英語版／English Edition ●Prefecture Population Pref. Gov. PR Prefecture Public Relations 2,000,985 people (down 669) Television Show Men: 969,999 people (down 186) “Gifu Pref. Hot Line” Now airing (Air Date) Thurs. 18:53~18:57 Women: 1,030,986 people (down 483) Announcements from (Rerun Date) Tues. 21:54~21:58 ※as of June 1, 2018 ※stats in parentheses are a comparison with the previous month “Announcements from Gifu Prefecture” See the prefectural Statistics Division site for the also available via data broadcast on Gifu most recent information. Channel (Channel 8)!

「岐阜県からのお知らせ」も配信中！ September, 2018 Facebook「Seiryu no Kuni Gifu」 Press the Dispatching information at Minamo Dayori!! D button to get local information! 岐阜県 ミナモだより Search This Month’s Highlights

Tomoni Prefectural Residents’ Visit Toyama with a Value-for-Money Musical ~Wings of My Heart with Expressway Deal Omae Koichi~

Kabira Jiei Omae Koichi (Amaharashi Coast) This original musical about the social rehabilitation of disabled people will feature To commemorate “Toyama-Gifu Day” (July 5), the two musical star Kabira Jiei and Gifu-born dancer prefectures have joined together to offer unlimited travel Omae Koichi alongside prefectural residents, on expressways at a fixed price within a designated travel including those with disabilities. area. Why not take advantage of this deal and take a road trip through Toyama, exploring the picturesque Toyama ◆When: September 23 (Sun., national holiday) bay and the delights of fresh seafood. A guidebook with from 16:00 suggested routes, “Hida & Toyama Road Trips”, is also ◆Where: Gifu Seiryu Bunka Plaza available at service areas and “Michi no Eki” throughout (3-42 Gakuen-cho, Gifu-shi) the designated travel area. ◆Fee: ¥2000 (reserved seating only) ◆Ticket Purchases: Gifu Seiryu Bunka Plaza, ◆When: until November 30 (Fri.) Ticketopia ◆Fees: standard vehicles: ¥3500 for 2 consecutive days ◆Inquiries: Gifu Foundation for Education and ※Discount plans are also available for those starting out from the Culture (Ken Kyoiku Bunka Zaidan) Gifu/Ichinomiya area. ☎058-233-8164 (Japanese only) ◆Requirements: ETC car (standard, light (kei-jidosha) or ◆Search Keyword: two-wheel vehicle (nirin-sha)) ぎふ清流文化プラザ文化振興事業 ※Please register in advance at NEXCO Nakanihon’s official website. ◆Inquiries: NEXCO Nakanihon Customer Center ☎0120-922-229 (Japanese only) If unable to use the toll-free number: ☎052-223-0333 (Japanese only) Information Corner

Call for Participants Accepting Applicants for Parents and Children Landslide Safety Bus Tour As part of ensuring your everyday safety from natural disasters, we are holding a bus tour for parents and children to learn about the dangers of landslides and how to stay safe from them. ●When: November 11 (Sun.) ●Where: Gifu Prefecture Landslide Prevention Study Center (Ken Sabo Yugakukan) (Kaizu-shi) ●Capacity: 40 people (by lottery) ●Cost: free of charge ●How to Apply: by phone, fax, or email ●Applications/Inquiries: Landslide Prevention and Control Division ☎ 058-272-8621 (Japanese only) ●Search Keyword: 親子砂防バス

Notice The Prefectural Assembly Elections Electoral Districts for Seki-shi and Mino-shi are changing The electoral districts of Seki-shi (2 members) and Mino-shi (1 member) will be amalgamating to create a new Seki- shi/Mino-shi joint electoral district (3 members). This change will take effect from the Prefectural Assembly Elections scheduled for April 2019. ●Inquiries: Election Administration Commission (Ken Senkyo Kanri Iinkai) ☎058-272-8106 (Japanese only)

Announcement Autumn Sports Competition for Disabled Residents This competition, now in its 16th year, is an athletics and team sports event held with the aim of increasing the participation of disabled people in society. Some of the events do not require preregistration, so attendees are free to show up on the day and participate. There will also be a bazaar put on by members of assisted living facilities. All are welcome to come along. ●When: September 24 (Mon., substitute holiday) 9:45 to 16:00 ●Where: Gifu Memorial Center (Gifu-shi) ●Inquiries: Gifu Sports Association for the Disabled (Ken Shogaisha Sports Kyokai) ☎058-273-1111 Direct line: 2542 (Japanese only) ●Search Keyword: 岐阜県障害者スポーツ協会

Announcement “Walk the 17 Nakasendo Stations 2018” Walk, eat and experience the Nakasendo through this year’s “Walk the 17 Nakasendo Stations” programs. Why not visit the Nakasendo and refresh your mind and body through the various activities, food and culture on offer. ●When: September 29 (Sat.) to November 30 (Fri.) ●Where: the Nakasendo and surrounding area within Gifu prefecture. ●Cost/How to apply/Application deadline: varies by program ●Inquiries: Gifu Historical Roads Tourism Office (Gifu Rekishi Kaido Tourism Jimukyoku) ☎0584-71-6134 (Japanese only) ●Search Keyword: 中山道ぎふ１７宿歩き旅

Examination Seeking New Students for Gifu International Takumi Academy ●Examination dates: ①Vocational Skills Development Junior College: general admission by recommendation (ippan suisen) Production Engineering Course & Architecture Course → October 26 (Fri.) ②Vocational Skills Development School: general admission (ippan boshu) (first recruitment period) Car Mechanic Course → October 19 (Fri.) ●Examination location: International Takumi Academy (Minokamo-shi) ●Application forms: International Takumi Academy, Prefectural Regional Branch Offices, or the Labor and Employment Division ●Application period: For ①: October 9 (Tues.) to 18 (Thurs.) For ②: September 18 (Tues.) to October 4 (Thurs.) ※Postal applications must be postmarked by the final day of the application period. ●Application submissions/Inquiries: International Takumi Academy ☎ 0574-25-2423 (Japanese only) ●Search Keyword: 国際たくみアカデミー

Examination Seeking Candidates for Gifu Prefectural Agriculture Academy Entrance Examination (for General Admission by Recommendation) ●Examination date: October 19 (Fri.) ●Examination location: Gifu Prefectural Agriculture Academy (Kani-shi) ●Applications: Distributed by Gifu Prefectural Agriculture Academy. Applications can be made by post. ●Application period: September 14 (Fri.) to October 5 (Fri.) ※Postal applications must be postmarked by the final day of the application period. ●Inquiries: Gifu Prefectural Agriculture Academy ☎ 0574-62-1226 (Japanese only) ●Search Keyword: 岐阜県農業大学校 This information is current as of July 20, 2018. Gifu Prefecture Public Relations Division: ☎058-272-1111 (Directory) (Japanese only) FAX 058-278-2506 Translation Cooperation: Gifu International Center http://www.gic.or.jp