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

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

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

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

■Need assistance in other languages? 日本語・英語以外の言語でもお手伝いします

In addition to our service in Japanese and English at the Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter, our multilingual staff
provide linguistic support in Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Nepali.
Assistance in these languages is available on the following days:
Portuguese: Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Spanish: Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Chinese: Tue to Fri. 13:00 - 17:00; Sat. & Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Korean: Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Filipino: Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Vietnamese: Wed., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Nepali: Wed. 13:00 - 17:00

For more information, contact the NIC Information Counter on 052-581-0100.

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

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

■The NIC Library ライブラリー

Located on the 3rd floor of the Nagoya International Center Building, the NIC Library holds around 28,000 books and other materials
that can be borrowed, from paperbacks and picture books in English, Portuguese and other languages, and books on Japan andJapanese literature, to Japanese language-learning resources.
As part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Library users are currently requested to keep Library visits to a maximum of 60
minutes, wash or disinfect hands before entry, allow staff to measure users' temperature, wear a mask, and provide contact details
when requested.
Library hours: 9:00 - 19:00 Tue. to Sun.

Staying Up-to-Date with the NIC
Social Media

NIC Website

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

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

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

NIC End of Year / New Year Holiday Dates

年末年始休館日のお知らせ

NIC will be closed from Wednesday 29 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022. We will open for the new year on
Tuesday 4 January at 9:00.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

World Collaboration Festival 2021

ワールド・コラボ・フェスタ2021〜発見！体験！世界大交流祭〜

The annual World Collaboration Festival is an international
exchange, international cooperation and multicultural
coexistence-themed event where organizations including NGOs,
NPOs and public organizations share their activities through stage
performances and booths, and will be held online this year.
Nagoya International Center will be participating in stage
attractions and with a booth. Instructors from NIC’s Classroom
for Global Citizens program will share dances and exercise
routines from India, Niger and Peru in the stage attraction, ‘Let’s
Ethnic Exercise! Come Together and Dance’. And you can learn
about global issues at the NIC booth which looks at the World
Terakoya Movement with a video presentation, reports on
Terakoya activities, and more.
When: Sat. 27 Nov. to Mon. 10 Jan. (nat. hol.)
Where: Online
Website: https://www.world-collabo.jp/

Children'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 (andoccasionally other locations) as they read story books in their own
languages from the library's vast collection of internationalchildren's books.
Participation is free!
When:① Sun. 12 Dec. (14:00 - 14:30)② Sun. 16 Jan. (14:00 - 14:30)③ Sun. 30 Jan. (14:00 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Library
Places: 10 (around 3 people per group, not including infants;
first in, first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period foreach session: ①10:00 Sun. 28 Nov. to 12:00 Fri. 10 Dec. ②10:00
Tue. 4 Jan. to 12:00 Fri. 14 Jan. ③10:00 Sun. 16 Jan. to 12:00
Fri. 28 Jan.
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone:052-581-0100

NIC Japanese Class for Children

NIC子ども日本語教室
Learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. For
non-native speakers of Japanese aged 6 to 15 (born between Apr. 2,
2006, and Apr. 1, 2015), and junior high school students born before
Apr. 2, 2006. (Those attending evening junior high school classes,
please see the NIC Japanese Class for High School Students)
40 places; determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City and those attending
public elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City.
When: Every Sunday from 16 Jan. to 27 Mar. (10:00 - 11:30) *No
class 13 Feb. (10 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 10 lessons
How to Apply: Residents of Nagoya City, those attending or planning toattend public elementary or junior high schools in
Nagoya City: Apply via the NIC website from Sun. 19 Dec.
(from 10:00). Interview: Sun. 9 Jan. (from 10:00) at NIC 4F
Lecture Room 3
 Residents of other municipalities (if vacancies remain):
Apply via the NIC website between 10:00 Tue. 11 Jan. and17:00 Fri. 14 Jan.
Application form and information can be found atwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division,phone: 052-581-5689

NIC Japanese Class for High School Students

NIC高校生日本語教室
For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April 2006)
currently attending or aspiring to enter high school and requiring
assistance with Japanese language acquisition. The class aims to help
students acquire the foundations of Japanese necessary for their studies,to enable them to complete their high school studies and pursue careers.
(Junior high school students, except those enrolled in evening courses,
please see NIC Japanese School for Children)
Applicants and parents must also attend an interview and career support
seminar, where they can get information on high schools and going touniversity, and participate in a workshop to help think about future directions.
When: Every Sunday from 16 Jan. to 27 Mar. (14:00 - 16:00) *No class
13 Feb. (10 lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2. *May moveonline depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 15; Preference given to residents of Nagoya City or thoseattending high school within Nagoya City. If applications exceed capacity,
participants will be determined by interview.
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website
between 10:00 Tue. 21 Dec. and 17:00 Sat. 8 Jan.
Interview and Career Support Seminar: Sun. 9 Jan. (12:30 - 15:00) at
NIC 4F Lecture Room 3. *Interview may be held online depending on the
COVID-19 situation.
Application forms and information can be found on the NIC website 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
with volunteers. 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 the website when necessary; please be sure to check.
When: Every Sunday from 16 Jan. to 27 Mar. *No class 13 Feb. (10lessons)
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
from 12:00 Sun. 26 Dec. until 12:00 Fri. 7 Jan., or by visiting NIC
between 9:00 and 17:00 Tue. to Sun. between 26 Dec. and 7 Jan.
(*Closed Mondays, 29 Dec. to 3 Jan.) Applicants must attend aninterview on Sun. 9 Jan. (time will vary depending on class) at NIC 5F
Conference Room.
Further Details: See the NIC website (www.nic-nagoya.or.jp) or contact
the Exchange and Cooperation Division on 052-581-5689

