Radiation Levels in the Atmosphere of Tokushima
17/03/2011
Tokushima prefecture is currently doing 24 hour monitoring of the amount of radiation in Tokushima’s environment, via radiation meter. The average amount from 2007-2009 was 0.038 – 0.067 micrograys per hour (μGy/h). There is currently no considerable change in this value, so please be at ease. We will continue to monitor the amount, and if there is an abnormal change we will report it as soon as possible.
First Case of Bird Flu in Tokushima
10/02/2011
On February 8th the influenza virus H5 has been found in a dead wild bird (owl) found in Naka-gun Naka-cho this is the first case of bird flu in Tokushima Prefecture. Please follow the instructions below and stay calm. 1. Try not to approach wild birds. If you find a dead bird, don’t touch it and contact our consulting service in case you are worried. 2. If you have a bird or other pet at home, please assure that they don’t come in contact with wild birds. If you think that something is strange (with your pet), please contact our consulting service. 3. The bird flu does not affect the meat or eggs of infected birds. You will not get infected by eating these. We stress again that the chance of a person getting infected with the bird flu virus is low.
Consulting Service Hotline: Prefectural Nature and Environment Division
TEL 088-621-2262
Japanese Classes at Suketo Hoikuen
01/06/2009
Click here for information regarding special Japanese classes at Suketo Hoikuen for busy parents.
in Kamiyama
08/06/2009
If you are interested in KAIR, please check here.
Counselling Services at TOPIA
30/03/2007
TOPIA offers counselling and advice services to all foreign residents to help deal with various daily issues. You can call anytime between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Don't keep your problems to yourself - talk to somebody who can help! Counseling is available in English and Japanese.Tel 088-656-3303 or 088-656-3320 (this number also allows three way conversations with an interpreter). (Please note that although every effort will be made, we may not be able to deal with all cases).
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test
08/06/2007
Take this annual test to see how far you've progressed in your language study, or to improve the contents of your resume! Application packs are available at Kinokuniya Books in Sogo, at Koyama Books in front of Tokushima Station, and other large bookstores.
Application Period: Monday, July 2 - Tuesday, September 11
Test Date: December 2 (Sunday)
Test Locations: Kobe, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, and other big cities nearby
Cost: Application pack costs 500 yen , test fee is 5,500 yen
Info: www.jees.or.jp
Books at TOPIA
30/03/2007
If you are a Tokushima resident (regardless of nationality) you can get a library card for TOPIA's library and borrow books free of charge! The library has mostly English, Chinese, and Japanese books, with a small section of novels written in other European languages. Books culled from the TOPIA library are available for people to take home for free. Come to TOPIA anytime and take a look in the big boxes marked FREE - bring home as many as you like! Conversely, TOPIA is also accepting your book donations year-round!
Internet Service Available at TOPIA
30/03/2007
TOPIA offers access to the internet during business hours, every day of the week. The cost is 50 for ten minutes, and can be signed in at the counter. A printing service is also available at 10 per black and white page, or 50 yen per colour page. Contact TOPIA or come in to the office for a full explanation of terms and conditions or other queries.
Redback Spider Found in Naruto
08/02/2010
On July 30th at Ote beach on Satoura street in Naruto, Tokushima prefecture, a Redback spider was reportedly found and exterminated.
The Redback spider primarily inhabits tropic and subtropic regions, and features a red pattern on its back. If you treat it respectfully and refrain from touching it with bare hands, it is unlikely you will be bitten, but small children and elderly who are bitten can become severely ill.
If you are bitten, please consult with a doctor or medical institution.
