2018 Middle School Equivalency Exam

平成30年度 就学義務猶予免除者等の中学校卒業程度認定試験

2018/08/13 Monday Education

This exam is for individuals who, due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, were exempted from completing or could not complete the compulsory education. Individuals who pass this exam are eligible to apply for entry to senior high school.

Those who wish to take the exam should follow the instructions below on how to obtain the registration and test guidelines, and complete the necessary registration procedures.

  1. Obtaining the registration and test guidelines
    Mie-ken Kyouiku Iinkai Jimukyoku Koko Kyouiku-ka Career Kyouiku-han
    TEL: 059-224-2913 9am-5pm, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays
    *Please call ahead of time when coming to pick up the registration and test guidelines.
  1. Exam time and date
    10:00am – 3:40pm
    Thursday 27 October 2018
  1. Test Center
    Mie-ken Sakae-cho Chosha 4th floor meeting room 41 (Mie-ken Tsu-shi Sakae-cho 1-954)
  1. Subjects
    Japanese language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Foreign language (English)
  1. Application period
    August 20, 2018 (Monday) – September 7, 2018 (Friday)
    *Must be sent postmarked on or before this date.
  1. Results
    To be announced on  December 3, 2018 (Monday)
    The result will be sent by mail, it may take several days to arrive.

Please check the following link for details

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT): http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/sotugyo/1407097.htm

Recommended leisure activities in Mie!

2018/08/13 Monday Education

三重県内のおすすめ海水浴場

There are many excellent beaches for leisure in Mie province. In this regard, we will introduce eight beaches, starting in the north of the province. How about having some fun with your friends and family this summer?

There are several other beaches featured on the Mie Tourism Association website (https://www.kankomie.or.jp/season/detail_72.html), there are many beaches being presented. Please see the website (in Japanese only)!

* Please confirm during the inquiry about the barbecue, camping, the hours of operation of the establishments of the beaches, and other details.

 

[Suzuka]

Tsutsugaura Beach (Tsutsugaura Kaisuiyokujo)

A beach with shallow sea and beautiful pine trees on the white sand. In the summer season the beach is bustling not only by visitors from the province, but also by people from the regions of Chubu and Kansai.

Place: 〒510-0253 Suzuka-shi Jike-cho
Business Hours: Beginning of July to end of August

Toilet: Yes (free)
Beach house: Yes
Shower: Yes (lukewarm water: paid / cold water: free)
Changing rooms: Yes (paid in the beach’s establishments)

Parking: Paid (450 parking spaces) – Public vehicles: ¥ 500 / Large vehicles: ¥ 1,600 / Motorcycles: ¥ 100

Contact: 059-380-5595 (Suzuka Tourism Association)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3473.html

 

[Tsu]

Gotemba Beach (Gotemba Kaisuiyokujo)

The Gotemba Beach, with serene waves and white sand stretching for 17km, was chosen as the Natural Park of the Province.

With many establishments on the beach, this beach with a lively atmosphere hosts volleyball tournaments, and is a perfect place to have an active summer.

Place: Tsu-shi Fujikata
Business Hours: Between July and August

Toilet: Two (free)

Beach house: 8 establishments / Fee: Adults = ¥ 500 – Children (up to sixth year of shogakko) = ¥ 300

Shower: Yes (paid in the  establishments of the beach)

Changing rooms: Yes (paid in the establishments of the beach)

Parking: Free (500 parking spaces) / Paid: ¥ 500 (about 1,500 parking spaces)

Contact: 059-246-9020 (Tsu Tourism Association)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3470.html

 

[Matsusaka]

Matsunase Beach (Matsunase Kaisuiyokujo)

It is a beach with calm waves and shallow waters connected to the Bay of Ise, well-known for collection of clams and beach activities. It is loved by the people of the area.

Place: Matsusaka-shi Matsunase-cho
Business hours: Between June and August

Toilet: Two (free)

Beach house: 1 establishment / Fee: Adults = ¥ 500 – Children (up to sixth year of shogakko) = ¥ 200

Shower: One (paid: ¥ 100), for people who use the beach house is free

Parking: Parking: Free (approx 600 parking space)
Contact: 0598-23-7771 (Matsusaka Tourism Association)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3494.html

 

[Ise]

Futamiura Beach (Futamiura Kaisuiyokujo)

A great beach officially recognized as the birthplace of the beaches, being the first established in Japan in 1882. It is a comfortable beach famous for the beautiful view and the beautiful white sand.

Place: 〒519-0606 Ise-shi Futamichosho
Business hours: July 7 to August 31
Changing room: Yes (paid in the establishments of the beach)

Beach establishment: Yes
Cold Shower: One (paid)
Parking: Paid (aprox. 150 parking space)
Contact: 0596-21-5542 (Ise Tourism Association)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3489.html

 

[Shima]

Ago Beach in Matsubara (Ago no Matsubara Kaisuiyokujo)

It is a beach visited by many tourists from Nagoya and the Kansai region. The waves are calm, but it is also possible to surf.

The beach also offers “barrier free” support, for use of special carts (chairs) for the beach, among others.

Place: Shima-shi Ago-cho Koka
Business hours: Between July 1 and August 31
Toile: Two (free)
Beach house: About 5 establishments

Shower: Paid (¥ 300)

Parking: Paid: ¥ 1,000 (approx 500 parking space)

Contact: 0599-45-2012 (Koka Office of the Mie Gaiwan Fishing Cooperative Association)

Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3494.html

 

[Shima]

Goza Shirahama beach (Goza Shirahama Kaisuiyokujo)

A beach with transparent waters, a coast with shallow waters and white sands. Chosen for the “Kaisuiyokujo Hyakusen” (100 beaches chosen by the Ministry of Environment), it gets bustling with many visitors during the beaches season.

Place: Shima-shi Shima-cho Goza
Business hours: July 1 to August 31
Toilet: One (free)
Beach house: About 7 locations
Shower: About 7 (payments starting at ¥ 200)
Parking: Paid: ¥1.000 (aprox. 470 parking space)
Contact: 0599-88-3326 (Goza Shirahama Tourism Association)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3493.html

 

[Kihoku cho]

Jounohama beach (Jounohama Kaisuiyokujo)

Leisure beach located within Kumano Rinkai Park, a cove with serene waves. There is a camping area near the site.

Place: Kitamuro-gun Kihoku-cho Higashinagashima 3043-4
Business hours: Mid-July to end of August (date pending)
There are beach establishments during the opening period of the beach (shower with warm water, coin locker, rental of objects, sale of meals)
Parking: Paid
Contact: 0597-47-5371 (MAC Magotaro Auto Camp)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3497.html

 

[Owase]

Mikisato beach (Mikisato Beach)

A beach with shallow water and white sands for about 1km long. In the summer there are many visitors and campers from the Chukyo and Kansai regions. There are also beach volleyball tournaments and beach kayak.

Place: Owase-shi Mikisato-cho
Business hours: Beginning of July to end of August
Toilet: Five
Beach house: One place (there are cases where there will be no establishment on the beach)
Shower: Two
Parking: Paid: ¥1.000 (aprox. 300 parking space)
* You can barbecue (¥ 1,500 for 1 place) and set up tents / camping (¥ 2,500 per tent)
Contact: 0597-28-3046 (Mikisato Region Tourism Association)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/detail_3474.html