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Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter NO.57 July 31， 2024
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Hello， Osaka Global E-mail Newsletter readers! We are sending you 19 topics this time.

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

◆Event Information
* NEW! Osaka Prefectural Chikatsuasuka Museum 2024 Summer Special Exhibition“The Fifth Anniversary! Amazing! Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group!” is now open!
* NEW! 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.
* NEW! ”Peace Osaka，” the Osaka International Peace Center， will hold the special exhibition ”The Curaçao Visa - Dutch Consul Zwartendijk and the hidden origins of Visas for Life”

◆Notice
* NEW! Take care during this hot and humid summer in Japan!
* NEW! Calling for ideas on how to not throw things away (”Hokasan” in Osaka dialect)! ”Hokasan Style Collection” welcomes your ideas!
* 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!
* The day of the 13th Osaka 8.8 Million Person Drill has been determined!
* Please utilize the Osaka Disaster Prevention app.
* ”Eco-style Summer in Kansai” initiatives in Osaka Prefecture
* Please help prevent damage by the red-necked longhorn beetle from growing. Cherry blossom， peach， and plum trees can die due to these insects.
* 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!
* COVID-19 Information

◆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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* NEW! 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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* NEW! 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 (Open on August 12) and Tuesday， August 13
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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* NEW! ”Peace Osaka，” the Osaka International Peace Center， will hold the special exhibition ”The Curaçao Visa - Dutch Consul Zwartendijk and the hidden origins of Visas for Life”
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Peace Osaka is co-organizing a special exhibition with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan starting on 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 September.
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

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* NEW! Take care during this hot and humid summer in Japan!
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Every year， over 40，000 people are rushed to hospitals by ambulance due to heat stroke.
Take measures against the heat， such as drinking plenty of water and staying in cool places.

URL: https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o100040/kenkozukuri/nettyusyou/index.html (Select languages)

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* NEW! 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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* Inviting Children in Osaka to the Expo! Let’s go to Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
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Free admission tickets (ticket IDs) for the Expo will be distributed to children in Osaka， offering them the opportunity to visit the Expo!
Detailed conditions and information about this offer will be available on the special website launched on Monday， July 1.
Don’t miss out! (Application will be accepted starting on Friday， September 13!)

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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* The day of the 13th Osaka 8.8 Million Person Drill has been determined!
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The drill will start at 3:00 pm on Tuesday， September 3!
On the day， warning will be issued by emergency alert mail/area mail for the drill!
Please see the website below for further details.

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

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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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* Please help prevent damage by the red-necked longhorn beetle from growing. Cherry blossom， peach， and plum trees can die due to these insects.
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Damage from the invasive alien species， ”red-necked long horn beetle” has rapidly expanded.
We ask for your cooperation in preventing further damage.

URL: https://www.knsk-osaka.jp/watch/doc/2024030500024/ (in Japanese only)

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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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* COVID-19 Information
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To prevet the spread of infections， please continue to take basic infection prevention measures such as hand washing， effective ventilation， and practicing appropriate etiquette including wearing a mask when coughing based on your own decision.

(To foreign nationals)
https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp.e.agb.hp.transer.com/kanko/coronavirus/index.html

(Consultation center for foreign nationals and foreign tourists)
https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp.e.agb.hp.transer.com/iryo/osakakansensho/corona-denwa.html

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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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