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NAGOYA
English Edition
CALENDAR
Visit our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp or call us at 052-581-0100
The Nagoya International Center will be closed on Sunday, August 11.
8August
2013
Photo: Okazaki Fireworks Festival. Courtesy of Okazaki City
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Nagoya International Center News
Nagoya International Center Services - Visit or call the NIC 3F for more information - 052-581-0100
The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minute subway ride from Nagoya Station.
Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the Nagoya International Center at the basement level.
The Nagoya International Center library and information counter are open 09:00 - 19:00
Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundays of August & February.
Car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate vicinity.
Information Counter
Information service for foreign residents on daily life and
sightseeing in Japan available in 8 foreign languages. Japanese
& English is available Tuesday to Sunday (09:00 - 19:00).
Reservations not required. See our website for service times in
other languages.
■Tel: 052-581-0100 ■E-mail info@nic-nagoya.or.jp
Free Personal Counseling
Native English-speaking counselors are available on
Sunday by appointment only to provide support to
foreign residents who have difficulties with their lives in
Japan. To arrange a counseling session call the NIC 3F Info
Counter at 052-581-0100.
Free Legal Consultations
Free Legal Consultations with a certified lawyer available on
Saturdays 10:00 - 12:30 by reservation only. To make an
appointment, please leave your name & phone number on the
answering machine at 052-581-6111. A counseling support
staff member will call you back at a later date to schedule an
appointment with you.
Free Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents
Information & advice in English for foreign residents on anything related to government
administration such as labour laws, immigration, divorce, & taxation. Phone
or visit us Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00 (except national
holidays). Reservations not required.
Tel: 052-581-0100. See our website for service times in other languages.
Free Counseling Service for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The Kobe-based Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential
counseling service for refugees, convention refugees, their family members, and
asylum seekers in English and Japanese on every Thursday of the month (10:00
- 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter. Reservations are required. For more
information call RHQ at 078-361-1700 (website www.rhq.gr.jp/english).
The NIC Library
Over 10,000 English language books including travel guides, popular manga,
non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, and Japanese study guides. Borrow up to 6
books for a period of 14 days! Membership is free and open to everyone resident
in the Chubu Area. A form of ID that shows your current address is required.
Children can also get cards!
Daily Living Information
Quick & Nutritious Food During a Disaster
Potato Salad
Recipe & Photos courtesy of The Aichi Dietetic Association
When you’re in a disaster situation and you have to make do with what you have
in your emergency survival kit, you may need to get creative. In the coming months,
we’ll be presenting some interesting recipes you can use in these situations, which
make good use of canned and packaged long life foods.
Last month, we shared an easy to prepare flavoured tuna Casserole dish using
canned tuna.
In this month’s issue, we present a quick and easy potato salad recipe using a
popular potato snack called “Jagariko”.
Utensils: Plastic bag
Ingredients: 1 “Jagariko” potato snack (pictured), 80ml water (from your PET
bottle supply), 40g mayonnaise, 1 small can of corn kernels
How to make it:
1) Place the “Jagariko” into the plastic bag, add the water and when soft, mash
with your hands
2) Open the bag, add the mayonnaise and corn into the bag, and mix
• This potato salad recipe idea was conceived using a snack that our children like.
The “Jagariko” packaging is quite strong and sturdy so if you need to, you can also
soften the potato in the cup without using the plastic bag.
Nagoya International Center Events - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change -
Development Training for Supporters of Foreign
Students and Children (available in Japanese only)
A training program for supporters, carers and teachers of foreign
students and children which aims to equip people with fundamental
knowledge through workshops and lectures. Learn how to assist children
with their studies and also how to be a source of emotional and mental
support through the use of techniques utilised by social workers. The first
introductory opening session will be free, and will present information
about the current state of foreign children’s education in Japan.
When: Choose between 3 introductory sessions and 6 hands on sessions
held between Saturday, September 28 and Saturday, February 22.
Where: NIC 5F Conference Room #1
Cost: Introductory course 1500 Yen. Hands on course 3800 Yen.
Reservations are required. Applications are open from August 23 to
September 10. Phone 052-581-5689 or e-mail seminar-vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp
MICA Free Medical Check Ups
Free health & dental consultations will be offered for foreign
nationals by the Medical Information Center Aichi (MICA).
Interpreters will be available to offer assistance in English and
Portuguese.
When: Sunday, August 25 (14:00 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F, Lecture Room 2
More information: Call MICA at 052-588-7040
Disaster Prevention Workshop for Foreigners
Would you be prepared if a powerful earthquake struck Nagoya
tomorrow How would you react What would you need to prepare
Join other foreign residents on a tour of the Nagoya City Minato
Disaster Prevention Center and learn about preparedness, recipes and
more.
When: Sunday, August 25 (13:00 - 16:30)
Where: Nagoya City Minato Disaster Prevention Center
Access: Located next to Minato Ward Office, a 2 minute walk from
Minato Kuyakusho Subway Station. Only 30 places available.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 052-581-0100 or
mailing nicbosai@nic-nagoya.or.jp.
Minato International Matsuri
A free and fun event for all ages and nationalities! Stage
performances from around the world! Learn about disaster
prevention, and experience games and cuisine from across the globe.
There’s also a flea market, live music, and dance performances. In
the event of heavy rain, the event will be cancelled.
When: Saturday, August 31 (15:00 - 19:00) Where: Kyuban Danchi
, Minato Ward
Access: A 10 minute walk from Tokai-dori Subway Station, exit 4
Disaster Prevention Training
Looking for foreign participants to join disaster prevention training.
Seeking people who can play the “victim” roles in the role-play
training. Participation in our survey in your language (English,
Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese) will also be appreciated. In addition
there will be a first aid and rescue observation. To say thanks,
participants will be receiving a small momento.
When: Sunday, September 1 (09:00 - 11:00)
Where: Yamada Elementary School in Nishi-ku (a 6 minute walk
from Kamiotai Stn - Blue Tsurumai line). For further information: Call
the NIC on 052-581-5689 or e-mail vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp
Children’s Story Book Time
Come and share in the fun at the Nagoya International Center 3F
Library & listen to foreign volunteers as they read a selection of books
in their native language from the library's vast collection of children's
story books. All are welcome! Participation is free!
★Upcoming Schedule
Sunday, August 25 (14:00 - 14:30) in Indonesian and English
Sunday, September 8 (14:00 - 14:30) in English
NIC’s Classroom for Global Citizen’s Program
Needs YOU!
Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya As part of its
international understanding education program, NIC’s Classroom for
Global Citizen’s program is looking for foreign instructors to visit schools
and local organizations and introduce their home countries. We are
looking for instructors who are able to communicate in Japanese, who
are available during the day time. Successful applicants will be asked to
attend training on Saturday, September 21 (10:00 - 12:00).
Compensation: 6,000 to 8,000 Yen per assignment depending on
the location destination (income tax and commuting costs are
included).
Applications and inquiries should be addressed to the Exchange &
Cooperation Division - Classroom for Global Citizen’s Program by
Friday, September 13 (17:00).
Tel:052-581-5691, Email: koryu@nic-nagoya.or.jp
NIC Japanese Class for Adults -
For non-native speakers of Japanese, up to 15-20 places available. In
the event of excess applications, places will be allocated by lottery. A
range of courses are available from conversation to kanji. See the
website for more info at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai.
When: 11 lessons every Sunday from September 15 to November 24
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 2,500 Yen total, plus 500-1,000 Yen for course materials.
How to Apply: Apply on Sunday, September 8 at NIC 5F Conference
Room #1,between 11:30 - 12:00. Payments will be accepted from 12:45.
NIC Japanese Class for Children -
For non-native speakers of Japanese who were born between April 2
1998 and April 1 2007. Maximum of 50 places. In the event of excess
applications, places will be allocated by lottery. Students will learn
Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life.
When: 11 lessons every Sunday from September 15 to November 24
Where: Nagoya International Center
Cost: 1,000 Yen total, plus 500-1,000 Yen for course materials.
