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May 2015 （vol.213）
The following articles are taken mainly from “Koho Ashiya” - the bulletin of Ashiya City
(May 1st issue). It is, of course, a Japanese edition, and translated into English by a voluntary
group from the Ashiya Cosmopolitan Association (ACA).
Please understand that some phone numbers listed under the various events are staffed by
people who may not speak English.
― Welcome to Garden City Ashiya –
As If a Whole Town Becomes a Big Garden ～ Open Garden ～
Ashiya is blessed with naturalgreen surroundings.
The City announced “The Declaration of Garden
City Ashiya” on January 1, 2004 with the aim to
make the historic city of Ashiya an even more
beautiful town where people throughout the world
long to visit at least once.
“Open Garden 2015” which marks the 10th
anniversary this year will be held during May 10-17.
Enjoy and admire the beautiful gardens and flower beds
while taking a walk.
Miyagawa Kindergarten, from Open Garden 2014
Nishiyama Kindergarten 2014
Open Garden 2014 and Stamp Rally
“Open Garden 2015” which colors the spring of Ashiya will be held as usual together with the
Stamp Rally. If you collect 15 or more stamps, you will get a nice souvenir. Flower beds in the
city and personal gardens are open to the public during the period, and you are welcome to
drop in. This year which marks the commemorative 10th anniversary, there were 107
applications; many kinds of pretty flowering grasses will be waiting for you. Why don’t you
enjoy the beautiful spring fully while taking a walk?
Period and Time: May 10-17 10:00-16:00 (Until noon on May 17)
* It is to be noted that in some area the period of open garden is limited. Please
admire with good manners.
* A brochure is available at the following:
Information desk of City Hall / Parks and Greens Section /Laporte Citizen’s Service
Corner / Greenery advice corner at Ashiya City Grand Park (So-go Ko-en)/ Regional
meeting halls
Inquiries: The Parks and Greens Section (Phone: 0797-38-2065)
The 52nd Ashiya Mountain Festival : May 10 (Sun) Come and enjoy hiking and outdoor events in the lush green of Mt. Rokko.
It will be carried out in case of light rain; canceled in rough weather. Decided at 6:00 of the
day; please call 0797-31-2121 to inquire on the morning of the day.
* You will be able to confirm on the City’s webpage, too.
<Hiking> 5 km, approximately 2 hours
Meeting place: In front of Yamate-Yume Nursery School
(north-east of Hankyu Ashiyagawa station)
Departure: 8:45
Course: Nursery school – Kakitani – Gorogoro-dake – Okuike Pond Playground
<Mountain Festival Events > 11:00- 14:00
Place: Okuike Asobi-no-Hiroba (Playground) (Parking available)
Content: Healthy exercises/Dancing performance (Cheer Leading by Ko-nan
Women’s College)/ Chorus/Musical performance/Easy Pilates/Woodwork
Experience/ Lottery/Flea market, etc.
* A memorial badge will be presented to the first 1,500 participants.
Inquiries: The Economic Section (Phone: 0797-38-2033)
Environmental Flea Market With aims to raise awareness of garbage reduction or resource conservation by
effective use of unused articles or handmade articles, we will hold a flea market.
Date and Time: May 24 (Sun) 10:00-15:00 (Will be canceled if it rains.)
Place: Pedestrian Deck on the north side of JR Ashiya Station
Inquiries: The Environmental Facilities Section (Phone: 0797-32-5391)
- Your help Wanted ! –
Transplanting Flowers at the North Square of the City Hall We are looking for the volunteers to help us transplant flowers at the flower bed in the north
square of the City Hall. Your active participation is welcome !
Date and Time: May 16 (Sat) 10:00 –11:00 (Postponed to May 17 or later in case of rain)
Place: Flower Bed at the north square of the City Hall
Application: Please call the Site Custody Section by May 15 (Fri). (You are welcomed on the
day without application.)
* We will provide flower seedlings and trowels. Please come in light clothes.
Inquiries: The Site Custody Section (Phone: 0797-38-2029)
Spring Garden Party 2015 Date and Time: May 17 (Sun) 10:00-16:00
Place: Ashiya Grand Park (So-go Ko-en)
Content: Flea Market / Display and Experience corner of Crime prevention /Flower
seedlings sale and exchange / Music stage entertainments /Foods /Hexathlon
/Walking class, etc.
Advanced reservation is required for Hexathlon and Walking class.
Cost: 500 yen / Capacity: 30 for each
Inquiries: Office of Ashiya Grand Park (Phone: 0797-38-2103 / Fax: 25-2026)
E-mail: [email protected]
- Re-Use Festa -
Display of Furniture and Bicycle for Re-Use Large-sized discarded furniture and bicycles were fixed and repaired and are on display to
give to those who want it. (Furniture is free; there is a charge for bicycle. Book-exchange will
also be held. )
Date and Time: May 15 (Fri) and 16 (Sat) 10:00-15:00 (except noon-13:00)
Place: The Recycle Ward, Refuse Disposal Center
Eligibility: Applicants should be residents of Ashiya City.
