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

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

Filipino

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

Vietnamese
Nepali

NIC Free Consultation Services for Foreign Residents

Wed., Sat. (NEW), Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Wed., Sun. (NEW) 13:00 - 17:00

NIC Information Counter & Library hours

Nagoya International Center

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.

Kintetsu
Bldg.

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.
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).

HIGASHIYAMA SUBWAY LINE

Horikawa River◆Gyoseishoshi Consultations 行政書士による相談

Nagoya Expwy

Meitetsu
Dept.
Store

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

Egawa RouteConsultations 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.

◆Free Educational Counseling Service 教育相談

KOKUSAI CENTER
SUBWAY STATION

Dai Nagoya Bldg.

◆Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談◆Free Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談

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

NAGOYA
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.

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

Nishiki-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. 27 Aug., Sat. 24 Sep.
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)
For more information, please see the NIC website athttps://bit.ly/3PwqIy8 .

NIC Library Used Book Corner

NICライブラリー本のリサイクルコーナー

A selection of books either formerly held in the Library collection or
donated by Library users will be on display in the NIC Library.
Library users are welcome to browse and choose a number ofbooks to take home.
When taking books from the Used Book Corner, a cash donation isappreciated.
Donations will go to the National Federation of UNESCO Associationsin Japan for the promotion of literacy education in developing
countries, and also contribute towards the purchase of new books
for the Library.
When: Until Wed. 31 Aug. (Tue. to Sun. [except Sun. 14, Sat. 20,
Sun. 21 Aug.] 9:00 - 18:00)
Where: NIC Library, Nagoya International Center 3F
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter, phone: 052-581-0100

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Foreign Instructors Wanted for NIC's Classroom for
Global Citizens Program「NIC地球市民教室」外国人講師募集

Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya? As part of its international
understanding education program, NIC's Classroom for Global Citizens program islooking for foreign instructors to visit schools and local organizations and introduce theirhome countries.
Successful applicants should ① be able to communicate in Japanese, and ② be available toattend A) an interview and orientation session on Sat. 27 Aug. (13:30 - 16:00), and B) a
training session on Sat. 10 Sep. (12:45 - 16:30).
Imbursement: 8,000 to 10,000 Yen per assignment depending on the venue location(income tax and transportation costs are included).
Application form and detailed requirements are available to download from the NIC
website.
Applications can be submitted from 10:00 Tue. 2 Aug. by post, e-mail or in person, andshould be addressed to the Exchange & Cooperation Division - Classroom for Global
Citizen’s Program, to arrive by 17:00 Fri. 19 Aug.
Applications / inquiries: Phone: 052-581-5691; E-mail: koryu@nic-nagoya.or.jp

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 other locations) as
they read story books in their own languages from the library's vast collection ofinternational children's books.
Participation is free!
When: ①Sun. 28 Aug. (A. 10:00 - 10:30; B. 14:00 - 14:30; C. 16:00 - 16:30) ②Sun. 11
Sep. (14:00 - 14:30) ③ Sun. 25 Sep. (14:00 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library Interaction Space
Places: 15 (around 5 people per group, not including infants; first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period for each session: ①10:00 Tue.
16 Aug. to 12:00 Fri. 26 Aug. (*Please select and indicate one preferred session [A., B. orC.]) ②10:00 Sun. 28 Aug. to 12:00 Fri. 9 Sep. ③10:00 Sun. 11 Sep. to 12:00 Fri. 23 Sep.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-0100

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 Building Closure for Scheduled Maintenance 名古屋国際センター休館日

A reminder to readers that the NIC building (and the NIC Information Counter, Library and other facilities) will be closed for the entire day for scheduled
maintenance on the following dates: Sun. 14 Aug., Sat. 20 Aug. and Sun. 21 Aug.
Also, please remember that the NIC Information Counter and Library are also closed every Monday.

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

A registration and information session will be held for Language Volunteers
and Disaster Language Volunteers. For details of volunteer activities andrequirements for registration, please see the NIC website athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
When: Sat. 3 Sep. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3 (*Depending on 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. 2 Sep.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

General Disaster Preparedness Drill for Nagoya Residents
なごや市民総ぐるみ防災訓練

Join in a free disaster preparedness drill held in Nishi Ward with NIC's Disaster
Language Volunteers. Learn what to do in a disaster and how you can beprepared, in your own language or easy Japanese. Nobody knows when an
earthquake will happen, so don't miss this chance to help yourself be more
prepared.
*May be cancelled depending on the COVID-19 situation.
When: Sun. 4 Sep. (8:30 - 11:30)
Where: Nagoya Municipal Yamada Higashi Junior High School (名古屋市立山
田東中学校), Nishi Ward (西区)
Places: 15
Access: A 15-minute walk northeast from Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Sta. (庄内緑地公園駅, T02) Exit 1 on the Subway Tsurumai Line (地下鉄鶴舞線).
Applications: Contact the Exchange & Cooperation Division (Phone:052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp), or via www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
between 10:00 Tue. 26 Jul. and 17:00 Thu. 25 Aug.

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, and Apr. 1,
2016), and junior high school students born before Apr. 2, 2007. (Thoseattending evening junior high school classes, please see the NIC JapaneseClass 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 18 Sep. to 27 Nov. (10:00 - 11:30) (11 lessons)
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 11 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. 28 Aug. and 17:00 Fri. 9 Sep. Interview: Sun.
11 Sep. (from 10:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3
Other applicants (if vacancies remain): Apply via the NIC website between
10:00 Tue. 13 Sep. and 17:00 Fri. 16 Sep.
Application form and further information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
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 April 2007) currently
attending or aspiring to enter high school and requiring assistance with Japanese
language acquisition. The class aims to help students acquire the foundations ofJapanese necessary for their studies, to enable them to complete their highschool studies and pursue careers. (Junior high school students, except thoseenrolled in evening courses, please see NIC Japanese School for Children.)
Applicants and parents must also attend an interview and make payment on 11 Sep.
When: Every Sunday from 18 Sep. to 27 Nov. (14:00 - 16:00) (11 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 11 lessons
Places: 15; Preference given to residents of Nagoya City or those attending highschool 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. 30 Aug. and 17:00 Sat. 10 Sep. Interview, payment of fee: Sun. 11 Sep.
(from 14:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3.
Application form and further information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on 052-581-5689

