No. 336
October 15, 2016 Voluntary Supporters INFORMATION Kalamazoo Division NICE http://www.city.numazu.shizuoka.jp/ You can get information about Numazu twice a month on this home page and some hard copies issued by Supportive Volunteers at the Tourist Information Office at the Numazu Station, Palette, the City Library Participation, the City Gymnasium, Speakeasy, the Tap Room, Catholic Church, Kato Gakuen, Chiku Centers and the City Hall
Information from City Hall
Comprehensive Consultation for Foreign Residents Applications and Inquiries: Community Association and Promotion Division, ☎ 055-934-4717 When: Nov. 6 (Sun), 13:30 ~ 16:00 (Reception 13:00 ~ 15:30) Where: Cultural Center, Main Conference Room, etc. Contents: consultation about legal issues, labor problems, immigration procedure, international marriage, etc., information of administrative operation Applicants: foreign residents and the people concerned Collaborators: Shizuoka Administrative scrivener, Shizuoka Bar Association, Shizuoka Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Association Interpretation: English, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese How to Apply: by phone ＊People with an advance reservation is given priority. Please bring necessary documents for the consultation with you.
Events
Events ‘Shorai no Utage’ : Oct. 27(Thu) –Nov. 13(Sun) There will be an event where you can enjoy food, history, and traditional culture of Numazu at the Imperial Villa Park. Applications & Inquiries: Shorai no Utage Executive Committee (in Tourism and Exchange Division) ☎ 055-934-4747 Entrance fee to the Park: Adults=100 yen, Elementary and junior high school students=50 yen (*West Annex needs special entrance fee: Adults 300 yen, Elementary and Junior high school students 150 yen) ＊Parking fee for your cars is free. ＊As for further details, contact us directly or check the homepage.
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<< Food >> Matsuma no Kyoen Dishes and drinks cooked by using seasonal foods, which you can only enjoy here in Numazu, will be on sale. When: Oct. 29 (Sat), Oct. 30 (Sun) 11:00 - 14:00 Where: From an open space in front of Shume to Historical Ethnic Reference Library Fee: You need to buy a ticket on the day.
<< Culture >> The 46th Chrysanthemum Exhibition
When: Nov. 3 (Holiday)-13 (Sun), 9:00-16:30
Where: many places in the park
<< History >> Let’s visit Imperial Villa Park at night ・West Annex will be opened to the public When: Nov. 5(Sat), 17:00-19:00 Admission fee: 300 yen
・Candle night at the Imperial Villa Park When: Nov. 5(Sat), 6(Sun) 17:00-19:00
<< Culture >> The Exhibitions of Bamboo Installation Art During the period, you can enjoy Bamboo Installation Art supervised by Ms. Akane Teshigawara, at many places in the park. When: Oct. 29 (Sat) – Nov. 13 (Sun), 9:00-16:30
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Events When Where Let’s get a “Kid’s traffic License” Oct. 29(Sat), 30(Sun), Grass field in front (the license proves he follows traffic 10:00-15:00 of Shume rules) Let’s solve the mysteries on the Oct.29(Sat)-Nov.13(Sun), Main entrance ancient documents 9:00-16:30 (Participation fee =500 yen) Special Sales in commemoration of Oct. 29 (Sat) – 11.13(Sun), Shop at Imperial Shorai no Utage 2016 9:00 – 16:30 Villa Park Exhibition of Hakuin Zen Paintings Oct. 29 (Sat) – Nov.13 (Sun), Historical Ethnic 9:00 – 16:30 Reference Library 2F,Exhibition Room The Tonbi kite-flying experience Oct. 30 (Sun), 11:00-12:00 Togo Kaigan (Beach in front of Imperial Park) Activities by high school students Nov. 3 (Holiday), Place at Imperial tourism volunteers 10:30 – 15:00 Villa Park Ryurei-Shiki Tea Ceremony Nov. 3 (Holiday), 11:00 – 13:00 Grass field in front (Participants can enjoy tea sitting of Shume on stools instead of sitting on tatami mat.) * 200 people, first-come-first-served Hocho-Ceremony Nov. 3 (Holiday), 13:30 – 14:30 Special Stage in (A ceremony using a kitchen knife) front of Shume “Takarabune no Tai” Koto Performance Nov. 5 (Sat), 11:00-11:30, Nov. 6 (Sun), 11:00 – 12:00 Performance of Gagaku (Imperial Nov. 6 (Sun), 13:00-14:00 Court music of Japan) “Ryoou” and Mai (Japanese traditional dance) “Urayasu no Mai”
Events
Tomomi Nishimoto & Royal Chamber Orchestra Concert “The America” Inquiries: Cultural Center ☎055-932-6111 Cultural Promotion Division ☎055-934-4812
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When: Feb.4(Sat), 2017 14:30~ Where: Cultural Center Main Hall Performers: Tomomi Nishimoto (Conductor), Royal Chamber Orchestra Numbers: 9th Symphony “From The New World” composed by Dvorak, Best Selection of John Williams (Star Wars, Superman, etc.) Admission fee: 6,000 yen (All reserved seats, No admittance for preschool children) Ticket: sold at Cultural Center ticket office and ticket agencies from Nov. 5 (Sat) Cultural Center mail magazine “Numakarucha Tsushin” Let’s register and get the latest information such as performance schedule, discount tickets, etc. http://dataeast.jp/ems/?id=nsbc
Child Raising
❀❀❀ Hi, U- san!
