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平成26年3月1日（毎月1回1日発行）第353号発行所公益財団法人名古屋国際センター〒450-0001 名古屋市中村区那古野一丁目47-1
2014
English Edition
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「Nagoya Calendar」
は生活情報や名古屋周辺のイベント等の情報を掲載している英語の月刊情報誌です。
Plum Blossom at Nagoya Agricultural Center. See Page 4 for details. Photo by J. Kiujian.
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Nagoya International Center News
Nagoya International Center Events - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change -
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.
Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate vicinity.
★Information Counter 情報カウンター
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 [email protected]
★Free Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents 外国人市政相談
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 Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
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.
難民相談
★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談
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 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 ライブラリー
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!
Midori Multicultural Event みどり多文化交流会
Together with Midori Ward's Cultural Co-existence Boranetto, the
NIC brings you this multicultural event. The aim is to connect locals
through building on mutual cultural understanding and awareness
and making useful information on daily life accessible in an enjoyable
way to enable people to live more comfortably and with peace of
mind. The event will feature; Speakers from three countries sharing
health tips from their respective homelands, as well as disaster
prevention, daily life information and intercultural exchange corners.
Interpreters will also be on hand to help.
When: Sunday, March 9 (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Midori Ward Office Lecture Hall
How to Attend: Free admission, up to 250 places, no reservations
are required.
Access: Approximately a 20 minute walk from Narumi Station
(鳴海駅) on the Meitetsu Line (名鉄線).
Children’s Story Book Time 外国語で楽しむ絵本の会
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, March 9 (14:00 – 14:30) English
Saturday, March 23 (14:00 – 14:30) English and Filipino
NIC’s Classroom for Global Citizen’s Program Needs YOU! NIC地球市民教室 - 講師募集中!
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, April 19 (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, April 11 (17:00) Tel:052-581-5691, Fax: 052-581-5629, Email:
[email protected]
- Free Educational Counseling Services at the NIC A Valuable Resource for Foreigners and Japanese Living In & Around Nagoya
Do you have any unanswered questions about your child’s education?
Do you know about all your available options?
Do you need advice and don’t know who to ask?
A child’s educational matters are a high priority for parents – and justifiably so. What do you do if
your child doesn’t understand the language? How will they make friends? What will happen to their
educational development? Perhaps your child is having difficulty adjusting to a foreign school
environment.
Did you know that the Nagoya International Center offers an educational advice and counseling
service to assist children and their parents with the above matters and more?
Professional counselors are on hand to provide advice and information on education for children of
Japanese and foreign nationality – including information about schools, school admissions, daily life,
and potential problems.
 When: Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays 10:00 – 17:00
 Where: NIC 3F Counter
 Reservations: Required and can be made by calling 052-581-0100
Tuesdays to Sundays 9:00-19:00
The NIC also occasionally holds seminars for parents and guardians with the aim of supporting
involved parties with their efforts to enrich their child’s educational experiences.
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In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Events in March
See below for a variety of events in and around Nagoya this March. Exhibitions, Music, Markets, Culture and More!
Weeping Plum Blossom Festival しだれ梅まつり
The overwhelming sight
of countless weeping
plum blossoms will carry
your heart into the spring
as you are mesmerized
by the subtle yet striking
features of shidareume
trees. The Agricultural
Center in Tempaku Ward
Weeping Plum Blossoms at Nagoya Agricultural Center. Photo by J. Kiujian.
is home to a large
number of this variety, as well as a range of other agricultural attractions including exotic breeds of chicken. They even have cows (and
use the fresh milk to make gelato onsite), pigs, guinea pigs etc. You
will also find a fruit/vegetable grocery store there. A highly recommended spot for all age groups.
When: Tuesday, February 25 to Sunday, March 23 (9:00 – 16:30).
Generally closed on Mondays (in the event of a national holiday, the
following day) except during this Plum Blossom Festival season.
Where: Nagoya Agricultural Center (名古屋市農業センター)
Access: A 20 minute walk from Hirabari Station (平針駅) on the
Tsurumai Subway Line (地下鉄鶴舞線)
Cost: Free entry. During the Plum Blossom Festival, car parking is charged.
The Nagoya Touring Children’s Theater
なごや子どものための巡回劇場
Since 1980, The Touring Theater has been giving the children of
Nagoya, who might not otherwise have an easily accessible opportunity to experience the pleasure of a live stage performance, a chance
to witness some impressive talent for themselves! Events are held at
local, low-cost venues to make participation as easy as possible for
everyone! See the Ningyo Gekidanpan (puppet theatre), Theatrical
Bou-kensha Group, Pleasure Kikaku (comedy and mini-circus) and
the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra at this event to be enjoyed by all.
When: Sunday, March 16 to Sunday, March 30. Locations and
times vary, please check the website for details at
http://www.bunka758.or.jp/
Tickets: 700 Yen for everyone 3 and over. Children under the age of
3 may enter for free if they share a seat with their parent/guardian.
Tickets can be purchased in advance through convenience stores or
at the door.
Nagoya International Orchid Show 2014
名古屋国際蘭展 2014
One of the events which marks the coming of Spring in the city, is the
Nagoya International Orchid Show held at the Nagoya Orchid
Gardens. This year will be the 24th since it first began at Fukiage Hall.
See various contests in the various display, flower art and craft
divisions. Experience transplanting orchids, get to ask experts for
their advice; all while taking in the beauty of some of the most
beautiful orchids in Japan.
When: Thursday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 18 (10:00 – 20:00).
Closed on Wednesdays (the following day if it falls on a national
holiday) and on 3/11.
