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No 358 December 2016Published monthly by: Minato City Tokyo Tel: 03-3578-2111 Edited by: Public Relations Subsection, Office of the Mayor, Minato City Hall, 1-5-25, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8511Tel: 03-3578-2992, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fax: 03-3578-2034 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp Circulation: 10,000 copies

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Shiodome, Shirokanedai and Shirokane-Takanawa) in Minato City. The articles appearing in the Minato Monthly are also found on the Minato City Web: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp

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Tokyo Tower Winter Fantasy & Snow Dome Illumininations 2016 Until February 28, 2017. 4-2-8 Shibakoen

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Date Time Library Program Eligibility Reservation

7 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Azabu, 5F Storytelling and play by Group Kanransha, “Fishing Using the Tail” First 20 children aged 4 to third grade and their guardians Come to the venue directly

7 2:30 to 4 p.m. Konan, 3F Craft class, “Let’s make the shadow theater” First 13 elementary school students Call 03-3458-1085 or visit Konan Library counter

7 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Takanawa Kids-teens Plaza 4F Craft class, “Make a gift with yarn and stickers" First 15 elementary school students and their guardians Come to the venue directly

9 3 to 4:30 p.m. Takanawa Kids-teens Plaza 4F Movie, “Canine Caddy” – 1941, U.S. First 50 infants to high school students

Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian Come to the venue directly

1011 a.m. to noon

Akasaka, 3F Puppet show, “An Exciting Violin” by Theater Narnia First 55 elementary school students and their guardians for each show

Call 03-3408-5090 or visit Akasa-ka Library counter2 to 3 p.m.

11 2 to 3 p.m. Takanawa Craft class, “Make a Christmas tree with yarn” Come to the venue directly

121 to 2 p.m.

Konan Puppet show, “Rustling Noise” by Group Hitomi-za First 50 children up to sixth graders and their guardians Call 03-3458-1085 or visit Konan Library counter3 to 4 p.m.

17 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Azabu, 5F Puppet show, “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Puppet Group Takatsu Children between three to elementary school age and their guardians

Visit Azabu Library Counter after December 4

18 11 a.m. to noon Mita, B1 Puppet show, “Alice in Wonderland” by Group Chiisai Oshiro First 84 children above three who can watch the show alone Call 03-3452-4951 or visit Mita Library's information counter

23 11 a.m. to noon Takanawa Civic Hall Puppet show, “The Three Billy Goat Gruff” by Group Poporo First 250 one year old to sixth grade children and their guardians Visit Takanawa Library counter after December 3

23 2 to 3:30 p.m. Konan Movie, “Robots” – 2005, Japan First 45 people Come to the venue directly

Please join Minato City’s library assemblies this holiday season. We look forward to seeing you.

HOLIDAY ASSEMBLY FOR KIDS

* Doors open 30 min. in advance * All programs are limited to one guardian per child * All programs are free of charge Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Minato City Policies & Objectives Minato City is devoted to developing and implementing various child-rearing policies and introducing support facilities to assist parents with raising children. This July, Mayor Masaaki Takei announced his plans to eradicate nursery waiting lists, calling it "his top priority." Since his appointment to the post, Mayor Takei has successfully increased the capacity at daycare facilities within the city from 1,978 in 2004 to 7,006 this past April. He has also simultaneously decreased the number of children on nursery waiting lists from 274 in April 2010 to 64 in April 2016. Minato City has also introduced medical sub-sidies for children under junior high school age, free day care enrollment for subsequent children and an English curriculum in all elementary and junior high schools within the city in an effort to be the best city for child rearing and children's education.

Free Public Child Facilities: Azabu Kids-to-Teens HallAmong the many free public childcare initiatives in Mina-to City is the Azabu Kids-to-Teens Hall (Azabu Chukosei Plaza), located near Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park. Opened in September 2014, this facility is free for children under high school age and their guardians and is open seven days a week, except for December 31-January 3 and national holidays, excluding May 5. It features three floors with various facilities for children under 18 years old and their guardians.