Application: Bring a postcard and apply for only one item (of both furniture and bicycle)
for one household using the designated form; more than one application or
proxy applications are invalid. If you win both of the furniture and bicycle,
choose either of them. If there is more than one application for one item, a
lottery will be held.
Lottery: May 16 (Sat) 15:15- Selected persons will be notified by the postcard.
Delivery: May 29 (Fri) and 30 (Sat) 10:00-15:00 (except noon-13:00)
Please come in person
If you do not come during above period, you are considered to have refused delivery.
Inquiries: The Environmental Facilities Section (Phone: 0797-32-5391)
Desk of Recycling (Phone: 090-3991-7514)
The Short Course for Growing Chrysanthemums
Why don’t you enjoy growing chrysanthemums ? You should come and join us !
* A young chrysanthemum will be presented to the participants.
Date and Time: May 16 (Sat) 13:30-15:30
Place: Conference room on the 2nd floor of Consumer’s Center (5-10 Kinmitsu-cho)
Application and Inquiries: Call Ashiya Chrysanthemum Association Office inside the
Economic Section (Phone: 0797-38-2033)
Accepting Additional Applications for Citizen’s Farms ◆ Name (location), size and number of the Citizen’s Farms:
The 2nd Iwazono Citizen’s Farm (29 Iwazono-cho) / 12 m2 -15 m2 / 11 sections
◆ Usage Term: June 1, 2015 - March 31, 2017
◆ Usage Cost: 3000 yen per month; the cost for the first 10 months should be prepaid at the
beginning.
◆ Eligibility: Citizens of Ashiya City; one household can use one section.
◆ No parking is available.
◆ Application: Apply by an official postcard with your name and address,
age and phone/fax number to the Economic Section as indicated
below no later than May 13 (Wed; should be postmarked) .
◆ Public lottery (in the case of too many applications)
Date and Time: May 20 (Wed) 10:30-
◆ For further details, please access to City’s web page.
Inquiries and Mailing Address: The Economic Section, 659-8501 (no address needed)
(Phone: 0797-38-2033)
Beware of Photochemical Smog !
When a “forecast” or “warning” of ‘Photochemical Smog’ is issued, be careful about the
following points:
(1) Refrain from going out if possible and avoid doing exercise outdoors.
(2) When you have a sore throat or feel pain in your eyes or nose, rinse or gargle.
(3) Consult a doctor if the symptom is severe.
Warnings can be received by PC and mobile phone, too.
<PC> http://www.kankyo.pref.hyogo.lg.jp/taiki/index.html
<Mobile phone> http://www.kankyo.pref.hyogo.jp/taiki/m/index.html
For Further Inquiries: Contact Environmental Section. (Phone: 0797-38-2051)
“Origami ” Class at the Ashiya City Library (for Adult in General) Date, Time and Things: May 25 (Wed) 10:00-Noon
Things to bring: Origami, scissors and paste
Ashiya Kids’ Square (Starting from May 11)
“Ashiya Kids’ Square” is a new project expanded from the usual “Open Schoolyard” project.
It provides regional children with a place to stay during after school hours and supervise
them so that they may spend time safely and without anxiety. This is a place for the
elementary school students to spend time playing freely indoors or outdoors, or interacting
with others, with support from regional residents. “Ashiya Kids’ Square” will start in three
elementary schools.
* “Ashiya Kids’ Square” is different from “After school child care program” (Gakudo Hoiku)
which is a project to bring up children in care.
<Ashiya Kid’Square project outline >
Schools where the project is set
up in 2015
Seido, Yamate and Shiomi elementary
schools
(Will be set up in all 8 schools by 2017)
Open hours
(Differs according to the schools
regarding weather, etc.)
Weekdays: After school until 17:00
(Until 16:30 in Nov. and Dec.)
Spring, summer and winter holidays:
8:30-17:00 (Until 16:30 in Nov. and Dec.)
Eligibility Regional Elementary school students
Activity Content Free play in the room or grounds/
Program activities indoors or outdoors
Cost 500 yen per year (Injury Insurance fee)
* Registration, necessary for participating in “Ashiya Kids’ Square”, is accepted at each
elementary school. Please ask the Youth Nurturing Section about registration. Application
forms have been handed out to the children of the three elementary schools above.
* We are collecting usable play goods for Ashiya kids’ Square (compact and new as much as
possible) such as Othello, Cards, Igo or Sho-gi, etc. If you have such goods, please contact us.
