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Field Activity(Japanese language class, Sunday course)

Bus Trip to Oarai Aquarium


Japanese language class had the field activity on October 31 (Sun.).
At first we were scheduled to go to Mt. Tsukuba and a footbath, but changed to Oarai aquarium and a fish market. We thought mountain-walking would be unsafe as it had been raining until the day before.
Forty seven people (23 people of students and their family, 11 children and 13 Japanese staffs) joined and had a pleasant time.

The bus left Noda city office at 8:30, went through express way and arrived at Oarai aquarium at about 10:30. Each attendant introduced himself (herself) in the bus.
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Now, let’s look around the aquarium.


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We took photos in front of a shoal of sardines.

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This is a dolphin & seal show.
Both dolphins and seals are smart, aren’t they?

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Children are pleasantly looking around the fish

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The statues of penguin and seal were waiting for us in the outside of the aquarium.


Commemorative photo of all attendants

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We had cloudy skies on that day and it was a little cold all day long. But we could have a pleasant time.
After visiting the aquarium, we went to Nakaminato fish market to buy sea food souvenirs. We could buy fish, crabs, sliced raw fish, dried fish, boiled fish paste, and so on.
In the bus on our way home we all sang Japanese songs and enjoyed harmonica play. It was a very pleasant bus trip.
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International Friendship Festa 2010


The International Friendship Festa 2010 was held on Sunday, October 17, at Nanbu Umesato Public Hall. Many people visited, joined and enjoyed various interesting programs.
The following programs were given there.


(1) Japanese speeches by learners in Japanese language class of NIA
(2) Exhibition booths of various foreign countries

(3) Attractions such as folk dancing and singing songs
(4) Tasting counters for various countries’ foods

(5) Japanese tea ceremony
(6) Trying on Kimono and ethnic costumes

(7) Free trials of the seal engravings
(8) Rally game of various foreign languages

We were happy to have a pleasant time with many foreign people.

Opening Ceremony

Greeting by Mr. Higashihara, the chief of the Festa 2010 executive committee

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The invited guests were Mr. Nemoto, the mayor of Noda city, Mr. Sato, the GM of Noda school board, and Mr. Saitoh, the principal of Nanbu primary school.
We had greetings by Mr. Nemoto and Mr. Sato.

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Japanese Speeches by Foreign People

Admirable Japanese speeches were made by learners in Japanese language class of NIA.
The speakers are from China (two persons) and Philippines (one person).


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Attractions

In the lecture hall, we had a musical performance by handsaw and a chorus by pupils of Nanbu primary school.
They were wonderful.


Musical performance by handsaw

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Chorus (Nanbu primary school)

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Exhibition Booths

The exhibition booths of Philippines, Thailand, USA, Indonesia, Turkey, China, and Korea were opened. The activities of NIA and the Foreigner Support Group also were displayed.
At the Chinese booth we could enjoy free trials of the seal engravings.
The foreign language rally game, in which we collect simple native languages at each country’s booth, was interesting.

Exhibition booth of Thailand

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Free trials of the seal engravings

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Japanese tea ceremony and trying on Kimono

Not only foreigners but also Japanese experienced Japanese tea ceremony that is a part of the Japanese cultures.

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Some foreigners looked happy to try on Japanese kimono, especially bride’s outfit.

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Trying on ethnic costumes
We tried on ethnic costumes such as Chinese, Korean, and Indian costumes. Every costume suits you very well.

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Tasting counters for various countries’ foods

The food counters of Philippines, China, Korea, Thailand and Japan were set. We could buy and taste the various countries’ foods. It was a hit.

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Free trials of Japanese rice cracker grilling 

This program was done in cooperation with Kikkoman.
We could grill rice cracker by ourselves and taste it.
The crackers right after grilling are delicious.


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Attractions

The attractions such as dancing and singing songs began at 12:30 in a square in front of the entrance of the public hall.

A music band (the Almighties) and singers


Folk dancing from Guinea

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Songs by students of Tokyo University of Science
Juggling by a student of Tokyo University of Science

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Folk dancing from Thailand (attendants at Thai dancing class)

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Filipina singers

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Okinawa samisen (Chibanchu, Nagareyama Samisen Dohkohkai)

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Everybody including Chibanchu members danced for the finale.
It was wonderful that we could promote the intercultural communications among various foreign people, enjoy attractions such as dancing and singing songs, taste unique and delicious foods, and try on kimono and ethnic costumes.
Thank you very much for joining us.
Field Activity (Japanese Language Class, Monday course)

Barbecue Party and Folk Dance


The field activity of Japanese language class, Monday course was held on Monday, September 20 at the Shimizu Park.
Thirty seven people (learners and their family & friends; 22 persons, staff; 15 persons) attended the activity. Foreign people were from China, Korea, Taiwan, France, Thai, Peru, Philippines and India.


First of all, we started preparing barbecue in the campground. Men made a fire and women prepared materials such as beef, chicken, Wiener sausages, green paprikas, Welsh onions, pumpkins, cabbages, egg plants, etc.

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We all together grilled meat and vegetables.
The barbecue food was very delicious when we ate it while chatting.

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Not only family attendants but also learners who enjoyed chatting look very happy.

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The children also were very delighted with the barbecue.

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After eating barbecue, we enjoyed folk dancing in the green field.
We all were fascinated by sweet old melodies and had a pleasant time.

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Commemorative photo of all attendants

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Summer Festival in Noda


Tanabata Dancing


The 59th summer festival in Noda, Tanabata dancing, was held on August 7 and 8.
Foreign exchange students and their host families of our home stay program, staff of NIA and students of Japanese language class participated in Tanabata dancing parade and enjoyed dancing in the evening of August 7.
Twelve groups competed with each other in the contest and NIA group was awarded a prize, Tanosikatta de shou, for good performance in the dancing parade.

The beginning of the dancing parade

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Students from France and India were delighted to dance
with holding a lantern.

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Everybody is dancing delightfully.

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After the parade, we took a picture of all of us together.

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Summer festival in Noda was fun, wasn’t it?
We enjoyed various events, Tanabata decorations, delicious food stalls and delightful dancing parade.
Overnight Home Stay Program

Welcome Party


Noda International Association carried out the overnight home stay program this year too. Fourteen foreign exchange students, who are studying at universities or colleges in Chiba prefecture, stayed at ordinary homes in Noda city from August 7 to 8.
They experienced a Japanese home life and enjoyed participating in Tanabata dancing parade in Noda summer festival in the evening of August 7.
They had a good time to interchange with their host families.



Prior to the program, NIA invited 14 exchange students and 14 host families to the welcome party where they all met first and talked with each other.
The welcome party was held at NPO support center on August 7 (Saturday).

The exchange students were from Taiwan (5 persons), China(1), Korea(1), Hong Kong(1), Bhutan(1), Mongolia(1), India(1), Brazil(1), Egypt(1) and USA(1).


Commemorative photo of all the exchange students
and their host families

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We had welcoming addresses from Mr. Nemoto (Mayor of Noda City), and Mr. Miyauchi (Chairman of Noda Educational Board).

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An exchange student and his (her) host family met first together.

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Everybody looks very happy around the table of stand-up meal.


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We had fun playing Hukuwarai game (a funny face game) in which
we put a white bag over head and drew a picture of the face.

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It was a very delightful party to talk and play games with exchange students from various countries.
After finishing the party, they enjoyed participating in Tanabata dancing parade in the evening.
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