Volunteer Seminar - Supporting Foreigners
During Disasters

災害時外国人支援ボランティア研修
Through a lecture and group work, participants in this seminar (conductedentirely in Japanese) will think about important points to keep in mind tohelp foreign and Japanese residents avoid issues at shelters, etc. when adisaster occurs, and also learn about the fundamental role and process ofactivities providing support to foreigners. Open to NIC Disaster Language
Volunteers and anyone involved in disaster preparedness and support
activities for foreigners in Nagoya City; Limited to 60 places, determinedon a first-in, first-served basis. Reservations required.
When: Sat. 15 Jan. (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center Annex Hall
Cost: Free
Reservations: Visit or contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Divisionfrom Tue. 7 Dec. (from 10:00).
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp

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Living in Nagoya■Nagoya City Year End & New Year Garbage ■Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Ward
Collection

and Branch Offices

名古屋市の年末年始ごみ・資源・収集のお知らせ

Don’t be stuck with huge bags of garbage in your apartment until the
New Year. See below for the last and first collection days of 2021 / 2022.

Burnable Garbage & Hazardous Flammable Items(可燃ごみ・発火性危険物)

No collection from Fri. 31 Dec. to Mon. 3 Jan.
Regular collection day
Monday & Thursday
Tuesday & Friday

2021 lastDec. 30 (Thu.)
Dec. 28 (Tue.)

2022 first
Jan. 6 (Thu.)
Jan. 4 (Tue.)*Hazardous flammable items includes empty cassette-type gas bottles, spraycans, disposable lighters, non-rechargeable lithium batteries, etc. Also, lithium
ion batteries in heated tobacco products, etc. have caused fires in collection
vehicles; please be sure to dispose of them as hazardous flammable items.
Don't put them in the same bag as your burnable garbage!

Plastic Containers & Packaging (プラスチック製容器包装)
No collection from Fri. 31 Dec. to Mon. 3 Jan.
Regular collection day
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFriday2021 lastDec. 27
Dec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 30
Dec. 242022 first
Jan. 10Jan. 4Jan. 5Jan. 6
Jan. 7

Empty Glass Jars & Bottles / Empty Cans / Paper Containers &Packaging / Plastic Bottles（空きびん・空き缶・紙製容器包装・ペットボトル）
No collection from Fri. 31 Dec. to Tue. 4 Jan.
Regular collection day
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursdayFriday2021 lastDec. 27
Dec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 30
Dec. 242022 first
Jan. 10Jan. 11
Jan. 5Jan. 6
Jan. 7

Non-Burnable Garbage & Large-Sized Garbage（不燃ごみ・粗大ごみ）
No collection from Fri. 31 Dec. to Mon. 3 Jan.
Regular collection day
1st Wed. of the month
1st Thu. of the month
1st Fri. of the month
2nd Wed. of the month
2nd Thu. of the month
2nd Fri. of the month
3rd Wed. of the month
3rd Thu. of the month
3rd Fri. of the month
4th Wed. of the month
4th Thu. of the month
4th Fri. of the month2021 lastDec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 3
Dec. 8Dec. 9Dec. 10
Dec. 15
Dec. 16
Dec. 17
Dec. 22
Dec. 23
Dec. 242022 first
Jan. 5Jan. 6
Jan. 7Jan. 12Jan. 13Jan. 14Jan. 19
Jan. 20
Jan. 21Jan. 26
Jan. 27
Jan. 28

Collection of Large-Sized Garbage takes place only once a monthand by reservation only. It is a charged service. See
https://bit.ly/32OphEM for full details on how to apply.
The Large-Sized Garbage (sodai-gomi / 粗大ごみ) Call Center will also be
closed between Wed. 29 Dec. and Mon. 3 Jan. To apply for the disposal oflarge-sized garbage call 0120-758-530 (toll free), or if calling from a
mobile phone or outside Aichi Prefecture call 052-950-2581 (call charges
apply) between 9:00 and 17:00. For collection between Wed. 5 Jan. andFri. 7 Jan. (inclusive), telephone applications should be made by Tue. 28
Dec.; Internet applications (Japanese only) should be made by at least 10
days before the collection date. You can also call via the Nagoya
International Center’s 3-way phone interpreter service “Trio-Phone” on052-581-6112.

★Not sure how or when to dispose of an item?
Use the Recyclables and Waste Separation App "3R" (ThreeR)
Functions:・Separation method search・Push notifications on collection day
・Supports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean,
Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali
And it’s free! (Network charges apply)
More information:
http://www.city.nagoya.jp/en/page/0000080911.html

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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:

5 Dec. (8:45 – 12:00)
9 Jan. (8:45 – 12:00)*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited tosubmission andissuance of
documents
concerning changing
one's residence to orfrom the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be awarethat some procedures
may not be available.
You may be asked tocome at a later date for procedures requiring confirmation withother local or national government bodies.
For a list of services available at ward and branch offices on
Sunday Service dates, see the NIC website 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 thatemergency treatment isavailable when regular
medical facilities are closed(on Sundays, national
holidays, during the year-end/ New Year holiday period,
and at night)? Make sure you
know where your closest
clinic is, just in case. Gettingcaught out on a Sunday or aholiday 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
The City of Nagoya's emergency
speaker system is used to broadcast
emergency announcements such as
Evacuation Information and national
J-Alert warnings, and may also be
used for tests. When announcements
are difficult to hear due to weather
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
English: 052-957-9260

