Time Out
The IIA`s Thai Cooking Class was held on the 11
thof September, with
31 participants, including 7 from foreign countries. Ms Netrnapa Sakata,
a Thai resident of Iwaki, taught everyone Thai recipes using local
ingredients.
The main dish prepared was Green Curry, with participants also making
Som Tam Carrot (Carrot Salad), Thai Spring Rolls, Vermicelli Salad,
Sweet Potato Desert and Mango Smoothies.
The green curry, which was made with coconut milk had a distinct tingly
spiciness amongst its mild flavour. Sweet Potato desert was made using
coconut milk and everyone learnt that the key to bringing out the
perfect flavour in both dishes is to not over-boil it.
Spring rolls are made differently in each country with Thai Spring rolls
being made with a delicious Nam Pla fish sauce and have more
vegetables inside making them packed full of nutrients.
The tip with Carrot Salad was to cut thinly with a peeler and add lots of
dressing, making it very moreish.
Thank you Netrnapa and everyone who joined in the cooking class!
Inside this issue…
Time Out is produced by Division of Coordination and Citizenry Affairs
Iwaki City Hall 21 Aza Umemoto, Taira, Iwaki City
Fukushima Prefecture 970-8686 Tel: 0246-22-7415 Fax: 0246-22-7609 Email: [email protected]
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Iwaki Info 2
Information Board 3
IIA Events 3, 4
Festivals & Events, 5 Hospital Information 6, 7 October Events Calendar 8
(1) Individual Number mailing will begin in October!
The “My Number” Individual Number system is about to begin in Japan.
The Individual Numbers, each one unique to its holder, are important because they are required for procedures at municipal offices, etc.
From October 2015 on, your municipality will mail an envelope to your residence (at the address registered therewith).
The envelope contains a “Notification Card” with your Individual Number on it. (2) Handle your Individual Number with care!
Keep your Notification Card at hand and be careful not to throw it away or fold/tear it.
To avoid illegitimate use of your Individual Number, do not tell it to others except as required.
(3) “Individual Number Cards” will be available!
Your “Individual Number Card” also serves as an ID card bearing your Individual Number.
To apply for an “Individual Number Card”, fill in and send back the application provided with the “Notification Card.”
(4) If you have any questions
Go to the site below, or call the number below. You can also contact the municipal office of the town where you live (Iwaki City).
・Web site: http://www.cas.go.jp/jp/seisaku/bangoseido/index.html
・Call center： 0570-20-0291 (English / Chinese / Korean / Spanish / Portuguese) [Until 30 September 2015]
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 17:30 (not available on weekends or holidays) [From 1 October 2015 through 31 March 2016]
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 20:00 Weekends/holidays 9:30 – 17:30 (Not available during the New Year’s holiday)
* Navi-Dial call charges will apply.
Iwaki City Government:
Resident Register Group, Public Affairs Division (For Notification Card and Individual Number Card related inquiries) 0246-22-7444
マイナンバー につい 説明文 中国語 韓国語 も用意し います 欲しい方 IIAに 連絡くだ い
Information regarding the “My Number”Individual Number is also available in Korean and Chinese. Please contact the IIA if you would like a Korean or Chinese version.
‘마이 넘버’에 대한 설명문은 중국어와 한국어도 준비되어 있으므로 필요하신 분은 IIA 로 연락해 주세요.
关于 个人编号 ，有中文和韩语的说明文，需要的人请与 IIA 联络。
Envelope
Please don’t throw it away
Your Individual Number
Notification Card
front
back Application
front
front
back back
Individual Number Card
A. Speaking Course:
October 1 to December 3 – Thursdays, 10am-12pm B. Writing Course:
October 1 to December 3 – Thursdays, 1pm-3pm C. Reading Course:
September 30 to December 2 – Wednesdays, 10am-12pm D. Japanese Culture Course:
September 30 to December 2 – Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm
Participants: 15 people per class
Number of Classes: 10 classes per course Class Fee: Free
Course Materials: Textbooks will need to be purchased.
