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ENGLISH EDITION Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Phone: 052-581-0100「Nagoya Calendar」
は生活情報や名古屋周辺のイベント等の情報を掲載している英語の月刊情報誌です。

Odaka Ceremonial Rice Field Rice Planting Ceremony. See page 8 for details.
Photo courtesy of Atsuta Jingū

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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.

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 health center, or a
tax office, but can't speak Japanese, then call our Trio-Phone service and we'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
Example Situation: Mrs. Doe is at home with a 6-month old baby. Mrs. Doe has a few
questions she would like to ask her local municipal health center (Kita Ward Hoken Sentā) about
the baby's health check-up.
It is a little difficult for Mrs. Doe to make it to the health center in person, and she is not confident talking in Japanese on thephone. Mrs. Doe calls the Nagoya International Center's Trio-Phone line, explains her situation, and the Nagoya International
Center calls the Kita Ward Hoken Sentā and sets up the 3-way call, allowing the health center staff to simultaneously join theconversation with Mrs. Doe and the NIC interpreter.
Mrs. Doe can now speak to the health center staff through NIC's interpreter and get her questions answered in her preferredlanguage.

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 http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/japanese/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 their own languages from the library’s vast
collection of international children's books. Participation is free,and no reservations are required!
★Upcoming Schedule
Sat. 1 Jun. - English (10:30 - 11:00) at Nakamura
LibrarySun. 23 Jun. - English & another language (14:00 - 14:30)

NIC Book Recycling Bazaar

NIC本のリサイクルバザー
Hate to see a good book go to waste? Come along to the bazaar
and get yourself a bunch of books for a bargain and contribute to agood cause while you're at it. Proceeds go to the National
Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan for the promotion ofliteracy education in developing countries and the NIC Library forthe purchase of new books. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
When: Sun. 2 Jun. (13:00 – 15:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1

Registration and Information Session
for Disaster Language Volunteers &Language Volunteers

災害語学・語学ボランティア登録説明会
If a major natural disaster occurs in Nagoya City, language
volunteers will be present at ward offices and evacuation centers inaffected areas to interpret information for non-Japanese speaking
foreign nationals who are in need of help. If you are interested in
becoming a Nagoya International Center registered language
volunteer, find out more at a registration and information session.
See the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for details ofvolunteer activities, frequency of activities and requirements forregistration.
When: ①Fri. 5 Jul., ②Sun. 15 Sep., ③Fri. 1 Nov., ④Sun. 2 Feb.
(13:30 – 14:30 each session) *Disaster Language Volunteer
applicants will also participate in the Disaster Language
Volunteer Training Session from 14:30 to 16:30 (except 15
Sep.)
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

Disaster Preparedness Workshop

防災サロン
An opportunity for non-Japanese residing or working in Nagoya
City to find out how to be better prepared for a disaster. Explore
the booths and learn about what should be in your evacuation kit,sample emergency food, memorize what to do with a disasterprevention card game, see a portable toilet, and more. Interpreting
will be available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese andFilipino. Participants will receive some emergency goods to takehome. No reservation required.
When: Sun. 21 Jul. (11:30 - 14:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Exhibition Room 1
Cost: Free
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division, Phone:052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Japanese Summer School for Children

NIC夏休み子ども日本語教室
With the aim of providing the Japanese language skills necessary
for school and daily life, NIC volunteers will host special summer
vacation Japanese lessons for children. Available for school children
aged between 6 and 15 (born between 2 Apr. 2004 and 1 Apr.
2013) whose mother tongue is not Japanese.
When: Every Wed. & Sun. from Wed. 24 Jul. to Wed. 28 Aug.,and Sat. 10 Aug. (10:00 - 11:30); No class Sun. 11 & Wed. 14 Aug.
(Total 10 classes)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 1 & 2How to Join: Applications will be accepted on Sun. 21 Jul. (12:30- 13:00) in person at the Nagoya International Center 4F Exhibition
Room 3; a parent / guardian should also attend.
Application forms are available from the 3F pamphlet boxes or fromthe NIC website.
Cost: 1,000 Yen; covers all 10 classes.
Places: Maximum 50 places.
Inquiries: NIC Exchange & Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

NIC Classroom for Global Citizens - Discover!
Experience! Global Citizen Campus
NIC地球市民教室「発見！体験！地球市民キャンパス」

A class for junior and senior high school students and educators where
you can find out about how many issues in Japan and around the world
are connected to our daily lives, and think about what we can do tohelp resolve those problems. Limited to 40 places; reservations required.
When: Tue. 30 Jul. (13:00 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1
Cost: Free
Reservations / Inquiries: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation
Division by phone, e-mail, via the NIC website, or visit in person, from
Tue. 25 Jun. (from 10:00)
Phone: 052-581-5691; E-mail: koryu@nic-nagoya.or.jp
Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

School Guidance Seminar for Children of
Foreign Nationals

外国人の子どもと保護者のための進路ガイダンス
This Nagoya International Center seminar, co-hosted by the City of Nagoya
Board of Education, will provide advice on the Japanese post-junior highadmission system and options that students will have available to them once
they have graduated from junior high school, an explanation of theentrance examination schedule, and a series of short presentations byrepresentatives from local high schools. Individual consultations with school
representatives will also be available after the seminar.
The seminar is free, but reservations are required, and places are limited to
80 parents and students on a first-in, first-served basis.
Interpreting will be available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese andFilipino.
When: Sat. 3 Aug. (13:00-16:30) (If cancelled due to a typhoon, etc.,
postponed to Sun. 4 Aug.)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Access: Above Kokusai Center Sta. (国際センター駅) on the Sakura-dori
Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Reservations: Call (Phone: 052-581-0100), visit the 3F Information
Counter, or use the online form on the NIC website from 15 Jun. (from10:00)

