Aizu Wakamatsu City Information (Shisei Dayori) June 1st, 2017
Aizu Wakamatsu City Information SHISEIDAYORI st ～市政だより～ June 1 , 2017
Opinions, Suggestions, Change of Language Assistance Address, Subscriptions International Relations Section This newsletter is published by the International Relations Section Public Relations Section of City of City Hall (8:30-17:00, Mon-Fri) or of City Hall Hall, and is comprised of translated The Aizu Wakamatsu International Phone: 0242-39-1201 Fax: 0242-39-1400 excerpts from the monthly Japanese Association newsletter, “Shisei Dayori”. (Phone: 0242-27-3703 Email: [email protected].aizuwakamatsu. 9:00-17:45, Tue-Sun) fukushima.jp
Opportunities & Events
Come Enjoy the Fantastic Glow of Fireflies! HotaruMatsuri Kita A i zu O Kaisai The 2017 Kita Aizu Firefly Festival ホタル祭り2017 in きたあいづを開催 Plenty of events for the whole family! This is the 24th year of the firefly festival. Come enjoy a variety of events including firefly watching, stage events, and local and agricultural products for sale. On the first day of the event, stage shows will include the Komatsu Higanjishi dance, performed by students from Kawanami Elementary School and a Japanese drum festival. The second day will feature local performing arts, folklore dramas, and a superhero character show. Food will also be for sale at the “Firefly Market” food stalls, so there is plenty to do while you are waiting for the fireflies to appear. A special gift will be given to visitors who bring an event flier (distributed on the Kita Aizu area circuit bus “Pikarin” and “Minazuru” bus) to the event. ＊------＊ ♦Date and Time: Saturday, June 24th, and Sunday, June 25th; 12:00pm~9:00pm ♦Location: Hotaru No Mori Koen (Firefly Forest Park, Kita Aizu-machi Shimoarai) “Pikarin” Circuit Bus On the day of the event, the road might be crowded. There will be shuttle buses available from the Kita Aizu Shisho (the Kita Aizu Branch of Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall) to the event site. Additional Kita Aizu area circuit buses “Pikarin” will be running for the festival as well. To reduce traffic, please use these buses when you come. Please see the timetable below.
“Pikarin” Circuit Bus Timetable (Aizu Wakamatsu - Kita Aizu Circuit Bus) (Abbreviated Version) Stops Aizu Hotaru No Aizu *About Bus 6: Aizu Wakamatsu Wakamatsu Mori Koen Wakamatsu Station will be the last stop only Station (Firefly Forest Station during the festival. Please inquire Round Park) for more details. Bus 3 11:50 12:24 13:10 Extra Bus 1 13:20 13:54 14:40 ◊Inquiries: Kita Aizu Firefly Bus 4 14:40 15:22 16:00 Festival Executive Committee Extra Bus 2 15:20 16:02 16:40 Office (☎0242-58-2381), or Kita Bus 5 16:30 17:04 17:50 Aizu-shisho Machizukuri Suishin-ka Extra Bus 3 17:50 18:32 19:10 (Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall, Kita Bus 6* 18:30 19:12 19:50 Aizu Branch, Town Development Extra Bus 4 19:30 20:04 20:50 Promotion Division ☎0242-58- Extra Bus 5 21:10 21:50 1805)
１ Aizu Wakamatsu City Information (Shisei Dayori) June 1st, 2017 Recruiting Members for the Aizu Wakamatsu International Association KokusaiKoryuKyokaiNoKaiin O Boshushimasu 国際交流協会の会員を募集します The Aizu Wakamatsu International Association (AWIA) is recruiting new members. Members receive monthly newsletters, and are notified of various events and volunteer activities. They also receive discounts on AWIA events, and access to our multi-lingual library. ♦Annual Membership Fee: ◎General: 2,000 yen ◎Students (high school students or older): 1,000 yen ◎Corporations and Groups: 10,000 yen Recruiting Host Families 25 parent and child pairs are coming from Jingzhou City in China (Aizu Wakamatsu’s sister city) to Aizu Wakamatsu City. For this event, host families are being recruited to participate in a homestay. Before the homestay, host families will be able to take preparation classes, including Chinese language class. A stipend to be used for covering a part of food expenses will be paid to each host family. ♦Homestay Period: Friday, August 4th (evening) ~ Sunday, August 6th (morning) ♦Recruiting Households: 25 families ♦Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 20th ＊------＊ ◊Application and Inquiries: Aizu Wakamatsu International Association ( http://awia.jp ☎0242-27-3703)
