更新日：2018年7月1日

Ashiya Newsletter July 1,2018

Introducing Ashiya Historical Structure

Address: Uchidekozuchi-cho 15-9

Phone: 0797-38-7220

Former Shotokan, Matsuyama House (Uchide Branch Library)

• Open: From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
• Closed: Sundays, Tuesdays, public holidays, Dec. 29-Jan. 4

Great Ideas for Summer Outings!

• Address: Hamakaze-cho 30-1 (Phone: 0797-22-8861)
• Access: Nearby "Niihama-cho" (Nihamacho) Hankyu Bus Stop

• Hours
  Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  Sundays and public holidays: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  *Hours may vary. Please confirm on website or with reception.
• Fees: Please confirm on website or with reception.
• Closed: Mondays (open when Monday is a public holiday), and from December 28, 2018 to January 1, 2019

• Open: June 29-September 2 (open every day)
• Hours
  Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Fees: Please confirm on website or with reception.

• Address: Asahigaoka-cho 11-11 (Phone: 0797-32-3920)
• Access: Nearby "Ashiya-shimin-pool-mae" (Ashiya Swimming Pool) Hankyu Bus Stop

• Open: July 1-September 1 (closed August 24)
• Hours
  July 2-20, July 25-August 23
  (1) Weekdays: 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.
  (2) Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  July 23-24, August 27-31: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  Other Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Fees: Please confirm on website or with reception.

• Address: Yoko-cho 1-1
• Ashiya Grand Park Management Office (within park) Phone: 0797-25-2023 / Fax: 0797-25-2026
• Access: Nearby "Ashiyashi Sogo-koen-mae" (Ashiya City Grand Park) Hankyu Bus Stop

• Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Fees: Please confirm on website or with Management Office.
  *Reservation with Management Office required. (Reserve via office reception, phone, or fax)

• Address: Yoko-cho 2-1
• Access: Nearby "Ashiyashi Sogo-koen-mae" (Ashiya City Grand Park) Hankyu Bus Stop

• Fees: Free

Ashiya Free Wi-Fi Available

Inquiries: NTT Media Supply Co., Ltd.  DoSPOT Customer Center

Phone: 0120-661124

• 4 hours per day (8 instances of 30 min.)

• Authentication via email
• Authentication via social media account (facebook, Twitter, Google+, Yahoo!)
• Authentication via designated apps (Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi, KANSAI Wi-Fi (Official))

Have You Heard of "Jichikai" (Neighborhood Associations)?

• Plan events and festivals to encourage friendly neighborhood relations.
• Work to keep the neighborhood clean and prevent crime.

• Visit the head of your "Jichikai" and let him or her know that you want to join.
• Ask your neighbors how to join.

Payment Deadline Notification

 Inquiries: Taxation Section

Culture Classes for Foreigners

Applications and Inquiries: Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center (Phone 0797-25-0511)

*Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed Wednesdays)

 

Class	Days	Fee (per class)	Course materials
Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)	The 1st Friday of every month	1,200 yen	Textbook (1,575 yen) Flower scissors (3,360-3,780 yen) Kenzan (pinholders) (1,530 yen) Flower bowl/vase (3,700 yen)
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)	The 3rd Friday of every month	150 yen	Writing brushes, Inkstone, Underlay for calligraphy, and Paperweight
Tea Ceremony (Sado)	The 4th Friday of every month	500 yen

*Class hours: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

• The capacity is 10 people each.
• The day, time and fee are subject to change.
• Please contact us three days before the class date to cancel. Otherwise, you will be charged for course materials.
• No certifications issued.

"Minpaku Business" (Private Lodging Operations) Are Prohibited in Ashiya!

The 40th Annual Ashiya Summer Carnival

lInquiries: Ashiya Citizens' Festival Committee Office

Phone: 0797-35-0871

 Date: July 21 (Saturday) (Canceled in case of heavy rain or strong wind.)

Outdoor stalls and citizens' performance stage: 1:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Fireworks show: 7:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Place: Ashiyahama Beach, Shio-Ashiya Green Space, Ashiya Grand Park

Ashiya City Guidebook Published

Inquiries: Public Relations and International Exchange Section

Phone: 0797-38-2006

The Ashiya City Guidebook(Ashiya Techo) is a full-color 12-page A5-size guidebook to Ashiya City. It presents a variety of information and photos on Ashiya.

Contents

• Overview of northern area (YODOKO Guest House, Koza Falls, Ashiya Buddhist Hall, and more)
• Overview of central and southern area (Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center, Museum of Art and History, the Former Residence of Saika Tomita, and more)
• Ashiya City Emblem, Tree, and Flower
• Filming locations of the satellite television drama "Saigo no Bangohan" (The Last Dinner)
• Ashiya's three major festivals
• Enjoying video of Ashiyagawa River throughout the four seasons using AR (augmented reality)

Available locations

• Ashiya City Hall North Wing, 1st Floor, City Information Corner
• Ashiya City Hall North Wing, 3rd Floor, Public Relations and International Exchange Section
• Laporte Citizens' Service Corner, etc.