Venue: Lifelong Learning Plaza (Shogai Gakushu Plaza), Washington Hotel (4th floor) Lecturers: Volunteer teachers from IIA members
Please contact the IIA for more information about the classes. The content of the classes will be adjusted to the level of the students. If you are a first-timer to the IIA classes, please take the placement test to check your Japanese language level.
For applications and more information on IIA events, please contact the IIA.
TEL: 0246-22-7409 FAX: 0246-22-7609 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iia-fukushima.or.jp/
The information board is a bulletin board limited to IIA members. You can post anything as long as it is not associated with any profit organisation, religion or political-based. (does not apply to businesses with IIA membership) Please send us your posts by the 20th of each
month. We look forward to hearing from you.
There will be a charity event supporting Nepal. Date & Time:
Venue: Fee: Content:
1st November (Sun), 2-4pm
Joshoin Ganjoji Temple (Taira Nakahirakubo)
1000 yen (Those of high school age and younger, 500 yen)
There will be songs and an opportunity to chat with Nepalese singer Sundari Mica and find out about some of the work being done by Iwaki Citizens in support of Nepal
Note:
Application and Inquiries:
Application deadline:
Donation money will help Mica’s projects in aiding the education of impoverished Nepalese families and helping Nepalese women become more independent Kanako Lama (Support Nepal from Iwaki Group)
TEL: 080-2800-4594
Email: [email protected] 25th October (Sun)
Organiser Potluck Party is opening a networking event to help promote both multicultural exchange and exchange between fellow members.
For our first event, Canadian teacher Ms. Ariana Whitman will hold a Thanksgiving Day style event by encouraging exchange whilst making roast turkey. Please contact Ms. Takahashi if you would like to join in the event.
Date and Time: Venue:
Fee: Capacity:
12th October (Mon, Public Holiday), 11am-4pm
Iwaki City Cultural Centre, cooking room (2nd floor)
1000 yen for IIA members, 3000 yen for non-members
15 people
Contents:
Application and Inquiries:
Casual networking whilst making roast turkey
Chikako Takahashi (Potluck Party) TEL: 0246-29-8418 or 080-5576-1024 (mobile)
Email: [email protected]
Nihongo no Kai will be holding an Osechi (traditional Japanese lunchbox cuisine eaten during the New Year)
cooking class as a way of introducing a part of Japanese culture to all foreigners. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Date and Time:
Venue: Fee:
9th December (Wed) 10am-12pm Iwaki City Cultural Centre, cooking room (scheduled)
1000 yen
Contents:
Application and Inquiries:
Promote cultural exchange whilst making Osechi
Yoko Suzuki (Nihongo no Kai) TEL: 0246-62-3218 or 090-6788-0290 (mobile)
Mail: [email protected]
The IIA is still looking for volunteers for the Intercultural Understanding Lecture. If you would like to teach children about your country, culture and language please contact the IIA so we can sign you up. Anyone is warmly welcomed. We would really appreciate your help
30th October (Fri) Tsuzura Primary School (Uchigo)
6th Nov (Fri) Takasaka Primary School (Uchigo)
13th (Fri), 20th (Fri) Nov Oura Primary School (Yotsukura)
Time: held in the morning
Please contact the IIA if you can volunteer for a 1-2 hour workshop.
TEL: 0246-22-7409; Fax: 0246-22-7609 E-mail: [email protected]
We experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake and realised the importance of energy. Please come to our lecture where we will think about natural energy while making solar power panels by hand.
Date: Time: Venue: Lecturer:
Participants: Fee: Capacity:
October 18 (Sunday)
10am-4pm (please bring your own lunch) Higashi Nippon International University, classroom 101
Director General Morihiko Shimamura of the Iwaki Otento Sun Business Union
General citizens including students
IIA members, 1,000 yen, non-members 2,000 yen, foreign residents free
24 people (first come, first served) The IIA is promoting the teaching of Japanese to foreigners who would like to learn the language.
