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 8 languages. - read more

 

In The New Edition of the Nagoya Calendar Magazine

 - COP 10: Biodiversity in Nagoya - 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity (‘ΫΆ•¨‘½—l«”N) and in October around 7,000 UN officials, NGOs, and governmental officials from around the world will be in the City of Nagoya for the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 10).

 - Shop etil You Drop: Shopping Centers Around Nagoya - Throughout the Noughties the Nagoya area has seen a number of large shopping centers spring up in and around itfs suburbs. If youfre new to the Nagoya area there is much more to shopping than what Sakae and the rest of Central Nagoya can offer.

 - Ending Employment in Japan - What You Need To Know - In Japan, the start of April is the traditional time to change and start a new job. If youfre thinking about resigning and changing employers or if you think your employer is thinking about letting you go, its best to know what your rights and obligations are before its too late.

- Health Information Supplements - Part 3: Allergies

 - NIC Photo Contest - "400 Years of Nagoya" 2010

 

 

Influenza A-H1N1 Virus (updated 11/6

H1N1 Flu advice (PDF) 
Advice and essential information.
 - All about the Virus
 - If you think you might be infected
 - Fever Consultation Centers
 - Infection Prevention Measures
-  Priority vaccinations news from Nagoya City

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


NIC Photo Contest - 400 Years of Nagoya  (read more)

The City of Nagoya is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year and so this year's photo contestfs theme is gNagoya 400h. We are looking for images that reflect some part of Nagoya's history.

 - How to enter ... .
An archive of our previous competitions is here.


Wanted! Foreign Instructors for NICfs Classroom for Global Citizenfs Program


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.
 - Find out more ...


In and Around Nagoya - (read more)

‘Takayama Sake Brewery Tour
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Strawberry Picking 
‘Ice Rinks in and around Nagoya
‘Shirakawa-go
‘Ski resorts near Nagoya
‘Looking Ahead to Twenty Ten in Nagoya
‘About Nagoya City  ‘ more  ....

Library Recommendations - (read more)


The Best of 2009  (11/20)
Find out what were the most popular books in the Nagoya International Center Library in 2009. Discover what test books everyone else is using to brush up on their Japaese skills.


 - Continue reading ...


 

NIC Quick Recipes - (read more)

Get to grips with Japanese food with our quick and simple recipes.
‘Pork Cutlet - Tonkatsu
‘Italian Omelette (with a Japanese twist) - external link
‘Pan-broiled Salmon & Veg (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 residents and visitors to the City who are interested in viewing local tourist attractions.
‘ - NIC Walking Guides # 13 -  Inuyama

 

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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January's Mail Magazine (1/20)
 

February Event Information (updated 1/30)


oaa‘Event Information
‘Out & About (February)
‘
What's on at the NIC?


‘Movie & TV Listings (February)
‘Nagoya International Center Japanese Courses
‘Free Income Tax Consultations
‘Win Tickets to the Ballet!!
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Museum Exhibitions
‘Other Events Around Nagoya
-  Flower Dome 2010
-  The Toyota Home Rink
-  Osu Kannon Setsubun Parade
-  Chinese New Year in Nagoya
-  Next Generation World Hobby Fair
-  Clown! Clown! Clown! 2010
 

Daily Living Information & FAQ - (read more)



‘Guide to Starting Elementary School
‘Recycling for Rare Metals
‘How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic
‘Eco Points
‘
Finding Employment 
‘Meitetsu & JR Monthly Passes
‘Save Money on Your Commute
‘Nagoya Daily Living Guide
 
‘ NIC on the Radio

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)

‘Your Visa and Japanese Health Insurance
‘Getting Divorced in Japan
‘
Getting Married in Japan
‘Supplementary Income Payments
‘Paid Holidays & Days Off
‘Income Tax FAQs @
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Part Time Work
‘Traffic Accidents
‘Get a Pension Refund
‘Residence Tax Explained
‘How Japanese Income Tax is Calculated
‘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

 

The NIC Volunteers' Plaza

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

 

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 Student Center

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

 - Residency Admission Information for 2010


 

NIC Mobile Site - (read more)

Get event information, disaster prevention information, and the latest news about living in Nagoya, enter our ticket give-a-ways, and look up walking directions to hospitals, and other facilities.

Visit our new English mobile site at http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/mobile  or simply scan the QR Barcode with your mobilefs camera.


 

International Center Services

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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