October 2015
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October 2015
the globe Fukuyama City's English Newsletter Vol 22 No 7 ISSN: 1340-5403 英語版情報紙 ふくやま国際交流協会発行 Fukuyama Association for Global Exchange (FAGE) OCTOBER 2015 the flower of autumn While many people think of cherry blossoms when they think of the flowers of Japan, it is the chrysanthemum (kiku) that steals the show in autumn. While the original species of chrysanthemums found in Japan had small blossoms, it was the introduction of Chinese varieties of chrysanthemums during the 8th century that brought the flowers you see around the country today. The chrysanthemum has been used in the emblem of the imperial family for centuries, and you can see this emblem in various places around Japan, such as at formerly state-endowed shrines. Chrysanthemums are also used as a decorative garnish on sashimi (if you were ever wondering what those yellow things were!). In Fukuyama, the chrysanthemum was designated as the flower of Shinichi and was later added as a flower of the city of Fukuyama when Shinichi was merged with Fukuyama in 2003. You can see the beautiful chrysanthemums of Fukuyama at the Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Fukuyama Castle, which will be from October 23 to November 16 this year (see page 3 for more details). Another way the flowers are showcased in Japan is in the form of kiku-ningyo, or chrysanthemum dolls. In this form of art, flowers are arranged into the shapes of dolls or other figures using wire frames. Some kiku-ningyo are occasionally displayed during the chrysanthemum exhibition in Fukuyama, although this style of art has become less popular in recent years. Be sure to check out this autumn flower around the city later this month! photograph Flowers at the Fukuyama Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Fukuyama Castle. in this issue the flower of autumn...1 fage events and services...2 fukuyama events...3 city services...4 notices from the city...4 medical information...5 hospital holiday hours...5 around the city...6 deep in the kitchen...6 in our neighborhood...7 japanese classes...7 movie information...8 2 FAGE Events and Services One-Pair Lesson: Free Japanese Tutoring for Foreign Residents Free one-on-one Japanese language tutoring for beginners is available through the FAGE office. Please apply in person at the Citizens’ Consultation Division, 1F Fukuyama City Hall. For more information, please contact FAGE by phone at 084-928-1002 or by email at [email protected]. International Fall Festival 2015 Sports Festival Culture Zone Walk & Hike Deadline extended to October 9! Meet new people while enjoying a Japanese-style sports festival! Explore the historical areas in central Fukuyama, collectively known as the “culture zone.” The tour will consist mostly of walking, but there will some areas of light hiking, so remember your best walking shoes! Date: October 25 (Sunday); 10:00AM-2:30PM (registration from 9:30AM) Location: Rose Arena (Fukuyama-shi Midorimachi 2-2) Fee: 500 yen for foreign participants (includes lunch) Please bring indoor shoes and your own drinks. Reservations required by October 9. When: November 8 (Sunday); 10:00AM-3:30PM Location: Meet outside Fukuyama Museum of Art Fee: Free / Reservations required by October 30. Max 30 participants. Please bring your own lunch, beverages, and a vinyl sheet to sit on outside if needed. Japanese Conversation Salon (Nihongo Kaiwa Salon) 日本語 FAGE hosts a Japanese Conversation Salon for introdutory and intermediate levels at City Hall every other Wednesday from 1:00PM to 2:30PM. This salon is meant for those who want a fun, studious environment to practice their Japanese speaking ability. The cost is a one-time payment of 500 yen the first time you attend, which entitles you to participate for a two month period. You may observe the class once for free. You must apply to participate or observe--stop by the FAGE office before class to sign up. The upcoming schedule for the Japanese Conversation Salon is the following: October 14 City Hall Room 302 (3F) October 28 City Hall Room 302 (3F) November 11 City Hall Room 306 (3F) November 25 City Hall Room 306 (3F) FAGE Library & International Salon Studying Japanese through one-on-one tutoring or studying on your own? FAGE has its own library of Japanese study resources located at City Hall--inquire at the FAGE desk at the Citizens’ Consultation Division for more information and to borrow books. Resources are also available at the International Salon, located on the 4th floor of the