ミナトインフォメーションメール 2018年1月25日配信分　英語版

 1.Minato City Traditional Culture Showcase — Rakugo in English 〜 Japanese Traditional Comedy 〜

  

Enjoy Shinoharu Tatekawa, a Rakugo storyteller telling Rakugo stories in English.

There will also be time to experience a simple, short story. No Japanese explanation available.

[Date & Time] Sunday, March 4, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:30)

[Venue] Takanawa Civic Center Citizen Hall

[Eligibility] Anyone *Childcare available (for 10 children, ages 4 months to school age. Call the Global Community Planning Subsection, Community Promotion Section by Friday, February 16)

[Application] Contact Minato Call between Thursday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 20 (between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm)

[Capacity] 250 (By reservation. First come, first served)

[Contact] Call in advance: Minato Call (Tel: 5472-3710)

　 Temporary Childcare: Global Community Planning Subsection, Community Promotion Section (Tel: 3578-2565)

 2.Let's Chat in Japanese! (LCJ)

Unfortunately, there is little opportunity for many Japanese learners to talk in Japanese.

The program provides a good opportunity for such learners to enjoy chatting in Japanese with LCJ staff.

Let’s chat in Japanese together.

We are looking forward to your participation.

[Date & Time] Sat February 17, 2018, 12:00 pm - 1:30pm

[Venue] Space D, Mita NN Hall (Mita NN Bldg., 4-1-23 Shiba, Minato City)

Directly accessible from A9 Exit, Mita station, Toei Mita Line or Asakusa Line

[Admission] Free

[Application] No advance application required. Please come to the venue on the day of the program.

[Contact] Minato International Association (MIA)

Tel: 03-6440-0233 *Japanese and English

E-mail: office@minato-intl-assn.gr.jp

 

 3.International Culture Exhibition presented through cooperation with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Taiwan Culture Center — Pulse 〜 Photo Gallery of Taiwan Ecology

Unique scenes of Taiwan, its natural environment, and animals, taken exquisitely by photographers, will be on display. Enjoy the beauty of Taiwan.

[Date & Time] Thursday, February 1, 2018 – Thursday, March 1, 2018, 7:00 am – 11:00 pm

Closes at 3:00 pm on final day.

[Venue] World Trade Center Building, B1 Food Garden Gallery (2-4-1, Hamamatsucho, Minato City)

[Contact] Global Community Planning Subsection, Community Promotion Section (Tel: 3578-2565)

 

 4.Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Facility Information Service Introduction

[Useful Information for Daily Life] 

You can find hospitals online.

○Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information

 (Himawari)

http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp（外部サイトへリンク） (English)

 5.Would you like to get involved with the Minato International Association (MIA)?

 

 The Minato International Association (MIA), is holding a variety of programs to promote exchange between Japanese people and foreign residents.

　

[Exchange Program]

This program promotes exchange between Japanese people and foreign residents by holding a variety of events throughout the year, including outdoor activities, parties, and introductions of countries.

[Japanese Language Class for Beginner]

We hold Japanese language classes for people who are studying Japanese for the first time, or want to learn the basics of Japanese.

[Welcome Basket]

This program supports foreign residents living in Minato City. We help them resolve difficulties in their daily lives or find out things they want to know. Minato International Association members offer foreign residents of Minato City advice for living comfortable lives at consultation sessions.

[Consultation Service for Foreign Residents]

We will host an opportunity to think about and respond to the daily questions and concerns of foreign residents. Details of consultations will be kept confidential. This service is provided free of charge.

We are always accepting members who want to join these activities as volunteers. We hope you will participate.

Website:http://www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp/（外部サイトへリンク）

 

 6.Public lecture for parents and children — Multilingual child-rearing! Develop yourself!

All languages are human languages. Multilingualism allows you to forge communication with the people around you by opening your ears and your heart. Why not join this class to learn with us about child-rearing and the significance of learning multiple languages?

[Date & Time] Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

[Venue] Tokyo International Forum Hall D5

[Capacity] 200

[Fee] 500 JPY (Childcare free, requires reservation). It is also permitted for children and parents to listen together.

　* Open to participants of all ages.

Program

　The leading multilingual researcher comes to Japan from the United States! Enjoy a lecture on making child-rearing more fun.

　- Research report by a mother who found multilingual environments.

　- Multilingual conversation experience. For adults, too!

　- Lecture by instructor.

　- Q & A.

 

[Contact, Application]

　LEX Institute / Hippo Family Club

　Tel: 0120-557-761

　http://www.lexhippo.gr.jp/（外部サイトへリンク）

 

 7.Take care not to catch influenza

When you have a cough, be sure to do the following:

1. Wear a mask if you cough or sneeze a lot.

2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

3. Turn your face away from the people around you when you cough or sneeze.

 

Let’s all be polite when we have a cough.

