Event and Lifestyle Information Magazine for Foreign Residents 平成 27 年 5 月 1 日（毎月 1 回 1 日発行） 第 ENGLISH EDITION 367 Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp 号 発行所 公益財団法人 名古屋国際センター 〒 Phone: 052-581-0100 May 「Nagoya Calendar」は生活情報や名古屋周辺の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。 2015 5 450-0001 名古屋市中村区那古野一丁目 P2 NIC News P3 NIC Events P4-5 In and Around Nagoya 47-1 P6-7 Highlights P8 Entertainment Calendar P9 Living in Nagoya P10-11 Bulletin Board Okehazama Battlefield Festival. See page 6 for details. Photo courtesy of Toyoake City 1 2 3 4 The Nagoya Calendar is printed on recycled paper that contains post-consumer recycled pulp. Nagoya International Center News Nagoya International Center Events - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - Nagoya International Center Services - Visit or call the NIC 3F for more information - 052-581-0100 NIC Japanese Class for Adults NIC日本語の会 NIC Book Recycling Bazaar For non-native speakers of Japanese, up to 15-20 places available per N I C 本のリサイクルバザー The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minute subway ride from Nagoya Station. course. All lessons are held in Japanese, and knowledge of hiragana and Hate to see a good book go to waste? Come along to the bazaar katakana are assumed. In the event of excess applications, places will be and get yourself a bunch of books for a bargain and contribute to a Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the Nagoya International Center at the basement level. allocated by lottery. A range of courses are available from conversation The Nagoya International Center library and information counter are open 09:00 - 19:00 to kanji. See the website for more info at good cause while you’re at it. Proceeds go to the National Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundays of August & February. www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan for the promotion of Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate vicinity. When: 11 lessons every Sunday from 17 May to 26 Jul. literacy education in developing countries and the NIC Library for Where: Nagoya International Center the purchase of new books. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. ★Information Counter 情報カウンター ★Free Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents 外国人行政相談 Cost: 2,500 Yen for 11 lessons, plus 500-1,000 Yen for course When: Sun. 7 Jun. (13:00 – 15:00) Information service for foreign residents on daily life and sightsee- Information & advice in English for foreign residents on anything related to materials. Where: Nagoya International Center (NIC) 5F Conference Room How to Apply: Come to the NIC 5F Conference Room 1 on Sun. 10 May ing in Japan available in 7 foreign languages. Japanese & English government administration such as labour laws, immigration, divorce, & nd between 11:00 and 11:30. (Applications for 2 classes from 11:30.) International Exchange Walking – are available Tuesday to Sunday (9:00 – 19:00). Reservations not taxation. Phone or visit us Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00. Following completion of the application procedure, applicants will be required. See our website for service times in other languages. Reservations not required. interviewed. Payments will be accepted from 12:15. Application forms can From Nagoya University Disaster Mitigation ■Tel: 052-581-0100 ■E-mail [email protected] Tel: 052-581-0100. See our website for service times in other languages. be found at our 3F pamphlet box area or the NIC website at Research Building to Kakuōzan www.nic-nagoya.or.jp 国際交流ウォーキング Further Details: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on ★Free Counseling Service for Refugees and Asylum Seekers 難民相談 ～名古屋大学減災館から覚王山まで歩く～ ★Free Personal Counseling 外 国 人こころの 相 談 052-581-5689. Native English-speaking counselors are available on Sunday The Kobe-based Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a The Nagoya International Center’s volunteer NIC Walking Guides by appointment only to provide support to foreign confidential counseling service for refugees, convention refugees, their family NIC Japanese Class for Children are hosting a walking event to give Japanese and foreign residents members, and asylum seekers in English and Japanese on every Thursday of an opportunity to interact. The approximately 3.5 km course begins residents who have difficulties with their lives in Japan. To NIC子ども日本語教室 arrange a counseling session call the NIC 3F Info Counter at the month (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter. Reservations are at the Nagoya University Disaster Mitigation Building, a place of For non-native speakers of Japanese who were born between April 2, learning through the senses and physical experience that is open to 052-581-0100. required. For more information call RHQ at 078-361-1700 (website 2000, and April 1, 2009. Maximum of 50 places. In the event of excess