❀Basic Course on Child-Care Support; let’s enjoy child-raising together, taking the course❀ Numazu city government will hold the “Basic Course on Child-Care Support”, aiming at the expansion of child-raising with the cooperation of the whole community. By completing this course, you can participate in various kinds of child-support activities. If you want to take part in child-support activities, or learn about child-care support, take this course! When: Dec.6 (Tue), 8 (Thu), 13 (Tue), 15 (Thu) / 9:30 ~ 12:00 (Dec.13, 9:30 ~ 12:30) / 4 classes in total
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Where: Large Conference Room in San-Well Numazu Contents: Diseases which babies are subject to get, and their treatments, ASOBI-TAI(Various activities to play with children), volunteers’ actual experiences in day-care centers, lecture on the development of child’s mind, and others Applicants: Those who are interested in child-care support or nursery attendant volunteers Capacity: Approximately 40 persons How to apply: By phone or FAX / by Nov.29 (Tue) Applications & Inquiries: Numazukko Fu-re-a-i Center (Poppo) ☎/ FAX: 055-952-8077
✿KAJI-Men Cooking Class; a good opportunity to enjoy homemaking✿ When:➀Dec.17 (Sat) ➁Jan.21 (Sat) in 2017 / 10:00 ~ 13:30 on both days Where: Cooking Room in Dai-3 Chiku Center, and others Contents: ➀Making Char siu (Chinese-style roast pork) /➁Making curry rice with unhusked vegetables Instructor: Ikeya Kenji san (an entertainer of Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. Lit.) Applicants: Men caring for children and living in the city, or commuting to the city Capacity: 16 persons for each day (If there are many applications, there will be a drawing.) What to bring: Writing instrument, a pair of slippers, bunka-bochou (all-purpose knife) How to apply: Send a return postcard to the address below, writing clearly your name, address, age, phone number (the number should be the one available to access on the day.), your children’s ages, ➀ or ➁ (the number of the class you want to take) on it. Application deadline: No later than Oct.31 (Mon) Applications & Inquiries: Child Support Division 〒410-8601 Numazu City Hall ☎ 055-934-4842
❀ Come on and Play in “Ohisama Hiroba (Open-Ground in the Sun)”; nursery attendants will assist the parents and children in playing together❀ WHEN WHERE (In case of rain, the event will be canceled.) Oct.24 (Mon), 10:30 ~ 12:00 Ganyuudo Park (Ganyudo-akiba-cho) Oct.31 (Mon), 10:30 ~ 12:00 Aqua Plaza (Hara) Nov.7 (Mon), 10:30 ~ 12:00 Playground at Former Shizuura Elementary School (Kuchino) Nov.20 (Sun), 10:00 ~ 12:00 Ooka Nursery School (Ooka) Applicants: Parents or guardians caring for children and their children ※Please come to the place on the day, wearing clothes which are okay if they get dirty. Inquiries: Numazukko Fu-re-a-i Center (Poppo) ☎ 055-952-8077
❀Scholarships Available to a junior high student who goes into high school in April❀ Scholarship stipend: 150,000 yen a year (3 years in total) 5
Capacity: a student Applicants: students who attend junior high school and are going to go into high school in April and in need of monetary support Deadline of the applications: Nov. 10 (Thu) *Please ask us about the details of the applications. Applications and Inquiries: Kokusai Soropuchimist Suruga, Kaneko-san, 090-7308-5751 Inquiries: School Management Division, 055-934-4805
