l  Contents: Games and a quiz in Japanese. Some little prizes are prepared for winners.

l  Date and time: October 26 (Sat.) from10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

l  Place: Tsukuba Gakuin University (3-1 Azuma, Tsukuba city), 2208 room (2F).

l  Participants: Foreigners & the Japanese who are interested in international exchange activities. Foreigners who do not understand Japanese well are also welcome. Elementary school pupils can join with their parent(s). Participants can enjoy the KVA Festival of the university on the same day.

l  Registration: Please come to the event place on the day

l  For more information: tel. 029-869-7675  Tsukuba International Association

The consultation services for foreign residents of Tsukuba will be canceled on Sep. 12

☆Disaster & Emergency Drill & Living in Tsukuba Ｑ＆Ａ

For Foreigner
October 6 (Sun.)
☆Disaster & Emergency Drill in Tsukuba
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00PM
Place: Entrance of Tsukuba City Office
☆Living in Tsukuba Ｑ＆Ａ
　　　We will provide information for foreign people on how
　　　to spend a comfortable life in Tsukuba!
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00PM
Place: Bosai Meeting Room 1 (2F)
　　　Tsukuba City Office
Translation: available
（※Please reserve a language translator.）
Capacity: 30 people
For Registration: Call the number below or send an E-mail

For Registration: Please come directly
     In Cooperation with: Tsukuba Gakuin University/ TIVONA
For Registration: Tsukuba International Association
　　　　　　　TEL029-869-7675　Eメールohki@inter.or.jp

JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE From October Course

TIA (TSUKUBA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION)
===JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE　From October Course===

ＴIA(Tsukuba International Association)  will be having a Japanese
Conversation Course for the foreign residents of Tsukuba，or people who work
somewhere in Tsukuba， and their
family who wish to learn everyday Japanese conversation. 
This time, the course is especially for those who are looking for a job.
Come and join our class!
[Daytime Class]
Wednesdays  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1. Japanese 1
For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours.
2. Japanese 3
For people have studied Japanese more then 150 hours.
Thursdays  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Nihongo no Kai
For people who have studied more than 200 hours.
[LOCATION]
Tsukuba Science Information Center (1-10-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City)
[Night Class]
[Class/ Class Level/ Textbook/ date]
1.Japanese1...on Tuesdays
For people who have no experiences of learning Japanese.
2.Japanese2...on Tuesdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours.
3.Write & Learn...on Tuesdays
For people who wants to learn and memorize katakana and kanji.
4.Japanese3...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 100 hours.
5.Japanese4...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 150 hours.
6.Nihongo no Kai...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 200 hours.
【HOW TO REGISTER】  Please pick up an application form from the office of
TCF from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Closed Mondays)
【FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT】
TSUKUBA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 
To March 24th  1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba City c/o.  Tsukuba International Association
From March 25th 1-10-1 Azuma, Tsukuba Science Information Center c/o. (Next to Nova Hall)
 TEL029-869-7675 / FAX029-851-9797
  zaidan@tsukubacity.or.jp
HP http://www.eng.inter.or.jp/japanese.htm

homework together

===Let's all do the summer vacation homework together

http://www.inter.or.jp/livebuilder/2013hw_info_c_eng.jpg

Please bring the all stuff of all your summer work.

There are application forms in the web.

Please check it and join us!

Date & time: August 27^th 2PM to 4 PM

Place: Tsukuba Gakuen University (Azuma 3-1)

More detail:

Tsukuba International Association

TEL 029-869-7675

E-mail ohki@inter.or.jp

Tsukuba Festival 2013

The Tsukuba Festival 2013 is held on May 11,12.

It was rainy day today. Tomorrow will be fine!!!

Please come and join us.

Here is a detail.