On the first floor is a child-friendly café with simple menu items like juice, toast with egg, or curry and rice, that is welcoming for all, from children to senior residents. The second floor is the main area in the facility, equipped with plenty of separate rooms and space to spread out in areas full of natural light with lots of tables and chairs to accom-modate all. This is also where registration for the usage of the facility takes place. This floor hosts a study room, a playroom equipped with toys, building blocks, chess, and a spacious craft room where children are stimulated to boost their creativity and ideas, as well as engage in various hobbies. Also on the second floor is the Arena, a fully equipped gym that also contains a stage for special

events. The rest area on the same floor is where children can gather to talk and eat lunch together, as well as enjoy a multitude of books in English and Japanese. There is also a music room complete with an entire band set-up and a dance room with mirrors that can be reserved by teen-agers for practice.

On the fourth floor of the facility is a rollerblade area, a spacious outdoor space equipped with a safety net, where children can play a variety of other games. The third floor of the facility is the Arisu Iki-iki Plaza, which provides rental rooms and senior residents-focused activities dur-ing the day, so grandparents and children can easily visit the center together.

The Azabu Kids-to-Teens Hall also organizes regular events including dance classes, seasonal festivities and other gath-erings. For more information, contact the facility directly.

Using the facility First time users of the facility are required to register in advance. Visit the registration office on the second floor of the facility and fill in a registration form, available in Japanese and English. A membership card will be issued after the registration is complete. Please carry this card when visiting the facility.

Location and guide Address: 4-6-7 Minami-azabuOpening hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on December 31 to January 3 and national holidays, excluding May 5. Inquiries: Azabu Kids-to-Teens Hall, Tel: 03-5447-0611

Other public child-related facilities in Minato City Temporary daycare facilities for infants Residents, employees or students in Minato City may use the following centers as temporary daycare upon urgent needs. Please contact each facility for information on cost, operating hours and other details.

Short overnight stay The following facilities accept children overnight in cases of sudden emergency due to work, hospitalization of parents or other reasons.

Toddlers' Play Room The following facilities offer a place for parents and toddlers to relax, exchange information with others and enjoy various semi-nars and events.

Supervising section: Children and Family Support Center

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CHILD SUPPORT

In Focus: Minato City Child Support Facilities

Azabu Kids-to-Teens Hall CHILD SUPPORT

Recruitment of English Support Teachers

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Higashimachi Elementary School and Nanzan Elementary School are seeking new English Support Teachers (EST) to assist in their international classes for the 2017 academic year, from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

Job Description This is a part-time teaching position for five days, 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities Successful candidates will support Japanese teachers during English classes; cooperate and collaborate with homeroom teachers; teach different subjects in English; translate and write various study materials and school-related documents in English; provide consultation to children and guardians in English and other related duties.

RequirementsApplicants must meet all criteria below:

1. Be a native English speaker or have equivalent English proficiency, and have teaching experience with children

2. Have a Japanese work permit

3. Have basic Japanese proficiency skills

SalaryCompensation is at an hourly rate. Wages for the academ-ic year 2016 varied from ¥1,880 to ¥2,860.

Inquiries: Guidance Support Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2868

Rest Area, 2F

A Child Allowance Application must be submitted within 15 days of a child’s birth or the date of moving into Minato City. If the City Hall is closed on the 15th day because of the New Year’s holidays, please submit your application on January 4. Please note that you may not receive parts or all of the allow-ance if you delay the application.

If the application is sent by post, the date of arrival will be listed as the official application date.

Applications for approval of child allowance, or nintei seikyusho, are available at each Regional City Office and can be download-ed from Minato City Web.

Inquiries: Children’s Benefit Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2431