Inquiries: Youth Nurturing Section (Phone: 0797-22-0358)
Repair Work of Gymnasium and Youth Center
To cope with the aging of the facilities, Gymnasium and Youth center will
be under repair from November to the end of March, 2016. We are
very sorry to inconvenience the users or neighboring residents, but
your understanding and cooperation will be highly appreciated.
* However, the Arena and Judo/Kendo Hall will be available
during November. For more detailed information, refer to the
webpage of the gymnasium.
Inquiries: Sports Promoting Section (Phone: 0797-22-7910)
Constitution Week May 1 – 7
May 3 is Constitution Memorial Day. The nation designated the week from May 1 to 7 as
Constitution Week, aiming to encourage citizens to deepen the understanding of the spirit of the
Constitution. During this week, cities and communities are to hold activities which will help us to
think about constitutional principles based on fundamental human rights. The living
conditions of the elderly become more difficult in a rapidly ageing society as we often
hear stories about elder abuse or elderly people dying alone.
This is a special article on “The elderly and family” by Ms. Yamada Yuko,
a professor at Nihon University.
Ill-treatment of the Elderly
The elder Abuse Prevention Law was enacted on April 1, 2006. The Law aims to respect
the dignity of the elderly and prevent the abuse neglect of elderly people. It also aims to
support those who care for the elderly. Ill-treatment or abuse includes not only inflicting
physical pain or injury that threaten his/her own health and safety but sexual or mental
abuse. It is essential that we look at the issue from the point of view that the human rights
of the elderly are being violated human rights.
Care within the Family
Elder abuse in Japan is often associated with the care within the family. The major
causes of abuse in Japan come from the mental or physical fatigue of the caregiver and the
disability or diseases such as dementia of the elderly. It is important to raise the awareness
of the human rights in society or in the .communities that care for the elderly.
On the other hand, family care has the advantage of that own; the elderly can feel and
relaxed, and their relationship is based on affection.
However, the care relationships starts from affection but can change to distress at some
time or other to the extent that it leads to abuse. What is happening? Let’s think about how
both the elderly and the caregiver can be happy.
Care by society.
Everyone grows old. The care for the elderly is a universal life issue. Care must be
guaranteed as a part of elderly people’s human rights to secure freedom and dignity,
whether they are at home or at nursing facilities. Family members only have to care for their
parents or grandparents or spouse within their limits as a family who have shared life’s joys
and sorrows. When in cooperation with professionals, the care work will more agreeable and
easier.
To Prevent Isolation
Elderly care in isolated conditions can generate serious anxiety or mental stress. It will be
necessary to provide support or to help caregivers at the local community level. This
reflects a great change in our society, mainly as a result of different styles of domestic
living. Neighborhood bonds or kinship have been disappearing. How can we prevent
caregivers from being isolated from communities? A network among caregivers is hoped for
Prof. Yamada Yuko
so that they can exchange information to help their life style.
A Step toward Happy Care
1. Do not work too hard by yourself
Elder care is often compared to a marathon in which the end can’t be seen. We must
realize that there can be no perfect care. It is only right to make the best use of social
services.
2. Sharing information or your thoughts with others
Inform other family members, friends, or workmates about what you are doing and
thinking. It will be a first step to get understanding, help and cooperation from others.
Take the time to talk with others by phone or internet or whatever, at least once a day.
3. Have time of your own
Caregivers should have time, at least once a day, to get back to one’s own self. It
does not mean to just catch your breath in a busy life. You make the time for yourself.
The life of the caregiver is one’s own life. If you have no time to restore yourself, you
may lose sight of yourself. It will increase your feeling of self-sacrifice.
To Prevent the Elder Abuse
It is essential to detect signs of abuse in its early stages. If you notice changes in a
senior’s personality or behavior in your family or in your neighborhood, you should start to
question what is going on. The consultation desk at City Hall or the Elderly Care Support
Center is available so that the elderly and his caregiver can get adequate support. Various
websites may give you helpful links.
Inquiries: Human Rights Promotion Section (Phone: 38-2055)
Monthly First-Aid Training Class
Date and Time: May 31 (Sun.) 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Place: Main Fire Department All-purpose Room
Contents: AED cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency aids
Capacity 20 people, first-come basis
Eligibility: Those who live, work and study in Ashiya
※ Certificates will be given to participants.
Inquiries: Main Fire Department, Emergency Sub-Section (Phone: 32-2345)
Events at Museum of Art and History <Exhibition>
“Modern Ashiya Chronicle ―Art of Ashiya traced by Art, Fashion and Architecture”
Exhibition Term: May 23-August 2
Place: Hall, the 1st and 2nd Exhibition room and Historical materials exhibition room
Content: Introduction of life style in Ashiya from the late Meiji era to the beginning of the
Showa era when the modernization advanced dramatically, with the materials
regarding architecture, literature, living, etc. Ashiya-connected painters, Ashiya
Camera Club which took the lead in the new photo movement, and “Gutai Art
Society”, the typical avant-garde art group in Japan after the War are also
introduced.