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

Learn Japanese language, customs and culture required for everyday life withvolunteers. For details of class types, times and capacity, 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 thewebsite when necessary; please be sure to check.
When: Every Sunday from 18 Sep. to 20 Nov. (10 lessons)
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 to residents of Nagoya City.
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC website from12:00 Sun. 4 Sep. until 12:00 Fri. 9 Sep., or by visiting NIC between 12:00 Sun.
4 Sep. until 12:00 Fri. 9 Sep. (*Closed Mondays). Applicants must attend aninterview on Sun. 11 Sep. (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

Development Training for Supporters of Foreign
Students and Children – Practical Course
外国人児童・生徒サポーター研修≪実践編≫

A training session, for those currently engaged in providing support to or
teaching foreign students and children, or those planning to resume activities
in this area. A lecture and workshop will help experienced participants todeepen their understanding of the circumstances of foreign children andrelated issues, and to think about how to provide more appropriate support.
The course will be conducted in Japanese. Limited to 40 places, to be
determined by screening; preference will be given to first-time applicants.
When: Sat. 15 Oct. (10:00 – 16:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F, Conference Room 1
Cost: 1,000 Yen
Application period: From 10:00 Tue. 23 Aug. to 17:00 Sun. 11 Sep.
Inquiries / Applications: Via https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp, by e-mail(seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp), phone (052-581-5689), or visit the NIC
Exchange and Cooperation Division in person.

Yasashii Nihongo Gekidan Performance:
What's Easy Japanese? Thinking about
Japanese language

やさしい日本語劇団自主公演「やさしい日本語どんなもの？〜みんなで考える私たちの日本語〜」
What kind of Japanese causes problems in the workplace, at school, in theirlocal community, or when traveling, for foreign people living in Japan? Skits
highlighting problematic Japanese and a workshop will help participantsconsider how to use easier Japanese. Reservations required; limited to 40
places.
Conducted in Japanese.
Co-presented by the Yasashii Nihongo Gekidan and Nagoya International
Center.
When: Thu. 11 Aug. (nat. hol.) (14:00 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1
Reservations: Via https://onl.la/uiFS93F until Fri. 5 Aug.
E-mail: teatroeasyjapanese@gmail.com

Foreign Artists Exhibition 2022 - FAE 37
第37回外国人芸術作品展

The 37th Foreign Artists Exhibition will be held this year from Tuesday,
November 1 to Sunday, November 6. Although the ongoing COVID 19
measures will still be in effect, we are looking forward again to another uniqueand noteworthy exhibition. FAE 35 and 36 participants will be emailed theexhibition guidelines and a link to an online application form in early
September. Prospective new artists can find further information and details on
how to apply in the September issue of the Nagoya Calendar. In themeantime, we encourage all artists to stay safe and keep creating!
Check the FAE webpage at https://bit.ly/3nBZEko for updates.
Inquiries: nagoyafae@hotmail.com
Organized by the Central Japan International Society
Supported by Nagoya International Center

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Living in Nagoya
City of Nagoya Multicultural Coexistence Promotion
Month Symposium

Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Wardand Branch Offices

There are more than 80,000 foreign nationals of various cultures andnationalities residing in Nagoya City (around 3.6% of the total
population). In order for all residents to be able to actively participate
in the community, it's important to understand and accept one
another's cultures, and create an environment where people are
mutually supportive. This month, why not give some thought todiversity and what each of us need to do to build a community where
all can thrive?
When: Sun. 28 Aug. (10:30 - 12:00; doors open 10:00)
Places: 70, first-come, first-served; reservation required; open toanyone residing, working or studying in Nagoya City
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Admission: Free
Reservations: Accepted by phone, fax or e-mail (see below) from 15
August (from 13:00)

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:
7 Aug. (8:45 - 12:00)
11 Sep. (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 alater date for procedures
requiring confirmation
with other local or national
government bodies.
For a list of services available at ward and branch
offices on Sunday Service dates, see the NIC
website at https://bit.ly/3tMw0f0 .

名古屋市多文化共生推進月間シンポジウム

Inquiries / reservations: City of Nagoya Bureau of Tourism, Culture &Exchange International Relations Division, phone: 052-972-3062; Fax:
052-972-4200; E-mail: a3061@kankobunkakoryu.city.nagoya.lg.jp

Nagoya Matsuri: Three Great Heroes(Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Ieyasu) Wanted

名古屋まつり郷土英傑行列三英傑(信長・秀吉・家康)の募集

The City of Nagoya seeks
members of the public to portray
hometown heroes Oda Nobunaga,
Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa
Ieyasu in this year's Nagoya
Matsuri procession of warriors andheroes (Sat. 15 & Sun. 16 Oct.).
Applicants must reside and/or
work in Nagoya City, and musthave been 25 years old or over on
1 Apr. 2022. (Applicants for the
Nobunaga role must also be able
to ride a horse.) Successful
applicants will be determined by
selection process. To learn more,
and for details on how to apply,
please see the website.
Applications close Thu. 18 Aug.
(Applications postmarked with thisdate also accepted.)
Inquiries: City of Nagoya Asset Management Strategy Office, Phone:052-972-2316; Fax：052-972-4122 (Japanese)
Website: https://www.nagoya-festival.jp

Nagoya City Public Elementary School Enrollment
Applications
小学校入学に関する手続きについて

In Japan, children born between 2 April 2016 and 1 April 2017 will
begin elementary school in April next year.
To enroll a child of foreign nationality in an elementary school in
Nagoya City, please apply at your local ward office's Residents
Affairs Division (shimin-ka / 市民課) or the Community & Residents'
Affairs Section (shimin-gakari / 市民係) of your local ward branch
office (shisho / 支所). (Even children who are not registered as
residents can sometimes be enrolled.)
The municipal school at which a child can be enrolled is determinedby your area of residence in Nagoya City; residents are not able toselect a school of their preference. If you would like your child toattend a school other than a municipal school, please inquire directly
to the school about how to enroll.
The City of Nagoya is also conducting a survey to assess theenrolment of children of foreign nationality. A questionnaire form on
intention to enroll will be sent to families with children able to enter
elementary school in April next year. Your cooperation in completingand submitting the questionnaire to your ward office's Residents'
Affairs Division, or branch office's Community & Residents' Affairs
Section, is appreciated.

