Sunday, June 27
Temporary Closure Notice
The Aizu Wakamatsu International Association office will be closed on Sunday, June 27 for
Aizu's Olympic Host Town Event.
Thank you for understanding.
Aizu Wakamatsu city has the honor of serving as the Olympic Host Town for Thailand’s national boxing team.
In 2018 and 2019, the boxing team visited Aizu for pre-Olympic training camps and cultural exchange activities. Since then, the city has hosted a number of Thai-themed events to bring the culture of Thailand closer to Aizu.
This year, on Jun 27th, the city will host a special event showcasing Thai culture and introducing some of the highlights of Olympic boxing.
The event will kick off with a talk on Thai culture by a special guest speaker, Ms. Chiharu Higo, who studied the Thai language at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. The talk will be followed by a beginner-friendly boxing workshop in the afternoon.
Guests can also enjoy a taste of some popular Thai foods next door at Aiyumu Café, and try their hands at a traditional Thai handicraft.
★Online Course Children’s Nihongo Hiroba Nihongo Salon Hello World is a program run by the AWIA that promotes international education and cross-cultural exchange among the children of Aizu-Wakamatsu City. Once a month, we would like to invite foreign-nationals to come introduce their country, and play international games with children, from 1st to 6th grade. Thank you money will be provided to all guests. Help us to prepare our newsletters for mailing! On the last Saturday of every month, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, AWIA members gather at the AWIA to fold and mail next month’s edition of the newsletter, followed by tea and snacks. Come enjoy talking with other members while you help out the association. It’s also an excellent chance to put your Japanese to use!
AWIA Caption Contest!
Caption this photo for a chance to win!
"the photo"
The contest winner will receive a special prize honoring Aizu’s Olympic Host Town connection with Thailand!
How to Enter：
Submit your caption by commenting on our “Caption Contest” post on Facebook or Instagram, or by sending us an email at mail@awia.jp titled “Caption Contest.”
Selection Process:
At the end of the submission period, the AWIA staff will review all the captions and vote on our favorites to select the winner. Please submit captions in English, Japanese, or Chinese.
Deadline:
Please submit your caption by Sunday, June 20th. The winner will be announced in the July newsletter and on our social media!
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Aizu Olympic Host Town Culture Showcase
Date: Sunday, June 27th 10:00 - 15:00
Place: AiCt Building
〒965-0872 Higashisakaemachi-1, Kitademaru St.
Sign Up: 0242-39-1306
Please contact the Aizu Wakamatsu Sports Division at the number above by Friday, June 25th to sign up.
Limited to 20 participants
Little Trip Seminar Series: Bolivia will be postponed
Please keep an eye on this page for updates!
Vaccine Distribution in Aizu Wakamatsu
At long last, the glimmer of hope that portends the end of the coronavirus pandemic has arrived in Aizu. As you may have heard, the national government recently approved the Pfizer vaccine, and preparations are now underway in Aizu to distribute it.
■Distribution Order:
(Group 1) Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
(Group 2) Residents ages 65 and older.
(Group 3) Residents under the age of 65 who have underlying health conditions, and those working in elderly care facilities.
(Group 4) All other residents under the age of 65.
※Vaccinations for those in groups (2), (3), and (4) are expected to begin after April.
■Vaccination Process:
The city will distribute vaccine passes in the mail. When you receive your pass, please make an appointment to receive vaccination by one of the following methods:
A) Private Vaccination (Receive injection from your usual doctor.)
B) Public Vaccination (Receive injection from a vaccination center. Preparations are being made at culture centers and gymnasiums.)
■Number of Injections:
The Pfizer vaccine, which is currently the only one approved for use in Japan, requires 2 injections within a
21-day period. Even if additional vaccines are approved, your first and second injection will always contain the same vaccine from the same company.
Please check the Aizu Wakamatsu city homepage for the latest updates regarding vaccinations and distribution scheduling.
Spring Japanese Classes
The AWIA will soon be starting our spring semester of Japanese language courses. With the aid of our volunteers, we offer courses ranging from beginner-level to advanced. Our classes aim to strike a balance between reading, writing, and conversation. Class sizes are small, and some students may even have 1 on 1 lessons. We also offer lessons online. If you are looking to kick-start your Japanese this spring, please consider taking classes with us!
Time: ★Night Course Every Thursday 18:30~20:00
April 1st - June 24th * no classes April 29th(12 classes)
★Day Course Every Friday 10:00~11:30
April 2nd - June 18th(12 classes)
Place: Aizu Keikodo
Cost: AWIA members ￥4000, non-members ￥6000
Content: Lessons focussing on Japanese grammar.Held in groups split by current Japanese level.
※For first time participants, we will do an easy level check so we can assign groups in classes.Please apply as soon as possible.
12Lessons(90min per class)
Date/Time: Flexible
Fees: \4000(AWIA members) \6000(non-AWIA members)
Click here for details
Children’s Nihongo Hiroba &Nihongo Salon has been started
Date/Time: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, 10:00~12:00
Location: The AWIA Offices
Cost: ￥2000/year (guardian must be a member of AWIA)
Date/Time: Every Tuesday, 13:30~15:30
Location: The Aizu Keikodo
Cost: free(must be an AWIA member to participate).
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