Related Event
<Architecture Observation Tour ➀ “Uchide Modernism Course” >
Date and Time: May 24 (Sun) 13:00-17:00
Content: A tour to visit the modern buildings such as Uchide
branch library, Former residence of Saika Tomita,
Tanizaki Jun-ichiro Memorial Museum, Art Museum, etc.
and to feel the Modernism Culture which developed in Ashiya (2 tours)
In this first tour, we concentrate on the buildings in Uchide and surrounding
areas.
Capacity: 30 persons
Instructor: Yasunori Fujii, a curator in this Museum
Participating Cost: 600 yen (for materials, insurance and admission tickets)
Application: Send a double postcard with the name of the event to the Museum no later
than May 15 (Fri).
Inquiries and Mailing address: Museum of Art and History (12-25 Ise-cho 659-0052)
(Phone: 0797-38-5432 /Fax: 0797-38-5434)
Closing days in May: May 7 (Thu), 11-22 and 25 (Mon)
Information from Kominkan (Community Center) Accepting Application for Kominkan Class:
<Town Watching in Ashiya – Let’s explore History, Culture and Nature together ! >
Date and Time: May 28, June 4 and 11 (Thu) 9:00-Noon (3 classes)
Place: Learning on the spot
Content / Instructor:
(1) Visit and Inquiry into the culture in Ashiya city / Mr.Tadahiro Takemura,
(2) Plants observation around Higashi-Otafukuyama / Ms. Takako Tsukuda
(3) Visit and Inquiry into cultural buildings along the Ashiya River /Mr. Masao Anegawa
Capacity / Cost: 20 persons / 300 yen
Application: Send a postcard or a fax with the name of the class, your name, address and
phone number to Kominkan no later than May 14 (Thu)
Inquiries and Application: Kominkan (8-24 Narihira-cho, 659-0068)
(Phone: 0797-35-0700 / Fax: 0797-31-4998)
Former residence of
Saika Tomita
Reading Time for Adults with Temporary Child-care at “With-us Ashiya” How about spending two hours every month in reading leisurely for yourself ? We’ll take
care of your child at our nursing room. Please enjoy reading any books you bring in, or any
books and materials in the information corner.
Date and Time: (1) May 18 (Mon) 10:00-noon
(2)May 19 (Tue) 10:00-noon
(3) May 19 (Tue) 13:00-15:00
Place: With-us A shiya (Ashiya City Gender-Equality Center)
Eligibility and capacity: 4 parents (including grandparents) in the midst of child-rearing
and pre-school children over 2 years old in each time. (Bringing a child under 2
years is not admitted.)
Cost for day-care: 300 yen per child
Application: Choose the time (1) or (2) or (3) and call us on or after May 1 (Fri).
(on a first-come-first-served basis)
Application and Inquiries: Ashiya City Gender-Equality Center (Phone: 0797-38-2023)
Events at Tanizaki Jun-ichiro Memorial Museum
<Tanizaki-kan Museum Course>: Buddhist Painting Class
Day and Time: The 2nd Saturday of every month from May 9 10:30-12:00
Place: Lecture room
Content: Why don’t you draw an image of Buddhist filled with mercy?
You will receive careful instruction according to your level,
from elementary works of tracing the text and coloring on
a shikishi (a square fancy paper) to the traditional works of
painting on a silk canvas.
Instructor / Capacity: Mr. Muge Atoh, a Buddhist painting teacher / 10 people
Cost: 9,000 yen for 3 months plus the cost for teaching materials; please pay for all
three times at once.
<Tanizaki-kan Museum Course>: “Haiku lessons beginning with season words”
Day and Time: The 2nd Saturday of every month from May 9 14:00-16:00
Place: Lecture room
Content: Season words of haiku are filled with history of Japanese culture and
natural beauty. By learning the meaning and background of season words,
you can enjoy making haiku still more.
Capacity: 15 people
Instructor: Ms. Midori Kurahashi, an organizer of Haiku Poets Association
Cost: 8,100 yen for 3 months
Application for the classes and Inquiries:
Tanizaki Jun-ichiro Memorial Museum, 12-15 Ise-cho 659-0052
(Phone: 0797-23-5852 / Fax: 0797-38-3244)
(Mail: [email protected] )
Closing days in May: May 7 (Thu), 11 (Mon), 18 (Mon) and 25 (Mon)
- Information from Ashiya Municipal Hospital –
Birth of Osteoporosis Manager !