www.rhq.gr.jp/english). the community, and ends in Kakuōzan. As well as learning how to applications, places will be decided on a needs basis. Students will learn prepare and what you should do in an earthquake and other Free Legal Consultations ★ 外国人無料法律相談 Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. disasters, stroll through tasteful streets featuring temples, shrines Free Legal Consultations with a certified lawyer available on ★The NIC Library ライブラリー When: 10 lessons every Sunday from 17 May to 19 Jul. and other historical buildings. English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Saturdays 10:00 - 12:30 by reservation only. To make an appoint- Over 10,000 English language books including travel guides, popular manga, Where: Nagoya International Center non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, and Japanese study guides. Borrow up to 6 Chinese language interpreters will be accompanying the walk. ment, please leave your name & phone number on the answer- Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons. When: Sat. 30 May (13:00 – 16:30) books for a period of 14 days! Membership is free and open to everyone resident ing machine at 052-581-6111. A counseling support staff How to Apply: Come to NIC 4F Lecture Room 3 on Sun. 10 May, Where: Walking course from Nagoya University Disaster Mitigation in the Chubu Area. A form of ID that shows your current address is required. between 9:45 and 10:15. Following completion of the application member will call you back at a later date to schedule an appoint- Research Building (名古屋大学減災館) to Kakuōzan (覚王山). Meet at Children can also get cards! procedure, applicants will be interviewed. Applicants must attend with ment with you. Nagoya Daigaku Station (名古屋大学駅) Wicket (改札口) on the their parent, guardian, or person responsible for their welfare (ie. Subway Meijo Line (地下鉄名城線) at 13:00. teacher, etc.). Application forms and information can be found at the 3F Cost: 100 Yen (covers insurance and printed material) - NIC Rental Facilities - pamphlet box area or the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp. Reservations: 30 places available (20 foreigners, 10 Japanese); Further Details: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division on reservations required. Visit or contact the Nagoya International Center Large Range of Room Configurations Available for Hire 052-581-5689. 3F Information Counter. E-mail: [email protected]; phone: 052-581-0100 Did you know that the NIC has rental facilities available for a large variety of uses? Development Training for Supporters of Foreign Annex Hall Students and Children – Beginner Course Understanding Japanese Culture - Ikebana For organizations holding an event which requires the grandeur of a full scale hall, our Annex Hall 外国人児童生徒サポーター養成研修≪入門編≫ 日本文化理解講座「生け花」 provides a total of 471m2 (250m2 Hall, 221m2 Entrance Hall). Up to 250 chairs and 60 foldable A training program (over 3 sessions) for supporters, carers and teachers Learn about Ikebana, a part of Japanese traditional culture, to help of foreign students and children which aims to help participants to tables are included, along with 3 screens, 2 whiteboards, 2 pulpits, and ample electricity supply. deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. This 6-lesson understand the circumstances of foreign children and related issues, and course is open to international students enrolled at universities in Being a fully featured hall means it also includes an audio control room, simultaneous interpreting to learn how to provide appropriate support. The course will be equipment and 3 interpretation booths. For those requiring the convenience of a separated area Aichi Prefecture and their spouses. conducted in Japanese, and is open to anyone interested in the When: Every Fri. from 22 May to 26 Jun. (18:30 – 19:45) for meetings, a 20 seat/82m2 conference room is included. We welcome visits and inspections, so education of foreign children. Places are limited to 30, which will be Where: International Student Center (国際留学生会館) Lecture Room if you would like to see the hall for yourself, please call us to arrange an appointment. determined on a first come, first served basis. (研修室) Conference Rooms When: ① Sun. 7 Jun. (14:00 – 16:00), ② Sun. 21 Jun. (14:00 – Access: Approximately 200m south from Minato Kuyakusho Large and comfortable rooms which can accomodate up to 84 seats (182m2). Some rooms can also be combined to create larger 17:00), ③ Sun. 5 Jul. (14:00 – 17:00) Station (港区役所駅) Exit 2 (2番出口) on the Meiko Subway Line (地下 Where: NIC, 3F, Lecture Room 2, etc. areas. The facilities also include whiteboards, pulpits and electricity supply. Make an enquiry on the below number for further details. 鉄名港線). Cost: 1,500 Yen for 3 sessions Japanese Style Room How to apply: By e-mail to [email protected] . Applications Application period: 12 May (from 10:00) - 30 May must be received on or before 21 May.