 

 8.Using the Minato City Sports Center—Enjoy Sports in Minato City

Have you ever seen the large building at the East Exit of Tamachi Station?

This building is called, “Minato Park Shibaura.” It is the largest multi-purpose facility in Minato City and houses a combination of facilities to support the daily lives of Minato City residents. On the third through eighth floors is the Minato City Sports Center, where you can enjoy a variety of sports. General visitors who do not live or work in Minato can also use these facilities. It is open between 8:30 am and 10:30 pm, so you can even try getting some exercise after work.

 

On the 3rd floor, where the entrance is located, there are two pools, a large 25-meter pool and a small 13-meter pool.

There is also a Jacuzzi to soothe your aching muscles after swimming to refresh both your body and spirit.

Also on the 3rd floor is the Training Park, which has a gym area and studio area. The gym area is lined with training machines, and the studio area offers a variety of programs, focusing on aerobics. There is always an on-duty instructor in the gym, so first-time visitors can train in the gym with peace of mind. With 86 training machines and over 70 training programs per week, you are sure to be able to find something you want to do.

There are also 200 m running tracks on the 6th and 7th floors.

The 7th floor track is outdoors, so you can enjoy looking at the surrounding scenery while you run.

 

●＝Information＝●

Minato City Sports Center

[Address] Minato City Shibaura 1-16-1 (Floors 3–8 of Minato Park Shibaura)

[Fees] Minato City residents, workers, and students: 500 JPY, General users (no affiliation with Minato City): 800 JPY, Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 100 JPY

* Minato City residents over age 65, disabled Minato City residents (as well as one accompanying nursing caregiver), and preschool-age children may visit for free.

* Minato City residents and workers must register to use the facility, so please bring a driver’s license, company ID, or other document to prove your Minato City affiliation.

 [Hours] 8:30 am – 10:30 pm (last entry at 9:30 pm)

[Closed] Year-end and New Year’s holidays (December 31 –

January 3), first Monday of every month (closed Tuesday if the first Monday falls on a public holiday)

[Contact] 03-3452-4151

[Website] http://minatoku-sports.com（外部サイトへリンク）

[Access]

5-minute walk from Tamachi Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line

6-minute walk from Mita Station on the Toei-Asakusa Line and Mita Line

Directly next to the Minato Park Shibaura stop on the Chii Bus

 

 9.Tokyo Midtown — Mitsui Real Estate Ice Rink for Tokyo 2020

 

Limited-time-only outdoor ice skating rink, open only from Friday, January 5, 2018 to Sunday, March 4, 2018!

 This event is certified as a Tokyo 2020 Official Sports/Health Program.

The Tokyo Midtown outdoor ice skating rink is the largest in Tokyo, accommodating up to 200 people. This is the 9th year it will be held. From parents and children to couples and office workers on lunch break, all kinds of people can enjoy this outdoor skating rink. There will also be also night skating, surrounded by beautiful illumination from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and skating lessons using the ice rink as well. We hope you will come to Tokyo Midtown during this event.

[Venue] Tokyo Midtown

Lawn, Special rink installation

[Date & Time] Friday, January 5, 2018 – Sunday, March 4

 　11:00 am – 10:00 pm

 * Opens at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 5.

* Opens at 11:30 am on Sunday, February 4.

* Reception open until 9:00 pm.

* May close during bad weather.

* Hours of operation may change due to events, etc.

* Illumination turned on between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

 

For more details, please see the URL below.

http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/3873/（外部サイトへリンク）

 

 10.Shinagawa Yakiimo (baked sweet potato) Terrace 2018

Last year, over 30,000 people came to Shinagawa Season Terrace’s “Shinagawa Yakiimo (baked sweet potato) Terrace 2018.” This year, it starts on Tuesday, January 30!

 

Enjoy the flavors of unique and popular special yakiimo from throughout Japan at the Shinagawa Season Terrace! This season, there will also be special foot and hand baths with waters from Japan’s famous Ureshino Onsen Hot Spring and Dogo Onsen Hot Spring at the outdoor venue, so you can enjoy piping hot yakiimo at a leisurely pace.

* Hand bath only from Ureshino Onsen Hot Spring.

There will also be two warm kotatsu (heated tables), back by popular demand.

Fill up on piping hot yakiimo as you warm yourself in Japan’s famous hot spring waters and enjoy traditional signs of winter in the middle of the city.

[Date & Time] Tuesday, January 30, 2018 – Monday, February 5, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Ends when sold out)

* Will be held even in light rain, and canceled in bad weather.

[Venue] Shinagawa Season Terrace, Event Square (Tokyo, Minato City, Konan 1-2-70)

[Access] Six-minute walk from the Konan exit of JR Shinagawa Station

[Fee] Free

 

For details, please see the URL below.

https://sst-am.com/event/3268.html（外部サイトへリンク）