child-rearing in fukuoka
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This month’s National Holidays�
No.283�
May�
2008�
Enrolling in Preschool
A preschool provides care for infants
and toddlers whose parents are unable to
care for their children at home due to
work, illness, or nursing care of relatives.
Preschool children aged between 0 and 6
years old can attend a preschool. The
biggest difference between a preschool
and a kindergarten is that children can
attend a preschool for a longer duration
of time.
A preschool is distinguished as
“Accredited Preschool” or “Non-
accredited Preschool” depending on
whether or not the preschool has been
officially recognized under the Child
Welfare Law. For an accredited preschool,
factors such as equipment and facility,
floor space, and number of staff must
fulfill the standards prescribed by law, and
the form of management consists of two
types: public (municipal) and private. The
cost borne by parents/guardians is the same
for both types of preschools.
The main differences between a
preschool and a kindergarten are shown
in the chart above.
Expenses vary depending on the
family’s income and the children’s age.
If the siblings attend the same preschool,
they are applicable to receive a child care
discount. For more information, please
check with the Welfare & Nursing Care
Insurance Section of your ward office.
If you wish to enroll your children in
preschool, first of all, please confirm
with the Welfare & Nursing Care
Insurance Section of your ward office or
the preschool itself whether you meet the
necessary requirements as a guardian to
use the service. Once it is confirmed,
start collecting information about various
preschools located in the vicinity of your
home, work, etc. On the Fukuoka Child
�continued on page 7�
Edited�and�Issued�monthly�by�FUKUOKA�INTERNATIONAL�ASSOCIATION�Rainbow�Plaza�
IMS�8F��1-7-11�Tenjin��Chuo-ku��Fukuoka�City�810-0001��Tel�092-733-2220���Fax�092-733-2215��
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Previously on Rainbow, we introduced various support systems Previously on Rainbow, we introduced various support systems
regarding pregnancy, childbirth, medical care, and childregarding pregnancy, childbirth, medical care, and child--raising in raising in
Fukuoka. This month, we’ll provide some useful childcare Fukuoka. This month, we’ll provide some useful childcare
information when your children enter playschool, kindergarten, information when your children enter playschool, kindergarten,
elementary school, etc.elementary school, etc.�
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in Fukuokain Fukuoka
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� Preschool Kindergarten
Characteristic of the
facility
Child welfare facility Educational institution before
elementary school
Eligible children 0 years old - before entering elementary
school
3 years old - before entering
elementary school
How to apply The ward office or the preschool Direct contract with the
kindergarten
Days of operation All days except for Sundays, holidays, and
year-end and New Year holidays
39 weeks or more per year
Hours 8 hours or more 4 hours
Distribution standard
for staff
0 years old: 1 staff for 3 infants
1 ��2 years old: 1 staff for 6 infants
3 years old: 1 staff for 20 children
4���5 years old: 1 staff for 30 children
40 children or less per class
Rainbow Plaza will be closed on May 20 (Tue).�
Visit Rainbow Cyber Net ! http://www.rainbowfia.or.jp
Contacts of Welfare & Nursing Care Insurance Section (Fukushi Kaigo Hoken ka)
Higashi ward: 645-1068 / Hakata ward: 419-1080 / Chuo ward: 718-1099 / Minami ward:
559-5121 / Jonan ward: 833-4102 / Sawara ward: 833-4354 / Nishi ward: 895-7063
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2� May 2008�
FUKUOKA &
the WORLD�
Statistics of Fukuoka City, May, 2008
Area: 340.60 km2
(as of October 1st, ‘04), Population (February ’08) : 1,376,112, (Households:
644,211), Registered Foreigners (February ’08) : 21,155 (Households: 13,316), Consumer Price
Index (February ’08) : 99.7 (100 as of ‘05), Foreign Trade (million ¥, February ’08) : Exports -
177,116 (Hakata Port - 116,353 / Fukuoka International Airport - 60,763), Imports - 108,417
(Hakata Port - 68,654 / International Airport - 39,763) �
IC Card “nimoca” will Start on May 18, 2008�
The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. will launch
a new rechargeable prepaid IC card called
“nimoca” on May 18, 2008, which will be used to
pay for Nishitetsu transportation fares (buses and
trains) and shopping at member stores.
How do I use it? It’s quite simple, just place
the card close to the scanner of the automatic
ticket gates, at the exit door of buses, or at the
cashier (shopping), and the fare will be
automatically deducted.
If you wish, you can combine your train
pass with “nimoca” (nimoca-bus pass is
planned to start in 2009 FY) to extend your
transportation routes. For example, in case
you ride beyond the designated zones of your
pass, “nimoca” will automatically adjust and
deduct the additional fare.
By using “nimoca”, you can also earn
points which are redeemable as electric
money for shopping and paying bus and train
fares (1point= ¥1). Carefully read the
following information to learn more about
“nimoca” and its benefits (the information
provided here is as of April 2008).
The service area is as follows:
Train: All 61 stations of Tenjin-Omuta Line
(incl. Dazaifu and Amagi Line)
�Kaizuka Line is planned to be included in
the service in the spring of 2010.
Bus: Total of 152 buses in 7 Lines under
Nakagawa service office (mainly from
Nakagawa-machi to Hakata and Tenjin
via Ohashi)
�Fukuoka area is planned to be included in
the service from 2008 FY, as well as
Kitakyushu, Chikuho and Chikugo areas
from 2009 FY.
