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The Nagoya International Center is a non-profit organization based in Nagoya, Japan. The NIC promotes multi-cultural harmony and provides free information and consultation services for foreign residents in 9 languages. - read more

Out and About in October 

The NIC offers a 24-hour telephone service in English with recorded information, updated monthly. Tel: 052-581-0400
¨ Download PDF
Download October Podcast
(right click mouse and select "Save link as")

 

In September's Nagoya Calendar  

 

 - Aichi Triennale 2010
 - Summer Festivals
 - The Maruhachi
 - Take the JLPT
 - Nippon Domannaka Festival
 - Event, Movie, & TV Listings

 - Download the Nagoya Calendar




 

Health Information Supplement

Health Information Supplement  

A new 3-part guide to keeping healthy in Japan.
Part 1: Depression
Part 2: Infectious Diseases
Part 3: Allergies

Wanted! Foreign Instructors

Want to help us to create a globally aware Nagoya? As part of its international understanding education program, NICfs Classroom for Global Citizenfs program is looking for foreign instructors to visit schools and local organizations and introduce their home countries.
- more information

Getting Away This Summer

Booking travel and accommodation s a headache at the best of times, throw in a language and a cultural barrier and the fun begins. However with the number of volunteer groups and organizations offering travel booking, accommodation, and tours in English has greatly increased. - read more ...


In and Around Nagoya - (read more)

‘The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art
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Blue Bonnet Wildflower Garden
‘Chunichi Dragons Baseball 2010
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Shopping Centers Around Nagoya
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Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara & Kiso
‘Beaches Around Nagoya
‘J-League in Nagoya
‘About Nagoya City  ‘ more  ....

Library Recommendations - (read more)


Natural Sciences
The Natural Science section consists of over 75 volumes covering a wide variety of topics, including the environment, human evolution, astronomy, gardening, bird watching and much more.

 - Continue reading ...

 

NIC Quick Recipes - (read more)

Get to grips with Japanese food with our quick and simple recipes.
‘Pork Cutlet - Tonkatsu
‘Pan-broiled Salmon & Veg (external link)
‘Mayonnaise–grilled Shiitake Mushrooms (external link)

Hiking Guides - (read more)

hike‘Tokai Hiking Guides
Fancy going on a short hike to enjoy the scenery but canft get past the language barrier to find out where and when to go? Over 30 short hike guides are downloadable in a printer-friendly PDF format!

‘NIC Walking Guides 
A series of guides created by Nagoya International Center Volunteers for foreign visitors who are interested in viewing local tourist attractions.
#17 - Castle Town Nagoya
Using an 1870 map as a guide follow our model walking route to discover the history of the what was the castle town area of Nagoya City and get a picture of how the city was structured before the industrial area and post-war renewal.

 

International Student Center

International Student Center
Offers accommodation and other services to foreign students in Aichi Prefecture.

 - Residency Admission Information for 2010

The NIC Volunteers' Plaza

 
‘ NIC Volunteers' Plaza
Let our volunteers show you the hidden Nagoya.
‘Adventures ‘Attractions ‘Traditions
 

September Event Information (updated 8/20)  
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‘What's on at the NIC?
- Free Health Consultations
- English Story Book Time
‘Movie & TV Listings (August)
‘Summer Festivals 2010
‘Free Guided Tours of Nagoya
‘Win Tickets to Nagoya Reptile World!
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Museum Exhibitions
 - Aichi Triennale 2010
 - Van Gogh in Nagoya
‘Other Events Around Nagoya
- Akira Horror House
- Nippon Domannaka Dance Festival
- Aichi International Womenfs Film Festival


NIC Mail Magazine - (read more)

Subscribe to get event information & living advice delivered to your in-box on the 20th of the month.  (full details)

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August's Mail Magazine (8/20)
 

 

Daily Living Information & FAQ - (read more)


‘Allowances for Child-Rearing 2010

 - The government will be providing a monthly allowance of 13,000 Yen for every child of middle school age or younger (regardless of nationality) in Japan during the 2010 / 11 fiscal year
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‘New Restricted Parking Zones

Drivers beware! Special parking spaces aimed exclusively for the elderly, pregnant, and handicapped have been introduced across the country. The special parking zones are located in regular no-parking zones and without a knowledge of kanji are hard to distinguish from regular roadside parking spaces.

 

‘Bicycle Registration  

The benefits are simple - If your bicycle is stolen it is more likely to be found and being caught riding a bicycle that is not registered in your name can land you in hot water.


‘New Garbage Rules  - From June there are new rules for the collection of dangerous flammable items
 - Past Articles
 
- Nagoya Daily Living Guide 
 

First Aid Treatment You Should Know


- Dial 119 - Calling the Emergency Services
- How to perform CPR
- How to use an AED
- Other Useful First Aid Treatment ? fractures, burns, bleeding, & heatstroke
- Emergency Medical Information

- Download our pamphlet (PDF 4.1 MB)

 

Survival Japanese! - (read more)

As seen in the Nagoya Calendar - printable PDF versions are now available on our website.
‘#1 - Travelling By Public Transport ‘#2 - On the Phone
‘#3 - Accommodation   ‘#4 - At the ATM

 

Civic Advice Corner - (read more)

 
‘Calculating the Cost of Health Insurance
‘Ending Employment in Japan
‘Getting Divorced in Japan
‘Getting Married in Japan
‘Paid Holidays & Days Off
‘Income Tax FAQs @‘Part Time Work
‘Traffic Accidents  ‘Get a Pension Refund
‘Residence Tax Explained
‘Starting Your Own Business
‘Advice archives ....

 

Global Voice Advice Corner - (read more)

gv‘Denied Re-entry into Japan
‘Small Claims Lawsuits
‘Traffic Accidents
‘Apartment Subleasing Problems
‘Visa Overstay w/o a Passport

 

Bulletin Board - (read more)

bull‘Japanese Courses in Nagoya
‘Religous Services
‘Family Groups ‘Cultural Learning
‘Services for Foreigners
‘Meetings & Activities
‘Sports & Outdoors
‘How to Submit a Notice

 

 

International Center Services

‘Information Services
‘Internet Access Facilities
‘Pamphlet Boxes
‘3-Way Phone Consultations
‘Internet Corner

Library Services
‘New Arrivals (English) (Other) 
‘Search our books
‘Japanese Literature in English

Free Consultation Services
‘Legal Consultations
‘Personal Counseling
‘Civic Information Advisory Service

Rental Facilities
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Exhibition Halls, meeting rooms, and lecture rooms available for rent.

‘Volunteer @ the NIC! 

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