http://www.inter.or.jp/livebuilder/tsukuba-festa2013.pdf

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FAIR

WE NEED YOUR HELP
FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FAIR

◆Purpose of the Event◆
This International Event is held once a year.
This event is aimed at cultural exchange for citizens,
by using international foods and dancing. And this experience will become the start of exchange between
Japanese and non-Japanese neighbors. We want participants (groups or individuals) who support our aim to join us.
Please join our event and have fun!
◆Date & Time◆
May 11th (Sat.) 12:00 to 18:00,  May 12th (Sun.) 10:00 to 17:00
◆Place◆
 Tsukuba Center Square near TX Tsukuba Station
◆Recruitment◆
A. Tent Exhibitor [May 11th and 12th] (a fee is charged)
The selection lottery, and the explanation sessions: On April 7th
If you need translation, please ask our office one week in advance.
B. Stage Activities[May 12th only](a fee is free)
On the stage, songs or dance performances will be held.
If the apply is more than 10groups, you can cancel it you cannot get a participation ticket in the selection lottery.
C. Volunteers for the International Exchange Fair
[May 11th - 5 people, 12th - 10 people]
◆How to apply◆
Please apply to the Tsukuba International Association with a completed
application form.
◆Deadline◆
March 30th (Sat.), 2013.
◆Registration & information◆
Tsukuba International Association
1-10-1, Takezono, Tsukuba-city (in Tsukuba Capio Annex)
Tel. 029-869-7675 Fax 029-851-9797 e-mail inter@tsukubacity.or.jp

◆Registration & information◆
　Tsukuba International Association
       1-10-1, Takezono, Tsukuba-city (in Tsukuba Capio Annex)
       Tel. 029-869-7675  Fax 029-851-9797  e-mail inter@tsukubacity.or.jp

HP:　http://www.e-inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/international-fair.htm

JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE From April Course

TIA (TSUKUBA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION)
===JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE　From April Course===

ＴIA(Tsukuba International Association)  will be having a Japanese
Conversation Course for the foreign residents of Tsukuba，or people who work
somewhere in Tsukuba， and their
family who wish to learn everyday Japanese conversation. 
This time, the course is especially for those who are looking for a job.
Come and join our class!

[Daytime Class]
Wednesdays  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1. Japanese 2
For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours.
2. Japanese 4
For people have studied Japanese more then 150 hours.
Thursdays  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Nihongo no Kai
For people who have studied more than 200 hours. 
[LOCATION]
Tsukuba Science Information Center (1-10-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City)

[Night Class]
[Class/ Class Level/ Textbook/ date]
1.Japanese1...on Tuesdays
For people who have no experiences of learning Japanese.
2.Japanese2...on Tuesdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours.
3.Write & Learn...on Tuesdays
For people who wants to learn and memorize katakana and kanji.
4.Japanese3...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 100 hours.
5.Japanese4...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 150 hours.
6.Nihongo no Kai...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 200 hours. 

【HOW TO REGISTER】  Please pick up an application form from the office of
TIA from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Closed Mondays)

【FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT】
TSUKUBA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 
To March 24th  1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba City c/o.  Tsukuba International Association
From March 25th 1-10-1 Azuma, Tsukuba Science Information Center c/o. (Next to Nova Hall)
 TEL029-869-7675 / FAX029-851-9797
 
 zaidan@tsukubacity.or.jp
HP http://www.e-inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/japanese.htm

Holiday Information

Attention

TSUKUBA INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

CLOSED Dec. 29 to Jan. 3

Have a nice New Year!

Let's communicate in Japanese

When： Sunday, December 9, 10:00AM to 3:30PM

Where：Tsukuba Science Information Center, 3^rd Floor

(Next to Nova Hall)

There is no parking lot available at the venue.

Please use a nearby toll parking lot.

Trying Japanese culture corner

International Youth Meeting   10:30AM to 12:00

International meeting for adults1:30PM to 3:00PM

Groups who are interested are welcome to attend

・Health　・Education　・Daily Life

How to apply: Please come to the Center directly

Participants: People studying Japanese (beginners to advanced) who want to communicate.

Here is a flier:

http://www.inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/livebuilder/20121209ja_en1.pdf

http://www.inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/livebuilder/20121209ja_en2.pdf

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[For more information]
Tsukuba International Association
TEL029-869-7675
inter@tsukubacity.or.jp

Nihongo Cafe Let's enjoy games and a quiz in Japanese!

Contents: Games and a quiz in Japanese.
Some little prizes are prepared for winners.
Don't worry if you are not good at Japanese!

Date and time: October 27 (Sat.) from10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Place: Tsukuba Gakuin University (3-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City), Room 2208 (2 Floor).

Participants: Foreigners & Japanese who are interested in international exchange activities.
Foreigners who do not understand Japanese well are also welcome.
Elementary school pupils can join with their parent(s).
Participants can enjoy the KVA Festival of the university on the same day.

