September NAGOY A 9 CALENDAR 2011 平成23年9月1日（毎月1回1日発行） 第323号 発行所 公益財団法人 名古屋国際センター 〒450-0001 名古屋市中村区那古野一丁目47-1 Visit our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp or call us at 052-581-0100 English Edition 「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。 Photo: Toyohashi Fire Festival - Courtesy of Toyohashi City Hall. See page 8 for details of this year’s festival! What’s Inside: Guide to Nagoya City Sports Facilities, September Event Information, & Courses at the NIC Free Guided Tour of Nagoya (in English) 定期に開催しているガイドツアー The Aichi Goodwill Guides Network (AGGN) offer 5 free English-speaking tours of sightseeing spots around Nagoya. Guides are free, but entrance fees are to be paid by participants. For further info & reservations contact the AGGN at guide-desk@aggn.jp or 0561-75-6977 (Tel & Fax) Free Guided Tours ■Tours of Nagoya Castle: departs East Gate of Nagoya Castle every Wednesday and Saturday at 13:30. Entrance fee (500 Yen). No reservations needed. Reservations are required at least 7 days before for the following tours: ■Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology: departs museum reception on Saturdays at 13:30. Entrance fee (500 Yen). ■Atsuta Jingu Shrine: departs Main (South) Gate of Atsuta Jingu on Saturdays at 13:30. ■Osu Shopping Arcade: depart West Gate of Osu-Kannon Temple on Saturdays at 12:50. ■Arimatsu, hometown of tie-dyeing: depart Ticket Gate of Arimatsu Station 有松 (Meitetsu Main Line) on Saturdays at 13:30. Entrance fee (450 Yen). Join the English Haiku Ginko Walk on September 24 (09:00 -13:00). Begins at Osu Kannon Temple stepa, passes through the shopping arcade, and ends at Mondo Books in Kamimaezu for writing workshop and reading. For further information and reservations contact Leah at imaike2005@yahoo.com The Nagoya Calendar is printed on recycled paper that contains post-consumer recycled pulp. Entertainment Calendar What’s on in September - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change FIA F1 Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka 2011 世界選手権シリーズ第15戦 日本グランプリレース Movie Theatre Schedule The Japanese F1 Grand Prix returns to nearby Mie for the 15th race of the 2011 season. Twenty-four world-class drivers will compete over 53 gruelling laps of the world famous Suzuka Circuit 鈴鹿サーキット gaining top speeds of over 300 km/h. The 2010 race was won by German Sebastian Vettel. A Nagoya Station, FUSHIMI AREA 1.PICCADILLY ................................ (052)551-5461✪✩ 2.MIDLAND SQUARE CINEMA ................................ (052)527-8808✩ 3.GOLD GEKIJO & SILVER GEKIJO ................................ (052)451-0815✪✩ 4.CINEMA SKHOLE ................................ (052)452-6036✩ 5.109 CINEMAS ................................ (052)541-3109★ 6.MILLION MOVIE THEATER ................................ (052)212-2437✪✩ Meitetsu New Grand Hotel Midland Square Century Toyota Bldg. Kanko Hotel Hirokoji D ori Nakamura Police Station Exit 10 Hirokoji-Dori A Nagoya Racetrack Admission discount services: ✪: Foreign students (Must present alien registration card and student ID) ★: Women ¥1,000 on Wednesdays ✩: Women ¥1,000 on Thursdays Hotel com's Nagoya Jusco Bay City Matsuzakaya Tokai-Dori Meishu-cho Route 23 Ring Road Nagoya Tokyu Hotel Mitsukoshi Route 41 Maruei Nakagawa Canal 9.NAGOYA CINEMATHEQUE ................................ (052)733-3959✩ 10.TOHO CINEMAS NAGOYA BAY CITY ................................ (052)659-0111✪✩ C Piago C IMAIKE AREA Hirokoji Dori Chikusa Post Office Nagoya baptist Church Hilton Hotel B SAKAE, SHIN-SAKAE, YABA-CHO AREA 7.CENTURY CINEMA ................................ (052)264-8580✪✩ 8.Meien CINE SALON 1-2 ................................ (052)931-1701✩ D MINATO AREA Where: Suzuka Circuit 鈴鹿サーキット, Suzuka City, Mie When: Friday, October 7 - Free practice 1 (10:00 - 11:30), Free practice 2 (14:00 – 15:30) Saturday, October 8 - Free practice 3 (11:00 - 12:00), Qualifying (14:00 - ) Sunday October 9 - Japanese Grand Prix (15:00 -) Access: A 20 minute walk from Suzuka Circuit Inō Station (鈴鹿サー キット稲生駅); costs 1040 Yen, takes about 50 minutes from Nagoya Station (via Yokkaichi 四日市) - www.isetetu.co.jp Exit 1 Parco B D Listed below are English language movies being shown in Nagoya theaters. Listings are subject to change. Movies are usually shown in their original language with Japanese subtitles; some showings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide. ★ONE LIFE − いのちをつなぐ物語 ― dir. Michael Gunton，Martha Holmes–From Sept.1＜2＞＜5＞＜10＞ TV-Regular Bilingual Broadcasts ★COUNTDOWN TO ZERO カウントダウン ZERO dir. Lucy Walker- From Sept.1＜10＞ ★REMEMBER ME リメンバー・ミー Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin; dir. Allen Coulter–From Sept.3＜1＞ ★WINNIE THE POOH くまのプーさん dir. Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall–From Sept.3＜5＞＜10＞ ★LA RAFLE. THE ROUNDUP 黄色い星の子供たち Jean Reno, Gad Elmaleh; dir. Rose Bosch–From Sept.3＜8＞ ★THE SMURFS スマーフ Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays; dir. Raja Gosnell–From Sept.9＜10＞ ★GREEN LANTERN グリーン・ランタン Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively; dir. Martin Campbell–From Sept.10＜2＞＜5＞ ★HANNA ハンナ #3 (NHK) Everyday @ 19:00, Mon -- Fri @ 21:00 / News Sun @ 23:00--24:00/ Yi･San #2(NHK Education) Tue @ 19:25--19:50 / i Carly Sat @ 8:35--9:00 / Curious George Sat @ 18:25--18:48 / STAR WARS CLONE WARS Season2（End 9/3） Sat @ 19:00--19:44 / Chikyu Dramatic [Repeat :Mon@0:00--0:44] Sat @ 22:00--22:45 / 90210 Season2 NHK BS Premium Saoirse Ronan,Eric Bana; dir. Joe Wright–From Sept.10＜6＞ ★SANCTUM サンクタム Richard Roxburgh, Rhys Wakefield; dir. Alister Grierson–From Sept.16＜10＞ ★BATTLE: LOS ANGELES 世界侵略：ロサンゼルス決戦 Aaron Eckhart, Bridget Moynahan; dir. Jonathan Liebesman–From Sept.17 ＜2＞＜5＞＜10＞ ★THE NEXT THREE DAYS スリーデイズ Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks; dir. Paul Haggis–From Sept.23＜5＞ ★PRIEST プリースト Fri @ 22:00--22:45/ glee (End 9/16) Fri @ 23:00--23:44 / DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Season6 (End 9/23) Sun @ 21:00--22:00/ Dong Yi #6 (Nagoya TV) Mon @ 25:59--26:54 /Las Vegas Tue @ 25:59--26:54 / DAMAGES Season2（End 9/20） @ 25:59--26:54 /THE GUARDIAN（Start 9/27） #10 (TV Aichi) Sat @ 24:50--25:50/ MADMEN Season 3 (End 9/24) Paul Bettany, Karl Urban; dir. Scott Stewart–From Sept.23＜5＞ ★GLEE: THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE グリー ザ・コンサート３D ムービー Lea Michele,Cory Monteith; dir.Ryan Murphy–From Sept.23＜10＞ www.taxbrains.com TaxBrains Accountancy Services Financial Adviser and Interpreter Certified Tax Accountant Hideo Katoh Supporting foreign investors establishing branch offices and Japanese corporations Consulting on tax issues and financial planning Preparation and filing of final returns according to Japanese commercial and tax law 02 Movies on TV 1@13:00-BSP- ZORBA THE GREEK その男ゾルバ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1964 NOSFERATU.EINE SYMPHONIE DES GLAUENS 吸血鬼ノスフェラトゥ 恐怖の交響曲・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1922 3@15:00-BSP- THE COTTON CLUB コットンクラブ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1984 4@13:00-#10- I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER ラスト・サマー 2・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1998 5@13:00-BSP- ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS コンドル・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1939 6@13:00-BSP- GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT 紳士協定・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1947 7@13:00-BSP- CHINATOWN チャイナタウン・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1974 8@13:00-BSP- THE AFRICAN QUEEN アフリカの女王・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1951 9@13:00-BSP- BUS STOP バス停留所・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1956 12@13:00-BSP- MARCELLO,UNA VITA DOLCE マルチェロ・マストロヤンニ 甘い追憶 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2006 13@13:00-BSP- JEUX D'ENFANTS 世界でいちばん不運で幸せな私 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2003 14@13:00-BSP- MORT D'UN POURRI チェイサー・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1978 15@13:00-BSP- SAINT-JACQUES･･･LA MECQUE サン･ジャックへの道・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2005 16@21:00-#4SHOOTER ザ・シューター / 極大射程・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2007 17@0:50-#10TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. 気まぐれな狂気・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1997 18@13:00-#10- THE ABYSS アビス・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1989 19@22:00-BSP- THE JACKAL ジャッカル・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1997 20@13:00-BSP- RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY 昼下りの決斗・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1962 21@22:00-BSP- HIGH CRIMES ハイ・クライムズ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2002 22@13:00-BSP- A BIG HAND FOR THE LITTLE LADY テキサスの五人の仲間 1966 23@21:00-＃4- TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES ターミネーター 3・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2003 25@13:00-＃10- BASIC 閉ざされた森・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2003 26@22:00-BSP- THE GREAT ESCAPE 大脱走・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1963 27@13:00-BSP- GOOD MORNING,VIETNAM グッド・モーニング , ベトナム・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1987 28@22:00-BSP- OUT OF AFRICA 愛と哀しみの果て・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・1985 30@21:00-＃4- ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHID アナコンダ 2・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・2004 2@13:00-BSP- 1-15-28 Marunouchi, Naka ku, Nagoya, Japan (500m from Nagoya International Center) Contact us any time : Email: h.katoh@taxbrains.com Tel: 052 201 3006 Mobile: 090 8864 1274 Specializing in small to medium size business investors SING and DANCE for a CAUSE, a Charity Concert PSJNC 主催 チャリティーコンサート The Philippine Society in Japan, Nagoya Chapter (PSJNC) will hold a charity concert to raise funds for the completion of NAGOYA VILLAGE, a thirty-house community for the homeless in the Philippines and for the victims of the tsunami in the Tohoku Region. Featured performers are Studio Clara Ballet, Force Studio Hiphop, Core Belly Dancing School, Philippine Folk dances, and seven Filipino singers. When: Sunday, September 18 (13:00 - ) Where: Artopia Hall, Nadya Park 11F 名古屋市青少年文化センター アートピア Access: Yabacho Subway Station, exit 5 or 6 Admission: 2000 Yen. For details, please call PSJNC President Virj Salaver Ishii at 090-8737-6197 or Susan de Ono-Laset at 090-3306-7810. Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra - Subscription Concert 名古屋フィルハーモニー交響楽団定期演奏会 Featuring French conductor Frédéric Chaslin. Pieces will include Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess", Chausson's "Poem of Love and the Sea", Bizet's "Suite from Carmen", and Chaslin's own Wuthering Heights. When: Friday, October 21 (18:45) and Saturday, October 22 (16:00) Where: Aichi Prefectural Art Theatre Concert Hall 愛知県芸術劇場コンサ ートホール Tickets: S-7000 Yen A-6000 Yen B-5000 Yen C-4000 Yen. Available with P-code 141-064 from Circle K, Sunkus, Seven Eleven, & Ticket Pia. There is also a free Nagoya Philharmonic concert featuring pieces composed by violinists on Sunday, September 18 (18:30) at the Nagoya City Music Plaza 1F 名古屋市音楽プラザ1F 「音楽サロン」 in Kanayama (2 blocks north of exit 1). Daniel Gaede, the concert master of the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic will be performing a free private mini-concert with his Gaede String Quartet on November 15 (14:00 - 15:00) at the historic Nagoya City Archives Building. All 100 seats are up for grabs in a ticket lottery draw. To apply send a reply-paid post card to 〒460-8508 市民経 済局 文化振興室 to arrive between September 15 & October 14. - See www.bit.ly/ofuku-hagaki to find out how to write a reply-paid post. Autumn Moon Festivals at Tokugawaen Tickets for Friday practice are 4000 Yen for adults, 3000 Yen for students, 1600 Yen for junior-high students, and 800 Yen for children; only on sale at the gate. Toyohashi Fire Festival 第16回炎の祭典 When: Saturday, September 10 (10:00 - 20:30) Where: Toyohashi Koen 豊橋公園, Toyohashi City Access: A 3 minute walk from Toyohashi Koen Mae street car stop 豊橋公園前 or a 20 minute walk from Toyohashi Station (Meitetsu & JR). Toyohashi is the birthplace of "tezutsu" fireworks. These fireworks are hand-made, hand-launched fireworks that send an amazing pillar of flame directly over the person who launches it. The "tezutsu" display is the climax of the festival. As well as fireworks there are also stage events all day from 10:00 in support of recovery efforts in Eastern Japan. The highlight of the festival is the fire dance 炎の舞 (17:30 - 20:30) at the Toyohashi Baseball Ground (located inside Toyohashi Koen). Tickets are required. Buy in advance (on weekdays only until Sep 9) using P-code 619-460 from Circle K, Sunkus, Seven Eleven, or Ticket Pia. Tickets are priced between 500 and 2500 Yen. Infield (700 Yen) and outfield (500 Yen) stand tickets are only available on the day. ETJ-Aichi Workshop 英語講師向けのワークショップ English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) - Aichi is a professional development and networking group for aspiring, new, or established English teachers and school owners - join for free. This workshop will be run by Bob Pensak who will be show you how to use “magic in the classroom” and will present ideas for Halloween. When: Sunday, September 25 (10:00 - 12:30) Where: Sugiyama Jogakuen University in Nagoya (Hoshigaoka Campus), School of Cross-Cultural Studies, Room 108. Access: Hoshigaoka Subway Station (Higashiyama line), exit 6 Fee: 500 Yen, payable on the day. Pre-register on-line at etjaichi.kweto.com. Reserve seats no later than 2 days before the workshop date. There is a 70-seat limit. Traditional Crafts Exhibition 尾張名古屋の職人展 Gaede String Quartet Mini Concert 市長表敬ミニコンサート - ゲーデ弦楽四重奏団 徳川園の観月会 Tickets: There are 19 different categories of tickets. Tickets are available at Lawson with the below L-codes (l-tike.com/sports/f1) or from www.suzukacircuit.jp. Prices vary depending upon location and start from 11,000 Yen for adults and 3000 Yen for children (L-code 50283 & 50285) for a 2 or 3-day pass. There are also sections set out for seniors, ladies (L-code 50287), and group seats. Children’s and student discounts are also available. When: Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18 (10:00 - 18:00; last day until 17:45) Where: Oasis 21 and the adjacent NHK Nagoya Building in Sakae Admission: Free Watch traditional craftsmen making kimonos, candles, tofu, traditional confectionary, tatami, stone & wood crafts, dolls, clocks, lanterns, and rattan furniture. Some booths allow visitors (for a nominal fee) have a go at making some of the crafts. Special Exhibition: The Tokugawa Princesses 企画展: 徳川の姫君 The Tokugawa Art Museum holds many possessions from various princesses of the Tokugawa family, including those from the Tokugawa Shogunal family that rules Japan from 1600 to 1868 and the Gosanke (the three houses of the Tokugawa), among which the Owari Tokugawa were the most senior. How did these princesses, who stood at the pinnacle of female society, spend their days? Through furnishings, clothing, texts and paintings that these princesses may have viewed, held in their hands, and used to comfort their hearts, this exhibition will uncover their lives. When: Until Monday, September 19 (10:00 - 17:00); closed on Mondays except 9/19. Where: Tokugawa Art Museum 徳川美術館, Higashi Ward Admission: 1200 Yen. Students 700 Yen & JH & ES students 500 Yen - however free all students on Saturdays! Tsukimi 月見, literally moon-viewing, is a traditional event that takes place on August 15th in the lunar calendar. In 2011 it falls on September 12. The moon isn't always full, but its meant to be at its brightest and most beautiful. Free tsuki-mi-dango (moon dumplings) will be available in the Garden’s grounds - limited to the first 200 people. When: Sunday, September 11 (17:30 - 20:30); special extended opening time. Where: Tokugawaen 徳川園, Higashi Ward Admission: 300 Yen, under 16s free; Nagoya seniors (over 65) 100 Yen. Tokugawa Art Museum and Tokugawaen Access: By City or Meitetsu Bus - Any outbound bus from the “traffic island” bus stop at Shiyakusho Subway 市役所 Station. Get off at Tokugawaen Shindeki 徳川園新出来; costs 200 Yen. Coca-Cola Tokai Classic コカ･コーラ東海クラシック The par 72 west course at the Miyoshi Country Club hosts this annual golf tournament. Its an annual event on the Japan Golf Tour and attracts top players from across the Asia-Pacific region with this year’s winner taking home 24 million Yen (approx $US 300,000). Past winners include Ryo ISHIKAWA, former US Open winner Corey Pavin, and former US Masters winner Mark O'Meara. There’s more… Asian players dominate the Women's World Golf When: Thursday, September 29 - Sunday, October 2 Rankings and most of them will be here in Aichi for the Japan Where: Miyoshi Country Club 三好カントリー倶楽部, Miyoshi Women's Open Golf Championship 第44回 日本女子オープンゴル Access: Daily from 07:00 during the tournament there are 2 free shuttle bus フ選手権競技, one of the two richest tournaments on the LPGA of services to the course from: Japan Tour. The tournament is from Thursday, September 29 to • Next to Meitetsu bus stop #4 at Fujigaoka Subway Station (takes 35 minutes). Sunday, October 2 at the Nagoya Golf Club 名古屋ゴルフ倶楽部 in • Tsurumai / Meitetsu Toyota Line Kurozasa 黒笹 Station (takes 5 minutes). Togo-cho. Daily during the tournament there is a free shuttle bus Tickets: A 4-day pass costs 10,000 Yen for adults. HS students and under are service to the course from Akaike Subway Station. Tickets on the free! Tickets are available with P-code 682-419 from Circle K, Sunkus, Seven, gate cost 3000 Yen for the qualifying rounds (scheduled for Thursday Eleven, and Ticket Pia, or from Lawson with L-code 42334. Tickets on the & Friday) and 5000 Yen for the final rounds (scheduled for Saturday gate cost 3500 Yen for the qualifying rounds (scheduled for Thursday & & Sunday). Friday) and 5000 Yen for the final rounds (scheduled for Saturday & Sunday). 03 From the NIC - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - From the NIC - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minute subway ride from Nagoya Station. Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the Nagoya International Center at the basement level. The Nagoya International Center library and information counter are open 09:00 - 19:00 Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second Sundays of August & February. Car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate vicinity. Foreign Language Courses at the International Student Center 国際留学生会館 後期講座 Three different courses will be available this spring at the International Student Center (ISC) in Minato Ward. Courses will be conducted in Japanese. Course applications will only be accepted by visiting the ISC. Applications will be initially accepted on Wednesday, September 14 (18:00 - 20:00); applications will be accepted until courses are full. The ISC office is open Mon, Wed & Fri (09:00 - 20:00), and Tue, Thu, Sat (09:00 - 17:00). For information about course availability call 052-654-3511. ★Courses open to anyone residing, studying, or working in Aichi Prefecture ■Chinese Phrases for Travellers 中国語(旅行会話) Lessons will be taught by a Chinese international student. Learn useful phrases for when visiting China and get introduced to the teacher’s home province. Limited to 28 places. When: every Friday, October 14 to December 2 (18:30 - 20:00) Course Cost: 3000 Yen (8 lessons); text is extra. ■Korean Phrases for Travellers 韓国語(旅行会話) Lessons will be taught by a Korean international student. Learn useful phrases for when visiting Korea and get introduced to the teacher’s home area. Limited to 28 places. When: every Monday, October 17 to December 5 (18:30 20:00) Course Cost: 3000 Yen (8 lessons); text is extra. ★Courses open to foreign students enrolled at an Aichi university (and their families). ■Understanding Japanese Culture: Tea Ceremony 日本文化理解講座: 茶道 When: every Friday, October 14 to December 9 (18:30 - 20:00); no class on November 25. Course Cost: 2000 Yen (8 lessons) Limited to 12 places; participants will learn about the Japanese art of tea ceremony and get a greater appreciation of Japanese culture. ★ International Student Center Access: The International Student Center (ISC) is a 5 minute walk from Minato Kuyakusho Subway Station, exit #2 (see map). There’s more on our website - www.nic-nagoya.or.jp Follow the Nagoya International Center on Twitter @the_nic Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/NagoyaInternationalCenter “NIC Nihongo no Kai” Japanese Course for Adults ★To submit suggestions, comments and ideas, and for information about advertisements contact the editor at calendar@nic-nagoya.or.jp.★ NIC 日本語の会 The Center’s ever-popular program offers 7 types of classes ranging from conversation for beginners to kanji. Applications will ONLY be accepted on Sunday, September 11 between 11:30 and 12:00 at the information desk on Nagoya International Center 5F. You will need to fill in an application form (available on the day, from 3F Course Title Start Time Student Max Material Fees pamphlet boxes, or from the course website) and register for a short interview. You can only apply for one class. If a course is oversubscribed, course applicants will be chosen by lottery. Successful applicants will be asked to pay the participation fee in full; fee collection will start at around 13:00. Depending upon available places applications for second classes will be accepted from 13:45; there are some restrictions on class combinations, and applications for 2 KAIWA classes or 2 WRITING classes will not be accepted. Term: Every Sunday from September 18 to November 27 (11 classes, 90 minutes each). Participation Fee: 2500 Yen, plus additional fees for text and materials. Further Information: Call 052-581-5689 (Tue - Sat, 13:00 to 17:00). New Website: www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/nihongonokai Kaiwa -kiso 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 20 per class 1000 Yen Kaiwa -1 10:00, 12:00 18 per class 500 Yen Kaiwa -2 10:00, 12:00 18 per class 500 Yen Kaiwa -3 14:00 20 500 Yen Kana 14:00 15 500 Yen Kanji -1 10:00 18 1500 Yen Kanji -2 12:00 15 1800 Yen *Correct as of August 1; class types and sizes are subject to change. Nagoya International Center Children’s Japanese Class 子ども日本語教室 This course is taught by volunteers and is designed for children (born between April 2 1996 and April 1 2005) whose native language is not Japanese. Students learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. The autumn term has 11, 90-minute classes and runs every Sunday (10:00 - 11:30) from September 18 to November 27; 1000 Yen covers all 11 classes and there are only 30 places available. Applications will be accepted on Sunday, September 11 (09:45 - 10:15) at the Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3; fee collection will start at around 11:00. A parent or guardian should attend the application process and bring a filled out application form; part of the form needs to be filled out by the child’s school teacher. Forms are available from the 3F pamphlet boxes or from the NIC website. For further information call 052-581-5689 (Tue - Sun, 09:00 to 17:00). School Guidance Seminar for Children of Foreign Nationals 外国人の子どもと保護者のための進学ガイダンス Coming from a different cultural background, most foreign parents living in Japan have a different idea of what further education should be. The lack knowledge about the Japanese school system and the language barrier make it difficult for the parent to fully understand the potential further education choices available to their child. This Nagoya International Center seminar, in coordination with both the Nagoya and Aichi boards of education, will provide advice and possible options students will have available to them once they have graduated from Junior High School. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino, and Chinese interpreters are available by reservation. After the seminar, representatives from a number of local high schools will be available to answer your questions. The seminar is free, however places are limited to 80 parents and students. Reservations are required can be made by calling (052-581-0100) or visiting the Nagoya International Center 3F Information Counter. When: Sunday, September 25 (13:00 - 17:00) Where: Nagoya International Center 5F 13:00 - 13:50 - Preparing for further education after junior high school 13:50 - 14:30 - Past experiences of foreign students and parents 14:45 - 16:00 - Local high school and trade school information 16:00 - 17:00 - Booth consultations Global Citizen’s Program 2011 – Instructors Wanted! 地球市民教室講師募集 Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya? As part of its Classroom for Global Citizen’s program, the Nagoya International Center is looking for foreign instructors to visit schools and local organizations and introduce their home countries. We are looking for people: 1) who are able to communicate in Japanese 2) who are able to introduce their home country 3) who are available on weekdays during the day time 4) who are available for interview (by appointment), and training on Saturday, October 1 (10:00 – 12:00). Compensation: 6000 to 8000 Yen per assignment depending on the destination (income tax and commuting costs are included) How to Apply: Application forms can be requested by e-mail (koryu@nic-nagoya.or.jp),fax (052-581-5629), or can be downloaded in a PDF format from www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/koryu. Foreign Resident Medical Support Volunteer Training 外国人医療受診サポートボランティア研修会 2011 Interested in using your fluency in Japanese to help non-Japanese speaking foreign residents smoothly get through a hospital visit? This autumn the Nagoya International Center will be running a 5 lesson training course for those people who are interested in becoming a foreign resident medical support volunteer. The applications period runs from September 27 to October 8. Full details are on our website www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/medvol. Children’s Story Book Time 外国語で楽しむ絵本の会 - Come and share in the fun at the Nagoya International Center 3F Library & listen to foreign volunteers as they read a selection of books in their native language from the library's large collection of children's story books. All are welcome! Participation is free! ★Upcoming Autumn Schedule - Sunday, September 11 & October 9 (10:30 - 11:00) in English and Sunday, September 25 (14:00 - 14:30) in Korean & English - Nagoya International Center Services - Visit or call the NIC 3F for more information - 052-581-0100 ★Information Counter 情報カウンター Information service for foreign residents on daily life and sightseeing in Japan available in 8 foreign languages. Japanese & English is available Tuesday to Sunday (09:00 - 19:00). Reservations not required. See our website for service times in other languages. Tel: 052-581-0100 E-mail info@nic-nagoya.or.jp ★Free Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents 外国人市政相談 Information & advice for foreign residents on anything related to government administration such as labour laws, immigration, divorce, & taxation. When: Japanese & English are available Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00 (except national holidays). Reservations not required. See our website for service times in other languages. Tel: 052-581-0100 ★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談 Professional native English-speaking counselors are available to provide support to foreign residents who have difficulties with their lives in Japan. When: Weekdays (Tues - Fri) by appointment only Reservations: Call the NIC 3F Info Counter (052-581-0100) for more information. ★Information Counter and Civic Advisory Service Multi-language E-mail Support 各言語でメール問い合わせサービス Make enquiries directly with our multi-language staff via text and e-mail. Replies to enquires in French and Vietnamese may experience a delay due limited service hours. Portuguese → portugues@nic-nagoya.or.jp Spanish → espanol@nic-nagoya.or.jp Chinese (simplified) → zhongwen@nic-nagoya.or.jp