❀Consultation and Seminars for Single-parent Family❀ When: Nov. 13(Sun) Hours Contents ①9:30 ~ 16:00 Consultation on laws, life and employment ②10:00 ~ 12:00 Seminar for Child Support ③13:30 ~ 15:30 Seminar for Employment Support Where: Numazu Rosei Kaikan, Dai-2, Dai-3 Kaigishitsu (at Takashima Honcho) Capacity: ①= around 10 people, ②③ =around 20 people each *We can accept a reservation on the day, but the reservations in advance will be prioritized. *We have a day nursery (Previous reservation is required.) Application and Inquiries: Boshi Kateitou Shugyo Jiritsu Shien Center, ☎ 054-254-1191 or Kodomo Kateika (Child-Rearing Family Welfare Division) ☎ 055-934-4827
Classes, Lectures
Christmas Group Planting Class for Parents and Children Applications & inquiries: Park & Tree Planning Division 〒410-8601 Numazu City Hall ☎055-934-4795 Let’s make a gorgeous group planting at Midori Festival in November. When: Nov. 19(Sat) 10:30 ~ 11:30 Where: Plaza Verde Multi-purpose hall Lecturer: Hamashima Yoshimi san (green advisor) Applicants: People under high school age who live in Numazu City and their guardians Capacity: 20 pairs (In case of a lot of applicants, there will be a drawing.) Fee: 2,000 yen per pair How to apply: Write you and guardian’s address, names, ages, phone number which we can contact on the day, the name of the class, e-mail address on ofuku hagaki (double postcard) and send or e-mail it. E-mail address: [email protected] Application period: By Nov. 9(Wed) *A postcard or e-mail per pair
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Style-up Course～ Let’s Make a Body against Aging and Gravity Applications & inquiries: Health Promotion Division (Health Center) 410-0881 Yahata-cho 97 ☎ 055-951-3480 Experience course for women to make a well-shaped body, including shape boxing, training for strengthening your pelvis with a pole, cooking, etc. When: Nov.16 (Wed), 22(Tue), 30(Wed), Dec.7 (Wed), 14(Wed), 21(Wed), 19:00 – 20:30(6 times in total) Where: San-Well Numazu multipurpose hall, etc. Applicants: Women living in Numazu aged 40 to 59, who want to start exercising and be able to join the whole course. Capacity: 25 persons (In case of a lot of applicants, there will be a drawing.) Fee: 1,150 yen (insurance, etc.) How to apply: Write your address, names, birth date, phone number, means of transportation to the site, the name of the class, on ofuku hagaki (double postcard) and send or e-mail it. E-mail address: [email protected] Application period: By Oct. 31(Mon) *A postcard or e-mail per a person *If you don’t get a reply within a week, please ask us.
Recruitment
Why don’t you Enjoy the Charm of Numazu and Look for the Best Partner! Inquiries and applications: Policy Planning Division, ☎ 055-934-4704 Please join Marche (Market) in Kurura Heda and experience salt-making in Heda. For both cases, matchmakers will participate in those events, and supports you.
When: Feb.12, 2017 (Sun) 10:00~17:30 Where: Kurura Heda and others Applicants: single men or women aged between 20~44 Capacity: 15 people each (In case of a lot of applicants, there will be a drawing) Participation fee: Male 4,000yen, Female 1,000yen (including lunch fee) Application period: Nov. 4 (Fri) ― Feb.3, 2017(Fri) How to apply: visit our website and fill in the application form. Website address: http://numakon.jp
User of Serizawa Kojiro Memorial Museum Inquiries: Serizawa Kojiro Memorial Museum ☎055-932-0255 You can use Serizawa Kojiro Memorial Museum 2F for free of charge for concerts or exhibitions on individual or group basis. Available Period: for a day to two months, from Nov.15 (Tue) to Jan.29 (Sun) Available time: 9:00-16:30
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Applicants: individual or group, not profitable How to apply: Fill in the application form from City website, and make a project plan (A4 size, unformatted) and send them to Serizawa Kojiro Memorial Museum or the Museum by 7 days before of the day you'd like to use, by mail, or take them to the Museum directly.