How to Apply: Apply on Sunday, September 8 at NIC 4F Lecture
Room #3, between 9:45 - 10:15. Payments will be accepted from 11:00.
FAE 28 - The Foreign Artists Exhibition -
Artists Wanted!
The long-running Nagoya Foreign Artists Exhibition will be held from
December 3 to 8 at the Nagoya International Center. Organized by
the Central Japan International Society (CJIS), with support from the
Nagoya International Center (NIC) this ever-popular show continues
to attract a diverse range of artists.
If you are a potter, painter, sculptor, watercolorist, photographer,
printer or are involved in any other kind of creative art form, then this
exhibition presents an excellent opportunity for you to display your
artwork, exhibited alongside other local foreign artists from a wide
range of countries. We are especially interested in finding artists who
have yet to exhibit in this long running show.
To receive guidelines and application forms please fax 052-774-0483
or download them in a printer friendly PDF format from the Nagoya
International Center website www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/fae. Please
note that FAE 27 participants will receive an application form
automatically. The application deadline is November 25.
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Events in August
Summer is well and truly here and as usual there’s a bunch of things you can do to enjoy what the season has to offer! Check out the events
and festivals and see if you can make any of them this August for some good summer fun!
Photo courtesy of TV Aichi
Kusamakura Haiku Contest
Haiku are short, image-based poems about the things that make people
feel connected to nature. English haiku do not adhere to the strict
syllable count found in Japanese haiku, and typical English haiku have
three lines of up to 17 syllables. Kumamoto's annual international haiku
competition is open to all non-native Japanese speakers and participation
is free. Entries can be submitted by post or through the competition
website by September 10 (postmarked on this day is OK). You can
submit up to 2 pieces of Haiku, but they must be unpublished works.
The grand prize is 50,000 Yen with second (8 winners) and third place
(20 winners) prizes also awarded. Works may be submitted by mail or
through the homepage.
See the website for full details and guidelines
http://kusamakura-haiku.jp
“Exploring the Deep Sea”
Can you imagine what’s in the deep sea What lives there
How do we even come to learn about an environment which exists at
such unreachable depths Come and see what we've discovered about
the deep sea as we share with you real abyssal specimens and exhibits
which shed light on the wonderful facts of the deep sea.
When: Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, September 1
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum
Cost: Adults 1,000 Yen, Senior HS and University students 700 Yen,
Elementary and Junior HS students 500 Yen.
Star Gazing at the Science Museum
Observe the night sky using the large rooftop telescope after a lecture
presentation at the Planetarium at this regularly held star gazing event.
A perfect educational opportunity for both students and adults who
have an interest in astronomy.
When: Saturday, September 14 (18:15 - 20:30)
Where: Rooftop observatory, Nagoya City Science Museum
Participation: Adults 700 Yen, school-age children 300 Yen. Numbers
are limited to 250 participants. To apply, send a reply-paid post card to
460-0008 Nagoya, Naka Ku, Sakae 2-17-1, Nagoya City Science Museum
to arrive by Saturday, August 24; on the reverse write: "September -
Stars" and include the number of adults & children in your group. See
www.bit.ly/ofukuhagaki to find out how to write a reply-paid postcard.
Nagoya City Science Museum and Planetarium – Closure
and Maintenance Notice
The museum is usually closed every Monday and 3rd Friday, however
there are some changes for the months of August and September.
The museum will be open on Monday, August 12 and Friday, August
16. The museum will be closed on Tuesday, September 3 and on
Wednesday, September 4. The planetarium will be closed for equipment
inspection on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6.
The exhibition room will remain accessible.
Axtos 6 hr Relay Marathon 2013 at Nagoya Dome
At this marathon event, there are two types of entry available to participants. Choose between
a 6 hour relay or a 42.195km relay marathon. Groups of 3 to 10 people are accepted and men
only, women only or mixed groups are allowed entry. If either of these two marathons are too
long for your liking, there’s also a shorter 2km family run with no time limits. Please see the event
website for full details at http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/marathon
When: Saturday, September 21 open from 7:30, finishing at 9:00 and closing at 17:00.
Where: Nagoya Dome (a 10 minute walk from the Nagoya Dome Maeyada Station on the
Meijo line)
Cost: Entry-only is 500 Yen (elementary school students and below are free). Participation fee is
3,500 Yen per person and includes 2 entry-only tickets. The family run is 500 Yen per person.
How to enter: By post, postmarked latest Monday, August 5, online via RunNet or through
Circle K SunKus stores. Contact: “Axtos 6 hr relay marathon” office on 052-243-8600
(Japanese only)
World Orchids Festa 2013
August is the month of Africa at this colourful event. Weeks one and two celebrate Madagascar,
followed by Tanzania in week three and South Africa in week four. There will be lectures, exhibits,
music and cultural presentations at this event. Come and listen to researchers talk about the
disappearing orchid environments while learning about global environment protection.
When: Until Tuesday, August 27 (10:00 - 20:00). Closed on: Wednesdays / If a public holiday, the
next weekday.
Where: Ran no Yakata (), Nagoya Naka-ku, Osu 4 chome
Access: Approximately a 3 minute walk from Subway Yabacho Station exit 4 or about a 5 minute
walk from Subway Kamimaezu station.
KICA Essay Contest
The Kyoto International Cultural Association’s (KICA) 36th Essay
Contest is open for entries. This year’s theme is “Japan and the
World I’ve seen”. We are pleased to present this opportunity for
specialists and non-specialists alike to describe their personal
experiences in Japan or to compare Japanese society, culture,
economics and politics to those of their home countries. The
contest is open to people whose mother language is not
Japanese, and the essay must be presented in Japanese. Contestants
must also be available to give an oral presentation on
Sunday, 17 November in Kyoto if selected. All entries must be
received by Monday, September 30. The grand prize is 70,000
Yen with a 2nd place prize of 30,000 Yen (4 winners). See the
KICA website for full details http://kicainc.jp
Nagoya Philharmonic’s 405th Subscription
Concert
Martyn BRABBINS, Chief Conductor, Ayako UEHARA, Piano, "Fire
– grand fireworks and golden feathers", O. Knussen Flourish with
Fireworks, Op.22, S. Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor
Op.16, I. Stravinsky The Firebird (Complete)
When: Friday, September 20 (18:45) & Saturday, September 21
(16:00)
Where: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall
Access: Connected at the basement level to Oasis 21 and Sakae
Subway Station.
Tickets: 1000 Yen to 7000 Yen. For audience up to the age of 24,
only same day tickets are available.
Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Salon Concert
The Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra presents this “Salon Concert”
featuring Kotaro SUGIYAMA (Viola). Entry is free.
When: Friday, September 27 at 18:30.
Where: Nagoya City Music Plaza 1F “Music Salon”
Access: A 6 minute walk from Kanayama stn or an 8 minute walk
from Higashibetsuin stn.
Cost: Free
Organic Farmers Market
Get fresh vegetables from Aichi, Mie, Gifu and Nagano at Oasis 21
and support the local industry at this regularly held market at the
Galaxy Platform () in front of the information desk called
“”. It’s on every Saturday between 8:30 and 11:30.
Don’t forget to bring your own shopping bags!
Okazaki Summer Festival 65th Fireworks Display
Last year approximately 460,000people attended this spectacular event! This
is one of the most well-known fireworks in the region and is highly recommended.
There’ll also be approximately 100 stalls on the day.
When: Saturday, August 3, 18:50 - 21:00 (in the event of rain, will go on, in
the event of stormy weather it will be postponed till the next day).
Where: Otogawa and Yahagi riversides.
Access: Meitetsu Nagoya Line: Higashi Okazaki or Okazaki Koenmae Station
or Aichi Loop Line: Naka Okazaki Station (approx. a 10 minute walk from
either). No parking available.
