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Event Information October 2008


Compiled by the Matsue International Exchange Association, Nishikawatsu-Cho 3405-5.
For further inforation on any of these events please contact Adam Cooke at the internatioanl Exchange Division.
TEL 0852(31)8345 FAX 0852(31)0321

Date Event Place and Time Charge Contact
Until the 19th of Oct. (sun.) Matsue Suitoro Matsue Castle, Shiomi Nawate Matsue Sightseeing and Culture
Promotion Division (0852)55-5214
This is an event that offers a magical view of the Castle and Shiomi Nawate.
Saturdays, Sundays, national holiday Illumination' Each day during the Matsue Suitoro period. 18:30~21:00 Matsue Castle, Shiominawate.
Horikawa Pleasure Boat Tour by night. Each day 18:30〜21:00 Stalls set up in the Otemae Carpark each day 17:00~21:00.
Extended opening hours' (usual entracne fees apply) Matsue Castle, Old Samurai Residences, Koizumi Yakumo memorial museum.
Open until 21:00 (last entry 20:30)
Until the start of November. The opening of Inbekogen apple park Inbekogen apple park
10:00~16:00
Management Ofice dealing with Nature and recuperation. (0852)33-2351
Please feel free to bring your friends and family along ※reservation required
※adults (over junior high school) 400yen、children (over kindergraten age 200yen. Apples 1kg/500yen Day off : Thursday
4th Oct. (Sat)& 5th Oct. (Sun.) The 25th Matsue Grand Tea Meeting.
For the 25th Matsue Grand Tea Meeting,
Matsue Jozan koen park, 'Ninomaru genodan' area.
9:00~15:30(even in the event of rain)
1 seat = 750yen if purchased in advance, 800yen on the day.
3 seat = 2000yen if purchased in advance,
2,200yen on the day. (tax included)
Contact: Sanin Chuo Newspaper Ltd.(0852)32-3415
We will bring 8 schools of Macha and Sencha together and put on an open-air tea ceremony.
11th Oct. (sat)~ 2nd Nov. (sun.) Matsue open green tea meeting.
We will hold a tea meeting presenting
Matsue Jozan koen park, 'Ninomaru genodan' area.
9:00~15:30(even in the event of rain)
Held in conjuction with the grand tea meeting. Using the 'Ninomaru' area.
Contact: Sanin Chuo Newspaper Ltd.(0852)32-3415
two leaves, Macha and Sencha. There will also a fair for antique tea ceromony tools and an Ikebana exhibition.
18th Oct.(tue.) Matsue Doh-Gyouretsu (Drum Parade) Eve festival. North: Otemae Car Park,
South:In front of Tenjin Shrine.
19:00〜21:00
Matsue Tourism Association(0852)27-5843
Tourism and Culture Division(0852)55-5214
18th Oct.(tue.) Kahima Sea, Mountain and village event. the open space in front of the Kashima branch of JA Kunibiki. Kahima Sea, Mountain and village event.
(0852)82-0021
There will be gifts given to the first 100 people to arrive. First come first serve!!
There will be an abundance of fresh vegetable, fish, flowers and tinned goods at the stalls ,
(shops on the ferai plaza will open from 8:00 〜13:00)
19th Oct.(sun.) Doh-Gyouretsu (Drum Parade) Matsue Castle Area, Shirakata Tenjin 12:00~ Matsue Tourism Association(0852)27-5843
Tourism and Culture Division(0852)55-5214
Doh drums of 1.2m ~ 1.8m in diameter placed in a wooden frame will be paraded while played.
25th Oct. (sat.) Etomo Fresh Morning Market
50 people will be picked from a raffle.
Etomo Harbour Fukuno Market
(Kashima Town)9:00~9:30(finishes once produce is sold out)
Fresh Morning Market Business Council
(0852)82-2266 or (0852)36-4180
Prizes to be won!The finest local produce will be on sale inculding an abundance of fresh vegetables and fish.


Cross Cultural Understanding Lecture. 「Around the World ~ Norway」)
Ms Inger Valbo from Norway will introduce the Norway and it's abundance in nature.
How about using this opportunity to learn about Norway. Please come and take part.

Time     Wednesday the 15th of October 18:30〜20:00
Place     Dai ni-san Kenshitsu on the 3rd floor of the Matsue International Community Centre.
Limit      20 People
Fee     200yen (100yen for association mmbers)
Application  made on the phone from Wenesday the 1st of October.

Contact the Matsue International Community Centre TEL (0852) 31-8345

Japanese and Chinese art exchange Exhibition.
This exhibition will include pieces by acclaimed Chinese artists as well as Calligraphers from Matsue City. Works made by primary school children in Matsue, and by artists from Chinese Cities with amicable relations to Matsue such as Jilin City, Hangzhou City and Yinchuan City together with pieces from the children of Takurazuka City.
There are also various stage events and stalls to be enjoyed.
※In the food corner there will also be a tea ceremony seat♪

【Date】 17th Oct. (Fri) ~ 22nd Oct. (Wed)
【Time】 10:00~17:00 (Until 15:00 on the 22nd)
【Place】 Kunibiki Messe

Contact:  International Exchange Division (0852)55−5175

The 20th Fureai Flea Market for Exchange Students
We will be holding a flea market foreign students!There are so many things you can get on the cheap!
Please come and take part with family and friends♪ 

【Time】   26th Oct. (sun)  13:00~15:00
【Place】  Matsue International Community Centre (MICC) Event Hall.

※There will also be a health check corner from 12:00 ~ 15:00♪
For Adults: height,wight, body fat, Blood pressure, Bone density, level of grip strength and back strength For mothers and children: The baby height and weight, itroduction to baby foods.
We can inform you of vaccination shot dates. Please bring your maternity health-rcord book.

Contact the Matsue International Community Centre TEL (0852) 31-8345
Stylish Paper Crafts 'Hanji Art'
One can enjoy the color arrangement and traditional design on Hanji Art. How about making decorative plates with Co ordinator of International Relations, Ahn Hye Ryeon?

Time     Tuesday Course: 4th, 11th and 18th of November. 14:00~16:00
         Saturday Course: 1st, 8th and 15th of November. 14:00~16:00
         (please choose one)
Place     Matsue International Community Centre.
Limit     15 People (first come first serve)
Fee      1,200yen (600yen for association mmbers)
Application  made on the phone from Monday the 6th of October.

Contact the Matsue International Community Centre TEL (0852) 31-8345
The aforementioned event information is also available on the Matsue City International Exchange Association’s homepage at: http://www.matsue-micc.or.jp



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