Year-EndChild Allowance Applications

Appy Konan 2-3-13 Konan, 03-6712-0688

Appy Shimbashi 6-4-2 Shimbashi, 03-5425-7525

Appy Azabu 5-12-24 Azabu, 03-5114-9900

Appy Nishi-azabu 2-13-3 Nishi-azabu, 03-5467-7175

Appy Shibaura 3-1-16 Shibaura, 03-5730-3253

Minato Child-rearing Supporting Center “Pokke” 5-18-1-102 Shiba, 03-6435-0411

Child-rearing Square “Ai-port” 2-25-1 Minami-aoyama, 03-5786-3250

Shibaura Island Children’s Garden (Kodomo-en) 4-20-1 Shibaura, 03-5443-2530

Shimmei Nursery School 1-6-7 Hamamatsucho, 03-0809-1099

Takahama Nursery School 4-3-7 Konan, 03-5781-0255

Minami-aoyama Nursery School 1-3-15 Minami-aoyama, 03-3401-5047

Minami-azabu Nursery School 4-2-29-101 Minami-azabu, 03-3442-5907

Iikura Nursery School 1-21-2 Higashi-azabu, 03-3583-5805

Aisei Nursery School 1-27-40 Takanawa, 03-3441-5410

Benesse Konan Nursery School 4-6-7 Konan, 03-5783-5874

Craft Room , 2F


Azabu Baby Home 5-1-20 Minami-azabu Application: 03-6400-0090

Appy Shimbashi 6-4-2 Shimbashi, 03-5425-7525

Appy Azabu 5-12-24 Azabu, 03-5114-9900

Appy Nishi-azabu 2-13-3 Nishi-azabu, 03-5467-7175

Appy Konan 2-3-13 Konan, 03-6712-0688

Appy Konan 4 chome 4-2-4 Konan, 03-5796-8862

Appy Shibaura 3-1-16 Shibaura, 03-5730-3252

Appy Daiba 1-7-1 Daiba, 03-5520-9061


Child-rearing Square “Ai-port” 2-25-1 Minami-aoyama, 03-5786-3250

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

When discarding waste, please leave it in the designated areas by 8 a.m. or by 7:30 a.m. at special designated zones. Don’t discard any garbage for the period between December 31 and January 3. For more information, visit Minato City Web.

The Minato Recycling and Waste Management Office will be closed from 4:25 p.m. on December 30 until 7:40 a.m. on January 4. Please note that after the holidays, collection may be delayed due to an increase of waste during New Year’s and traffic conditions. Please leave your waste at designated areas until 8 a.m. on January 4.

Large-Sized Waste Center Holiday Schedule Large-sized Waste Center will be closed during the holidays. Reservations made via telephone will be suspended from 7 p.m. on December 28 until 8 a.m. on January 4. Online reservations will not be accepted from midnight on December 29 until midnight on January 4.

Discarding large-sized waste(1) Call or make a reservation online at the Large-Sized Waste Center at 03-5296-7000 or sodai.tokyokankyo.or.jp/index.aspx specifying the waste you would like to be collect-ed. If you apply online, you will need to confirm your reservation within 24 hours of issuing a temporary reservation.

(2) Purchase a large-sized waste ticket of the amount specified during your reservation at supermarkets, convenience stores and other designated stores

(3) Write your name and the 4-digit number provided during your reservation on the ticket and place it in a visible place on the item you will be discarding. Place the waste at the designated area in your residence by 8 a.m. on the day of the collection. Please note that large-size garbage collection is conducted in reservation order, so contact the center in advance if you wish to discard something within this year.

Home Appliance Recycling Center holiday schedule To discard air conditioners, TVs, refrigerators, freezers and washing/drying machines, please contact stores where you had purchased them directly or the Home Appliance Recycling Center at 03-5296-7200 (Japanese auto-operator only). The Home Appliance Recycling Center will be closed from 5 p.m. on December 28 until 8 a.m. on January 4.

PC 3R Promotion Association Holiday Schedule To discard of personal computers, please contact the manufacturer directly or the Mina-to City PC 3R Promotion Association at 03-5282-7685 or online at www.pc3r.jp The association will be closed from 5 p.m. on December 28 until 9 a.m. on January 4. Please make reservations well in advance.

The largest amount of waste throughout the year is produced during the New Year’s holiday season. We kindly ask for your cooperation in waste discarding in order to start a new year in a clean environment.

Supervising section: Minato Recycling and Waste Management Office

Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

RESIDENT SERVICES

Convenience stores and Automated Certificate Issuing Machines Convenience storesYou can receive certificates at 7-Eleven, Lawson, Circle K Sunkus, Family Mart, Community Store and Ministop (from December 21). To receive the certificate you will need your My Number card or Basic Resident Registration card and PIN number. For more details, please inquire at the Counter Services Subsection of each regional city office.

Automated Certificate Issuing Machines (ACIM) ACIMs are installed at every regional city office and Daiba Annex. An ACIM card and PIN number are required to use this system. For more details, please inquire at Minato Call. Please note that ACIMs will no longer be available after September 30, 2017.

Fee: Obtaining certificates from ACIMs is ¥50 cheaper for every document in comparison to fees for such obtained by telephone appointment or over the counter. Note that the ACIMs do not take ¥10,000, ¥5,000, and ¥2,000 bills or ¥5 and ¥1 coins. Certificates issued at convenience stores will be ¥100 cheaper from January 4, 2017.