Korean → hangul@nic-nagoya.or.jp Filipino → filipino@nic-nagoya.or.jp French → francais@nic-nagoya.or.jp Vietnamese → tieng-viet@nic-nagoya.or.jp ★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談 ★Free Counseling Service for Refugees and Asylum Seekers When: Saturdays 10:00 - 12:30 Reservations: To make an appointment, please leave your name & phone number on the answering machine at 052-581-6111. A counseling support staff member will call you back at a later date to schedule an appointment with you. - RHQによる難民定住者などの相談窓口 The Kobe-based Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a counseling service for refugees, convention refugees, their family members, and asylum seekers. Confidentiality is guaranteed. When: 1st, 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (10:00 - 16:00); on the Wednesday before if the Thursday is a national holiday. Languages: English and Japanese only. Where: NIC 3F Info Counter For more information call RHQ at 078-361-1700 (website www.rhq.gr.jp/english) Public Service Announcements 多言語情報をインターネットラジオで聞こう! Five minute-long public service announcements from the Nagoya International Center and the Aichi International Association are broadcast on internet radio station - Radio-iSCAPE - www.radio-iscape.jp. English broadcasts are on Mondays at around 16:00; on the following Tuesday if the Monday is a national holiday. Rental Facilities Available for Rent 貸施設ご案内 The Nagoya International Center has meeting rooms, conference facilities, and exhibition space available for rent at morning, afternoon, evening, and full-day rates. Substantial discounts, 30% off and more, are available for non-profit organizations and international exchange related events. Rooms are available for as little as 3500 Yen for a morning session! For bookings and further inquiries about our facilities, please call 052-581-5679 (09:00 - 17:00). English is OK! Full information is on our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/rentalroom 04 05 In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - In and Around Nagoya - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change - The Aichi International Women’s Film Festival 2011 あいち国際女性映画祭2011 Held annually since 1996 at Will Aichi in central Nagoya, this festival promotes works by female directors. Twenty-three films from around the world will be shown at the festival. When: Wednesday, September 7 to Sunday, September 11 Where: Will Aichi ウィルあいち, Higashi Ward Access: A 10 minute walk from Shiyakusho Subway Station, exit 2 (see map) Tickets: Advanced tickets are available for just 900 Yen until September 6 at Lawson (see L codes for each film), Aichi Arts Center, Will Aichi, and with P-Code 558-149 at Circle K, Seven Eleven, Sunkus, & Ticket Pia. Tickets can also be purchased on the day for 1100 Yen at Will Aichi (1F). ★Featured Films (English Language Films only) A full film schedule is available on the festival’s English website at www.aiwff.com/en. For full information about each film see the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) - individuals links are shown below. Image: The Kids Are All Right ©2010 TKA Alright, LLC/UGC Ph All Rights Reserved. ■Cherry Blossoms - Hanami /126 min. A romantic drama about a recent widower who learns of his departed wife's desire to live in Japan soon after her death. In German with English subtitles. When: Friday, September 9 (14:00) in the Will Aichi Hall (L-code:40914) IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt0910559/ FAE 26 - The Foreign Artists Exhibition - Artists Wanted! 外国人芸術作品展 - 作品募集! The long-running Nagoya Foreign Artists Exhibition will be held from November 1 to 6 at the Nagoya International Center. Organized by the Central Japan International Society (CJIS), with support from the Nagoya International Center (NIC), this ever-popular show continues to attract a diverse range of artists. Hopefully, the 26th exhibition will reach new heights of variety and quality. If you are a potter, painter, sculptor, watercolorist, photographer, printer, or are involved in any other kind of creative art form, then this exhibition presents an excellent opportunity for you to display your artwork, exhibited along side other local foreign artists from a wide range of countries. We are especially interested in finding artists who have yet to exhibit in this long-running show. To receive guidelines and application forms, please fax 052-774-0483 or download them in a printer-friendly PDF format from the Nagoya International Center website www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/fae. Please note that FAE 25 participants will be sent an application form automatically. The application deadline is October 13. Image: Cherry Blossoms - Courtesy of the Aichi International Women’s Film Festival ■The Kids Are All Right キッズ・オールライト /107min. Two children conceived by artificial insemination bring their birth father into their family life. Starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. Nominated for 4 oscars and won 2 Golden Globes. When: Saturday, September 10 (18:00) in the Will Aichi Hall (L-code:40921). IMDB: www.imdb.com/title/tt0842926/ Nagoya Reptile World 2011 ナゴヤ レプタイルズ ワールド ■Tomorrow Will Be Better 明日はきっとよくなる / 117min. Three Russian street kids, who live on their wits in a train station, take off to the countryside hoping to make it across the border to a better life in Poland. The film is making its Japan premier! In Russian and Polish with English subtitles. When: Wednesday, September 7 (18:30) in the Will Aichi Hall (L-code:40903) IMDB www.imdb.com/title/tt1814746 Image (right): Tomorrow Will Be Better © Pioniwa Film Inc. Japan's largest reptile event. Snakes, chameleons, lizards, turtles, and a few amphibians as well. The event features a guidance lecture for pet owners and a charity auction. If you have or are looking to own a pet reptile this is the event for you! Reiji Hiramatsu: Fifty Years of his Works 画家五十年の軌跡: 平松礼二展 A retrospective of Tokyo-born Aichi-educated contemporary Japanese artist Reiji Hiramatsu (b.1941). Where: Nagoya City Art Museum 名古屋市美術館 When: Tuesday, September 13 to Sunday, October 23 Open: 09:30 - 17:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays). Closed on Mondays (except 9/19 & 10/10), 9/20 & 10/11. ※Closes at 17:00 on 9/23 (national holiday). Admission: Adults 1100 Yen, students 700 Yen, 400 Yen for 6 – 15s. 100 Yen discount with a valid subway day pass / Donichi Eco Kippu. The admission price also includes admission to the museum’s permanent collection. Buy in advance (before September 12) and get a 200 Yen discount using P-code 764-729 at Ticket Pia, Play Guide, SunKus, and Circle K, or with L-code 43268 at Lawsons. Access: An 8 minute walk from Fushimi Subway Station, exit 5; located in Shirakawa Koen Image: New York - White Moon (1994) ©Private Collection Masterpieces from the Collection of Menard Art Museum 2011 メナード美術館コレクション名作展 A selection of Western art, Japanese-style prints, Japanese western-style paintings, sculptures, and designs from the museum’s 1400 item collection. Featured artists include Cezanne, Monet, Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Magritte, Rodan, Bourdelle, and Ensor. When: Thursday, September 15 - Friday, December 23 (National Holiday) Where: Menard Art Museum メナード美術館, Komaki City Open: 10:00 - 17:00; closed Mondays (open 9/19 closed 9/20, open 10/10 closed 10/11). Admission: Adults 800 Yen, students 600 Yen, children ages 6 - 12 300 Yen. English website: http://museum.menard.co.jp/english Access: A 15 minute walk from (Meitetsu) Komaki Station 小牧. Komaki Station is connected to the Kamiiida Subway Line. When: Saturday, September 24 (10:00 17:00) & Sunday, September 25 (10:00 16:30) Where: Fukiage Hall 吹上ホール Access: A 5 minute walk from Fukiage Subway Station, exit 5. Admission: Adults 1000 Yen, children 700 Yen (ages 6 -12). Advanced tickets (800 & 500 Yen) available with P-code 987-340 at Sunkus and Circle K. Image: Courtesy of Aichi Television Setomono Matsuri せともの祭 The Ragús Show ザ・アイリッシュダンス This popular and long-running festival offers a great chance to purchase some authentic setomono ceramics at cheap prices, and have a go at decorating your own setomono. On Saturday, September 10 (19:10 - 19:50) there will be a fireworks display; if rain on 9/10 fireworks will be on 9/11 (18:30 - 19:00). There is also the Miss Setomono Parade on September 10 (14:20 - 15:20). The Ragús Show returns to Japan after their sell-out 2009 tour. The Gaelic word Ragus (pronounced rah-goose) means ‘urge’ or ‘desire’. Ragus is a show of live, fast moving, traditional Irish music, song and dance. Evocative of times past, audiences feel the pulse of a rich and vibrant musical heritage and come away with a truly enjoyable and unique cultural experience. The essential Irish experience. When: Saturday, September 10 (09:00 - 20:00) & Sunday, September 11 (09:00 - 19:00) Where: In front of Owari Seto Station and along the Seto River. Access: A 5 minute walk from the Meitetsu Seto Line’s Owari Seto Station 尾張瀬戸 Admission: Free Image: © Seto City All Rights Reserved When: Saturday, November 26 (from 17:00) Where: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater 愛知県芸術 劇場大ホール Access: Located in Aichi Arts Center - next to Oasis 21 in Sakae. Tickets: 5,000 to 7,500 Yen. Available at via the P-code system at Circle K, Seven Eleven, Sunkus, and Ticket Pia (P 412-950), and Lawson (L 42668). Image: Courtesy of Chukyo Television Still Life from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Tradition and Innovation - 恋する静物−静物画の世界 This exhibition of still lifes, drawn entirely from the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, features European and American paintings and decorative arts from the sixteenth century to the present. It features 69 works of art including some the Museum of Fine Arts’ masterpieces ranging from Manet and Renoir to Kline and Braque. Familiar, easy to understand, and visually appealing, the still life has served as a platform for artists through the ages to express their artistic concerns and test their artistic mettle. When: Saturday, September 17 to Sunday, February 19, 2012 Where: Nagoya Boston Museum of Fine Arts 名古屋ボストン美術館 Open: Weekdays 10:00 – 19:00; weekends & holidays until 17:00; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday and closed next day) Admission: Adults 1200 Yen, students & over 65s 900 Yen, under 16s free Access: Outside Kanayama Station’s South Exit Website: www.nagoya-boston.or.jp Image: Paul Cezanne - Fruit and a Jug on a Table (c.1890-94) – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Famous Pieces Exhibition - From Picasso to Takashi Murakami 名品コレクション100選 ―ピカソから村上隆まで― Image: James Ensor - Self Portrait with Masks (1899). Courtesy of the Menard Museum. 