Where: Nagoya Orchid Gardens (ランの館)
Access: Approximately a 3 minute walk from Yabachō Station (矢場
町駅) on the Meijō Subway Line (地下鉄名城線), Exit 4.
Cost: Adults 700 Yen (500 Yen for entry after 17:00). Junior HS
students and under gain free entry.
Pedestrian Smoking Penalty: 2,000 Yen
路上禁煙地区での喫煙は過料2,000円
A 2,000 Yen penalty will be imposed on pedestrian smokers in
designated zones of the following areas; Nagoya Station, Sakae,
Kanayama and Fujigaoka. Please see the map via the following link
http://bit.ly/1efacbN and be careful at all times – smoking in crowded
places is dangerous for everyone, especially for children.
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Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Salon Concert
名古屋フィルハーモニー交響楽団サロンコンサート
Clarinet: Takako ASAI
When: Saturday, April 27 at 18:30.
Where: Nagoya City Music Plaza 1F “Music Salon” (名古屋市音楽プラザ)
Access: A 6 minute walk from Kanayama Station (金山駅) or an 8
minute walk from Higashibetsuin Station (東別院駅) on the Meijō
Subway Line (地下鉄名城線).
Cost: Free
The 412th Subscription Concert
名古屋フィルハーモニー交響楽団第412回定期演奏会
Jukka IISAKKILA, Conductor
Fumiaki MIURA, Violin
"The Originals of Sibelius"
E-P. Salonen Gambit [Japan Premiere]
J. Sibelius
Violin Concerto in D minor,
Op.47 [Original 1903 Version]
J. Sibelius
Symphony No.5 in E flat major,
Op.82 [Original 1915 Version]
When: Friday, April 18 (18:45) & Saturday, April 19 (16:00)
Where: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall (愛知県芸術劇場
コンサートホール)
Access: Connected at the basement level to Oasis 21 and Sakae
Subway Station.
Tickets: 1,000 Yen to 6,200 Yen. For audience up to the age of
24,only same day tickets are available.
Star Gazing at the Science Museum 市民観望会
Following a brief talk at the planetarium you will proceed to the
rooftop’s main telescope and various other telescopes to observe the
night’s recommended celestial scenery.
When: Saturday, April 5 (18:45 - 21:00)
Where: Rooftop observatory, Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市
科学館)
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, March 15; on the reverse
write: "April 5 - 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 Camping Car Fair 2014 Spring
名古屋キャンピングカーフェア
See camping cars, caravans and other camping related goods. There
will be activities and information on a variety of subjects. The great
part about this show is that your can get inside the actual vehicles to
check them out in detail; however please make sure you ask the
attendants before doing so. Great fun for all who love the outdoors!
When: Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 (10:00 – 17:00)
Where: Port Messe Nagoya Exhibition Hall 3 (ポートメッセなごや3号館)
Access: A 5 minute walk from
Kinjo-futo Station (金城ふ頭駅)
on the Aonami Line (あおなみ線).
Cost: General Admission 1,000
(800) Yen; Elementary School
Students and under gain free
entry. Price in brackets is for
advance purchase tickets which
can be purchased via Ticket Pia
(P-code 988-698) at Seven Eleven, Photo courtesy of Aichi Television Broadcasting
Circle K and SunKus stores, and Co., LTD.
via Lawson (L-code 45902).
Earthquake and Tsunami Hazard Maps
地震と津波のハザードマップ
Earthquakes occur frequently all over Japan. In addition, areas located
close to the shore are exposed to the risk of tidal waves (tsunami). The
Nagoya Fire Department will be sending out maps to residents by post
which indicate hazard zones. Earthquake maps will be sent to all
residences, and tsunami hazard maps will be sent to tsunami damage
prone areas only. Upon receiving the map, please familiarize yourself with
the contents and take the time to revise and practice your evacuation
plan with friends and family so that you are as prepared as possible in the
event of an emergency.
In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change Event s in March
See below for a variety of events in and around Nagoya this March. Festivals, Music, Food and Shows!
Railways Festival 2014 鉄道フェスティバル2014 in なごや
If you are into railroads or
model trains, this one is for
you!
Participants
come
together to show and even
sell their collections at a flea
market style set up. Whether
you're a serious fan or just
want to go to enjoy the
exhibits with the family, you
will have the opportunity to
see all the intricate facets of
Photo courtesy of Tokai TV
this highly engaging field.
When: Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 (10:00 – 17:00)
Where: Fukiage Hall (吹上ホール)
Access: Approximately a 5 minute walk from Fukiage Station (吹上駅) on
the Sakuradōri Subway Line (地下鉄桜通線)
Cost: Adults: 900 (800) Yen; Elementary School Students and under: 600
(500) Yen. Prices in brackets are for advance purchase tickets using P-code
988-657 at Ticket Pia, Seven Eleven, Circle K and SunKus or online, and at
Lawson using L-code 45728.
Nagoya Castle Spring Festival 名古屋城春まつり
This spring, come and see the beautiful cherry blossoms
at Nagoya Castle. At night, they are elegantly lit up and
will truly make your visit a memorable one. There will be
live traditional music performances including the Koto,
Shamisen and Wadaiko (Japanese drum). You can also
join the Japanese tea ceremony held on March 30 and
April 6 from 10:00 to 15:00. Manju (Japanese sweets)
and green tea will be served for 800 Yen.
When: March 28 to April 10 (until 20:00, last entry
19:30). The entrance area of Hommaru Palace will be lit up
from sunset until 19:30. Music performances at the
Castle's Nishinomaru Stage from 10:00 to 15:00: Koto on
March 29, Shamisen on March 30 and Wadaiko on April 5.
