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Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter NO.58 August 30， 2024

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Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter NO.58 August 30， 2024
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Hello， Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter readers! We are sending you 18 topics this time.

Table of Contents
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◆Top News
* Calling for participants! Hello-Expo International Exchange Project

◆Event Information
* Osaka Prefectural Chikatsuasuka Museum 2024 Summer Special Exhibition“The Fifth Anniversary! Amazing! Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group!” is now open!
* Osaka Prefectural Museum of Yayoi Culture 2024 Summer Special Exhibition ”Possibility of Clay Pot Study-New Analysis and the Yayoi-period Society” is being held.
* ”Peace Osaka，” the Osaka International Peace Center Special Exhibition ”The Curaçao Visa - Dutch Consul Zwartendijk and the hidden origins of Visas for Life” is being held!

◆Notice
* NEW! The 13th Osaka 8.8 Million Drill is coming soon!
* NEW! [Overview of Application Process] Call for proposals from the private sector for the formulation of the Yumeshima Second Master Plan
* NEW! ”Eeyan! Osaka Shotengai Digital Stamp Rally” is now being held!
* NEW! [Accepting Web Applications] Inviting Children in Osaka to the Expo! Let’s go to Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
* Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai is approaching.The admission tickets are now on sale!
* Calling for ideas on how to not throw things away (”Hokasan” in Osaka dialect)! ”Hokasan Style Collection” welcomes your ideas!
* Please utilize the Osaka Disaster Prevention app.
* ”Eco-style Summer in Kansai” initiatives in Osaka Prefecture
* Have you heard of #Instagrammable Osaka – Scenic Viewpoint Osaka?
* Please use the Osaka Labor Consultation Center!
* Free anonymous HIV testing and counseling for foreign nationals
* Information and free advice about daily life in many languages for foreign residents in Osaka!
* Let’s support hardworking students! -Osaka Prefecture Global Human Resource Development Fund-
* Wahha Kamigata， the archive of kamigata comedy and performing arts that is the only of its kind in Japan!

◆Top News
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* Calling for participants! Hello-Expo International Exchange Project
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Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai is approaching!
Why don’t you learn about diverse cultures and values before this major event which will be joined by over 150 countries and regions?
”Hello-Expo International Exchange Project” provides senior high school students with the opportunity to discuss with overseas students from eight countries worldwide， fostering deeper understanding of social issues and individual country contexts.
We welcome those interested in overseas experiences， social issues， and the Expo， as well as those hoping to connect with people from around the world. Join us at the event!”

URL: https://hello-expo-kokusaiosaka.jp (in Japanese only)

◆Event Information
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* Osaka Prefectural Chikatsuasuka Museum 2024 Summer Special Exhibition ”The Fifth Anniversary! Amazing! Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group!” is now open!
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This special exhibition commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group’s inscription on the World Heritage List.
Approximately 230 items including important cultural assets and clay figures， never before seen by the public， are on display.

Display Period: Until Sunday， September 8， 2024
*Days Closed: Every Monday
Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Entry by 4:30 pm)
Admission: General: 650; Age 65 and over， senior high school students and university students: 450
(junior high school children and younger， those with a disability certificate and one of their caregivers: Free)

URL: https://chikatsu-asuka.jp/global-pages/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikatsu_asuka_official/
Facebook: https://ja-jp.facebook.com/ChikatsuMuseum/

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* Osaka Prefectural Museum of Yayoi Culture 2024 Summer Special Exhibition ”Possibility of Clay Pot Study-New Analysis and the Yayoi-period Society” is being held.
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The Osaka Prefectural Museum of Yayoi Culture will have a display focusing on ”clay pots”.
The latest study of clay pots will be introduced and examined together with chocolate-colored clay pots produced in the west foot of Mt. Ikoma (currently， the area from Higashiosaka City to around Yao City).