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区役所・支所の日曜窓口

Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency Clinics in Nagoya
休日診療所、名古屋医師会急病センター

Did you know that emergency
treatment is available whenregular medical facilities areclosed (on Sundays, national
holidays, during the year-end /New Year holiday period, and atnight)? Make sure you know
where your closest clinic is, justin case. Getting caught out on a
Sunday or a holiday can be very
stressful if you aren’t prepared.
A full list of emergency clinics in Nagoya can be foundon 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 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 I take up part-time work in my time off from my main job?
外国人暮らしのQ＆A「今働いている仕事の空いている時間にアルバイトしてもいいか」

My status of residence on my residence card is 'Skilled Labor' (ginō / 技能), and I'm currently working as a cook at arestaurant that serves food from my home country. I'm thinking of taking up a part-time job during my time off from mycooking job. Is there some procedure that needs to be done at an immigration office if I start a part-time job?

If you are engaged in duties to which the status of residence (zairyū shikaku / 在留資格) of Skilled Labor applies, and are considering taking up
additional work part time, we recommend that you always consult an office of the Immigration Services Agency before accepting an offer to workpart time. Don't accept an offer of part-time work on your own judgement alone.
Although we don't believe there would be a problem if the part-time work were at another restaurant and consisted of the same activities aspermitted by your current status of residence and in which you are currently engaged, you would be required to submit a notification of theaffiliated (contracting) organization (shozoku [keiyaku] kikan ni kan suru todokede / 所属（契約）機関に関する届出) regarding your new
part-time employer to immigration within 14 days.
You may also need to have obtained permission from your current employer to take up part-time work at another restaurant.
If the content of your prospective part-time job differs from that of your current job, you will need to confirm with immigration that you would bepermitted to undertake the work in question part time, and obtain permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by thestatus of residence previously granted (shikaku-gai katsudō kyoka / 資格外活動許可). It will be necessary to ensure that the part-time job does
not impede your ability to perform the duties of your main job. And to be eligible for consideration for permission to engage in other activities, thepart-time work must not be considered by immigration to be unskilled labor (tanjun rōdō / 単純労働), an adult entertainment business (fūzoku
eigyō / 風俗営業), an activity in violation of public order and morals (kōjoryōzoku / 公序良俗), or in any way illegal.
If you are considering changing employment, but are unsure whether it would be possible to undertake your prospective new employment withyour current status of residence, by applying to immigration for issuance of a certificate of employment qualification (shūrō shikaku shōmeisho / 就労資格証明書), you can obtain certification of whether you can undertake a particular job. You may also find it easier to find a new employer
if you have the certificate. For details, please consult an Immigration Services Agency office.

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.

Read the New Hazard Maps ①

新しくなったハザードマップを読もう①

In June 2022, the City of Nagoya introduced new hazard maps forstorm and flood-related disasters. These maps feature information on
the extent of flooding, flood depth, and how long an area is estimatedto remain inundated, along with information on designated emergency
assembly points where you can initially evacuate to protect yourself
from the immediate danger of the disaster.
The maps are published in Japanese on the City of Nagoya website,
but if you can recognize some key expressions, you will be able to get
useful information from the map that could save your life and the livesof those around you. Make time to study the hazard maps for yourhome, school, or workplace, and help yourself to be prepared for whenan emergency arises.

Types of Hazard Maps
洪水

kōzui: flooding, or external inundation, caused by the
bursting of a river bank or a river overflowing

内水

naisui: internal inundation, flooding occurring when drains
and sewers cannot cope with a sudden large volume ofwater from localized heavy rain

高潮takashio: storm surge, an extreme rise in sea level as atyphoon approaches that may inundate coastal areas

浸水継続時間図

shinsui keizoku jikan zu: duration of inundation

浸水深0.5m以上が継続する時間
shinsuishin 0.5m ijō ga keizoku suru jikan:
duration of inundation of 0.5m or more

12時間未満 12 jikan miman: less than 12 hours
12時間〜1日未満
浸水の目安

shinsui no meyasu: inundation depth reference

浸水深shinsuishin: inundation depth

以上〜ijō: more than 〜; over 〜未満〜miman: less than 〜; under 〜

12 jikan kara ichinichi miman: between 12 hours and 1 day (24 hours)

1日〜3日未満

ichinichi kara mikka miman: between 1 day and 3 days

3日以上 mikka ijō: more than 3 days
★See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3RrVU2H
for links to the hazard maps for your ward.
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Exhibitions
The Tokugawa Art Museum and Hosa Library,
City of Nagoya●Special Exhibition: Behind, Beneath, and Inside: Unseen

Faces of Treasured Objects

特別展「お宝のうら！なか！そこ！」Armor, swords, Noh masks, lacquer
boxes, folding screens, illustrated
handscrolls, and other works
presented in exhibitions are usuallydisplayed so that visitors can see the"front" or "face" of the object.
Pieces that have been created with
an abundance of care and luxury areoften also ornately decorated on theback or inside and are sometimes
bound together with other works. In
some cases, the back of an object ismarked with information essential tounderstanding the piece, such as theartist's signature.
This exhibition presents the backs
and insides of various artworks andconsiders the processes andmeaning of the work done on these unseen surfaces. It will also lookbehind the scenes of museum exhibitions to reveal how culturalproperties are stored and preserved and introduce the storage
techniques for the various implements passed down in the daimyo
family.
●Thematic Exhibition: The World of Matsuri: Disguise andMasquerade