Service hours during the holiday season Convenience stores: December 26, 27 and January 4 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

ACIMs: December 26-31; 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The ACIM at Daiba Annex operates from 9 a.m. until 5 pm. from December 29-31.

Telephone reservation serviceResidents can make appointments for the obtainment of necessary certificates via telephone as well. Please make an appointment specifying the place and time that you want to receive a certificate. Call the Counter Service of each Regional City Office and Daiba Annex by 4 p.m. on weekdays. To pick-up the documents you need to present an ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, etc. and your seal registration card (inkan toroku card) is required for seal registration certificates. Documents can be picked-up on the following day for any appointments made after 4 p.m.

Fees: Certificate of Residence: ¥300; Seal registration certificate: ¥300

Certificate pick-up time: Weekdays: 5:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekends and national holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointment reservation counters & holidays schedule

Certificate Issuance During the Holidays

New Year’s Holidays Waste & Recycling Collection

If you need any certificates while the Minato City Hall is closed during the New Year’s holidays, please use these alternatives to over the counter options.

Please note that Minato City will not collect waste and recyclables between December 31 and January 3.

This is a fun event for children and their parents, in which participants can exchange children's clothes and books.

Eligibility: Residents and employees in Minato City

Date & time: December 10, noon to 12:40 p.m.

Place: Shirokanedai Iki-iki Plaza, 4-8-5 Shirokanedai

Note: Participants are welcome to take home any cloth items brought to the event. Those who brought at least one cloth item can take up to five garments, and those who haven't brought any can take up to three. Everyone is welcome to take home up to three books. No reservation required. Please come to the venue directly.

Section in charge: Recycling and Waste Management Office Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Family Clothes & Books Swap

ECO ENTERTAINMENT

Certificates that can be issued Convenience Stores ACIM Telephone

Reservation

Certificate of Residence*

Certificate of Seal Registration

Certificate of family register*

Certificate of Taxation*

Last three years of Certificate of Taxation*

Supplementary Certificate of family register

*Some services are not available.

Pick-up Venue Reservation Pick-up Dates

Minato City Hall 1F, Night duty room

Shiba Regional City Office: 03-3578-3144

For reservation & pick-up: December 26-28, January 4

For pick-up: December 23-25

Closed: December 29-January3

Takanawa Civic Center Takanawa Regional City Office: 03-5421-7611

Azabu Civic Center Azabu Regional City Office: 03-3583-4151

Libra Shibaura-konan Regional City Office: 03-3456-4151

Akasaka Civic Center Akasaka Regional City Office: 03-5413-7011

Daiba Civic Center Daiba Annex: 03-5500-2375



EQUALITY & FREEDOM

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in order to ensure and respect fundamental human rights and freedom as a common standard that should be achieved for all people and countries of the world. Since then, December 10 has become an international Human Rights Day. In Japan, The Ministry of Justice and National Human Rights Committee Federation has established December 4 to 10 as “Human Rights Week” in order to raise public awareness for the respect of human rights through various events on the topic.

Events: Speech & Film Screening Date & time: December 6, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Place: Takanawa Civic Center, 1-16-25 Takanawa, direct access from Exit 1 of Shirokane-Takanawa station on the Mita and Namboku lines or Takanawa chiku sogo shishomae bus stop on the Chii-Bus. No parking space available.

Capacity: 250 people on a first come, first served basis. Free admission and no reservation required.

Public Speech Speaker: Ivan, fashion model and TV personality

Profile: The child of a Spanish-Japanese father and a quarter Mexican mother, Ivan moved to Nara at the age of two. After graduating from high school in California, he moved back to Japan and launched a career as a model. In 2004, he was selected to participate in the Paris Collection, becoming well-known internationally. In 2013, he revealed that he is transgender in a variety program on Japanese TV. Currently, he continues his career as a model and Japanese TV personality.

Title: "Here I Stand." The speech is conducted in Japanese.

Film screeningPride - 2014, England, 121 min.

Based on a true story, Pride is a historical comedy-drama written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Matthew Warchus, that depicts the story of a group of U.K. gay activists who work to help miners during the strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in 1984. Pride was nominated for Best Picture in Musical or Comedy at 2015's Golden Globe Awards and is also the winner of Cannes Film Festival's Queer Palm category of 2014.

