MIM  – March10, 2019 issue

 1. [Minato City Traditional Culture Introduction Program] Hands-on workshop of Japanese traditional performing arts for foreigners to be held

In order for foreigners to gain a better understanding of Japanese performing arts, a workshop teaching how to strike a kabuki pose will be held, while the climactic scene of Renjishi (a string of lions) will also be performed. We are looking forward to your participation.

[Date & Time] Sunday, March 24, 2019, 1:30 pm – 2:40 pm (reception opens at 12:30 pm)

[Venue] Kikai Shinko Kaikan Multi-Purpose Hall (Minato City, Shibakoen 3-5-8)

[Fee] Free

[Capacity] 250

[How to Apply] Applications accepted from Friday, March 1. (First-come, first-served)

Please apply by phone or by email.

E-mail: minatoku_jtpa@tsukurusu.com

Tel: 03-6914-6004 (Calls accepted: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm)

 

 2.Introduction of shops that collaborated with us on the Commercial District Multilingual Support Improvement Project. Yasai ga Oishii Dining　

　　

Minato City works to help shops in the city support customers in foreign languages.

This is one shop we supported.

Yasai ga Oishii Dining

Yasai ga Oishii Dining (which means “dining with delicious vegetables”) directly sources vegetables from safe, secure farms across Japan. The most popular menu item, bagna càuda, is an excellent dish full of delicious seasonal vegetables and a beautiful appearance with fresh colors. Enjoy the authentic sweetness and savoriness of vegetables.

Address: Minato City, Kita-aoyama 3-9-10

[Tel] 03-6433-5808

* For more details, please see the URL below.

https://www.longinghouse.com/no.2/（external link） (Japanese)

 3.Minato City Mail Magazine "Kiratto☆"

Minato City publishes “Minato City Mail Magazine Kiratto” on the 1st every month, which delivers essays by the Mayor and childrearing-related information. We hope you will check it out.

[Site for registration]

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/kuse/koho/mail-magazine/toroku/shinki.html

Back issues are available at the Minato City Website.

March 1st issue is here.

Japanese

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/kuse/koho/mail-magazine/index.html

English

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/multilingual/mail-e.html

Korean

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/multilingual/mail-k.html

Chinese

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/multilingual/mail-c.html

* For more details, please see the URL below.

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/kuse/koho/mail-magazine/index.html (Japanese)

 4.Minato City Traditional Crafts Exhibition — The Beauty of Skilled Craftsmanship — to be held

This exhibition will show the traditional handcrafts of 9 Minato City traditional craftspeople.

In addition to displays of traditional instruments such as koto and shamisen, there will also be panels introducing traditional crafts and a Minato City Traditional Crafts pamphlet will be distributed. We hope you will come.

[Date & Time] Saturday, February 16 – Tuesday, March 19, 2019

* Weekdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

　Saturdays: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

[Venue] Minato City Local History Museum (Minato City, Shirokanedai 4-6-2)

[Fee]

Special exhibition viewing: Adults – 200 JPY, Elementary, junior high, and high school students – 100 JPY

Special and regular exhibition viewing set: Adults – 400 JPY, Elementary, junior high, and high school students – 100 JPY

* Elementary, junior high, and high school students who live in Minato City, Minato City residents 65 and older, and disabled individuals who live in Minato City may be accompanied by one guest free of charge. (Please bring some form of proof.)

* For more details, please see the URL below.

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/keieishien/dentoukougeitenji.html (Japanese)

 5.Seeking part-time teacher for Minato City elementary schools’ international class

We are seeking a part-time international class teacher. Details are as follows:

[Target audience]

1. Must be able to give instruction in English and have TOEIC score of 850 or higher, have passed level 1 of the Eiken English Proficiency Test, or possess equivalent English proficiency.

2. Must have understanding and passion for the International Understanding Education program of the Minato City elementary schools.

[Work sites]

Minato City Higashimachi Elementary School, Minato City Nanzan Elementary School

[Contact]

Minato City Board of Education, Education Guidance Section, Guidance Support Subsection

Tel: 03-3578-2756 *Japanese only

* For more details, please see the URL below.