Chinese: 052-957-9261
Korean: 052-957-9262

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

■Living Q & A: Consumption tax paid on my wages
外国人暮らしのQ&A「仕事の収入に消費税」

I earn a wage working for a company in a factory. I was promised, verbally, that I would be paid an extra
25% when I worked overtime, but I haven't made a work contract with my employer.
The document I was given about my pay for work done says that consumption tax is being paid, but why?
And I'm not being paid any extra for overtime.
Although it seems that you have not made a contract with your employer regarding the work you do, from the document you
provided, which bears the title 注文書 (chūmonsho / purchase order), it would appear that your contractual relationship with thecompany is not an employment relationship (koyō kankei / 雇用関係), but rather a service contract (ukeoi keiyaku / 請負契約).
This contract seems to have been made so that you, as a sole proprietor (kojin jigyō nushi / 個人事業主) can sell your service orlabor (ekimu / 役務), i.e. your service of working in the factory, to the company. The company, as the purchaser of the service,would appear to be paying you for the service purchased, along with the consumption tax (shōhizei / 消費税) applicable to theamount of the purchase.
Please note that this is a presumption based on the document provided; without an actual written contract we are unable toascertain the terms and conditions under which you are supposed to be working. You will need to ask the company for confirmation.
One reason why it's important to have a written contract is so that you can check the conditions again when you need to.
In the present situation, you are holding consumption tax paid by the purchaser (the company) of your service, so you will need todeclare and pay the consumption tax to the tax office. Sole proprietorships whose taxable proceeds for the year before last were 10
million yen or less are exempted from the obligation to pay the consumption tax received this year (but not if taxable proceeds forthe period January to June of last year were higher than 10 million yen). For details on consumption tax, please consult your nearest
tax office.
As for the agreement with the company that they would provide a 25% increase on the base payment for
overtime, even if only a verbal agreement, if both parties had agreed then a contract is considered to have been
established. If both parties confirm that such was the content of their verbal agreement, you may be able toreceive the unpaid extra funds. Please ask the company directly for help to clarify the situation.
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.

■What would you do? Keeping warm without electricity or gas

こんなときどうする？
「電気・ガスが使えない状況で身体を温める」

Heating at the push of a button is a comfort to many during the colder months. Whether it’scoming home to a warm house after a walk through biting, icy winds; or slipping into a hot bathand a warm bed; or even the heated toilet seat - there are a multitude of ways that access toelectricity and gas makes life more bearable through winter.
Have you ever thought about what life would be like if access to electricity and gas were disrupted
because of a disaster? It's a good idea to think about what you could do to fend off the cold whenthat button no longer works.
A popular way to keep the hands warm outdoors is with disposable hand warmers (tsukaisute kairo/ 使い捨てカイロ). Usually placed in pockets and lasting a few hours, hand warmers are an item you
could stock up on to provide temporary, limited relief from the cold.
One device you could have handy is a 'cassette stove' (kasetto konro / カセットコンロ), a portablesingle burner which uses a gas 'cassette' (similar in size and shape to an aerosol can) as fuel. It's agood idea to have a stock of several spare gas cartridges just in case you find yourself without
power for a few days. With a cassette stove you will be able to cook food as well as boil andsterilize water.
Being able to boil water will also make it possible to wash with warm water, and to make a hotwater bottle to keep warm.
Hot water bottles (yutanpo / 湯たんぽ) available commercially in Japan nowadays are usually made ofplastic, but metal ones are also available. These should be wrapped in a towel once filled with hotwater, if they are not sold with a fabric cover to be placed in.
(Prolonged contact with the skin, even if the bottle is covered, canlead to burns, so please take care when using it.)
A good substitute for a store-bought hot water bottle is a heat-resistant PET bottle. You may have seen hot coffee, tea or other beverages
sold in PET bottles at convenience stores or in vending machines. Fill a
PET bottle for hot beverages with hot water (between 70 and 80℃),
cover it with two socks or wrap it in a towel, and you have amakeshift hot water bottle.
You can help yourself to be prepared and practice by trying to make one to warm up your bed onenight; but remember not to use the cooktop installed in your home, or an electric kettle. You might
think of other things you'll need to pour hot water safely, such as an old-fashioned (non-electric)
kettle, or a funnel.

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Yanegami 屋根神
When walking though streets that still have vestiges of old Nagoya, one
can sometimes spot a little shrine on the roof of a house. Known as
yanegami-sama (屋根神様, 'venerable roof deity'), and sometimes asnoki-no-kamisama (軒の神様, 'deity of the eaves'), or just kami-sama (神様,'venerable deity') many of these roof shrines can be found in Nagoya City.
Some of these little shrines can actually be found below the eaves, or atopa dais. While you may see a number of yanegami as you walk throughcertain parts of Nagoya, this particular form of worship is rare in Japan.
According to a survey conducted by Keshigawa Ritsuji of yanegami in1975 and 1976, there were 2 in Chikusa Ward, 36 in Higashi Ward, 6 inKita Ward, 129 in Nishi Ward, 26 in Nakamura Ward, 9 in Naka Ward, 4 inShowa Ward, 4 in Mizuho Ward, 12 in Atsuta Ward, 16 in Nakagawa
Ward, and 10 outside Nagoya City, with an overwhelming majority locatedin Nishi Ward.
It is thought that the yanegami custom began in the early Meiji period,
and was adopted more widely in the early Showa period.
Nagono 1-chōme

The yanegami formerly of Kamejima 1-chome in
Nakamura Ward (now held in the collection of
the Nagoya City Museum) has a sloping basematching the incline of the roof. It was
worshipped on the 1st and 15th days of themonth, coinciding with the festive observancesof Tsushima Shrine (Tsushima City), the local
shrine (Mizuno-sha in Noritake 2-chōme) andAkiba Shrine (Akibasan Entsūji Temple in Atsuta
Ward). A purple curtain-like decoration was
attached, and offerings of sake and vegetables
presented. Lanterns bearing the names ofTsushima Shrine, Atsuta Jingū (Atsuta Ward) andAkiba Shrine were also hung, and a fire lit as
evening approached.
Tsushima Shrine, Atsuta Jingū and Akiba Shrine
are common objects of worship throughyanegami.

