Nagasaki City International Affairs Section

Chikyu-Shimin Hiroba

A place where citizens of Nagasaki, including non-Japanese residents, can participate in consultation and exchange. The Hiroba has study materials and other collections of information. Relax and enjoy reading books on international relations, and obtain information on foreign countries.
The Hiroba is also the venue for International Understanding Classes and Japanese Language Classes.

Opening Times: 9:00-20:00
Holidays: End and start of the year, and days on which Brick Hall is closed.

 

Using the Chikyu-Shimin Hiroba

The Chikyu-Shimin Hiroba has many facilities for promoting international understanding. Why not use the Hiroba to broaden your outlook on the world?

Reading Corner

International Exchange / International Cooperation
International Understanding / Japanese Understanding
State of Japan / Cultural Comparisons
Information on Study Abroad / History
Japanese Language Study Materials/ Dictionaries

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We have introduced the Nagasaki City Library Online System.

We can lend any book that is not designated for use in the library itself.

Newspapers / Magazines
Foreign newspapers; monthly and weekly magazines; monthly foreign magazines

Computers (a fee applies)

Three computers with internet access and CD-ROM. To use a computer, please sign your name at the front desk and show your User Card.

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If you wish to make a User Card, we will supply you with an application form.

 

Important Points

• If you wish to send e-mail, please make use of a web-based mail e-mail service.
• Please take the utmost care when entering and sending personal information such as address, date of birth and telephone number on the internet.
• If the computer crashes or freezes, please inform the member of staff at the front desk.

 

Prohibited Activities

• Altering computer settings or downloading files.
• For maintenance reasons, you cannot copy files to or from CD-ROMs and floppy disks. If you wish to backup or copy data, please make a print-out.
• Hacking, auction site fraud and other illegal activities.
• Playing games or viewing websites with adult or other offensive content.
• Using message boards to post abusive or defamatory messages.

 

Using the Internet

The internet can be used to search for foreign information and information on studying abroad.

 

CD-ROMs

Languages (Japanese, English, Chinese)
Introduction to Japan (History, Society, Features etc.)
Japanese literature, encyclopedias
World maps, travel writing etc.

 

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When using computers for internet or CD-ROMs, up to one hour costs ¥100. Print-outs cost ¥10 per sheet. If you wish to use the computers or printers, please inquire at the front desk.

Video Booth (also consultation corner)

Foreign Travel Videos etc.

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Videos cannot be taken out of the Hiroba. They can only be watched in the Video Booth.

Please note also that the Video Booth cannot be used while foreign-language consultations are taking place.

Using the Message Board

A place for citizens, including non-Japanese residents, to exchange information.

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Please inquire at the front desk to register to use the Message Board. Each notice will be displayed for one month.

International Exchange Groups’ Information

A pamphlet rack is available for use by all of Nagasaki city’s international exchange and cooperation groups. Visitors can read these pamphlets freely.

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Organizations that wish to use this service should register at the front desk.

Conference Space

Nagasaki International Volunteers and other international exchange and cooperation groups may use this space. Each group may use the space up to twice a month, for two hours at a time.

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Organizations that wish to use this service should register at the front desk.