Events supported by NIC• Foreigners Who Love Japan - The 5th Photo
Festival in Japan

日本を愛する外国人たち - 第５回フォトフェスティバルin JAPANAn exhibition of photographs on the theme of "Japan's Four
Seasons," by foreign resident photographers seeking to share
the beauty of Japan.
When: Sat. 1 Jun. (9:00 - 20:00) & Sun. 2 Jun. (9:00 - 18:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Exhibition Room 1,2,3
Admission: Free
Inquiries: E-mail: focusjp55@gmail.com• 150th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Between Japan & Hungary Commemorative
Event - Hungary Festival in Aichi

日・ハンガリー外交関係開設150周年記念事業「ハンガリーフェスティバルin愛知」

This year's Hungary Festival will feature a talk on the appeal of“Memorable Hungary”; a performance of pieces by the“magician of the piano,” Liszt; exhibits of Hungarian children's
paintings and embroidery; and an exchange event. Places arelimited to 200 people; Reservations are required.
When: Sun. 9 Jun. (13:30 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Access: Above the Kokusai Center Sta. (国際センター駅) on the
Sakura-dori Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: 1,500 Yen; Junior HS Students and younger freeInquiries / reservations: Phone, fax or e-mail the Aichi
Hungary Friendship Association by Sat. 8 Jun.
Phone / Fax: 0568-76-4347; E-mail: ambt@hotmail.co.jp
Website: http://aicsimagyar.sakura.ne.jp/wp/ (Japanese)

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Living in Nagoya■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:
2 Jun. 8:45 - 12:00
7 Jul. 8:45 - 12:00*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.

■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 isavailable when regular medical facilities areclosed (on Sundays, national holidays, during
the year-end / New Year holiday period, andat night)? Make sure you know where yourclosest 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 City of
Nagoya website at:
http://bit.ly/emergency-nagoya-clinics
For information on other clinics in Aichi, contact the Aichi Emergency
Medical Treatment Information Center (Phone: 052-263-1133).
You can also search for medical facilities on the Center's website at:
http://www.qq.pref.aichi.jp/■Emergency Broadcast Telephone Service
同報無線テレホンサービス

When announcements over the emergency speaker system are difficult
to hear due to weather conditions, or difficult to understand, use yourphone and call the number below to check the content of thebroadcast.
The service is available in English, Chinese andKorean, in addition to Japanese.
Japanese: 0180-995926
English: 052-957-9260
Chinese: 052-957-9261
Korean: 052-957-9262■City of Nagoya Disaster Preparedness
App - A mobile disaster preparedness map
you can check anytime

いつでも見られる携帯版防災マップ ‑名古屋市防災アプリ‑
The City of Nagoya Disaster Preparedness App enables users to checkdisaster preparedness information related to earthquakes and flood
damage for Nagoya City, and get information to assist commuters to walkhome if public transport stops due to a disaster, using your smartphone ortablet. The app now supports English and Simplified Chinese.
As the app displays information including the estimated extent of damageand evacuation areas for your current location by superimposing it overthe image from the device's camera, you can confirm visually the direction
and distance of the facility you're looking for.
When you open the app, the upper half of the screen will display theimage from the camera, while the bottom half shows a map, andinformation such as seismic intensity and damage forecasts including
tsunami and flood inundation depth, along with evacuation informationsuch as evacuation areas and tsunami evacuation buildings is superimposed over the image.
And by downloading the map data beforehand, you can still use the map
even when there is no network access during a disaster.
Because the map uses GPS, you can use themap on the move not only in an emergency,
but also in emergency drills and to help
familiarize yourself with emergency facilities
around you. Download the free app from the
App Store or Google Play.

App Store

Google Play

■Survive a powerful earthquake! City of
Nagoya Fire Bureau door-to-door visit
program「巨大地震から生き延びる！」
政令市 初 の戸別訪問を実施します！

In a new model program aiming to protect lives in the long-predicted
Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake and encouraging disaster
preparedness, the City of Nagoya Fire Bureau will be goingdoor-to-door in one designated school district in each ward anddistributing one disaster preparedness item per home, free of charge.
According to damage estimates for the Nankai Trough megathrustearthquake, the number of casualties could be halved by taking
measures to prevent furniture and appliances from falling. Preventing
furniture from falling is extremely important for survival when apowerful earthquake strikes.
Through these door-to-door visits, the Fire Bureau will offer residents achoice of one free item from a number of options for securing
furniture and other disaster preparedness measures, and spreadingawareness of ways that residents can save lives in a disaster.
Inquiries: Fire Division Community Safety Section, City of Nagoya Fire
BureauPhone: 052-972-3543*Households will be visited multiple times under this program. No
payment required; Beware of fraudsters purporting to request
payment for this service.

■Announcement from the City of Nagoya: Premium Voucher Program

プレミアム付商品券事業実施のお知らせ
As a measure to relieve the effects of the planned increase in consumption tax from 1 October, a Premium Voucher (puremiamu-tsuki
shōhin-ken / プレミアム付き商品券) program will be introduced for the following persons:①Individuals not subject to resident tax (excluding recipients of public assistance [seikatsu hogo / 生活保護])②Heads of households with a child born on or after 2 April, 2016.
Details will be announced at a later date. To ensure that all eligible persons can be notified, appropriate registration of your address, etc. isrequired. Please confirm whether you have completed the following procedures.
Resident registration - Have you registered yourself as living at your current address?
If you are an evacuee from areas affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, etc., and your address has changed, please register yourcurrent address.
If you have moved, please remember to notify the post office and have your mail forwarded to your new address.
Further information on the Premium Voucher program will be made available over the coming months.
Inquiries: Civic & Economic Affairs Bureau Regional Commerce Division, City of Nagoya
Phone: 052-526-4135; Fax: 052-972-4138

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Living in Nagoya
Living Q & A: Unable to Pay Resident Tax

外国人暮らしのQ&A：住民税が払えない

My employment contract expired in March, so I had to leave my job. It's now June, and I haven't foundanother job yet. I'm looking, but because I still haven't found a job, I have no income.
The other day, an invoice arrived for resident tax, but with no income, I can't pay it. Up to now, my resident
tax was deducted from my salary, so does this invoice mean that I'm being billed twice?