Nagono 1-chōme

Sako 1-chōme

Kikui 1-chōme

Roof shrines were established in commercial and working-class neighborhoods where residences were densely situated, and fire in particular posed a
serious threat to life and property, hence the worship of Akiba Shrine, whichis said to ward against fire. Tsushima Shrine is worshipped because of its
association with Ten'ō worship, which is said to prevent epidemics, infectious
diseases being another concern in densely-populated neighborhoods.
Providing protection from fire and illness, combined with the worship of
Atsuta Jingū, yanegami themselves were worshipped as deities with amulti-faceted character.
The former Sanae-cho (now Meieki 2-chome) in Nishi Ward was divided into
three kumi (組; groups or areas), each worshipping their own yanegami. Oneof the three, which was kept on a dais on a vacant lot between houses, is
now held by Nagoya City Museum.
Here, too, a curtain and lanterns marked 'Atsuta Jingū', 'Akiba Jinja' andSako 2-chōme
Kikui 1-chōme'Tsushima Jinja' were hung on the 1st and 15th of the month. Offerings
including miso, rice, and sake were made, and a fire lit as it began to growdark. Responsibility for the role of tending to the yanegami would change monthly, hence duties were known as tsukiban (月番, 'monthly
watch'). The attendant for the previous month would hand the new attendant a tablet marked 'kami-sama tōban' (神様当番, 'on venerable deity duty'), which would be hung outside the front door, and then handed to the next attendant at the end of the month.
This yanegami was retired sometime between 1955 and 1965. At the time, it was becoming harder to keep a fire going before theyanegami, and the decreased use of fire in everyday life meant that praying for protection from fire became less relevant. Changes to
how the neighborhood was organized may also have been a factor, as the area and structure of new neighborhood associations differedto that of the older kumi, and as new residents moved into communities, fewer would join the kumi responsible for worshipping andmaintaining the yanegami.
Changes in lifestyle and interaction in communities have seen the enshrinement of many yanegami cease, and fewer and fewer ofthe little shrines remain. The custom of yanegami worship itself, and its decline, is a reflection of the changes that have taken placein communities from the Meiji period to the present.
Reference: 屋根神, Nagoya City Museum website (https://bit.ly/3EKe0WA); Please see the website for photos of the yanegami referred to in the text.

There are a number of scattered pockets of yanegami in Nishi Ward, particularly in the backstreets of the Biwajima (枇杷島), Sako (栄生) and Nagono (那古野) neighborhoods, where you can see roof shrines in a number of different styles, and not always on the roof.

Why not try exploring these areas and see what you can find?

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Exhibitions
Special Exhibition: Taiga and Buson

特別展「大雅と蕪村―文人画の大成者」
Ike no Taiga (池大雅, 1723-1776) and YosaBuson (与謝蕪村, 1716-1783), who wereactive in the mid-Edo period, are known as
the artists who perfected the Japanese styleof bunjinga (文人画) or 'literati painting'.
The Illustrations of Ten Conveniences and
Ten Pleasures (十便十宜図, 1771, collectionof the Kawabata Yasunari Foundation), a
famous National Treasure created in acollaboration between the pair, was once
part of the collection of the wealthy
merchant, Shimozato Gakkai (下郷学海,
Yosa Buson, Summer Pleasures (宜夏図)1742-1790), of Narumi-juku (infrom Illustrations of Ten Pleasures (十宜図)present-day Midori Ward).
Collection of the Kawabata Yasunari
Foundation
This exhibition, commemorating 250 years
Exhibited 9 to 14 Dec.
since the creation of the Illustrations of Ten
Conveniences and Ten Pleasures, presents masterpieces of bunjinga created byboth artists while in Nagoya, along with related material and works by otherartists with connections to Nagoya, and examine the relationship of Taiga andBuson to the region. How did Taiga and Buson adapt the literati painting thatoriginated in China and create their own unique style? Compare their unique
individual styles and discover the charm of Taiga and Buson.
When: Sat. 4 Dec. 2021 to Sun. 30 Jan. 2022 (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30
minutes before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 10 Jan.), Mon. 27 Dec. toMon. 3 Jan., Tue. 11 Jan., and the 4th Tuesday of the month (25 Jan.).
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Access: 150m south from Sakurayama Sta. (桜山駅, S11) Exit 4 on the Subway
Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: General admission 1,400 (1,200) Yen; University & Senior HS
students 900 (700) Yen; Junior HS students & Elementary students 500 (300)
Yen. Prices in ( ) are for advance purchase tickets and groups of 20 people.
Bearers of a Certificate of Disability or Intractable Disease Patient Medical
Subsidy Recipient Certificate and up to 2 accompanying persons may enter forhalf the at-door price upon presentation of certificate. ID required for
University, Senior & Junior HS students.
Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/

