Home＞Latest Information �@ Event Info. �A N.I.E.A Info. �B Crosscultural Citizens Club Info. The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map Due to meteorological and geographical conditions, Japan is prone to natural disasters such as seasonal typhoons and intense rainfalls that are usually caused by seasonal rain fronts. These disasters have often led to great losses of property and lives. Aiming to help local residents evacuate safely and quickly in case of a flood, the Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map disctribes possible flood areas, their estimated damage, and information about locations of evacuation shelters. Download the pamphlet for further information → The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map in Japanese → The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map in Englisｈ → The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map in Portuguese → The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map in Chinese The Vaccination for the New Type of Tnfluenza Is Now Available for Everyone The vaccination is now availabe for everyone who wish to get it. Please contact a clinic for an appoinyment. → A pamphlet in Easy Japanese → A pamphlet in Englisｈ → A pamphlet in Portuguese → A pamphlet in Chinese Further Information: Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyu Hiroba) TEL:0258-39-2714 FAX:0258-39-2715 E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp Influenza A(H1N1) Notice Download the pamphlet → A pamphlet in Japanese → A pamphlet in Easy Japanese → A pamphlet in Englisｈ → A pamphlet in Portuguese → A pamphlet in Chinese The New Type of Influenza Is Spreading Worldwide! The new strain of virus can severely infect people since most people have no resistance or immunuty to it. It may have a great impact not only to our health but also on social functions invcluding those relating to the economic sector. This pamphlet was published in January 2009, based on the data provided in Japanese by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, in cooperation of the Ministry and Brazilian Embassy. Although the contents of the pamphlet includes preventive measures against the flu, mainly in response to the bird influenza, you are also advised to make the best use of the helpful tips given in the pamphlet to protect yourself from the new type of influenza as well. Leaflets describing useful preventive measures against possible influenza pandamic →A leaflet in Japanese →A leaflet in English →A leaflet in Portuguese →A leaflet in Chinese If you and someone you know would like to have this leaflet, please contact: Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba) 1F, Nagaoka Civic Center 2-2-6 Ote Street, Nagaoka City, 940-0062 TEL:0258-39-2714 FAX:0258-39-2715 E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp Protect Yourself from Natural Disasters Around 10:13 a.m. on July 16th, 2007, a powerful earthquake (Magnitude 6.8 on the Richter Scale) occurred off the coast of the Chuetsu Region of Niigata Prefecture.  A quake with an intensity level of 6+ on the Japanese Seismic Scale hit Kashiwazaki City, Nagaoka City, and Kariwa Village in Niigata Prefecture as well as Iizuna Town in Nagano Prefecture. Some other neighboring areas were also hit by a quake with an intensity level over 5- on the Japanese Seismic Scale.  Aftershocks have still continued to occur. Additional aftershocks are predicted.  You are advised to protect yourself by taking due precaution.  Here are some useful tips for you to take →Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in English →Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in Portuguese →Citizen's Guide to Disaster Prevention in Chinese A Leaflet for International Residents Regarding Evacuation in Case of an Earthquake The city of Nagaoka has compiled a leaflet entitled "Leaflet for Evacuation in Case of an Earthquake." This leaflet gives pictographic informarion which advises international residents what to do first when an earthquake occurs, where to seek information, and where you should stay away from.At a glance, the specially designed pictographs can immediately give you ideas on what to do in case of an earthquake. Unfolding the leaflet reveals some detailed knowledge about earthquakes in Chinese, English, or Portuguese. The final page can be used as an information card with all the necessary information about yourself , including your name, adress, the location of your nearest shelter, languages you speak, your coutry embassy phone number, and an emargency contact person both in Japan and in your home country. Showing this information card to Japanese or someone who reads Japanese during an evacuation will certainly help you get to an evacuation shelter more safely. If you and someone you know would like to have this leaflet, please contact: Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba) 1F, Nagaoka Civic Center 2-2-6 Ote Street, Nagaoka City, 940-0062 