Shopping: Tenjin and the other areas along
the Tenjin-Omuta Line
(Tenjin area) IWATAYA, Hakata Daimaru,
SOLARIA PLAZA, SOLARIA STAGE,
TENJIN CORE, INCUBE, NISHITETSU
GRAND HOTEL, SORALIA NISHITETSU
HOTEL, SOLARIA CINEMA
(Other areas) OHGA Pharmacy, FUTATA,
APETITO (ROYAL), Fugetsu, Nishitetsu
stores, Ohhashi-meitengai, Emax Kurume,
NISHITETSU INN, NISHITETSU PLAZA,
NISHITETSU TRAVEL
How to charge “nimoca” and how to use the points
You can charge your “nimoca” in increments
of ¥1,000 up to ¥20,000, redeem your
collected points from an increment of 1 point
(points expire on Dec 31st
of the following
year), check your usage history and balance
at the above purchase locations or at
SOLARIA STAGE, Ohhashi-meitengai, and
Emax Kurume.
How to get the deposit and balance back
Your card’s deposit and remaining balance
will be refunded, only if you return the card
to train ticket counters, commuter pass
counters, etc. in which ¥210 will be deducted
from the remaining balance as a commission.
For more details on “nimoca”, visit http://
www.nimoca.jp. You’re just a single card
away from experiencing a virtual convenience!
2.5 million Turnout Expected for Hakata
Dontaku Festival on May 3 & 4
Hakata Dontaku
Festival will once
again generate a
wave of exhilaration
on crowds with this
year’s theme, “Let’s
make Fukuoka
Softbank Hawks and
Avispa Fukuoka our
Champions!” during
the Golden Week of May 3rd
�and 4th
. The
pioneers of Dontaku known as “Hakata
Matsubayashi” will lead the parade with
colorful performers and music to enhance the
overflowing excitement. Celebrating the 25th
anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort, Disney
Troupe will also join and march on the 1.3km
Meiji-dori Ave. walkway from Gofuku-machi
intersection to Fukuoka City Office. Since the
days are set on the weekend, approximately
2.5 million turnouts are expected for this
year’s grand festival. Come join the
traditional festivity!
Please refer to http://
www.hakatadontaku.jp/ for more details.�
Type nimoca star nimoca credit nimoca
Feature Registration not required.
Points can be earned only from
the use of trains or buses.
Registration required.
Points can be earned from riding on trains and buses,
as well as shopping.
If you are using nimoca-commuter pass, points can be earned only outside the
designated zones of your pass.
Extra points earned
through credit card
transactions.
Auto-charge function can
be set from increments of
¥1,000 (max. ¥10,000 per
day & ¥50,000 per month.)
Reissuance Lost cards (nimoca with a commuter pass, star nimoca, and credit nimoca) can be
reissued with the remaining credits and points by paying a ¥500 reissuing fee and a
deposit, which is included in the price of the new card.
Price ¥2,000 (incl. ¥500 deposit*1 and ¥1,500 credit)�
or ¥500 (deposit only) at the
designated commercial stores*2
Where and
how to get
“nimoca”?
At 15 train pass counters and at designated commercial stores*2� Fill out the application form
and mail it to one of the
following credit companies:
JCB, SAISON, VISA, or
NICOS. The card will be
sent by mail.�
At 56 stations (must be
staffed) of Tenjin-Omuta Line
or on the 152 buses operated
under the Nakagawa service
office as well as at Nakagawa
service office and Tenjin bus
center.
�nimoca for children under
junor high is available at half the
price of adult fares, but
registration is required at the
commuter pass ticket counters.)
�your nimoca can be
upgraded to star nimoca
with registration.
�star nimoca for
children is also available.
¥0 (no deposit)
Must be charged before
use.
nimoca star nimoca -commuter pass
star nimoca credit nimoca
*1 The deposit will be refunded when you return the card.
*2 SOLARIA PLAZA counter (B1F), TENJIN CORE counter (4F), and Nishitetsu stores
(“nimoca” member stores only)
�
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3�May 2008�
News for Living
Schedule for Getting Polio
Vaccination
Polio vaccinations for children are available
(free) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the
following places shown on the chart below.
You will need your “Maternal and Child
Health Handbook” to receive this medical
service.
Your children must be between 3 months and
7 years and 5 months old to receive the service
and must be after completing their checkup on
the fourth month. Otherwise, they will need to
get a BCG vaccination (free if inoculated within
6 months after birth) before coming in. If this is
their second time, you must make sure that it
has been at least 41 days since their first
inoculation. If you have any concerns or
questions about your children’s health condition
prior to the inoculation, please consult with the
doctor first.
Please also be advised that children with
the following symptoms/conditions are not
the candidates for polio vaccination.
diarrhea or fever
viral diseases such as roseola infantum, or
within the four week period since recovery
(period varies depending on the type of
disease)
within 27 days since getting BCG or
Measles vaccination
within 6 days since getting DPT
vaccination
etc.
*Please seek the
medical institution
indicated under your
school zone and on
the corresponding date
as much as possible,
for the alternative
days are exclusive to children who are not
able to attend on the above dates due to
illness, poor health condition, etc.
This month, we’ll introduce two kotoba starting with “I”
which are commonly used in Chikuzen—the eastern part
of Fukuoka Prefecture.
Isagiyo �����������
Meaning: very, quite
Etymology: originates from the standard Japanese
word “isagiyoshi” or “isagiyoi” colloquially. First,
the prefix “isa” is commonly believed to have been
derived from the word “ita” or “ito”, which means
“most certainly” (though its pronunciation slightly
differs from that of original). Another theory provides that it probably
stemmed from the word “isamu (�), which means “brave and
respectable nature”. Secondly, the suffix, “giyoshi”, is the sequential
voicing of “kiyoshi (� )” and translates as “the pristine state of nature
and its scenery”. Thus, assimilating both the prefix and suffix give us
the integrated meanings of “magnificent”, “immaculate”, “innocent”,
“pure”, etc. A strong emphasis was placed on the first definition, and it
eventually became attached as one of the Hakata dialects as “isagiyo”,
meaning “very” or “quite”.�
(Example)����������������
Anoko ha isagiyo genkina ko yanaa
(Standard language)������������ !