GaikokugoNo O hanashiNoHeya Foreign Language Story Room 外国語のおはなしのへや Come enjoy storytelling including foreign language picture books and fun games. ♦Date and Time: Sunday, June 25th; 10:00am~12:00pm ♦Location: Shogai Gakushu Sogo Center (Aizu Keikodo) ♦Instructor: Members of Aizu Wakamatsu International Association and Aizu International Ladies Association ♦Capacity: 45 children ♦Eligibility: Children from 4 years old to elementary school age who live in Aizu Wakamatsu City. *Preschool children are required to be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. ◊How to Apply: Please bring an application form (available at Aizu Wakamatsu City Library) or fax it to Aizu Wakamatsu City Library. (FAX: 0242-22-4702) ◊Inquiries: Aizu Wakamatsu City Library (☎0242-22-4711)
Sukoyaka Child Care Class: Let’s Play in English! SukoyakaKosoda teKoza EigoDeAso bo すこやか子育て講座「英語で遊ぼう」 ♦Date and Time: Friday, June 16th; 9:45am~11:00am ♦Location: Shogai Gakushu Sogo Center (Aizu Keikodo) ♦Eligibility: Children over 1 years old, and their parents/legal guardians ◊Applications and Inquiries: Chuo Hoikusho (Aizu Wakamatsu City Central Nursery School ☎0242-27- 3370)
Kasen Clean UpSakusen River Clean Up Project 河川クリーンアップ作戦 Join us in cleaning up the local rivers and lakes! *The event will be canceled only in the case of heavy rain. Lake Inawashiro Lakeside Clean Up Project ♦Date and Time: Sunday, July 2nd; 5:30am~7:00am ♦Locations: Beaches around the lake: Nakadahama, Sakkahama, Tazurahama, Koishigahama, and Sasayamahama River Clean Up Project ♦Date and Time: Sunday, July 2nd; 6:00am~7:00am ♦Locations: Rivers: Yugawa, Kyu-yugawa, Furukawa, Sesenagigawa, Daikugawa, and Kanayamagawa ◊Inquiries: Doroiji-ka (Roads Maintenance Division ☎0242-39-1267)
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Recruiting for the Aizu Wakamatsu Beautiful Landscape Award Utsuku shiiAizuWakamatsuKeikansho O Boshushimasu 美 しい会津 若松景観賞を募集します The town where we live is rich with natural beauty, and features many historic buildings and gardens. The landscape of the town can be thought of as the "face of the city", reflecting the daily life and culture of everyone who lives here. Aizu Wakamatsu City has created the Aizu Wakamatsu Beautiful Landscape Award in order to honor the buildings and gardens of the citizen who have contributed to the city’s beauty. If you know a building or a garden which you think is beautiful, or a person who contributes to the creation of a beautiful landscape, please recommend them. There are three divisions to which people may apply/be nominated for the award. Subject criteria for each award are as follows: The Preservation of Beautiful Landscape Award ♦Qualifying Properties: Historical buildings, gardens, gates, fences, historically meaningful trees, or other monuments which have been well kept ♦Selection Criteria Examples: ◎The location must exude a “historical feeling”, or have been well maintained. ◎The building must invigorate the historical atmosphere of the location, and enhance the overall value of the landscape. The Creation of Beautiful Landscape Award ♦Qualifying Properties: Buildings, outdoor advertisements, gardens, gates, fences, street furniture, or other such improvements created in the last 3 years ♦Selection Criteria Examples: ◎The property that is in harmony with the surrounding area, and contributes to the beautification of the town ◎The property that has excellent design and functionality, which will contribute to the future of the landscape ◎The property features traditional design and atmosphere ◎The property features materials indigenous to the region, and is conscientious of color use The Cultivation