Japan Rhine Summer Festival & Fireworks Display
With Japan’s oldest castle illuminated in the background, approximately
3000 fireworks are launched from river boats stationed in the middle of
the Kiso River. Attracting approximately 200,000 people and with around
200 market stalls in operation, you’re sure to have a fun night out.
When: Saturday, August 10 (19:30 - 20:20)
Where: On the banks of the Kiso River, downstream from the Inuyamabashi
Bridge , Inuyama City.
Access: A short walk from Meitetsu Inuyama Yu-en Station ;
additional services will be in operation.
Tokai Matsuri Fireworks Display
Approximately 4000 fireworks with 95,000 people attending last year!
When: Saturday, August 10 (19:20 - 20:30); August 11 in the event of
heavy rain.
Where: O-ike Koen , Tokai City
Access: A 15 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Otagawa Station .
Free temporary car park (15:00 - 22:00 / 2800 spaces) available at local JH
& elementary schools (15:00 - 22:00).
Noubi Big Fireworks Festival 2013
From ancient times, the cities of Hashima and Ichinomiya have had
economic connections. This festival celebrates the Kiso River and is recognized
as “the mother who protects”. Join the festivities and watch the
spectacular fireworks.
When: Wednesday, August 14 (19:30 - 20:45). In the event of rain,
postponed till Friday August 16.
Where: Hashima City, Masaki cho, Oura (Upstream Kiso River Noubi
Ohashi Bridge.)
Access: From Hashima: a 15 minute walk and a shuttle bus ride from
Meitetsu Hashima Shiyakusho Mae Station . From Ichinomiya:
a free shuttle bus from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station , West exit.
Kariya Wansaka Festival
As well as the large fireworks display (approx. 7,000) there are also stage
events and festival stalls throughout the day.
When: Saturday, August 17. Day festivities from 11:00 - 21:00.
Fireworks scheduled for 19:30 - 20:45
Where: Kariya City General Athletic Park , Kariya City.
Access: A 20 minute walk across the river from Meitetsu Fujimatsu (
) or Hitotsugi () Stations.
48th Utsumi Fireworks Festival
This fireworks festival features rarely seen “Suichuu Star Mine” fireworks
that are exploded from the surface of the water and a 200m-wide
“Niagara Falls” cascade that is popular with spectators. The festival takes
place on Utsumi Beach- one of the best in the Tokai region.
When: Saturday, August 17 (19:00 - 20:30)
Access: A 15 minute walk from Meitetsu Utsumi Station or 7 minutes
by car from Minamichita IC on the Chita Peninsula Expressway Toll
Road ().
Photo: Courtesy of the Tokoname Chamber of Commerce and Industr
Hirokoji Summer Festival
With over 150 stalls lining the streets you’ll see singing,
dancing, taiko drums and a float parade. In addition, 13
outdoor stages will give way to lives and hand held
fireworks (tezutsu hanabi). Held every year for 2 days and
attracting around 500,000 people, don’t miss it!
When: Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18
Where: Hirokoji-dori
Access: Subway, Sakae or Fushimi Station
47th Tokoname Yaki Matsuri and Evening
Fireworks
Watch approximately 1,500 fireworks over the seaside
location of Tokoname from 19:00.
When: Saturday, August 24 (19:00 - 20:00). In the
event of heavy rain, postponed to August 25.
Where: Tokoname City, Shinkai cho, 6 chome
Access: Approximately a 15 minute walk from Meitetsu
Tokoname Station
26th Toyokawa Tezutsu Festival
The festival is famous for its 400 “tezutsu” large hand-held
“Roman candle” style fireworks. There are also around
1500 regular fireworks.
When: Saturday, August 24 (17:30 - 21:40). August 25 in
the event of rain
Where: Toyokawa City Baseball Ground ,
Toyokawa City
Access: A 5 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Suwa-cho Station
Sakae Fountain Beer Festa 2013
Held at the Plaza of Hope (the famous fountain area at Hisaya Odori), there’s plenty of food and drink to try out at this unique outdoor
setting. There’s a variety of beers including craft beers, and the food menu includes well known Nagoya favourites like miso katsu
skewers, spicy chicken wings, as well as some food and desserts from Hokkaido.
When: On every day till Monday, September 23 (weekdays 17:00 - 21:30, weekends and holidays 12:00 - 21:30)
Where: The Plaza of Hope - Hisaya Odori
Access: Subway, Sakae Station
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Aichi International Women's Film
Festival AIWFF 2013
Held annually since 1996, the 18th festival will take place this
year, showing 36 films of various genres and backgrounds,
many of them Aichi premieres. There will also be talks and
events with special guests as well as a short film competition.
Some of the films are in English while some of the foreign
language films have English subtitles, so there is something for
everyone. Some films to look out for this year include;
Beloved, Chinese with English subtitles, 31 Aug 14:40, 6 Sep 18:30
English Vinglish, English/Hindi, 1 Sep 17:00
Trashed, English narration, various subtitles, 7 Sep 10:00
The Mirror Never Lies, Indonesian with English subtitles, 8 Sep 15:40
Stray Cat Girl, Japanese with English subtitles, 1 Sep 10:00
Last Days of Summer, Japanese/English subtitles, 1 Sep 16:40
When: Saturday, August 31 to Sunday, September 8.
Where: Will Aichi, Higashi ward
Access: A 10 minute walk from Shiyakusho Subway Station exit 2
Website: http://www.aiwff.com
The 15 th Nippon Domannaka Festival
From Friday evening, August 23 to Sunday, August 25 over 200 teams &
around 23,000 performers from across Japan and from around the world will
take over the streets of Nagoya as part of Japan’s largest dance festival. In
2010, the festival was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records for having
the “Largest Naruko Dance” in the world with 9,481 participants which lasted
5 minutes and 33 seconds! Colourful and vibrant parades & performances will
be held at over 19 locations in and around the City, with the main stage
located in Hisaya Odori Park in Yabacho (Yaba-cho Subway
Station, exit 6). Admission is free, but main stage spectator seating is extra.
Full stage information and performance times can be found on the official
website.
Website: http://www.domatsuri.com/english/
Photo courtesy AIWFF
Cormorant Fishing on the Kiso River
Ukai is not conventional fishing with lines or nets, but
fishing using specially-trained cormorant birds to
catch, swallow, and regurgitate the fish. This unique
fishing technique has been passed down through the
generations and the first written record of ukai on the
Kiso River dates back to 702. Since 1909 it has been
one of the area’s premier tourist attractions. With the
exception of typhoons and river swell there are daily
ukai tours in Inuyama until the early autumn. Tours last
just under 2 hours and visitors are taken out on special
viewing boats to within close proximity of the fishing
boats. There are ukai tours in other parts of Japan, but
Inuyama is unique in that ukai fishing is done in the
day time as well as at night.
When: This year, both day and night ukai are held every day between June 1 to
October 15, except August 10. Note that Kiso River may also close operation at its
discretion due to weather and conditions.
Reservations
Reservations are required for all tours and can be made at the riverside ticket office
- in person or over the phone (Tel: 0568-61-2727). Cancelation charges apply.
Access: The Inuyama Bashi ukai reception area is a 5 minute walk from (Meitetsu)
Inuyama Yuen Station, East Exit .
• Tours will go ahead despite rain. In the case of heavy rain, river swell, or
typhoon, tour cancellations will be announced at noon.
• Prices for evening Ukai do not include a meal.
• Meals are extra. You are allowed to bring your own food & drink for a fee of
300 Yen per person, however all garbage must be taken home with you.
Day Time Ukai
Until October 15 (11:30 - 13:40 on Tue, Thu, Sat); no
tours on August 10.
Cost: Adults 4,300 Yen, children (aged 4 - 12) 3,150
Yen Includes meal. Reservations required 1-3 days
before. Tours will go ahead despite rain. In the case of
heavy rain, river swell, or typhoon, tour cancellations
will be announced the day before.