企画展「祭りの世界―風流と仮装―」The Japanese word for festival, matsuri (祭り), shares etymologicalroots with the word matsuru (祀る), "to enshrine," and the primary
purpose of these celebrations is to extend prayers and offerings to adeity. Over time, however, the resplendence and liveliness of these
festivals became more prominent, and they became a source ofvisual pleasure for the Japanese people. Matsuri became known aslively and joyful celebratory gatherings of large numbers of people
and there is even a special term—o-matsuri-sawagi (お祭り騒ぎ) —that was coined to describe the "festival fanfare" associated withthese events.
The matsuri depicted in the genre of paintings known as sairei-zu (祭礼図) are especially beautiful to look at and have a strong sense ofcelebration, with elaborate decorations, performances, andcostumes. This exhibition introduces the rich world of matsuri, with afocus on festival paintings from the Edo period.
When: Sun. 24 Jul. to Sun. 11 Sep. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry by 16:30.)
Closed Mondays (open 15 Aug.).
Where: The Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館) and Hosa Library, Cityof Nagoya (名古屋市蓬左文庫), Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: By train: a 10-minute walk from JR Ōzone Sta. (大曽根駅, CF04)
South Exit (南出口) on the JR Chuō Line (JR中央本線).
By bus: From Sakae, take a City Bus for Hikiyama (引山) or Shikenya (四軒家); Leaving from Stop No. 3, Sakae Bus Terminal (Oasis 21). Get off at
Tokugawaen Shindeki (徳川園新出来) Bus Stop.
Admission: (Combined admission for the Tokugawa Art Museum andHosa Library, City of Nagoya) General admission 1,400 Yen; University &Senior HS students 700 Yen; Junior HS and elementary students 500
Yen. Elementary, Junior & Senior HS students free on Saturdays.
Website: https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/en/

Other Current Exhibitions◆Special Exhibition: Moshimo Neko Ten - I
Dream Cats Could Be Us.
特別展「もしも猫展」

When: Until Sun. 21 Aug. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed 1, 8 Aug.
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Exhibition website: https://www.ctv.co.jp/nekoten/ (Japanese)
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/◆Special Exhibition: SHINNO Hiroshi and NISHIZAWA
Ichiro - Creating Nature 特別展「新野洋×西澤伊智朗― 自然を創る― 」

When: Until Sun. 28 Aug. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat., Sun. &national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays (open 15 Aug.)
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック
美術館) 4F Exhibition Room, Higashi Ward (東区)Website:www.mazak-art.com◆Fabre Insect Experience Exhibition Nagoya〜ファーブル生誕200周年記念〜 体感するファーブル昆虫 NAGOYA

When: Until Sun. 28 Aug. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.)
Where: The Former Nagoya / Boston Museum of Fine Arts (旧名古屋ボストン美術館), Kanayama Minami Bldg. (金山南ビル) Naka
Ward (中区)
Website: https://tv-aichi.co.jp/fabreten/ (Japanese)◆The Polyphony of Function and Decoration
機能と装飾のポリフォニー

When: Until Wed. 4 Sep. (10:00 - 17:30; Last entry by 17:00)
Closed Mondays (open 15 Aug.).
Where: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art (豊田市美術館), Toyota
City (豊田市)
Website: https://www.museum.toyota.aichi.jp/◆Special Exhibition: Gem
特別展「宝石

地球がうみだすキセキ」

When: Until Mon. 19 Sep. (nat. hol.) (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry
16:30) Closed Mondays (open 15 Aug., 19 Sep.), Tue. 6, Wed.
7, Fri. 16 Sep.
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Scienceand Technology Building (理工館) B2F Temporary Exhibition
Hall (イベントホール), Naka Ward (中区)
Exhibition website: https://hoseki-ten.jp/ (Japanese)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp◆Botero - Magic in Full Form ボテロ展 ふくよかな魔法
When: Until Sun. 25 Sep. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays
except 23 Sep.; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.) Closed
Mondays (open 15 Aug., 19 Sep.) and Tue. 20 Sep.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区)
Exhibition website: https://www.ctv.co.jp/botero/index.html(Japanese)
Website: https://art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/)◆STILL ALIVE - Aichi Triennale 2022
STILL ALIVE 国際芸術祭あいち2022

When: Sat. 30 Jul. to Mon. 10 Oct. (nat. hol.)
Where: Aichi Arts Center; Ichinomiya City; Tokoname City;
Arimatsu, Nagoya City. (See website for details.)
Website: https://aichitriennale.jp/index.html

Thematic Exhibition: War Propaganda - Advertising that directed a nation to war
企画展「戦争プロパガンダ〜国民を戦争に向かわせた宣伝たち」

Even in Japanese, usage of the term puropaganda (プロパガンダ / propaganda) seems to be increasing. This exhibition features
examples of advertising - propaganda - used by the government and other bodies to encourage the populace to contribute to the
conduct of the war. From the 1931 Manchurian Incident onwards, absurd war propaganda pervaded every facet of life to maintainthe populace's fighting spirit and instill the image of the patriotic subject as the nation poured everything into the prolonged conflict.
Through posters and other items that vividly convey the atmosphere of the time, this exhibition presents an opportunity to consider
the manner in which war coerces a populace.
When: Until Sat. 17 Sep. (11:00 – 16:00; 11:00 - 15:00 on 17 Sep.) Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Where: War and Peace Museum PEACE AICHI (戦争と平和の資料館 ピースあいち), Meito Ward (名東区) Yomogidai 2-820 (よもぎ台
2-820)
Access: A 12-minute walk north from Issha Sta. (一社駅, H19) Exit 1 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線)
Poster for Great East Asia War Bonds
Admission: Adults 300 Yen; Senior & Junior HS students, Elementary school students 100 Yen
proclaiming "Victory", "War
expenditures", "Government bonds".
Website: http://www.peace-aichi.com/

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A General Collection - Animals of the Forest of Art