Supervising section: Human Rights and Gender Equality Subsection Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Human Rights Counseling CenterForeign residents can consult professionals regarding human rights-related issues at the Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau.

Place: Human Rights Counseling Room in the Legal Affairs Bureau, 12th floor, Kudan Second Government Building, 1-1-15 Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-kuConsultation hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. English: Tel: 0570-090911 Chinese: Tel: 0570-050110

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Foreign Residents' Advisory CenterThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government offers consultation and a counseling services for foreign residents living in Tokyo. The staff can give advice on practical matters or answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact the Consultation Service Office.

Principal contents of consultation: - Problems related to daily life or urgent enquiries - Matters related to Japanese customs and culture - Problems related to traffic accidents - Problems concerning your family and children

Consultation is generally carried out over the phone, but face-to face assistance is also available. Services are free of charge and confidentiality is strictly observed.

Hours: Weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.Tel: 03-5320-7744

Human Rights WeekMinato City will hold its annual Human Rights Week from December 4 through December 10. This is an important time to address and reflect on important issues concerning our rights and freedom.

14th Minato Tourism Photo Contest MINATO STORY

"My Superior Moment"

8th Minato Performing Arts Festival

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

SPECIAL INVITATION

What is your best experience in Minato City? Share your story through captivating photography for a chance to win the Gold Award of ¥100,000.

You don’t have a fancy camera? Don’t worry - your masterpiece can be taken with your smartphone.

Eligibility: Any amateur photographers

Submission deadline: January 31, 2017

For more information, please visit the following link: www.minato-kanko.com/common/photo_contest

Inquiry: Minato Travel & Tourism Association, [email protected]

Join us at the annual Minato Performing Arts Festival. This is a wonderful opportunity to listen to live gospel music performed by Minato City residents and pro- fessional artists and enjoy a break from everyday life.

Date & time: January 22, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Doors open 30 min. in advance.

Place: Blue Rose of Suntory Hall, 1-13-1 Akasaka

Performers: Minato City residents and Mika Arisaka & The Sunshowers

Capacity: 200 people per stage. Anyone is welcome, but in case of over turnout, residents, employees and students in Minato City have priority.

Fee: Free entrance

Reservations Please reserve by December 11 either by post, telephone or fax.

By post: Send a postcard to Promotion of Art and Culture Subsection, Minato City Hall, 105-8511 or by Fax at 03-3438-8252 with your zip code and address, name, phone number, preferred time slot if any, and number of participants. Note that one participant can register up to three guests only, including babies. The result will be announced in the beginning of January.

By phone: Call Minato Call at 03-5472-3710 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Inquiries: Promotion of Art and Culture Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2584

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MINATO BULLETIN BOARD Programs may change without notice. All events listed on this page are conducted in Japanese except for MIA events. For more information, please visit the Minato City Web.

SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER

Minato City Events

Appointment for HIV Tests –Tel: 03-6400-0081 The result is announced two weeks after the check-up at the Minato Public Health Center

Other Examinations

SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER

Minato Public Health Center

Eligibility Examination date Result announcement Location

City residents aged between 30 and 39 born

in January

*Limited to 70 people daily

Check in time: 8:45 - 10:30 a.m. Check in: 1 - 2 p.m.

Minato Public Health CenterJanuary 11 February 8

January 25 February 22

Eligibility Date Time Location

Stomach & colon cancer

Residents aged 35 or older Capacity: 20 people

Any weekday in December

8:30 -9:30 a.m

Kokoro to Karada no Genki Plaza 3-6-15 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku

OsteoporosisIndividuals receiving osteoporosis treat-ment are not eligible for this test

Minato City residents aged 20 and over who have not received this examination in the past 5 years. Capacity 20 people

1/11 & 1/25

2 - 2:45 p.m.