of Beautiful Landscape Award ♦Qualifying Activities: Activities and events which have been carried out for the last 2 years to create a beautiful landscape ♦Selection Criteria Examples: ◎The creation and maintenance of beautiful landscaping, and activities which have led to such improvement ＊------＊ ♦How to Apply: Please write the name of your nominations (including monuments, buildings, and associations), the location, and the reason for nomination on the postcard found attached to the Japanese language version Last year’s “Preservation of of Shisei Dayori (city information), and send it to the Toshikeikaku-ka (Urban Beautiful Landscape Award” Planning Division). *2nd-party nominations, as well as self-nominations are winner, Osuwa-sama No Mori. The permitted grounds include the religious spot ♦Application Deadline: Monday, July 10th (postmark date) Misayama, as well as a number of ♦Note: Past recipients of the Beautification Award, and national, prefectural, old guardian deity trees which have or city properties are ineligible for the award.*Past recipients can be viewed been preserved as a sacred forest. on pamphlets distributed in the Toshikeikaku-ka, and on the city’s website. ◊Application and Inquiries: Toshikeikaku-ka (Urban Planning Division ☎0242-39-1261)
OtodakeNiwaTozanDekimase n Mt. Oto-dake is currently closed 大戸岳には登山できません Mt. Oto-dake is closed because of dangerous places found on the forest road. Please note that the mountain will not be open to the public this year. ◊Inquiries: Aizu Matsuri Kyokai (Aizu Festival Association ☎0242-23-4141)
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Let’s Go to the “Manabeko” History Resource Center Mukashi Ni DeaeruBasho Manabeko E Iko 昔 に出会える場所 まなべこへ行こう At the “Manabeko” History Resource Center, historical materials regarding the history and culture of Aizu are on display. Permanent Exhibition: “Life in the Old Days” Starting Saturday June 3rd, the permanent exhibition will become “Life in the Old Days”. Old electrical appliances (TVs, radios, telephones, etc.) and daily goods used 50 years ago will be on display. At this exhibition, learn about the life during ▲Daily goods from the mid- that time, as well as the change in lifestyle that came about thanks to the advance of Showa period on display technical progress over the last 50 years. ◊Inquiries: the “Manabeko” History Resource Center (☎0242-27-2705) *Open hours: 9:00am~5:00pm (admission is until 4:30pm) *Closed on Monday
AizuSuieijoNoIppanKaiho Aizu Wakamatsu City Pool Public Opening 会津水泳場の一般開放 ♦Date: Sunday, June 25th~Sunday, September 3rd ♦Open Hours: ●9:30am-11:30am ●12:30pm-2:30pm ●3:00pm-5:00pm *The pool is available for use only during the daily 2 hour shifts. ♦Fees: ●Junior high school students and younger: 30 yen ●High school students: 60 yen ●General: 120 yen *On Monday, July 17th (Umi no hi: Marine Day) and Monday, August 21st (Kenmin no hi: Fukushima Prefecture Residents Day), entrance to the pool will be free. ♦Closed: ●Every Monday (excluding July 17th and August 21st) ●Sunday, July 2nd ●Sunday, July 9th ●Tuesday, July 18th ●Tuesday, July 25th~Thursday, 27th ●Saturday, August 19th ●Sunday, August 20th ●Tuesday, August 22nd ●Tuesday, August 29th *Schedule is subject to change. ◊Inquiries: Tsurugajo Taiiku-kan (Tsurugajo Castle Public Gymnasium ☎0242-27-0111)
AizuTetsu doDe Iko Take a Ride on the Aizu Railway Train! 会津 鉄 道で行こう！ Subsidies for railway fares will be available to eligible participants. The subsidy amount is limited, so please apply as soon as possible. Family Discount Project ♦Candidates: Families of 2 or more, including at least one elementary student ♦Subsidy Amount: Railway fare for 1 elementary school student will be free per adult purchase of an “Asakusa Ofuku Ressha Tabi Kippu (Asakusa Round-trip Train Ticket)”. My Rail Promotion Project ♦Candidates: Groups of 4 or more members ♦Eligible Rides: Railway lines which use the Aizu and Yagan railway trains between Kitakata Station and Shinjuku Station, and between ▲The limited express Kitakata Station and Asakusa Station “Revaty Aizu” ♦Subsidy Amount: around 10 percent of the stated railway fare ♦Note: Only available once per organization. Limited express fare is not covered. ＊------＊ ♦How to Apply: Apply when purchasing a ticket at manned stations of the Aizu Railway by the day before the date of intended use. ♦Period: Until Saturday, March 31st, 2018 ◊Inquiries: Aizu Tetsudo (Aizu Railway ☎0242-28-5886) , Chiikizukuri-ka (Regional Development Division ☎0242-39-1202)
