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Heat Stroke Warning!
@High temperatures have been forecasr through early September.
Heat stroke is caused when the body loses water content and essentuial body salt, and subsequently can't regulate the body temperature. Extra caution should be taken for children and elderly.

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¨Heat Stroke Warning!iNiigata International Associationj



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 Englis‚ˆ
¨ The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map in Portuguese
¨ The Nagaoka City Flood Evacuation Map in Chinese




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


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


KonnichiwaI@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 l–¯“ú•ñ/THE PEOPLE'S DAILY in Chinese and The International Press in Portuguese.


A Guide to the Japanese Language Classes yNihongo kôzaz
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 Englis‚ˆ
¨ 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 yNihongo Hirobaz
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


Event Information


"Sports Festival with Our Friends around the World" Looking for Participants!
Date & timeF October 10th (Sun.) 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
VenueF Miyauchi Elementary School
Participation FeeF General : 200yen / Under Elementary school students : 100yen
Under 3 years old : Free
How to applyF Fill out the application form and bring it directly to Nagaoka City International Affairs Center "Chikyu Horoba" with participation fees.
We also accept provisional application by telephone or fax.
Application periodF September 30th (Thu.)


šPlease download the application formš
¨ Application Form in Japanese
¨ Application Form in English
¨ Application Form in Chinese
¨ Application Form in Portuguese

Application & 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


Nagaoka International Exchange Association


Crosscultural Citizens Club Information

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).

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