In addition to national income tax (shotokuzei / 所得税), there is also resident tax (jūminzei / 住民税), a
collective term for resident taxes levied by prefectural and municipal governments. Jūminzei is payable to theprefecture and municipal government in which you reside.
You will receive an invoice around June from the municipal government in which you were living on 1 Januaryof that year. The income to which jūminzei is applied is that for the previous year. For example, the jūminzei tobe paid for 2019 (from June 2019 to May 2020) is calculated from your income from January to December of
2018; Your jūminzei paid in 2018 (from June 2018 to May 2019) was based on your income from January to
December of 2017. So you are not being billed for something you have already paid.
Under local regulations, a system for reducing jūminzei in certain circumstances is available. In the City of
Nagoya, for example, "individuals whose total income (sō-shotoku / 総所得) for the previous year was lessthan 2,000,000 Yen and whose income for this year is expected to be less than half of that for the previous
year" may receive a 50% reduction on their income levy (shotoku-wari / 所得割) amount. And there are arange of other circumstances in which one's jūminzei may qualify for a reduction (genmen / 減免).
To find out if you are eligible for a reduction in your jūminzei in accordance with local regulations, consult
the section of your local municipal office responsible for taxes. As there are deadlines for reduction
applications, it's a good idea to check as early as you can.

Read the Signs - Eye Clinics

看板を読もう 眼科

This issue, we'll look at some items to help you spot an ophthalmologist.

Key character: 眼 gan (eye); also pronounced me in some words.
*Not to be confused with 目 (me), which is commonly used torefer to the eyes.
Also found in:
近眼 kingan (near-sightedness)
老眼 rōgan (age-related long-sightedness)
肉眼 nikugan (the naked eye [without telescope, binoculars,etc.])
裸眼 ragan (not wear glasses or contact lenses)
眼鏡 megane (glasses / spectacles)

Key word: 眼科 ganka (ophthalmology clinic; ophthalmology)

Other useful words:
白内障
hakunaishō (cataract)
緑内障
ryokunaishō (glaucoma)
アレルギー
arerugī (allergy)
眼精疲労
ganseihirō (eye strain)
ドライアイ
dorai ai (dry eye syndrome)
コンタクト処方 kontakuto shohō (contact lens prescriptions)

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Village of Ancient History Shidami Kofungun
Dive even deeper into Nagoya's past at the Village ofAncient History Shidami Kofungun, in Moriyama Ward!
Located in the northeastern corner of Nagoya City, theVillage consists of the Shidami Kofungun (Shidami burial
mound cluster / しだみ古墳群) and SHIDAMU, the Shidami
Kofungun Experience Museum (体感!しだみ古墳群ミュージアム), where you can view funerary objects and haniwa
unearthed from the kofun and try your hand at making
some of your own.

Shidami Otsuka Kofun

Restored to its original
appearance, right down to thehaniwa.

Kofun

Kofun are burial mounds erected between the 3rd and 7th centuries, often
associated with enormous, distinctive keyhole-shaped burial mounds, but a variety ofdifferent shapes and sizes exist. And although many of Japan's most famous kofun
look like tree-covered hills, many were originally covered with stones and adorned
with numerous haniwa (埴輪) terracotta objects or figures. Within the mounds wereinterred the remains of members of powerful families, who were buried with anarray of funerary objects.
There are around 200 confirmed kofun within the City of Nagoya, but the Kamishidami area of Moriyama Ward has the greatest concentration, with some 66 confirmed
kofun (33 remaining) within an area measuring 1.7km east to west by 1km north tosouth. Collectively known as the Shidami Kofungun and a National Historic Site,
kofun in this group range in size from a keyhole-shaped tomb over 100m long, toround burial mounds of around 10m in diameter, reflecting the characteristics ofburial mound construction at each stage of the Kofun period.

Shiratorizuka
Kofun

A 115m-long keyholeshaped kofun, thought to havebeen covered in quartz pieces.

To JR Kōzōji Sta.

TogokuBridgeShonai River

Togokusan
Shirotori Kofun

See the only intact
horizontal stone
burial chamber
found in Nagoya.

Kamishidami
Bus Stop
Supermarket

Kattezuka Kofun

Now Kattesha Shrine, the drymoat and embankment
surrounding the kofun are
clearly visible.

Kattezuka
Bus StopMt.
TogokuAichi Pref.
University
Moriyama
CampusOwaribe Jinja Kofun

Nakayashiro Kofun
Togokusan
Fruits ParkSHIDAMU

Otsuka – Okute Kofungun Area

Mt. Togokusan
Trail entrance

A park where families with small children andthe elderly, too, can experience kofun.
Okute
Pond

Minamiyashiro Kofun
Tōgokusan
App Store

Google Play

Let's Go to Shidami Kofungun app

Use the Kofun Map to enhance your experience withinformation on each kofun and VR and AR features to look into
the past! Plus, you can play the Shidami Quest RPG, and takesouvenir photos with AR mascot characters Shidamiko-chan
and Haniwauji Takeru. Supports Japanese, English, Chinese(Simplified and Traditional) and Korean.