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Aizu Bulletins FushinNaDenwa NiGochuiKudasai Beware of Suspicious Phone Calls! 不審な電話にご注意下さい！ A number of suspicious phone calls where the caller claims to be a city employee have been reported. These callers attempt to gain information regarding bank accounts, offering the return of medical expense overpayments and the insurance fees, or attempt to get recipient to send money via ATM transactions. City employees will never contact citizens to have them conduct an ATM transaction. If you receive suspicious phone calls, please consult with the Aizu Wakamatsu Police Station (☎0242-22-5454) or the Consumer Affairs Center. ◊Consulting and Inquiries: Shohi Seikatsu Center (Consumer Affairs Center ☎
0242-39-1228)
JidoTeate TokureiKyufu Child Allowance and Special Benefits 児童手当・特例給付 Date of Payment The date of payment for child allowance and special benefits is Friday, June 9th. Please check the detailed information, including the payment amount, on the note of payment which was sent out last year. Current Status Notification The submission deadline for your current status notification for 2017 is Friday, June 30th. A notification form will be sent to participating subjects. After checking the documents, please bring the notification form to the Kodomo Katei-ka (Children and Family Division), the Kita Aizu-shisho Jumin Fukushi-ka (Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall, Kita Aizu Branch, Residents’ Welfare Division), or the Kawahigashi-shisho Jumin Fukushi-ka (Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall, Kawahigashi Branch, Residents’ Welfare Division), or send it by post using the enclosed return envelope. ◊Inquiries: Kodomo Katei-ka (Children and Family Division ☎0242-39-1243)
Notifications for City and Prefectural Residential Tax Will Be Sent Shi KemminzeiNoNozeiTsuchishoWoSofuShimasu 市・県民税の納税通知書を送付します The tax notices of this year for city and prefecture residents will be sent out on Friday, June 9th. This year, taxes paid through normal payment statements, account transfer (furikomi), or through taxpayers’ union will be collected normally (under normal collection). Those whose residential taxes are deducted from their public pension (special collection) will also be contacted. Please be sure to pay by the due date. Date for Payment (Normal Collection) The due date for the first payment is Friday, June 30th. Payment is available at convenience stores throughout Japan, and at post offices throughout the 6 prefectures of the Tohoku area. Payment by Deduction from Public Pension (Special Collection) Those who had taxes deducted from their pension last year will have their tax payment automatically withdrawn. However, there is a possibility that payment will be carried out via a payment slip, depending on the conditions. Pension deduction will begin on your designated pension payment month starting from the October of the fiscal year one becomes 65 years old, and who receive pension through the public pension plan. Please be aware that the first (June) and the second (August) installments have to be paid using a tax payment slip. Those who are not yet 65, and are receiving a pension through the public pension plan, and whose city and prefecture taxes are deducted from the salaries will have their city and prefecture residents taxes pertaining to pensions deducted from their salary as well.
