hiro club news For your cultural life in Hiroshima 招き猫 Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) Ornamental maneki-neko (beckoning cats) have been popular since the middle of the Edo period (1603- 1868) as good-luck talismans. Made of clay, porcelain, papier-mâché, wood, or plastic, they are believed to bring good business to shops and restaurants. They are also often displayed as a sign of welcome in the genkan entrance of houses. The cat is sitting, but its tail is usually not visible. One of its paws is lifted close to its ear. It is beckoning in Japanese style – with the palm facing outward rather than the palm-inward style of Western beckoning. There are two basic types: cats with the right-paw raised are believed to bring good luck in business finance; those with the left-paw raised are for welcoming customers or guests. The length of the paw varies – the longer it is, the greater the reach of fortune. There are a few with both paws raised, but many people steer clear of them saying that it’s not wise to be too greedy. Many maneki-neko are based on a tortoiseshell cat appearance and are painted white with red ears and collars, a color connected with the good health of children (Abstracted from 『ニッポン風物詩』, p63, IBC パブリ ッシング). Some exhibitions related to maneki-neko and cats will be held this spring (see the Museums section for more information). The special exhibition of Onomichi City Museum of Art is an unique exhibition to introduce cat-themed art works from the Edo Period (A.D. 1603 – 1868) to the present. Onomichi City is well known as the town of cats. Many cat lovers visit the city to see cats all over the country every year. Also, there is a Maneki-neko Museum in the city. If you are a cat lover or not, Onomichi is a recommended place to take a short trip from Hiroshima City. April 2017 Hiro Club News No. 266 City Office Notices Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation News Movie Theaters Bilingual TV Programs Concerts & Plays Museums Sports - Hiroshima Toyo Carp Schedule 2017 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima FC Game Schedule 2017 - Hiroshima Dragonflies 2016 – 2017 B2 League Events - Seasonal Event Information - Municipal Facilities Lounge & Library - Library News - Trio-phone Service (multilingual interpretation over the telephone) - Assisting with International Cooperation - Garbage Disposal Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation International Exchange Lounge 1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0811 E-mail: [email protected] Tel. 082-247-9715 Fax. 082-242-7452 Visit the HIRO CLUB NEWS WEBSITE for information online. URL: http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ircd/english/hiroclubnews/index.html HIRO CLUB NEWS・CITY OFFICE NOTICES City Office Notices City Office Notices contains selected information from the Hiroshima City Newsletter, ひろしま市民と市政 Hiroshima Shimin to Shisei. City Office Notices is published twice a month and available in print at the International Exchange Lounge, and online at our website: http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ircd/english/hiroclubnews/index.html April 1, 2017 Topics ✣ Spring Concerts by the River ✣ Children’s Peace Camp ✣ Hiroshima Peace Camp Volunteer ✣ Hiroshima Peace Forum ✣ Temporary Closures Spring Concerts by the River 春の水辺のコンサート（P５） Free concerts will be held on the bank of the river across from the A-bomb Dome. DATE&TIME: Saturday, April 8, Sundays from April 16 to May 14, Saturday, May 27, Sunday, May 28, Sundays from June 11 to June 25, Noon – 4:00pm (Concerts will be cancelled if it rains) INQUIRIES: Kanko Seisaku Bu (Tourism Policy Department) Tel. 504-2676 Fax. 504-2253 Children’s Peace Camp 「こども平和キャンプ」募集（P４） DATE&DURATION: Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 4 (1 night 2 days) WHO: For elementary (4th – 6th grade) and junior high school students ACTIVITIES: Peace study sessions and a Baumkuchen (A German traditional pastry) making workshop FEE: Elementary school students: ¥2,300, Junior High School Students: ¥2,400 TO APPLY: Send a letter with all applicants’ name, address, age, telephone number, gender, school name, guardian’s name and stamped self-addressed return envelopes for each applicants (120mm × 235mm, with a ¥92 stamp) to Mitaki Shonen Shizen no Ie (Mitaki Children’s Nature Center) (1-73-20 Mitaki-honmachi, Nishi-ku 7330802). 48 participants will be selected. Children’s Peace Camp Volunteer WHO: 18 – 40 years old (excluding senior high school students) who can attend the explanatory meeting on Saturday, May 20 ACTIVITIES: Helping with the workshops FEE: ¥2,500 Edited and published by the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation International Affairs Department, International Relations and Cooperation Division Tel: (082) 242-8879, Fax: (082) 242-7452, E-mail: [email protected] International Exchange Lounge Tel: (082) 247-9715, E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ircd/english/index.html 編集・発行 公益財団法人広島平和文化センター国際部国際交流・協力課 市-1 HIRO CLUB NEWS・CITY OFFICE NOTICES TO APPLY: Send a letter with all applicants’ name, address, age, telephone number, gender, school name & grade (if you are a student) and stamped self-addressed return envelopes for each applicants (120mm × 235mm, with a ¥92 stamp) to Mitaki Shonen Shizen no Ie (Mitaki Children’s Nature Center) (1-73-20 Mitaki-honmachi, Nishi-ku 7330802). 