Anyone who has an interest in the Japanese language is welcome to participate.
We will learn about the functions and mechanisms of the Japanese language from a different angle to Japanese grammar taught in school.
Would you like to try and comprehend these language systems and teach Japanese to other foreigners?
Come along and realise the beauty and appeal of the Japanese language in order to teach it to other foreigners.
Date and Time: Venue:
Lecturer:
Participants: Fee:
Contents: Application deadline:
7th November (Sat) 1:30-3:30pm
Iwaki Lifelong Learning Plaza, Large Conference Room 2 (4th floor)
Professor Satoshi Abe, Junior College of Aizu, Faculty of Social Welfare
Anyone including IIA members Free
Learn about Japanese language systems 30th October (Fri)
Date and Time: Venue:
Lecturer:
Participants: Fee:
Contents:
Application deadline:
5th December (Sat) 1:30-3:30pm
Meeting room inside Iwaki City Cultural Centre (scheduled)
Professor Kazuo Okuaki, Koriyama Women’s University, Division of Home Economics and Welfare Information Major, former FCT TV announcer
Anyone including IIA members Free
Hear about proper Japanese and beautiful Japanese expressions from a former TV announcer
27th November (Fri)
Non-Japanese schoolchildren who need special guidance in Japanese have been increasing each year to reach up to 30,000 students throughout Japan. Schoolchildren with foreign ancestry who require such guidance have been on the increase here in Iwaki as well.
These children need special Japanese teaching urgently in order to adapt to Japanese school life and life in Japan. We will consider what kind of Japanese is necessary for these children. Anyone who is interested in supporting Japanese learning for children is welcome to participate
What comes to mind when you think about teaching Japanese to foreigners? We will study how to make effective lesson plans under the role and attitude of a volunteer Japanese teacher. Anyone who is interested in Japanese language teaching, regardless of nationality, can participate. We look forward to seeing those of foreign nationality participate as well.
Date and Time: Venue:
Lecturer:
Participants: Fee:
Contents:
Application deadline:
3rd November (Tue/Holiday) 1:30-3:30pm Iwaki City Cultural Centre, Meeting Room No. 3
Ms. Yumi Takeda from the Association of Japanese Language Teaching (AJALT) Anyone including IIA members
Free
Learn about Japanese language support for children.
30th October (Fri)
Date and Time: Venue:
Lecturer: Participants: Fee:
Contents:
Application deadline:
5th December (Sat) 10am-12pm
Meeting room inside Iwaki City Cultural Centre (scheduled)
Ms. Kyoko Nagashima, Japanese Teacher Anyone including IIA members
Free
Learn how to form effective lesson plans under the role of and attitude of a volunteer Japanese language teacher
27th November (Fri)
Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events
Your guide to what’s happening around Iwaki City and beyond this month
1st-25th October: Guri and Gura 50th Anniversary Exhibition @ Regular Exhibition Hall, Iwaki City Art Museum. From 9:30am to 5pm (museum entry closes at 4:30). Closed on 13th October. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rieko Nakagawa and Yuriko Yamawaki’s works with over 170 original illustrations on display. Entry fee is ¥800 for adults, ¥400 for high school and university students and ¥200 for primary and junior high school students. Free entry and different fees may also apply. For inquiries please contact the Iwaki City Art Museum: TEL 0246-25-1111
11th October: Alios Park Festival @ Taira Central Park (in front of Alios), Taira. From 11am-4pm. Alios Park Festival is held in the second Sunday of every month from April to November. There will be stalls selling food and drinks, works of art and handicrafts. There is a live stage with various performances by local DJs and dance groups. For inquiries, please email [email protected]. Website: http://ameblo.jp/parkfes-iwaki/
17th-18th October Machinaka Concert in Taira @ Iwaki Station and surrounding areas in Taira. Numerous local bands and dancers including Iwaki’s own Idol group Icle Girls will perform over two days in various parts of Taira. Visit the website and click 会 場案内 to view a map of all stage locations. For inquiries please contact the Iwaki Machinaka Concert Executive Committee: TEL 0246-47-0130. Website: http://www.iwaki-machicon.com/index.html (Japanese)
24th October: IMU Super Live 2015 - Sonar Pocket @ Kodama Memorial Auditorium, Iwaki Meisei University. From 3pm. Sonar Pocket will perform at Iwaki Meisei Univeristy as part of their annual university festival live concert. Ticket price is ¥3,800. Must be at least primary school age to enter. Times and other details may change. For inquiries please contact Iwaki Meisei University: TEL 0246-29-7118.
