day)
Bookings: Nagoya Phil. Ticket Guide, phone: 052-339-5666 (weekdays, 9:00 17:30)
Internet bookings: www.nagoya-phil.or.jp
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Exploring Atsuta
Atsuta Jingu may be the most popular destination for visitors to Atsuta Ward, but there are lots of other places to discover as you explore. Here are a few
places to visit and catch a glimpse of the long history of Atsuta and the role it has played in the story of Nagoya.

Atsuta Jingu

熱田神宮

Atsuta Jingu wasestablished to enshrine
the sacred sword
Kusanagi-no-Mitsurugi(草薙神剣), one of theThree Sacred
Treasures that form theImperial Regalia.
During the reign of thetwelfth Emperor, Keiko(thought to havereigned 71-130 AD),
YamatoTakeru-no-Mikoto (日本武尊), the son ofEmperor Keiko sent topacify the east, left the sword at Hikamiyama, in present-day Odaka-cho,
Midori Ward, but died at Nobono in present-day Kameyama City, Mie
Prefecture. His wife, Miyasuhime-no-mikoto (宮簀媛命), had the sacredsword enshrined at Atsuta. Since then, while Atsuta Jingu has been greatly
revered as an especially exalted shrine after Ise Jingu, it has also come tobe affectionately referred to by locals as 'Atsuta-Sama' and 'Miya'. (宮 in 神
宮 [jingu] can also be read as 'miya'.)
The precinct spanning around 190,000m2 is home to a number of greattrees including a thousand-year-old great camphor tree, and a Treasure
Exhibition Hall where some 6,000 items, offerings from the Imperialfamily and worshippers from throughout the country, are stored anddisplayed in monthly exhibitions, giving an insight into the history ofworship at Atsuta.
In addition to the Hongu (Main Shrine) and the companion
Betsugu-Hakkengu, there are 43 auxiliary and subordinate shrines
located within and outside the Atsuta Jingu precinct, where more than 70
festivals and rituals are observed each year, carrying on the same sacredtraditions of old to the present day.
The main deity enshrined at Atsuta Jingu is Atsuta-no-Okami, or the deity
Amaterasu-Omikami as manifested in the sacred sword, Kusanagi-no-Mitsurugi.
Amaterasu-Omikami, as the ancestral deity of the Imperial family, is reveredas the supreme deity who granted human beings the virtue of love. The
Five Great Deities of Atsuta (Amaterasu-Omikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto,
Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto, Miyasuhime-no-Mikoto, and Takeinadaneno-Mikoto) have a strong connection to the legend of the sacred sword.
Miyasuhime-no-Mikoto and Takeinadane-no-Mikoto are revered as distantancestors of the Owari clan.

A treasure trove of swords - Kusanagi-kan
剣の宝庫 草薙館

Given Atsuta Jingu’s status as ashrine to Kusanagi-no-Mitsurugi,
the sacred sword, it is not
surprising that swords havebeen continuously presented asofferings to the shrine since longago. Even today, the dedications of swords from donors
could be said to indicate thestrong reverence held towards
Atsuta Jingu.
The collection of Atsuta Jingu
includes 20 swords designatedNational Treasures andImportant Cultural Properties,
and 12 swords recognized as
Cultural Properties of Aichi
Prefecture. Major sword
smithing areas such as
Yamashiro, Yamato, Sagami,
Images courtesy of Atsuta Jingū
Bizen, Chikuzen, Mino andOwari are represented, as are the historical sword making eras, from oldswords through to modern.
The Kusanagi-kan is a display facility, only possible at Atsuta Jingu, for theexhibition of the shrine’s collection of precious swords offered in prayer andgratitude to the deities, with glass showcases allowing visitors to view theexhibits from front and back. Among the permanent exhibits are two ōdachi(大太刀, very large long swords) measuring 303cm and 244.6cm in length,
known as Magara-dachi and said to have been used by Magara Jūrōzaemon,a brave warrior known for his intense exploits during the Battle of Anegawa(1570).
Visitors can also view pictures and historical text materials related to swords,
and experience the weight of actual Japanese swords (katana andwakizashi), and replicas of the same length and weight as the two
Magara-dachi swords, at the Experience Corner.
When: 9:00 - 16:30; Last entry 16:00; Combined admission ticket to Treasure
Hall available until 15:30.
Admission: Kusanagi-kan only - Adults 500 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS
students 200 Yen. Combined admission to Treasure Hall - Adults 800 Yen;
Elementary & Junior HS students 300 Yen. (Combined admission may besubject to change during special exhibitions, etc. at the Treasure Hall.)