Anoko ha totemo genkina ko desune
(English) He’s a very energetic boy!�
Iboru ������
Meaning: get stuck in the mud
Etymology: although a clear etymology for this word is unknown, “i”
has been historically used as a prefix to correct the tone of certain verbs
in Japan. This can be referred from the examples of “i-iku (to go)” and
“i-wataru (to cross)” written in Kojiki ("#�) or “A Record of
Ancient Matters” in 710 and Manyoshu ($%&) or “The Anthology of
Myriad Leaves” in 750. From this understanding, it seems that “iboru”
bears a strong resemblance to the word “i-horu (to dig)”, and its
pronunciation eventually became read as the former over time. In fact,
this expression seems to give a better idea to Hakata people that
“something is sinking into slimy mud” than other comparative standard
synonyms such as “nukarumu” or “merikomu”.�
(Example)'�()*+�,-./��0)�1234561
Ame no futta ato yaken michi no ibotte kara aruki nikuka
(Standard language)
'7()*+812./791:-�3456�
Ame ga futta ato dakara michi ga nukarun de aruki nikui
(English) It is difficult to walk on this muddy road after the rain.
Vol.11
BANGKOK ¥43,000~
SOUTH EAST ASIA
INDIAN SUBCONTI.
AUSTRALIA/EUROPE
MID.EAST/AFRICA
¥50,000~
¥74,000~
¥60,000~
¥70,000~
For more information, Please contact
Thai Airways International PCL.Fukuoka
092-734-6409 www.thaiair.co.jp
Date� Institution� School Zone�
Higashi-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 645-1078�
1 (Thu)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Shirohama, Tatara,
Higashi-hakozaki�
8 (Thu)� Hatta, Matsushima�
9 (Fri)� Aoba, Chihaya,
Chihaya-nishi�
13 (Tue)� Comi-cen Wajiro� Saitozaki, Miwadai,
Wajiro-higashi�
15 (Thu)� Wajiro Kominkan� Mitoma, Wajiro�
22 (Thu)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Alternative day*�
Hakata-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 419-1091�
1 (Thu)� Southern-pia
Hakata�
Naka-minami,
Sanchiku�
13 (Tue)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Yoshizuka, Higashi-
yoshizuka, Toko�
15 (Thu)� Naka�
22 (Thu)� Alternative day*�
Chuo-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 761-7328�
8 (Thu)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Minami-tonin,
Haruyoshi�
9 (Fri)� Kusagae, Takamiya,
Fukuhama�
15 (Thu)� Alternative day*�
Minami-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 559-5116�
1 (Thu)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Tamagawa, Yanaga,
Nagazumi�
8 (Thu)� Takagi, Hanahata, Roji�
9 (Fri)� Ogusu, Higashi-
hanahata,
Chikushigaoka�
16 (Fri)� Alternative day*�
Date� Institution� School Zone�
Jonan-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 831-4261�
1 (Thu)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Jonan, Tsutsumigaoka�
8 (Thu)� Befu, Nishi-nagazumi�
13 (Tue)� Alternative day*�
Sawara-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 851-6012�
1 (Thu)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Takatori, Kamo,
Momochihama�
8 (Thu)� Arita, Kotabe, Arizumi�
14 (Wed)� Muromi, Ikura-chuo,
Nishijin�
21 (Wed)� Alternative day*�
Nishi-ku Kenko-ka Tel. 895-7073�
1 (Thu)� Imajuku Branch
Office�
Susenji, Imazu�
8 (Thu)� Motooka, Genyo �
13 (Tue)� Health & Welfare
Center�
Meinohama, Meihoku,
Seiryo, Noko�
15 (Thu)� Uchihama, Kanatake,
Genkai�
21 (Wed)� Alternative day*�
**Please note that some school zones have
already delivered the inoculation service.
�
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4� May 2008�
CONCERTS:
LALAH HATHAWAY
May 7 (Wed) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥8,000
ASIA
May 8 (Thu) 7:00p.m.
Fukuoka Shimin Kaikan
S¥8,500 A¥7,500
ORCHESTRE NATIONAL BORDEAUX
AQUITAINE
May 8 (Thu) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥9,000 A¥7,000 B¥5,000 C¥3,000
RITA COOLIDGE
May 15 (Thu) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥8,000
SUMIKO YOSEYAMA JAZZ LIVE
May 17 (Sat) 6:30p.m.
SKALA ESPACIO
¥6,000
BOYZ ��MEN
May 18 (Sun) 5:00p.m.
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
S¥8,500 A¥7,000
BRUNO LEONARDO GELBER PIANO
RECITAL
May 19 (Mon) 6:45p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥6,000 A¥5,000 B¥4,000
RICHARD CLAYDERMAN
May 21 (Wed) 7:00p.m.
Fukuoka Kokusai Kaigijo Main Hall
¥6,500
ALBAN BERG QUARTETT
May 21 (Wed) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥7,000 A¥5,000 B¥3,000
WIENER SANGERKNABEN
May 27 (Tue) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥5,000 A¥4,000 B¥3,000
THE MANHATTANS
Jun. 3 (Tue), 4 (Wed) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥8,500
GEORGE WINSTON
“A SOLO PIANO CONCERT”
Jun. 10 (Tue) 7:00p.m.