なつやすみ所蔵企画展「美術の森に生きるどうぶつたち」

There are a variety of different
animals around us, be they dogs,
cats, birds, or maybe somethingelse. The same is true for theartists who paint or draw or build
their works of art. The different
forms and movement of animals
seems to fascinate artists, andsince long ago animals havebeen painted and sculpted inworks of art.
Animals of the Forest of Art
collects artworks with animals as
Tomita Natsumi, Yukichi (諭吉), 2007
Premiere collection, Menard Art Museum
a common theme. How are theanimals shown, and what colors
and shapes are used? Are they the same as the animals we know?
Over the summer holidays, why not go and meet the animals at the Menard
Art Museum?
When:Until Sun. 25 Sep. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before
closing.) Closed Mondays (open 19 Sep.), Tue. 20 Sep.
Where:Menard Art Museum (メナード美術館), Komaki City (小牧市)
Access:A 15-minute walk from Komaki Sta. (小牧駅, KM06) on the Meitetsu
Komaki Line (名鉄小牧線), connected to the Subway Kamiiida Line (地下鉄
上飯田線).
Admission: General admission 900 Yen; University & Senior HS students
600 Yen; Junior HS & Elementary school students 300 Yen; Holders of a
Certificate of Disability and one accompanying person free.
Website: https://museum.menard.co.jp/

René Lalique - Art Deco Glass and the Beauty ofModern Elegance from the Collection of theKitazawa Museum of Art

北澤美術館所蔵 ルネ・ラリック−アール・デコのガラス
モダン・エレガンスの美Born in the village of Aÿ in France'sChampagne region, René Lalique(1860-1945) was an Art Nouveau
jewelry designer and Art Deco glassmaker, recognized as a master in bothfields. After spending some time in thelimelight at the 1900 Paris Exposition
as a jeweler, from around 1910 Lalique
became a glass maker, his sharp
designs in molded, uncoloredtransparent glass elevated glasswork
to a richly poetic art form.
Lalique's early glass work included
vases, perfume bottles, bowls, andornaments, but extended to interior
Vase, Maidens of Bacchus, 1927
Collection of the Kitazawa Museum of Art
decorations, outdoor monuments andPhotography: Takemoto Shunji
even church altars. At the 1925
International Exhibition of Modern
Decorative and Industrial Arts, Lalique realized bold concepts such asbuilding an outdoor fountain that was illuminated at night, and using glassin both exterior and interior decoration. It was from the exhibits at this eventthat the expression 'Art Deco' originated. Lalique's works brought thedecorative arts into a new realm, and brought a new aesthetic sensibility topeoples' lives.
Featuring a selection of the finest Lalique pieces from one of the world's
outstanding glass art collections, the Kitazawa Museum of Art (Suwa City,
Nagano), this exhibition presents an overview of Lalique the glass artist.
When: Until Sun. 28 Aug. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.) Closed
Mondays.
Where:Okazaki City Museum (岡崎市美術博物館), Okazaki City (岡崎市)
Access: From Higashi Okazaki Sta. (東岡崎駅, NH13), Meitetsu Nagoya
Line (名鉄名古屋本線), North Exit Bus Stop (北口バスのりば), take the bus
bound for Chūō Sōgō Kōen (中央総合公園) departing from Stop 2, andalight at Bijutsu Hakubutsukan (美術博物館, 380 Yen), from which theMuseum is a 5-minute walk.
Admission: General admission (Senior HS and older) 1,200 Yen; Junior
HS & Elementary students 600 Yen; Pre-school-aged children free; Holders
of a Certificate of Disability and 1 accompanying caregiver free.
Website: https://www.city.okazaki.lg.jp/museum (Japanese)

Takahara Yoichi Print Exhibition - ELEMENT+
髙原洋一 版画展 ELEMENT＋ 気・水・土・火・時

Taking the four elements of air,water, earth and fire, together withtime, as its theme, this exhibition
presents silkscreen-printed works
by print artist Takahara Yoichi
alongside installations of Bizen
ware.
The elements of air, water, earth
and fire themselves have createdfeatured artworks, the movementof the air creating natural patterns
in rust, forms reflected on thesurface of water creating illusions,the land sharing memories oftimes past, and fire creating forms
with the energy to which it gives
birth. The time-themed work, set inan archeological excavation sitewith remnants of the lives ofancient residents, gives the viewer
a sense of traces of humanity
transcending time and space.
These works, not images that the artist has composed, but rather
photographed images of actual forms or scenes recreated and coloredusing silkscreen printing techniques, have been acclaimed throughout theworld.
Enjoy the world of Takahara Yoichi as he takes a snapshot of fleetingcuriousities in our everyday environment, and discover the illusions hiding
in reality.
When: Sat. 6 Aug. to Sun. 6 Nov. (10:00 - 17:00; Ticket sales close 16:30.)
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays (open Mon. 19 Sep. [nat. hol.], Mon. 10 Oct.
[nat. hol.]), Wed. 21 Sep. and Wed. 12 Oct.
Where: Kawara Museum of Takahama City, a Hometown of Ceramics (高浜市やきものの里 かわら美術館), Takahama City (高浜市)
Access: An approximately 10-minute walk west from Takahama-minato
Sta. (高浜港駅, MU07) on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line (名鉄三河線)
Admission: General Admission 600 (480) Yen; Junior HS students andyounger free. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more and residents of
Takahama City. Discounts available for persons aged 75 and over,Certificate of Disability holders, etc.
Website: http://www.takahama-kawara-museum.com/ (Japanese)

Pokémon Fossil Museum

ポケモン化石博物館

Pokémon, the beloved creatures of the
Pokémon video game series, are full of
mystery. Some of them can only be
revived from fossil-like states!
The subject of this exhibition is theso-called fossil Pokémon, which are
shown as part of a unique paleontologicallearning experience. Visitors will beable to compare the fossil Pokémon
with similar prehistoric life forms foundin real-world fossils.
Our “Fossil Professor” and “Excavator
Pikachu,” along with real-world experts,
will guide you through the exhibition,offering assistance on how to compare
the fossils of the two worlds.
When: Until Sun. 6 Nov. (9:00 - 16:30;
Last entry 16:00.) Closed Mondays© 2022 Pokémon. © 1995-2022 Nintendo/(open when Monday is a national
Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
holiday, and closed the following
weekday; open 15 Aug.).
Where: Toyohashi Museum of Natural History (豊橋市自然史博物館),
located in Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Non Hoi Park) (豊橋総合動植物公園[のんほいパーク]), Toyohashi City (豊橋市)
Access: Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park East Gate is a 6-minute walk from
Futagawa Sta. (二川駅, CA41) South Exit on the JR Tōkaidō Line (JR東海道
本線).
Admission: Adults 1,000 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS students 400 Yen;
Pre-school-aged children free. *Additional admission required for
Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Non Hoi Park) (Adults 600 Yen; Elementary & Junior HS students 100 Yen).
Website: https://bit.ly/3n7Ll75 (Japanese)
Exhibition website: https://www.kahaku.go.jp/pokemon/index_en.html
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In and around Nagoya / Living in Nagoya

Please see organizers’ websites for updates to events.