Minato Public Health Center

Checkup and consultation for babies/infants

Eligible residents will be informed by mail- 4 months old: Born in September, 2016- 18 months old: Born in June, 2015- 3 years old: Born in December, 2013

Application and inquiries: Tel: 03-6400-0084

HIV/STD Test (R) Open to all 12/22, 1/5, 1/19 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Minato Public Health Center

HIV One day checkup None scheduled

Date Time Program Place/Capacity/Application

1 to 26

7 a.m. to 11 p.m. by noon on 12/26

Winter Holiday in Northern EuropeEnjoy the winter scene of Finland, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Free admission Inquiries: Global Community Planning Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2565

The gallery of food garden, World Trade Center Bldg. 2-4-1-B1 Hama-matsucho

10 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Handbells ConcertEveryone is welcome.Free admission. No reservation required. Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Toranomon Iki-iki Plaza, 1-21-10 Toranomon

20 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Classical music concertViolin and piano by Duo Deux FleursEveryone is welcome. Free admission. No reservation required. Inquiries: Promotion of Art and Culture Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2342

Libra Hall, Minato Park Shibaura, 1-16-1-1F Shibaura

Library Events - Movies *Doors open 30 min. before the starting time

2 2 p.m. Something That You Told Me About My Son - 2014, Japan, 59 min. Takanawa/40

3 1:30 p.m. Bamba-no Chutaro - Japan, 120 min. Minato/90

4 2 p.m. Yell from Heaven - 2011, Japan, 114 min. Azabu/30

8 Noon Lives of the World Great People #9 "Vehicles and Speed" - 1988, France, 56 min Mita/60

8 1:30 p.m. Dai Chushingura - 1971, Japan, 155 min. Minato/90

10 Noon Christmas in Cunnecticut - 1945, U.S., 101 min. Konan/45

17 2 p.m. Francesco Giullare di Dio - 1950, Italy, 82 min. Akasaka/35

18 2 p.m. Grand Hotel - 1932, U.S., 112 min. Takanawa/40

23 6 p.m. Avonlea Christmas - 2012, Canada, 90 min. Azabu/30

25 2 p.m. Rendezvous at the Dark Place - 2006, Japan, 119 min. Mita/60

Library Events - Others9 2 to 3 p.m. Origami class for adults "Crains" Takanawa/16

*JHS students and over

10 2 to 3:30 p.m. Reciation of beautiful harmonic souds and Gospel Azabu/30

Library Events - Storytelling8日 10:30 a.m. Hide and Seek in Christmas Takanawa

10日 2 p.m. Choo choo train storytelling Takanawa

10日 11 a.m. Ghosts in Christmas Minato

10日 11 a.m. Warm Spell Mita

14日 3 p.m. Tea Party at the Forest Akasaka

17日 11 a.m. A Snowman Minato

17日 3 p.m. Uncle and a Slide Minato

18日 2:30 p.m. Coleten, the Bear Azabu

21日 10:30 a.m. Cheers Konan

22日 10 a.m. For expectant mothers Minato

22日 10:30 a.m. Triangle Santa Clause Mita

24日 2:30 p.m. Choo choo train storytelling Azabu

24日 2 p.m. Melrose and Croc: a Christmas to Remember Akasaka

25日 11 a.m. If I Were Santa Clause's Friend Takawana

27日 11 a.m. Snow is Falling and the Cat Is Here Takanawa Annex

70th Anniversary Photo ExhibitionA photo exhibition showing areas in Minato City in the past and present

1/4 to 1/31 Takanawa Library

Inquiries: Minato Call,Tel: 03-5472-3710

1/20 to 2/15 Azabu Library

2/1 TO 2/15 Akasaka Library

2/17 to 2/28 Konan Library

1/24 to 1/31 Minato Library

3/6 to 3/24 Mita Library

MIA EventsMinato International Association Toei Kita-aoyama 1-chome Apt. No.3, 1-6-3-B1 Kita-aoyama 107-0061 Tel: 03-6440-0233 Fax: 03-6440-0234 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp

10 11:30 a.m. to noon

Japanese Conversation Partner This program is for foreign people who are looking for opportunities to speak Japannese. *Basic Japanese required.

MIA/ Call or send an email to MIA

17 Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Let's Chat in Japanese Enjoy chatting in Japanese with other participants. No application is required.

Space D of Mita NN Bldg. 4-1-23 Shiba

17 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Let's Rediscover Japan Mr. Sunil Felix will talk about "The experience of a global trotter's life"Fee: ¥500 or ¥200 with student ID. Capacity: 40 people

Space D of Mita NN Bldg. 4-1-23 Shiba

KissportTel: 03-5770-6837 Fax: 03-5770-6884, Email: [email protected] jp, Web: http://www.kissport.or.jp

172 p.m.Doors open: 1:30 p.m.

