The 9th Niyodo River International Mizukiri Competition

What is MIZUKIRI?

Stone skipping' is a sport in which you toss flat stones towards a river in such a way that they skip across the water's surface.

The competition is divided into three divisions: men, women, and children. Scores are based on the number of times the stone skips, overall distance, and beauty of the throw.

This competition is open to people of all nationalities!

Join us this summer at Niyodo River for your chance to become the Stone-skipping World Champion!

Special Exhibit: A pictorial book of Shigeru Yamasaki’s toy ship collection

Dragon boats used in races
at the Hari Festival in Okinawa

   Local toy ships reflect ship cultures across Japan; dragon boats used in races at the Hari Festival in Okinawa, Funahoko floats used in the Yamahoko procession of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and whaling boats used in old Kochi and Wakayama prefectures.

Public Lecture "Rescued by Writing"

An American expat's experience in Japan
(In English, with Japanese interpretation)

By Prof. Wendy Jones Nakanishi
(Literature Professor, Shikoku Gakuin Univ.)

Date: Thursday 19 July, 6:30pm-8pm

Location: At a meeting room on the 2nd floor, Eikokuji Campus, University of Kochi

Inquiries: 088-873-2984
japanstudies@el.u-kochi.ac.jp

Flyer in Japanese (PDF)

Fireworks Displays this summer

Here is an information about fireworks displays this summer in Kochi.

Furusato Muroto Festival (Muroto City)
  Date: Sun. July 15, 8pm-9pm (In case of bad weather, postpone to July 16)
  Place: Seaside Station Toromu
  Scale of fireworks: 3000 shots
  Inquiries: 0887-22-5134

2012 NIA Bus Tour - Let's enjoy AWA DANCE FESTIVAL!

Date:

Aug. 12th (Sun.)　

Departure:

12am from Nankoku City Hall (11:45am Kochi University Agricultural Department)

Place to Visit：

Naruto Park in Tokoshima Pref.(the road of whirlpool= look down the whirlpool on the bridge which has the clear glassy floor) & Awa Odori(very famous festival in Japan. you can watch it on the reserved seat.)

Arrival Time at Kochi University Monobe Canpus：

11pm via Nankoku City Hall

Participation fee：

5,000 yen

Deadline for application：

May 31st

Inquiries:

NIA bureau chief TOMONAGA (Rynn)

090-4332-7652 

salut_navigatoria @yahoo.co.jp

JOIN AN EMERGENCY DRILL!! – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM COMING DISASTERS –

THE DRILL PREVIOUSLY DONE
IN 2009 BY KIA

DATE: 9:30 - 12:30 - Saturday June 30th, 2012

PLACE: THE EIKOKUJI CAMPUS OF KOCHI PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY 2ND FLOOR MEETING ROOM OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (Address: 5-15 Eikokuji-cho, Kochi City )

CONTENTS:
① WHAT YOU CAN DO WHEN YOU GET INJURED OR HURT YOURSELF.
-- HOW TO STOP BLEEDING BY USING BANDAGES
-- HOW TO HOLD A BROKEN BONE

② DISCUSSION AND DIALOGUE
-- WHAT SHALL WE DO IN CASE OF CASUALTIES OR DISASTER?

Special Exhibit: Encapsulated Folk Handicrafts

   Storehouses with mortar walls and draining roof tiles are loved as a characteristic architectural feature of Kochi. The thick soil walls and sturdy door protected rice crops and household goods from moisture, rats, fire and robbery.

Annual Bonito Festival

   2.5 tons of new Bonito fish will be polished off at this indulgent festival in Nakatosa. Come along and partake of char-grilled bonito, bonito rice, bonito soup, a ‘Luxury Bonito Set’ and other delicacies only available here in the town of the Bonito.