Climb Mt. Tōgoku (東谷山,
Nagoya’s highest mountain at198m) to visit Minamiyashiro
Kofun, Nakayashiro Kofun andOwaribe Jinja Kofun. After the
35-minute climb, take a break at
the observation deck at Owaribe
Shrine.

Shidami Kofungun Experience Museum (SHIDAMU) 体感！しだみ古墳群ミュージアム（SHIDAMU）
See reconstructions, haniwa andother artifacts excavated from thevarious kofun

Try on costumes and see how
you might have looked in the
Kofun period

SHIDAMU, the Shidami Kofungun Experience Museum opened on 1 April, bringing the Village of Ancient History Shidami Kofungun historicalpreservation precinct in Moriyama Ward to long-awaited completion. Visitors to SHIDAMU can take a guided tour to learn about the kofun in the
precinct, see exhibits of rare items excavated from the area, and try ancient crafts by making magatama (勾玉) curved jewels and haniwa clay
figures, and experience ancient life through fire making and using a stone knife, and more.
When visiting the Village of Ancient History Shidami Kofungun, be sure to drop into SHIDAMU first and pick up a walking map.
When: SHIDAMU opening hours - 9:00 - 17:00 (Last entry to Exhibit Room 16:30) Closed Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday
falls on a national holiday), end of year and New Year period.
Where: Shidami Kofungun Experience Museum (体感！しだみ古墳群ミュージアム), Village of Ancient History Shidami Kofungun (歴史の里しだみ古墳群), Moriyama Ward (守山区)
Access: From Ozone Sta. (大曽根駅) on the Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線), JR Chūō Line (JR中央線), Meitetsu Seto Line (名鉄瀬戸線), take the
Nagoya GuideWay Bus / Yutorito Line (名古屋ガイドウェイバス[ゆとりーとライン]) bound for Kōzōji (高蔵寺), alight at Kamishidami (上志段味) Stop(around 35 minutes), from which SHIDAMU is a 7-minute walk southeast. From Kōzōji Sta. (高蔵寺駅) on the JR Chūō Line, take the CityBus(市バス) Shidami Circuit Bus (志段味巡回), alight at Kattezuka (勝手塚) Stop (around 6 minutes), from which SHIDAMU is a 1-minute walk.
Admission: Museum admission free. Exhibit Room admission 200 Yen, free for Junior HS students and younger. Additional fee required forsome experience programs.
Website: https://www.rekishinosato.city.nagoya.jp/ (Japanese)

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Exhibitions - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change MINIATURE LIFE 2019 - The World of
Tatsuya Tanaka

MINIATURE LIFE展 2019 〜田中達也 目立ての世界〜
The miniature photographer Tatsuya
Tanaka has been sharing his photographs
composed of everyday objects online every
day since 2011, attracting over 1.9 million
domestic and international followers onsocial media, a figure which continues toincrease.
This exhibition features a total of around
160 pieces, both photographs andminiatures.
When: Wed. 29 May to Mon. 1 Jul.
Sushi・Locomotive《SL(スシ・ロコモーティブ)》(10:00 - 18:00; 10:00 - 17:00 on 1 Jul.;©Tatsuya Tanaka
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.)
Where: Nagoya Mitsukoshi Sakae Store (名古屋栄三越店) 7F Exhibition Hall (催物会場), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: Directly outside Sakae Sta. (栄駅) Exit 16 on the Subway
Higashiyama and Meijo Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線).
Admission: Junior HS students and older 1,200 Yen; Elementary school
students 600 Yen; Pre-school-aged children free. (Elementary students
and younger must be accompanied by an adult.) Holders of a Certificate
of Disability and up to 1 accompanying person free.
Website: http://tokai-tv.com/events/miniature_life2019/ (Japanese)

Captivating, Glittering Satsuma「魅了する 煌めく薩摩」
Seizing the opportunity presented by the
Meiji Restoration, the resplendent
gold-decorated Satsuma ware (薩摩焼) of
Kagoshima was marked as an important
export for procuring foreign currency. This
exhibition presents examples of glittering
Satsuma ware that captivated many when
they crossed the seas during the Meiji andTaisho periods, from pieces created in
Kagoshima to those from Nagasaki, Kyoto,
Kanazawa, Tokyo, Yokohama, and more.
When: Sat. 1 Jun. to Thu. 31 Oct. (10:00 17:00; Last entry by 16:30) Closed Mondays
Lion-shaped lidded pot with human(or the following business day if it falls on adesign, overglazed with gold
national holiday), 13 to 15 Aug.
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) Exit 1 on
the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線) or Takaoka Sta. (高岳駅) 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: http://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

The Snoopy Museum Exhibition「スヌーピーミュージアム展」
Take a look back at American culture in thesecond half of the 20th century throughSnoopy and other unique characters fromthe Peanuts newspaper strip, drawn by
creator Charles M. Schulz for almost 50
years. Don't miss this rare opportunity to
see around 200 items from the Charles M.
Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, USA,
including original artwork, sketches, vintage
merchandise, and more.
Original artwork from Peanuts(detail) 14 Feb. 1985 ©PNTS
When: Sat. 22 Jun. to Sun. 1 Sep. (9:30 17:00; Last entry by 16:30) Closed Mondays(or the next weekday when Monday is a national holiday; Open 13 Aug.)and the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Sakurayama Sta. (桜山駅) Exit 4 on the
Subway Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: General admission 1300 (1100) Yen; University & Senior HS
students 900 (700) Yen; Junior HS students & Elementary students 500(300) Yen. Prices in ( ) are for advance sale tickets and groups of 20 ormore. 50% discount for bearers of a Certificate of Disability and up to 2
accompanying persons. Includes admission to the permanent exhibition.
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/
Exhibition website: http://www.snoopymuseum.tokyo/nagoya/

