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| Nagaoka International Exchange Association International Affair Center Projects Conducted by the City of Nagaoka |
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| Japanese Language Classes(Nihongo Koza) The Japanese Language Classes are offered throughout the year, starting in April, and October for those who wish to learn beginning level Japanese necessary for daily living. Classes: Morning Class 1 & 2, Sunday Class, Hiragana and Katakana Course Place: Room 204, 2F, Nagaoka Civic Center 2-2-6 Ôtee Street, Nagaoka City >>For further information |
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| Nihongo Hiroba Flexible Japanese lessons will be offered to individuals or groups. Hours: Sundays 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Contents :Reading,Writing,Listening,Speaking on any levels Place:Nagaoka International Affairs Center No admission fee Organizers: Members of a volunteer group for teaching Japanese Contact:Nagaoka International Affairs Center Phone:0258-39-2714 Fax:0258-39-2715 E-mail:kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp For further information NihongoWaiwai The Japanese Learning Circle, Nagaoka Nihongo Hiroba, will offer a special course where Japanese instructors and volunteers help international residents learn Japanese. The instructors will introduce various contents while covering the areas of grammar, and kanji characters. The volunteers will assist the instructors through chatting or practicing dialogues with participants. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills can be improved while practicing Japanese with various topics such as Japanese customs and manner, winter sports, Japanese songs. Everyone is most welcome. |
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| A Leaflet for International Residents Regarding Evacuation in Case of an
Earthquake The city of Nagaoka has compiled a leaflet entitled "Leaflet for Evacuation in Case of an Earthquake." This leaflet gives pictographic information which advises international residents what to do first when an earthquake occurs, where to seek information, and where you should stay away from. At a glance, the specially designed pictographs can immediately give you ideas on what to do in case of an earthquake. Unfolding the leaflet reveals some detailed knowledge about earthquakes in Chinese, English, or Portuguese. >>For further information |
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| Ola! Nagaoka & Nihao Nagaoka The Nagaoka City Newsletter in Portuguese and Chinese is put out on the first day of the month. Copies of these Portuguese and Chinese Newsletter are available at the Chikyu Hiroba. Please share this information with Brazilians and Chinese in your neighborhoods. >>For further information(Chinese) >>For further information(Portuguese) |
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| Multi-lingual broadcast on every Wednesday From 6:30 to 7:00 every evening, the City of Nagaoka offers the the World Cafe-the FM Nagaoka-Chikyu hiroba Multilingual Broadcasts for international residents in Nagaoka. There is a program, named the Voice of Nagaokans, in which international residents can send messages in any languages you like. International residents living in Nagaoka are most welcome. How would you like to sign up for your turn. >>For further information |
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| Daily Life Consultation for International Residents International residents can find support for daily living at the counter or in the consultation room. Assistance is available in Chinese, English, and Portuguese. English: Anytime during business hours Chinese: Sunday afternoon Portuguese: Sunday afternoon >>For further information |
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| Contact: Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyu Hiroba) 1F, Nagaoka Civic Center 2-2-6 Ote Street, Nagaoka City, 940-0062 TEL: 0258-39-2714 FAX: 0258-39-2715 E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| The English City Newsletter, Konnichiwa Nagaoka In order to make living in Nagaoka comfortable and enjoyable, the free city newsletter Konnichiwa Nagaoka is published monthly and distributed to international residents who wish to receive it. In addition to articles from the Japanese version of the city newsletter, Konnichiwa Nagaoka is full of useful information about local events, Japanese language classes, etc. If you and someone you know would like to be on the mailing list for the free city newsletter ,Konnichiwa Nagaoka, please contact: International Affairs Division. >>For further information Welcome to Nagaoka This brochure introduces Nagaoka’s cultural and historical facilities, festivals, traditional events, regional specialties, local industries and craftsmanship, history, as well as plenty of useful information. Copies of these publications can be picked up at theChikyu Hiroba located on the first floor of the Nagaoka Civic Center on Ote Street. Contact: International Affairs Division 5F, Nagaoka Civic Center, 2-6-6 Ote Street, Nagaoka City TEL: 39-2207 FAX :39-2280 Email: intlexchange@city.nagaoka.lg.jp |
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| A Guide to Classification and Disposal of Trash and Recyclable Materials
and A Calendar of Collection Days for Household Trash and Recyclable Material In order to sort and dispose trash and recyclable materials, the city printed on information flyer in English, Chinese, Portuguese. Copies of "A Calendar of Collection Days for Household Trash and Recyclable Material" are also available in English, Chinese, Portuguese. Contact: Environmental Management Division (Kankyo Gyomu Ka) Phone: 24-2837 |
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| Protect Yourself from Natural Disasters Around 10:13 a.m. on July 16th, 2007, a powerful earthquake (Magnitude 6.8 on the Richter Scale) occurred off the coast of the Chuetsu Region of Niigata Prefecture. A quake with an intensity level of 6+ on the Japanese Seismic Scale hit Kashiwazaki City, Nagaoka City, and Kariwa Village in Niigata Prefecture as well as Iizuna Town in Nagano Prefecture. Some other neighboring areas were also hit by a quake with an intensity level over 5- on the Japanese Seismic Scale. Aftershocks have still continued to occur. Additional aftershocks are predicted. You are advised to protect yourself by taking due precaution. Here are some useful tips for you to take. Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in English Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in Portuguese Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in Chinese |
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