Fumiko Furuno/Maho Iwade
(Osteoporosis Managers, Department of Rehabilitation)
Did you know that retaining bone health leads to a long and healthy life? Osteoporosis is a
bone disease which is characterized by easy fractures associated with bone-thinning. However,
because it is an invisible disease, many people think that they won’t be affected by it, don’t
they?
It is said that the number of patients with osteoporosis in Japan is 12,800,000, about one in
10 people. Yet only about 2 million people are treated actually, a very low treatment rate.
Especially in women, the number of patients with osteoporosis increases suddenly after
menopause due to the influence of hormones, and about 50% of women in their 80s (20-30% in
the case of men) are thought to have osteoporosis.
With osteoporosis, many fractures occur on the backbone or hip. Once you have a fracture,
you risk developing a “linkage of fracture”. Also, if the treatment of the fracture becomes
prolonged, physical ability of the patient decrease and they may become bedridden which
requires a long-term care. Osteoporosis is terrible because it might shorten the “Healthy
longevity (the period one can live a self-supported life without receiving a long-term care)” of
one who has become bedridden as a result of a fall and fracture.
In Ashiya Municipal Hospital, new medical staff, “Osteoporosis Managers” started working
from April, 2015. Besides educational activities, the Osteoporosis Managers aim to detect the
disease early and to improve the treatment rate in cooperation with hospitals and clinics in
the whole area. Already in foreign countries, this system has been put into practice with these
qualified persons as leaders, and has achieved results.
Of course, a balanced diet and proper exercise are important for the prevention and
treatment of osteoporosis; but first of all, the regular measurement of bone density is very
important for early detection. In Ashiya Municipal Hospital, equipment for measuring bone
density (DEXA scan) was introduced last October. It is possible to make your bones strong by
taking medicine as prescribed by the doctor. All of us, the staff would like to contribute as
much as possible to the healthy longevity of regional people.
Fumiko Furuno (left) and Maho Iwade Inquiries: Ashiya Municipal Hospital
(Phone: 0797-31-2156)
Happy Cinema Salon
Movie: 「武士の献立」 (Bushi no Kondate / The Menu by A Samurai )
☆ Director: Yuzo Asahara (Japan 2013; Runtime: 121 min.)
☆ Starring: Aya Ueto / Kengo Koura /Kimiko Yo /Toshiyuki Nishida, etc.
Date and Time: May 23 (Sat) (1) 10:10 (2) 13:00 (3) 15:30
Place: Luna Hall
Admission: 1,000 yen for junior high students or older
500 yen for elementary school students
(Tickets at the door only; all seats are non-reserved)
200 yen of discount will be made for junior high school
students or over who bring “Koho Ashiya” No.1155 issued on May 1.
Inquiries: Luna Hall Project Desk (Phone: 0797-35-0700)
The 34th Kami-Miyagawa One Coin Theater
My Favorite Movies ! Date and Time: May 16 (Sat) (1) 10:00-11:44 (2) 14:00-15:53
Place: Hall, 3F Kami-Miyagawa Culture Center
The hall opens 30 minutes before each screening.
Films to be screened:
(1) Wuthering Heights (US 1939, black and white, 104 min.) ☆ Director: William Wyler
☆ Starring: Laurence Olivier / Merle Oberon
(2) Charade (US 1963, 113 min.)
☆ Director: Stanley Donen
☆ Starring: Cary Grant / Audrey Hepburn
Cost: 500 yen per person for each screening (a junior high school student or over)
Perfect audience shift
Please understand there may be admission restriction in case the hall is filled up.
Inquiries: Kami-Miyagawa Culture Center (Phone: 0797-22-9229)
Friday Cinema Salon at Ashiya City Library (Free) Time/Place: 13:30 (Door opens at 13:15) / Meeting room, 2F City Library
May 15 “Love in the Afternoon” (US 1957; 130 min.)
☆ Director: Billy Wilder
☆ Starring: Gary Cooper /Audrey Hepburn
Inquiries: Ashiya City Library (Phone:0797-31-2301)
The History of the Ashiya River ⑦
The Ashiyagawa in Modern Times
Seido Village Town Hall was built in 1919, the Hanshin National Highway was opened in
1927 and the construction of the seawall along the coast continued from the late Taisho Era
(1912-1927) to the early Showa Era (1927-1989).
The second improvement work of the Ashiya River began in
1933, but the next year the area suffered serious storm and
flood damage in the Muroto Typhoon. In 1936, damaged banks
and bridges were repaired. Along with the restoration
work, black pines were planted on the riverside south of the
Narihira-bashi Bridge and cherry trees north of the
bridge.
On the July 5, 1938, the Great Hanshin Flood afflicted
the whole city area again. Embankments collapsed at 10
places and the basin turned into a sea of mud. After the
disaster, from 1937 to 1946, a stone work embankment
was constructed led by the Ministry of Construction (the
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Most of the present embankment was built at this time as
we can see on the inscription.