Music Promenade, Big Band ConcertFree admission. Come to the venue directly. Capacity: 250 people

Takanawa Civic Center, 1-16-25 Takanawa

bHEALTH ADVISORY

PrecautionsAgainst Influenza Infectious diseases caused by pathogens such as influenza and norovirus are common in winter. Washing your hands, gargling and wearing a mask are some effec-tive ways to prevent infection. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after returning home from outside and before meals. It is effective to gargle when you return home and in the morning and night. Masks retain humidity and can help prevent germ outbreaks.

Dry air is not good for your throat and nose, so pay attention to indoor humidity levels. It is a good idea to let in fresh air once every hour.

Vaccinations against influenza are also available. It usually takes up to four weeks for the vaccination to become effective. Daily prevention and good health maintenance are important for avoiding infections. Please stay in good health this winter.


Minato City Resident Health Checkup: All residents are eligible to undergo a physical examination, urine analysis, chest X-ray, blood pressure check and blood test. Depending on the age, certain residents can undergo an electrocardiogram examination.

Additional checkup: Female recipients of the Minato City resident health checkup aged 30 or 35 years old or those who have not had a similar medical checkup in the past five years are eligible for osteoporosis examinations.

Eligibility: Registered Minato City residents

Minato Health Service Center: 1-4-10 Mita, Tel: 03-6400-0083

Himawari Medical Facilities Consultation ServiceIf you are looking for a doctor or pharmacy, you can call or

look on the Himawari English language web site. Himawari also provides emergency medical translation services.

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tel: 03-5285-8181Web: www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp

Note: You need to apply and make an appointment in advance. Inquiries and appointment: Minato Public Health Center,

Minato VoiceTime: 6:26 to 6:29 a.m. and 5:56 to 5:59 p.m., 3 min. program

Monday & Thursday: EnglishTuesday: JapaneseWednesday: ChineseFriday: KoreanMinato Voice will also broadcast emer-gency-related information in case of disasters, such as:

• Disaster warnings and earthquake predictions

• Rescue and relief efforts, or opening of evacuation shelters

Inquiries: Public Relations Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2041

INTERFM 89.7 MHZ

Population of Minato CityAS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Total: 248,824Japanese Residents:

229,633Male: 107,069 / Female: 122,564

Registered Foreign Residents:

19,191Male: 10,124 / Female: 9,067

POPULATION


LANGUAGE SUPORT

Japanese Language Classes for Foreign Residents

SOCIAL MEDIA

CHANNEL 11

Program Time Program Summary

Hi from the Mayor of Minato Bilingual. 20 min.

10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

Mayor Takei discusses with the town mayor of Toyotomicho, Hokkaido regarding partnership among municipalities. Also the mayor visits Kakashi Festival in Higashi-azabu and talks with the town mayor of Funagatamachi, Yamagata.

Minato-ku Koho Topics Topics in Minato City 30 min.

10 a.m.1 p.m.3 p.m.5 p.m.9 p.m.

Public AnnouncementDelivers announcements, information, or events in Minato City. 1-10: Mita Elementary School 11-20: Kogai Elementary School 21-30: Akasaka Elementary School

You can also see the programs broadcast on this channel on the Minato City Web or YouTube.

The video/DVDs can also be rented at the Office of the Mayor, each regional city office and public library. Videos/DVDs of programs broadcast from December 2015 to last month are available.

Note: Programs may change without notice. Inquiries: J:COM Tel: 0120-914-000

Minato Public TV Program GuideJ:COM Minato-Shinjuku DECEMBER SCHEDULE

Minato City Through Ukiyo-eUkiyo-e, commonly referred to in English as “woodblock prints of the floating world,” was a popular form of printed art in Japan during the Edo period, from roughly the 17th to 19th centuries. Usually, ukiyo-e art depicted scenes from the everyday life of Japanese people at the time, with a particular focus on fashion, entertainment and pleasure. In this series, we would like to share some sights from the area of the current Minato City as it was depicted through ukiyo-e at the time.

The above ukiyo-e paintings are owned by the Minato Local History Museum

“One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: Distant View of Akasaka and Tameike Pond from Kinokunizaka Hill” (Hiroshige Utagawa,1857) This ukiyo-e portrays a feudal lord's procession, or daimyo gyoretsu, as was held throughout the Edo period. After the 17th century, there were many mansions of lords, or daimyo, in the Akasaka and Tameike area. They largely functioned as defence of the west side of the Edo castle.The river that flows by was streamlined as an outer moat of the Edo castle and was also used as a holding pond for certain time. Thus the name Tameike (holding pond) derives from.