Time: Sun May 20, 2012 10:00am-3:00pm
Place: Event Plaza in front of Nakatosa Kure Hachiman Shrine
Access: About 7mins walk from JR Tosa Kure Station
Inquiries: Nakatosa Town Fisheries, Commerce and Industry Division
TEL:0889-52-2473

Wisteria Festival

   130 people parade through the town dressed in the traditional wear of the Muromachi Era (1336-1573). Each will be wearing a colourful outfit appropriate to their job description. It will be as if an ancient scroll has come to life in Nakamura.

Time: Thurs May 3rd, 2012 (Public Holiday)
Place: Around Ichijo Shrine and the streets of Shimanto City
Access: About 5mins by car from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway
Inquiries: Shimanto City Chamber of Commerce TEL:0880-34-4333

Paper Carp Streamers in Niyodo River

   About 200 colorful and various sizes of carp streamers made from non-woven paper, one of Ino town’s specialty products, swim in the Niyodo River every year in May. Take a picture of them from the Niyodo Bridge. Riverboat excursions, food markets and tea ceremony demonstrations will also be held.

Date: 3rd to 5th May, 2012 (holidays)
Place: Riverside of Niyodo river in Ino town

Japanese Classes by NIA

The Nankoku City International Association (NIA) provides the following two Japanese classes from May 2012.

(1)NIHONGO SHABERIBA

Date & Time　May 9th, 2012 start 35times every Wednesday  19:00~21:00
Place           NISSYO FUKUSHI KORYU Center (Tamura Nankoku city)
Fee              100 yen(per time)

(2)NIHONGO KYOSHITSU ~advanced course of Japanesae language~

Date&time May 9th, 2012 start 35times every Wednesday  19:00~21:00
Place       NISSYO FUKUSHI KORYU Center (Tamura Nankoku city)
Fee         100yen(1time)

Inquiries    

NIA TOMONAGA 090-4332-7652

salut_navigatoria@yahoo.co.jp

For Those Interested in Learning Japanese

   The Kochi International Association (KIA) provides an opportunity to learn and practice Japanese. We offer 3 different level of classes; Basic Class 1 is for beginners, Basic Class 2 is for beginners-intermediate and Basic Class 3 is for intermediate level. To register for classes, please fill out the attached application form and return to KIA.

Foreign Book Delivery Service

   Foreign books (mainly English books) are now available to borrow from the KIA.
　Search by Title(excel file)
　Search by Author(excel file)

   You can pick up any books listed above from your nearest public library(excel file) if you live in Kochi Prefecture, except in Kochi City by filling out a request form below and sending it by e-mail or fax to the KIA.
　 Request form(excel file)

*The books will be delivered to your designated facility in around one week after receiving your application form.
*You may borrow up to five books at a time.
*The books are loaned for 4 weeks after sending them out from the KIA.
*The books must be returned to the location you picked them up by the date written on the slip attached to them.
E-mail: info_kia@kochi-kia.or.jp 　Fax: 088-875-4929

Enjoy Indonesia !

Date:
   1:30pm - 4pm, May 3 (holiday)

Place:
   Bentenza, Akaoka-cho Konan City

Performances:
   Folk Dance (Sumatera, Kalimantan, Jawa, Bali, Papua Dance)
   Indonesian Traditional Musical Instrument (Angklung Show)
   Sing Indonesian songs
   Indonesian Culture Exhibition
   Fashion Show (Indonesian Traditional Clothes)
   Quiz

Ticket Fee:
   900yen (includes snack and souvenir)
   Tickets have been sold out!

Inquiries:
   Ameria Bernadethe TEL 090-1170-1980

Mountain Life ①

 

Tosa mountain energy feeds all kinds of life.

    Are you interested in having a vegetable garden? It seems more people are interested in growing their own vegetables because of the many troubles and incidents concerning food. We interviewed John Moore, a social entrepreneur who propagates the ideas of organic gardening. His philosophy is based on his childhood in his hometown, Ireland, where he was influenced greatly by his grandmother who grew organic vegetables. Currently, Mr. Moore is an instructor at Vegetable Sommelier Foundation: Home Eco Farmer Program and Kochi Plants Academy and runs workshops in farms around Tosa.