Registration: Please come to the event place on the day

More details: http://www.inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/livebuilder/ja_cafe20121027.pdf

For more information: Tel. 029-869-7675  
Tsukuba International Association

Disaster & Emergency Drill in Tsukuba

Participants Wanted!
Disaster & Emergency Drill in Tsukuba

Date：September 30 (Sun.) 2012
Time：8:30 to 12:00
Meeting Place:   Bus Stop of the Tsukuba City Office
Participation Fee:   FREE

Details:
The scenario is a big earthquake in Tsukuba. We will be training to escape from the scene.
There are 18 kinds of training drills, and we will observe them.
There are exhibitions of disaster information and disaster prevention measures.
For example: evacuation guide, emergency rescue, rescue from a collapsed building, restoration of water supply and electricity, etc.

Location of the drill: Tsukuba City Office, 2530-2, Karima, Tsukuba

Interpreter available
(Please ask us if your language is available.)

Capacity:   About 30 people

The event will be held even if it rains.
*In the case of stormy weather, please call the Tsukuba International Association or
Telephone Service from 7:00 a.m. on that day
0180-99-2984 (Japanese only)

*If you are coming to this place by car, please park in the toll parking lot of Tsukuba City Office (there will be parking staff to tell you where to park).

Registration:
Call or send an e-mail to the Tsukuba International Association
TEL 029-869-7675 or inter@tsukubacity.or.jp

JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE From October

TCF (TSUKUBA CULTURAL FOUNDATION)
===JAPANESE CONVERSATION COURSE　From October Course===
ＴＣＦ(Tsukuba Cultural Foundation) will be having a Japanese
Conversation Course for the foreign residents of Tsukuba，or people who work
somewhere in Tsukuba， and their
family who wish to learn everyday Japanese conversation. 
This time, the course is especially for those who are looking for a job.
Come and join our class!

[Daytime Class]
Wednesdays  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1. Japanese 1
For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours.
2. Japanese 3
For people have studied Japanese more then 150 hours.
Thursdays  From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Nihongo no Kai
For people who have studied more than 200 hours.
[CLASS SCHEDULE] 
(Wednesdays) October 3, 2012 to January 30, 2013
(Thursdays) October 4, 2012 to January 31, 2013
※Sometimes, the schedule is changed. Please make sure of the schedule on the back of this sheet, or you could download the schedule from:
[LOCATION]
Tsukuba Science Information Center (1-10-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City)

[Night Class]
[Class/ Class Level/ Textbook/ date]
1.Japanese1...on Tuesdays
For people who have no experiences of learning Japanese.
2.Japanese2...on Tuesdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 50 hours.
3.Write & Learn...on Tuesdays
For people who wants to learn and memorize katakana and kanji.
4.Japanese3...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 100 hours.
5.Japanese4...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 150 hours.
6.Nihongo no Kai...on Thursdays
For people have studied Japanese more then 200 hours.
[APPLICANTS] Applicants must be foreign residents of Tsukuba or the person who works for
somewhere in Tsukuba and their family who wish to improve their Japanese language skills.
[CLASS SCHEDULE]
Tuesday　Class...October 2 2012 to March  19, 2013 (20 sessions)
Thursday　Class...October 4, 2012 to March 7, 2013 (20 sessions)
[HOURS]  From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
[LOCATION]  Tsukuba Capio (1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba City)

[ADMISSION]  Limited to 15 applicants for each class
[COST]  6,000 yen (new students)    5,000 yen (returning students to TCF) 
*Please take note that there will not be any refund.
[TEXTBOOK]
Not included in the cost.  Please pay for the textbook on the first day of the class.
[HOW TO REGISTER]  Please pick up an application form (First come bases)
from the office of Tsukuba International Association  from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
(Closed on Sundays & Mondays)
http://www.e-inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/japanese.htm

【ADMISSION】  Limited to 15/per class
【COST】  6,000 yen  (new students)    5,000 yen (returning students to TCF) 
*Please take note that there will not be any refund.
【TEXTBOOK】
Not included in the cost.  Please pay for the textbook on the first day of the class.

【HOW TO REGISTER】  Please pick up an application form from the office of
TCF from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Closed Mondays)

【FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT】
TSUKUBA CULTURAL FOUNDATION 
 1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba City c/o.  Tsukuba International Association
 TEL029-869-7675 / FAX029-851-9797
zaidan@tsukubacity.or.jp
HP http://www.tsukubacity.or.jp/info/english/modules/tinyd3/index.php?id=1

TSUKUBA ORIENTATION

☆TSUKUBA ORIENTATION☆

English translation will be available.
We will provide information for foreign people on how to spend a comfortable life in Tsukuba!