Evening Ukai
Until August 31 (18:30 - 20:15)
Cost: Adults 2,800 Yen; 2,300 Yen on Wednesdays
Children (aged 4 -12) 1,400 Yen; 1,150 Yen on
Wednesdays.
Photo: © Nippon Domannaka Festival Cultural Foundation
The “Gaspard and Lisa” and “Penelope” Exhibition - Georg
Hallensleben and Anne Gutman’s World
Gaspard and Lisa and Penelope are the creations of husband and wife team Anne Gutman (writer) and Georg
Hallensleben (illustrator) who live in France. They successfully make light of childhood mishaps and challenges
with their light-hearted wit and humour.
Lisa, the curious grown-up little girl and her friend Gaspard, are the main characters in their respective books,
and together with their adventures were warmly received in Japan after the translation of their works in 2000.
Penelope, the careless blue koala and her animations also came to Japan through NHK’s Educational Channel
(now E-Television) and gained huge popularity with children.
The exhibition presents approximately 100 pieces, including sketches and illustrations which let you more
closely see the picture book making process. To truly appreciate these charming children picture book
characters, one must really come and see these originals in person.
When: Saturday, 6 July to Sunday, September 29 (10:00 - 19:00, last entry 18:30). Closed on Mondays (if a
public holiday, closed the following day).
Where: Kiyosu City Haruhi Art Museum
Cost: Adults 800 Yen (700 Yen), Senior HS and Univ. Students 700 Yen (600 Yen) and free for children up to Junior
HS. Prices in brackets are for pre-sale and group tickets (20+ people). Free entry for disability card holders and one
accompanying person. Kiyosu City Library card holders receive a 50 Yen discount off on-the-day ticket prices.
Tickets: Pre-sale tickets are available through Lawson and Mini Stop (L-Code 48769).
Ticket Giveaway! Send us an e-mail with your name, address and phone number to calendar@nicnagoya.or.jp
to enter by August 26!
Hachette Livre
© 2004 Anne Gutman and Georg
Hallensleben
Photo courtesy of Inuyama City Tourist Association
The World of DRAGON BALL
Akira Toriyama’s “DRAGON BALL” was serialized in the “Weekly
Shonen Jump” since 1984 and is highly appreciated by people of
all ages around the world.
The manga’s 42 volumes have sold over 230 million copies
worldwide. The televised anime has an impressive average rating
of over 20% for 11 years and gained legendary status among the
population.
The theatrical film released this year on the 30th of March,
“DRAGON BALL Z BATTLE OF GODS”, made a huge hit for the
first time in 17 years since the previous Dragon Ball film release in
1996.
The exhibition is divided into 7 different zones, named after the 7
Dragonballs, from “1 Star Dragonball” through to “7 Star
Dragonball” and will feature original comic pictures, colour
illustrations, cels, a character wall and a special theatre. There will
be approximately 300 items on exhibit as well as a “Battle of
Gods” corner attraction to make for one huge opening!
September 1 to October 15 (18:00 - 19:45)
Adults 2,500 Yen; 2,000 Yen on Wednesdays Children
(aged 4 -12) 1,250 Yen; 1,000 Yen on Wednesdays.
When: Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, September 1 (no closed
days). Open from 10:00 to 19:30 except on Thursday, August 22
and Sunday, September 1 (closes at 18:00). For all days, entry is
permitted up to 30 minutes before closing time.
Where: Matsuzakaya Museum (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, South
Building, 7F)
Cost: Adults 800 Yen (600 Yen), Senior HS and College Students
600 Yen (400 Yen). Junior HS and under are free. Prices in brackets
are for advance and group ticket purchases.
Access: A short walk from Sakae Subway
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Entertainment Calendar
Movie Theatre Schedule
A Nagoya Station, FUSHIMI AREA
1.PICCADILLY
................................ (052)551-5461✪✩
2.MIDLAND SQUARE CINEMA
................................ (052)527-8808✩
3.CINEMA SKHOLE
................................ (052)452-6036✩
4.109 CINEMAS
................................ (052)541-3109★
5.MILLION MOVIE THEATER
................................ (052)212-2437✪✩
B SAKAE, SHIN-SAKAE, YABA-CHO AREA
6.CENTURY CINEMA
................................ (052)264-8580✪✩
7.Meien CINE SALON 1-2
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C IMAIKE AREA
8.NAGOYA CINEMATHEQUE
................................ (052)733-3959✩
D MINATO AREA
9.TOHO CINEMAS NAGOYA BAY CITY
................................ (052)659-0111✪★
Admission discount services:
✪: Foreign students
(Must present alien registration card
and student ID)
★: Women ¥1,000 on Wednesdays
✩: Women ¥1,000 on Thursdays
Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer ;dir. Gore Verbinski–From Aug.2
249
Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy ;dir. John Hillcoat–From Aug.35
Russell Crowe, Gong Li ;dir.RZA–From Aug.31
Luis Tosar, Sergio Peris-Mencheta ;dir. Jorge Coira–From Aug.38
Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko ;dir. Terrence Malick–From Aug.979
Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba ;dir. Guillermo Del Toro–From Aug.9
249
Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos ;dir.Marc Forster–From Aug.10
2469
Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx ;dir. Roland Emmer–From Aug.1649
Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel ;dir. Gabriele Muccino–From Aug.172
Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto;dir. J.J. Abrams –From Aug.23
249
Xavier Samuel, Phoebe Tonkin ;dir. Kimble Rendall–From Aug.243
Henry Cavill, Amy Adams;dir. Zack Snyder –From Aug.30
249
Meitetsu
New Grand
Hotel
3
Nakamura
Police Station
Hirokoji Dori
Maruei
Mitsukoshi
Matsuzakaya
4
Parco
6
Midland Square
Century
Toyota
Bldg.
Hirokoji-Dori
Nagoya
Tokyu
Hotel
#3 (NHK)
Kanko
Hotel
5
Hilton
Hotel
#2(NHK Education)
NHK BS1
NHK BS Premium
#6 (Nagoya TV)
A
Hirokoji Dori
Nagoya
baptist
Church
Exit 10
Piago
Exit 1
Movies on TV
Chikusa
Post Office
Listed below are English language movies being shown in Nagoya theaters. Listings are subject to change. Movies are usually shown in their original language with Japanese subtitles; some
showings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide.
Route 41
7
Hotel com's
Nagoya
B
TV-Regular Bilingual
Broadcasts
9
Aeon Mall
8
Nagoya
Racetrack
Meishu-cho
Route 23
Ring Road
@23:45-BSP-
2010
@13:00-#10-
2000
@21:00-BSP-
2007
@13:00-BSP-
1966
@13:00-BSP-
1963
@21:00-#4-
2004
@13:00-#10-
1991
@20:00-BSP-
2000
@13:00-BSP-
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@13:00-BSP-
1975
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2007
@21:00-#4 -
2005
@13:00-#10-
2007
@21:00-BSP-
2004
@13:00-BSP-
1966
@13:00-BSP-
2008
@21:00-#4-
2007
@13:00-#10-
1972
@21:00-BSP-
2003
@13:00-BSP-
1961
@13:00-BSP-
1973
@13:00-BSP-
1994
Nakagawa Canal
Tokai-Dori
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In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change -
Nagoya City Public Elementary School Enrollment Applications
Were you aware that children of foreign nationality can enroll in public elementary schools
If you live in Nagoya City and would like your child to attend a Nagoya City public elementary school (koritsu shogakko ) from April
2014, you can apply at your local ward office’s citizen’s section (shimin-ka ). Applications for children born between April 2, 2007 and
April 1, 2008 are now being accepted. Enrollment is based upon the residential area you live in and children cannot enroll in a school in an
area where they are not a resident. After application, it will be necessary for your child to have a medical check-up on a specific date (after
October 1) set up by the local elementary school. In January 2014 a notice of enrollment acceptance (shugaku tsuchi-sho ) will be
mailed out from the local ward office. For more information please contact your local ward office’s citizen’s section (shimin-ka ).