◊Inquiries: Zeimu-ka (Taxation Division ☎0242-39-1223)
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Let’s Prepare in Case of Natural Disasters (Flooding and Landslides) Fusuigai DoshasaigaiNiSona e ma sho 風水害・土砂災害に備えましょう In order to minimize damage, including wind and flood damage, let's prepare for future events on a daily basis. Make sure to: ◎Pay attention to weather information. ◎Register with the city disaster prevention email service to receive information about disaster. ◎Check your evacuation route and possible places for flood and landslide disasters. ◎Prepare a disaster bag containing an emergency flashlight, food, and radio. ◎Fix the parts in your house that may be dislodged/carried away by strong winds. Taking Care during Evacuation: ◎Work together with the people around you during evacuation advisories ◎Make sure your family and neighbors evacuate as soon as possible after evacuation has been advised. ◎Refrain from evacuating by car. ◎If your evacuation is delayed, consider taking shelter in higher areas, such as the second floor of your home. Sandbag Distribution Locations: ●City Hall (main building, and Sakaemachi first and second Government buildings) ●Minami Public Hall ●Ikki Public Hall ●Nisshin Community Center ●Josai Community Center ●Kutsurogi Park (Higashiyama-machi) ●The Municipal Water Center ●City Hall, Kita-Aizu Branch ●City Hall, Kawahigashi Branch ◊Inquiries: Kikikanri-ka （Crisis Management Division ☎0242-39-1227）
Kyokembyo NoYoboSesshuWaRokugatsuMatsu madeni Rabies Vaccination Required By June 狂犬病の予防接種は 6 月 末 までに All dogs are required to receive a rabies vaccination once a year, between April and June. If you have not had your dog receive a rabies vaccination yet, please get it vaccinated at an animal hospital by the end of June. After the dog receives the vaccination, please have the hospital issue you a certificate that the vaccination was received at an animal hospital (the certificate is called a Chushazumi Shomeisho) and bring it to the Kenko Zoshin-ka (Public Health Division), Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall Kawahigashi Branch, or Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall Kita Aizu Branch. Have the city hall staff at one of these locations issue you a Completed Vaccination Tag (Chushazumihyo). An issuance fee of 550 yen is required. *If the dog is in poor health and cannot receive the vaccination, please submit a vaccination respite certificate issued by a veterinarian to the city hall. ◊Inquiries: Kenko Zoshin-Ka (Public Health Division ☎0242-39-1245)
The Logo and Slogan for the 150th Anniversary of the Boshin Civil War Have Been Decided. Boshin ShunenNoLogo markTo CatchphraseGakimarimashita 戊辰１５０周年のロゴマークとキャッチフレーズが決まりました 2018 is the 150th anniversary of the Boshin War; accordingly, a variety of memorial events will be held throughout the city. The anniversary logo and slogan are available for use by everyone, as long as the follow the necessary procedures. Please feel free to use them.
Slogan 「義」の想い つなげ未来へー。 戊辰１５０周年 （Bringing the Spirit of Justice to the Future: The 150th Anniversary of the Boshin Civil War）
◊Inquiries: Kanko-ka (Tourism Division ☎0242-39-1251)
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Let’s Start Walking! Aruku O Tanoshiku Hajimeyo 「歩く」を楽しく始めよう Our city is working to promote walking as an easy and healthy exercise habit. With the coming of summer, let’s go out and find your pace!
Enjoy “Walk Biz” “Walk Biz” is all about wearing shoes and clothes that are easy to walk your commute to work in, or to wear in the workplace. This style is recommended to the people who don’t have time to go for walks.
Utilize the ICT A smartphone application called “Kemmin Apuri” is provided by Fukushima prefecture. Let’s collect points by recording your health information (number of steps in a day, weight, etc.), and exchange the points for services at cooperating shops in the prefecture. Complete the application missions and apply for the present campaign. Some wearable devices also have a health care function. Use these devices to help maintain your health.
Take a Leisurely Walk through the Town Take time to walk around the town at your leisure. Enjoy walking and taking pictures with your family and friends. You may make a new discovery about our city.