After World War II, public tennis courts were opened in Ashiya Park. On the left bank of
the river, public facilities were built successively; City Hall, currently North Wing, in 1960,
the Citizen’s Center in 1963, the former Ashiya Health Center (Currently City Hall,
Kimmitsu Branch) in 1981, and the City Hall South Wing in 1990.
In 1961, Municipal-led reclamation of the foreshore was planned, but soon after the
Hanshin Harbor improvement project was launched by Hyogo Prefecture initiatives and
constructions started in 1969. The large reclaimed land was completed in 1975, which
provided new residential space, while the beautiful seashore where citizens had enjoyed sea
bathing for a long time, disappeared.
On January 17, 1995, the Ashiya River suffered damage
again by the Hanshin-Awaji Great Earthquake but was
restored to its original state. In 2010, The Yamate Kansen
Route, which opened in 2010, passes under the River so
as not to spoil the natural landscape of the river.
Narihira-bashi, 1925
Narihira-Bashi 1917
The Great Hanshin Flood July 5, 1938
Wanted for the 37th Ashiya Summer Carnival Related Events!
<Hanshin-Awaji Great Earthquake 20th Anniversary Concert>
Date and Time: June 6 (Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Place: Luna Hall
Performer: Kamifusen
<Citizen’s Charity Golf Competition>
Date and Time: June 17 (Wed.) Place: Ashiya Country Club
Application term: May 1 – June 10
<Fair booths>
Date: July 25 (Sat.) Application Term: From May 1, first-come basis
Application will close when the prescribed number of applicants is reached.
<The 21st Ashiya Cup Dragon Boat Race>
Date: August 2 (Sun.) Place: Ashiya Canal Park
For detailed information: http://www.ashiya-hanabi.com/
Inquiries: Ashiya Shimin Matsuri Kyogikai (Ashiya Summer Carnival Executive Committee)
Phone: 35-0871 Fax: 35-0874 Mailing Address: [email protected]
♪ Matinee Concert at Ashiya Hospital ♪
Date and Time: May 17 (Sun.) 2:30 p.m.
Place: Outpatient ward 4F
Contents: Early Summer Concert
Performers: Samori Kaori, vocal, Tsuzuki Sachiko, violin, Kanazawa Kayoko, piano
Inquiries: General Section (Phone: 31-2156)
♪ The 47th Ground-Self Defense Force Regular Concert ♪
Date and Time: 7:00 p.m. The door opens at 6:30.
Place: Hyogo Performing Arts Center
Application: Apply by post card with your name, address, phone number no later than
May 8. Also acceptable by website: http://mob.go.jp/gsdf.mae
Inquiries and Mailing Address: The Ground-Elf defense Force, Chubu Corps
The 47th GSDF Regular Concert (Phone: 072-782-00019
〒664-0012 Midorigaoka 7-1-1 Itami-shi
Let’s Cook and Eat World Food (No. 103 Argentina Cuisine)
Date, Time and Place: June 25 (Thu) 10:00-14:00 Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center
Instructor: Mr. Federico Nakanishi
Menu: Tomato soup / Empanadas with stuffed tomatoes / Puden de pan
Capacity: 30 persons (Reservation required)
Cost: 2,200 yen
What you should prepare: An apron, a dish cloth
* Reservation starts from 13:00 on May 1 (Fri).
In case of cancellation two weeks before the day of lesson or later, we will ask you to pay
the cost for materials.
Reservation and Inquiries: Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center (Phone: 0797-25-0511)
Monthly Gardening Classes at Ashiya City Grand Park in May
Date, Time and Content :
(1) May 14 (Thu) 10:30-Noon Gardening lesson <2>
(2) May 16 (Sat) 10:30-Noon Making a rose bouquet with fresh flowers
(3) May 18 (Mon) 13:30-15:00 Making a blue container garden coloring the early summer
(4) May 23 (Sat) 10:30-Noon Making a bundle of roses and green apples
(5) May 24 (Sun) 10:30-Noon Camera* lessons for the beginners
(6) May 31 (Sun) 10:30-Noon Herb dyeing
Capacity: 20 persons for each class
Instructor and Cost (including materials):
Takako Tsukuda (1) 800 yen (3)2,500 yen
Noriko Maeda (2) 3,500 yen (4) 3,500 yen (6) 2,500 yen
Yoko Tsukuda (5) 1,500 yen
What you should prepare: Writing materials and a bag to take the work back home
Application: Call or fax or E-mail with the name of the class, your name and address and
phone-number by 17:00 on May 7(Thu) for (1), May 9 (Sat) for (2), May 11 (Mon) for
(3), May 16 (Sat) for (4), May 17 (Sun) for (5) and May 24 (Sun) for (6)
* Lending a camera is not available; inform us of the type of your camera at application.