24th October: Yucho Rakugo performance by Shofukutei Tsurube @ Main Theatre, Alios Performing Arts Centre. From 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm). Ticket prices are ¥4000-¥5000 yen and ¥2000 for those under 22 years old. For inquiries please contact Alios Performing Arts Centre. TEL 0246-22-8111. Alios Ticket Centre: TEL 0246-22-5800 (closed Tuesdays). Website: http://iwaki-alios.jp/cd/app/?C=event&H=default&D=01633
2nd-4th October: Iizaka Fighting Festival: @ Hachimanjinja Shrine, Iizaka, Fukushima city. 3 day festival with main highlight on 3rd
October (Saturday) when large stalls decorated in lanterns are rammed into each other. Main event starts from 8:30pm. For inquiries please contact Hachimanjinja Shrine TEL: 024-542-2560. Website: http://hachimanjinja.info/
We experienced a fair amount of turbulent weather including recent heavy rains during the change of seasons. But that period has finally passed and it seems we are about to enter into a more pleasant autumn. Autumn is said to bring out peoples’ appetite due to the variety of delicious foods that come into season during autumn such as chestnuts, mushrooms, sweet potato as well as newly harvested rice. The cooler weather also offers a great a chance to go out strolling to see the changing autumn leaves. Shiramizu Amidado Temple is one highly recommended place to see the autumn leaves so don’t miss out.
-Ben 弁
The following is a guide to hospitals open on Sundays and public holidays in Iwaki City during October and early November
October Guide
Sunday, 4 October
Taira Area Takahashi Clinic 9-12, 2-5 46-1231
Taira Area Yamaguchi Iin 9-12, 2-5 24-1811
Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788 Taira Area Shiga Seikeigeka-Geka (orthopaedics & surgery) 9-12 23-5050
Onahama Area Izumi Central Clinic 9-5 56-6677
Nakoso Area Kushida Hospital 9-5 63-3202
Joban Area Tokiwakai Joban Hospital 9-5 43-4175
Taira Area Watanabe Clinic (paediatrics) 9-12 25-1170
Sunday 11 October
Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Taira Area Hasegawa Seikeigeka Iin (orthopaedic surgery) 8:30-11:30 25-5691
Onahama Area Iwaki Central Hospital Fuzoku Shinryojo 9-5 53-3511
Nakoso Area Kojima Jiai Hospital 9-5 63-5141
Joban Area Iwaki Yumoto Hospital 9-5 42-3188
Onahama Area Konnai Kodomo Clinic (paediatrics) 9-12 73-8815
Monday 12 October
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Onahama Area Kashima Ladies Clinic 9-5 58-8577
Nakoso Area Sato Maternity Clinic (obstetrics) 9-5 65-6900
Joban Area Nemoto Naika Ichoka Iin (internal and gastroenterology) 9-5 43-4100
Sunday, 18 October
Taira Area Takahashi Clinic 9-12, 2-5 46-1231
Taira Area Yamaguchi Iin 9-12, 2-5 24-1811
Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Onahama Area Ishii Noshinkei Geka Ganka Hospital (neurosurgery and opthamology) 9-5 58-3121
Nakoso Area Kureha General Hospital 9-5 63-2181
Joban Area Hisa Iin 9-5 43-2313
Uchigo Area Aihara Shonika Iin (paediatrics) 9-12 26-5551
Sunday 25 October
Taira Area Takahashi Clinic 9-12, 2-5 46-1231
Taira Area Sakamoto Seikeigeka Iin (orthopaedic surgery) 9-12, 2-5 38-2830 Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Onahama Area Kashima Hospital 9-5 58-8010
Nakoso Area Nakoso Hospital 9-5 65-7755
Joban Area Kato Naika Clinic (internal) 9-5 72-0072
Onahama Area Shiga Kodomo Clinic (paediatrics) 9-12 58-5505
Legal Consultations:
Iwaki City Hall provides free general legal consultations. Scheduled days are as listed on the calendar; however these are subject to change. Please contact City Hall (Hometown Revitalisation Division TEL 0246-22-7438) and confirm the date, time and place. Reservations are required for consultations.