Where: Nagoya Castle Grounds. Performances at
Nishinomaru Stage.
Access: A short walk from Shiyakusho Station (市役所駅)
on the Meijo- Subway Line (地下鉄名城線)
Castle Entrance Fee: General Admission 500 Yen; Junior
HS Students and younger free entry.
Lowrider Car Show Japan Tour 2014 Kick Off In Nagoya
ザローライダーカーショウジャパンツアー 2014 キックオフインナゴヤ
A lowrider is a car or truck, often a classic car from the 50s & 60's, with a
modified suspension system. See the best lowriders Japan has to offer. The
highlight of the show is the ‘car hop’ competition.
When: Sunday, March 30 (11:00 – 17:00)
Where: Port Messe Nagoya (ポートメッセナゴヤ)
Access: A 5 minute walk from Kinjo-futo Station (金城埠頭駅) on the
Aonami Line (あおなみ線)
Cost: Adults 3,000 Yen; Children 1,000 Yen. Tickets available for purchase on the day only
from 10:00 onwards.
Hafu ハーフ ‒ The Film
What does it mean to be mixed-race in Japan? Today, 1 in 49 babies are
born between an international couple. Documentary film “Hafu” follows
the lives of five half-Japanese individuals as they explore what it means to
be multiracial and multicultural in a nation that once proudly proclaimed
itself as homogenous. For some of these hafus Japan is the only home
they know, for some living in Japan is an
entirely new experience, and others are caught
somewhere between two different worlds.
When: Saturday, March 1 to Monday, March
10. See www.hafufilm.com for session times.
Where: Nagoya Cinematheque
Access: A short walk from Exit #9 or #10
Imaike Station (今池駅) on the Sakuradōri or
Higashiyama Subway Line
(地下鉄桜通・東山線).
Cost: Adults 1,500 Yen; College Students
1,400 Yen; Junior and Senior HS Students
1,200 Yen; Seniors 1,000 Yen.
Photo courtesy of Nagoya City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
セントパトリックスデイ・パレード名古屋
Be sure to wear something green, and come along and join
in the fun. With live Irish music, singers and dancers,
bagpipes - St. Patrick’s Day comes to Nagoya!
When: Saturday, March 15 (from 12:00)
Where: Around Osu Arcade 大須商店街 – Osu Kannon
Subway Station, exit 2
Schedule:
12:00 - Opening Ceremony (Maneki Neko Hiroba) with live
Irish music and dance
14:00 - St. Patrick's Day Parade (Around Osu Arcade)
15:30 - St Patrick's Day Lark in the Park in Shirakawa Koen
17:00 onwards - check out the official after parties and live
music at participating bars.
Volunteers needed - please contact
[email protected]
The Tagata Jinja Hōnen Matsuri 田縣神社・豊年祭
A well-known unique festival where villagers carry on their shoulders a portable
shrine which bears a 2m-long phallus-shaped wooden sculpture. They offer this
huge carving to the shrine praying for world peace, the growth of all things, and a
good harvest. If you are in Japan only for a short time, this is a festival you should
not miss. In addition, the Komaki Volunteer Interpreters offer a guide service for
free, however reservations are required by calling 090-8072-2817 or by e-mailing
[email protected]
When: Saturday, March 15 (10:00 - 16:00; parade 14:00 - 15:30)
Where: Tagata Jinja (田縣神社), Komaki City (小牧市)
Access: A 5 minute walk from Tagata-jinja-mae Station (田県神社前駅), on the
Meitetsu Komaki Line (名鉄小牧線); from Heian Dōri Subway Station (地下鉄平安通)
take the Kami-iida Subway Line (地下鉄上飯田線) bound for Inuyama (犬山).
Photo courtesy of Komaki Interpreters Group
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March Highlights - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change The Lucky Dolls of Gujōhachiman Castle
郡上八幡城下町のおひなまつりと福よせ雛
Photo courtesy of Gujō Hachiman Sangyo- Shinko- Ko-sha
See the "Good Luck Dolls" in this nationally unique event!
You may have heard of "hina ningyo", the dolls used in hinamatsuri celebrations who
obediently seat themselves on tiers. Well, they have decided to jump off their seats and take
it to the streets in the castle surrounds of an area in Gifu called Gujo-hachiman. See them
shopping at the local supermarket, playing mahjong and even snowboarding in these
carefully crafted miniature sets! A fun "little" event for the whole family to enjoy.
When: Every day until Sunday, April 20 (9:00 - 17:00)
Where: Gujo-hachiman, Gifu-ken (岐阜県郡上八幡)
Access: Approximately 2.5 hours from Nagoya Station by train. Closest station is
Gujōhachiman Station (郡上八幡駅) on the Nagaragawa Line (長良川鉄道). By car, 5 minutes
from Gujōhachiman I.C. on the Tōkaihokuriku Expressway.
Divisionism from Van Gogh and Seurat to
Mondrian
クレラー＝ミュラー美術館所蔵作品を中心に印象派を超えて―
点描の画家たち∼ゴッホ、スーラからモンドリアンまで∼
Based on the theme of Divisionism, this exhibition examines
Impressionist division of tones, Neo-Impressionist technique of
pointillism led by Seurat, and how artists of following
generations, beyond regional boundaries, opened their eyes to
new possibilities of color through various interpretations of those
techniques. Presenting approximately 90 works of art through
the special partnership with Kröller-Müller Museum, the
Netherlands, renowned for its tremendous collection of Van
Gogh paintings, as well as selections from major collections in
Japan, this exhibition sheds new light on the power of color, the
quintessence of painting.
