April 27, 2012
Nanohana Festival in　Nomi　2012
Nomi International Friendship Association (NIFA)
Moriaki Motosa, Association President

The Nomi International Friendship Association would like to invite you to join us for a fun time at this year’s “Nanohana Festival in Nomi”.

Come walk among the beautiful field mustard blossoms in the area and enjoy delicious field mustard sushi and pork miso soup (pork-free soup will also be served). Bring your friends and family along with you as well!

No need to worry about transportation as rides to the event will be available from JAIST!

＊ Day and time:	Sunday, May 13, 10:00am~2:00pm

＊ Meeting time:	9:30am at the JAIST bus stop

＊ Event location:	Akitsuneyama burial mound group 
	(sorry! parking will not be available at the event site)

＊ Send application to:	Yuko Hosotsubo
				(hosotsubo@arrow.ocn.ne.jp)

＊ Application deadline:	Thursday, May 10
　　
＊ Things to bring:	Chopsticks or fork　Cup　Bag
		Indoor slippers（in case of rain）

	Note: In the event of rain, festivities will take place inside the local gymnasium
		(indoor slippers will be required)
＜Festival Activities＞
★Enjoy the bright yellow field mustard blossoms growing in the area. Feel free to take pictures!
★Food Corner・All sorts of Japanese and Nomi specialties will be prepared.
（prices will range from 200~400yen）
★Vegetable Corner: Locally grown vegetables will be for sale.
★Ancient times simulation corner: Learn how to light a fire, make bead accessories and see what kinds of clothes people wore in ancient times.
★Entertainment: Ukulele performance as well as a “yosakoi” dance by local nursery school children.