For Iwaki City Council of Social Welfare consultations (held at the Social Welfare Centre), please contact 0246-23-3320.
Emergency Dental Care
All emergency dental care will be provided at the General Health and Welfare Centre (Sogo Hoken Fukushi Senta) in Uchigo.
This centre is open on Sundays and all national holidays from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. The reception closes at 3:30pm.
For more information please contact the centre on 27-8620. After Hours and Holiday Emergency Treatment
Centre
(Located in Iwaki Kyoritsu Hospital)
If you need to see a doctor urgently in the evening or on a weekend or public holiday, the After Hours and Holiday Emergency Treatment Centre is open at the following times:
Weekdays: 8pm - 12am
Saturdays: 8pm - 7am (next day) Sundays: 1pm - 12am.
Public Holidays: 9am - 12am. TEL: 27-1208
Emergency Contact Numbers Police: 110
Fire & Ambulance: 119
Children Emergency, First-Aid Telephone Consultations
The Fukushima Prefecture Children Emergency, First-Aid Telephone Consultation Centre (Fukushima- ken Kodomo Kyukyu Denwa Sodan) is a free telephone service that provides professional advice when your child has become sick during the night. This telephone service is available in Japanese only.
TEL: 024-521-3790 or #8000
From 7pm to 8am.
November Guide
Sunday 1 November
Taira Area Yamaguchi Iin 9-12, 2-5 24-1811
Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788 Taira Area Shiga Seikeigeka-Geka (orthopaedics & surgery) 9-12 23-5050 Onahama Area Mizutani Jibiinkoka Iin (ear, nose & throat) 9-5 73-1187
Nakoso Area Kushida Hospital 9-5 63-3202
Joban Area Tokiwakai Joban Hospital 9-5 43-4175
Onahama Area Kodomo Clinic Suzuki (paediatrics) 9-12 56-6336
Tuesday 3 October
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Taira Area New Town Jin-Naika Clinic (internal & nephrology) 9-12 46-0606 Taira Area Hasegawa Seikeigeka Iin (orthopaedic surgery) 8:30-11:30 25-5691
Onahama Area Iizuka Clinic 9-5 52-2225
Nakoso Area Mori no Kodomo Clinic (paediatrics) 9-5 38-7227
Joban Area Iwaki Kusakidai General Clinic 9-5 28-1145
Sunday 8 November
Taira Area Takahashi Clinic 9-12, 2-5 46-1231
Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Onahama Area Nakamura Hospital 9-5 53-3141
Nakoso Area Kojima Jiai Hospital 9-5 63-5141
Joban Area Iwaki Yumoto Hospital 9-5 42-3188
Onahama Area Shiga Kodomo Clinic (paediatrics) 9-12 58-5505
Sunday 15 November
Taira Area Takahashi Clinic 9-12, 2-5 46-1231
Taira Area Yamaguchi Iin 9-12, 2-5 24-1811
Taira Area Shirai Geka Ichoka Iin (surgery & gastroenterology) 8:30-12 25-3788
Uchigo Area Suda Iin 8:30-12 27-6060
Onahama Area Iwaki Central Hospital Fuzoku Shinryojo 9-5 53-3511
Nakoso Area Kureha General Hospital 9-5 63-2181
Joban Area Sakamoto Naika Ichoka Clinic (internal and gastroenterology) 9-5 72-2022
Taira Area Wakamatsu Iin (paediatrics) 9-12 22-3838
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 1
IIA Japanese Speaking Class 1