When: Until Sunday, April 6. Tue.-Thu., Sat., Sun.; 10:00 – 18:00,
Fri.; 10:00 – 20:00. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on Mon.
3/3 and Mon.
3/17
Where: Aichi
Prefectural
Museum of Art
The Sower, 1888, Vincent Van Gogh, Oil on Canvas © Collection
Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, the Netherlands.
Haru Miyawaki (1902-85) was a leading painter from Aichi in the modern age. Toyota Municipal
Museum of Art's collection of his work is the largest possessed by any museum. This exhibition attempts
to provide a complete picture of Miyawaki's works by supplementing works from the Museum's
holdings with outstanding pieces on loan from other collections.
The exhibit is divided into two parts; "Realism of Knowledge" and "Realism of Love" - respectively
revealing the artist's inspirations, and love for his family.
When: Until Sunday, April 6 (10:00 – 17:30, last entry 17:00)
Where: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art (豊田市美術館)
Access: From Nagoya (名古屋駅), head to Fushimi Station (伏見駅) and change to the Toyota-shi (豊田市)
bound Tsurumai Line (鶴舞線). Walk approximately 15 minutes from Toyota-shi Station.
Erimaki no Shojo, 1920, Haru
MIYAWAKI, Oil on Canvas
Photo courtesy of Okazaki Tourism Bureau
The Ieyasu Parade 家康行列
The seasonal marker of spring in Okazaki has to be "The Ieyasu Parade".
Watch the valiant warriors of Mikawa make their way to battle. They are
truly a piece of dazzling antiquity brought to life from the illustrated old
scrolls of long ago. 700 participants who have been selected through
public application will be led by Japan's most prominent historical figure,
Okazaki-born Ieyasu TOKUGAWA. During the parade, watch the
exciting mock martial arts battles consisting of gunmen and spearmen.
The marching ends on the banks of Otogawa River.
When: Sunday, April 6 (13:00 – 15:30)
Route: The parade departs from Iga Hachiman-gu Shrine 伊賀八幡宮
(13:30), turns left at the Kosei-kita 康生北 intersection (14:10 - 14:40),
takes a right at the Tenma intersection, passing through Shima-cho 島町
intersection (14:35 – 15:05) before crossing the river, and passes in front
of Meitetsu Higashi Okazaki Station (14:45 - 15:15) before arriving at
the Otogawa riverside (15:00 - 15:30).
Access: A 10 minute walk from Okazaki Ko-en Mae Station (岡崎公園前
駅) on the Meitetsu (名鉄) Line.
Nagoya City Science Museum —
Mongolian Dinosaurs Exhibition
Photo courtesy of Inuyama City Tourism Bureau
Toyota Automobile Museum トヨタ博物館
The Toyota Automobile Museum is dedicated to keeping the history of the automobile alive and to continue enriching the future
prospects of people and the automobile. With a collection of prominent cars from around the world which are maintained and
showcased, the Museum highlights the historical transitions of various cultures and technologies. The wide array of vehicles will spur
your imagination, give you the thrill of discovery, and leave you feeling excited about the future of people and the automobile.
The current exhibition "Story of the Publica Sports Restoration" will introduce you to the development of this significant model which
ultimately influenced the Toyota Sports 800. The "Publica Sports" was a car exhibited at the All-Japan Auto Show in 1962 and
presented as an experimental prototype. Although only available in Japanese, some readers may also be interested in the lecture about
the "Secret Story of Publica Sports Restoration" on Saturday, March 15 at 13:30 in the Annex Main Hall.
When: Open 9:30 – 17:00 last entry 16:30. Closed
on Monday (when a National Holiday falls on a
Monday, the museum will be closed on the
following day). The exhibition is on until Sunday,
April 6.
Where: Toyota Automobile Museum (トヨタ博物館)
Special Exhibition Room, Main Bldg.2F
Access: From Nagoya Station (名古屋駅), take the
Higashiyama Line (東山線) bound for Fujigaoka and
get off at Fujigaoka Station (藤が丘駅). Change to
the Linimo Line bound for Yakusa (八草駅) and get
off at Geidaidōri Station (芸大通駅). 5 minutes'
walk from No.1 Exit (Turn left).
Cost: General admission to the Museum is 1,000
Yen for Adults, 600 Yen for Junior and Senior HS
Students, 400 Yen for Elementary Students. See
the website for full details in English at
http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/ (a discount
coupon can also be printed from there).
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Toyota Municipal Museum of Art: Aichi Realism — Haru Miyawaki and His
Milieu 豊田市美術館「愛・知のリアリズム宮脇晴の周辺」
Inuyama Castle Spring Festival 犬山祭
Thirteen traditional 3 tiered festival floats, which are designated
as tangible cultural assets of Aichi Prefecture, are pulled through
the city’s cherry blossomed streets; between 18:00 and 21:30
these floats are illuminated. Combine a visit to the festival with a
visit to Japan’s oldest castle - Inuyama Castle - located on the hill
overlooking the festival.
When: Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6 (09:30 - 21:30)
Access: Located near Meitetsu Inuyama Station (名鉄犬山駅)
which can be reached via the Tsurumai Subway Line (鶴舞線).
About the Castle: Open (09:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:30) and
is best-reached from Inuyama-yūen Station (犬山遊園). Admission
is 500 Yen for adults and 100 Yen for Elementary and Junior HS
students. *Due to tax increases, admission fees will be increased
from April 2014 onwards.