The Maze of Time and the History of Roof
Tiles - The World of Kagawa Gentaro「時の迷路と瓦の歴史 〜香川元太郎の世界〜」
Kagawa Gentaro is a picturebook creator, illustrator andNihonga artist. This exhibition
focuses on Kagawa's original
artwork from his Meiro (迷路 /'maze') picture book series andthe O-shiro (お城 / 'castle')
illustrated book series, presented
together with historical roof tiles
and artworks produced by amaster craftsman specializing ingargoyle-like ogre face tiles.
The pages of the Meiro series
are packed with exciting play
Corridors of Time (時の回廊) (From Maze ofelements including mazes,
Time (時の迷路), 2005)
hidden images and quizzes,
within illustrated scenes that are impossible for us to see in reality, such as
ancient Japan or the world of fairy tales, or the deep, or outer space. Known
also as a 'history-investigating illustrator', Kagawa's O-shiro series features
cross-sections and bird's eye view illustrations, based on historical materials,
that make it easy to grasp the structure and original appearance of castles.
Kagawa's original artwork will be complemented by exhibits of roof tiles
from the corresponding historical era, from the Yayoi period through to the
Heisei period, in addition to 'maze'- and 'future'-themed artwork bycurrently active master tile craftsman.
From the distant past to the future, the theme of 'time' makes this exhibitiona fun interactive experience to learn about history and the transformationthat tiles have undergone. Lose track of time itself as you wander through amaze of the ages.
When: Until Sun. 16 Jan. 2022 (10:00 - 17:00; Ticket sales close 16:30.)
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays (open Mon. 10 Jan. [nat. hol.]), Mon. 27 Dec. toTue. 4 Jan., Wed. 12 Jan.
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 Yen; Junior HS students and younger
free; discounts available for persons aged 75 and over, Certificate of
Disability holders, etc.
Website: http://www.takahama-kawara-museum.com/ (Japanese)

POSITION 2021-2022 - Nagoya
Contemporary Art Exhibition「現代美術のポジション 2021-2022」

MIZUNO Rina, Blue Palace (青い宮殿), 2019
Takahashi Collection
Photograph: MIYAJIMA Kei©MIZUNO Rina/Courtesy Mizuma Art Gallery

A contemporary art exhibition introducing outstanding artists
produced by Nagoya and the surrounding region. Mid-level
young artists, whose future expressive development and efforts
to exceed boundaries are much anticipated, will be exhibiting
representative and new works. Leave your existing values andthat everyday sense of confinement behind as these works bynine artists provide new perspectives and energy.
When: Sat. 11 Dec. 2021 to Sun. 6 Feb. 2022 (9:30 - 17:00;
9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.)
Closed Mondays (open 10 Jan.), Wed. 29 Dec. to Mon. 3 Jan.,
Tue. 11 Jan.
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: An 8-minute walk from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07)
Exit 5 on the Higashiyama and Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線); located in Shirakawa Park (白川公園).
Admission: General admission 1,200 Yen; University & Senior
HS students 800 Yen; Junior HS students and younger free.
Website: http://www.art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

Other Current Exhibitions
Magnificent Flowers: Four-Seasonal Flowers andChinese Ceramic History「華✽花−四季の花と中国陶磁史−」

When: Until Sun. 12 Dec. (9:30 - 16:30; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (or the following weekday if
Monday is a national holiday).
Where: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum (愛知県陶磁美術館),
Seto City (瀬戸市)
Website: https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/Impressionism and the École de Paris「印象派とエコール・ド・パリ」

When: Until Sun. 19 Dec. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.)
Closed Mondays.
Where: Furukawa Art Museum (古川美術館), Chikusa Ward (千種区)Website: http://www.furukawa-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)A Tale of Cups and Saucers「優美な曲線から歴史が伝わる カップ&ソーサー物語」

When: Until Mon. 10 Jan. (nat. hol.) 2022 (10:00 - 17:00; Last
entry by 16:30) Closed Mondays (or the following business day
if it falls on a national holiday), 27 Dec. to 3 Jan.
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)
Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Sceneries in Four Seasons − Plants and Creatures in theGallery −特別展「四季折々の情景

美術館に息づく小さな自然たち」

When: Until Sun. 27 Feb. 2022 (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30; Sat.,
Sun. & national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (or the following business day
if it falls on a national holiday), 27 Dec. to 3 Jan.
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★Be sure to wear a mask, measure your temperature, andfollow any other COVID-19 preventive measures implemented
at venues.

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In and around Nagoya / Living in Nagoya
Special Exhibition: Tyrannosaurus
Exhibition - T. rex, the Amazing Carnivore
特別展「ティラノサウルス展〜 T.rex 驚異の肉食恐竜〜」

One of the most famous andpopular dinosaur species,
Tyrannosaurus rex is also thesubject of much research, andholds an important role in thehistory of paleontology. In
addition to an impressive
presentation of four complete
reconstructed Tyrannosaurus
skeleton specimens (including
Illustration: Kayomi TUKIMOTO
specimens being shown inJapan for the first time), this exhibition looks at the appeal of
Tyrannosaurus based on the latest scientific research. This is an exhibition
where you can have fun as you learn, featuring exciting robot
reconstructions, a visual experience where dinosaurs come to life before
your very eyes, and more.
When: Until Sun. 13 Feb. 2022 (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30) Closed
Mondays (open 10 Jan.), the third Friday of the month, 29 Dec. to 3
Jan., and Tue. 11 Jan.
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), Naka Ward (中区)
Access: A 5-minute walk south from Fushimi Sta. (伏見駅, H09/T07) Exit
4 & 5 on the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線)
Admission: General admission 1,700 Yen; University & Senior HS
students 1,000 Yen (student ID required); Junior HS & Elementary school
students 500 Yen; Pre-school-aged children free. Holders of a Certificate
of Disability and up to 2 accompanying persons receive a 50% discounton tickets at door upon presentation of Certificate. Covers entry to all
Nagoya City Science Museum exhibits, excluding the planetarium.
Exhibition website: https://t-rex-nagoya.com/ (Japanese)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