Where: Atsuta Jingu (熱田神宮), in Atsuta Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Jingū-mae Sta. 「神宮前」(
駅, NH33) on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線); or an 8-minute walk from Atsuta
Sta. 「熱田」(
駅, CA65) on the JR Tōkaidō Line (JR東海道線); or a 7-minute walk from Jingu Nishi Sta. 「神宮西」(駅, M27. From 4 Jan. 2023, Atsuta Jingu
駅].) on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線).
Nishi Sta. 「熱田神宮西」[Website: https://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/jingu/

Danpusan Kofun

断夫山古墳

Danpusan Kofun is the largest
keyhole-shaped tumulus in Aichi
Prefecture, measuring 151 meters inlength. The round section is thought tohave been constructed with three tiers,
with cylindrical haniwa clay objects
arranged around the first tier.
Thought to have been constructed in
Image courtesy of Atsuta Jingu Park
the early 6th century, the tumulus isManagement Officethought to be the grave of a chieftain of
the Owari clan who controlled the southern part of Owari district.
The keyhole style of tumulus construction originated from the Yamato
Administration, and the large size of the mound indicates the power held
both by the buried chieftain, and by those who inherited his power.
Danpusan Kofun was managed as part of Atsuta Jingu for many years,
but is now managed by Aichi Prefecture as an urban park. It was
designated a national historic site in 1987.
Where: Danpusan Kofun (断夫山古墳), located in Atsuta Jingu Park (熱田神宮公園), Atsuta Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Nishi Takakura Sta. 「西高蔵」(
駅,M28) Exit 2 on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線), or a 10-minute walknorth from Jingu Nishi Sta. 「神宮西」(駅, M27. From 4 Jan. 2023, Atsuta駅].) Exit 4.
Jingu Nishi Sta. 「熱田神宮西」[

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Shirotori Kofun

白鳥古墳

Believed to have been constructedin the early 6th century, Shirotori
Kofun is a 74-meter-long
keyhole-shaped burial mound,although it no longer retains its
original shape and dimensions, theeastern side having been lost as
the surrounding area developed.
Legend has it that the mound is
the tomb of Yamato
Takeru-no-Mikoto (see Atsuta Jingu, above), who is said to havetransformed into a white bird (白 / shiro = white, 鳥 / tori = bird) andlanded on this spot, hence the name by which the mound has cometo be known. (Several other burial mounds in locations connected to
Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto have similar associations to white birds.)
Like the Danpusan mound, Shirotori Kofun is also believed to be thelast resting place of an Owari chieftan.
Where: Shirotori Kofun (白鳥古墳), Atsuta Ward (熱田区) Shirotori (白鳥) 1-2
Access: A 5-minute walk west from Jingu Nishi Sta. 「神宮西」(駅, M27.
駅]) Exit 4.
From 4 Jan. 2023, Atsuta Jingu Nishi Sta. 「熱田神宮西」[Miya-no-Watashi Park

Shirotori Garden

Miya-no-Watashi (lit. 'thecrossing at Miya') was the
only sea crossing, joining
Miya (Atsuta Jingu) andKuwana (in Mie), on the
Tokaido route, and thrived asa gateway to the Owari
Domain. A light post waserected here in 1625 as a
guide to waterborne vessels
at night. The site is now
maintained as Miya-no-Watashi Park, and reconstructions of the light post
and the bell tower, originally to announce the hour, remind visitors of thesite's historical significance.
Where: Miya-no-Watashi Park (宮の渡し公園), Atsuta Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 10-minute walk southwest from Temma-cho Sta. 「伝馬町」(
駅,
M26. From 4 Jan. 2023, Atsuta Jingu Temma-cho Sta. 「熱田神宮伝馬町」[
駅].) on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線)

With an area of around3.7 hectares, Shirotori
Garden is one of thelargest pond-centered
Japanese-style
strolling gardens in the
Tokai region. The
garden's design
draws inspiration fromthe topography of theregion, and takes "thetale of water", from theriver's source in themountains to the open sea, as its theme, with features including a
man-made hill representing Mt. Ontake, a stream representing the
Kisogawa River, and the pond symbolizing Ise Bay.
The Seiu-tei tea rooms, located almost in the center of the garden on thebank of the pond, were built in an authentic Sukiya architecture stylethrough the close collaboration between Sukiya carpenters from Kyoto
and Owari carpenters, using natural materials.
The Shioiri-no-niwa, a garden for enjoying the transformation in scenery
caused by the ebb and flow of the tide, is an innovative feature incorporating modern technology. Enjoy the view as you partake in matcha andtraditional sweets at the Shioiri teahouse.
When: 9:00 - 17:00 (Last entry 16:30) Closed Mondays (open if Monday
is a national holiday, and closed the following business day).
Where: Shirotori Garden (白鳥庭園), Atsuta Ward (熱田区)駅, M27.
Access: A 10-minute walk west from Jingu Nishi Sta. 「神宮西」(From 4 Jan. 2023, Atsuta Jingu Nishi Sta. 「熱田神宮西」[駅].) on the
Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Adults 300 Yen; Seniors (Nagoya City residents aged 65
and over; proof of age required) 100 Yen; Children under 14 free.
Website: http://www.shirotori-garden.jp/english/index.html

宮の渡し公園

History Museum of Atsuta Shirotori
熱田白鳥の歴史館

In former times, the area aroundpresent-day Shirotori Park in
Atsuta was a large pond used forstoring lumber. In the Edo period,
lumber was felled from mountains
including those of Kiso (Nagano)and Hida (Gifu), and floated down
the Kiso and Hida rivers, taking
some 300 days to reach Nagoya(Atsuta).
At the History Museum of Atsuta Shirotori, visitors can see photographs,
replica picture scrolls, and film footage related to the history of the
Shirotori lumber yard and the transportation of lumber to and from thesite. You can also learn about forests and forestry, and the uses of timber.
When: 9:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 Mon. to Fri. (except national holidays,end of year / New Year period. *May also be closed at other times; see
website for updates.)
Where: History Museum of Atsuta Shirotori (熱田白鳥の歴史館), located in
Nagoya Branch Office, Chubu Regional Forest Office, Forestry Agency(林野庁中部森林管理局名古屋事務所); next to Shirotori Garden, Atsuta
Ward (熱田区)
Access: A 10-minute walk west from Jingu Nishi Sta. 「神宮西」(駅, M27.
駅].) on the
From 4 Jan. 2023, Atsuta Jingu Nishi Sta. 「熱田神宮西」[Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線)
Admission: Free
Website: https://bit.ly/3EW3G11 (Japanese)

Experience Atsuta's history with AR and VR technology!
AR・VR技術を活用した、熱田区の歴史体感事業「熱田歴史探訪」！

Grab your smartphone and explore the historical sites and shrines of
Atsuta Ward! Download the Nagoya Rekishi Tanken (なごや歴史探検,
Explore Nagoya's History) app to access Atsuta Rekishi Tanbō (熱田歴史探訪, Atsuta History Explorer) and the following content.

・The Kaijō-mon Gate (海上門), once the main entrance to Atsuta
Jingu, was destroyed by fire during the war. Using your smartphone,
you can now see this former national treasure, and even take yourphoto with it, using AR.
・Experience lively Miya Station with VR! Miya Station is said to havebeen the busiest of the station towns along the old Tokaido route.
Use your smartphone near the Tokaido route marker posts to time
travel and see the bustling streetscape that existed there in the Edo
period in 360-degree VR.
・Digital Stamp Rally - A digital stamp rally that takes participants to 7
points of historical interest starting from Temma-cho Sta. (soon to
become Atsuta Jingu Temma-cho Station in January 2023) iscurrently underway. Participants who collect all the stamps can enter
the draw to win prizes (entries close Tue. 28 Feb. 2023).
★Download the Nagoya Rekishi Tanken app for iOS
and Android at http://geoalpha.jp/nagoya/ .
*Although some content is available in other languages,
Japanese offers the best experience.