愛知県美術館
Access: A three
minute walk via
Oasis 21 from
Sakae (栄) Station
on the
Higashiyama
(東山線) or Meijo
(名城線) Subway
Lines
March Highlights - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change -
Photo courtesy of Toyota Automobile Museum
名古屋市科学館
「発掘! モンゴル大恐竜展」
There are a very large number of fossilised dinosaurs
being discovered in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. What
makes them so unique, is the excellent condition in
which many of them have been found. See the
tarbosaurus, also known as the Asian tyrannosaurus; a
primitive ceratopsian protoceratops, along with many
other immaculately preserved specimens. Other
associated finds and discoveries by Nagoya City Science
Museum and Nagoya University Museum of Mongolia's
geological features will also be presented.
When: Wednesday, March 19 to Sunday, June 8 (9:30
– 17:00, last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays (except
5/5); and on 4/18, 5/7, 5/16.
Access: 5 minutes to the south on foot from the fifth exit of Fushimi Subway Station (地下鉄伏見駅), accessible by the Higashiyama (東
山線) or Tsurumai (鶴舞線) Subway Lines.
Cost: Adults 1,300 (1,100) Yen; Senior HS Students 800 (600) Yen; Junior HS and Elementary Students 500 (300) Yen. Prices in brackets
are for advance ticket purchases available via Seven Eleven (7-code 025-346), Ticket Pia (988-489) and other major ticket vendors.
Nagoya City Museum Ukiyoe Exhibition
名古屋市博物館
「大浮世絵展」
Be touched by the rich cultural history
of the Edo Period and its people. This
exhibition presents the works of the
greatest ukiyoe artists in history,
including ukiyoe of beautiful women
by Kitagawa Utamaro, kabuki actors
by Toshusai Sharaku, scenes of Mt Fuji
and Tokaido by Katsushika Hokusai
and Utagawa Hiroshige respectively,
humourous caricatures by Utagawa
Kuniyoshi
and
many
other
well-known pieces.
When: Tuesday, March 11 to
Tuesday, May 6 (09:30 - 17:00, last
entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays
On display 4/23 to 5/6. Otani Oniji
(except 4/28) and every fourth
by Toshusai Sharaku. Important
cultural asset. Image: TNM Image
Tuesday (3/25, 4/22).
Archives
Access: A short walk from
Sakurayama Station (桜山駅) on the Sakuradōri Subway Line
(地下鉄桜通線)
Cost: General admission 1,300 Yen.
Adjustment Guidance
English-speaking Psychology Practice in Nagoya
We specialize in
Anxiety
Autism / Asperger’s Syndrome
Child Development
Culture Shock
Depression
Education Issues
Speech Pathology
Phone: 080-9170-8822
http://www.adjustmentguidance.com/
[email protected]
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Entertainment Calendar
Living in Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change -
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✪✩
Meitetsu
New Grand
Hotel
Midland Square
Century
Toyota
Bldg.
3
Exit 1
Kanko
Hotel
Hirokoji Do
ri
Nakamura
Police Station
8
B SAKAE, SHIN-SAKAE, YABA-CHO AREA
Nagoya
baptist
Church
5
6.CENTURY CINEMA
................................ (052)264-8580✪★
7.Meien CINE SALON 1-2
................................ (052)931-1701✩
Hilton
Hotel
4
Chikusa
Post Office
Exit 10
Hirokoji-Dori
A
C
Piago
C IMAIKE AREA
D MINATO AREA
9.TOHO CINEMAS NAGOYA BAY CITY
................................ (052)659-0111✪★
Maruei
Hotel com's
Nagoya
9
Route 41
Nagoya
Tokyu
Hotel
Mitsukoshi
Aeon Mall
Tokai-Dori
Meishu-cho
Route 23
Ring Road
Admission discount services:
✪: Foreign students
(Must present alien registration card
and student ID)
★: Women ¥1,000 on Wednesdays
✩: Women ¥1,000 on Thursdays
Nagoya
Racetrack
7
Hirokoji Dori
Nakagawa Canal
8.NAGOYA CINEMATHEQUE
................................ (052)733-3959✩
Matsuzakaya
Parco
6
B
D
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.
★MANBORG マンボーグ
TV-Regular Bilingual
Broadcasts
Matthew Kennedy, Adam Brooks;dir. Steven Kostanski–From Mar.1＜3＞
★12 YEARS A SLAVE それでも夜は明ける
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender;dir. Steve McQueen–From
Mar.7＜5＞＜9＞
★HOW MUCH DOES YOUR BUILDING WEIGH,
MR FOSTER? フォスター卿の建築術
#3 (NHK)
Everyday @ 19:00--19:30/ News7
Mon-Fri @ 21:00--22:00 / News Watch9
Sun @ 23:00--24:00/ Dong Yi
★FROZEN アナと雪の女王
#2(NHK Education)
Wed @ 19:25--19:50/ VICTORiOUS (End 3/26)
Sat @ 8:35--9:00 / Curious George
Sat @ 18:25--18:50 / i Carly(Encore broadcast)
Sat @ 19:00--19:44 / Chikyu Dramatic
[Repeat :Mon@0:00--0:44]
Norman Foster;dir. Norberto Lpez Amado, Carlos Carcas –From
Mar.8＜8＞
Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff;dir. Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee–From
Mar.14＜2＞＜4＞＜9＞
★ROBOCOP ロボコップ
Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman;dir. Jose Padilha –From Mar.14
＜2＞＜4＞＜9＞
★DON JON ドン・ジョン
★THE POKER HOUSE 早熟のアイオワ
★ONE CHANCE ワン・チャンス
NHK BS Premium
Tue @ 12:00--12:43 / DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Season8
(Encore broadcast) (End 3/11)
Thu @ 23:15--25:30 / the GOOD WIFE 3
(Encore broadcast) (End 3/27)
(※3/27 @ 23:15--24:45)
Sat @ 8:30--9:30/ Dong Yi (Encore broadcast)
Sun @ 21:00--22:00/ The King’s Doctor
★SAVING MR. BANKS ウォルト・ディズニーの約束
#6 (Nagoya TV)
Mon @ 25:59--26:54 /Revenge Season1
★THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN #10 (TV Aichi)
Sat @ 24:50--25:50/ HAWTHORNE（End 3/8）
Sat @ 24:50--25:50/ HAWTHORNE Season2（Start 3/15）
Jennifer Lawrence, Bokeem Woodbine;dir. Lori Petty–From Mar.15＜1＞
★THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY LIFE!
