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Multicultural Awareness Events for December 2018

２０１８年１２月　多文化共生に関するイベントのお知らせ

2018/11/12 Monday Seminars and Events

Mie prefecture is working to create a multicultural society where people of different nationalities and ethnicities can respect each other’s differences and build a community together on equal footing. As a part of that, an event will be held where foreign student reporters will share what they learned while interviewing companies which employ foreigners. A multicultural awareness event will also be held.

Both events will be held at the Mie Kenmin Koryu Center (Tsu-shi Hadokoro-machi 700 UST Tsu 3F), so please participate. However, there is no free parking lot in the hall. If you come by car, please pay the parking fee.

  1. Foreign reporter company interview report meeting
    “Foreign Students Investigate! The secret of a foreigner’s success!

Date and time: Saturday, December 8, 2018 13: 30-15: 15
Description: Foreigners attending colleges / high schools in the prefecture became reporters and together with Japanese assistants, covered companies and organizations where foreigners are active. It show’s what the reporters felt and their point of view.
Capacity: 30 people *Register before November 30 (Friday)
Language: Japanese Only
Application・Inquiries: Mie-ken Kokusai Koryu Zaidan
TEL: 059-223-5006  　 FAX: 059-223-5007  　 E-mail: mief@mief.or.jp
URL: http://www.mief.or.jp    For flyers, click here

  1. Multicultural Awareness Event Hand in Hand 2018
    Fantasy Vacation ~Asia · Oceania Edition~

Date and time: Sunday, December 9, 2018 13: 30-16: 00
Description: After receiving beginner’s Indonesian language lesson, you will go on a simulated travel experience to Indonesia and Australia. Let’s learn about geography, lifestyle, culture, etc., of both countries. There are also local sweets and drinks (free).
*There is no actual flight boarding.
Capacity: About 50 people *Prior registration is required until December 5 (Wednesday)
Language: Japanese Only
Application・Inquiries: Mie Shimin Katsudo Volunteer Center
TEL: 059-222-5995 　 FAX: 059-222-5971　　E-mail: center@mienpo.net
URL: http://www.mienpo.net/center   For flyers, click here

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(2018) Let’s go see the beautiful autumn leaves! Autumn Leaves Spot in the Prefecture

2018/11/12 Monday Seminars and Events

～２０１８年　県内の紅葉スポットの紹介～　

There are many places with autumn leaves in Mie prefecture, such as the autumn leaves of the temple and the spot where light up is done. Here, we will introduce the recommended spots other than the spot introduced in 2016. Why not go out on a maple tree hunt this fall.

For details, please visit Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation website (Mie-ken Kanko Renmei – https://www.kankomie.or.jp/season/detail_61.html)

Meikokusan Shoubouji (鳴谷山 聖宝寺)
The famous Shoubouji Temple, famous for its autumn leaves in the garden, is a popular spot where you can enjoy 40 maple trees and autumn leaves of Ichou. Since there are 300 stairs, it is advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Place: Mie-ken Inabe-shi Fujiwara-cho Sakamoto 981
Admission fee: FREE
* During the Momiji Festival (November 17 – 25, 2018), there will be a fee of 200 yen for high school students or above
Light up: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the Maple Festival from 5pm to 9pm (Admission is until 8:30pm)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_5668.html

Nabana no Sato (なばなの里)
Autumn colored with more than 300 maples trees. What is popular is the “Kagamiaku” which mirrors the maples trees beautifully on the surface of the water. Please enjoy it together with the famous illumination.

Place: Mie-ken Kuwana-shi Nagashima-cho Komae 270
Price and Light up schedule: Please see the official website for details.
http://www.nagashimaresort.jp/nabana/fee/index.html
Best time to see: from mid-November to late December
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_33304.html

Suizawa no Momiji-dani (水沢のもみじ谷)
It is a landmark of autumn leaves which also appears in Hyakunin Isshu. Maples that dye the valley in red and the colors of the surrounding mountains are also spectacular. A momiji festival will be held on November 25, and the light up will also start.

Place: Mie-ken Yokkaichi-shi Miyazuma-cho Yamanobo
Admission fee: FREE
Best time to see: from late November to early December
Light up: November 25 – November 30, 2018 (planned) Sunset ~ 9pm
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_33307.html

Shindaibutsu-ji (新大仏寺)
Autumn leaves of a maple tree with a very beautiful 200 years old temple. When the fall season comes, the road to the temple is filled with a carpet of maple leaves.

Place: Mie-ken Iga-shi Tominaga 1238
Admission fee: FREE　　*The fee for visiting the Great Buddha in the temple is 300 yen
Best time to view: October to November
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_18166.html

Kitabatakeshi Takata-ato Tei’en (北畠氏館跡庭園)
It is a scenic site and historical site designated by the country. Together with the autumn leaves, a wonderful Japanese garden called Muromachi Gion with the natural scenery of Karesansui and the nature’s topography is also attractive.

Place: Mie-ken Tsu-shi Mitsugi-cho Kamitage 1148
Admission fee: 300 yen
Best time to see: from early November to late November
Light up: November 9, 2018 (Fri) – 11th (Sun)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_5702.html

Yamato-dani Keikoku (大和谷渓谷)
In the valley between the Miyagawachosuichi and Keikoku which stands out, the leaves on trees along the road turn red. Especially the road along the valley from the suspension bridge is a wonderful view.

Place: Mie-ken Taki-gun Odai-cho
Admission fee: FREE
Best time to see: from mid-November to mid-December
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_33312.html

 

Please also look at the spot introduced in 2016
http://mieinfo.com/ja/jouhou/i-bunka-lazer/mie-koyo-spot-shokai/index.html

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