Basic Resident Registration Card
For foreign residents, the “Basic Resident Registration Network System” will commence operation. Furthermore, foreign residents will be
eligible to receive a “Basic Resident Registration Card”.
Q1 What is the “Basic Resident Registration Network System”
A1 The “Basic Resident Registration Network System” is a system that enables nationwide
identity verification by putting the Basic Resident Registration on a network in order to increase
convenience for residents.
Q2 What is the “Basic Resident Registration Card”
A2 The “Basic Resident Registration Card” is a highly secure IC card and the “Basic Resident
Registration Card with Photo” can be used as an official identification.
Q3 What procedures will become necessary at the commencement of operation of the “Basic
Resident Registration Network System”
A3 It is not necessary for foreign residents to perform any procedures at the commencement of
operation of the “Basic Resident Registration Network System”.Please note that in accordance with the commencement of operation of the
“Basic Resident Registration Network System”, a Resident Record Code* will be entered in the Resident Record of foreign residents and they
will be notified of their Resident Record Code by their municipality of residence from July 8, 2013.
Entry of the Resident Record Code may be requested in some administrative procedures, so please keep the Notification of Resident Record
Code in a safe and secure location.
*The Resident Record Code is a random 11 digit number that is essential in performing nationwide identity verification through the “Basic
Resident Registration Network System”.
Q4 How can I acquire the “Basic Resident Registration Card”
A4 Please bring the Application for Issuance of the Basic Resident Registration Card, photo (only for those who desire “Basic Resident Registration
Card with Photo”), certificate such as residence card, etc. and fee (free in some municipalities) and apply at your municipality of residence.
When the “Basic Resident Registration Network System” commences operation, the following are examples of activities that will
become possible.
• Procedures will be simplified. For example, it will be possible to omit submission of a copy of the Resident Record at some administrative
organs.
• It will be possible for copies of the Resident Record to be issued at municipalities other than your municipality of residence. Presentation
of the “Basic Resident Registration Card” or residence card, etc. will be required.
• Special provisions for Move in Notification will be applied to those who have been issued the “Basic Resident Registration Card” which will
allow them, by making Move out Notification by mail or other method, to appear only one time at the municipality of their new residence
to complete the moving procedure.
• Online administrative procedure applications that require an electronic certificate for verification of identification will be possible by storing
an electronic certificate on the “Basic Resident Registration Card”.
• It will be possible for those who have been issued the “Basic Resident Registration Card” to receive original services provided by
municipalities such as issuance of certificates at convenience stores in some municipalities.
An informational PDF may be downloaded from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications at http://bit.ly/17WQBjn.
Japanese Language
School
Entrance Fee 50%Off
Until August 31 th
Group Lesson 1or 2 lesson a week
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Private Lessonfrom 1 to 5 lesson a week
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Lesson CourseBasic / Intermediate / Advanced
JLPT / Conversation / Kanji etc.
Classes taught in Japanese by experienced Japanese teachers.
NPO International Cross Culture Promotion Center
TEL 080-1559-9744 E-MAIL international0317_npo@yahoo.co.jp
URLhttp://www.kokusai1.org/jls.html
Classroom location Aichi NPO Exchange Plaza.
Simplifying your apartment search in Nagoya
RISE PROPERTY
Real estate agency
We are licensed real estate transaction specialists who
can serve you in English.
Please feel free to contact us!!
Tel 052-262-3208
Email: info@rise-property.jp
Free Guided Tour of Nagoya
The Aichi Goodwill Guides Network (AGGN) offer free English-speaking tours of sightseeing spots around Nagoya. No
guide fees are required for all tours, but as for Private Tours, all entrance fees, transportation, food and drink costs for the
guides during the tour will be paid by the person(s) requesting guide service. For further info & reservations contact the
AGGN at guide-desk@aggn.jp or 0561-75-6977 (Tel & Fax)
Regular Tour (no reservations needed): Tours of Nagoya Castle depart every Saturday and Wednesday at 13:30 from
the East Gate of Nagoya Castle. Entrance fee 500 Yen.
Private Tours (reservations are required at least 7 days in advance): The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and
Technology (2 hour tour), Atsuta Jingu Shrine - a place full of mythology (1.5 hour tour), Osu shopping arcade - the most
exciting spot in Nagoya (2 hour tour), Arimatsu - hometown of tie-dyeing (2 hour tour), Shirotori Garden (1 hour tour),
Cultural Path, Nagoyas historical residential district (2 hour tour), Tokugawa Art Museum & Tokugawaen (3 hour tour).
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Bulletin Board
★ About Notice Submissions - This is a free service -
You can submit and renew notices in person at the NIC Information Counter or via our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/bulletinboard.
Submissions for commercial purposes & job hiring are not accepted. The NIC is not responsible for any problems that arise between parties
placing notices & their respondents, and NIC reserves the right to refuse or edit notices.
Cultural Learning Opportunities
★ Ever worn a kimono No Would you like to Kimono & accessories
provided! Fitting: 500 yen each time. Lessons: 4 times a month 1,000 yen per
month. 1 minute from Kamejima Station. Tel /fax: 052-451-8582
★ Do you swing dance - Want to learn how Nagoya Swings is an
international group that holds a workshop & dance party once a month in
Fushimi. Come on out & dance with us. Beginners are always welcome, and
you never need a partner. More info: nagoyaswings@yahoo.com
★ Djembe & Didgeridoo Lessons - Learn to play traditional African &
Australian music with an experienced musician in Nagoya. 1500 yen per
lesson. Contact Fumi for more details at ganesha-head@r.vodafone.ne.jp
★ Enjoy French Conversation Salon in a friendly atmosphere. 1500 Yen
per lesson. Saturday afternoons. 3 minutes from Kokusai Center. Contact
Véronique 052-564-5590.
★ French Class - intermediate course using extracts of French novels
published in 2011. Sat afternoons at the Nagoya International Center 5F
13:15 - 14:45. 1500 Yen per class. Contact francais-a-nagoya@laposte.net.
★ Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana & sado classes every 2 nd & 4 th Sunday of the
month 13:00 - 16:00 at Will Aichi 4F, a 10 minute walk from Shiyakusho
Station, exit 2. Only actual cost charged for materials. Reservations to Ms.
Suzuki at 0562-93-5213 or Fax to 0562-93-5214.
★ Ikebana Communications - enjoy your stay in Japan & make new friends
in an inter-cultural atmosphere by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd &
4th Sat 6pm to 8pm near Nagoya International Center Bldg. Fee 1400 Yen
per class. To join, please call Grace 090-4867-4262, Ms. Wakita 052-581-
6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892
★ International Class of Japanese Calligraphy - Learn from qualified and
licensed teachers in an inter-cultural atmosphere in Shinsakae. Every 1 st
Monday and 3 rd Friday from 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00. 500 Yen. Child
care service 200 Yen. All lesson fees donated to the Red Cross. Contact
Yuuca at 090-6035-2000.
★ Japanese Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony in English. Learn
to use the different sauces & spices common to traditional Japanese dishes.
Flower arranging & tea ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons
OK. Call Hideko at 052-211-2586.
★ Japanese Cooking Class - New casual, friendly cooking class. Looking for
members. E-mail Junko at s.tjme@nifty.com
★ Learn to Play the Koto - a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument.
One-on-one lessons by appointment. Lessons designed for female students. Trial
lesson 1000 Yen. A 3-minute walk from Kakuozan Station. Call Ms. Yamamoto
at 090-1797-8744 (or pemifuru@t.vodafone.ne.jp); English is OK. Full details at
www.a-koto.com.
★ Let’s Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Calling all foreign women! Join us and
try on a variety of kimonos and learn about Japanese culture. Every 2 nd
Saturday (13:00 - 15:00) at Atsuta Lifelong Learning Center - a 15 minute
walk from Hibino Subway Station, exit 1. Participation fee only 500 Yen. Call
or fax to reserve your place 052-681-9414.
Pre intermediate German Learners Circle MAUS - Review A1, Master A2
& Challenge B1. German university lecturer. Fri 18:30-20:00.
Naka-Shogaigakushu-Center (Subway, KAMIMAEZU Sta.) Contact Kato at
kato.10.1@ezweb.ne.jp or 090-4218-6082.
★ Piano Lessons - one-on-one piano lessons in English. 4 times a month
45min lessons. Contact Ms, Noriko Kugimoto 090-6181-1274 or
noriko.kugimoto@gmail.com
★ Pilates Lessons - one-on-one at Jingu NIshi in English using special pilates
machines. Contact Maki at salvatoreg@softbank.ne.jp
★ Sahaj Marg Raja Yoga Meditation: A state of balance and peace is
achieved through features such as yogic transmission and cleaning. No fee to
learn and continue and all are welcome. Contact Sriram or Nithya at 090-9825-
3105 or e-mail: info@izumiconsultancy.com. Website: www.srcm.org.
Spanish Club - Do you think you can speak it fluently Improve your
skills. This is the only way to make friends. Let's meet and talk as much as
possible. Contact 080-3644-5512 or write to friendsforfree@gmail.com.
★ Sensory Deprivation Tank - Flotation chamber and silent meditation
space, 370kg of salt in water heated to exact skin temp for total weightlessness
and quiet reflection. 1 min walk from Higashi Okazaki Station, contact
Michael at damianoserro@gmail.com, donations accepted.
★ Thai Language, folk dance, and healthy Thai food cooking class -
make friends and enjoy Thai conversation. For more info please feel free to
contact suayayo2002@gmail.com or call 080-6963-9854.
★ Traditional Japanese Calligraphy & Flower Arrangement for Ladies
with a certified professional teacher. 2 hour long small group lessons for all
levels; costs 1000 Yen plus 800 Yen for flowers. Tues @ 19:00 Wed @13:00,
Thur@10:00, & Sat @15:00. 5 mins walk from Kanayama Station. Call
Kazumi at 090-3300-1117 or e-mail kazumi33@m3.gyao.ne.jp.
Other Services and Assistance Available for Foreigners
★ Nagoya International Alcoholics Anonymous - Think you have a
problem with alcohol Call us @ 090-9938-0596. Meetings on Sundays at
19:00. www.jeaa.org
★ Al Anon- for families and friends of alcoholics. Meets Fridays at 4pm at
Mikokoro Center in Marunouchi. Contact Nancy at n.mattson@hotmail.com or
Mikokoro Center at 052-971-0334.
★ Private Professional English Counseling Service - able to hold individual,
couple, & family sessions privately & confidentially. Call Counselor Wallace at
052-362-8883. Fees negotiable.
★ Personal and Marriage Counseling - available by professional counselor
who has lived in Japan 20 years, free consultation, English or Japanese okay,
confidentiality guaranteed, contact Ms. Nielsen at 080-3063-1426.
★ Hypnosis in English - Hypnosis in English available to help you stop smoking,
lose weight, increase confidence, improve study skills, relaxation and more. For a
free session on Skype or in person, email Brian at nagoyahypnosis@gmail.com.
Japanese Language Classes
“Aichi Nihongo no Kai” Japanese Conversation Class - Mondays 10:00 -
11:30 at Aichi-Kankokujin-Kaikan 4F North Meeting Room - near Kamejima Station exit
4. Introductory, beginner, & intermediate courses available. 2400 Yen (in total for all 12
lessons). Term: September 2, 2013 to December 12, 2013. Start any time. Call Keiko
090-9173-8136 or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp.
“A-KA-SA-TA-NA” Japanese Conversation Class - Thursdays from 10:30 to
12:00 at the Aichi International Plaza; 2 blocks west of Shiyakusho Station exit 5. Next term
runs from September 12 to December 5. 2600 Yen for 13 lessons. Can join anytime. Email:
aloenagoyavol@yahoo.co.jp. Call Ishiguro at 052-763-7237 or Ishii at 052-683-0084.
Benvindos ao Curso de Japonês – Japanese Lessons for Foreigners. Tuesdays
(18:00 – 20:00). Level: beginners to JLPT Level 1 for writing and conversation. Portuguese
Lessons for all levels (20:00 – 21:00). Start anytime at the Nagoya International Center 5F.
Qualified bilingual Japanese graduate teacher. Fee: 4000 yen/four lessons/month (Free Trial
Lesson). Contact: cleanearth21@yahoo.co.jp
★ Japanese Language School “KANOWA”. Everyday (10:00 - 21:00). All levels. 2000
Yen for 2 hours. Private lessons. Contact Ms. Sato at 080-3657-4425 or e-mail
kanowa.jp@gmail.com
★ Japanese Language Classes - Japanese native helps you to speak and write in smooth &
natural Japanese. Applicants are required to at least able to communicate in intermediate
English. Time: Saturdays 14:00-15:30. Venue: Near Nagoya Station, For further details contact
Ito at 090-2922-2828 or wwjd.esther@c.vodafone.ne.jp
★ Japanese Language Salon - A salon for non-native Japanese speakers to talk about their
favorite Japanese things and topics in Japanese. The 4 th Monday of every month 18:15 - 19:45
at Crystal MA bldg near Kokusai Center Subway Station. 900 Yen per salon. Contact the Aichi
International Japanese Education Center at 080-1559-9744 or aijec0503@gmail.com
★ “Kotoba-no-kai” - for non-native speakers of Japanese on Wednesdays & Fridays
(intermediate level and up) from 10:00-11:30 @ Nagoya Josei Kaikan; A 3-minute walk from
Higashi Betsuin Station. 1500 Yen for 15 classes. Call Sachiko at 052-805-8134.
Kurokawa Japanese Language Class -April to September Course. Fee 5000 Yen
for 20lessons 6:30PM to 8:15PM every Thursday.The Kita Ward office 6F(Nagoya City). An
8-minute walk from KUROKAWA Subway Station, exit 1Inquiry→ Website:
http://kurokawa.digi2.jp/ E-mail: uedamatuitakahashi@hotmail.co.jp
★ MER NIHONGO Club - Beginner to advanced level Japanese classes including preparation
for JLPT. Private lesson 1500 Yen / hour *only private lessons available. WV SAKAE bldg. 5F
(UNIQLO), Sakae 3-27-1, Naka-Ku, Nagoya; a 5 min-walk from Yaba-cho Subway Station, exit
5. Call Akiko Arakawa(090-3956-1022) or e-mail to inquiry@myenglishroom.jp. Website:
http://www.myenglishroom.jp Tel/Fax: 052-251-0833
★ NIHONGO KYOUSHITSU - Japanese classes for AET's in Nagoya. 1000 Yen per month.
Upper beginners class Thursdays 17:30-19:00, beginners class Thursdays 19:00 - 20:30.
Location is Nadya Park Building 6F. Contact Yamada Sensei cell: 080-3629-1873 / home:
052-936-8485.
★ Nihongo Kyoshitsu Imaike - Regular Japanese classes near Imaike Station, exit 1. Kanji
(1500 Yen) and regular class (2000Yen). For class times and directions contact
nihongoimaike@gmail.com.
★ Helping Hands and Hearts Japan Japanese Language classes. Everyday (times are
negotiable from 9AM to 9PM). All levels, Private lessons, 500 Yen per hour. Location is Will
Aichi 2F, 10min from Shiyakusho Station exit 2. Other locations are negotiable. Japanese
language teacher help you learn Japanese language. Join anytime! Call: 080-3287-7982
(Softbank); email: info@hhahj.jpn.org.
Sports & Outdoor Clubs
★ "The Push-Up Brahs", Nagoya - a calisthenics and body weight training bootcamp. All
fitness levels welcome, Brahs are not gender biased, just be ready to work. Meet at Tsurumai
JR entrance, email Mike: pushupbrahs@gmail.com for details.
★ Futsal in Nagoya - A friendly game of 6-a-side FUTSAL. Takes place in Nagoya on Sundays
and Mondays. Come and improve your soccer skills! Email Chris at: c233sz@yahoo.co.uk
★ Nagoya International Volleyball Club - A friendly, non-competitive, mixed game of
volleyball for foreigners and Japanese people living in Nagoya. Meet on Sundays twice a
month. Open to men and women of all levels. Get some exercise, have some fun and meet
people of different nationalities. Find us on Facebook. E-mail: nagoyavolleyball@gmail.com
Capoeira! Join us to learn this art-culture with fitness, martial art, music, history, dance,
Portuguese. All levels welcome! 1000 Yen per class. Carlos 090-2920-2392.
http://capoeiranagoyagueto.wix.com/capoeiraguetoteam.Facebook: Capoeira Group in
Nagoya G.U.E.T.O.
★ Chubu Hiking International Club (CHIC) is a Nagoya-based hiking club that welcomes
guests & new members who want to explore the mountains in the Chubu area. E-mail
chic_nagoya@yahoo.com.
★ Australian Rules Football - The Nagoya Redbacks - Training every Sunday. Contact Ben at
nagoyaredbacks@hotmail.com or Tel: 090-9903-0550 Website: www.nagoyaredbacks.com
★ Sunday Shonai Football / Soccer - friendly kick-about every Sunday from 14:00 behind
the athletics track at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, a 5 minute walk from Shonai Ryokuchi Koen
Subway Station, exit 2. They are on Facebook under “Shonai FC”!
E-mail: sundayshonai@yahoo.co.uk
★ Tempaku Futsal Club: Friendly Futsal matches on Saturday nights at Tempaku Sports
Center. Strengthen ties of friendship through the practice of futsal. Everybody is welcome! For
more info e-mail Carlos at crm72.ver-mx@i.softbank.jp
★ Taekwondo in Nagoya! - Taekwondo lessons for foreigners and Japanese living in
Nagoya. Both for people who want to do martial arts as a sport or develop as a player. Open
to men and women of all levels. For more information please contact 090-9053-8664,
greedtaekwondoclub@mail.goo.ne.jp.
★ Nagoya Tennis - Want to join Nagoya's tennis playing community Join 'Nagoya Tennis'
on Facebook, contact Henry Troy on 090-9181-1895 or email at troyhenrikson@gmail.com .
Regular tennis games are arranged, but the group is for anyone with tennis-related interests.
All levels welcome.
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Meeting & Activities
★ Aichi Swahili Club (ASC) - a class for people who love and are interested
in East Africa. Learn the language and culture of East Africa. Anyone can join.
You can also take part as a volunteer in Across Africa (NPO) activities if you
wish. Every third Saturday of the month (for beginners) & Sunday (for old
members) from 16:00 - 18:00 at Josei Kaikan in Higashi Betsuin. It’s free! Call
Terry at 090-8498-9270 or mail tjmlema@softbank.co.jp.
★ Current Affairs Discussion Group - Let’s talk about Current Affairs;
local, national, international. E-mail: casnagoya2010@yahoo.co.uk
★ The Nagoya International Personal Computer Club - join computer
users from many nationalities every 3rd Saturday of the month at
Shooters Sports Bar in Fushimi to catch up with the latest information on
technology and social media. See www.nipcc.org for details. All levels
welcome!
★ WCS Ometenashi Student Planning Committee - We are looking for
new members interested in cosplay or omotenashi to help us welcome
cosplayers from 20 countries during August's annual the World Cosplay
Summit (WCS). We meet on Wednesdays at 17:00 at Nagoya University's
Liberal Arts & Sciences Main Building (Nagoya Daigaku Subway Station).
Contact us at wsc.studentcorp@gmail.com
★ Japan - Carib Life Creation - Beyond our Japan-Carib cultural magazine
and our French, English, and Spanish lessons, let's gather and enjoy multilingual
/ multicultural activities - all set in a cosy atmosphere! Monthly information
at the Kokusai Center JCarib Pamphlet Box or by e-mailing us at
contact@jcarib.com
★ Nagoya Writes - We have monthly readings and occasional workshops.
Fiction, essays, poetry, personal narratives, are all welcome. Or, you can drop
by and meet other writers. For information contact Albert at
qqma94r9@io.ocn.ne.jp or Paul at binf@naa.att.ne.jp
Website: http://nagoyawrites.wordpress.com
★ LitCritsNagoya meets weekly (at Mr. Donuts in Motoyama) to critique each
other's fiction writing. Sign up at litcritnagoya-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Meetings are on Monday nights at 19:30. Work is submitted online by the
previous Friday for distribution to members. Join us.
★ Nagoya Meet and Greet - A monthly lunch where 40+ women of
various nationalities, interests, and ages gather to meet, eat, and greet. Great
for new arrivals and those seeking new friends. Children's play area available.
English is the language of communication.
E-mail: Nagoyameetandgreet@gmail.com
★ Nagoya Law of Attraction Group - We are an international group, of
open, positive and like minded people who love to talk and learn The Law of
Attraction. If you like the movie, ¨The Secret¨and/or want to learn how to
effectively apply the techniques to real life, join us for our weekly meeting.
Please contact for further detail with your name and email at
followyourblissjapan@gmail.com.
★ The Nagoya International Club - founded to promote a vibrant foreign
community in the Chubu and Nagoya area, give people an opportunity to
make friends, and introduce the Chubu region. Come have some fun!
http://bit.ly/nagoyaclub
★ Helping Orphans in Nagoya - If you are interested in spending time with
some fantastic children and huge hearted volunteers, both from the
international community as well as local Japanese, we welcome you to
volunteer with Santa and Friends Nagoya. Please visit our website!
www.santaandfriendsnagoya.com
★ Shirayuri Association - providing educational and cultural services to
both Turkish and Japanese societies in order to promote the Turkish community
in Japan, and further friendship between Turkish & Japanese communities.
Located in Yabuta-cho, Moriyama Ku - Tel/fax 052-710-9808.
Family Groups
★ Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese: Chubu-Tokai - Offers
friendship, support, & mutual help in adapting to Japanese culture & society.
E-mail: chubu-tokai-rep@afwj.org.
★ Chayagasaka Cooperative English Playgroup - for children 0 to 6 with
at least one (English speaking) non-Japanese parent. Wednesday mornings
near Chayagasaka Station; 500 yen per session. Games, songs, snacks and
crafts. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/
Email: chaygasakaplaygroup@gmail.com
★ Foreign Mothers’ Group - Pregnant or just had a baby Talk about your
and share your experiences with other parents & health professionals. Meets
10:00 -12:00 every 2 nd Saturday of the month at the Nagoya City Women's
Center. Higashi Betsuin Subway Station, exit 1. Also meets 10:00 - 13:00
every 4 th Saturday of the month in Yagoto. Website: www.tcpip.or.jp/~lorna/mothers.
Call Misako at 090-1834-2701 or call Lorna at
090-2344-8978.
★ Breastfeeding class for expecting and new parents (times same as
above)! Parents with older children and those preparing for a second/third
child are also very welcome. Contact Maria at vassilevamaria1@yahoo.com
★ German Playgroup for children of all ages meets 10-12 on the last
Sunday of each month. Contact Oliver at mayer.noak@nifty.com
★ Nagoya Foreign Fathers - Father / child activity group. Meets one Sunday
a month for fun activity. Fostering dual nationality and international culture.
Common language is English. Sign up via our Facebook group.
★ Nakamura English Playgroup meets on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the
month from 10-12 at the Nakamura Lifelong Learning Center. All foreign &
bi-cultural families, returnees are welcome. ¥300 per child, free the first time.
E-mail nkenglishplaygroup@yahoo.com
Religious Services
Religious Services
★ Anglican / Episcopal Kani Mission - Mission station of the Anglican
Chubu Diocese and the Episcopal Diocese of North-Central Philippines.