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig;dir. Ben Stiller–From Mar.19＜2＞＜4＞＜9＞
★LONE SURVIVOR ローン・サバイバー
Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch;dir. Peter Berg–From Mar.21＜2＞＜9＞
James Corden, Alexandra Roach;dir. David Frankel–From
Mar.21＜5＞＜9＞
Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks;dir. John Lee Hancock–From Mar.21
＜5＞＜9＞
オーバー・ザ・ブルースカイ
Johan Heldenbergh, Veerle Baetens;dir. Felix van Groeningen–From
Mar.22＜7＞
Volunteer
Japanese Lesson
10 spots available
Until Mar. 25th
In these lessons,
＊Only Japanese will be used in the class.
＊All classes will be private one-to-one lessons.
＊A one-time fee of 2,000 yen includes
a four-time 50-minute lessons
and in-class use print outs.
＊The entrance fee for regular Japanese classes
will be waived if you decide to continue afterward.
International Cross Culture Promotion Center
【TEL】 080-1559-9744 【E-MAIL】 [email protected]
【URL】http://www.kokusai1.org/jls.html
【Classroom location】 Aichi NPO Exchange Plaza.
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Movies on TV
NHK BS1
Mon-Sat @ 7:00--7:50 / World wave Morning
Mon-Fri @ 22:00--22:50 / World wave Tonight
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson;dir. Joseph
Gordon-Levitt–From Mar.15＜6＞
Knowing a few simple phrases and sentences can really help you when speaking Japanese on the phone. Many of the words and
phrases frequently used in telephone conversations are quite unique, so you may find yourself having difficulty even if you have
an otherwise sufficient level of Japanese ability. The below key phrases aim to help you with some of the basics, including how to
leave a message or telling someone to call back, for example. Maybe you can role play some of the below with a Japanese friend
to help you become more confident on the phone.
2@13:00-#10- BLACK HAWK DOWN
ブラックホークダウン ································································ 2001
3@21:00-BSP- ＴＨＥＷＡＹＷＥＷＥＲＥ
追憶 ···························································································· 1973
4@21:00-BSP- ＫＲＡＭＥＲＶＳ．
ＫＲＡＭＥＲ
クレイマー、
クレイマー······························································ 1979
5@13:00-BSP- ＴＨＥＧＵＮＳＯＦＮＡＶＡＲＯＮＥ
ナバロンの要塞 ········································································· 1961
6@13:00-BSP- ＭＹＦＡＩ
ＲＬＡＤＹ
マイ・フェア・レディ····································································· 1964
7@23:45-BSP- ＡＰＯＬＬＯ１３
アポロ１３···················································································· 1995
9@13:00-#10- THE DETONATOR
デトネーター ·············································································· 2006
10@13:00-BSP- ＴＨＥＬ
ＩＯＮＩＮＷＩＮＴＥＲ
冬のライオン·············································································· 1968
11@13:00-BSP- ＴＨＥＳＴ
ＩＮＧ
スティング ·················································································· 1973
12@13:00-BSP- JAWS
ジョーズ······················································································ 1975
13@13:00-BSP- PRIZZI’
S HONOR
女と男の名誉 ············································································· 1985
14@23:45-BSP- ＴＨＥＨＵＲＴＬＯＣＫＥＲ
ハート・ロッカー·········································································· 2008
16@13:00-#10- STRIKING DISTANCE
スリー・リバーズ ········································································· 1993
17@13:00-BSP- ＣＲＡＺＹＨＥＡＲＴ
クレイジー・ハート······································································ 2009
18@21:00-BSP- ＴＨＥＫＩＮＧ’
ＳＳＰＥＥＣＨ
英国王のスピーチ ····································································· 2010
19@13:00-BSP- ＧＬＡＤＩＡＴＯＲ
グラディエーター······································································· 2000
20@13:00-BSP- ＧＬＯＲＹ
グローリー ················································································· 1989
21@13:00-BSP- ＴＨＥＳＯＵＮＤＯＦＭＵＳ
ＩＣ
サウンド・オブ・ミュージック······················································· 1965
24@21:00-BSP- ＣＨＡＲＬ
Ｉ
ＥＡＮＤＴＨＥＣＨＯＣＯＬＡＴＥＦＡＣＴＯＲＹ
チャーリーとチョコレート工場··················································· 2005
25@13:00-BSP- ＱＵＩ
ＥＮＳＡＢＥ？
群盗荒野を裂く·········································································· 1966
26@13:00-BSP- ＡＥＯＮＦＬＵＸ
イーオン・フラックス ·································································· 2005
28@13:00-BSP- ＴＷＯＦＯＲＴＨＥＲＯＡＤ
いつも２人で ·············································································· 1967
Hello
Moshi moshi
もしもし
Is Mr./Ms. Saito there?
