X-Pat Files
September 2009
Your Guide to Survive in Japan!
The X-Pat Files Community E-Newsletter provides a forum for the spread of information useful for English speakers living in Aichi. You can use the newsletter as an informational resource, and of course you can send in information you would like to share.
This newsletter is a community service from The Japan Real Estate and Relocation company, H&R Consultants (www.japanhomesearch.com), and is edited by Sue Conolly (http://web.mac.com/conolly).
The Tokai Earthquake is predicted for this area, and unfortunately the big one in Shizuoka this morning was not big enough to qualify. So take this time to be "shaken" into earthquake awareness and make sure that when the time comes, you're not unprepared...
Guide to International Schools in Japan is a recently published book by Caroline Pover, which offers the most comprehensive guide to finding the right International School for your children. For more information check out this post!
Gujo Hachiman is a little town in Gifu Prefecture, on the highway that leads to Takayama. You can walk through caves, climb to a castle, wade in a river, and discover various shops, but most importantly, at this time of year you can join in the Bon Dancing that goes all night, for 4 nights. This is the event that really put Gujo Hachiman on the map!
Iwayado park in Seto is famous for its cool breezes and green leaves in summer, and in autumn it's ablaze in red, orange and yellow. Shops and picnic areas line the banks of the small river, and in summer there's even a swimming pool that's free to get into, right next to the river. The depth of the river is perfect for little ones, so parents can relax in the shade while kids have fun in the water. It's hard to get to, so follow the Google Map.
Looking for a few good places to camping in the Gifu, Nagano and Shiga areas thnis summer? Look no further! LeaseJapan has provided some information on a few good locations, as well as offering rental camping gear for those in need.
Shinrin Park Golf Course in Owari Asahi hosts a farmer's market, where local produce is sold in the car park. Fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, plants, pottery and other local produce is available.
The phone number for your car navigation is 0561-53-3993 and there is a map in Japanese on this website.
This year the farmers markets are scheduled for the following dates, which are all on the weekend. Mark the dates on your calendar and support your local farmer - make yourself healthy while also helping the environment.
September: 12, 13, 26, 27
October: 10, 11, 24, 25
November: 14, 15, 28, 29
December: 12, 13, 26, 27