Inquiries: Ashiya City Grand Park (So-go- Ko-en) (Phone: 0797-38-2103, Fax: 25-2026)
(E-mail: [email protected])
Let’s sing together in the Art Museum !
Date and Time: May 15 (Fri) 13:30-15:00
Place: Lecture room at Ashiya City Museum of Art and History
Content: Enjoy singing and appreciating the works in the museum
Participating Fee: 500 yen (including admission)
* Please bring the songbook. with you (Aishou Kashu, 愛唱歌集)
Inquiries: Junko Kato from I LOVE ASHIYA (Phone: 090-4296-1790)
Special Articles on Supporting Child-rearing Inquiries: Child-rearing Promotion Section (Phone: 0797-38-2180 / Fax: 0797-38-2190)
Homepage: http://www.city.ashiya.lg.jp
Let’s Play and Study Together !
<Ashiya Kids’ Square> Place: Seido, Yamate and Shiomi Elementry Schools
Time: Weekdays: After school until 17:00 / Long holidays (Mon-Fri): 8:30-17:00
Activity Content: Plays indoors and outdoors / Experience programs, etc.
Cost: 500 yen per year as accident insurance fee (Should be paid at registration) /
Actual cost for teaching materials, etc.
Inquiries, contact Youth Nurturing Section (Phone: 0797-22-0358)
<Open Schoolyard> In order to provide regional children with a safe and healthy place to spend time,
schoolyards of Ashiya municipal elementary schools are open to the public during the
period and time which do not interfere with school events.
Time and Place:
Weekdays: 16:00-18:00 (Miyagawa, Uchide-hama and Hamakaze Elementary schools)
(* 16:00-17:00 during October and November) 15:00-17:00 (Iwazono and Asahigaoka Elementary Schools) Saturday: 9:00-Noon (Seido, Miyagawa, Iwazono, Asahigaoka, Shiomi, uchidehama
and Hamakaze Elementary Schools) * Open days vary according to the schools.
No open days: Spring and summer vacations, Winter time (weekdays during December – February), Compensation days, Holidays, School event days, School starting or closing day, etc.
Inquiries: Life-Learning Section (Phone: 0797-38-2091 <Study Room>
Rooms are open where students can take their times to study. Place: 2F, Ashiya Health and Welfare Center Time: 10:00-21:00 of Weekdays; (Elementary school students: until 19:00/Junior high students: Until 20:00)
Eligibility: Elementary, junior and senior high school students living or studying in
Ashiya City
<Music Studio (Reservation required)> Rooms and instruments are available for students to do music activity.
Place: 2F, Ashiya Health and Welfare Center
Time: 10:00-21:00 on Mon-Saturday (Until 20:00 for junior high school students)
Eligibility: Junior and senior high school students living or studying in Ashiya;
group registration is necessary
Inquiries for above two projects: Child Planet Ashiya (Phone: 0797-31-0637)
In case you want to leave your child in someone’s care…
<Family Support Center>
Content: Taking care of your child temporarily when you need time for a domestic
reason or work (Advanced registration required)
Eligible child: From 0-year-old baby to the 6th grade of elementary school
Cost: 800-900 yen per hour and child
Application: Family support Center (Phone: 0797-25-0521)
<Temporary Child Care Activities>
Content: Taking care of your child when you cannot because of a domestic reason or
work
Eligible child: From 0-year-old baby to pre-school child
Cost: 2,000 yen per day and child
Application: Child Nursing Section (Phone: 0797-38-2128)
<Short stay activities for child-rearing family>
Content: Taking care of your child when you cannot rear him/her for a short period due
to circumstances
Eligible child: From 0-year-old baby to a youth under 18 years old
Cost per day: 5,350 yen for an infant under 2 years
2,750 yen for a child of 2 years and over
* There are steps for reduction according to the household circumstances.
Application: Home and Children Counseling Room (Phone: 0797-31-0643)
<After-school Child Care Program> (Gakudo Hoiku)
Content: Providing various healthy and enjoyable activities for the school children
in the low grade whose guardians are not at home after school hours due
to working, etc.
Inquiries and Application: Sports and Youth Section
(Phone: 0797-22-0358)
“Hiyoko Club”: Nursery Room for Sick or Convalescent Children
Location: 39-1 Asahigaoka-cho (Inside Ashiya Municipal Hospital)
(Phone: 0797-31-2217)
Content: Taking care of your child who is sick or convalescing from disease or injury
when you cannot take care at home due to working, disease, injury or
ceremonial function, etc. Advanced registration is required.
Eligible child: From 6-month-baby to elementary school students living or belonging
to any child-nursing organization in Ashiya city.
