Living in Miyazaki　 | Miyazaki International Foundation

This is a collection of our articles published in the monthly column “Living in Miyazaki” on Miyazakinichinichi Newspaper, providing useful tips and information for foreigners about daily life in Miyazaki.

2025

January

Using Medical Institutions

February

Moving House

March

Japanese culture felt through its language

April

A Brief Introduction to the Miyazaki International Foundation

May

The Nankai Trough Earthquake

2024

January

Influenza

February

Getting Ready for Hay Fever Season

March

Cherry Blossom Viewing

April

Introducing the Miyazaki International Plaza

May

Preparing for the Nankai Trough Earthquake

June

How to avoid food poisoning in summer

July

The Summer Tradition of Obon

August

Miyazaki International Festival ”World Terrace in 2024”！

September

What kind of Autumn will yours be?

October

Viewing the Autumn Leaves

November

Miyazaki Winter Traditions

December

How Japanese people spend New Year’s

2023

January

Globally Important Agricultural Herititage Systems

February

When moving house・・・

March

April

May

The pride foods of Miyazaki

Introducing the Miyazaki International

Efforts for the mandatory wearing of bycycle helmets

June

How to spend the rainy season in Miyazaki Prefecture

July

Let’s be careful (Heatstroke)

August

Prepare for Large-scale disasters!

September

What kind of Autumn will it be for you?

October

It’s good to be prepared

November

Miyazaki Open to the world

December

Wishing You a Hppy New Year

2022

January

Individual Number Cards

February

The Trees of Miyazaki

March

Learning Japanese

April

A Brief Introduction to the Miyazaki International Foundation

May

Preparing for the Nankai Trough Earthquake

June

Agritourism in Miyazaki

July

The Father of Vitamins

August

Prepare for Large-scale Disasters!

September

The story of rice

October

Events in Autumn

November

Scenes at the end of the year

Decmber

Lowering the age of adulthood and the coming-of-age day

2021

January

Cycling Rules and Manners

February

March

Upcoming Classes and Sessions from the Miyazaki International Foundation

April

Cycling Insurance has Become a Legal Requirement

May

Japanese Traditional Culture

June

National Culture Festival and National Arts and Culture Festival 2020 in Miyazaki

July

COVID-19 Vaccines

August

Disaster Preparedness

September

Miyazaki’s Yuru-kyara

October

Autumn – a Great Season for…

November

The 16^th Annual “Friends of the World” Miyazaki International Festival

December

Laughter Brings Happiness

2020

January

Warm Your Body and Soul in an Onsen!

February

The History of Hina Matsuri

March

Happy New Year(?!)

April

A Brief Introduction to the Miyazaki International Foundation

May

Crime Prevention

June

Defending Against Wind and Flood Damage While Also Avoiding COVID-19

July

Beware of Heatstroke!

August

Miyazaki’s Famous Mangos

September

Preparing for Earthquakes

October

Moon-viewing and Jusanya(Thirteenth Night)in Japan

November

New Year’s in Japan

December

The Charms of Winter

2019

January

Flu Season

February

Resources for Learning Japanese Language

March

Cherry Blossom Viewing

April

Introduction of the Miyazaki International Plaza

May

How to Stay Refreshed during Tsuyu

June

Summer Festivals in Miyazaki

July

『How to Survive the Summer Heat in Japan』

August

『How About Learning Japanese?』

September

“Proper Planning and Preparation…”

October

Events held by the MIF This Autumn

November

Miyazaki Support Center for Foreign Residents 「みやざき外国人サポートセンター」

December

All the Best for the Coming Year!