Attention - Important Information Regarding Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Includes general information about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Miyakonojo, a list of
institutions that have been closed during the outbreak, and locations of donation boxes around the city.

Interested in becoming more involved in the community?  The Miyakonojo International Association
(MIA) holds many exchange events and circulates a monthly newsletter in English.  For more
information, contact MIA. 
Miyakonojo International Association
Miyakonojo City Hall
6-21 Himegi-cho
Miyakonojo-shi Miyazaki 〒885-8555
TEL  0986-23-2295　FAX 0986-23-3223 
E-mail  mia＠city.miyakonojo.miyazaki.jp
Website http://www.city.miyakonojo.miyazaki.jp/mkj/MAIA/index.htm

Information about Anti-theft Bike Lock Campaign.

Disaster Preparedness Information for Foreign Residents (Miyazaki Prefecture)
With the current heavy rains continuing throughout Miyazaki Prefecture, landslides, flooding, and
fierce winds are possible, so it might be a good idea to familiarize yourself with what to do in case of
such an emergency.  The prefecture's website provides several resources with information about
disaster preparedness.

Upcoming Events!
No current upcoming events.  Please check back soon for updates. 

What's New?

2010.07.18 - The restrictions placed upon institutions in Takazaki have been lifted and normal
operations have resumed.

2010.07.02 - From July 3rd, the city institutions that were closed due to the outbreak of foot-and-
mouth disease will re-open and begin normal operations.  However, all institutions in the Takazaki area
are still closed until further notice.

2010.06.25 - Information regarding Anti-theft Bike Lock Campaign, link to prefecture's website for
disaster preparedness, and several updates to previous pages including the new lifestyle resources.

2010.06.16 - List of public institutions closed during the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

2010.06.11 - Information regarding fundraising to support farmers affected by foot-and-mouth

2010.05.21 - Important Information Regarding Foot-and-Mouth Disease

2010.04.01 - Added Upcoming Events section to the top page.

2010.03.05 - The English version of the website has been down for a long time, but we're working on
getting it back up and making it better.  It was really outdated and did not work as a way to provide
information to the English-speaking community about Miyakonojo.  We are hoping to get the Lifestyle
Resources section up and running as soon as possible with various guides and information that may
prove useful to foreign residents and visitors here in Miyakonojo.  Starting soon, we will put information
up here about upcoming and current events, so please check back for more news.