Capacity: 4 children at one time
Cost: 2,000 yen per day and child/ 500 yen for lunch; bringing lunch admitted)
Application: Call Nursery Room for Sick or Convalescent Children
(Phone: 0797-31-2217)
Inquiries: Child Nursing Promotion Section (Phone: 0797-38-2128)
Waku-waku (Exciting) Adventure Playground
Date and Time: May 30 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 (Will be held rain or shine.)
Place: So-go Ko-en (Ashiya Grand Park)
Registration starts from 9:40 at the parking lot on the north.
Content: Making a carton dog, Mini handicrafts, etc.
Eligibility / Capacity: The first 30 pairs of a child and a parent; children from the age of 3 to
elementary school students
What you should bring: A drink, a milk carton for each participant, working gloves, etc.
Participating Fee: Cost for a carton dog (100 yen per dog)
Application and Inquiries: Call Child-rearing Center on and after 9:00, May 2.
(Phone: 0797-31-8006)
Doctors on Call for Emergencies on Sundays and Holidays ◆ Internal and Pediatric (9:00-17:00 on Sundays and Holidays)
Ashiya City Holiday and Emergency Clinic
(5-13 Kin-mitsu-cho; Phone: 0797-21-2782)
◆ Hospitals appointed for emergencies
Ashiya Municipal Hospital (Internal) (Phone: 0797-31-2156)
Minami-Ashiyahama Hospital (Surgical / Internal) (Phone: 0797-22-4040)
Ashiya Saint. Maria Hospital (Surgical / Internal) (Phone: 0797-23-1771)
◆ Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic for emergency care
Amagasaki Medical Center (Phone: 06-6436-8701)
(9:00-16:00 on Sunday and Holiday, / 18:00-20:30 on Saturday,)
◆ Eye Clinic for emergency care
Amagasaki Medical Center (3-15-20 Suido-cho; Phone: 06-6436-8701)
(9:00-16:00 on Sunday and Holiday )
◆ Dental Clinic for emergency care
(9:00-11:30 on Sunday, Holiday and the end/ beginning of the year)
Dental Center (14-9 Kurekawa-cho Health and Welfare Center 1F,
Phone: 0797-31-0658)
◆ Evening Medical Care Rotation * 20:00 - 23:00 on Friday
May 1 Sawada Clinic (Internal) Phone: 0797-23-7117
May 8 Fujisaki Orthopedics Clinic 0797-38-0107
May 15 Nagamatsu Clinic (Surgical) 0797-32-3399
May 22 Tominaga Clinic (Internal and pediatric) 0797-22-3823
May 29 Yoshida Internal Clinic 0797-38-7210
June 5 Minami-Ashiyahama Hospital
(Internal and Surgical)
0797-22-4040
* 23:00 on Friday - 7:00 on the next day / 20:00 excluding Friday - 7:00 on the next day
Minami-Ashiyahama Hospital (Phone: 0797-22-4040)
Please call and check each clinic beforehand.
Ashiya Time Travel
70 Years Ago – May 11, 1945
- A bomb Crater found in the Tsuji Ruins -
Ashiya was subjected to an air-raid in 1945, 70 years ago. According to the “History of
Ashiya , Revised edition”, Ashiya suffered four air-raids: on May11, June 15 and August 5, 6,
1945. 1,845,000 square meters of the city were destroyed in the fire. About 40 percent of
the houses were burnt down and the number of victims was 18,171, about 50 percent of the
city’s whole population.
During the excavation survey of the Tsuji Ruins in 2002, part of crater made by a 250kg
bomb was discovered. It was bombed in May 1945. The crater is 12 meters in diameter and
1.5 meters in depth. In the air-raid that day, 102 B-29 bombers came with the main goal of
attack Konan Factory of Kawanishi Aircraft Plant in Mukogun, Honjo-mura (Oogi,
Higashi-nada, Kobe) On the morning of May 11, from 9:53 a.m. to 10:03 they released
about 2,000 bombs from the altitude of 3,700 to 6,100 meters. The Konan Factory was
struck a disastrous blow by this intensive bombing. The Osaka Police reported that the
death toll reached 888, 1,989 people were seriously or slightly wounded, 29 people were,
missing and 2841 houses were totally destroyed in the fire. The number of victims was
20,168 in total.
According to the U.S Battle Report, 1,787 bombs were dropped on the Konan Factory,
but 759 impact points were identified at the factory sites. The rough calculation tells us that
more than a thousand bombs dropped missed the factory and some were dropped in the
Ashiya area because the Tsuji Ruins is located 1.5 km northeast of the factory.
This actually occurred here in Ashiya seventy years ago. Few records remain concerning
other sporadic raids except the four large-scale raids stated above. If anyone know
anything about these raids, please let us know, no matter how trivial.
Inquiries: Lifelong Education Section (Phone: 38-2115)
A bomb crater found at the Tsuji Ruins 2002
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