The 24th Nippon Domannaka Matsuri

Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Koba-Ken Special 2022

The Nippon Domannaka
Matsuri (Domatsuri for short)
is one of the largest dance
festivals in Japan, held in
Nagoya, the center of Japan,
at the height of summer. This
new-style festival is open toall, and welcomes around
200 teams with 20,000
performers from Japan andabroad, in performances©NIPPON DOMANNAKA FESTIVAL
vibrant with the local color of
their respective regions. Around 2 million people come to see thefestival every year as central Nagoya takes on dazzling festival
colors. Each team presents a spectacular performance with brilliant
costumes to a rhythmical representation of the culture of their region.
This year, the 24th Nippon Domannaka Matsuri is a double event,taking place over 7 days and 2 weeks with a real event in the city andan online event. In late August, 160 teams from all over Japan will
participate at 10 venues around the city, including the main venue at
Hisaya-odori Park in Sakae, Naka Ward. The following week, in early
September, 403 teams will take part in the TeleDomatsuri. Performancesby teams from all 47 prefectures and 13 other countries and regions,filmed at famous spots in their respective hometowns, will bebroadcast online. Don't miss these 7 days packed with emotion,
excitement, and enthusiasm! Let Nagoya's Domatsuri be the climax
of your summer memories. Check the official website for updates.
When: Live events (10 venues around Nagoya including
Hisaya-odori Park) - Fri. 26 Aug. to Sun. 28 Aug.
Online event (official Domatsuri YouTube channel) - Thu. 1 Sep. toSun. 4 Sep.
Website: https://www.domatsuri.com/index.html

KOBAYASHI Ken’ichiro, Conductor
KOYAMA Michie, Piano*
ProgramL. v. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major, Op.73“Emperor”*
J. Brahms: Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68
When: Mon. 29 Aug. (from 18:45)
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:
Select Platinum: 12,600 Yen Platinum: 9,500 Yen
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)

名古屋フィルハーモニー交響楽団

第24回にっぽんど真ん中祭り

コバケン・スペシャル2022

Aichi International Women's Film Festival 2022
あいち国際女性映画祭2022

The only international women's film festival in Japan, the Aichi
International Women's Film Festival presents films by female directors
and focusing on women from various countries and regions aroundthe world. See the official website for program and ticket details.
When: Thu. 8 to Sun. 11 Sep.
Where: Will Aichi (Aichi Women's Center) (ウィルあいち[愛知県女性総合センター]), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: https://www.aiwff.com/2022/

Hiyashi Chūka - Chilled noodles beat the heat
冷やし中華

A popular dish in summer is hiyashi chūka (冷やし中華, literally 'chilled Chinese [noodles]'. Thistypically consists of boiled chūkamen (中華麺, Chinese noodles) that have been cooled in cold
water served with a variety of thinly sliced toppings. These may include a kind of meat, such as
ham or chāshū (チャーシュー / 叉焼, char siu or Cantonese style barbecued pork), usuyaki
tamago (薄焼き卵 / thin omelette), and seasonal vegetables such as cucumber or tomato. Rather
than being served in a bowl filled with broth like ramen, hiyashi chūka is served with a small
amount of soup made from soy sauce and vinegar or sesame sauce, and mustard if preferred.
If you have only ever eaten the dish in the Tokai region, you might assume that mayonnaise isanother standard addition to a serving of hiyashi chūka, but this is actually a local custom. It is said that this tradition began decades ago
when a popular ramen chain began serving mayonnaise with the dish. As children grew up with the taste, mayonnaise became a standard
feature of hiyashi chūka at ramen shops and households throughout Nagoya. But don't be surprised if you are met with a puzzled expression if
you ask for mayonnaise for your hiyashi chūka when traveling in other parts of Japan.
As well as regional variations in ingredients and serving style, the dish is known by a number of different names in other areas, for example itis also known as hiyashi ramen (冷やしラーメン) in Hokkaido and reimen (冷麺) in the Kansai area.

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot (4th Dose)

新型コロナウイルスワクチン4回目接種について

A 4th COVID-19 vaccination will be provided by the City of Nagoya to the following eligible residents for whom at least 5 months havealready passed since being administered the 3rd dose:①Residents aged 60 and over②Residents aged between 18 and 59 with a pre-existing medical condition③Residents with a condition deemed by a physician to constitute a potential risk of severe illness
A vaccination coupon will be sent to the following residents (request to issue coupon not required):①Residents aged 60 and over②Residents aged between 18 and 59 who hold a Certificate of Disability, Medical Treatment Payment Recipient Certificate, etc. (valid as
at 30 May, 2022)*Eligible residents other than those in ① and ② must apply to receive a vaccination coupon.
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center - Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 every day)
City of Nagoya official website (Japanese): https://bit.ly/3H7N718 (Japanese)◆See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3mA88YI for more information.