06 A selection of 100 works of modern art from Okazaki City's 3 art museums, including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Takashi Murakami, and Egon Schiele. When: Saturday, August 6 - Sunday, September 25 (10:00 - 18:00); closed on Mondays. Where: Okazaki Mindscape Museum 岡崎市美術博物館 Access: Take a bus from Meitetsu Higashi Okazaki (東岡崎駅) - north exit - stop # 2 - bound for Chuoh Sougo Kouen "中央総合公園". Costs 360 Yen. Departs twice an hour on weekends, once an hour on weekdays. Admission: 500 Yen, children 250 Yen; admission is free for children who attend school in Okazaki! Image: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - Two Soldiers on Horseback (1881). Courtesy of the Okazaki Mindscape Museum 07 Daily Living Information Daily Living Information Making the Most out of Nagoya City Sports Facilities 名古屋市のスポーツ施設の利用方法 Municipal sports facilities can be used for various sports and other purposes. There are over 130 municipal sports facilities - including sports centers (with volleyball, badminton, basketball, and futsal courts), tennis courts, baseball fields, athletic fields, football and rugby fields, gateball fields, and baseball stadiums. A full list of available facilities is available on line (in English) on the City of Nagoya website - http://bit.ly/nagoyasportslist. ★Example Costs Compared to private clubs and facilities, Nagoya’s municipal sports facilities can be rented at a very reasonable rate if used for amateur sports or public recreational use. There is no change in costs for weekends or holidays! A badminton court at Chikusa Sports Center’s #1 Arena from 09:00 - 12:00 costs 1800 Yen. A basketball / volleyball court at Chikusa Sports Center’s #1 Arena from 18:00 - 21:00 costs 3400 Yen. To rent the entire #1 Arena at Chikusa Sports Center from 15:00 - 18:00 costs only 8900 Yen! A tennis court at Meijo Tennis Courts in Kita Ward from 15:00 - 17:00 costs1000 Yen. The football pitch at the Tsurumai Athletic Ground in Naka Ward from 17:30 - 21:30 costs 4700 Yen + lighting costs. The Chikusa Koen Baseball Ground in Chikusa Ward from 08:30 - 12:00 costs 1900 Yen If you would like to use a facility for a game with friends or colleagues, the person reserving the facility has to first pre-register. User registration applications are free and are accepted at each facility or at the Sports Information Center (located opposite the Nippon Gaishi Arena in Kasadera). On registration you will receive a user number and PIN. You can then reserve a sports facility for use either in person at the facility or on the Internet (some facilities excluded). There are no registration or annual membership fees. ★Reserving a Facility Through Lottery The usage of courts and facilities are first filled by lottery: For the exclusive use of an arena or facility (全面専用) - you can enter the usage lottery between January 1 - 19 (for April to September) and July 1 to July 19 (for October to March). For a tennis court, part of an arena (example badminton court), baseball ground etc (一部専用) - you can enter the usage lottery held 2 months before your desired month. Payment of rental fees decided by lottery can be made by direct debit or in cash. Full details about the lottery and payment is available here - http://bit.ly/nagsports2 ★Reserving Available Facilities on a First-Come Basis Any facilities not taken during the lottery are available on a first-come basis and usage fees can be paid in cash on the day (except Shonai Green Plaza). You can check the availability of facilities and reserve them on-line on the Nagoya City Sports and Recreation Information System website (08:00 24:00) - http://bit.ly/nagoyasports. The interface is all in Japanese as shown below in steps 1 to 3. ■Step 1 - Select items ① to ⑥ then press the start search button ⑦. ■Step 2 - If any facilities are open, a list of available facilities will appear. If you have registered to use the system you can now go ahead and reserve a place by selecting the 予約画面へ button. The example search results (below) are for a badminton court on September 1. ①Select activity (tennis, rugby, etc) ②Requested Date ③This date only (default) ④This date and the next day ⑤Time Slot (select 全供用 for all) – required information ⑥Area / Ward (select 全地域 for all) ⑦Start Search ■Step 3 The confirmation page will show your requested place, time, and total cost. The example (below) is for badminton at Nakamura Sport Center #1 Arena from 09:00 - 12:00 with a total cost of 1800 Yen. Enter your user number (利用者番号) and user PIN # (暗証番号) and select the “予約するReserve button”. Nagoya City Sports Centers are open from 09:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday, until 18:00 on Sundays and holidays, and closed either on Mondays or Fridays. Most sports centers have a heated, indoor pool and a training room with weights and machines. These facilities are open to the general public. ★Swimming Pools プール It costs 500 Yen for adults and 200 Yen for under 15s to use the city pools. Books of tickets are also available; 11 for the price of 10 and 25 for the price of 20. Additionally, a monthly pass is also available; 4000 Yen for adults, 2000 Yen for under 15s. Children under 6 need to be accompanied by an adult. A swimming cap and towel are required. ★Training Rooms トレーニング室 Training rooms usually include a number of treadmills, exercise bikes, weight machines, weights, and more. It costs 300 Yen for adults and 100 Yen for children to use the training rooms. A block of 5 tickets is also available; 1000 Yen for adults, 400 Yen for under 15s. Additionally, a monthly pass is also available; 1600 Yen for adults, 800 Yen for under 15s. Children under 12 are not allowed. Indoor shoes and towel are required. The below 13 locations have BOTH an indoor 25m pool and a training room: Parking at all facilities costs 300 Yen. ① Biwajima Sports Center (Nishi Ku) - city buses Meieki 11 (名駅11) and Meieki 26 (名 駅 26), depart from stops 10 and 11 from in front of Nagoya Station. Get off at Biwajima Sports Center; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052- 532-4121. ② Chikusa Sports Center is a 5 minute walk from exit 2 of Higashiyama Koen Station or exit 2 of Hoshigaoka Subway Station; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-782-0700 ③ Higashi Sports Center is located next to the Nagoya Dome and is a 2 minute walk from Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Subway Station; closed on Mondays. Tel 052-723-0411 ④ Kita Sports Center - city buses Kurokawa 11 (黒川11) or Sakae 1 (栄1) from Kurokawa Subway Station. Get off at Nakagiri-cho yon-chome 中切町四丁目; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-917-0501. ⑤ Meito Sports Center - Kan Hongo 1 (幹本郷1) city bus from Hongo Subway Station. Get off at Shogaisha Sports Center; closed on Mondays. Tel: 052-705-4948. ⑥ Midori Sports Center - Kan Naruko 1 (幹鳴子1) city bus from Naruko Kita Subway Station. Get off at Midori Sports Center; closed on Mondays. Tel: 052-891-7775. ⑦ Moriyama Sports Center is a 1 minute walk from Obata Ryokuchi 小幡緑地 on the Yutorīto Line (ゆとりーとライン) out of Ozone; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-792-7066. ⑧ Naka Sports Center is located between Shirakawa Park and the Hori River, and is an 8 minute walk from exit 4 of Osu Kannon Subway Station; closed on Mondays. Tel: 052-232-2327. ⑨ Nakamura Sports Center is next to Nakamura Koen and is a 7 minute walk from exit 1 of Nakamura Nisseki Subway Station; closed on Mondays. Tel 052-413-8021 ⑩ Nanyo Pool (Minato Ku) - Tokai 12 (東海12) city bus bound for Sun Beach Nikkogawa from Minato Kuyakusho Subway Station. Get off at Fuji-mae-go-chome; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-303-2015. ⑪ Showa Sports Center is located next to Fukiage Park and is an 8 minute walk from exit 4 of Fukiage Subway Station; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-733-6831 ⑫ Tenpaku Sports Center is a 3 minute walk from Ueda Subway Station; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-806-0551 ⑬ Tsuyuhashi Sport Center (Nakagawa Ku) is a 7 minute walk from JR Otobashi 尾頭橋 or Meitetsu Sano 山王 Stations closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-362-4411 There’s also a 50m pool: ⑭ Nihon Gaishi Sports Plaza (Minami Ku) is Nagoya City’s only 50m, 8-lane, Olympic-sized, indoor swimming pool that is open to the general public. The pool (8 lanes, 50m long, 1.2m deep) is open year round to the public Tuesday - Saturday (10:00 - 20:30), Weekends & Holidays (10:00 - 18:00). Closed on Mondays and at New Year. The number of lanes and opening times are restricted on some days. The pool is segregated to provide exclusive lanes for strong swimmers, walkers, slow swimmers, and general recreational use. Admission: Adults 700 Yen. Under 15s 300 Yen. A block of 5 tickets is also available; 11 for the price of 10 and 25 for the price of 20. Addition ally, a monthly pass is also available; 7000 Yen for adults, 3000 Yen for under 15s. Restrictions: To enter the ticket gate, all children need to be accompanied by an adult; children between 6 and 8 need to be accompanied by an adult in the pool, and children under 6 are not allowed. A swimming cap and towel are required. Access: a 3 minute walk from JR Kasadera Station, located off the JR Tokaido Line between Nagoya and Okazaki; closed on Mondays. Tel: 052-614-6211. ★Access Map on Your Mobile If you have an Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Nokia S60, or Windows mobile device you can view a Google map of Nagoya City Sports Centers and pools by reading the QR bar-code (left) with your mobile's camera. If you don't have Google Maps on your device you can download the App from m.google.com/maps. You can also access the map from a PC or laptop: www.bit.ly/nagsc-map 08 09 Bulletin Board Bulletin Board ★ About Notice Submissions - This is a free service - Meeting & Activities You can submit and renew notices in person at the NIC Information Counter or via our website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/bulletinboard. Submissions for commercial purposes & job hiring are not accepted. The NIC is not responsible for any problems that arise between parties placing notices & their respondents, and NIC reserves the right to refuse or edit notices. Cultural Learning Opportunities Japanese Language Classes ★Ever worn a kimono? No? Would you like to? Kimono & accessories provided! Fitting: 500 yen each time. Lessons: 4 times a month 1,000 yen per month. 1 minute from Kamejima Station. Tel /fax: 052-451-8582 ★Do you swing dance? - Want to learn how? Nagoya Swings is an international group that holds a workshop & dance party once a month in Fushimi. Come on out & dance with us. Beginners are always welcome, and you never need a partner. More info: nagoyaswings@yahoo.com ★Djembe & Didgeridoo Lessons - Learn to play traditional African & Australian music with an experienced musician in Nagoya. 1500 yen per lesson. Contact Fumi for more details at ganesha-head@r.vodafone.ne.jp ★Enjoy French Conversation Salon in a friendly atmosphere. 4000 Yen per month. 3 minutes from Kamejima Station. Contact Véronique for more details 090-2925-3421 or vero2929@hotmail.com French Class - intermediate and advanced courses using French cinema. Sat afternoons at the Nagoya International Center. 1500 Yen per class. Contact francais-a-nagoya@laposte.net. ★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana & sado classes every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month 13:00 - 16:00 at Will Aichi 4F, a 10 minute walk from Shiyakusho Station, exit 2. Classes planned for 12/7 & 12/18. Only actual cost charged for materials. Reservations to Ms. Suzuki at 0562-93-5213 or Fax to 0562-93-5214. ★Ikebana Communications - enjoy your stay in Japan & make new friends in an inter-cultural atmosphere by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat 6pm to 8pm near Nagoya International Center Bldg. Fee 1300 Yen per class. To join, please call Grace 090-4867-4262, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892 ★International Class of Japanese Calligraphy - Learn from qualified and licensed teachers in an inter-cultural atmosphere in Shinsakae. Every 2nd and 4th Friday from 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00. 500 Yen. Child care service 200 Yen. All lesson fees donated to the Red Cross. Contact Yuuca at 090-6035-2000. Map at http://ameblo.jp/yuucakoikoi ★Japanese Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony in English. Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to traditional Japanese dishes. Flower arranging & tea ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons OK. Call Hideko at 052-211-2586. ★Japanese Cooking Class - New casual, friendly cooking class. Looking for members. E-mail Junko at s.tjme@nifty.com ★Learn to Play the Koto - a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument. One-on-one lessons by appointment. Lessons designed for female students. Trial lesson 1000 Yen. A 3-minute walk from Kakuozan Station. Call Ms. Yamamoto at 090-1797-8744 (or pemifuru@t.vodafone.ne.jp); English is OK. Full details at http://web.me.com/a.koto/E. ★Like dancing? Let's dance without memorizing steps. Latin music makes you feel healthy and happy. No need to be a professional dancer, just feel the rhythm. Write an e-mail to friendsforfreejp@gmail.com (Carlos). ★Let’s Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Calling all foreign women! Join us and try on a variety of kimonos and learn about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Saturday (13:00 - 15:00) at Atsuta Lifelong Learning Center - a 15 minute walk from Hibino Subway Station, exit 1. Participation fee only 500 Yen. Call or fax to reserve your place 052-681-9414. Multilanguage Lessons / Exchange - Pick up the trend and learn the most spoken language in the World - Mandarin Chinese! Also learn about the culture & unique business practices. Y1000/person. Gathering takes place around Kitanagoya or Nagoya; exact location TBC. Contact Carol at carwylau@yahoo.ca ★Piano Lessons - one-on-one piano lessons in English. 4 times a month 45min lessons. Contact Ms, Noriko Kugimoto 090-6181-1274 or noriko.kugimoto@gmail.com ★Piano Lessons in English/Chinese with an experienced piano teacher with a DipABRSM qualification. Please contact Ms. Hiuyan (Ginny) Wong at ginwhy@gmail.com for more information. ★Pilates Lessons - one-on-one at Jingu NIshi in English using special pilates machines. Contact Maki at salvatoreg@softbank.ne.jp ★Sahaj Marg Raja Yoga Meditation: A state of balance and peace is achieved through features such as yogic transmission and cleaning. No fee to learn and continue and all are welcome. Contact Sriram or Nithya at 090-9825-3105 or e-mail: info@izumiconsultancy.com. Website: www.srcm.org. Spanish & Latin American Cooking - Just buying ingredients altogether, we will spend a good time eating after learning how to prepare: paella, tacos, cebiche, salads and desserts. Foreigners and Japanese welcome. Call Carlos 080-3644-5512. ★Traditional Japanese Calligraphy & Flower Arrangement for Ladies with a certified professional teacher. 2 hour long small group lessons for all levels; costs 1000 Yen plus 800 Yen for flowers. Tues @ 19:00 Wed @13:00, Thur@10:00, & Sat @15:00. 5 mins walk from Kanayama Station. Call Kazumi at 090-3300-1117 or e-mail kazumi33@m3.gyao.ne.jp. “Aichi Nihongo no Kai” Japanese Conversation Class - Mondays 10:00 11:30 at Aichi-Kankokujin-Kaikan 4F North Meeting Room - near Kamejima Station exit 4. Introductory, beginner, & intermediate courses available. 2,600 Yen (in total for all 13 lessons). Term: September 5, 2011 to December 12, 2011; Start any time. Call Keiko Murakoshi 090-9173-8136 or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp. “A-KA-SA-TA-NA” Japanese Conversation Class - Thursdays from 10:30 to 12:00 at the Aichi International Plaza; 2 blocks west of Shiyakusho Station exit 5. Classes September 8 2011 to December 8 2011 2600 Yen for 13 lessons. Can join anytime. Email: aloenagoyavol@hp.infoseek.jp. Call Kobayashi at 052-703-1869 or Tsukamoto 090-5105-6433. Iroha Nihongo-no-Kai offers Japanese lessons on Thursdays, 10:30-12:00 at the Nagoya City Volunteer Information Center, Fushimi Life Plaza 12F. Located above the fire station, opposite Shirakawa Park; exit #6 at Fushimi Subway Station. Next term: from September to December, 2011 for 2100 Yen per term (total 13 lessons). Join anytime! Call: Sionoya:09065951578, O’Brien 052-851-3436, Nakamura:0568-781804, or email irohanihongonokai@yahoo.ne.jp. ★Benvindos ao Curso de Japonês - Japanese Classes for Portuguese, Spanish & English Speakers. Tuesdays (18:00 - 20:00). Start anytime at the Nagoya International Center 5F. Level: beginners to JLPT Level 1 for writing and conversation. Qualified bilingual Japanese graduated teacher. Fee: 1000 yen for original texts and 3000 yen/four lessons/ month (Free Trial Lesson). Contact: cleanearth21@yahoo.co.jp (080-3646-1945) ★Japanese Language School “KANOWA”. Everyday (10:00 - 21:00). All levels. 2000 Yen for 2 hours. Private lessons. Contact Ms. Sato at 080-3657-4425 or e-mail kanowa.jp@gmail.com ★Japanese Language Classes - Japanese native helps you to speak and write in smooth & natural Japanese. Since intructor is only able to communicate in Japanese & English, applicants are required to at least able to communicate in intermediate English. Time: Saturdays 14:00-15:30. Venue: Near Nagoya Station, For further details contact Ito at 090-2922-2828 or wwjd.esther@c.vodafone.ne.jp ★Kanji Class - Would you like to study Kanji? Is the culture of Japan understood through Kanji? Open to those who can read hiragana and can speak conversational Japanese. Thursdays 19:00 - 20:30 at Medical Information Center Aichi (Meieki-minami 2-11-43, Nakamura Ward). 