Display Period: Until Sunday， September 8， 2024
*Days Closed: Every Monday
Hours: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (Entry by 4:30 pm)
Admission: General: 650; Age 65 and over， Senior high school students and University students: 450
(Junior　high school children and younger， those with a disability certificate and one of their caregivers: Free)

URL: https://yayoi-bunka.com/exhibition/919/ (in Japanese only)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yayoihaku/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YayoiMuseum/

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* ”Peace Osaka，” the Osaka International Peace Center Special Exhibition ”The Curaçao Visa - Dutch Consul Zwartendijk and the hidden origins of Visas for Life” is being held!
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Peace Osaka is co-organizing a special exhibition with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan from August 24.
You are invited to also enjoy related events， including a movie show and an exhibition introduction by the embassy.
The exhibition introduction will take place at a symposium held in Sunday， September 15.
Please check the website and visit Peace Osaka!

Period: Saturday， August 24 to Sunday， September 22， 2024
*Days Closed: Every Monday and Tuesday， September 3
Venue: Peace Osaka， Exhibition Room on the First floor
Co-organized by: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan
Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka)
Admission:Adults: 250; Senior high school students: 150
(Junior high school children and younger， age 65 and over， those with a disability certificate and one of their caregivers: Free）

URL: https://www.peace-osaka.or.jp/ (in Japanese only)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oipc0917/
X (former Twitter): https://x.com/oipc0917
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@user-iw4fy6hi7y

◆Notice
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* NEW! The 13th Osaka 8.8 Million Drill is coming soon!
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The drill will start at 15:00 on Tuesday， September 3.
On the day of the drill， an emergency message for the drill through the Area Mail/Emergency Alert Mail will be sent out by the prefecture.
Please visit the websites below and see the leaflets in multiple languages for further details.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o020090/shobobosai/880kunren/reiwa6nen.html (Select languages)

Osaka Disaster Prevention app: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/shobobosai/odp-app/index.html (Select languages)

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* NEW! [Overview of Application Process] Call for proposals from the private sector for the formulation of the Yumeshima Second Master Plan
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In the Yumeshima second phase area， which will be the former site of the Expo， we will continue the Expo philosophy by introducing large-scale entertainment and recreation options.
Along with this， by utilizing cutting-edge technology and the IR-centered urban development from the first phase area， we aim to develop the area into an international tourism hub.
We have decided on the general framework of the application process for the second phase area， and would like to provide an overview of the application process.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o140030/daitoshimachi/yume-saki/yumeshima2kigaiyou-english.html (Select languages)

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* NEW! ”Eeyan! Osaka Shotengai Digital Stamp Rally” is now being held!
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The Digital Stamp Rally was well received last year， and we are holding it again this year with even more powerful content and prizes.
Please participate in the stamp rally and enjoy the unique charms of Osaka!

URL: https://osaka-shotengai-info.com/news/stamprally2024/ (Select languages)

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* NEW! [Accepting Web Applications] Inviting Children in Osaka to the Expo! Let’s go to Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
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Starting Friday， September 13， web applications for Expo admission tickets (ticket IDs) will be accepted via the application form on the special website (URL shown below)!
Please check the details on the special website such as eligibility requirements and apply!

URL: https://expo2025-kodomosyoutai-fukushi.jp/ (Select languages)

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* Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai is approaching. The admission tickets are now on sale!
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A diverse range of discounted advance tickets are currently available.
Please check out the options that suit your needs.

URL: https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/ (Select languages)
X (former Twitter): https://twitter.com/expo2025_japan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expo2025japan/

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* Calling for ideas on how to not throw things away (”Hokasan” in Osaka dialect)! ”Hokasan Style Collection” welcomes your ideas!
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”Hokasan Style Collection” is calling for your daily practices on how to avoid waste by not discarding things or for your experiences implementing the three Rs (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle).
Applications are accepted until September 6! Please join the collection.