TEL:0258-39-2714 FAX:0258-39-2715 E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp The New City of Nagaoka On January 1, 2006, Nagaoka was reborn, merging with the former City of Tochio, and the towns of Teradomari, Yoita, and the Village of Washima . Taking a step into the future, we are determined to make our city even more attractive. City Emblem: The shape of a phoenix City tree:Keyaki (Zelkova) City Flower:Tsutsuji (Azalea) Former Nagaoka Washima Village Teradomari Town Tochio City Yoita Town After Consolidations with 4 additional municipalities Area(km2) 525.89 31.86 58.16 204.92 20.05 840.88 Population 237,718 4,954 12,270 24,704 7,493 287,139 Elderly Population(%) 19.5 25.2 26.5 27.4 23.0 20.7 Household 78,246 1,287 3,226 7,191 2,079 92,029 Multi-lingual broadcast on every wednesday From 6:30 to 7:00 every evenig, the City of Nagaoka offers the the World Cafe-the FM Nagaoka-Chikyû Hiroba Multilingual Broadcasts for international residents in Nagaoka. The World Cafe FM Nagaoka Chikyû Hiroba Multilingual Broadcasts 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Broadcasts in Chinese and Easy Japanese 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Broadcasts in English and Portuguese Hours:18:30 - 19:00 Contents: Useful Information from the City of Nagaoka,Seasonal Events, The Voice of Nagaokans Further Information: Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba) TEL:0258-39-2714 FAX:0258-39-2715 E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp Konnichiwa！　Nagaoka The Nagaoka City Newsletter in English is put out around the 15th day. Copies of these Newsletter are available at the Nagaoka International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba). Please share this information with your neighborhoods. Major Contents: *Information from Nagaoka City *Information about Events at Nagaoka International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba) *Information about Japanese Language Classes *Information about Various Club Activities If you and someone you know would like to be on the mailing list for the free city newsletter ,Konnichiwa Nagaoka,please contact: International and Cultural Affairs Division Nagaoka City office 2-4-9 Ote Street Phone:39-2207 Fax:39-2280 Email:design@city.nagaoka.lg.jp Download Page →Newsletter in English Ola! Nagaoka & Nihao Nagaoka. The Nagaoka City Newsletter in Portuguese and Chinese is put out on the first day of the month. Copies of these Portuguese and Chinese Newsletter are available at the Nagaoka International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba). Please share this information with Brazilians and Chineses in your neighborhoods. Major Contents: *Information from Nagaoka City *Information about Events at Nagaoka International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba) *Information about Japanese Language Classes *Information about Various Club Activities Download Page →Newsletter in Chinese Download Page →Newsletter in Portugues Newspapers in Chinese and Portuguese are now availabe. In addition to THE DAILY YOMIURI, the International Affairs Center has been currently subscribing 人民日報/THE PEOPLE'S DAILY in Chinese and The International Press in Portuguese. A Guide to the Japanese Language Classes 【Nihongo kôza】 The 6-month Japanese Language Classes are offered throughout the year, starting in October for those who wish to learn beginning level Japanese necessary for daily living. Place: Nagaoka Civic Center (Nagaoka Shimin Sentâ),2-2-6 Ôte Street, Nagaoka City Room:Conference Room 204 Please download the pamphlet for fuether information → A pamphlet in Japanese → A pamphlet in Englisｈ → A pamphlet in Portuguese → A pamphlet in Chinese Application and Further Information: Nagaoka City International Affairs Center (Chikyû Hiroba) TEL:0258-39-2714 FAX:0258-39-2715 E-mail: kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp Japanese Lessonns at Your Convenience 【Nihongo Hiroba】 Flexible Japanese lessons will be offered to individuals or groups. Hours: Sundays 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Contents:Reading,Writing,Listening,Speaking on any levels Place:Nagaoka International Affairs Center No admission fee Organizers:Members of a volunteer group for teaching Japanese Contact:Nagaoka International Affairs Center Phone:0258-39-2714 Fax:0258-39-2715 E-mail:kouryu-c@city.nagaoka.lg.jp The Crosscultural Club Welcomes Your Membership The Crosscultural Citizens Club aims to bring Nagaokans and international residents together through organizing and coordinating various activities in order to deepen mutual understanding and foster friendship. Eligibility: Anyone is welcome. Proficiency of foreign languages is not necessary. Registration: Please fill out and submit a registration form. The forms are available at the International Affairs Center, Chikyû Hiroba (1F of the Nagaoka Civic Center). >>For more information ©2003 Nagaoka International Affairs Center All Rights Reserved