English service at 10:00 every Sunday in Kani-shi, Gifu-ken. Stop at Shin-kani
eki and walk 10 minutes towards Kani City Hall. Contact person: Rev. Deacon
Glenn B. Yamashita 090-9903-4079.
Website: www.kanimission.wordpress.com e:mail: akm.chubu@nskk.org
★ All Nations Fellowship is an international bilingual (English/Japanese) worship service.
Our Bible-based teachings are focused on the gospel and he doctrines of grace. We meet
every Sunday at 10:30am in Nagakute. We offer bilingual Sunday School for children ages
4-12. Please visit our website at www.allnationsfellowship.net for more information.
★ Nagoya International Baptist Church (NIBC), is located in the Tenpaku Ku. Service
Times: Sunday Service (English only) 2:30 PM (fellowship time following the service).
Attendees from all over the World! Ladies’ Bible Study (English only) 1st & 3rd Wednesday
of every month at 10 AM (please call before coming). www.nibc.japanforchrist.com
- Calvary Baptist Church (CBC) is also located in the Tenpaku Ku. Service times: Sunday
School (Japanese) 10 AM; Morning Service (Japanese) 11 AM. Ladies’ Bible Study
(Japanese) 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM. www.cbcnagoya.japanforchrist.com
- For further information about CBC & NIBC, contact pastor Tim Melton (fluent in Japanese
and English) at 052-801-8064 or 08036505539.
★ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Services each Sunday near Gokiso
Station, at Kitayama-cho 3-41; tel. 052-732-5176. Sacrament Meeting at 10:00, followed
by English Sunday School; translation assistance available for other meetings. Friends &
visitors always welcome. Call Nagoya LDS Mission 052-773-0755.
★ Faith Charismatic Church (FCC) - We meet every Sunday at Naka Sports Center (3F
Room 3) at 10:00. Call Pastor Bede at 080-5139-6777
★ GraceCity Church: An exciting Christian church (Protestant) in the heart of Nagoya with
bilingual Japanese / English worship services, awesome events, great music, and tons of
international friends! Come join the fun! www.gracecity.jp
★ Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) Nagoya Congregation - Worship Services:
Wed-8:15pm; Thurs-8:00pm; Sat-8:00pm; Sun-10am. Located at 2nd flr. Heim Kranz Bldg.
3 minutes from Heian Dori Subway. For inquiries call 052-982-2477
★ The IMMANUEL Christian Fellowship is an evangelical fellowship that welcomes
Filipinos and English speaking people. Experience: warm fellowship, lively praise & worship
songs, practical Tagalog & English sermon and Bible story lessons for your Japanese
speaking kids. Sunday School @ 10:00 am and Worship service @ 11:00 am. For more
information contact Ptr. Nino Solito @ 052-8759394 or 090-8540-8260 Website:
www.icfnagoya.org
★ Indonesian Christian Fellowship in Nagoya - hosts a weekly fellowship on Sunday at
16:15 near Jingu-Nishi (5 min walk), JR Atsuta, or Jingu-Mae Stations. We have a tri-lingual
meetings in Bahasa Indonesia, Japanese and English. Not only Indonesian, but Japanese
and other nationalities are welcomed. Let's enjoy the at home atmosphere. Please contact
Rev. Daniel Tan by phone (090-9948-1601) or email (icfin@live.jp)
★ Islam Ahmadiyya Mosque - hosts Muslim Friday Prayer at 13:00 and is open for five
prayers. Offers study of the Holy Qu'ran, Arabic, and Urdu. Islamic library and cooking
classes. Located in Meito Ward at Kifune 2-1602. A 7 minute walk across Route 302 from
the Meito Post Office. Website: www.ahmadiyyat.jp Email: info@ahmadiyyat.jp Tel:
052-703-1868
★ Mikokoro (Sacred Heart) International Catholic Center Nagoya - English Masses
every Saturday 18:00, Sunday 10:00 & 15:00; Novena, Wednesdays at 15:00. Confessions,
baptisms, marriages available. Tel: 052-971-0334. Near Hisaya-odori Station. Website:
www.mikokoro.net
★ Nagoya English Fellowship is an inter-denominational Evangelical Fellowship with
services in English & bilingual Sunday School for children. We meet at the Nishi Lifelong
Learning Center above Joshin Subway Station, exit 6. The service starts at 11 AM. Contact:
Willie Gonzales at 052-523-1775, 090-2579-1007 more information at
http://nefchurch.org.
★ Nagoya Glorious Chapel - Christian protestant church committed to Bible teaching,
discipleship & evangelism through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ at
www.yesngc.com Tel: 052-833-1092.
★ The Nagoya Indonesian Catholic Community hosts Indonesian mass once a month
(4th Sunday) in Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12.30pm, 8 minutes walk from Meijo Koen
station exit 1. Email: katoliknagoya@yahoo.com
★ Nagoya International Christian Assembly near Gokiso and Fukiage Stations has
Sunday Services in English 08:30 to 10:30 - singing, preaching, Bible study, & fellowship.
18:30 to 20:30 - praise & worship. Filipino (Tagalog) Bible study 1 st Sundays at 16:00.
Website: www.nicachurch.org
★ Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Friday Prayers & is open for five-time prayers Khutba
at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature are also available. Honjin Station,
exit 3. Call 052-486-2380 Website: http://nagoyamosque.com
★ Nagoya Port Mosque - Friday Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for five time prayers,
every Saturday special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer. Arabic lessons for children on
Saturdays. On Route 23, between Hojin & Juichiya traffic lights, next to the over head
crossing; parking available for 10 cars, except Fridays (11:30 - 14:00). A 15 minute walk
from Inaei Aonami Line Station. Address: Nagoya, Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Tel: 090
3251 5381
Nagoya Orthodox Church located near Arahata Station. Vespers on Saturday at
17:30 & Holy Liturgy on Sundays at 10:00. Call Fr. George Matsushima @ 052-734-9000 or
e-mail: nagoya@orthodox-jp.com. Website: www.orthodox-jp.com/nagoya
★ Nagoya Union Church - share fellowship & worship in English with Christians from
many countries. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo Church near Takaoka Station, exit 2.
Email: sun4pm@nagoyaunionchurch.com Website: www.nagoyaunionchurch.com
★ His Call Church - Making Disciples Church As a Team - An independent Pentecostal
church located in Tenpaku Ward, Nagoya. Sunday Services from 14:00 at Nichiei Culture
Hall - 1 minute walk from Ueda Subway Station, exit 3. Website: www.hiscallchurch.com
e-mail: info@hiscallchurch.com Tel:052-807-0966
Aichi St. Luke's Anglican / Episcopal Church: English language service on the
second Sunday of every month @ 17:00. A 5 minute walk from Owariasahi Station,
Meitetsu Seto Line. Inquiries: e-mail alc.chubu@nskk.org
Website: http://www.nskk.org/chubu/alc/church/regular-service / Tel:0561-53-8937
★ Meito Christ International Church - Interdenominational English services Sundays at
17:00 followed by fellowship. Open to all, friendly, casual, served by Protestant pastor.
Children welcome. Five minute walk from Fujigaoka. Map/info at www.meitochurch.org;
contact Erin Sakakibara 090-3308-4148, erinsakakibara@mac.com
★ Mustard Seed Christian Church - Come join our Japanese-English bilingual worship
service every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy excellent music, dynamic teaching, & meet new
people! This is a casual worship service, and anyone is welcome to come and join. Location:
GS Imaike building 7F, a 2 minute walk from Imaike station exit 7. Website:
www.mustardseednagoya.com / email: info@mustardseednagoya.com
★ Toyohashi St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Traditional Anglican Episcopalian -
services in English every Sunday evening (18:30) & every 1st Sunday (11:00). April 8 - July
22 & Sep 23 to Dec 16. Take the Toyohashi city tram to Shin Kawa, (2nd stop). Location:
V.E.S., N.I Village Mansion 5F, just behind the MUFG Bank. Call Rev. Ivan Cosby
0532-45-0950 or mail cosby12@hotmail.com.
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