Date: Sep. 22nd (Sat. & National Holiday)
Time:　10:00 AM to 12:00PM
Place: Tsukuba Science Information Center,　1-10-1, Azuma
Participation Fee: FREE
Participants:
 ① Foreigners
 ② Japanese with foreign friends
We welcome you, your family, and friends.

Content:
Part 1: Ms. Mizushina (Globalization and Culture Division in Tsukuba City Office)
will talk about how to have an enjoyable and safe life in Tsukuba.
For example: Health insurance, hospital, learning Japanese, education…

Part 2: Q and A
*Let’s enjoy a cultural activity corner: wearing a kimono, origami.

Present:
A Map of Tsukuba, Guidebook of Tsukuba, “Living in Tsukuba”,
Health Guidebook, Tsukuba Newsletter, and more will be available.

Sponsors: Tsukuba International Association, Tsukuba Gakuin University Japanese Club, TIVONA
Corporation Tsukuba City

**************************************************
For more information:
Tsukuba International Association
TEL 029-869-7675
E-mail inter@tsukubacity.or.jp
URL http://www.inter.tsukubacity.or.jp/
**************************************************

Tsukuba Festival 2012

Tsukuba Festival 2012

Tsukuba Festival will be held this coming weekend -  May 12th and 13th, in the center of Tsukuba on the second floor near the Tsukuba Bus Terminal.

Espacially, events for International Exchange and children will be available. Please come and join us!

You can also try many different foods from countries around the world.

The program is here. (English Ver.)
The Map is here (English Ver.)
Tsukuba Festival 2012 Flyer (Sorry, Japanese only)

                                                    These photos were from last year's festival.

Hinamatsuri (Dolls Festival / Girl's Festival)

Hinamatsuri   ひなまつり  is known as the Doll Festival or Girl's Festival and is held on March 3. Even though it's called a "Festival", the event itself is family-based one.

Families who have daughters display the dolls for a few weeks before March 3 and have a party on March 3 with family members and sometimes with friends.

This festival is for families to pray for the daughters' health and happiness.

One interesting thing about Hinamatsuri is that:

"Families generally start to display the dolls in February and take them down immediately after the festival. Superstition says that leaving the dolls past march 4 will result in a late marriage for the daughter.(Wikipedia)"


Thankfully our neighboring towns are having Hinamasuri (Dall Festival) until March 3. You can see a lot of displays of beautiful dolls and experience intersting things.


This is the HP of the Tsuchiura Doll festival.
http://www.ibarakiguide.jp/db_kanko/?detail&id=0800000002427rakiguide.jp/db_kanko/?detail&id=0800000002427


This is the HP of the Makabe Doll festival.
http://www.ibarakiguide.jp/db_kanko/?detail&id=0800000000778

Nihongo Cafe Origami

Today was a really rainy day, but some  people joined our Japanese cafe.

We made a tulip, cup and crane and so on. We spoke basically Japanese and some of mix English or Chinese.

It was so nice an opportunity to communicate with people from many countries.

Sports Day

Japan is, I think very nice and safe country for foreign people to live in.

However, living in Japan, there must be a lot of things that they get confused about.

'Sports Day' might be one of them.

Almost every school holds a 'Sports Day' event annually in spring or autumn ( It used be only in autumn.)
It's a sports event where all children participate in many games and races to compete against each other, and some schools give them some prize or medal(fake ones).

It's like an Olympic game at school.
Children get really excited and the parents come to school to cheer on their children, bringing a camera and video camera, and get really enthusiastic about their children's result.

Yes, it's a really enjoyable event.

There are a few things that foreign parents should know about.-:

1. Lunch time
At lunch time, children go to find their parents and have their lunch with their family.

Japanese parents put a lot of effort into making the lunch. 

So hopefully your lunch is homemade or looks like it is homemade.

The lunch doesn't have to be special, just sandwiches or rice balls with sausages and some fruits is OK.

If you don't have time to cook and you have to bring the lunch-from a convenience store or something, I recommend you to change the package into your own container and pretend that you made it.

2. Picnic seat or blanket

When you have lunch or when you are not cheering your children, you'll need a place to sit down. There is no chair to rest so you need a picnic seat or blanket. Actually, in Japan most people take plastic picnic sheets, not blankets.

In my children's school, many people even take a picnic table and some chairs to the ground.

3. Parasol

Normally there aren't enough trees to make shade for all the spectators, so you should bring your own parasol or you'll get sunburned.

Thank you for reading. Please enjoy your holiday!