Volunteers for Mon Musee Numazu Applications and inquiries: Mon Musee Numazu 055-952-8711 Applications: Cultural Promotion Division 055-934-4812 We are looking for volunteers who help visitors with guidance, etc. How to apply: by phone *Contact us about the details.
Hospitality Izu Supporters(1st Class) for 2020 Applications and inquiries: Izu City Hall, the Tokyo Olympics Paralympics Promotion Division 0558-74-2020 Inquiries: Policy Planning Division, 055-934-4798 We are looking for first class volunteers for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympics bicycle race held in 2020. How to apply: fill in the application form on the homepage and mail it with the required documents to us. Home page address: http://www.city.izu.shizuoka.jp/ Deadline: Oct. 31(Mon)( Applications should be postmarked on or before the date.) *See the home page about the details of the requirements.
Participants to Supo GOMI Tournament Applications and inquiries: Eco Net Numazu Office, Tenmei-san 〒410-0043, 1-12, Yanagi-cho 080-5110-6121 FAX: 055-921-2967 Applications: Environmental Policy Division 055-934-4741 Compete with the quantity and kinds of garbage picked up by a cooperated team within a time limit. The prizes to winners and participants will be offered. When: Nov. 23(Holiday) from 8:30 to 12:00 *In case of rain, it will be postponed on Nov. 27(Sun) Where: Ushibuse Seashore(the west side of Numazu Imperial Park) Applicants: a team consisting of people who are primary school students and older ( the team has 3 to 5 people, primary school students have to be accompanied by their parents. Capacity: 40 teams(in case of lots of applicants, there will be a drawing.) How to apply: Write the address of the representative, name, telephone number, the team name, the names of all participants and Supo GOMI Tournament Application on a post card or a paper and send it by mail or fax to us. Dead line: Nov. 10(Thu)( no later than the day)
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Events
Planning Exhibition – the 2nd Exhibition, Kojiro and Stories for Young Girls Inquiries: Serizawa Kojiro Memorial Museum 055-932-0255 We will introduce the works of children’s literature, stories for young girls he mainly wrote for children. When: Nov. 15(Tue) to May 31(Wed), 2017 from 9:00 to 16:30(entering till 16:00) Where: Serizawa Kojiro Memorial Museum Fee: 100yen for adult, 50yen for elementary school student and junior high school student (it is free for the students in the city.) Closed: Mondays, the following days of holidays, Dec. 29(Thu) to Jan. 3(Tue), 2017 *It is temporary closed from Oct. 31(Mon) to Nov. 14(Mon)
The 34th Shizuoka People’s Meet - Elimination of Boryoku and Extermination of Guns Inquiries: Community Association and Promotion Division 055-934-4807 When: Nov. 15(Tue) from 13:30 to 16:00 Where: Plaza Verde, Convention Hall A Details: the commendation of people who made the service for the elimination of Boryoku, special lectures, dramas, etc. *Come to the place on the day.
Plant Observation in Mt. Kanuki Inquiries and applications: Agriculture and Planning Division, 055-934-4751 Observe the plant of Mt. Kanuki with a lecturer. When: Nov. 20(Sun) from 9:30 to 13:00(it will be held even if it rains.) Place to meet: 9:20 at Mt. Kanuki, Koryodai Applicants: people who are interested in the plant of Mt. Kanuki Capacity: 25people (first come first served basis) Things to bring: drinks and loupe (if you have them) How to apply: by phone from 9:00 on Oct. 24(Mon) *Please wear easy- to- move clothes.
Enjoy Autumn Food - Mushroom Festival Inquiries: Ken Kinoko Sogo Center Shinko Kyogikai 0558-72-1135 Inquiries: Agriculture and Planning Division 055-934-4751 When: Nov. 3(Holiday), from 9:00 to 14:00 Where: Shuzenji Nijinosato Partking lot(Shyuzenji, Izu city) Details: the display, sale and tasting of Izu special products, such as fresh and dry mushroom.