Fukuyama Central Library; however, they are meant for use in the salon. Borrowing those resources is prohibited. FAGE Online FAGE Facebook Page FAGE has a Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fukuyama.fage Like our page to get up-to-date details on international events in the Fukuyama and Hiroshima area as well as for information on FAGE events. (Some information in Japanese only.) FAGE Website For the more information about FAGE and for access to online editions of The Globe (with color photos!) as well as English, Portuguese, and Chinese monthly news pamphlets, please visit the Fukuyama Association for Global Exchange website at http://www.city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp/site/fage/ Specific page for newsletters: http://www.city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/shiminsodan/1034.html 3 Events in Fukuyama Autumn Rose Contest Fukuyama Children's Festival Various varities of roses will be featured during this contest. This is a nice chance to see some of Fukuyama's roses even if you can't make it to the annual Rose Festival! Various activities will be available for children at this annual festival in central Fukuyama. There will be a station where children can try out different jobs and earn “kid's money” that can be exchanged for goods at other activity stations. There will also be taste-testing corners and many other booths set up for children to enjoy. Event Details: Date: October 24 - October 25 Location: Fukuyama Rose Park (Bara Kouen) Contact the Fukuyama Rose Society at 090-3376-4354 with questions (in Japanese only). Fukuyama Chrysanthemum Exhibition This year marks the 60th annual Fukuyama Chrysanthemum Exhibition, where there will be approximately 1500 pots of large and small chrysanthemums, various bonsai trees, and small flower gardens. On November 3rd, there will also be a koto performance, a bonsai exhibit, and other events going on at the exhibition area. Event Details: Date: October 23 - November 16 Location: Fukuyama Castle Garden Contact the Fukuyama City Tourism Division at 084-928-1042 with questions (in Japanese only). Event Details: Date: November 3, 10:00AM to 3:00PM Location: Rose Com/Central Park Contact the Central Fukuyama Lifelong Learning Center at 084-932-7265 with questions (in Japanese only). Miyadoori Autumn Festival Enjoy lots of delicious food, a kimono fashion show, and many other forms of entertainment all along Miyadoori Street! Event Details: Date: November 3, 11:00AM to 4:00PM Location: Miyadoori Street Contact the Miyadoori Shouten-kai at 084-923-1719 with questions (in Japanese only). Touring Around Fukuyama Bingo Ankokuji Temple Founded in the 1270s and later renamed “Ankokuji” in the late 14th century. Several items in this temple are designated national important cultural properties. Address: 990-1 Ushiroji, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama 720-0202 Access: Take a bus bound for "Tomoko" from JR Fukuyama station to the “Ankokuji” bus stop. Approximately 3-minute from the bus stop. Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM Fee: 150 yen for adults / Closed irregularly Other Fukuyama Events For information on other events and activities in the Fukuyama Area, visit the official Fukuyama tourism website! Downloadable brochures, tourist spots, and event information is available in English. http://www.fukuyama-kanko.com/english/ Services and Notices from the City 4 Hello Work Fukuyama Hello Work provides advice and services to arrange employment for foreign nationals. Language services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available on Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM. Please bring your own interpreter for all other times. Address: Higashisakura-machi 3-12 (the building just east of City Hall) Tel: 084-942-0074 Free Visa Consultation for Foreign Residents In Fukuyama: Consultations are held on the second Saturday of every month from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Consultations are held at the Fukuyama Central Library in the meeting room on the second floor. Consultations are held in Japanese, so you must bring your own interpreter if you cannot speak Japanese. Reservations can be made until a week in advance by calling or visiting the library's conultation desk on the first floor. Reservations aren't necessary, but making one can help assure that the counselor can properly address your questions. Please contact the Fukuyama Central Library at 084-932-7222 (in Japanese only) with any questions. In Hiroshima City: Free visa consultation is also available in Hiroshima City. Areas of consultation include: employment of workers with special skills from overseas, getting a student visa, changing the status of visas, marriages and divorces, and obtaining Japanese citizenship. Free and confidential. Address: Hiroshima International Center, Crystal Building 6th floor, Hiroshima City, Naka-ku, Nakamachi Tel: 0120-783-806 (toll free) from landlines or 082-541-3888 from cell phones. English consultants are available only on Saturday from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Free Legal Consultations ① Houterasu - Free Legal Information Service Free Legal Consultations ② Free Real Estate/Property Consultations Free legal consultations are conducted at Fukuyama City Hall on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Those who are currently in court and/or arbitration are ineligible to use this service. If you cannot speak Japanese, you must bring your own interpreter with you. To make reservations and for other inquiries, please call 084-928-1188 (in Japanese only), or inquire directly at the Consumer Consultations Center (Shouhi Seikatsu Center) on the 1st Floor of City Hall. If coming to City Hall is too far for you, several other branch offices have free legal consultations as well. The same rules apply: you need reservations and you need to bring your own interpreter if you cannot speak Japanese. Schedule: October 21 9:20AM-12:00PM For reservations and inquiries, please call: Matsunaga Branch (084-930-0400) Kannabe Branch (084-962-5000) The free legal information service Houterasu can provide you with information in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog. It offers useful information regarding legal problems like: needing a divorce, difficulties with one's landlord, visa status issues, and work-related problems. The phone lines are open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM on weekdays. Please call 03-5366-6008 to make an inquiry. Consultations can be made anonymously. Free real estate/property consultations are offered at Fukuyama City Hall for those seeking information on buying property, selling property, renting property, etc. You must bring your own interpreter. Reservations and inquires can be made at 084-931-3977 (in Japanese only). Schedule: October 23 1:00PM-4:00PM Garbage Collection Information October 12 is a national holiday, so garbage will not be collected in areas where there is garbage collection on Mondays. Always remember to check your garbage collection schedules and be aware how to separate your garbage properly. English garbage separation information is available at Fukuyama City Hall or its branch offices. Paper Recycling Information The following Hallows locations will be collecting newspapers, cardboard boxes, books, magazines, and milk cartons for recycling from 10:00AM to 4:00PM on these days. 10/7 Minami Matsunaga Hallows 10/14 Shingai Hallows 10/21 Higashi Fukuyama Hallows 10/28 Ekiya Mall Hallows 5 Medical Information Health Consultation Information For reservations and more information, contact the Health Promotions Division at 084-928-3421 (in Japanese only). Adult Health Consultations Free health consultations with a health nurse, nutritionist, or dental hygienist available for those 40 years and older at the following location: Afternoon: 1:30PM-3:30PM 9/20 Fukuyama Sukoyaka Center (084-928-3421) Reservations REQUIRED Infant Health Consultations Free consultation services for parents who have any concerns about their baby or infant's health and well being. All infant health consultations are held in the morning (9:30AM-11:00AM). Fukuyama Area (084-928-3421) 10/6 10/13 10/20 FPCO RiM 7th Floor (7-11mths) (10AM-11AM) Hoken Center (8-9mths) Hoken Center (1-3mths) Matsunaga Area (084-930-0414) 10/20 10/21 Seibu Shimin Center (10-11mths) Seibu Shimin Center (5-7mths) Hokubu (Northern)/Shinichi Area (084-976-1231) 10/6 10/20 Hokubu Shimin Center (1-3mths) Hokubu Shimin Center (7-8mths) Hospital Holiday Calendar 10/4 10/11 10/12 10/18 10/25 11/1 Cl.Uda Ichouka-Naika-Geka (Okinogami) 922-2445 Cl.Take Naika-Ichouka (Kasuga) 943-5233 Cl.Ishii (Kannabe) 960-5565 Toubu (Eastern) Area (084-940-2567) 10/16 10/22 Toubu Shimin Center (5-7mths) Toubu Shimin Center (9-11mths) Kannabe Area (084-962-5055) 10/6 10/20 Kannabe Chuo Community Center (7-8mths) Kannabe Chuo Community Center (1-3mths) Numakuma/Utsumi Area (084-980-7704) 10/20 Utsumi Shimin Koryu Center (1-11mths)* *Excludes 4 month old infants, who should be taken to a designated medical