Saito- san wa irasshaimasu ka?
さいとうさんはいらっしゃいますか。
Is this the Saito residence?
Saito- san no otaku desu ka?
さいとうさんのお宅ですか。
May I ask who’s calling?
Dochira sama desu ka?
どちら様ですか。
This is Mr/Ms Saito.
Saito- to moushimasu.
さいとうと申します。
Thank you, goodbye.
Arigato- gozaimashita. Shitsurei itashimasu.
Please speak more slowly.
Motto yukkuri hanashite kudasai.
Shall I have him/her call you back?
Orikaeshi denwa wo sasemasho- ka.
Could you repeat that please?
Mou ichido onegai shimasu.
I’ll call back later.
Mata ato de denwa shimasu.
もっとゆっくり話して下さい。
おりかえし電話をさせましょうか。
もう一度お願いします。
またあとで電話します。
Just a moment please.
Sho-sho- omachi kudasai.
I’m sorry, he/she is not here at the
moment.
Mo-shiwake arimasen ga, tadaima
dekakete orimasu.
少々お待ち下さい。
Yes, he/she is here.
Hai, orimasu.
申し訳ありませんが、ただいま出かけております。
Do you know roughly when he/she will
be back?
Nanji goro omodori desu ka?
三時まで戻りません。
はい、おります。
何時ごろお戻りですか。
Can I take a message?
Nanika otsutae shimashou ka.
何かお伝えしましょうか。
ありがとうございました。失礼いたします。
He/she won’t be back until three o’clock.
San ji made modorimasen.
May I leave a message?
Dengon wo onegai dekimasu ka.
伝言をお願いできますか。
Please ask him/her to call me.
Odenwa wo kudasai to tsutaete kudasai.
お電話を下さいと伝えて下さい。
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: [email protected]
Free Guided Tour of Nagoya 定期に開催しているガイドツアー
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 [email protected] 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,
Nagoya’s historical residential district (2 hour tour), Tokugawa Art Museum & Tokugawaen (3 hour tour).
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Bulletin Board
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.
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Cultural Learning Opportunities
Japanese Language Classes
★ Enjoy French Conversation Salon in a friendly
atmosphere. 2250 Yen per lesson. Saturday mornings. 3
minutes from Kokusai Center. Contact Véronique 052-5645590.
★ Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sunday of the
month 13:00 - 16:00 near Kanayama station. Only actual cost
charged for materials. Reservations to Ms.　Suzuki at
0562-93-0310 or Fax to 0562-93-5214.
★ Ikebana Communications - enjoy your stay in Japan &
make new friends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd &
4th Sat 2pm to 8pm near Nagoya International Center Bldg.
Fee 1400 Yen per class.　To join, please call Grace 090-48674262, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki　090-7954-2892
★ Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea
Ceremony in English - Learn to use the different sauces &
spices common to traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes.
Flower arranging & tea ceremony lessons available; private or
group lessons OK. Call Hideko at 052-211-2586.
★ Learn to Play the Koto - 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
[email protected]); 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 2nd Saturday (13:00 - 15:00) at
Atsuta Shogai Gakushu 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. YYclub
Yoshida Akemi.
★ 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
[email protected] 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 [email protected]
★ Latin Dance - Coming back. Enjoy dancing Salsa & others,
especially for people beginning moving their body. Send an
e-mail and wait till the group is done. Write to
[email protected] (Carlos)
★ Ever wanted to speak French? I am here for you to start
or help you progress in French. I try to share my language and
knowledge with you through Man-to-man private lessons.
2500 yen per lesson. English/Japanese/French ok! Contact:
[email protected].
★ Spanish Lesson - Learn Spanish with a native & funny
"sensei"! Trial lesson ¥500. Contact Sil 080-3658-4117 or
[email protected] More details: http://sil-spanishjapan.weebly.com/
“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. 2,600 Yen (in total for all 13 lessons). Term: Apr.
14, 2014 to Jul. 14, 2014.
“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 Apr. 10, 2014 to Jul. 10
2014. 2600 Yen for 12 lessons.
★ Benvindos ao Curso de Japonês JLF (Japanese Lessons for Foreigners). Tuesdays (6pm to 8pm) (5th. Tuesday off). Level: beginners to JLPT1,
conversation and writing. Portuguese Lessons (8pm to 9pm) for all levels.
Start anytime at the NIC 5F. Qualified bilingual Japanese graduated
teachers. Fee: 4000 yen/four lessons x 2 hours/month (Free trial lesson).
Contact: [email protected]
★ Japanese Language School “KANOWA”. Every day (10:00 - 21:00).
All levels. 2000 Yen for 2 hours. Private lessons. Contact Ms. Sato at
080-9628-3017 or e-mail [email protected]
★ Japanese Language Salon - A salon for non-native Japanese
speakers to talk about their favorite Japanese things and topics in
Japanese. The 4th 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
[email protected]
★ “Kotoba-no-kai” - for non-native speakers of Japanese on Wednesdays & Fridays (intermediate level and up) from 10:00-11:30 @ Nadia
Park Design Center 6F; A 5-7 minute walk from Sakae or Yabacho
Subway Stations. 1500 Yen for 15 classes. Call Sachiko at 052-805-8134.
★ Kurokawa Japanese Language Class - October to March Course.
