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Miyazaki International Foundation
Questions, comments, postings, or for information in Plaza News: Miyazaki International Foundation, 9F Carino Miyazaki,Tachibanadori Higashi
4-8-1, Miyazaki City 880-0805 Tel: 0985-32-8457 Fax: 0985-32-8512 Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.mif.or.jp/
Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed: Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays and December 29 to January 3
September 2016 No. 126
Notice that the Miyazaki International Plaza will be Closed The international Plaza will be closed for the public holiday on September 22
nd (Thu).
We are now collecting entries in the categories of photography, calligraphy, paintings & drawings, handicrafts, and other from foreign residents and citizens with roots overseas for this year’s art festival. ◇Dates & Time: 12/7 (Wed) to 12/10 (Sat)
◇Submission Requirements: In principle, individuals submitting entries to the gallery should be foreigners living in Miyazaki or individuals with roots in a foreign country. ◇Divisions: Photography, Paintings, Calligraphy, Hand made Crafts, Other (Theme for the work is “Miyazaki”) Photographs can be sent as a soft copy but are limited to those taken within Miyazaki Prefecture. Submitted soft copy will be printed out in color on an A4 sized sheet of paper, and will not be returned. ◇Submission Limit: Up to 2 entries per person.
◇Size: Up to 50 cm by 50 cm
◇Submission Method: Submit by post, in person, or by E-mail. When submitting an entry, please attach your application form to your art piece. Your application form should include your name (with furigana), home country, contact information, name of your entry, a list of materials used in making your entry, a 50 word or less description of your entry, and a specification of the division of your piece. Submissions by Post: Send to the Miyazaki International Foundation. Drop offs: Bring to ①Miyazaki International Foundation ②University of Miyazaki Global Support Office
◇Awards: Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the top pieces chosen by visitors to the gallery. ◇Submission Deadline: November 12th (Sat)
◇Awards Ceremony: 12/10 (Sat)
◇Location: Miyazaki Prefecture Enterprise Bureau Building 1st floor gallery ◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation
◇Dates & Times: [Wed] 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 [Fri] 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 10:30 am - 11:30 am ◇Location: CARINO Miyazaki 9th floor
◇Inquiries: Miyazaki International Foundation
*FREE, Registration Required
◇Dates & Times: [Thu] 9/15 [Fri] 9/2, 10/14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ◇Location: CARINO Miyazaki ◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation
*Application Required
◇Topic: “ Japan and I”
◇Date & Time: 12/10 (Sat)
◇Location: Miyazaki Prefecture Enterprise Bureau Ken-Den Hall ◇Eligibility:
1. Foreign Residents living in Miyazaki that are 16 years of age and older. 2. Individuals whose native language is not Japanese.
◇Divisions & Available Spaces: Non-students & Students, 10 participants in total ◇Awards: The winners of each division will be presented with a prize and certificate. An audience award will also be presented. ◇Deadline: October 24th (Mon) *There will be an initial screening in case of multiple applicants. ◇To Apply: Return your completed application form, along with the speech draft, to the Miyazaki International Foundation by post, Fax, or E-mail ([email protected]). The speech can be written in Romaji, and should be three to five minutes long. *Props are not allowed. ◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation
The International Foundation is hosting a hands-on workshop on Japanese torn paper art for foreigners living in Miyazaki Prefecture.Please sign up. ◇Date & Time: 11/5 (Sat) 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
◇Location: CARINO Miyazaki 9th floor
◇Instructor: Ms. Eiko Nagatomo ◇Limit: 15 participants (in case of multiple applicants, participants will be chosen by lottery) ◇Target: foreigners living in Miyazaki Prefecture
(participants may bring Japanese guests) ◇Deadline: October 28th (Fri)
◇Note： finished works will be on display at the 11th Art Festival
in winter. ◇To Apply：Provide your name, address, and phone number by
phone, Fax, or E-mail. If applying by E-mail, please specify “chigirie” in the subject line. ◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation
◇Dates & Times: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15 Every Saturday, 5 sessions in total 10:30 am - 11:30 am ◇Location: CARINO Miyazaki 9th floor ◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation
Heyne Kim Miyazaki Prefecture CIR
Becoming Miyazakian
Event Date & Time Venue Contact
Adventure Museum: Art Investigation Free admission
Until October 16th (Sun) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Miyazaki City Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum
Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum 0985-20-3792
The 30th “Hietsukibushi” folk song competition
September 10th (Sat) - 11th(Sun) 8:30 am - 5:40 pm
Shiiba Village Shiiva Village Development
Center
Hietsukibushi Folk Song Competition Executive Committee Office Shiiva
Town Community Promotion Division 0982-67-3203
Sangasho Shrine Festival・Chunobori Shrine Festival
September 25th (Sun) 10:30 am -
Gokase Town Sangasho Shrine
Gokase Tourism Association 0982-82-1200
A Second Chance
Events
Local Announcements
《Ebino City》
Foreign dances including a hula dance, international karaoke competition, stage performance, foreign cuisine, booths for local specialty products, drawing, and more! Please come!