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The Story of Nagoya City's Municipal Transport
Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of municipal transport in Nagoya City?
Let's take a brief look at how transport has changed in Nagoya over the last century.
1922 - The beginning of municipal transport
August 1, 1922. On this day a hundred years ago, the Electric Bureau (電気局), precursor of today's Cityof Nagoya Transportation Bureau, was established. Some readers may be wondering if that was reallywhen municipal transport began. You may even be aware that there were streetcars in Nagoya before
this time. So let's first take a look at the origins of municipal transport.
Going a little further back in time, jinrikisha (人力車 / rickshaws) and horse-buses were popular modes oftransport until the mid-Meiji period. When the national government-operated Tōkaidō railway line,
connecting Shimbashi (Tokyo) to Kobe, was completed in 1889, anticipation mounted for the arrival ofstreetcars (市内電車) in Nagoya. This finally happened on May 6, 1898, when the Nagoya Denki TetsudōKabushiki-gaisha (名古屋電気鉄道株式会社 / Nagoya Electric Railroad Company) began operating its firststreetcar route, a 2.2km stretch joining Sasashima (笹島, the original Nagoya Station site) and
Kenchō-mae (県庁前, the site of the prefectural office at the time, near the current Naka Ward Office).

The (then) newly-opened Otsu-machi Line (July 1924)
Photograph: The Asahi Shimbun Company

The company expanded its routes, and the streetcar developed to become a popular way for residents
to get around. Dissatisfaction with the high price of streetcar fares was one factor behind a movement to municipalize streetcar operations. In
response to public demand, the City decided to make the streetcars a municipal operation. In 1922, the City of Nagoya took over streetcar
operations from Nagoya Denki Tetsudō Kabushiki-gaisha, and municipal transport began. The streetcar service continued to grow after municipalization, and by 1926 some 271,000 passengers used the streetcars each day. In 1955 the record for daily passenger numbers in the postwar
period was reached during the golden era of Nagoya's streetcars. As buses and the subway came to fulfill the main roles of Nagoya's municipaltransportation, streetcar operations eventually ended on March 31, 1974.

1930 - Municipal bus operations begin
Identifiable by their distinctive blue and white livery,
Nagoya's municipal buses service a network extending into
every corner of the city, consisting of some 163 routes and1,465 stops and covering around 769km(as at end of
March 2022).
During the late Taisho and early Showa period (1920s), as
streetcars served as the keystone for transport within thecity, private bus operators began to spring up. The City of
Nagoya began its bus service in 1930 to supplement thestreetcar service. Initially, the municipal bus service had 4routes, covering 22.6km. The City then gradually bought
out the private bus operators, among whom a fierce
competition for passengers had unfolded, in the interests ofserving the welfare of residents through stable management of bus operations, and subsequently expanded
municipal bus routes. Operations were improved as thecity developed, so that in 1960 the number of bus service
passengers outnumbered that of the streetcars; the bus
had become the main mode of public transport.
Around 60 years later, with the development of the subway
network and the further improvement of bus operations toconnect with subway services, municipal buses, together
with the subway, continue to support the lives of residents.

One of the first municipal buses. The front and sides
bear the Electric Bureau insignia.

The green and cream livery, circa 1975. There iscurrently one municipal bus sporting this retro color
scheme.

The familiar blue and white livery
appeared around 1980. All
current buses are low floored,making it easier for passengers to
get on and off, and use astart-stop system to reduceenergy consumption.

1957 - The subway opens
The first section of Nagoya’s subway opened in 1957. Demand for transport
had increased in the period of recovery and reconstruction after the war, andthe opening of the subway was a much-awaited event. On November 15,
after a 9:00am completion ceremony in the Nagoya Station concourse, adeparture ceremony was held on the subway platform. The first train for
Sakaemachi (now Sakae) departed amid a storm of applause and cries of'banzai!' The first section to open was the 2.4km stretch of the Higashiyama
Line between Nagoya and Sakaemachi. When general service began at
14:00, the throng of people waiting to take their first subway trip poured into
the carriages, and the train filled instantly. The crowded conditions are said
to have continued until late into the evening.

Nagoya's first subway cars had
a vibrant Winsor yellow livery,
chosen by the late artist
Sugimoto Kenkichi to increase
visibility in the undergrounddarkness. Winsor yellow is now
the Higashiyama Line color.

In time, each of the subway lines would begin operation and be extended.
Opening of each subway line
With the completion of the section of the Meijo Line connecting Nagoya
Daigaku and Aratama-bashi stations in 2004, Japan's first subway loop line
Year
Line
Initial operating sectorbegan operation. In 2011, the section of the Sakura-dori Line between
Nagoya – Sakaemachi (2.4km)
Higashiyama Line1957
Nonami and Tokushige was completed, bringing the length of Nagoya's
Shiyakusho – Sakaemachi (1.3km)
Meijo Line1965
subway to 93.3km, servicing 87 stations on 6 lines (as at end of March 2022).
With its ability to move large numbers of people at high speed, andconnections to the municipal bus network and railway lines operated byother companies, the Nagoya City Subway is a vital transport service for not
only residents of the city, but also residents of the surrounding areas.

1971
1977
1989
2003

Meiko Line
Tsurumai Line
Sakura-dori Line
Kamiiida Line

Kanayama – Nagoyako (6.0km)
Fushimi – Yagoto (8.0km)
Nakamura Kuyakusho – Imaike (6.3km)
Kamiiida – Heian-dori (0.8km)★Translated from Japanese articles first published in Nagoya Palette - Transportation Bureau News (交通局ニュース なごやパレット),
May – June 2021, July 2021, August 2021
Compiled with the assistance of the Transportation Bureau, City of Nagoya

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to set them off, safety is very
important when you enjoy
these small fireworks.
You will need to prepare thefollowing:

Toy fireworks

1. A bucket filled with waterin case of fire, and to
extinguish used fireworks
2. A garbage bag forcleanup
3. A candle or an incense
stick to light the fireworks

Many Japanese people associate fireworks with summer. Big fireworks shows suchas that of the Atsuta Festival (June 5), Nagoya Port Festival (July) and others attract
large crowds. However, you can also enjoy smaller fireworks at home with family or
friends.
These kinds of fireworks are officially known as omocha-hanabi (おもちゃ花火 / toy
fireworks) or temochi-hanabi (手持ち花火 / handheld fireworks), and during summer
assorted fireworks packs are sold at supermarkets, convenience stores, ¥100
stores and toy stores.

When handling fireworks, be sure to choose an open space
to avoid bothering others, and do not leave children
unattended.