Fukuoka Kokusai Kaigijo Hall
¥5,800
NEW YORK VOICES
Jun. 11 (Wed) 6:30p.m., 9:30p.m.
Billboard Live
¥7,500
TOMOMI NISHIMOTO WITH MONTE
CARLO ORCHESTRE PHILHARMONIQUE
Jun. 20 (Fri) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
GS ¥13,000 S ¥12,000 A ¥10,000 B ¥8,000
C¥5,000
DRESDNER PHILHARMONIE
Jun. 26 (Thu) 7::00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
GS ¥13,000 S ¥12,000 A ¥10,000 B ¥8,000
C¥6,000
EVENTS:
LEE BYUNG HUN FILM TOUR
May 16 (Fri) 11:30a.m., 2:00p.m.
Fukuoka Shimin Kaikan
¥2,000
FUKUOKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2008
PRE-EVENT SCREENING
“KIM KI-DUK CINEASTE OF THE
CONVULSIVE BEAUTY”
May 17 (Sat) 12:00p.m., 2:00p.m., 4:00p.m.
French-Japanese Institute of Kyushu 5F Hall�
¥1,300
TAO
May 19 (Mon) 7:00p.m.
Fukuoka Shimin Kaikan
¥6,000
GEKIDAN SHIKI “LION KING”
Thru. May 31 (Sat) *Time varies by date
Fukuoka Shiki Theater
S¥11,550 A¥9,450 B¥6,300 C¥3,150
Weekday Matinee
S¥10,500 A¥8,400 B¥5,250 C¥2,100
PEKIN OPERA “HUA MU LAN”
Jun. 10 (Tue) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥8,500 A¥7,500
“DRALION” CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Thru. Jun. 15 (Sun)
*Time varies by date
Fukuoka New Big Top
(Outer Garden of the Hakozaki Shrine)
Adult SS¥11,500 S¥9,000 A¥5,500
Children SS¥7,500 S¥5,500 A¥3,500
LE BALLETS
TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO
Jun. 16 (Mon) 7:00p.m.
ACROS Fukuoka Symphony Hall
S¥8,000 A¥7,000 B¥6,000
RIVERDANCE
Jul. 1(Tue), 2(Wed) 7:00p.m.
3(Thu) 2:00p.m.
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall
S¥11,000 A¥9,000
1-5 Ohori-Koen Park, Chuo-ku
Open 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel��092-715-2155
http://www.ohori-nougaku.jp/index.cgi
*Free unless specified
KANZE SCHOOL
Shofu kai Haru no kai
(SUUTAI, SHIMAI, MAIBAYASHI,
RENGIN)
May 3 (Sat/holiday) 9:00a.m.
KITA SCHOOL
Fukuoka Jishu Koen Noh
(NOH, KYOGEN, MAIBAYASHI, SHIMAI)
May 4 (Sun) 12:00p.m.
A¥9,000, ¥8,000 B¥7,000 Student¥3,000
KANZE SCHOOL
Soyo kai
(NOH, SUUTAI, MAIBAYASHI)
May 11 (Sun) 10:30a.m.
Fukuoka Kanzekai Teiki Noh
(NOH, KYOGEN, SHIMAI)
May 17 (Sat) 1:00p.m.
¥7,000
HOSHO SCHOOL
Domon Rengo Taikai
(NOH, MAIBAYASHI, SUUTAI, SHIMAI)
May 18 (Sun) 9:00a.m.
UMEWAKA
Rokuyo kai Enno kai
(SHIMAI, NOH, HAKAMANOH,
KYOGEN, SHIMAI)
May 25 (Sun) 1st stage 11:00a.m. Free
2nd stage 12:50p.m. Reserved ¥8,000
Non-reserved ¥7,000 Student ¥3,000
EXHIBITIONS:
3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel��092-845-5011
http://museum.city.fukuoka.jp
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
THE�THREE GREAT CIVILIZATIONS
OF MESOAMERIA & THE CENTRAL
ANDES: THE WORLD OF MAYA,
AZTEC AND INCA
Thru. Jun. 8 (Sun)
Adult ¥1,300 Univ. & H.S. Student ¥900
J.H.S. and Elem. Student Free
1-6 Ohori-koen Park, Chuo-ku
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel��092-714-6051
http://www.fukuoka-art-museum.jp
JAPANESE-STYLE PAINTINGS AND
CRAFTS GALLERY
TOMITA KEISEN EXHIBITION
Thru. May 18 (Sun)
Adult ¥200 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥150
J.H.S. and Elem. S. Students Free
7 & 8 F, Riverain Center Bldg., 3-1
Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku
Open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Closed Wednesdays) Tel��092-263-1100
http://faam.city.fukuoka.jp
EXHIBITION GALLERY
GANDHARA ART & BAMIYAN SITE
Thru. May 18 (Sun)
Adult ¥1,100 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥800
J.H.S. Students and under Free
Ohori Koen Noh Theater�
Fukuoka City Museum�
Fukuoka Art Museum�
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum�
Coming Soon !�
�The prices quoted here may or may
not include a 5% consumption tax.�
“Jade-mosaic mask”
“Head of Buddha”
Gandhara, Pakistan, Stucco,
4th-5th century,
Private Collection
�
�
5�May 2008�
5-2-1�Tenjin��Chuo-ku, Fukuoka�
Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel��092-715-3551
http://fpmahs1.fpart-unet.ocn.ne.jp
EXHIBITION GALLERY
PERMANENT COLLECTION I :
JAPANESE STYLE PAINTING IN
FUKUOKA
Thru. Jul. 13 (Sun)
Adults ¥210 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥140
J.H.S. & Elem. Students ¥60
4-7-2�Ishizaka��Dazaifu�
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays) Tel��092-918-2807
http://www.kyuhaku.com/pr/
SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERY
NATIONAL TREASURES EMAKI
FROM KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM
Thru. Jun. 1 (Sun)
Adult ¥1,300 Univ. & H.S. Students ¥1,000
J.H.S. and Elem. School Students ¥60
IMS 8F, 1-7-11 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tel��092-733-2050
http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/jigyou/artium/index.php
MAKOTO TANIJIRI EXHIBITION
THE DESIGN CONCEPT OF “PICKING
OUT” IN ARCHITECTURE
Thru. Jun. 8 (Sun)
Adult ¥400 J.H.S. & H.S. Student ¥300
SPORTS:
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FUKUOKA SOFTBANK HAWKS
HOME GAMES
vs. Orix Buffaloes
May 2 (Fri) 6:00p.m., 3 (Sat) 2:00p.m.