Other current exhibitions

For more information on current exhibitions inand around Nagoya, see the NIC website atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp■ Special Exhibition: Blood Tour - Journey into the HumanBody
特別展「血液ツアーズ『人体大解明の旅』」

When: Until Sun. 2 Jun. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays.
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)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/■ Pippi Longstocking™ and the World of Astrid Lindgren「長くつ下のピッピ™の世界展
たち〜」〜リンドグレーンが描く北欧の暮らしと子ども

When: Until Sun. 16 Jun. (10:00 - 19:30; 10:00 - 17:00 on 16
Jun.; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.)
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■ From Golden Land and Southern Sea - Southeast Asian
Ceramics from Machida City Museum Collection「黄金の地と南の海から―町田市立博物館所蔵 東南アジア陶磁コレクション―」

When: Until Sun. 16 Jun. (9:30 – 16:30; Last entry 16:00) Closed
Mondays.
Where: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum (愛知県陶磁美術館), Seto
City (瀬戸市)
Website: http://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/index.html■ A General Collection - CHAGALL MATISSE ROUAULT Three Artists Print Collection「所蔵企画展 シャガール マティス ルオー 三人の画家の版画集」

When: Until Sun. 30 Jun. (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/■ The Message of Color「Color 〜色彩からのメッセージ〜」

When: Until Sun. 30 Jun. (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)■ Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Exhibit「ロイヤル コペンハーゲンのアール・ヌーヴォー」

When: Until Sun. 25 Aug. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun. &national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday
falls on a national holiday; Open Monday 15 Jul. & 12 Aug.), Tue.
16 Jul.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック 美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: www.mazak-art.com

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In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Fireflies in Nagoya Castle's Outer Moat

名古屋城外堀のホタル

Did you know that you can see fireflies (hotaru / ホタル) in the center of Nagoya? The outer moat of Nagoya Castle is home to a variety of
fireflies known in Japanese as Hime-Botaru (ヒメボタル / lit. ‘princess firefly’ / Luciola parvula).
Although the larger and more well-known varieties of Japanese firefly, the Genji-Botaru (Luciola cruciata) and Heike-Botaru (Aquatica
lateralis), prefer a waterside habitat, the smaller Hime-Botaru live on land. (The outer moat is dry.) The flashing light, resembling fairy
lights, is another characteristic of the Hime-Botaru. Both males and females emit light, but, females do not fly as their hind wings
degenerate.
Although a torch may come in handy to light your way, fireflies are not fond of bright light and a torch should not be used to try andspot them. Also remember that the ground around the areas where the fireflies can be seen is their egg-laying spot, so care should betaken not to disturb it, particularly slopes.
When: Hime-Botaru can be seen from around mid-May to early June, between around
23:00 and 3:00. (Period and times are subject to change from year to year due toclimate.)
Where: The outer moat (sotobori / 外堀) of Nagoya Castle around the Hommachi-bashi
Bridge (本町橋). The fireflies can be seen from the footpaths, park areas and the groundsof Aichikengokoku Shrine (愛知懸護國神社). (Do not enter the moat itself.)
Access: A 5- to 10-minute walk southwest from Shiyakusho Sta. (市役所駅) Exit 4 on the
Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線), or a 5- to 10-minute walk northeast from Marunouchi
Sta. (丸の内駅) Exit 1 on the Subway Tsurumai and Sakura-dori Lines (地下鉄鶴舞・桜通線)

Listening to the Rain – Japanese Umbrellasat the Tokugawaen

雨を聴く 徳川園の和傘
Once a residence of the Owari
Tokugawa clan and located next to
the Tokugawa Art Museum in
Nagoya’s Higashi Ward, Tokugawaen
is a pond-centered Japanese garden
with something to enjoy in every
Photo courtesy of Tokugawaen
season, even the rainy season. Fromlate May through to early June,
hanashōbu, or Japanese irises, are but one of the attractions.
During the tsuyu (梅雨), or rainy season, visitors to the Japanese garden
can rent a wagasa (和傘), or Japanese umbrella, to enjoy a stroll throughthe rain (umbrella rental 8 to 23 Jun.). Visitors entering between 9:30
and 17:00 can rent umbrellas for 500 Yen each at the Kuromon maingate.
When: Thu. 6 Jun. to Sun. 7 Jul. (9:30 – 17:30; Last entry 17:00)
Closed Mondays (in the event it falls on a national holiday, closed thenext business day instead).
Where: Tokugawaen (徳川園) Japanese garden
Access: By train: a 10-minute walk from JR Ōzone Sta. (大曽根駅)
South Exit (南出口). By bus: From Sakae, take a City Bus for Hikiyama (引山) or Shiken'ya (四軒家) leaving from Bus Station 3, Sakae Bus Terminal(Oasis 21). Get off at Tokugawaen Shindeki (徳川園新出来) bus stop.
Admission: General Admission/College & Senior HS Students 300 (270)
Yen; Residents of Nagoya City aged 65 or older 100 (90) Yen. Junior HS
Students and younger free. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more.
Website: https://www.tokugawaen.aichi.jp/