The host organization is looking for foreigners who can showcase traditional dances of their home countries. The deadline and point of contact are same as the karaoke contest. ◇Dates & Times: 10/2 (Sun) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ◇Location: Ebino City International Exchange Center Outdoor Open Space
International Karaoke Competition ◇Dates & Times: 10/2 (Sun) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5 minutes per person ◇Location: Ebino City International Exchange Center outdoor stage ◇Target: foreigners in Miyazaki who can sing Japanese songs (please prepare the accompaniment yourself) ◇Limit: 10 participants (first-come, first-served) ◇Deadline: September 26th (Mon)
◇To Apply: apply to the Ebino International Center by
phone, Fax, or E-mail. ◇Inquiries & Application: Ebino City International Exchange Center Tel:0984-35-3211 Fax:0984-35-3215 E-mail:[email protected]
Please sign up and help spread the word to the local foreigners! ◇Course Fee: FREE
◇Course Materials Fee: ¥2,430(not including tax)
《Nobeoka City》 ◇Dates & Times: 9/6 (Tue) to 12/16 (Fri) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday and Friday, 30 sessions in total ◇Limit: approximately 10 participants ◇Location: Nobeoka Social Education Center
◇Inquiries & Application: Nobeoka City General Affai rs Department Tel:0982-22-7006 Fax:0982-34-2110 《Miyazaki City》
◇Dates & Times: 9/8 (Thu) to 12/8 (Thu) 10:10 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday and Thursday 25 sessions in total *No Class on 9/22 (Thu) and 11/3(Thu) ◇Limit: approximately 15 participants ◇Location: CARINO Miyazaki 9th floor
◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation
《Nichinan City》
◇Dates & Times: 9/13 (Tue) to 11/8 (Tue) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Every Tuesday and Thursday 15 sessions in total *No Class on 9/22 (Thu) and 11/3(Thu) ◇Limit: approximately 10 participants ◇Location: Nichinan City Nango Town general branch office
◇Inquiries & Application: Nichinan City General Affairs Department Tel:0987-31-1113 Fax:0987-23-1853
Office Chitchat
「Ramadan Tent」
A few months ago, I went to the Ramadan Tent hosted by the Muslim Community of Miyazaki. There was a free fast-breaking dinner featuring halal dishes from different countries. I enjoyed the pilaf seasoned with distinctive spices as well as meat and vegetables. The best part of the event, however, was the sight of people congregating in one location regardless of their religion or nationality and enjoying food and conversation. People had a relaxing time and were smiling as if what was happening around the world at the time were a lie. Staff: M.K
I do not get to go on a business trip to my home country or overseas like my fellow prefectural CIRs do, but I have the privilege of meeting newcomer JETs firsthand than anyone else in Miyazaki. It is through my job as a CIR that I have come to believe that even when you are reaching 7, 80, there is still room for growth and change as long as you have the willingness to pursue them. Many people I have met through the JET Programme are living proof: they have inspired, amazed, and impressed me with not only their fresh smiles and enthusiasm at our first meeting, but also their growth and transformation as they settle and thrive in Miyazaki. So my heart sinks when someone comes up to me and says how his entire office smiles at him yet thinks to themselves that he is an “idiot” because of the unintentional harms that he did in the beginning, even though from what I understand he has made ten times more effort in his work than many of his peers over the past years. A first impression may tell a lot about a person but does not explain the entirety. The world would be a better place to live if we have just a little bit more patience and humor to embrace mistakes and give each other a second chance. At the end of the day, nobody is perfect in the world, including ourselves!
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◇Dates & Times: 10/22 (Sat) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
◇Eligibility: Foreigners and international students of
Miyazaki prefecture, and their families (Participants may bring Japanese guests)
◇Location: University of Miyazaki former Center of International Relations
◇Inquiries & Application: Miyazaki International Foundation,
Miyazaki City International Association