4 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
vs. Saitama Seibu Lions
May 14 (Wed), 15 (Thu) 6:00p.m.
vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
May 16 (Fri), 17 (Sat) 6:00p.m.,
18 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp
May 20 (Tue), 21 (Wed) 6:00p.m.
vs. Hanshin Tigers
May 23 (Fri) 6:00p.m., 24 (Sat) 2:00p.m.
vs. Yomiuri Giants
May 31 (Sat), Jun. 1 (Sun) 6:00p.m.
vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Jun. 3 (Tue), 4 (Wed) 6:00p.m.
vs. Chunichi Dragons
Jun. 11 (Wed), 12 (Thu) 6:00p.m.
vs. Yokohama Bay Stars
Jun. 14 (Sat) 6:00p.m., 15 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
Tickets: ¥1,000-¥8,500
Venue: FUKUOKA YAHOO! DOME
Tickets/Inquiry: Fukuoka Soft Bank Hawks
TEL: 092-847-1536
<FOOTBALL>
AVISPA FUKUOKA
HOME GAMES
vs. Roasso Kumamoto
May 6 (Tue/holiday) 1:00p.m.
vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima
May 11 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
vs. Vegalta Sendai
May 25 (Sun) 1:00p.m.
Tickets: ¥1,000-¥3,500
Venue: Level Five Stadium (Hakata-no Mori)
Tickets/Inquiry: Avispa Fukuoka
TEL: 092-674-3020
<TENNIS>
FUKUOKA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S
TENNIS 2008
May 4 (Sun) - 11 (Sun)
Tickets: Adult ¥1,000, Student ¥300
Venue: Hakata no Mori Tennis Stadium
Inquiry: Kyushu Tennis Association
TEL: 092-722-1605
MOVIES:
*Movies are designated by the following codes:
�A�-Arabic, (B)-Burmese, (C)-Chinese, (D)-Dari,
(E)-English, (F)-French, (G)-German,
(H)-Hebrew, (I)-Italian, (J)-Japanese, (K)-Korean,
(P)-Polish, (R)-Russian, (SC)-Serbo-Croatian,
(SL)- Slovak, (SW)-Swedish, (T)-Thai etc.
The schedule is subject to change without notice.
NAKASU TAIYO
(�����291-4058)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER” (C)
“10,000 B.C.” (E) “NEXT” (E)
“THE BUCKET LIST” (E)
“THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE
CASPIAN” (E)
MET LIVE VIEWING
“TRISTAN UND ISOLDE”
“LA FIGLIA DEL REGGIMENTO”
TENJIN�TOHO
(���762-6666)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“MICHAEL CLAYTON” (E)
“LIONS FOR LAMBS” (E)
“THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES” (E)
“CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR” (E)(D)(A)(R)
“RAMBO” (E)(B)(T)
“THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE
CASPIAN” (E)
CINETERRIE TENJIN
(� ����� 781-5508)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE” (E)
“OUR DAILY BREAD” (G)(P)
“THERE WILL BE BLOOD” (E)
SOLARIA CINEMA
(����� ��733-7375)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“HANA-KAGE” (J)
“ANO SORA WO OBOETERU” (J)
“MAY 18” (K) (PG-12)
RERUN
“SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF
FLEET STREET” (E)
“BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA” (E)
UNITED CINEMAS CANAL CITY 13
(����������� !�"��#13�272-2222)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“HITMAN” (E)(R)(SC) (PG-12)
“MICHAEL CLAYTON” (E)
“UNTRACEABLE” (E) (R-15)
“CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER” (C)
“LIONS FOR LAMBS” (E) “88 MINUTES” (E)
“THE BLACK HOUSE” (K) (R-15)
“THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES” (E)
“10,000 B.C.” (E) “NEXT” (E)
“THE BUCKET LIST” (E)
“THE HUNTING PARTY” (E)(SC)
“THE MIST” (E)(R-15)
“CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR” (E)(D)(A)(R)
“GOOD LUCK CHUCK” (E)(R-15)
“THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE
CASPIAN” (E)
“RAMBO” (E)(B)(T)
“SHOOT’EM UP” (E)(I)(R-15)
“FOOL’S GOLD” (E) “21” (E)
“27DRESSES” (E)
UNITED CINEMAS FUKUOKA
(�����������$% 844-5645 & 771-8600)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“HITMAN” (E)(R)(SC) (PG-12)
“UNTRACEABLE” (E) (R-15)
“LIONS FOR LAMBS” (E)
“THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES” (E)
“10,000 B.C.” (E) “NEXT” (E)
“THE BUCKET LIST” (E)
“CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR” (E)(D)(A)(R)
“THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE
CASPIAN” (E)
“RAMBO” (E)(B)(T)
“SHOOT’EM UP” (E)(I)(R-15) “21” (E)
KBC CINEMA
(KBC� ��751-4268)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“ATONEMENT” (E)(F) “SLEUTH” (E)
“PARANOID PARK” (E)(PG-12)
“MISTER LONELY” (E)
“CONTROL” (E) (PG-12)
“LE PREMIER CRI” (F) (PG-12)
“I’M NOT THERE” (E) (PG-12)
CINE LIBRE HAKATA STATION
(� �'()*+,�434-3691)
SCHEDULED FOR MAY
“TUYA’S MARRIAGE” (C)
“FACTORY GIRL” (E)(SL)(F) (R-15)
“IN THE REALM OF THE UNREAL: THE
MYSTERY OF HENRY DARGER” (E)
“HADASHI NO GIBON” (K) (PG-12)
“THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB” (E)
“2 DAYS IN PARIS” (E)(F) (PG-12)
“MEDUZOT” (H)(F)
Fukuoka Pref. Museum of Art�
Kyushu National Museum�
Artium�
TOMITA Keisen “Late Fall in Toganoo” 1934
“Life of Priest Uisang” from the Patriarchs of the Kegon