URL: https://www.osaka-hokasan.jp/collection/ (in Japanese only)
X (former Twitter): https://x.com/osaka_hksn_map
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osaka_hksn_map/

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* Please utilize the Osaka Disaster Prevention app.
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Osaka Prefecture is now offering a new app providing disaster prevention information in Osaka Prefecture for your daily use.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o020090/shobobosai/odp-app/index.html (Select languages)

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* ”Eco-style Summer in Kansai” initiatives in Osaka Prefecture
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Osaka Prefecture implements ”Eco-style Summer in Kansai” initiatives， which encourage people to strictly maintain the office and meeting room air-conditioning at an appropriate temperature (28 degrees Celsius) during the initiative period to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by further promoting energy savings.
They also promote wearing lightweight casual clothes in the workplace and meeting rooms.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/chikyukankyo/jigyotoppage/ecostyle2015.html (Select languages)

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* Have you heard of #Instagrammable Osaka – Scenic Viewpoint Osaka?
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Osaka’s beautiful landscapes are publicly being collected， selected， and then shared with the name， ”VIEW SPOT OSAKA”.
Please visit the real sites to admire a variety of Instagram-worthy sites in Osaka such as historic landmarks， natural beauty， and urban infrastructure.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/kenshi_kikaku/viewspotosakaproject/index.html (Select languages)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osaka_landscape/

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* Please use the Osaka Labor Consultation Center!
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Free consultation is available about your worries， problems， and troubles. Interpretation service is also available (Advance reservation is required).
Please feel free to seek support via phone， online， through face-to-face counseling， or with a chatbot!

URL: https://roudou-soudan-center.pref.osaka.lg.jp/ (Select languages)
Chatbot: https://embed.chatbot.digital.ricoh.com/shokorodo/app/index.html

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* Free anonymous HIV testing and counseling for foreign nationals
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Once a month， HIV testing will be conducted with interpretation services in both Chinese and Vietnamese.

URL: http://www.smartlifeclinic.com/?page_id=1788
X (former Twitter): https://x.com/chotcast

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* Information and free advice about daily life in many languages for foreign residents in Osaka!
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In order to support foreign residents’ ability to have safe and secure lives in Japan， the Osaka Foundation of International Exchange (OFIX) offers information and advice on a wide range of issues including daily-life-related matters in many languages (11 including Japanese).
Languages available: Chinese， English， Filipino， Indonesian， Japanese， Korean， Nepali，Portuguese， Spanish， Thai， and Vietnamese (in Alphabetical order)

URL: https://www.ofix.or.jp/life/english/ (Select languages)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osakafoundation

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* Let’s support hardworking students! -Osaka Prefecture Global Human Resource Development Fund-
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There is a new promotional video for the Osaka Prefecture Global Human Resource Development Fund.
The Fund supports students， especially those going above and beyond to improve their English and those wishing to study abroad! Your donation to the Fund would be highly appreciated.

Video URL: https://youtu.be/27vH6zP6gOs
Donation-related page: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/kanko/kifu/index.html (Select languages)

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* Wahha Kamigata， the archive of kamigata comedy and performing arts that is the only of its kind in Japan!
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Wahha Kamigata is a Laughter-themed archive that is the only of its kind nationwide.
It was established not only to preserve and promote Kamigata Comedy and the Performing Arts， but also to provide residents of Osaka Prefecture with opportunities where they can get familiar with these things too!
This archive aims to contribute to the development and preservation of Osaka’s culture. Please come and check it out!

URL: http://wahha-kamigata.jp (Select languages)

X (former Twitter): https://twitter.com/WKamigata
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wahha.kamigata
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wahha_kamigata

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Related links
* Osaka Prefectural Government:
http://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp.e.agb.hp.transer.com/jp/introduction/index.html
* facebook（International Affairs Division， Osaka Prefectural Government)：
https://ja-jp.facebook.com/osakaglobal
* Instagram（International Affairs Division， Osaka Prefectural Government)：
https://www.instagram.com/osakaglobal/
* Osaka Foundation of International Exchange:
http://www.ofix.or.jp/english/index.html

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