NAGOYA 52019 May AENGLISHL EDITIONENWebsite:D www.nic-nagoya.or.jpAR Phone: 052-581-0100 「Nagoya Calendar」は生活情報や名古屋周辺の C 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。 ,QWHUQDWLRQDO&KULVWLDQ$FDGHP\RI1DJR\D Working Together ZZZLFDQMDSDQRUJ Fully Accredited Learning Together (PDLODWWHQG#LFDQMDSDQRUJ E\$&6, :$6& Growing Together Phone/Fax: 0561-62-4196 Kinder-12th *UDGH Horikawa Flower Festival 2019. See page 6 for details. Photo courtesy of Nagoya City 1 2 The Nagoya Calendar is printed on recycled paper that contains post-consumer recycled pulp. Unauthorized reproduction of contents prohibited. Nagoya International Center News & Events 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 ★Information Counter 情報カウンター subway ride from Nagoya Station. Information on daily life and sightseeing in 9 Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the languages (times vary). Japanese & English Nagoya International Center at the basement level. available Tue. to Sun. 9:00 – 19:00. Tel: 052-581-0100, E-mail: [email protected] ★Free Personal Counseling 外 国 人こころの 相 談 Native English-speaking counselor available on Sun. by appointment to provide support to those with difficulties in their lives in Japan. Reservations: Call the NIC 3F Info Counter at 052-581-0100. ★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談 Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 by reservation only. Please leave your name & phone number on the answering machine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you back at a later date to schedule your appointment. ★Free Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談 Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential The Nagoya International Center Library & Information counseling service every Thu. (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter are open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 – 19:00. Counter. Reservation required. Inquiries: RHQ, Tel: 078-361-1700 (Website: www.rhq.gr.jp/english). Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundays of August & February. ★The NIC Library ライブラリー Borrow up to 6 books for a period of 14 days from NIC's collection of Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate over 10,000 English language books! Membership free, open to all vicinity. residents of the Chubu area. ID with current address required. Children’s Story Book Time 外国語で楽しむ絵本の会 Listen to foreign volunteers in the NIC’s 3F Library as they read story books in their own languages from the library’s vast collection of international children's books. Participation is free, and no reservations are required! ★Upcoming Schedule Sun. 12 May - English (14:00 - 14:30) Sun. 26 May - English & another language (14:00 - 14:30) Sat. 1 Jun. - English (10:30 – 11:00) at Nakamura Library NIC Japanese Class for Children NIC Nihongo no Kai Japanese Class for Adults NIC子ども日本語教室 NIC日本語の会 For non-native speakers of Japanese aged 6 to 15 (born For non-native speakers of Japanese (excluding elementary & junior high between April 2, 2004, and April 1, 2013). Maximum of 60 school students). All lessons are held in Japanese. A range of courses are places. In the event of excess applications, places will be available from basic conversation to kanji, with up to 15-20 places decided on a needs basis. Students will learn Japanese skills available per course. Preference will be given to residents of the City of necessary for school and daily life. Nagoya. In the event of excess applications, places will be allocated by When: Every Sunday from 19 May to 21 Jul. (10:00 - 11:30) lottery. (10 lessons) See www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai/ for more info. Where: Nagoya International Center When: Every Sunday from 19 May to 28 Jul. (11 lessons) Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons Where: Nagoya International Center How to Apply: Come to NIC 4F Exhibition Room 3 on Sun. Cost: 2,500 Yen for 11 lessons, plus 500-1,000 Yen for course materials. 12 May between 9:45 and 10:15. Following completion of How to Apply: Applicants must come to the NIC 5F Conference Room the application procedure, applicants will be interviewed. 1 on Sun. 12 May between 11:00 and 11:30. (Applicants who would Applicants must attend with their parent, guardian, or another then like to apply for an additional class may do so from 12:30.) person responsible for their welfare (ie. teacher, etc.). Following the application procedure, applicants will be interviewed. Application forms and information can be found at the NIC Payment accepted from 12:15. 3F pamphlet box area or the NIC website at Application forms can be found at the NIC 3F pamphlet box area or www.nic-nagoya.or.jp . the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai/ Further Details: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Further Details: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on Division on 052-581-5689 052-581-5689 Staying Up-to-Date with the NIC Social Media NIC Website NIC Disaster Information Should a disaster occur in Nagoya City, check the www.nic-nagoya.or.jp Follow us @the_nic Disaster Information section on the top page of the Keep updated on NIC events, NIC website for information in Japanese, English, subscribe to the NIC Mail Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino and easy Magazine, and browse back issues Japanese. Find us on Facebook of the Nagoya Calendar Bookmark http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/saigai/ for a direct link to updates. 