The 12th Heda San-San Festival Inquiries: Numazu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Heda Branch,
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☎ 0558-94-2224 Tourism and Exchange Division, ☎ 055-934-4747 B-grade gourmet fair, sale of local products, local idol live show and magic show will be held with Fujihiko-san, Nishiizu Heda public relations ambassador, as the main presenter. When: Nov. 6 (Sun), 10:00 ~ 14:30 Where: Mihamamisaki Park (Heda)
Let’s Walk the Old Tokaido “Numazu Juku (Post Station)” Inquiries: Numazu Sightseeing Volunteer Guide, Narukawa-san, ☎ 090-8132-7016 Numazu Tourism and Exchange Division, ☎ 055-934-4747 When: Oct. 29 (Sat), 9:00 ~ 12:00 (In case of rain, it will cancelled.) Course: Central Park (Meeting place) ~ Hie Shrine ~ Heisaku Jizo (Ksitigarbha) ~ Sanmaibashi stone wall ~ Sengen Shrine ~ Joun Temple (Finishing place) ＊No reservation is required. ＊Please come by public transportation.
Senbon Plaza “Hobby Class” Exhibition Inquiries: Senbon Plaza, ☎ 055-962-3313, Longevity Welfare Division, ☎ 055-934-4834 Contents When Exhibition of Stained glass, Hand drawn postcard, Cloisonné Oct. 27 (Thu) ~ 29 (Sat), 9:00 ~ 16:00 work, Bonsai, Pressed flower, Kamakura carving work, etc. Oct. 30 (Sun), 9:00 ~ 15:00 Ukulele recital Oct. 30 (Sun), 10:00 ~ Magic performance Oct. 30 (Sun), 13:30 ~ Where: Senbon Plaza Multipurpose Hall, etc. ＊No reservation is required.
Autumn Pottery Fair at Ashitaka Art Village Inquiries: NPO Ashitaka Art Village, ☎ 055-925-3365, Community Association and Promotion Division, ☎ 055-934-4807 When: Oct. 29 (Sat), 30 (Sun), 9:00 ~ 16:00 / Where: Ashitaka Art Village Contents: Exhibition and sale (pottery, antique, wild flowers, etc.), pottery experience corner (charged) ＊No reservation is required.
Information from City Hall
Information from Heda B & G Community Sports Center Inquiries: Heda B & G Community Sorts Center, ☎ 0558-94-3501 Swimming pool will be closed over the winter period. When: Nov. 1 (Tue) through Mar. 31 (Fri) 2017.
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Information from Public Relations Division Inquiries: Public Relations Division, ☎ 055-934-4703, ✻The Numazu City official Twitter account provides you with a range of information and the latest news. ✻On the City’s official Instagram account, you can find photos of the City of Numazu that have received rave responses! Since Numazu City started the official Instagram on Oct.2015, we’ve posted photos and videos to publicize the charm of Numazu. A campaign will be held to mark the first anniversary of the official Instagram.
✻The 1st “Ichioshi (best recommended) of Numazu” Campaign We introduce your “Ichioshi of Numazu” on the official Instagram account. The theme of the 1st campaign is “My Best Gourmet of Numazu”. Please take part in the campaign. Deadline: Dec.31 (Sat) ＊Further information on the official Instagram.
November is the Campaign Month to Support and Cultivate Youth and Children Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Division, ☎ 055-934-4871 ✻Campaign on the Street We’ll distribute leaflets and goods about sound upbringing of youth and delinquency prevention. When: Nov.21 (Mon), 17:00 ~ / Where: JR Numazu Station North and South Exits ✻Campaign of Calling Young People in the Community The action of calling to young people will support young people grow healthy and lead to the community development. Badges will be given to the people who support the campaign. * Please contact us for details.
Amendment of the Minimum Wage in Shizuoka Prefecture Inquiries: Shizuoka Labor Bureau ☎ 054-254-6315 Commerce & Industry Promotion Division ☎ 055-934-4749 The minimum wage was amended from Oct. 3 (Mon) as 807 yen per hour.