Nagoya Kottousai

名古屋骨董祭

The largest antique fair in the Tokai region, packed with all kinds of
antiques from Japan and abroad. Antique dealers from all over thecountry fill the venue with urns, crockery, hanging scrolls, European
antiques, tea bowls and Japanese ceramics, retro items, kimono, obi
and textiles, toys and signs, clocks, glassware and furniture, dolls,
fortune-bringing figures and much more.
When: Sat. 4 and Sun. 5 Dec. (10:00 – 17:00; Last entry 16:00 on 5
Dec.)
Where: Fukiage Hall (吹上ホール), Chikusa Ward (千種区)
Access: A 5-minute walk from Fukiage Sta. (吹上駅, S09) Exit 5 on the
Sakura-dori Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Admission: Free. Paid parking only.
Website: https://www.nagoyakottousai.com/ (Japanese)

Toyoda Gosei Rink

豊田合成リンク

An annual fixture on thewinter calendar at Sakae's
Oasis 21, the skate rink
without ice is back! Skatersof all ages have enjoyedskating (without the cold orgetting wet when you fall)on the way home fromwork or school, or taking
time out from shopping. Lit
Photo of last year’s rink courtesy of Nagoya
Broadcasting Network
up in the evening, skaters
can enjoy live performances and a host of other events.
When: Every day from Sat. 4 Dec. 2021 to Sun. 13 Mar. 2022
(Weekdays 13:00 - 20:00; Sat., Sun., national holidays & winterholiday period [25 Dec. to 3 Jan.] 10:00 - 20:00)
Where: Oasis 21 (オアシス21) Galaxy Platform (銀河の広場) in Higashi
Ward (東区)
Access: Sakae Sta. (栄駅, H10 / M05) Exit 4 on the Higashiyama or
Meijo Subway Lines (地下鉄東山線・名城線)
Admission: Junior HS and older - Weekdays 1,000 Yen; Sat., Sun.,national holidays and winter holiday period 1,300 Yen. Elementary
school students and younger - 500 Yen. Prices include skate rental.
Own skates not permitted. Gloves must be worn on the rink.
Website: https://www.nagoyatv.com/toyodagoseirink/ (Japanese)

Creators Market vol.45

クリエーターズマーケットvol.45

Amateur and professional
creators will be exhibiting
and selling their creations ataround 1,500 booths. A
wide range of original
handmade art, crafts,
illustrations, interior items,
fashion, accessories andmore will be on sale.
When: Sat. 11 and Sun. 12
Photo courtesy of Creators Market
Dec. (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, AN11) 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. See website for details on how topurchase tickets. Up to 2 children of elementary school age or
younger can enter for free with a paying adult.
Website: https://creatorsmarket.com/ (Japanese)■Aichi Online Job Fair 2021 あいちオンラインジョブフェア2021

Long-term resident foreign nationals who are seeking employment are invited to participate in this online job fair utilizing YouTube.
Apply via the QR code or by phone to receive the URL for the video. Access the video on the Tabunka Job YouTube channel, and contact
the Aichi Prefecture Foreigner Employment Promotion Program Administration Office if you have any questions or would like to arrange
an interview. You can also get help to put together the documents you’ll need to apply, and practice for your interview. And if yourapplication is successful, they will also provide support as necessary after you start work.
Eligibility: Foreign nationals who have a Status of Residence with no restrictions on work, i.e. Permanent Resident (Eijūsha / 永住者),
Spouse of a Japanese National (Nihonjin no haigūsha tō / 日本人の配偶者等), Spouse of a Permanent Resident (Eijūsha no haigūsha tō / 永
住者の配偶者等)
When:
Round 1 – Mon. 1 Nov. to Fri. 10 Dec. (Entries close Tue. 30 Nov.)
Round 2 – Wed. 1 Dec. to Fri. 14 Jan. (Entries close Fri. 24 Dec.)
Inquiries:
Aichi Prefecture Foreigner Employment Promotion Program Administration Office(愛知県「外国人雇用促進事業」
運営事務局)
Kariya-shi, Watamatsu-cho 3-9, YF BLDG 1F (刈谷市若松町3丁目9番地 YF BLDG) Man to Man Co. Ltd. Mikawa Office(Man to Man 株式会社 三河オフィス内)
Phone: 0566-88-0117 (Weekdays 9:00 - 17:00)
E-mail: tabunka-job@man-to-man-g.com

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Google Form QR CodeCOVID-19■COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate for Nagoya City residents travelling abroad
新型コロナウイルスワクチン接種証明書の発行について（名古屋市に住んでいる人）