office. Hospitals are open from 9:00AM-5:00PM. Please call ahead of time before visiting. Cl.Koike Yasuhara Shouni (Kounan) 932-3512 Cl.Miki Jibi-Inkouka (Daikoku) 922-5533 Cl.Seo (Imazu) 934-2233 Cl.Kittaka (Miyamae) 934-8555 Cl.Iguchi Sanfujinka-Shounika Cl.Monzen (Kannabe) (Ekiya) 963-0730 976-2211 Hosp.Teraoka Kinen (Shinichi) 0847-52-3140 Cl.Kitagawa (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-45-4572 Cl.Narasaki Geka (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-45-2311 Cl.ines Naika (Higashisakura) 973-1125 Cl.Fujimoto Geka Ichouka Koumonka (Mikado) 927-1414 Cl.Nishii Naika (NaikaShounika) (Tsubou) 948-0322 Cl.Takeuchi Jibi-Inkouka (Kasuga) 940-4666 Cl.Matsunaga Nougeka (Miyamae) 933-2184 Hosp.Numakuma (Numakuma) 988-1888 Cl.Takemaru Geka-Ichouka (Kannabe) 963-0367 Cl.Shibata Naika (Kannabe) 962-3633 Cl.Naito (Ekiya) 977-1070 Cl.Mishima (Shinichi) 0847-51-2103 Cl.Tsunekanemaru (Shinichi) 0847-53-8170 Cl.Okuno Naika (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-46-3500 Hosp.Isoda (Matsuhama) 922-3346 Cl.Koike Naika-Junkankika (Meiji) 922-3017 Cl.Takahashi Shounika (Miyoshi) 921-0026 Cl.Kimura Jibi-Inkouka (Imazu) 933-3817 Cl.Tagawa Naika (Takanishi) 934-1330 Cl.Katayama Seikeigeka (Kannabe) 962-0726 Cl.Yamate (Kannabe) 962-2832 Hosp.Kobatake (Ekiya) 976-1351 Cl.Sumii Naika (Shinichi) 0847-40-3030 Hosp.Teraoka Kinen (Shinichi) 0847-52-3140 Cl.Kanemitsu (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-41-2938 Cl.Ishii Naika (Daikoku) 923-2972 Hosp.Fukuyama Kaisei (Hikino) 941-0665 Cl.Wada(Naika-Shounika) (Tajime) 953-8292 Cl.Matsuoka Jibi-Inkouka (Minomi) 968-0187 Hosp.Nishi Fukuyama (Matsunaga) 933-2110 Cl.Shindou Naika-Junkankika (Matsunaga) 933-2240 Cl.Yuuki Seikei Rihabiri Station Cl.Ueda Naika (Kannabe) (Kannabe) 962-4004 963-5446 Cl.Matsui Naika (Ekiya) 976-0500 Cl.Seo (Shinichi) 0847-51-2169 Cl.Nabeshima Naika (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-41-2086 Cl.Nanba (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-43-6336 Cl.Imafuku Naika (Nishi-Machi) 927-1101 Cl.Morichika Naika (Nishifukatsu) 927-4858 Cl.Ikeda Shounika (Minamizaou) 973-1500 Cl.Yanaizu Nishikiori-Ganka (Yanaizu) 933-7775 Cl.Yagi Shounika (Imazu) 934-3530 Cl.Oouchi Jibi-Inkouka (Kannabe) 962-3663 Cl.Maga (Kannabe) 963-3127 Cl.Chou Geka-Ichouka (Ekiya) 972-6321 Hosp.Teraoka Kinen (Shinichi) 0847-52-3140 Cl.Izumi (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-41-2412 Cl.Seo (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-40-0246 Hosp.Seo (Sumiyoshi) 924-2233 Hosp.Maehara (Teshiro) 925-1086 Cl.Jouhoku (Kinoshou) 923-8161 Hosp.Hori (Okinogami) 926-3387 Cl.Murakami Hinyoukika-Naika Cl.Miyachi (Numakuma) (Matsunaga) 980-0115 933-0333 Cl.Yunoki Geka (Kannabe) 963-1311 Cl.Ogawa Naika-Ichouka (Kannabe) 962-3883 Cl.Sano Naika-Ichouka (Ekiya) 976-1121 Cl.Ishikawa (Ashida) 958-3931 Hosp.Fuchuu Shimin (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-45-3300 Cl.Arichi (Fuchuu-Shi) 0847-41-3670 6 Fukuyama Life Around the City This section will introduce various facilities, locations, and other things that you may not have known existed in Fukuyama! Please note that many of these only offer services in Japanese. Fukuyama in Numbers Are you a fan of statistics? On Fukuyama's official website, there are statistics on the number of residents living in the city that are updated every month. You can read the statistics on the number of residents broken up by age (did you know as of July of this year there are over 250 people over the age of 100 in Fukuyama?), as well as broken up by area, so if you were curious how many people were living in Higashisakura-machi, where Fukuyama City Hall is located, you can look that up too (if you were curious, it is 737!). View all the statistics online at http://www.city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/jo hokanri/24115.html (in Japanese only) **Notice from the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations** CLAIR has published online information about living, education, medicine, emergency/disaster info, etc. in 13 languages. If you are interested, please visit the following website: www.clair.or.jp/tagengo Deep in the Kitchen Pumpkin Pancakes Perfect for an October breakfast. Ingredients (makes around twelve pancakes): -- 1 1/2 cups milk -- 1 cup pumpkin puree -- 1 egg -- 2 tbsp vegetable oil -- 2 tbsp vinegar -- 2 cups all-purpose flour -- 3 tbsp brown sugar ------- 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp salt Directions: 1.In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil, and vinegar. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine. 2.Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Pancakes/ 7 Fukuyama Life In Our Neighborhood Japanese Volunteer Support Course On August 22, August 29, and September 12, FAGE held the its three-day course on how to teach Japanese to foreign citizens. The class was taught by Mr. Yasuhiro Inukai of the Hiroshima International Center, who has had much experience teaching Japanese volunteers how to better communicate with people who have a low level of Japanese. One portion of the course featured several guest volunteers, a group of Japanese-learning foreign citizens of Fukuyama. These volunteers helped show the Japanese participants the difficulties of living in a country with a language different from their own. Participants of this course will be able to use what they have learned through volunteer activities such as one-pair lessons. Interested in learning Japanese with a volunteer from FAGE? See more details about our one-pair lesson service on page 2. Japanese Language Classes 日本語 KISO KARA MANABU JAPANESE CLASS A new class for beginners began this past April and will be held twice a month on Saturdays at RiM. This class is open to everyone, even those with no experience studying Japanese. The class costs 500 yen every two month period (October/November, December/January, February/March, etc.), but the class can be observed once for free. To apply, please contact FAGE by the Friday afternoon before the class. When: Saturdays twice a month (upcoming: October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21); 1:00PM-2:30PM Where: FPCO RiM 7th Floor Fee: 500 yen every two months; free to observe once For more information, please contact FAGE. MATSUNAGA JAPANESE CLASS NGO FUKUYAMA JAPANESE CLASS EKIYA JAPANESE CLASS ‘Cosmos’ When: Every Saturday 7:00PM-8:30PM Where: Matsunaga Community Center Fee: Free When: Every Saturday 7:00PM-8:30PM Where: Fukuyama Shimin Sankaku Center Fee: 1000yen/month When: Every Tuesday 2:00PM-4:00PM Where: Ekiya Community Center (Chikata) Fee: Free For more information, please call 084-936-2312 (in Japanese only) For more information, please call 090-1013-8263 (in Japanese only) For more information, please call 084-976-0470 (in Japanese only) EKIYA JAPANESE CLASS ‘Fuuju’ When: Every Saturday 7:30PM-9:00PM Where: Ekiya Community Center Bunkan (Kuramitsu) Fee: Free For more information, please call 084-976-0470 (in Japanese only) FAGE ONE-PAIR LESSON One-on-one tutoring that can be arranged to fit your schedule. See page 2 for details. FAGE JAPANESE CONVERSATION SALON Japanese conversation practice conveniently located at City Hall. See page 2 for details. 8 Movies For any movies, remember to check whether the theater is playing a subtitled or Japanese dubbed version! Fantastic Four (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi) Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. PLAYS AT EIGARU 8 CINEMAS AND KORONA WORLD STARTING OCTOBER 9 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502712/ The Intern (Comedy) 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. PLAYS AT FUKUYAMA EKIMAE CINEMAMODE AND KORONA WORLD STARTING OCTOBER 10 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2361509/ Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller) After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. PLAYS AT EIGARU 8 CINEMAS AND KORONA WORLD STARTING OCTOBER 23 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4046784/ The Transporter Refueled (Action, Crime, Thriller) In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin. PLAYS AT FUKUYAMA EKIMAE CINEMAMODE STARTING OCTOBER 24 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2938956/ Pan (Adventure, Family, Fantasy) The story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. PLAYS AT EIGARU 8 CINEMAS AND KORONA WORLD STARTING OCTOBER 31 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3332064/ Contact Information E-MAIL: [email protected] Tel: 084-928-1002 Fax: 084-927-3897 The Globe is published monthly by the Fukuyama Association for Global Exchange (FAGE), c/o Citizens' Consultation Division, Fukuyama City Hall, 3-5 Higashisakura-machi, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan 720-8501 All contributions are welcome. Please address your correspondence regarding subscriptions, change of address, article contributions, and comments/suggestions in English or Japanese to the FAGE office. The Globe は,ふくやま国際交流協会が月 1 回発行しています。 日本語寄稿も大歓迎です。 連絡先は,〒720-8501 広島県福山市東桜町 3-5, 福山市市民相談課まで。