02 NAGOYA CALENDAR Nagoya International Center News & Events NIC Japanese Class for High School Development Training for Supporters of Students Foreign Students and Children – Beginner NIC高校生日本語教室 Course For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April 外国人児童・生徒サポーター研修≪入門編≫ 2004) currently attending or aspiring to enter high school and A training program (over 3 sessions) for supporters, carers and teachers requiring assistance with Japanese language acquisition. of foreign students and children which aims to help participants to (Preference will be given to those residing in or attending school understand the circumstances of foreign children and related issues, in Nagoya City.) The class aims to help students acquire the and to learn how to provide appropriate support. The course will be foundations of Japanese necessary for their studies, to enable conducted in Japanese, and is open to anyone interested in the them to complete their high school studies and pursue careers. Limited to 20 places, determined on a needs basis. education of foreign children. Places are limited to 40, which will be When: Every Sunday from 19 May to 21 Jul. (14:00 - 16:00) determined by screening. (10 lessons) When: ①Sun. 9 Jun., ②Sun. 23 Jun., ③Sun. 7 Jul. (13:30 – 16:30 Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2 each session) Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons Where: Nagoya International Center 5F, Conference Room 1 How to Apply: Come to NIC 4F Exhibition Room 3 on Sun. 12 Cost: General participants 1,500 Yen; Students 1,000 Yen. Covers all 3 May between 14:00 and 14:30. Following completion of the sessions. application procedure, applicants will be interviewed. (If Application period: From Sat. 11 May (from 10:00) to Sat. 25 May vacancies remain after 19 May, applications may still be (17:00) accepted. Please contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Inquiries / Applications: By phone (052-581-5689), e-mail Division for inquiries about applications after 19 May.) ([email protected]), or www.nic-nagoya.or.jp Application forms and information can be found at the NIC 3F pamphlet box area or the NIC website at Registration and Information Session for www.nic-nagoya.or.jp . Further Details: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Disaster Language Volunteers & Language Division on 052-581-5689 Volunteers 災害語学・語学ボランティア登録説明会 Health Consultations for Foreign If a major natural disaster occurs in Nagoya City, language volunteers Residents will be present at ward offices and evacuation centers in affected areas to interpret information for non-Japanese speaking foreign nationals 外国人健康相談会 This comprehensive consultation session, held in conjunction who are in need of help. If you are interested in becoming a Nagoya with MICA (Medical Information Center Aichi), aims to help International Center registered language volunteer, find out more at a resident foreign nationals who might be hindered by differences registration and information session. in language and customs to feel at ease about their health, See the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for details of volunteer through early detection of illness, prevention, and providing activities, frequency of activities and requirements for registration. information about the medical treatment system. Interpreting When: ①Fri. 5 Jul., ②Sun. 15 Sep., ③Fri. 1 Nov., ④Sun. 2 Feb. support in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, and (13:30 – 14:30 each session) *Disaster Language Volunteer Vietnamese will be available. applicants will also participate in the Disaster Language Organized by Nagoya City Health and Welfare Bureau, Nagoya Volunteer Training Session from 14:30 to 16:30 (except 15 Sep.) International Center, and Medical Information Center Aichi, Where: Nagoya International Center health consultations will include a medical examination, Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division before urinalysis, body measurement, dental consultation, 17:00 the day before your preferred session. blood-pressure measurement, and medical consultation. Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division When: Sun. 19 May (13:30 - 16:00) Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: [email protected] Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1 Cost: Free Inquiries: NIC Information Counter, phone: 052-581-0100 Events supported by NIC NIC International Walking • 35th International Philippine Festival in 国際交流ウォーキング Nagoya The Nagoya International Center's volunteer NIC Walking 第35回名古屋国際フィリピンフェスティバル Guides are hosting a walking event to give Japanese and An international exchange event with the theme of Kasiyahan foreign residents an opportunity to interact while exploring the (Happiness) organized by Filipino residents from around the city.