The City of Nagoya will issue a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (shingata koronauirusu wakuchin sesshu shōmeisho / 新型コロナウイルス
ワクチン接種証明書) to residents who are required to provide proof that they have been administered a COVID-19 vaccine in order totravel overseas.
*This certificate is not required within Japan, where the Certificate of Vaccination for COVID-19 (the right side of the Vaccination
Coupon, with the stickers attached) is sufficient proof of vaccination.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted by post (postage charges apply).
*If you are departing Japan immediately, and do not have sufficient time for the standard application process, please contact the Call
Center (050-3135-2252).
(1) Send the required documents (see below) to Nagoya City Hall by post.
Address:〒460-8508
Nagoya-shi Naka-ku Sannomaru 3-1-1
Nagoya Shiyakusho Kenkofukushi-kyoku Shingata Koronauirusu Kansensho Taisakushitsu Wakuchin Sesshu Shomeisho Tanto
名古屋市中区三の丸3-1-1
名古屋市役所健康福祉局新型コロナウイルス感染症対策室ワクチン接種証明書担当(2) The City of Nagoya will confirm the content of the submitted documents.
(3) The City of Nagoya will issue your Vaccination Certificate of COVID-19.
*It will take around one week after receipt of the application for the Certificate to be issued and sent. A large volume of
applications, errors in submitted documents, or insufficient documents will cause a delay in the issuance of the Certificate.
Please allow ample time for your application to be processed.
Required documents:
・Application form (see below)- May be completed in either Japanese or English
・Copy of applicant's passport- Valid as of the date of travel
・Copies of the following sections of your Vaccination Coupon:
1. Coupon number
2. Certificate of Vaccination for COVID-19 (attached to one's Vaccination Coupon)*Copies of both sections should be provided on one sheet of paper*If you have lost your Vaccination Coupon, or the number has peeled off, send a copy of a document with your Individual
Number ('My Number') (i.e. Individual Number Card, Individual Number Notification Card, or a transcript of your Resident
Record [jūminhyō / 住民票] including your Individual Number). If you do not have any of these items, send a copy of adocument bearing the address registered on your Resident Register. If you have changed addresses since receiving the vaccine,send a copy of your resident record bearing your previous address.
・A stamped, self-addressed envelope- Be sure to write your name and address, and affix sufficient stamps to cover return postage of the certificate- If you would like the mailing process to be expedited, affix sufficient stamps to cover the cost of express postage, and write 速達(sokutatsu) in red on the front of the envelope, or mark a red line next to the zip code
・A copy of a document to verify the applicant's address ('My Number' Individual Number Card, Residence Card, driver's license, etc.)*If sending a copy of your health insurance card as identification, be sure to black out the insurance card number and the accountnumber
Application documents:
Vaccination Certificate Application Form and the Letter of Proxy / Power of Attorney form can be downloaded fromthe City of Nagoya website.
Inquiries:
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)

City of Nagoya website■COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot (3rd Dose) 新型コロナウイルスワクチン追加接種（3回目接種）について

The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines can decrease over time, even in those who have already received two doses. A third vaccination
will be made available to those who for whom at least 8 months have already passed since being administered the second dose. You willneed to make a reservation to receive a vaccination, and a vaccination coupon will be required to make a reservation.
Eligible residents will be sent a coupon for the third vaccination to their registered address as their vaccination period
approaches. Detailed information will be provided via the pamphlet to be sent with the vaccination coupon, and via theCity of Nagoya website.
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center - Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)
City of Nagoya official website: https://bit.ly/3C8ti5F (Japanese)■Examination and Consultation Center (Call Center) 受診・相談センター

If you have symptoms such as a fever, and are worried that you may have COVID-19, please consult your regular doctor or local clinic byphone first. Please do not go directly to the clinic without consulting staff in advance.
If you do not have a regular doctor or are unsure which medical clinic to consult, please contact the Nagoya City Examination andConsultation Center, whose staff will direct you to a medical facility where you can be examined and tested.
Phone: 052-249-3703 (24 hours); Fax: 052-265-2349
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies
Where: Nagoya City
Agriculture Park / Todagawa
Green (農業文化園・戸田川緑地),
Minato Ward (港区)

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

Access: From Tokai-dori Sta. (東海通駅, E04) on the Subway
Meiko Line (地下鉄名港線),
take the City Bus (市バス)

Parks in Nagoya 2: Nagoya City Agriculture Park /Todagawa Green

bound for Kawaikobashi (河合小橋, departs terminal ③),alight at Nanyōshisho (南陽支所) and walk north for

Nagoya City Agriculture Park / Todagawa Green islocated in the southwest of Nagoya (Minato Ward).
If you're going by car there are several parking lots,
so you can park near the facilities you want to go to.
There is also an area where agriculture is introduced,
and you can relax on the open lawn, play mini golf,
and have fun with equipment including inline
skates, unicycles, funny bikes and more (fee applies).
There's also space to enjoy a barbecue. (May not be
available depending on the COVID-19 situation. See
the website for updates.) Pets are also welcome
here.

about 5 minutes.

 From Takabata Sta. (高畑駅, H01) on the Subway

Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線), take the City Bus (市バス)
bound for Kawaikobashi (河合小橋, departs terminal ⑤),alight at Nanyōshisho (南陽支所) and walk north forabout 5 minutes.
 From Haruta Sta. (春田駅, CJ02) on the JR Kansai Line
(JR関西線), take the Nanyō Circuit Bus (南陽巡回バス,
departs terminal ②) clockwise course (右回り), alight at
Todagawa-ryokuchi (戸田川緑地).

Website: http://bunkaen-todagawa.jp/ (Japanese)

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

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

★VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE ヴェノム：レット・ゼア・ビー・カーネイジ

Tom Hardy , Woody Harrelson / dir. Andy Serkis / from Dec. 3 <1><2><4>★THE SONG OF NAMES 天才ヴァイオリニストと消えた旋律

Tim Roth , Clive Owen / dir. Francois Girard / from Dec. 3 <1><2>★I CARE A LOT パーフェクト・ケア

Rosamund Pike , Peter Dinklage / dir. J Blakeson / from Dec. 3 <1><2>★WEST SIDE STORY ウエスト・サイド・ストーリー

Ansel Elgort , Rachel Zegler / dir. Steven Spielberg / from Dec. 10 <1><2><4>★THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS マトリックス レザレクションズ

Keanu Reeves , Carrie-Anne Moss / dir. Lana Wachowski / from Dec. 17 <1><2><4>★THE KING'S MAN キングスマン：ファースト・エージェント

Ralph Fiennes , Gemma Arterton / dir. Matthew Vaughn / from Dec. 24 <1><2><4>★TAYNA PECHATI DRAKONA レジェンド・オブ・ドラゴン 鉄仮面と龍の秘宝

Jason Flemyng , Arnold Schwarzenegger / dir. Oleg Stepchenko / from Dec. 25 <3>

10

NAGOYA CALENDAR 2021. 12★GLORIA BELL グロリア 永遠の青春

Julianne Moore , John Turturro / dir. Sebastian Lelio / from Dec. 3 <5>★ONLY THE ANIMALS 悪なき殺人

