Announcements in the July 1st Issue

 Come Play in the Sea in Akashi

In Akashi City, there are four places where you can swim in the ocean.  Those beaches, the dates when they are open, and what facilities they have available, are written in the chart below.

◎At the Okura Beach “Nature Observation Center”, children can learn about and look at different sea creatures.

The Nature Observation Center has things such as tools to help you observe the animals, as well as lifejackets and other gear to keep you safe while you are observing them.  These can be borrowed for free.

• Days when the Nature Observation Center is Open for Use:  Every Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday until September 1^st.
• Time when the Nature Observation Center is Open for Use:  From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

If the weather is bad, or the water level of the ocean is too high, then the Nature Observation Center may be closed.  If you would like more information, please contact the Okura Beach Park Administrative Office.

Announcement of the Akashi Planetarium’s “Telescope-Making Event” During This Summer Vacation

This event will involve making telescopes with 4 cm lenses that can see things at 35x magnification!

Both elementary school students and junior high school students can participate.  However, for students who are from 1^st grade to 3^rd grade at elementary school, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Dates:  ① Dates for elementary school 4^th grade students to junior high school students:

1^st day:  Tuesday, July 23^rd.  Max number of participants is 40.  The deadline to apply is by Wednesday, July 10^th.

2^nd day:  Friday, August 2^nd.  Max number of participants is 40.  The deadline to apply is by Friday, July 19^th. 

②  Dates for elementary school 1^st grade students to 3^rd grade students:

1^st day:  Wednesday, July 31^st.  Max number of participants is 20 pairs/groups (child with accompanying adult).  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 17^th.

2^nd day:  Wednesday, August 7^th.  Max number of participants is 20 pairs/groups (child with accompanying adult).  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 24^th. 

The time for the telescope-making will be the same for each day.  It will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Location:  Akashi Cultural Museum

Cost:  3,100 yen

If you want to participate, please apply at the Akashi Planetarium website by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline day.  If you are unable to apply using the website, then please call the planetarium directly.

If too many people want to participate, then the participants will be chosen by a lottery.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Akashi City Municipal Planetarium.  Their phone number is 078-919-5000.  Their fax number is 078-919-6000.