Get Refreshed Walking refreshes and relaxes out minds and bodies. It also helps us come up with new ideas. If you feel unsatisfied form just walking, try to increase the intensity of your exercise, such as your walking speed. ◊Inquiries: Kenko Zoshin-ka (Public Health Division ☎0242-39-1245)
A Citizens’ Health Walk Will be Held The 10th Citizens’ Health Walk will be held by the Aizu Wakamatsu Health Committee. The walking course will be along the Yugawa River this year. There will also be a fun lottery event. Come join with your family and friends. *Registration on the day is welcome. ♦Date and Time: Sunday, June 25th; from 8:30am~ (reception is from 8:00am.) ♦Meeting Location: The second baseball field ♦Contents: The path goes through: the second baseball field ~ Hanamigaoka ~ Yugawa River ~ Tsurugajo Castle Park (approximately 5 km) ♦Things to Bring: something to drink, rain gear, and a hat ♦Application Deadline: Friday, June 16th ♦Note: ◎Pets are not allowed. ◎Elementary school students or younger must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. ◎Please use the multi-purpose square (the former place of athletic field) as a parking area. ◊Application and Inquiries: Aizu Wakamatsu Health Committee at the Public Health Division (☎0242-39- 1231)
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Start New Habits for the Environment Hajimete mimasenka KankyoNoTameNiDekirukoto 始めてみませんか？環境のためにできること June is the Environmental Month There are many environmental issues in the world. Remember that each and every one of us must act to solve these issues. In Japan, the “COOL CHOICE” global warming countermeasure plan has begun (see the article below). Associated activities include turning the lights off frequently, decreasing the use of cars, and separating garbage properly. Taking these small actions may help solve some environmental problems. June 5th has been named “World Environmental Day” by the United Nations. This is the day for thinking about environmental issues worldwide. June is also Environmental Month in Japan, so there are a variety of activities centered around the environment carried out in our city. Let’s act together at home, school, and work!
Examples ◎Keeping the air conditioner at 20℃ in the winter, and 28℃ in the summer. ◎Use LED light bulbs and fluorescent lamps. ◎ Use an eco-bag when shopping, and refuse plastic bags ◎Try to drive “eco”. ◎Stop littering. ◎Create a “Green Wall (of shade- providing plants)” along the outside the house to save on electricity use. It is currently the planting season for “green wall” plants!
What’s “COOL CHOICE”? COOL CHOICE activities promote wise choices regarding global warming countermeasures. For example, they promote choosing energy-saving and low carbon products, services, and actions, and promote eco driving, eco-friendly electrical appliances, and reusable shopping bags. There are many things we can do for the environment. Please see the website for the Ministry of the Environment for more information (https://funtoshare.env.go.jp/coolchoice/). ◊Inquiries: Kankyoseikatsu-ka (Environment and Community Services Division ☎0242-39- 1221)
Post Photos of Animals around You! MijikaNaIkimonoNoShashin O TokoShiyo 身近な生き物の写真を投稿しよう！ Post your favourite photos of animals on the city’s website. Please see the website for more information, including how to post and view photos. Photos of familiar animals are also on the website, introducing the features and habitats of nearly 600 animals and plants. ◊Inquiries: Kankyoseikatsu-ka (Environment and Community Services Division ☎0242-39-1221) Share your favourite animal photos!
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CommunityPoolNoKaikan bi Community Pool コミュニティープールの開館日 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 1● 2● 3○ 4○ 5● 6● 7● 8● 9● 10○ 11○ 12✖ 13● 14● 15● 16● 17○ 18○ 19✖ 20● 21● 22● 23● 24○ 25○ 26● 27● 28● 29● 30● Open Hours (× = Closed): ○ 9: 00 am- 9: 00pm ● 6: 00pm- 9: 00pm
For your safety, please be aware of the following points: ●Please bring a swimming cap and wear it in the water. ●Second grade elementary school students and younger are required to be accompanied by their guardian. ●Elementary and junior high school students who use the pool after 5:00pm are required to be accompanied by their parent/guardian. (The parent/guardian must also wear a bathing suit.) ◊ Inquiries: Community Pool (Kawahigashi-machi ☎0242-75-5201)
Correct Disposal of Garbage and Recyclables TadashikuDa soGomiToShigembutsu 正しく出そうごみと資源物 Please place garbage and recyclables in your neighborhood’s designated area by 8:30am on the day of collection. ◊Inquiries: Haikibutsu Taisaku-ka (Waste Disposal Division ☎0242-27-3961)
あいづけいこどう Aizu Keikodo 會津稽古堂 [June] ☎0242-22-4700
Date and Program Price Information Time Shogai Gakushu Sogo Center Liblic (Library + Public) Theater 17th (Sat) (Lifelong Learning Center, also Presents: Screening of The Bridge Free of charge 2:00pm known as Aizu Keikodo) on the River Kwai (☎0242-22-4700) 18th (Sun) Aizu Wakamatsu Music Council Song Festival Free of charge 10:30am (☎0242-26-2558) 24th (Sat) Seinenza Drama Performance: 800 yen 6:00pm *Tickets purchased the day “Ore No Sake Ga Nomenai Nihei-san (☎090-3752-7697) 25th (Sun) of the event will cost an (Won’t You Drink My Sake?)” 1:30pm additional 150 yen Early July Events 1st (Sat) Inomata-san Aizu Flute Appreciation Meeting Free of charge 3:00pm (☎090-2273-5256) nd 2 (Sun) Kaneko Dance School 900 yen Kaneko Dance School 6:00pm Dance Party (in advance) (☎0242-25-2442)
【Facility Closed】*All facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 29th .