Sect (Kegon-shū soshi eden, Gishō e) Kōsan-ji Temple,
Kyoto
“float” (2003)
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TNC, Momochihama
Date: May 3(Sat), 4(Sun), 10(Sat), 11(Sun),
17(Sat), 18(Sun), 24(Sat), 25(Sun), 31(Sat)
Jun. 7(Sat), 8(Sun), 21(Sat), 22(Sun)
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Next to the TNC Building
Bus stop: Fukuoka Tower South Exit
Minami Ward Office
Date: May 10 (Sat), 24 (Sat), Jun. 14 (Sat), 28 (Sat)
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Minami Ward Office Parking Lot
Station: Nishitetsu Ohashi Station
Evergreen Marinoa
Date: May 18 (Sun), Jun. 15 (Sun)
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Marinoa City near the Ferris wheel
Bus Stop: Marinoa City
Flea Market in Bayside Place
Date: Jun. 1 (Sun)
Time: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Place: Bayside Place Hakata Futo
Bus Stop: Bayside Place Hakata Futo
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Inquiry: Nishinihon Citizen’s Recycle Movement
TEL: 092-752-7761 FAX: 092-752-7766
Email: [email protected]
Dazaifu Tenjin Omoshiro Ichi
Date: May 24 (Sat), 25 (Sun)
Time: 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Place: Tenjin Hiroba, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Station: Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station
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Inquiry: Dazaifu Tenjin Omoshiro Ichi Office
TEL: 092-922-9955
6� May 2008�
GET FREE NURSERY GOODS
Fukuoka city encourages citizens to actively
participate in recycling unused items at the
following facilities (noted below) to reduce
city wastes. There, you will find some
nursery items, so please check the Dream
Gallery section of the Seibu Recycle Plaza at
http://www.fukuoka-seibuplaza.com/ to
browse the list of items available.�
1) Recycle Boutique
Approximately 800 items for men, women
and children are available. One person can
take home up to 5 clothing items per day.
Venue: Seibu Recycle Plaza 2F Hall
(Clean Park Seibu, 1043-2 Imajuku Aoki,
Nishi-ku)
TEL: 092-882-3190
Mini Recycle Plaza
(2-9, Sanchiku, Hakata-ku)
TEL: 092-585-0598
2) Furniture and home appliances
The items are given away by a draw. You can
apply via the Internet or at the facilities.
a) Internet Dream Gallery
Eligibility: those who are above 20 years old
residing in Fukuoka City
How to register: fill in the user registration
form and submit it on the above website.
User ID number will be sent to your by mail.
How to apply: find the item you want on the
above website and apply with your ID
number and password. One person can apply
one item per month.
Drawing : drawings will be held at 2:30p.m.
of the every 3rd Sunday. Winner’s ID
number will be announced on the website and
notified by e-mail.
How to receive: please pick up the item(s) at
Mini Recycle Plaza by the next Sunday
following the drawing day or have it
delivered to your address by a designated
carrier, which will cost ¥1,995 within
Fukuoka City only.
b) Apply at the facilities
How to apply: apply at the site and not on
the phone. One person can apply only one
item per month.
Drawing :
Seibu Recycle Plaza: drawing will be held at
2:30p.m. of the every 3rd Sunday
Mini Recycle Plaza: drawings will be held at
2:30p.m. of the every 4th Sunday.
How to receive: pick up the item(s) at the
Seibu Recycle Plaza or the Mini Recycle
Plaza where you applied, by 5:00p.m. on the
day of drawing or make it deliver to your
address by a designated carrier which will
cost ¥1,995 within Fukuoka City only.
��Hanger�Rack� ��Desk���Chair�
For more information: Rainbow Plaza Tel: 733-2220
*Your PRIVACY is guaranteed.
A. Appointment required
(Rainbow Plaza Tel: 733-2220)
1) Legal Counseling
Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday (2nd and
3rd Saturday in May)
<Date: May to Jul.>
May 10 & 17, Jun. 7 & 21, Jul. 5 & 19
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
*45 minutes / person
*An interpreter provided upon request.
2) Personal (Psychological) Counseling
Dates:(Mon) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Thurs) 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
(1st, 3rd Sat) 4:15 - 7:00 p.m.
(other Sat) 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
*An English-speaking professional available.
*Timetable is subject to change.
B. Appointment NOT required
(Come directly to Rainbow Plaza.)
1) Free Counseling
on Immigration, Residency, and Nationality
Dates: Every 2nd Sunday
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
*Interpreters (English & Chinese) are available.
2) Health Consultation
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
*An English-speaking volunteer doctor is available.