The 6th Tebasaki Summit®neo

第6回手羽先サミット®neo
Tebasaki, or seasoned deep-friedchicken wings, are one of the bigstars of Nagoyameshi, or Nagoya
cuisine. At the Tebasaki Summit,
around 30 eateries (particularly
proud of their tebasaki) from around
Japan vie for your vote. Give yourballot to the tebasaki you foundmost outstanding, and the eatery
Photo courtesy of Tebasaki Summit®
Executive Committeewith the most votes wins the grandprix! The 3rd Aichimeshi® event, where you can try a variety of uniqueand tasty dishes from all over Aichi Prefecture, will also be running at
Angel Hiroba.
When: Fri. 7 Jun. (16:00 - 21:00), Sat. 8 Jun. (10:00 - 21:00) and Sun.
9 Jun. (10:00 - 18:00) Event will still be held in wet weather.
Where: Hisaya-odori Park (久屋大通公園) Edion Hisaya Hiroba (エディオン久屋広場) and Angel Hiroba (エンゼル広場), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Yaba-cho Subway Sta. (地下鉄矢場町駅),
Exit 5 or 6.
Admission: Free. Charges apply for food and beverages.
Website: https://www.tebasaki-summit.jp/ (Japanese)08

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Gulf Nagoya Nostalgic Car Festival 2019

Gulf名古屋ノスタルジックカーフェスティバル2019
Fun for car lovers as the dome ofPortmesse Nagoya heats up with thelively energy of congregating car
fans. Thrill to the sound of raw
exhausts at the ‘Nostalgic Car Sound
Museum’. Individual car owners will
be displaying their pride and joy, andthere will also be a contest, nostalgic
Photo courtesy of Nostalgic Car Festival
car and classic bike shops andExecutive Committee
factories with their own stalls, andvisitors can buy parts, merchandise, model cars, toys, and more.
When: Sat. 8 and Sun. 9. Jun. (10:00 – 16:00)
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや), Exhibition Hall 1 (第1展示館)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Sta. (金城ふ頭駅) on the
Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Admission: 1,800 Yen; Children of Elementary School age and younger
free.
Website: http://www.nostalgic.co.jp/index.html (Japanese)

Atsuta Jingū: Upcoming events

熱田神宮 近日の神事• Mita Shrine Rice Planting Ceremony 熱田神宮 御田神社御田植祭

A festival praying for bountiful
crops. Rice seedlings are presented
to the deities at Mita Shrine andyoung maidens perform a graceful
field dance as an offering to pray
for a bumper harvest.
When: Tue. 18 Jun. (from 10:00)
Where: Mita Jinja (御田神社) in
Atsuta Jingū, in Atsuta Ward (熱田Photos courtesy of Atsuta Jingū
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 walkfrom Jingu Nishi Sta. (神宮西駅) on the Meijo Subway Line (地下鉄名城線).
Website: https://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/• Odaka Ceremonial Rice Field Rice Planting Ceremony
大高斎田御田植祭

Following the rice planting ritual,
rice seedlings are planted in
Hikamianego Shrine's ceremonial
rice field.
When: Sun. 23 Jun. (From 10:00)
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 2019 Handcraft Fair in Nagoya

2019ハンドクラフトフェアin Nagoya
A great opportunity for those who love handicrafts and things handmade.
This two-day event features several hands-on corners and demonstrations,and sales of handmade items. Instructors are also on hand to help children
experience a variety of handicrafts.
When: Fri. 21 and Sat. 22 Jun. (10:00 - 17:00)
Where: Fukiage Hall (吹上ホール), Chikusa Ward (千種区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Fukiage Sta. (吹上駅) Exit 5 on the Sakura-dori
Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: Free. Charges apply for some interactive events.
Website: http://www.handcraft-nagoya.or.jp/ (Japanese)

International Day of Yoga Tokai 2019 in
Nagoya 国際ヨガDAY東海2019 in 名古屋

This year's International Day of Yoga Tokai will be held on the Sky
Promenade, the top floor of Midland Square, in front of Nagoya Station. Fri.
21 will be an evening event, yoga under the stars with the city lights below,
while Sat. 22 and Sun. 23 will be an opportunity to experience yoga
surrounded by the blue sky. The opening ceremony (Sat. 22) will be attended
by the Ambassador of the Republic of India. Why not try yoga at the closest
point to the sky in Nagoya? See the website for details.
When: Fri. 21 (19:30 - 20:30), Sat. 22 (9:00 - 10:00), Sun. 23 (9:00 - 10:00)
Jun. Opens 60 minutes before session begins. Cancelled in poor weather,
but will still run in light rain.
Where: Midland Square (ミッドランドスクエア) Sky Promenade (スカイプロムナード) 44F〜46F
Access: A 3-minute walk east from Nagoya Sta. (名古屋駅)
Tickets: Advance - General (Junior HS and older) 1,500 Yen; Children(Elementary school students) 500 Yen; Pre-school-aged children (limited tochildren able to bring and participate on their own yoga mat) free. 3-Day
Ticket 4,000 Yen. All prices include Sky Promenade admission. Children not
admitted on 21 Jun. Tickets available while stocks last.
Website: http://kokusaiyogadaytokai.jp/

FREEDOM NAGOYA 2019

Taking place over two days this year, FREEDOM NAGOYA is Nagoya's original
free outdoor rock festival, with performances from a diverse range ofJapanese artists.
When: Sat. 22 and Sun. 23 Jun. (10:00 - 16:00)
Where: Odaka Ryokuchi Green Park (大高緑地), Midori Ward (緑区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Sakyōyama Sta. (左京山駅) on the Meitetsu
Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線)
Admission: Free
Website: http://freedom.radcreation.jp/index.html (Japanese)

Jamaica Festival - Reggae & Cuisine Nagoya

JAMAICA FESTIVAL レゲエ & キュイジーヌ 名古屋
Taste a little bit of Jamaica in the heart ofNagoya, with jerk chicken and reggae
record shops from all over Japan, live
painting and art displays, music anddance, food, workshops and a market.
When: Sun. 23 Jun. (11:00 - 20:00)
Where: Edion Hisaya Hiroba (エディオン久屋広場), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 3-minute walk from Yaba-cho
Photo courtesy of Jamaica Festival
Subway Sta. (地下鉄矢場町駅), Exit 5 or 6.
Admission: Free. Charges apply for food,beverages, etc.
Website: http://jamafes.com/

