The Special Display ‘Uesugi Kagekatsu; The Counselor’ is now on display. During the Sengoku Period where rival lords fought out for dominance until the period of unity across the whole of Japan there was one very special man present. Kagekatsu. This display focuses on introducing the role Kagekatsu took administratively which built the foundations of the Uesugi Clan’s position within the Yonezawa Domain.   Also ‘A national Treasure – Uesugi Folding Screen Art’ will also be available to see at the same time. Said to have been given from Oda Nobunaga to Uesugi Kenshin in the year 1574 and then handed down through the generations of the Uesugi Clan. A marvelous picture of the capital depicting the outside and inside of the city, the four seasons and those living within the city. There are also lectures and workshops available to participate in.   `Uesugi Kagekatsu: The Counselor’ Display Period: Saturday 16 th April ~ Sunday 19 th June 2016 First Display:  Saturday 16 th April ~ Sunday 15 th May Second Display: Saturday 21 st May ~ Sunday 19 th June During the period of Monday 16 th May until Friday 20 th the display will change – during this period only the general display will be available to view . Closed: Wednesday 25 th May   Prices: (Groups consist of over 20 people)  General: 620 Yen   (Group 490 Yen)   High School Student: 400 yen  (Group 320 Yen)   Elementary/ Junior High School Student: 250 Yen (Group 200 Yen)   More Information: The 5 th of May is ‘Children’s Day’ – as such, elementary, junior high and high school students can enter exhibits for free. Please enquire at the Information Desk/Window for more information on the day.

一起来边吃边聊吧！还可以和外国人交朋友哦！ ◆日期／中文4月21日（星期四）12点～13点 ◆地点／米沢市国際交流广场 彩虹（YIRA） ◆参加费／免费(不用报名，直接参加)！ ◆请带上您的午餐来参加

３月27日(星期日)，和马库斯一起、举行了English Café 这次的话题是「Hobby」 第一次见面的人、或者老朋友都有了愉快的咖啡时间！大家很自然的拉开话匝、一个小时很快就过去了。

一起来边吃边聊吧！还可以和外国人交朋友哦！ ◆日期／英语4月14日（星期四）12点～13点 ◆地点／米沢市国際交流广场 彩虹（YIRA） ◆参加费／免费(不用报名，直接参加)！ ◆请带上您的午餐来参加

This year’s Rice Field Art is a depiction of famous people with strong ties to Yonezawa! This year will be Uesugi Kagekatsu and Sanada Yukimura! This year marks the 11th annual return of the acclaimed Paddy Art. Why not invite your family and friends to stay at Onogawa Onsen and join the fun of rice farming? We’re looking for many people to join in!   Date: Sunday 29th of May 2016 (cancellations can occur in instances of heavy rain) Meeting place: Misawa Community Center Field location: City-based ‘Yanasawachi’ Rice Field Art Suiden Paddy Fee: Adults (High-school and up) 2,000 yen Children (Middle school and under) 1,500 yen ※The Participation Fee also includes insurance fees Participant limit: 200 (first come first serve)   Special for participants: Lunch included (Onigiri and Tonjiru, tea etc.) 2kg of Tsuyahime for free!  (for those who participate in rice reaping : 5kg) For those who have already applied: please wait for a week before the event to receive more details.   For Enquiries/Applications: Yonezawa Tourism Dep. TEL　０２３８（２２）５１１１　（３８０９） 　FAX　０２３８（２４）４５４１ 　E-mail  y-kanko@ms5.omn.ne.jp   ※Please apply by Fax, Phone or Mail and remember to include your address, name, age, gender and contact details. ※Applications open until the 20th May