IIA Japanese Writing Class 1
Yu no Hanakai
Oct 2 Oct 3
14th Iwaki Global Citizen Festival
(Day 1) Spanish Cooking
Class
4
14th Iwaki Global Citizen Festival
(Day 2)
5 6
Chinese Course 2
7
IIA Japanese Reading Class 2 IIA Japanese Culture
Class 2 Volunteer Interpreter Training Workshop 4
Free Legal Consultations (Social Welfare Centre)
8
IIA Japanese Speaking Class 2
IIA Japanese Writing Class 2
Yu no Hanakai
9
10
11 12
Health-Sports Day Multicultural Networking Event
13
Chinese Course 3
14
IIA Japanese Reading Class 3 IIA Japanese Culture
Class 3 Volunteer Interpreter Training Workshop V Free Legal Consultations (City Hall)
15
IIA Japanese Speaking Class 3
IIA Japanese Writing Class 3
Yu no Hanakai
16
17
18
Lecture in Understanding
Energy
19 20
Chinese Course 4
21
IIA Japanese Reading Class 4
IIA Japanese Culture Class 4
Free Legal Consultations (City Hall)
22
IIA Japanese Speaking Class 4 IIA Japanese Writing Class 4
Yu no Hanakai
23 24
25
Universal Design Seminar
26
27
Chinese Course 5
28
IIA Japanese Reading Class 5
IIA Japanese Culture Class 5
Très bien Free Legal Consultations (City Hall)
29
IIA Japanese Speaking Class 5
IIA Japanese Writing Class 5
Yu no Hanakai
30 31
IIA Custom-made Plans
Très bien – Inquiries to Yamazaki-san 090-1934-0506
Yu no Hanakai – Inquiries to Ohba-san 0246-42-2135
Wa – Inquiries to Cho-san 070-6493-2859
Multicultural Networking Event – Inquiries to Takahashi-san 080-5576-1024
For more information on any of the IIA events, please contact Suko-san 22-7409
Counselling Service for Foreigners Yorisoi Hotline (Helpline for Foreigners): Consultation service available in Japanese, English, Korean, Tagalog, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Thai. Available languages vary depending on time. Are you having a problem with your visa, nationality, family, work, everyday living, discrimination, domestic violence, confinement or human trafficking? Please call us about any problem you may have. Your privacy will be protected. Free. TEL: 0120-279-226. Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm.
TELL Lifeline: TELL is a professional non-profit organisation that provides counselling to English-speaking foreigners all over Japan. The lifeline is staffed by highly trained volunteer phone counsellors and provides free, non-judgemental and confidential phone counselling and information 365 days a year from 9am - 11pm. TEL: 03-5774-0992. For more information, check out their website at http://www.telljp.com or e-mail them at [email protected].
Safety and Consultation Centre for Women (Police Box in front of Iwaki Station): For consultations related to women's safety. Free. Can only speak Japanese. 10am-6pm daily.
TEL: 0246-25-9344. Time: Sat 11am-3pm; Sun 10am-3pm
Place: Aquamarine Park
Note: IIA will be there on Sunday only
Time: From 1:30-3pm
Place: Iwaki Lifelong Learning Plaza, Large Conference Room
Inquiries: Coordination and Citizenry Affairs Division TEL 0246-22-7415