白鳥庭園

Nagoya Congress Center名古屋国際会議場

The Nagoya Congress
Center is a multi-purpose
convention center. The
center was constructed as
Shirotori Century Plaza, athemed pavilion for theWorld Design Exposition
1989, held to mark the100th anniversary of
Nagoya’s city government.
On 28 April 1990, it
became the central facilityof Nagoya, the international
Image courtesy of Nagoya Congress Center
convention city. The
second stage of development from 1992 saw the addition of large-scale
conference facilities, and the entire completed facility entered service in
October 1994.
The Sforza Monument in the courtyard of the Nagoya Congress Center
was originally exhibited in the Tokai Bank Pavilion at the exposition.
Leonardo da Vinci was commanded by the Lord Ludovico of Milan tocreate the world's largest statue of General Francesco Sforza on
horseback. By November 1493 he had completed a 7.2-meter clay modelof the horse. Further work on the piece was interrupted by war; plans forbronze casting were abandoned, and the clay model later destroyed.
Reconstruction of the “phantom statue” for exhibition at the World Design
Exposition began with the construction of a two-meter-high clay model
based on the Madrid Codices discovered in 1967 and a number ofremaining preparatory sketches. An enlarged model was created using
computer technology, and molded in fiber reinforced plastic. This
realization of Leonardo's abandoned vision is the only work of its kind in
the world, brought into existence by Japanese research and technology.
Where: Nagoya Congress Center (名古屋国際会議場), Atsuta Ward (熱田区)Access: A 5-minute walk from Nishi Takakura Sta. 「西高蔵」(
駅, M28) Exit
2 on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線), or a 5-minute walk from
駅, E02) Exit 1 on the Subway Meiko Line (地下鉄名港
Hibino Sta. 「日比野」(線)Website: https://www.nagoya-congress-center.jp/

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New Year's Eve (Ō-misoka) 大晦日Ō-misoka is the last day of the year. Originally, miso was a reading of "30"(三十) and Misoka (三十日) meant “30th”, and was used to refer to the last
day of every month. December 30th, the last day of the year, i.e. New
Year’s Eve, on the traditional lunar calendar, was called "Ō-misoka” (‘great’
misoka). Nowadays, it is December 31.
In Japan, some events related towelcoming Toshigami-sama (年神様, Gods of the New Year) are
held on New Year’s Eve. The nightof New Year's Eve is also called
Joya (除夜). In the past, it wascustomary to stay up all night togreet Toshigami-sama as theycame into one’s home, and there
are several traditional customs
observed in each household on
New Year's Eve.

Joya-no-kane (NewYear’s Bell) is one of theJapanese Buddhist
year-end and New Yearcustoms. From around11:45pm on New Year’s
Eve, a temple bell is
struck 108 times,
continuing into the earlyhours of the new year.
The number 108 has various meanings, but it is said that the 108
tolls of the bell symbolize the casting away of 108 earthly desires
or afflictions in Buddhism, bonnō (煩悩), which are believed tocause human suffering. These include desires such as sexualappetite, materialistic desires and so on. It is said that bylistening to the sounds of the bells such desires will be purged.
Every year, you can watch the scenes of a temple bell being
struck on NHK’s "Yuku-toshi Kuru-toshi" (“The Passing Year, theComing Year”) TV program. Some temples allow the people toring the temple bell on New Year's Eve (please ask at a temple inyour area). Listening to the sound of the bells is also a good way
to welcome the new year.
★See https://bit.ly/3WiumPC for some more end of year / New
Year customs.

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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;
some showings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide.

Black Adam −ブラックアダム−
Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge / dir. Jaume Collet-Serra / from December 2 <1><2><4>

Never Goin' Back −Never Goin' Back ネバー・ゴーイン・バック−

Avatar: The Way of Water −アバター ウェイ・オブ・ウォーター−Flag Day −フラッグ・デイ 父を想う日−
Sean Penn, Dylan Penn / dir. Sean Penn / from December 23 <5>

An Almost Ordinary Summer −泣いたり笑ったり−
Alessandro Gassmann, Jasmine Trinca / dir. Simone Godano / from December 2 <5>

The Five Devils −ファイブ・デビルズ−

Happening −あのこと−
Anamaria Vartolomei, Sandrine Bonnaire / dir. Audrey Diwan / from December 2 <5>