“One Hundred Beautiful Women at Famous Places in Edo: Sanno Shrine” (Toyokuni Utagawa, 1857) The woman depicted in the ukiyo-e is one of the dancers who participated in the Tokugawa Shogunate’s festival held at the Hie Shrine.

CULTURE

REVIVE & RELIVE

Toy Hospital

Repairs done free of charge. Cost of new parts not included.

Where: Children's HallTime: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Date & Place: 12/1 Akasaka 12/3 Shirokanedai 12/7 Kounanndai

12/11 Shimmei 12/13 Takanawa12/15 Shibaura 12/18 Azabu

Performances, games, food booths, etc.Free admission, but please pay for games and food.

Date: December 10

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: Plaza Shimmei, 1-6-7 Hamamatsucho

Inquiries: Minato Call, 03-5472-3710

Minato City sells recycled bikes in good condition that are reclaimed and repaired.

Date & Time: December 11, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.The drawing will start at 10:30 a.m.

Place: Minato Recycling and Manage-ment Office Working Contact, 3-9-6 Moto-azabu

Number of bikes: About 20, Minato City residents have priority

Price: Approximately ¥9,000


RecycledBikeSale

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

An exhibition displaying Minato City's remains from recent study of disinterment. Sites of Musashi-kawagoe clan’s Matusdaira family’s man-sion, Bizen-saga clan’s Nabeshima family’s mansion, and Atago- shita samurai’s mansions were excavated and conducted search recently. Excavated articles from these sites and photo panels will be displayed.

Date: December 16 to May 17, 2017Place: Minato City Local History MuseumInquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Exhibition CornerLOCAL FINDINGS

INFORMATION ON TWITTER & FACEBOOKWhenever applicable, Minato City will send out information regarding disasters and emergency countermeasures in English, Chinese and Korean through the city’s offi-cial Twitter and Facebook accounts. Please utilize this service for your convenience.

@minato_city.en facebook.com/city.minato.en

Class Sundays, 1/22, 29 • 2/5, 12, 19, 26 • 3/5, 12

Time 1:30 to 3:10 p.m.

Place The conference room of Azabu Civic Center

Tuition ¥6,000

EligibilityForeign nationals aged 16 or over and who have learned Japanese language between 36 hours and 80 hours and can read hiragana/katanaka

Capacity 12 people

Application

Send a FAX or e-mail with your zip code, address, name, age, phone number, hours of your studying Japanese, and native language. Applications are due by January 16.

Application & inquiries Fax: 03-3583-5547 or by E-mail at [email protected]

Protect Yourself and Others from Norovirus

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

Each year, food poisoning and infectious diseases caused by norovirus tend to increase in November, reaching a peak during December and January. Here are a few things you should know about norovirus and how to protect yourself and others from it.

Infection RouteThere are two different infection routes of norovirus: eating clams such as oysters and transmission of the virus from others.

How to prevent infection- The most efficient and promising prevention measure is to not eat raw clam fish such as oysters which are commonly known as being a prime cause for infections. Norovirus can be inactivated by heating up food properly, so make sure to heat up possibly infectious food at 90 degrees for a minimum of 90 seconds.

- Chlorine bleaching agent is also known to inactivate infections. Wash your hands properly after touching possibly infectious food.

- Apply steam iron onto your clothes or carpets in case of vomit. Sterilizing towels and eating utensils in boiling water is also effective to disinfect from the virus.

Caution While chlorine bleaching agent is highly recommended to use for cleaning vomit and sterilization of toilet and eating utensils, it is also known to corrode metal, bleach clothes white and cause skin inflammation, so use with extra caution. It is also recommended to use gloves and masks when cleaning, in order to prevent norovirus from spreading by breathing in droplets.

Keep your hands clean Wash your hands carefully with soap and water. Rinse the soap off with water for about 20 seconds to thoroughly wash off the virus, and sanitize with alcohol after drying off your hands.

Still new to Japan? Looking for opportunities to brush up your Japanese language skills and make new friends? You can take classes here in Minato City.

Plaza Shimmei Festival