EST. 1994 ISSUE 161 December 2020/January 2021 Edition Legend: Contents ity Life is a free English newsletter published every even month by the ☆ events New Year Notices 2 C International Division at the Sakai City Government to provide infor- mation to the residents of Sakai City. It is available at libraries, ward offic- ◆ exhibitions Notices 3 es and other city facilities, or you can view it online at the Sakai City Gov- ※ important notices ernment English website. Don’t forget to also sign up for emails to know △ campaigns Events 4-5 when each new edition is published! There is more information on the back ☺ child & healthcare page. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Ellen at the ○♣ environment Important Info 6 following email address:
[email protected] help lines Sakai Illumination 2020 Date: Until 15 January, 17:00~23:30 The annual illumination will go forward and light up this winter. The original 1.6km stretch of Oshoji Road from Sakai Station to Sakaihigashi Station will be joined by an extra 700m display along Daidosuji (from Hanadaguchi Station to Shukuin Station on the Hankai Tramway). This year, the city will be decorated with champagne gold LED lights. Neighboring stores will be offering special menus or services in collaboration with the illumination, and there will also be special events held. ★Other Light Displays★ ・Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Light-up ・AEON Mall Teppocho Christmas Illumination (until 25 December) ・Hotel Agora Regency Sakai Portas Square Christmas Tree (until 25 December) ★Sakai Moat Night Festa★ Date: 19 & 20 December (17:00~21:00) Place: Uchikawa riverside (near Xavier Park) Come enjoy hot wine and toasty Sakai treats or a night cruise! 1000 yen a ride, max 15 people per round.