Mad God −マッドゴッド−
Alex Cox / dir. Phil Tippett / from December 2 <6>

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana / dir. James Cameron / from December 16 <1><2><4>

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Maia Mitchell, Camila Morrone / dir. Augustine Frizzell / from December 16 <5>Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sally Dramé / dir. Léa Mysius / from December 2 <6>Bulletin Board - Events may be subject to cancellation or change without notice 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 new friends
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 in English-

Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to traditional Japanesehome-cooked dishes. Flower arranging & tea ceremony lessons available;
private or group lessons OK. Call 090-7431-4428 (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 withtea. 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 day prior toyour visit. 2 hours. Venue 3-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Sta. Ongoing
lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone: 070-8310-0420

Japanese Language Classes◆ Updated Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00-11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter-near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 16 Jan.-13 Mar. 9 lessons, 2,700 Yen
total/term. Handouts 100 Yen/term. Join anytime. Call 090-3852-8479 (Keiko);or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)◆ Updated "A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class -Thu. in-person lessons 12 Jan.-16 Mar. 2023 10:30-12:00, free / 9 lessons. Aichi Int'l
Plaza, 2 blocks west of Subway Shiyakusho Sta. (Meijo Line), (poss. online
depending on COVID-19 situation); Mon. free conversation online lessons (Zoom)
16 Jan.-13 Mar. 2023 10:30-11:30, free / 9 lessons; Join anytime! See website fordetails: https://www.aloenagoyavol.com/; E-mail: akasatanaaloe@gmail.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◆ Updated Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue.
10:00-11:30, 6 Sep.-20 Dec. 3,000 Yen/term. Hoshigaoka Community
Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway Hoshigaoka Sta. Exit 4) Beginner &Intermediate Class. Inquiries - E-mail: hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone:
080-4547-9290; Website: http://nirokukai.com◆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◆Kotoba-no-kai Japanese lessons - Wed.10:00-11:30 at E-Able
Nagoya, 3-min. walk from Higashi Betsuin Sta. Exit 1 (Meijo Line). 2000 Yen for
12 lessons. Join anytime. Phone: 090-2130-3290 (Hikita); E-mail:kinkan1961@gmail.com; Website: https://www.kotobanokai.com

Meetings & Activities◆Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group -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◆CCEA - a non-profit organization promoting cultural exchange,international understanding, and friendships amongst women of all nationalities
living in the Nagoya area. We hold eight general meetings a year, host interest
groups and social activities. Visit: http://cceanagoya.com/
Email: nagoyaccea@gmail.com◆English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting -Sun. 19:00 at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you
have a problem with alcohol.

◆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 andsupport in Nagoya. Community and friendship for mums. Contact Michelle
Suzuki, Birth Doula for details at nagoyadoula@gmail.com◆SHONAI FC - Free international-community-based football / soccer, every

Sunday 16:00 at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, (Tsurumai Line) All welcome! More info at
https://www.facebook.com/shonaifc or just come down!
◆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 forupcoming events. Let's get together!
Website: https://www.etjaichi.com/

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 fromthe Chayagasaka playgroup. For more information contact: bilingualnagoya@gmail.com◆Takaoka English Playgroup - Meets on random Sundays from9:30 - 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

Places of Worship◆Anglican/Episcopal Church in Japan - English service every 4th Sun.

14:30 at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, 5-min walk from Gokiso Sta. Exit 4.
(Tsurumai/Sakura-dori Lines) E-mail:office.chubu.drive@gmail; Website: https://nskk-chubu.org/en/◆Faith Charismatic Church - Please come fellowship and worship withus, Faith Charismatic Church, a bible believing Christian Church, every Sundayat 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 moredetails 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 English Fellowship - inter-denominational fellowship withEnglish Worship Services every Sun. from 10:30. Bilingual messages every 3rd
and 4th Sun. Sunday School available. Contact Willie at 090-2579-1007 or
nefbulletin@gmail.com◆Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Fri. Prayers & is open for five-time prayers
Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature are alsoavailable. Honjin Sta., Exit 3 Call 052-486-2380 Website: http://nagoyamosque.com◆Nagoya Port Mosque - Fri. Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for five timeprayers, 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 andTakaoka 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 freefrom 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 are open
to everyone. Phone: 0120-119-770; Website: www.alislam.jp

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