Denis Menochet , Laure Calamy / dir. Dominik Moll / from Dec. 3 <5>★SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD ショップリフターズ・オブ・ザ・ワールド

Helena Howard , Ellar Coltrane / dir. Stephen Kijak / from Dec. 3 <5>★LOLA & HER BROTHERS ローラとふたりの兄

Ludivine Sagnier , Jose Garcia / dir. Jean-Paul Rouve / from Dec. 10 <5>★DARK WATERS ダーク・ウォーターズ 巨大企業が恐れた男Mark Ruffalo , Anne Hathaway / dir. Todd Haynes / from Dec. 17 <5>★A PERFECTLY NORMAL FAMILY パーフェクト・ノーマル・ファミリー

Kaya Toft Loholt , Mikkel Boe Folsgaard / dir. Malou Reymann / from Dec. 24 <6>Bulletin Board - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change This is a free service provided for volunteer & community-focused notices. See https://bit.ly/2ZqD6If for guidelines and to submit a notice.
Cultural Learning Opportunities★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sun. of the month 13:00 16:00 near Kanayama Sta. Only actual cost charged for materials.
Reservations - Phone: 0562-93-0310; Fax: 0562-93-5214 (Ms. Suzuki)★Ikebana Communications - Enjoy your stay in Japan & make newfriends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat. 14:00 - 20:00
near Nagoya Int'l Center Bldg. Fee 1400 Yen / class. Call Mimi
090-4867-4264, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892★Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony inEnglish - Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to
traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes. Flower arranging & tea
ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons OK. Call
052-211-2586 (Hideko).
★Experience Japanese culture by learning Ikebana - Basic lessons
with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & room fee).
Arimatsu Community Center (3 mins. from Meitetsu Arimatsu Sta.) 2nd /4th Sat. 10:00 - 12:00. Email: info@ikebanaworkshop.com or call:
080-5448-0015 (Kayoko)★Let's Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Try on a variety of kimonos and learn
about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Sat., 13:00 – 15:00, at Atsuta Shogai
Gakushu Center (a 15 min. walk from Subway Hibino Sta. Exit 1.) 500
Yen with tea. Phone/fax: 052-681-9414 (Yoshida YYclub)★Japanese traditional brush calligraphy - Try Japanese traditionalcalligraphy. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us one dayprior to your visit. 2 hours. Venue 3-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:
070-8310-0420
Japanese Language Classes
Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00-11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter-near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 17 Jan.-14 Mar. 9 lessons, 2,700
Yen total/term. Handouts 100 Yen/term. 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.
in-person lessons 13 Jan.-17 Mar. 10:30-11:30, free / 10 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) 17 Jan.-14 Mar. 10:30-11:30, free / 9 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
Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30, 5 Oct.-15
Mar. 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
Meeting & Activities★Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group - Meetings areheld in principle every 4th Saturday at various locations in Nagoya. Contact
us via e-mail: amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on Twitter:@aimcg_nagoya★SHONAI FC - Free international-community-based football / soccer,
every Sunday 16:00 at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, (Tsurumai Line) All welcome!
More info at https://www.facebook.com/shonaifc or just come down!
★Workshop for English teachers - We have bi-monthly workshops forEnglish teachers at Nagoya International Center. Any nationalities
welcome. We also have fun gatherings occasionally. Please check our
website 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★Anglican / Episcopal Church in Japan - English services every 4th
Sun. 14:30 at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-min walk from
Gokiso Sta. Exit 4 (Tsurumai/Sakuradori Lines) E-mail:office.chubu@nskk.org; Phone: (052)858-1007; Website:
https://nskk-chubu.org★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/★English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – Sat. 19:30 & Sun. 19:00
at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you
have a problem with alcohol.

★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/★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/★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★NAGOYA PREGNANCY GROUP - Meets monthly in Chikusa. Join us if
you are pregnant, TTC or have a baby under 1 year old. Information
about birthing, hospitals, breastfeeding and support in Nagoya.
Community and friendship for mums. Contact Michelle Suzuki, BirthDoula for details at nagoyadoula@gmail.com★The Japan Mosque - We warmly welcome all visitors from any
background who wish to learn about Islam. The doors of our mosque areopen to everyone. Phone: 0120-119-770; Website: www.alislam.jp

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NIC Library News
NICライブラリーニュース

Japanese Language Learning Resources
The NIC Librarycollection holds around
28,000 books andother materials thatcan be borrowed, frominternational
paperbacks and picture
books to Japanese
literature and books on
Japan, in English,
Portuguese and several
other languages.
The NIC Library also
holds an extensive
collection of Japanese language learning resources to help learners
help themselves adjust to life in Japan by learning the language.
The collection covers a broad range of needs and levels, fromtextbooks helping children to adjust to school life, to those covering
workplace interactions and specific academic disciplines.
For those looking to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test,
materials covering vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening
comprehension for all levels are available.

Used Book Corner
A selection of books
either formerly held in
the Library collection
or donated by Libraryusers are currently on
display in the Library.
Library users arewelcome to browse
and choose a numberof books to takehome.
When taking books
from the Used Book Corner, a cash donation isappreciated.
Donations will go to the National Federation of UNESCO
Associations in Japan for the promotion of literacy
education in developing countries, and also contributetowards the purchase of new books for the Library.
Assistance with finding resources is available at the counterat the Library entrance. Please feel free to ask staff if there issomething you're looking for.
The NIC Library is located on the third floor of the Nagoya
International Center Building, across the corridor from the
NIC Information Counter.
NIC Library hours: 9:00 – 19:00 Tuesday to Sunday
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/library/

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