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ふくしまけんりつはくぶつかん Fukushima Museum 福島県立博物館 [June] ☎ 0242-28-6000
Date and Time Event 11:00am 10th (Sat) Live Performance: “Storytelling at the Museum ③” 2:00pm 15th (Thurs) 1:30pm Curator Course: “Popular Songs from the North ③”
th History Course: “Ancient Document Class for Beginners ①” 17 (Sat) 1:30pm *Application required 11:00am Archaeology Course: “Storytelling by the Great King Haniwa: Super Kojiki (The 18th (Sun) 1:30pm Records of Ancient Matters) ③” 18th (Sun) 1:30pm Live Performance: “Painting Ohori Soma Yaki (Ohori Soma pottery)”
24th (Sat) 1:30pm Archaeology Course: “Power Up! Salon de Archaeology ③”
24th (Sat) 1:30pm Lecture: “Folk Songs, Aizu Bandaisan and Genjobushi”
【Facility Closed】 Monday, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and Tuesday, June 20th
あいづふうがどう Aizu Fugado 會津風雅堂 [June] ☎ 0242-27-0900
Date & Time Program Fee Information th Karaoke Chushingura Presents: 10 (Sat) Karaoke Chushingura 2017 Song and Dance Charity 1,000 yen (Yamaguchi-san ☎0242-27-3616) 9:20am Festival Fukushima Prefecture Choir League, Aizu Branch 11th (Sun) All Aizu Choir Festival 200 yen ( Wakamatsu Daini Junior High 1:00pm School, Furukawa-san ☎0242-27-0715) 15th (Thurs) Aoi High School 11:00am Aizu District High School th Drama League Free of charge (Nakayama-san 16 (Fri) Spring Performance ☎0242-27-5461) 9:30am General: 500 yen 25th (Sun) High school students and Primrose Primrose Ai 2017 Song Concert 2:30pm Junior high school students: (Nemoto-san ☎0242-24-9053) 300 yen Aizu Wakamatsu Ethics 28th (Wed) Special Evening Seminar Lecturer: Kamogashira 2,000 yen Corporation Association 6:00pm Yoshihito (Yanami-san ☎0242-23-9315) Early July Events All Aizu Popular Song 1st (Sat) All Aizu Popular Song Festival 1,000 yen Association 9:20am (Suzuki-san ☎0242-28-6848) 6,800 yen nd Hirahara Ayaka Concert Tour 2 (Sun) NEWS PROMOTION 2017: (All seats reserved) Tickets purchased the day of the event (☎022-266-7555) 4:30pm “LOVE 2” * will cost an additional 500 yen th 5 (Wed) Poplar Theater Company Aizu Fugado 10:00am Musical: 1,000 yen (☎0242-27-0900) 1:30pm “Memory of Red Days”
１０ Aizu Wakamatsu City Information (Shisei Dayori) June 1st, 2017
Kyujitsu Toban Iin (Holiday Medical Facilities) Aizu Wakamatsu Area Code=0242 ▲ Please dial the area code first.