A sparkler called senkō-hanabi (線香花火 / lit.
incense firework) is a popular traditional firework
since the Edo period. It is a thin shaft of twisted
tissue paper, about 20 cm long with one end
containing a few grains of gunpowder. When you
light this sparkler, it makes a small red fireball at its
tip and starts to shoot out a lot of fine sparks thatlook like pine needles.

For more information, visit the website of the Japan
Pyrotechnics Association:
http://www.hanabi-jpa.jp/ (Japanese)

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

Movie Theaters & Upcoming Movies
A NAGOYA STATION AREA

1 MIDLAND SQUARE CINEMA …
（052）527-8808☆
2 MIDLAND SQUARE CINEMA2 …
（052）527-8808☆
3 CINEMA SKHOLE ………………
（052）452-6036○
4 109 CINEMAS ……………………
（052）541-3109

B FUSHIMI AREA

Meitetsu
Meitetsu
New Grand New Grand
Hotel
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Nakamura Nakamura
Police StationPolice Station

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Kanko
Hotel

Hirokoji-Dori

5 MILLION MOVIE THEATER …
（052）212-2437●☆
6 CENTURY CINEMA………（052）264-8580●★
7 Meien CINE SALON 1-2 ………
（052）931-1701☆

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MidlandSquareMidland Square
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C SAKAE, SHIN-SAKAE, YABA-CHO AREA

Midland Square
Midland Square

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D IMAIKE AREA

8 NAGOYA CINEMATHEQUE ……
（052）733-3959●

Admission discount services:

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NagoyaTokyu
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NagoyaHirokojiji DoriRoute 41

: Foreign students(Must present residence card and student ID)★ : Women ¥1,200 on Wednesdays☆ : Women ¥1,200 on Thursdays: Women ¥1,100 on Thursdays: Women ¥1,100 on Thursdays

Exit 1

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Hirokoji-Dori

8

Chikusa
Post Office

NagoyaBaptistbaptistChurchMatsuzakaya
Parco

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Exit 10

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Piago

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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.

Topside −きっと地上には満天の星−
Zhaila Farmer, Celine Held / dir. Celine Held, Logan George / from August 5 <1><2>Kingmaker −キングメーカー 大統領を作った男−

The Story of My Wife −ストーリー・オブ・マイ・ワイフ−
Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber / dir. Ildikó Enyedi / from August 12 <1><2>

Memories of My Father −あなたと過ごした日に−
Javier Cámara, Nicolás Reyes Cano / dir. Fernando Trueba / from August 19 <5>

See for Me −シー・フォー・ミー−

Skyler Davenport, Jessica Parker Kennedy / dir. Randall Okita / August 26 <1><2>One for the Road −プアン 友だちと呼ばせて−Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, Ice Natara / dir. Baz Poonpiriya / from August 5 <6>City of Lies −L.A.コールドケース−
Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker / dir. Brad Furman / from August 5 <5>Saint Frances −セイント・フランシス−
Kelly O'Sullivan, Ramona Edith Williams / dir. Alex Thompson / from August 19 <6>

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Sol Kyung-gu, Sun-kyun Lee / dir. Sung-hyun Byun / from August 12 <5>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 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 in English-

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 090-7431-4428 (Hideko).
◆Experience Japanese culture by learning Ikebana - Basiclessons with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & roomfee). 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 andlearn about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Sat., 13:00 - 15:00, at Atsuta
Shogai Gakushu Center (a 15 min. walk from Subway Hibino Sta. Exit 1.)
500 Yen with tea. Phone/fax: 052-681-9414 (Yoshida YYclub)◆Japanese traditional brush calligraphy - Try Japanese traditionalcalligraphy. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us one day prior
to your 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. 5 Sep.-12 Dec. 14 lessons, 3,900
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 15 Sep.-15 Dec. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 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) 12 Sep.-19 Dec. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons; Join
anytime! See website for details: 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

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 allnationalities living in the Nagoya area. We hold eight general meetings ayear, host interest groups and social activities. Visit: http://cceanagoya.com/
Email: nagoyaccea@gmail.com◆English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting - Sat. 19:30 & Sun. 19:00
at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you have aproblem 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 and support in Nagoya. Communityand 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
for English 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://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 from the 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 services every

4th Sun. at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-min walk from Gokiso
Sta. Exit 4. E-mail: office.chubu@nskk.org; Phone: (052)858-1007;
Website: https://nskk-chubu.org/en/◆Faith Charismatic Church - Please come fellowship and worship withus, Faith Charismatic Church, a bible believing Christian Church, every
Sunday at 10:00. Venue: Nagoya City Minami Life Long Learning Center,near Kasadera Sta. Call Pastor Bede 080-6980-6777◆Indonesian Catholic Community - Indonesian Catholic Community
in Nagoya hosts Indonesian mass once a month (every 4th Sun.) in
Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12:30, 8 minutes’ walk from Meijo Koen
Sta. Exit 1. For more details please email: katoliknagoya@yahoo.com◆Inter-Christian Fellowship Nagoya (Church of the Nazarene) Christian church for Filipinos in Japan. Nagoya-shi Midori-ku Aibarago
2-1809 Mezon SK 101. Contact Jun Ooka, phone: 070-4388-0535◆Nagoya 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-timeprayers Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature
are also available. Honjin Sta., Exit 3 Call 052-486-2380 Website:
http://nagoyamosque.com◆Nagoya Port Mosque - Fri. Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for fivetime prayers, every Sat. special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer.
Children’s Arabic lessons Sat. 15-minute walk from Aonami Line Inaei Sta.
Nagoya, Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Phone: 090-3251-5381◆Nagoya Union Church - Join with Christians from many countries forworship & fellowship in English. Bible studies, small groups and Sunday
school also available. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo church near
Shinsakae and Takaoka stations. Email: sun4pm@nagoyaunionchurch.com
Website: http://www.nagoyaunionchurch.com/◆New Testament Grace Church - An interdenominational
Bible-based spirit-filled focus on Jesus' finished work and His Grace, tosee 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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