Yoga Class in Progress

Fridays in December (6th, 13th, 20th), 12-1pm

Aizu Keikodo 1st Floor Fitness Studio

Our yoga classes have kicked off to a great start! These classes begin with

breathing prac-tice and evolve to more difficult po-sitions. Simple Chinese expres-sions are also in-

troduced. The classes take place in Chinese with Japanese interpretation. Feel free to sign up for just one class, or all three.

Association News

Language Volunteers Meeting

Sunday, December 8th, 3pm-4:30pm AWIA Office (5th floor of Tsutaya Bldg)

Our last language volunteers meeting of the

year will take place on the 8th. Mr. Ishii from

the Aizuwakamatsu Tourism Bureau will be

giving a 1-hour talk about the city’s efforts to

increase inbound tourism. The remaining

half hour will be an open dialogue where

volunteers can share their experiences lead-

ing tours and their ideas about furthering

tourism in Aizu. This is a rare chance to have

your voice heard by people directly involved

with the city’s tourism. Please let us know by

December 7th if you can attend. Save the date: New Year’s Potluck Party & English Café

Join us for our annual New Year’s Potluck

Party, which will take place on Sunday,

January 26th from 12:30-2:30pm. Stay af-

terwards for our Winter English Café from

3-4:30pm, where we will be talking about

new year’s traditions around the world in

English.

Event Report: Nihongo De Hanasou

At last month’s Nihongo De Hanasou, we

enjoyed listening to the speeches of ten

people from Nigeria, China, Vietnam, the Philip-

pines, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the USA. Everyone

gave brilliant speeches demonstrating their amazing

Japanese speaking skills! Thanks to the speakers

and the Japanese volunteers for all their hard work,

and to the audience for coming to listen! AWIA Winter Holiday Closings

Our office will be closed for the winter holi-

days from Sunday, December 29th to Fri-

day, January 3rd. We wish you a merry and

bright holiday season! See you in 2020!

Aizu Events

Now until Tuesday, December 31st

Various eateries around town

Enjoy this city-wide food festival: this sea-

son’s theme is rice and sake, with bars,

restaurants, bakeries and cafes featuring

this theme ingredient in creative dishes.

Check out the list of participating eater-

ies and their featured menu items here:

https://aizu-shokuno-jin.jp/aizu_rice-sake/

#dish

965-0871 Fukushima-ken, Aizu Wakamatsu-shi, Sakae-machi 2-14, Leo Club Garden Square 5th Floor

TEL (0242) 27-3703 | FAX (0242) 27-3704 |e-mail: mail@awia.jp |website: http://awia.jp

If you haven’t already, please follow our Facebook page for current updates, including disaster-

related information at https://www.facebook.com/awiajp (or use the QR code to the right):

Saturday, December 21-Monday, December 23

Nishi-Wakamatsu Station⟷Yunokami Onsen

Station

A Christmas-themed event run by Aizu Rail-

way. The sightseeing train

running to Minamiaizu

and back features activi-

ties and game competi-

tions, and even a present from Santa! A defi-

nite delight for young children. The fee is

3,100 yen for adults and 1,900 yen for kids.

For reservations and more details: http://

www.aizu-concierge.com/17758/

Tuesday, December 31-Wednesday, January 1

Nanukamachi Station & Amidaji Temple

Count down to the new

year in front of Nanukamachi

Station. The Station Café

will be running on special

midnight hours, and there

will be free amazake for all.

You can also ring the new year’s eve bell across

the street at Amidaji Temple, whose main hall

will be open to visitors.

Friday, December 13, 2:30-3:10pm &

Saturday, December 14, 1:30-2:10pm

Urabandai Site Station Mori no Eki

This is a free whistling concert with

World Whistling Champion Shibata Aki-

ko, accompanied by piano, violin, and

bassoon.

For more details on this and other

events at Urabandai Site Station

(including wreath-making), scan this QR

code:

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