WINTER SICKNESS (NIC INFORMATION)

[ WINTER SICKNESS ]

Infections of seasonal influenza and the norovirus peak during the winter months and can even put the strongest people out of action for several days. Although their symptoms are different, the steps that you can take to prevent the viruses are very similar.

Seasonal Influenza 季節性インフルエンザ

Flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when infected people cough, sneeze or talk; these droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Infection is also possible by touching a surface or object that has the flu virus and then transferring the infection to one’s mouth, nose, or eyes. In most cases you may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.

Common symptoms

• Sudden high fever (↑38℃)
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Blocked/runny nose
• Headaches
• General lethargy and weakness

You can reduce your risk by:

• Turning your head away from others and covering your mouth & nose with a tissue or forearm (don’t use your bare hand) when you cough or sneeze.
• Wearing a mask when exhibiting symptoms.
• Immediately throwing away used tissues.
• Regularly cleaning hands and forearms thoroughly with soap and water, or cleansing them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis.

Norovirus ノロウイルス

The norovirus (commonly known as the winter vomiting disease) is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contaminated food and water, by contact with objects touched by infected people, and contact with infected people. There is no vaccine to prevent the norovirus infection, and there is no drug to treat people who are sick from the virus. People with the norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill until at least 3 days after recovery.

Common symptoms

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain & vomiting for 24 to 48 hours
• General lethargy and weakness
• Headaches and a low-grade fever may also occur.

You can reduce your risk by:

• Regular hand washing
• Washing fruit and vegetables
• Disinfection of contaminated surfaces
• Prompt washing of soiled articles of clothing
• Heating food to above 85℃　for 1 minute.

(NIC Information)

henri daros

WARNA-WARNI INDONESIA, PERSPEKTIF ASIA

[ WARNA-WARNI INDONESIA, PERSPEKTIF ASIA ]

Menyambut tahun kuliah baru 2012/2013, Brosur Nanzan sudah sejak awal tahun menyapa sekolah-sekolah menengah seantero Jepang. Kali ini Jurusan Studi Asia Universitas Nanzan menampilkan warna-warni Nusantara dari Program Kajian Indonesia. Pengambilan gambar sudah dilakukan pada Musim Gugur 2011 yang lalu. Beberapanya dihadirkan di halaman ini.

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asian studies department, nanzan university

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asian studies department, nanzan university

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asian studies department, nanzan university

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asian studies department, nanzan university

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asian studies department, nanzan university

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henri daros

NAGOYA CITY MULTICULTURALISM (NIC INFO)

[ NAGOYA CITY MULTICULTURALISM PROMOTION PLAN ]

Currently there are over 67,000 foreign residents in Nagoya City, making up around 3% of the population. There are also many Japanese nationals in Nagoya that have an international background including children born from international marriages and children that have lived abroad for an extended period as a result of work relocation.

These numbers are predicted to continue to rise. However, to make Nagoya truly an international city, it needs to be a place where people of all backgrounds and ethnicities can live together in society without discrimination or prejudice.

So, based on the results of the 2010 survey of foreign residents and a 2011 survey of Japanese residents, as well as input from experts and academics, the City of Nagoya have released its proposed 5 year Multiculturalism Promotion Plan (April 2012 – March 2017).

The plan focuses on building bonds in 3 areas – communication, livelihood support, and community:

☆Building communication bonds with foreign residents through the provision and support of:

• Local information in foreign languages
• Japanese language and culture learning
• Disaster education and awareness

☆Providing livelihood support links for foreign residents in the following areas:

• Residency
• Education
• Employment
• Medical Care, Health, and Welfare

☆Building bonds in the community with foreign residents in the following areas:

• Public awareness
• Community involvement

You can read the full plan script in Japanese and the full plan outline in English (see below), Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Filipino on the City of Nagoya website. Paper copies are available at the Nagoya International Center, ward office information corners, and the Shimin-joho Center at Nagoya City Hall (West Annex 1F).

• Download – Plan outline (English PDF version)

If you would like to share your feedback, suggestions, and opinion with the City about this proposed plan you can download a comment form (PDF) fill it out and send by:

• fax – 052-972-7134
• e-mail –  a3061@shicho.city.nagoya.lg.jp  – write “Opinions about the Plan” in the subject line.
• post  – 460-8508 Nagoya City Mayor’s Office, Nagoya City, Naka Ku, Sannomaru 3-1-1

The submission deadline is Wednesday, February 8.

Further Information is on the City of Nagoya English website.

 

( NIC INFORMATION )

henri daros