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/shidoushien/kuse/saiyo/gaiyo/hijokin/2019boshu.html

 6. Free invitation to concert hosted by the embassy of the Republic of Lithuania

[Date & Time] Friday, March 29, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)

[Venue] Akasaka Civic Center, Civic Hall (4-18-13 Akasaka, Minato City)

[Capacity] 50

[Target Audience] People who live, work, or study in Minato City

[Application]

Please write the following on a return postcard

① Your address

② Your name (up to two applications per postcard )

③ Your telephone number

④ The name and address of your workplace or school you attend in Minato City

* Send to the following address by Tuesday, March 19:
105-8511 Minato City Hall, Community Promotion Section, Global Community Planning Subsection

[Application inquiries] 03-3578-2565

[Concert inquiries] Japan-Lithuania Exchange Center 080-4025-0909

 7.Please come to the concert at the Assembly Hall

　

Anyone is welcome to attend this concert.

We are looking forward to your participation.

[Date & Time] Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm

[Venue] Minato City Assembly, 5F Main Assembly Hall

[Performer] Call Minato

[Program] Women’s chorus

[Capacity] Approximately 150 (First-come, first-served)

[Application] Not required.

[Contact] Community Promotion Section, Promotion of Art and Culture Subsection (Tel: 3578-2343) *Japanese only

 8. Tokyo Bay Area Cruise and Walking Tour to be held.

Minato City volunteer sightseeing guides show you spectacular bay area spots to take photos in English!

Includes hands-on calligraphy and origami experience. We are looking forward to your participation.

[Date & Time] Saturday, April 20, 2019, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

[Meet at] JR Tamachi Station Ticket Gate

[Ending Location] Odaiba Marine Park Station on the Yurikamome Line

[Eligibility] Elementary school students and older who understand English

[Application]

[How to Apply] Go to the Minato City Tourism Association website (http://www.minato-kanko.com（external link）), click on Volunteer Guided Tour (ENGLISH), then click on Entry Form.

[Capacity] 10 (Selected by lottery if more than 10 people apply. Selection results will be sent on Friday, April 12.)

[Participation Fee] Cruiser fare: 600 JPY

[Deadline] Saturday, April 6 (If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, we will inform you by 9:00 pm on Friday, April 19.) )　

[Contact]

Minato Travel & Tourism Association Volunteer Guide Office
MinatoCityVolunteerTourGuide@gmail.com *Japanese and English

 9. Seeking members for the Azabu Local City Government Policy Department Meeting

◆ Seeking participants for the Azabu Local City Government Policy Department Meeting

[Target audience]

　People 18 years old or older who live or work in the Azabu Region, who want to take part in activities for the Azabu Region, and who can participate in a meeting one weekday a month in the evening (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm).

[Meeting Agenda]

　Discuss as a group and compile suggestions.

[Venue]

　Azabu Regional City Office, Meeting Room (Roppongi 5-16-45)

[Date & Time]

　Approximately once per month (starting on a weeknight at 6:30 pm)

[Capacity]

　30 (Selected by lottery if more than 30 applications are received.)

[Notes]

　① Travel expenses and honorarium not available.

　② The meeting will be conducted in Japanese. Meeting materials will also be in Japanese.

[How to apply]

　Apply by filling out the form at the URL below

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/azabuchikusei/azabutikuseisakubunkakai/sankasyabosyu_20190301.html (Japanese)

[Application deadline]

　Wednesday, March 20, 2019

[Contact]

　Minato City Azabu Regional City Office, Collaboration Project Section, Community Policy Subsection

　Tel: 03-5114-8812

 10.Protect yourself from fire

Plan ahead and protect yourself from fire.

- Do not smoke in bed. Extinguish your cigarette butts in water, and throw out cigarette butts before they accumulate.

- Do not place or dry flammable items such as clothing close to heaters. Turn off you heater when you go to bed or leave home.

- Stay near the stove while cooking. Don’t place anything around your stove that could catch on fire.

- Clean your electrical outlets well, insert plugs fully into outlets, and do not bend cords or run them under furniture.

[Contact] Minato City Disaster Prevention Section, Living Safety Promotion Subsection (03-3578-2270) *Japanese only