A briefing session as for a Year-end tax adjustment & a Blue form for an income tax return Inquiries: Numazu Tax Office ☎ 055-922-1560 Municipal Tax Division ☎ 055-934-4736 *a Year-end tax adjustment When: Nov. 24 (Thu), 25 (Fri) 13:30 ~ 15:00 *a Blue form for an income tax return 11
When: Nov. 24 (Thu), 25 (Fri) 15:10 ~ 16:00
You need to bring the necessary papers which were sent in advance. Ask for the details. Where: Cultural Center (small hall)
National “Women’s Right Hot Line” Week Inquiries: Shizuoka Local Legal Office ☎ 054-254-3555 Public Relations Division ☎ 055-934-4700 If you are suffering from the incidents where your right is hurt by your husband’s or partner’s violence, sexual harassment in your office, and so on, call the numbers above and ask our advice. When: Nov. 14 (Mon) ~ 20 (Sun) 8:30 ~ 19:00 (Nov. 19 and 20 = 10:00 ~ 17:00) Sodan Navi Dial: ☎ 0570-070-810
Free Events
Tai Chi Class Inquiries & application: Iki Iki Tai Chi (Hamada-san) ☎ 080-3661-5432 When: Nov. 1 (Tue) 13:00 ~ 15:00 / Where: City Gym (#5 room) For: those who are over 55 years old and live in this city, (Those who are forbidden from exercise by a doctor cannot join us.) Capacity: 20 people (on first-come-first-served basis) What to bring: clothes suitable for exercising, thick socks How to apply: by phone after Oct. 24 (Mon), 9:00
“Aozora Ichi (Market)” Inquiries: Numazu Aoiro-shinkoku Kai (a blue form for an income tax return) ☎ 055-924-2251 When: Nov. 5 (Sat) 10:00 ~ 15:00 Where: Numazu Aoiro-shinkoku Hall (parking) In case of rain, inside the hall (Sugizaki-cho) Contents: Introduction and sale of local products *Come to the site on the day.
Recreation Fukiya (blowing darts through a blowpipe) Inquiries: Japan Fukiya Recreation Association (Numazu branch, Suzuki-san) ☎ 090-5457-0778 When: Nov. 8 (Tue), 15 (Tue), 22 (Tue) 14:00 ~ 16:00 Where: Senbon Plaza (exercise room) *Come to the site on the day.
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Sport Fukiya Inquiries & application: Japan Sport Fukiya Mishima&Numazu L&G branch, Yoshioka-san) ☎ 090-1989-5195 When: Oct. 26 (Wed) 9:00 ~ 11:00 / Where: Katahama Chiku Center How to apply: by phone
Mon Musse Numazu
November
Let’s Participate in Events in the Central Area of Numazu
~ Information Center for Events in Machinaka ~
At Nakamise Shopping Street
Numazu Brass Band Peformance
Nov. 6 (Sun), ①11:00 – ②13:00 –
Please enjoy the performance by Numazu Brass Band.
▶ Nakamise Shopping Street ☎055-963-2580
At Sansan Street
The 20th Yosakoi Tokaido Festival
Nov. 12 (Sat)& 13 (Sun), 11:00 –
Dancers from all over Japan are going to dance around the downtown of Numazu.
▶ Yosakoi Numazu Festival Executive Committee ☎ 055-921-1000
At Nakamise Shopping Street and other places
The 3rd Numazu Pan Marche (Bread and Buns Market)
Nov. 20 (Sun), 10:00 –
Breads and buns made by 40 bakeries are on sale at the market.
▶ Nakamise Shopping Street ☎055-963-2580
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Let’s Cheer for Our Local Sports Teams! In the eastern area of Shizuoka, there are two professional sports teams, the Azul Claro Numazu (soccer) aspiring to moving up to J-League Division 3, and the Toray Allows (volley ball) aspiring to win the V league. Let’s cheer for our local sports teams!
Let’s Visit Home games and Cheer for Azul Claro Numazu! When Opponents / Where Oct. 30 (Sun), 13:00 – Vanlale Hachinohe (at Ashitaka) Nov. 13 (Sun), 13:00 – Fasiano Okayama Next (at Ashitaka)
Let’s Visit Home games and Cheer for Toray Allows!
When Opponents / Where Nov. 27 (Sun), 13:00 – Toyota Gosei Trefuerza (at Ashitaka)
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