*No medical treatments or prescriptions provided.
*Fill out an application form at Rainbow Plaza.
*All foreign students are applicable including pre-college
“Shugakusei” students, who are residing or studying within the
Fukuoka metropolitan Area.
*Student ID required.
*If two or more people are applying for the same item, then
a draw will be held.
*Application will be extended until May 18 (Sun)
4p.m.�in case of any left over items. (Extended application
will be held on “first-come and first-served” basis.)
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��TV Stand ��Coat Hanger
��Metal Rack ��Book Shelf
�Cupboard �Shelf
��Computer Desk ��Single Cabinet
FREE COUNSELING�
SECOND-HAND FURNITURE�
Rainbow Plaza
Corner� Other Information
<Application Dates>
May 9 (Fri) 10a.m. ~ 11 (Sun) 4p.m.
Flea Market�
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PLEASE CALL US NOW!!
LEISURE PLAN CO., LTD.
ACROS Fukuoka BLDG. 3F. 092-725-9090
http://www.ontheday.co.jp/
Email: [email protected]
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7�May 2008�
Care Association (Fukuoka-shi Hoiku Kyoukai) website http://
www.hoiku.or.jp/ (Japanese only), you can view each
preschool’s location, services, and availability. For more
information, contact the desired preschool or pay a visit before
enrolling.
To apply, you will need an application form from the
preschool or the Welfare & Nursing Care Insurance Section of
your ward office, as well as an official certificate of the Alien
Registration Card, a proof of income (withholding tax
statement, etc.), and a proof that you cannot provide care for
your child (proof of employment, doctor’s statement etc.).
Daycare Center for Sick Children
In case you have sick or convalescent children (aged
between 0 and third grade) and are facing difficulties taking
care of them at home due to work, etc., the following
institutions will temporarily look after your child. The fee is
2,000 yen per day; lunch, snacks, etc. are not included in the
cost.
You can download the application form from the following
website: http://www.city.fukuoka.jp/kodomo/seido/dl/
daycareroom_touroku.pdf (Japanese only). �
�The highlighted information is also posted on the “Hospital
Guide in Fukuoka” section of the Fukuoka International
Association’s website (consultations are available in English).�
Kindergarten Enrollment
There are two types of kindergartens: public (municipal) and
private. Regarding procedures for enrollment, municipal
kindergartens will distribute application guidelines in
November for the upcoming fiscal year; private kindergartens
will open registration for enrollment in November. For more
details, please contact your desired kindergarten.
For information regarding each kindergarten, please refer to
the Fukuoka City Board of Education website at http://
www.city.fukuoka.jp/kyouiku/gakkoichiran.html � for
municipal kindergartens and the Fukuoka-City Private
Kindergarten Federation website at http://www.fyr.or.jp/
seach.html (Japanese only) for private kindergartens.
As for expenses, according to the actual record for the 2007
fiscal year, the cost for a municipal kindergarten was 5,550 yen
for enrollment and 7,500 yen/month for child care. Besides
these, picture book fees, PTA membership fees, etc. varied
depending on the kindergarten. For private kindergartens, the
enrollment fee and the child care fee are set by each
kindergarten, but are close to the standard education fee (65,000
yen for enrollment, 25,500 yen for child care) calculated by
experts. In addition, facility expenses, fees for course materials
and uniforms, etc. are required.
There are only seven municipal kindergartens in the city and
parents whose children are enrolled there are responsible for
dropping them off and picking them up as well as preparing their
lunch for the day. On the other hand, over 90 percent of the city’s
private kindergartens have their own pickup buses, and many of
them provide lunch for children (charged); thus, each family needs
to decide on a type of kindergarten that meets their respective
location and convenience.
In an effort to ease the financial burden for parents whose
children are enrolled in private kindergartens, Fukuoka City
provides an encouragement subsidy assistance, which remits
kindergartens on the amount that they have incurred as a result
of exempting certain amount of enrollment and daycare fees
from each household. The exemption amount varies depending
on the family’s total municipal taxes paid and the presence or
absence of siblings. Fukuoka Prefecture also provides a
childcare subsidy for enrollment (new kindergarteners only)
and daycare fees. The procedures for receiving these assistances
are carried out at a kindergarten, so contact your respective
kindergarten for more details.
Third Child-Preference Project
In Fukuoka City, there is a project which aims to reduce the
economic burden of households who nurture over three children
under 18 (until the end of the fiscal year of turning 18) and
during the three years when their third and subsequent children
are aged between 4 and 6 (i.e. from the fiscal year of turning 4
and until the end of the fiscal year of turning 6). Please note
that the terms of assistance (exemption of childcare fee,
issuance of allowance, etc.) vary depending on where your third
and subsequent children are nurtured such as at a preschool,
kindergarten, institutions for physically and mentally disabled
children, etc. Please contact your respective childcare facility
for more details. (In case you are raising children at home or
utilizing other facilities, contact Welfare & Nursing Care
Insurance Section.)��
Elementary School and Junior High School
The enrollment procedures for entering Japanese elementary
and junior high schools are offered in English and six other
languages on the Ministry of� Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology website � http://www.mext.go.jp/
a_menu/shotou/clarinet/003/001/009.pdf.�
Some Fukuoka City’s public schools are currently engaging
in special curriculums called “Japanese language class” and
“dispatched Japanese counselors” to better accommodate the
needs of foreign students.
This Japanese language class has been established at four
elementary schools (Kashiihama Elementary School, Koryo
Elementary School, Shirohama Elementary School, and
Ikihigashi Elementary School) and both orientation and
languages classes are carried out there respectively. Not only do
the transferred students study Japanese all day, but they also
spend time with their fellow classmates learning and eating
lunch together. Thus, as the students acquire proficient
Japanese over time, less and less time will be spent in the
language class.