Fee 5,000 Yen for 20 lessons 6:30PM to 8:15PM every Thursday.The Kita
Ward office 6F(Nagoya City). An 8-minute walk from KUROKAWA
Subway Station, exit 1
Inquiry → Website: http://kurokawa.digi2.jp/ E-mail:
[email protected]
★ Nihongo-kyoshitsu-Imaike - Qualified teachers. All levels of
Japanese classes. Open Mon. to Sun. Location is close to Imaike subway
station, exit 1. Private lesson fee 2,000 Yen per 60 min. If you'd like to
visit, please contact us in advance at [email protected] or call
090-6610-1522.
★ Helping Hands and Hearts Japan Japanese Language classes.
Every day (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: [email protected].
★ Iroha Nihongo-no-Kai offers Japanese lessons on Thursdays,
10:30-12:00 at the Nadya park, 6F NPO Center. Located opposite Yaba
Park exit 6# at Yabachoeki Subway Station. Next term: from APRIL 10 to
JULY 17 2014 for 2,250 Yen per term (total 15 lessons). Join any time!
Call Sionoya: 090-6595-1578, O’Brien 052-851-3436 or email
[email protected].
Other Services and Assistance Available for Foreigners
Sports & Outdoor Clubs
★ Al Anon- for families and friends of alcoholics. Meets
Fridays at 4pm at Mikokoro Center in Marunouchi. Contact
Nancy at [email protected] or Mikokoro Center at
052-971-0334.
★ Hypnotherapy in English - Free hypnotherapy session in
English (or Japanese) to help you stop smoking, lose weight,
increase confidence, improve study skills, relaxation, pain
control and more. Contact Brian. Tel: 050-3722-6838;
[email protected]
★ Private Professional English Counseling Service - able
to hold individual,couple, & family sessions privately &
confidentially. Call Counselor Wallace at 052-362-8883. Fees
negotiable.
Nagoya International Alcoholics Anonymous - Think
you have a problem with alcohol? Call @ 090-9938-0596.
Open English meeting weekly on Sunday, 7 pm.
http://ow.ly/sgiW1
★ "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:
[email protected] 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: [email protected]
★ 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: [email protected]
★ Nagoya Tennis - Want to join Nagoya's tennis playing community?
Join 'Nagoya Tennis' on Facebook, contact Henry Troy by email at
[email protected]. Regular tennis games are arranged, but the
group is for anyone with tennis-related interests. All levels welcome.
Meeting & Activities
★ Current Affairs Discussion Group - Let’s talk about Current
Affairs; local, national, international. E-mail:
[email protected]
★ 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 [email protected]. Website:
http://nagoyawrites.wordpress.com
★ 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: [email protected]
★ Nagoya International Success Group - A friendly international
group of people who are keen on learning and have a high teach
ability index. Contact: [email protected] Website:
http://www.meetup.com/Nagoya-International-Success-Group/
★ 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
★ 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:
[email protected]
★ Foreign Mothers’ Group - Meeting at Higashi Betsuin in Nagoya
Josei Kaikan every 2nd Saturday of the month is temporarily canceled
until March 2014. The Nagoya Women's Center (Nagoya Josei
Kaikan) is temporarily closed for renovation. We are sorry for the
inconvenience. BUT we will continue to have our Foreign Mothers'
Group meeting every 4th Saturday of the month at Nijiiro, in Yagoto.
Call Misako at 090-1834-2701 or call Lorna at 090-2344-8978.
★ German Playgroup for children of all ages meets 10-12 on the
last Sunday of each month. Contact Oliver at [email protected]
★ 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 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:
[email protected] Website:
http://nkenglishplaygroup.wordpress.com
Religious Services
★ Anglican/Episcopal Church (Kani Holy Trinity church) –
English Service at 10:00 am every Sunday in Kani City, Gifu Province.
Address: Postal 509-0207, Gifu ken, Kani shi Imawatari 1012-1.
Contact person: Rev. Deacon Glenn B. Yamashita 090-9903-4079.
Website: www.kanimission.wordpress.com e:mail:
[email protected]
★ 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
080-36505539.
Nagoya Orthodox Church In Showa-ku, near Subway
Tsurumai Line, Arahata stn. or Tsurumai stn. Vesper on Sat 17:30.
Holy Liturgy on Sunday at 10:00. Call Fr. George Matsushima @
052-734-9000 or e-mail: [email protected]. Website:
www.orthodox-jp.com/nagoya
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. Worship service @1:00 pm. Contact Pastor Solito at
090-8540-8260 or visit www.icfnagoya.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.
★ 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
★ 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: [email protected] Tel: 052-7031868
★ 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 Nagoya English Fellowship - We are an
inter-denominational Evangelical Fellowship with English and Japanese (3
times a month) messages & bilingual children's Sunday School for children.
We meet at the Nishi Lifelong Learning Center, Joshin Subway Station, exit
6. The service starts at 10:45 AM. Contact: Willie Gonzales 090-25791007 or http://nefchurch.org.
★ Indonesian Catholic Community - hosts Indonesian mass once a
month (every 4th Sunday) in Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12:30 pm, 8
minute walk from Meijo Koen station exit 1. For more detail please email
us at [email protected]
★ Nagoya All Saints International Church provides a weekly opportunity for personal renewal, spiritual growth and soulful refreshment for all
those who seek it. All are welcome to join our warm, caring community of
believers. We worship in English at 5:00pm every Sunday, followed by
fellowship. We are centrally located in Imaike nearest to Imaike station,
exit #9. See more info at nagoyaallsaintsinternationalchurch.com or
contact by phone/email at: 080-4527-3464 [email protected]
★ 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 1st 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 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: [email protected]
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:
[email protected] 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
[email protected]
Website: http://www.nskk.org/chubu/alc/church/regular-service Tel:056153-8937
★ 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: [email protected]
★ 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 0532-450950 or mail [email protected].
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