Internal Yoshida Naika and 27-0537 Naka-machi 吉田内科 th Pediatrics June 4 Yamauchi Seikei Geka Clinic Higashi Sengoku Surgery 85-7442 (Sun) やまうち整形外科クリニック 1-chome Sano Shika Iin Dentistry 22-1726 O-machi 1-chome 佐野歯科医院 Internal Nihei Clinic Mamiya Shin- and 58-3885 二瓶クリニック machi Kita Pediatrics th June 11 Semba Jibi Inkoka Iin Monden-machi Surgery 26-4133 (Sun) 仙波耳鼻咽喉科医院 Hiyoshi Ekimae Sato Shika Iin Dentistry 24-8387 Byakko-machi 駅前佐藤歯科医院 Internal Tezuka Iin Zaimoku-machi 1- and 27-5618 手塚医院 chome Pediatrics th June 18 Hasegawa Seikeigeka Clinic Kita Aizu- Surgery 56-2882 machi Higashi (Sun) はせがわ整形外科クリニック Komatsu Shindo Shika Higashi Sakae- Dentistry 29-0040 シンドウ歯科 machi Internal Sato Naika Shonika Iin and 27-3786 Shin Yoko-machi 佐藤内科小児科医院 Pediatrics June 25th Ishida Ganka Iin Surgery 27-0858 Nisshin-machi (Sun) 石田眼科医院
Takashima Shinji Shika Iin Dentistry 27-7557 Omote-machi 高島慎二歯科医院 Ebitani Clinic Internal 28-8868 Tenjin-machi 蛯谷クリニック July 2nd Saze Hifuka Iin Surgery 33-1122 Byakko-machi (Sun) 佐瀬皮膚科医院 Takashima Shika Iin O-machi 2- Dentistry 22-2539 高島歯科医院 chome ♦Attention: Medical examinations and treatments for the internal, pediatrics, and surgery departments are accepted from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Dentistry is from 10:00am to 4:00pm. You can also check for available doctors during holidays on the city’s mobile website. The QR code for the city’s mobile website can be found to the left. *Japanese only.
１１ Aizu Wakamatsu City Information (Shisei Dayori) June 1st, 2017
Yakan Kyubyo Center 夜間急病センター (Night Emergency Clinic) ☎0242-28-1199 ♦Departments: Internal medicine and pediatrics *On holidays, a pediatrician is in charge. ♦Check-in time: ◎7 days a week: 6:30pm~10:30pm (the doctor will see patients from 7:00pm) ♦Location: 山鹿町 1-22 (Yamaga-machi 1-22) *1st floor of the Kinkyo Community Center
Kyujitsu Toban Yakkyoku (Holiday Pharmacies)
●Keyaki Yakkyoku (O-machi 1-chome ☎0242-29-5252) June 4th (Sun) ●Eru Yakkyoku Sengokumachi-ten (Higashisengoku 1-chome ☎0242-36-6011)
●Mamiya Yakkyoku (Mamiyashin-machi Kita ☎0242-59-1022) June 11th (Sun) ●Aiai Yakkyoku Monden Hiyoshi-ten (Monden-machi Hiyoshi ☎0242-29-1666)
●Qol Yakkyoku Nishi Wakamatsu-ten (Zaimoku-machi 1-chome ☎0242-36-6589) ●Tampopo Yakkyoku Kita Aizu-ten (Kita Aizu-machi Higashi Komatsu ☎0242-57- June 18th (Sun) 1170) ●Sakura Yakkyoku Aizu Wakamatsu-ten (Yugawa-machi ☎0242-29-8755)
June 25th (Sun) ●Kabocha Yakkyoku Tenjin-ten (Tenjin-machi ☎0242-28-8585)
July 2nd (Sun) ●Sekizenkichi Yakkyoku (Kawara-machi ☎0242-27-0421)
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3-46 Higashi Sakae-machi, Aizu Wakamatsu City, Fukushima 965-8601 TEL: 0242-39-1201 FAX: 0242-39-1400 Email: [email protected]
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