3000 Yen per month. Call Okihashi at 090-1724-3999 or 052-588-7040. ★“Kotoba-no-kai” - for non-native speakers of Japanese on Wednesdays & Fridays (intermediate level and up) from 10:00-11:30 @ Nagoya Josei Kaikan; A 3-minute walk from Higashi Betsuin Station. 1500 Yen for 15 classes. Call Ms. Izumi Hayashi at 052-937-8077. ★MER Nihongo Club Japanese Class - Thursdays and Saturdays 18:30 to 20:30 at My English Room in Shin Sakae (8 min from Sakae Station, exit 12); group lessons from Beginners to Advanced. 1000 Yen per month, start anytime. Private lesson 1500 Yen per month. Call Akiko 090-3956-1022 or e-mail myenglishroom@hotmail.com. Map at www.myenglishroom.jp ★NIHONGO KYOUSHITSU - Japanese classes for AET's in Nagoya. 1000 Yen per month. Upper beginners class Thursdays 17:30-19:00, beginners class Thursdays 19:00 - 20:30. Location is Fushimi Life Plaza Building 12F. Contact Yamada Sensei cell: 080-3629-1873 / home: 052-936-8485. ★Nihongo Kyoshitsu Imaike - Regular Japanese classes near Imaike Station, exit 1. Kanji (1000 Yen) and regular class (1500 Yen). For class times and directions contact nihongoimaike@gmail.com or nihongoimaike045@softbank.ne.jp. ★Helping Hands and Hearts Japan Japanese Language classes every Sunday (other days are negotiable) from 9AM to 5PM 60min of each at Will Aichi 2F Aichi NPO Koryu Plaza, 10min from Shiyakusho Station exit 2. All levels, Private lessons, 500 Yen per hour, Join anytime! Call: 080-3287-7982(softbank); email: info@hhahj.jpn.org. Other Services and Assistance Available for Foreigners ★Nagoya International Alcoholics Anonymous - Think you have a problem with alcohol? Call us @ 090-9938-0596. Meetings on Sundays at 19:00. www.jeaa.org ★Private Professional English Counseling Service - able to hold individual, couple, & family sessions privately & confidentially. Call Counselor Wallace at 052-362-8883. Fees negotiable. ★Personal and Marriage Counseling - available by professional counselor who has lived in Japan 20 years, free consultation, English or Japanese okay, confidentiality guaranteed, contact Ms. Nielsen at 0562-95-0857. ★General Union (Tokai Branch): We are a legally registered Japanese labour union open to all nationalities and all occupations. We are continuing to improve working conditions and protect workers’ rights. Visit our website at www.generalunion.org or e-mail is at tokai@generalunion.org. 10 Sports & Outdoor Clubs ★Futsal in Nagoya - A friendly game of 6-a-side FUTSAL. Takes place in Nagoya on Sundays and Mondays. Come and improve your soccer skills in time for the world cup! Email Chris at: c233sz@yahoo.co.uk ★Nagoya International Volleyball Club - A friendly, non-competitive, mixed game of volleyball for foreigners and Japanese people living in Nagoya. Meet on Sundays twice a month. Open to men and women of all levels. Get some exercise, have some fun and meet people of different nationalities. Find us on Facebook. E-mail: nagoyavolleyball@gmail.com ★Chubu Hiking International Club (CHIC) is a Nagoya-based hiking club that welcomes guests & new members who want to explore the mountains in the Chubu area. E-mail chic_nagoya@yahoo.com. ★Australian Rules Football - The Nagoya Redbacks - Training every Sunday. Contact Ben at nagoyaredbacks@hotmail.com or Tel: 090-9903-0550 Website: www.nagoyaredbacks.com ★Nagoya Dodgeball - a friendly game of Dodgeball every few Sundays followed by drinks in central Nagoya. If you're interested e-mail andyhart83@gmail.com, and always remember the five D's of Dodgeball: Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and ... Dodge! ★Free Judo Lesson for Beginners - at Associacao Calasans de Judo (ACJ). 5000 Yen per month. Free lesson and uniform for beginners. Mondays & Fridays (20:00) at ACJ Dojo located near JR Kasadera Station. Saturdays (18:30) at Aichi-ken Budokan. For more information call 090-2929-1360 or e-mail ajc.jp2003@gmail.com. Sunday Shonai Football / Soccer - friendly kick-about every Sunday from 15:00 behind the athletics track at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, a 5 minute walk from Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Subway Station, exit 2. They are on Facebook under “Shonai FC”! ★Tempaku Futsal Club: Friendly Futsal matches on Saturday nights at Tempaku Sports Center. Strengthen ties of friendship through the practice of futsal. Everybody is welcome! For more info e-mail Carlos at crm72.ver-mx@i.softbank.com ★Tokai Japan Canada Society Monthly Street Hockey - monthly street hockey practice on the 3rd Sat / Sun in the street hockey rink under the expressway near Shirakawa Park. TJCS members free. Non-members 500 Yen. Equipment is provided. Details on www.tjcs.jp ★Touch Rugby - Want to get some exercise, have fun and meet new people? Looking for people to make up the numbers for some touch rugby during the coming months. Email Chris (cvargyas@hotmail.com) for more details. ★ Yoga class in English - This is an easy Hatha yoga class in English taught by a certified yoga instructor. The class will meet one Sunday a month from 10:30-11:45 a.m. in Shin Sakae and there will be a 500 Yen fee to cover room rental. Please email me at gisellenolet@hotmail.com for more information. Current Affairs Discussion Group - Let’s talk about Current Affairs; local, national, international. E-mail: casnagoya2010@yahoo.co.uk ★The English-Japanese Social Klub - is looking for new members interested in regular meetings, activities, friendship, and fun. Interested? E-mail us at socialklub@yahoo.com for info. “’Klub’ with a ‘K’, ‘cause it’s cool that way.” ★String quartet - violinist looking for musicians to make a string quartet, gather every week or every two weeks. Any level welcome. Please contact Ester at esterderoij@gmail.com. Filmmaking: I want to meet people interested in Filmmaking around nagoya to share ideas and who knows to make some cool stuff in the future !! :D contact me on Skype by Lana2xp add me there. ★International Chamber Music Ensemble - If you play music, please join us. We are an amateur chamber international music group, we play once a month chamber music of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more. Many speak English and German. Contact Hitoshi (Hank) Watanabe Tel: 080-5115-4364 hank_watanabe12@yahoo.co.jp ★The Nagoya International Personal Computer Club - join computer users from many nationalities every 3rd Saturday of the month at Shooters Sports Bar in Fushimi to catch up with the latest information on technology and social media. See www.nipcc.org for details. All levels welcome! ★Nagoya Players Community Theater - For over 36 years, the Nagoya Players have been the Chubu region's premier international theatre group. We are always looking for volunteers to work with us on & back stage. Experience is not necessary. We are a teaching theater. contact@nagoyaplayers.info ★Japan & Asia Tour Club- Want to tour Japan & other Asian countries? Let us explore together as a small group. Email Dr Justin Paul- profjust@gmail.com ★Nagoya Reads - Calling all book lovers! We are organizing an English book discussion club in Nagoya. For more information, email Mike at mykolos@hotmail.com ★Nagoya Writes - We have monthly readings and occasional workshops. Fiction, essays, poetry, personal narratives, are all welcome. Or, you can drop by and meet other writers. For information contact Albert at qqma94r9@io.ocn.ne.jp or Paul at binf@naa.att.ne.jp Website: http://nagoyawrites.wordpress.com ★Nagoya Meet and Greet - A monthly lunch where 40+ women of various nationalities, interests, and ages gather to meet, eat, and greet. Great for new arrivals and those seeking new friends. Children's play area available. English is the language of communication. E-mail: Nagoyameetandgreet@gmail.com ★The Nagoya International Club - founded to promote a vibrant foreign community in the Chubu and Nagoya area, give people an opportunity to make friends, and introduce the Chubu region. Come have some fun! http://bit.ly/nagoyaclub Shirayuri Association - providing educational and cultural services to both Turkish and Japanese societies in order to promote the Turkish community in Japan, and further friendship between Turkish & Japanese communities. Located in Yabuta-cho, Moriyama Ku - Tel/fax 052-710-9808. ★TESOL M.A. Meetup - Doing a distance M.A. in TESOL? Looking to exchange ideas with other students in the Nagoya area? Email Mike at mykolos@hotmail.com for more info. Family Groups ★Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese: Chubu-Tokai - Offers friendship, support, & mutual help in adapting to Japanese culture & society. E-mail: chubutokai-rep@afwj.org. ★Chayagasaka Cooperative English Playgroup - for children 0 to 6 with at least one (English-speaking) non-Japanese parent. Wednesday mornings near Chayagasaka station; 500yen per session. Games, songs, snacks & crafts. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/ Email Eleanor at eleanorsug@yahoo.co.uk ★Foreign Mothers’ Group - Pregnant or just had a baby? Talk about your and share your experiences with other parents & health professionals. Meet 10:00 -12:00 every 2nd Saturday of the month (exc Aug. & Dec.) at the Nagoya City Women’s Center (exit 1, Higashi Betsuin Station). Website: www.tcp-ip.or.jp/~lorna/mothers. Call Misako at 052-847-0243 or call Lorna at 090-2344-8978. ★Breastfeeding class for expecting and new parents (times same as above)! Parents with older children and those preparing for a second/third child are also very welcome. Contact Maria at vassilevamaria1@yahoo.com ★Music Class in English - Do you and your kids like music? Join us and enjoy singing along to English songs. For 0-3 year olds. Contact Kiyono atinfo@momstart.org Tel: 090-8566-8678 ★Nagoya Foreign Fathers - Father / child activity group. Meets one Sunday a month for fun activity. Fostering dual nationality and international culture. Common language is English. Sign up via our Facebook group. ★English Family Group - Fostering bi-lingual & bi-cultural child-raising through socialization & academics. Fun, parent led activities in English for children of elementary school age, from families with at least 1 non-Japanese parent or recent returnees. Children and parents need conversational English. Meets 2 Saturdays a month in Nagoya. 500 Yen/month. Kawahara 052-836-0091 ★Nakamura English Playgroup meets each Saturday (except the 3rd Saturday of the month) from 10-12 at the Nakamura Lifelong Learning Center. All foreign & bi-cultural families, returnees are welcome. \300 per child, free the first time. E-mail neplaygroup@hotmail.com Religious Services ★Anglican / Episcopal Kani Mission - Mission station of the Anglican Chubu Diocese and the Episcopal Diocese of North-Central Philippines. English service at 10:00 every Sunday in Kani-shi, Gifu-ken. Stop at Shin-kani eki and walk 10 minutes towards Kani City Hall. Contact person: Rev. Deacon Glenn B. Yamashita 090-9903-4079 or 0574-58-0241. Website: www.kanimission.wordpress.com e:mail: akm.chubu@nskk.org ★All Nations Fellowship - Come join a vibrant, warm, and welcoming community for our English-based worship service at All Nations Fellowship every Sunday at 4 pm. ANF features the preaching of Dr. Michael Oh and Dr. Joe Kim. Enjoy contemporary praise music with our excellent praise band. Sunday school is available for ages 4-10. For more information and directions visit our website at www.allnationsfellowship.net. ★Nagoya International Baptist Church (NIBC), is located in the Tenpaku Ku. Service Times: Sunday Service (English only) 2:30 PM (fellowship time following the service). Attendees from all over the World! Ladies’ Bible Study (English only) 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10 AM (please call before coming). www.nibc.japanforchrist.com - Calvary Baptist Church (CBC) is also located in the Tenpaku Ku. Service times: Sunday School (Japanese) 10 AM; Morning Service (Japanese) 11 AM. Ladies’ Bible Study (Japanese) 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM. www.cbcnagoya.japanforchrist.com - For further information about CBC & NIBC, contact pastor Tim Melton (fluent in Japanese and English) at 052-801-8064 or 08036505539. ★Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Services each Sunday near Gokiso Station, at Kitayama-cho 3-41; tel. 052-732-5176. Sacrament Meeting at 10:00, followed by English Sunday School; translation assistance available for other meetings. Friends & visitors always welcome. Call Nagoya LDS Mission 052-773-0755. ★Eternal Power Ministries - is a Christian based Ministry in Nagoya, specializing in teaching Biblical teaching. All Nationalities are welcome. Services on Sundays at 11:00 A:M and are led by Dr Rev Willie Legree. Please email bishopwillie@gmail.com for directions and more information. Website: http://www.eternalpowerministries.org/ ★Faith Charismatic Church (FCC) - We meet every Sunday at Naka Ward Sports Center (3F Room 3) at 10:00. Call Pastor Rebson at 090-1727-8902, Bede at 080-5139-6777, or Sister Joan at 052-718-4367. ★Gospel Bible Study - 19:00(Fri), 13:00(Sat)and13:00(Sun) for an hour. Contemporary gospel songs and Bible study with profound, exciting and applicable to daily lives teachings. Why don't you join us if you want to improve your life? 7-min walk from Nagoya St (Shinkansen). Call Mr Tan at 090-2922-2828 or e-mail to wwjtesther@yahoo.co.jp http://wwjdhiroko.blog59.fc2.com/ ★The IMMANUEL Christian Fellowship is an evangelical fellowship that welcomes Filipinos and English speaking people. Experience: warm fellowship, lively praise & worship songs, practical Tagalog & English sermon and Bible story lessons for your Japanese speaking kids. Sunday School @ 10:00 am and Worship service @ 11:00 am. For more information contact Ptr. Nino Solito @ 052-8759394 or 090-8540-8260 Website: www.icfnagoya.org ★Islam Ahmadiyya Mosque - hosts Muslim Friday Prayer at 13:00 and is open for five prayers. Offers study of the Holy Qu'ran, Arabic, and Urdu. Islamic library and cooking classes. Located in Meito Ward at Kifune 2-1602. A 7 minute walk across Route 302 from the Meito Post Office. Website: www.ahmadiyyat.jp Email: info@ahmadiyyat.jp Tel: 052-703-1868 ★Mikokoro (Sacred Heart) International Catholic Center Nagoya - English Masses every Saturday 18:00, Sunday 10:00 & 15:00; Novena, Wednesdays at 15:00. Confessions, baptisms, marriages available. Tel: 052-971-0334. Near Hisaya-odori Station. Website: www.mikokoro.net ★Nagoya English Fellowship is an inter-denominational Evangelical Fellowship with services in English & bilingual Sunday School for children. We meet at the Nishi Lifelong Learning Center above Joshin Subway Station, exit 6. The service starts at 11 AM. Contact: Willie Gonzales at 052-523-1775, 090-2579-1007 more information at http://nefchurch.org. ★Nagoya Glorious Chapel - Christian protestant church committed to Bible teaching, discipleship & evangelism through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ at www.yesngc.com Tel: 052-833-1092. ★The Nagoya Indonesian Catholic Community hosts Indonesian mass once a month (4th Sunday) in Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12.30pm, 8 minutes walk from Meijo Koen station exit 1. Email: katoliknagoya@yahoo.com ★Nagoya International Christian Assembly near Gokiso and Fukiage Stations has Sunday Services in English 08:30 to 10:30 - singing, preaching, Bible study, & fellowship. 18:30 to 20:30 - praise & worship. Filipino (Tagalog) Bible study 1st Sundays at 16:00. Website: www.nicachurch.org ★Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Friday Prayers & is open for five-time prayers Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature are also available. Honjin Station, exit 3. Call 052-486-2380 Website: http://nagoyamosque.com ★Nagoya Port Mosque - Friday Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for five time prayers, every Saturday special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer. Arabic lessons for children on Saturdays. On Route 23, between Hojin & Juichiya traffic lights, next to the over head crossing; parking available for 10 cars, except Fridays (11:30 - 14:00). A 15 minute walk from Inaei Aonami Line Station. Address: Nagoya, Minato-Ku, ZennanCho 33-3. Tel: 090 3251 5381 Nagoya Orthodox Church located near Arahata Station. Vespers on Saturday @ 17:30 & Holy Liturgy on Sundays @ 10:00. Call Fr. George Matsushima @ 052-734-9000 or e-mail: nagoya@orthodox-jp.com. Website: www.orthodoxjp.com/nagoya ★Nagoya Union Church - share fellowship & worship in English with Christians from many countries. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo Church near Takaoka Station, exit 2. Email: sun4pm@nagoyaunionchurch.com Website: www.nagoyaunionchurch.com ★New Testament Church - is an inter-denominational Pentecostal Fellowship committed to practical Bible teaching for daily lives and prayer through personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Sunday worship service is at 10:30am. Venue: Near Nagoya Station. For further details call 052-482-0928 or e-mail: wwjtesther@yahoo.co.jp You may also visit us at www.wa.commufa.jp/~ntc ★His Call Church - Making Disciples Church As a Team - An independent Pentecostal church located in Tenpaku Ward, Nagoya. Sunday Services from 14:00 at Nichiei Culture Hall - 1 minute walk from Ueda Subway Station, exit 3. Website: www.hiscallchurch.com e-mail: info@hiscallchurch.com Tel:052-807-0966 ★St. Matthew’s Anglican / Episcopal Church: English language service on the second Sunday of every month @ 17:30. A 5 minute walk from exit 4 of Gokiso Subway Station. Go straight out of the exit & turn right between Circle K and the police box. Inquiries: e-mail info@nagoyaanglican.org Website: www.nagoyaanglican.org ★Meito Christ International Church - Interdenominational English services Sundays at 17:00 followed by fellowship. Open to all, friendly, casual, served by Protestant pastor. Children welcome. Five minute walk from Fujigaoka. Map/info at www.meitochurch.org; contact Erin Sakakibara 090-3308-4148, erinsakakibara@mac.com ★Toyohashi St Mary Magdalene Chapel, Traditional Anglican Episcopalian services in English every Sunday (11:00 & 18:00) April 3 - July 24 & Sep 25 to Dec 18. Take the Toyohashi city tram to Shin Kawa, (2nd stop). Location: V.E.S., N.I Village Mansion 5F, just behind MUFJ Bank. Call Rev. Ivan Cosby 0532-47-4614 or mail cosby@vega.aichi-u.ac.jp 11
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