Creators Market

クリエーターズマーケット

Amateur and professional designers will be exhibiting andselling their creations at around 2,000 booths. A wide range oforiginal handmade art, graphics, crafts, interior design, andfashion items will be on sale.
When: Sat. 29 and Sun. 30 Jun. (11:00 – 18:00)
Where: Portmesse Nagoya (ポートメッセなごや), Exhibition Halls 2& 3 (2・3展示館)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Kinjō-futō Sta. (金城ふ頭駅) on
the Aonami Line (あおなみ線).
Admission: Adults 900 Yen on the day; advance tickets 750
Yen, and two-day ticket 1,300 Yen; all available from Circle K,
Sunkus, Seven Eleven, and Ticket Pia, Lawson and Mini-Stop.
Up to 2 children of elementary school age or younger canenter for free with a paying adult.
Website: https://creatorsmarket.com/ (Japanese)

Nagoya Noh Theater July Regular
Performance
名古屋能楽堂 7月定例公演

Program
Explanation (Japanese/ Noh 15 min., Kyōgen 15 min.)Noh Futari-Shizuka (二人静) (Komparu School) Fuyuki
Honda, Yoshiki Honda
Kyōgen Kagyū (蝸牛) (Izumi School) Takayoshi Matsuda
When: Sat. 6 Jul. (from 14:00)
Where: Nagoya Noh Theater (名古屋能楽堂)
Access: A 10-minute walk from Sengen-cho Sta. (浅間町駅) Exit
1 (1番出口) on the Tsurumai Subway Line (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Tickets: Reserved 3,100 Yen; Non-reserved: Adults 2,100 Yen,
Students (25 years old and under) 1,100 Yen. Non-reservedtickets available at the door for the above prices plus 500 Yen.
10% discount available upon presentation of a passport orother proof of foreign nationality (at Nagoya Noh Theater
only).
Inquiries: Nagoya Noh Theater, phone: 052-231-0088

Korea Independent Animation Film
Festival 花開くコリア・アニメーション2019+アジア

The animated films at this year's event include 18 short films
acclaimed at festivals around the world and one feature-length
film (being screened in Japan for the first time) from South
Korea, together with an Asian Competition section featuring
10 excellent films from around the region. All programs feature
Japanese subtitles. See the website for program details.
When: Sat. 6 Jul. (A. Korean feature program 12:00, Special
screening & director talk 13:45, B. Korean short program①
15:15, C. Asia short program 16:45, D. Korean short program②18:15) and Sun. 7 Jul. (D. & director talk 12:00, B. 14:30, C.
16:00, A. 17:30)
Where: Aichi Arts Center (愛知芸術文化センター) 12F Art SpaceEF (アートスペースEF), Higashi Ward (東区)
Access:A 3-minute walk via Oasis 21 (オアシス21) from Sakae
Sta. (栄駅) on the Higashiyama or Meijo Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線) and Sakaemachi Sta. (栄町駅) on the Meitetsu Seto
Line (名鉄瀬戸線).
Tickets: (Per program) General 1,000 Yen; University and
Senior HS students 500 Yen; Junior HS students and younger
free.
Website: https://anikr.com/2019/ (Japanese)

Cormorant Fishing on the Kiso River 木曽川うかい
Ukai (鵜飼) is fishing using specially-trained cormorants (鵜 / u) to catch, swallow, and regurgitate the fish, aunique technique passed down through the generations. Weather and river conditions pending, there are dailyukai tours in Inuyama until the early autumn. Tours last between 1hr 15 min. (without meal) and 2 hrs. 30 min.
(with meal) and visitors are taken out on special viewing boats to within close proximity of the fishing boats.
Daytime Ukai
1 Jun. - 15 Oct. 11:30 - 14:00 on Tue., Thu., Sat., Sun. (except 9 Aug. – 10 Aug.)
Cost: Adults 5,000 Yen, Children (age 4-11) 3,600 Yen; Includes meal.
Evening Ukai
Photo courtesy of Inuyama Tourist Association• Dinner tours: 1 Jun. - 31 Aug. 17:45 - 20:15; 1 Sep. - 15 Oct. 17:15 - 19:45. (No tours 10 Aug.)
Cost: Adults 3,000 Yen, Children (age 4-11) 1,500 Yen. Meal not included. Meals can be ordered when making a reservation. (Meal
selection & prices available on website.) A 350 Yen charge per person applies if bringing your own food & drink.
• Sightseeing tours: 1 Jun. - 31 Aug. 19:00 - 20:15; 1 Sep. - 15 Oct. 18:30 - 19:45. (No tours 10 Aug.)
Cost: see Dinner tours above.
Reservations: Kisogawa Kanko, phone: 0568-61-2727 (9:30-18:00; Jun. to 15 Oct.). Cancelation charges apply. Reservations required for all
tours, at least 3 days in advance for tours with meals.
Where: Kiso River (木曽川), Inuyama City (犬山市)
Access: The Ukai Boat Boarding Area is a 5-minute walk north from Inuyamayūen Sta. (犬山遊園駅) East Exit (東口) on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line
(名鉄犬山線).
Website: www.kisogawa-ukai.jp (Japanese)
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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change In modern times, in thedays preceding July 7,
people decorate branchesof bamboo grass withvarious decorations andwishes written on slips ofpaper called tanzaku. The
tanzaku are traditionally
blue, red, yellow, white or
black. Additionally, words
like ‘River of Heaven’ andpictures relating to
Tanabata are hung on thebamboo grass.

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

Tanabata
Tanabata (七夕 / lit. ‘seventh night’) isan event that has been celebrated in a
Japan for a long time.

Other common decorations are paper cranes towish for long life, nets tocatch fish, purses to wish for good luck with money, andstreamers representing string to offer Orihime to wish forneedle-working skills.

There are many thoughts as to theorigins of the event. One of them is the legend of Orihime (織姫)and Hikoboshi (彦星) who are separated by the Amanogawa (天の川/ lit. ‘River of Heaven’). These are represented in the summer nightsky by the stars Vega, Altair, and the Milky Way, respectively.
According to the Chineselegend, the skilled weaver
Orihime and the ox-boy
Hikoboshi became lazy after
marriage and they were forced
to live alone, separated by the
Amanogawa and could only
meet once a year on the 7th dayof the 7th month.

For more information on Tanabata and other traditional
holidays and customs from July to December, see Hakken!
NAGOYA Issue 9: Japanese Holidays and Cultural
Events - Part Two, on the NIC website atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
And don’t forget to check next month’s issue of the Nagoya
Calendar for some upcoming Tanabata events!

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Listed below are English 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.

★COLD PURSUIT スノー・ロワイヤル

Liam Neeson, Laura Dern/dir. Hans Petter Moland/From Jun. 7 <1><2>★HEARTS BEAT LOUD ハーツ・ビート・ラウド たびだちのうた

Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons /dir. Brett Haley/From Jun.7 <1><2>★THE FIRST PURGE パージ：エクスペリメント

Marisa Tomei, Lex Scott Davis/dir. Gerard McMurray /From Jun. 15 <5>★LA DISPARITION DES LUCIOLES / THE FIREFLIES ARE GONE

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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 www.nic-nagoya.or.jp 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. Free trial. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us
one day prior 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. 3,600 Yen in total for all 12
lessons; handouts extra. Term: 8 Apr. to 8 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 11 Apr. to 18 Jul., 2,600 Yen for 13 lessons. Join anytime.
Phone: Miki 052-723-7297; Email: akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★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
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
Places of Worship★Ai HOPE Christian Church - Worship service Sun. 17:00. International
Christian Church, contemporary Christian music, dynamic teaching,casual Service, everyone welcome. In Inazawa City, a 5-minute walk from
Konomiya Sta.(Meitetsu Line bound for Gifu City). Email:info@ai-hope-church.com / Website: www.ai-hope-church.com★Anglican / Episcopal Church in Japan - English services every 4th
Sun. 14:30 at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-minute walk from
Gokiso Sta., Exit 4 (Tsurumai / Sakuradori Lines) Email:office.chubu@nskk.org; FB: St. Matthew's Cathedral English Service;
Website: nskk.org/chubu/★His Call International Church - Hillsong Network Church Services for
all ages in Japanese, English & Chinese. Sun. 9:00, 11:00, 14:00; Wed.
19:30. Free Language Exchange. Children's Church. 1 minute walk from
Osu Kannon Sta. Exit 4. Website: hiscallchurch.com Phone:052-228-7780★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★Nagoya Christian Latin Church - Bilingual services(Spanish/Japanese), Latin American Pastor. Chita – (near Asakura Sta.)
Sat. evenings from 20:00. Nagoya – (near Jingu-mae Sta.) Sun. AM from10:00. Read and understand the Bible in Spanish. All welcome. Contact
Pastor Carlos Baron at internationalfriendsjp2002@yahoo.co.jp★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★Nagoya International Baptist Church (NIBC) - weekly services inEnglish (Sun. 14:30 - SS; 15:00 - Worship Service) & special services,fellowship. Bilingual Sun. School every 4th Sun. 10:00, AM service 11:00
and potluck meal (no PM service). Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya. Website:www.cbcnagoya.wordpress.com/english-service/★Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30. Hoshigaoka
Community Center 1F (3 min. walk from subway Hoshigaoka Sta. Exit 4)
Current term Apr. 9 - Jul. 16. 3,000 Yen/term plus textbook cost.
Beginner & Intermediate Class. Inquiries - E-mail:hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone: 080-4547−9290; Website:
http://nirokukai.com★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★Japanese class for beginners - Sat. AM class, Nadya Park 6F (Nagoya
City Civic Activity Promotion Center), 7-min. walk from Sakae Sta.
Beginner - 9:30-11:00, Upper - 11:10-12:30. Term: 11 May – 31 Aug.
7,500 Yen for 15 lessons. Phone: 070-1613-1996 Email:jlangue2@gmail.com; Facebook:www.facebook.com/nihongonokailangue★Japanese conversation one-day class (HHAHJ) - Learn about
Japanese seasonal events and enjoy speaking Japanese. On weekends at
Nadya Park near Sakae. All proficiency levels welcome. Group lesson oncea month. For free. For more information, contact
japanese2@hhahj.jpn.org; http://www.hhahj.jpn.org/sub245.html
Meeting & Activities★Nagoya English Forum - Weekly meeting for discussion in English.
Every Sat. 15:00-17:00 at Nagoya International Center. Fee: 500 Yen.
Details are available at https://www.facebook.com/NagoyaEnglishForum/★Current Affairs Discussion Group - Let’s talk about Current Affairs;
local, national, international. E-mail: casnagoya2010@yahoo.co.uk★Nagoya Language Exchange - Japanese-language andEnglish-language learners meet once a month near Nagoya Sta. We chatand enjoy practicing English/Japanese conversation as well as learning
cultures. Let's learn language together! Website:
http://facebook.com/mamilearnersspace/★Nagoya 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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