On the other hand, Japanese language counselors are
dispatched upon request to elementary schools for a maximum of
44 hours (extension of another 22 hours is possible). They visit the
students in the classrooms periodically and educate them on one-
on-one with fundamental reading and writing knowledge required
for studying and carrying out a daily conversation.
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Ward� Institution� Address Tel.
Higashi �
Ueyama Shonika Iin� 5-20-8 Wakamiya 681-4515
Narazaki Syonika� 5-7-15 Wajiro 605-7377
Hakata �
Umeno Shonika Naika
Iin�
1-33-2 Chiyo 651-1577
Fukuoka Nyujiin� 1-1-14 Nishiharu-
machi
573-7760
Chuo� Matsuo Shonika Iin� 3-11-8 Yakuin 521-7277
Minami� Yanai Shonika Clinic� 7-4-21 Nagazumi 551-6337
Jonan� Shindo Shonika Iin� 3-22-28 Shinshoji 865-7100
Sawara� Matsumoto Shonika Iin� 4-8-16 Nishijin 821-6335
Takasaki Shonika Iin� 4-14-33 Shimoyamato 891-3105
Shimomura Syonika Iin� 4-19-25 Meinohama 883-5547
Nishi �
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8� May 2008�
Other Information
(Children’s play areas)
In effort to ensure a safe and free playing
areas for children and support their
independent activities, the Child
Development Section of the Child
Affairs Bureau of Fukuoka City is
conducting various childcare programs
which include opening elementary
schools’ playgrounds during holidays
and after school hours, establishing a
children’s society at each school zone
(for those children whose parents are
working and not at home, etc.)
(Consultation)
Kodomo (Children’s) Hotline 24
The Fukuoka Education Office provides
consultations regarding children’s school
life to any individual in person or over
the phone for free; your confidentiality is
protected.
TEL: 641-9999
(This is not a toll-free service)
Office hours: Everyday except for the
year-end and New Year holidays from
9:00a.m.- � 5:00p.m. (phone
consultation until midnight).
Location: 13-50, Yoshizuka-honmachi,
Hakata-ku, Yoshizuka Amalgamated
Pref. Govt. Office 3rd
floor (3min.
walk from JR Yoshizuka Sta.)
Children’s Human Rights 110
At the Fukuoka Prefectural Bar
Association, lawyers belonging to the
association provide free consultations to
children. There, general inquiries about
legal procedures are thoroughly discussed
and your confidentiality is protected.
TEL: 752-1331
(This is not a toll-free service)
Office hours: Every Saturday afternoon
(0:30p.m.- 3:30p.m.) except for the
year-end and New Year holidays,
Golden Week, and Bon Festival period.
(Useful Information)
We love Tenjin Kyogikai “MAMA &
PAPA MAP in TENJIN”
The “We love Tenjin Kyogikai” has put
together opinions from dads and moms to
create a new parental guide known as
“MAMA & PAPA MAP in TENJIN”,
which shows hints and ways in which
parents can spend a cozy time with their
small children in the heart of busy
downtown Tenjin. Starting with access to
baby strollers and suckling rooms, this
handout is complete with useful
information and distributed at various
commercial service areas in Tenjin. For
more information, launch to their
website: http://tenjinsite.jp/we_love/.�
�continued from page 7�
“Triple seater”�
Seigo Sakai�
Message from Children’s Advisory Center “Egao-kan”
Children’s Advisory Center, “Egao-kan”,
provides comprehensive and specialized
consultations to troubled parents and their
children under 20 years old through health,
welfare and educational perspectives.
From school truancy, bullying, social
withdrawal, delinquency, domestic
violence, etc, many children are faced with
various and challenging problems. On the
other hand, parents also experience stress
over anxiety, burden over child-rearing, child abuse, etc, and there are in fact many families
who require educational and welfare assistances for their mentally and physically disabled
children. If you are seeking our support, please contact us.
We provide consultations on the following matters:
�Baby’s breast-feeding, meals, excretion, and sleeping
�Children’s growth and developmental delays
�Personality and behavior problems associated with domestic violence
�Admission procedures (for specialized institution) for mentally and physically disabled children
�Children with physical and sexual distress or concerns
�Children who are not willing to go out from home
�Difficulties facing the children whose parents/guardians are sick, have passed away, have left, etc.
�Placing children with a foster family or becoming a foster parent
�Children who are hanging out till late in the evening, shoplifting, stealing money from home,
or inhaling thinners
�Reporting of children’s abuse in your neighborhood or families with special attention
�Victimization by sex crime or sexual relations
�Truancy
�Bullying problems at school
Access: 15min. walk from Subway Tojinmachi Sta. or 5min.
walk from Yahoo Dome-mae bus stop
Address: 2-1-28 Jugyo-hanma, Chuo-ku
Tel: 833-3000 24 hrs. except for the year-end and New Year
holidays. Call 833-3001 for female specialists during 9:00
a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
FUKUOKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The Fukuoka International School which is located in
Momochi, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, was established in
1972, and more than 200 students from kindergarten to senior
high school attend this school.
The school is accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC), which is the official
accrediting body for American overseas school in the East
Asia and Pacific Region. In addition, it is accredited by the
Japanese Ministry of Education as a School Juridical Body
“Gakko Hojin.” Moreover, it has been an International
Baccalaureate (IB) World School since April 2007, and is
authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, which
qualifies students for entrance examinations to world’s leading universities.
For details regarding procedures for entering the school and more, please contact
the school by phone at 841-7601, or refer to their website http://www.fis.ed.jp/ .