16 participants will be selected. INQUIRIES: Mitaki Shonen Shizen no Ie (Mitaki Children’s Nature Center) Tel. 238-6301 Fax. 238-6302 (Closed on Mondays) Hiroshima Peace Camp Volunteer ヒロシマピースキャンプ サポートボランティア募集（P５） From Friday, August 4 to Monday, August 7, a camping site will be temporarily created at Hiroshima City University (Ozukahigashi, Asaminami-ku) for visitors coming to Hiroshima to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony. The City Hall is seeking volunteer staff to help organize exchange events for the visitors at the camp site. WHO: 18 years or older, excluding senior high school students ACTIVITY PERIOD: From Thursday, May 11 to Monday, August 7 EXPLANATORY MEETING: Applicants must attend one of the explanatory meetings held as follows: DATE&TIME: Wednesday, April 26, from 7:00pm Thursday, May 11, from 6:00pm Saturday, July 15, from 11:00am PLACE: Gojinsha Hito Machi Plaza (6-36 Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku) TO APPLY: Contact Shimin Katsudo Suishin Ka (Citizens Activities Promotion Division), or you can apply through Hiroshima City Hall’s website (http://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/ ). INQUIRIES: Shimin Katsudo Suishin Ka (Citizens Activities Promotion Division) Tel. 504-2113 Fax. 504-2066 Hiroshima Peace Forum This forum will be held in Japanese. ヒロシマ・ピースフォーラム（Ｐ６） This course provides an opportunity for Hiroshima citizens to learn about peace and the atomic bomb, and consider what kind of action they can take. WHO: Those who are 18 years or older and live, work, or go to school in Hiroshima City DATE&TIME: Saturday, May 13 1:30pm – 5:00pm Saturday, May 27 1:30pm – 5:00pm Saturday, June 10 9:00am – 11:00am Saturday, June 24 1:30pm – 5:00pm Saturday, July 8 1:30pm – 5:00pm Saturday, July 22 1:30pm – 5:00pm PLACE: Peace Memorial Museum (1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku) HOW TO APPLY: Send a prescribed application form to Peace & International Solidarity Promotion Division, Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation (1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku), by Friday, April 21. Applications are available at the Division, ward offices and community centers. Or you can apply through Hiroshima City Hall’s website (http://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp). 50 participants will be selected. Edited and published by the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation International Affairs Department, International Relations and Cooperation Division Tel: (082) 242-8879, Fax: (082) 242-7452, E-mail: [email protected] International Exchange Lounge Tel: (082) 247-9715, E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ircd/english/index.html 編集・発行 公益財団法人広島平和文化センター国際部国際交流・協力課 市-2 HIRO CLUB NEWS・CITY OFFICE NOTICES INQUIRIES: Peace & International Solidarity Promotion Division, Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation Tel. 242-7821 Fax. 242-7452 Temporary Closures 臨時休館(P６) Yoshijima Indoor Swimming Pool CLOSED: Until Wednesday, April 5 Maeda Housing Higashi Ward Sports Center Swimming Pool CLOSED: Monday, April 10 – Wednesday, April 12 Nishi Ward Sports Center Swimming Pool CLOSED: Monday, April 3 – Thursday, April 6 Asaminami Ward Sports Center Swimming Pool CLOSED: Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13 Aki Ward Sports Center Swimming Pool CLOSED: Wednesday, April 12 – Friday, April 14 Saeki Ward Sports Center Swimming Pool CLOSED: Tuesday, April 11 – Friday, April 14 INQUIRIES: Sports Kyokai (Sports Association) Tel. 243-0578 Fax. 249-3641 Edited and published by the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation International Affairs Department, International Relations and Cooperation Division Tel: (082) 242-8879, Fax: (082) 242-7452, E-mail: [email protected] International Exchange Lounge Tel: (082) 247-9715, E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ircd/english/index.html 編集・発行 公益財団法人広島平和文化センター国際部国際交流・協力課 市-3 HIRO CLUB NEWS ・ HPCF NEWS Event schedules are subject to change. Please contact event organizers to confirm listed information. April 2017 CIR Question & Answer Day Are you looking for advice about Hiroshima? Come in for a chat with our C.I.R., Benjamin Swallow! DATE & TIME: Wednesday, April 26, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm PLACE: International Exchange Lounge (International Conference Center Hiroshima 1F, 1-5 Nakjima-cho, Naka-ku) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED: Reservations can be made in person or by telephone at the International Exchange Lounge TEL: 247-9715 (Lounge open hours 9:00 am – 7:00 pm) The East Building Is Closed until The Building's Reopening on April 26, 2017. Due to the renovation works, the exhibition rooms of the Museum East Building are closed until the building's reopening on April 26, 2017.