Hand in Hand 2019 – Multicultural Awareness Event (*this registration is closed) 多文化共生理解イベント Hand in Hand 2019 Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp 2019/11/13 Wednesday Seminars and Events * The registration is closed because it was reached the maximum applicant’s capacity. Mie Prefecture works for the “Construction of a multicultural society”, aiming to accept the cultural differences among citizens of several nationalities, ethnical groups, among others and on the mutual structure of a community based on same relation. As part of this, na event will be held which is called Hand in Hand 2019 – Multicultural Awareness Event. This year’s theme is “Fictitious Planet Travels – North America”. What do you think about traveling to North American countries with your rich imagination? Date December 8, 2019 (Sunday) – from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm Place Mie Prefectural Exchange Center – Mie Kenmin Kouryu Center (Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 – UST Tsu 3F) Description Embark on a fictional trip to Canada and the United States Take a Fictitious Trip (imaginary travel experiences) to the United States and Canada with native guides. Learn in a fun way about the geography, culture and lifestyle of both countries. * Tickets are not needed when boarding the airplane. Join a small theatre There will be an English theater with stories related to Christmas. Be part of the play that will be done with all participants! Entrance Free Target audience People who can communicate with basic English * The explanations will be made in Japanese, but the theater will be performed in English. Audience Capacity and Registration Method Limited to the first 25 people who sign up *Advance registration is required. Sign up by email, fax or phone by the contact information below. Contact information Mie Citizen Activity Volunteer Center (Mie Shimin Katsudo Volunteer Center) TEL: 059-222-5995 FAX: 059-222-5971 E-mail: center@mienpo.net http://www.mienpo.net/center Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp « What is Hay Fever (Kafunsho)? 2019 Mie Prefecture Official’s Business Explanatory Meeting » ↑↑ Next Information ↑↑ What is Hay Fever (Kafunsho)? 2019/11/13 Wednesday Seminars and Events 花粉症について Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp Have you ever felt your eyes itching, runny nose or started to sneeze from pollen? These are flu-like symptoms, but they can be kafunsho. What is hay fever? It is an allergy that occurs when the body reacts excessively against the pollen that has entered the body. What are the symptoms? The body tries to rid itself of pollen by either “sneezing” and washing it out in the form of tears and nasal mucus. Other symptoms can occur including inflammation, itchy eyes or stuffy nose. When does pollen usually occurs in the air? Pollen spreads at any time of the year. However, the period in which symptoms appear depends on person to person. In spring, the main pollens are from trees such as cedar and cypress (sugi and hinoki). In early summer, grasses pollen is common, while from mid-summer to fall, pollen levels of chrysanthemum, sunflower, among others increases. What to do when you have the symptoms? It is recommended to visit the otolaryngologist (in Japanese, called Jibiinkou-ka or Jibi-ka) for nose-related symptoms, and the ophthalmologist (in Japanese, called Gan-ka) for eye symptoms. It is also possible to consult at general practitioners (Nai-ka), allergists (allergy-ka) or pediatricians (shouni-ka) for children. About the treatment There are various methods of therapies such as drug treatment, desensitization, surgical treatments, etc. Therefore, it is important to consult with a doctor. With the right treatment and prevention methods, you can reduce your symptoms. If you have kafunsho, make an appointment before the start of the kafunsho period and prevent it as soon as possible. Prevention: what to do daily? To prevent inhaling and entering pollen in the body: Wear masks and glasses when leaving home Wear clothes and hats with smooth surface. Wash your hands, gargle and take the pollen off your clothes when you get home Constantly clean your home with wet clothes or mops Hang you laundry indoors Have a good quality sleep Have a healthy routine Eat balanced meals Be careful of excessive alcohol consumption. If you smoke, try reducing the number of cigarettes. When airborne pollen level increases, many patients experience the symptoms immediately, and others take longer. The intensity is also different for each person. Symptoms may be stronger or weaker according to the amount of pollen in the air, so there are many people who have no symptoms when the amount of pollen is low. It is important to be careful so there will be no symptoms of kafunsho. Pay attention to recent information and avoid leaving home in times when there are plenty of pollen. Use the information in this video to protect yourself from kafunsho! Reference: http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/KENKOT/HP/84849050608.htm https://www.mhlw.go.jp/new-info/kobetu/kenkou/ryumachi/kafun/ippan-qa.html https://www.mhlw.go.jp/file/06-Seisakujouhou-10900000-Kenkoukyoku/0000077514.pdf Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp