Koho Tokai 25 October, 2014
1. Medical Services on Weekends in November
2. Calisthenics Class in November
3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers November at Kizuna Public Health Center
4. Sukoyaka Walking
5. Daycare Center Applications
6. Free Distribution of School Bags for Single-Parent Families
7. Kangaroo Circle
8. Learning Child Care
9. A Room for Parents and Children to Support their Childcare
10. Happy Land for Children and Parents
11. A Class for Fossil Excavation Experience
12. Rent a Grand Piano for Private Practice
13. Kensetsu Festa (Construction Festival) 2014
14. Joint Emergency Drill for Nakamaru/ Funaishikawa Elementary School andTokai-minami Junior Highschool
15. Tokai Deai-mura (Marriage Hunting Party )16. Invitation Tickets to the Mito Hollyhock Game
17. Hitachinaka Industry Fair in Hitachinaka City
18. Ibaraki Matsuri (Festival)2014 in Ibaraki Town
19. Ujo no Sato Minato (Port) Festival in Kitaibaraki City
20. The 31st Tokai Yattan-sai Festival

1. Medical Services on Weekends in November
Hours: 9:30a.m.- 2:00p.m., except noon-1:00p.m.(Hours are available for all
locations.)
Sun. 2: Tokai Village Hospital, ph. 029-282-2188
Mon. 3: Muto Pediatric Clinic, ph. 029-282-7722
Sun. 9: Tokai Village Hospital, ph. 029-282-2188
Sun. 16: Tokai Village Hospital, ph. 029-282-2188
Sun. 23: Ishii Orthopedics (Seikeigeka) Clinic ph. 029-270-5141
Mon. 24: Tokai Clinic ph. 029-283-1711
Sun. 30: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital, ph. 029-282-1151
Ibaraki Prefecture 24 Hour Emergency Medical Information Control Center, ph.
029-241-4199
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Ibaraki Children's Resource Line, ph. #8000 (touch-tone phones and mobile phones)
or 029-254-9900: everyday 6:30p.m.-00:30a.m., Sundays, public holidays, Monday
29 December, 2014- Saturday 3 January, 2015 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

2. Calisthenics Class in November
Stretch and yoga exercise class will be held at Kizuna Welfare Center.
Date: Thursdays 6, 13, 20, 27 November
Time: 9:30- 11:00 a.m.
Eligible people: Residents aged 40 -64 years old.
Other: People coming for first time need to apply in advance.
Inquiries: SC Smile Tokai Secretariat, Tokai-mura Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-1001

3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers November at Kizuna Welfare Center(1) Mother and Child Health Consultation
Date: Fri. 7
Time: 9:30- 11:00 a.m., 1:00- 2:00 p.m.
(2) ‘Genki-up’ Health Consultation
Please make an appointment.
(3)Health Check for Babies①Infant born in June, 2014
Date: Wed. 5
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
②Children( born in April, 2013) aged 1 and a half years old
Date: Thu. 6
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
③Children( born in September, 2011) aged 3 years old
Date: Wed. 12
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
④Dental Checks for Children( born in April, 2012) aged 2 and a half years
Date: Thu. 13
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
(4) A Class for Babies born in August 2014
Date: Tue. 25
Time: 1:00- 1:20 pm.
2Inquiries: Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

4. Sukoyaka Walking
One hour of walking along the Ibaraki Health Road ( Akogigaura/ Kokuzodo Course).
Date: Wed. 5 Nov. ( Canceled in case of rain.)
Time: 10:00 a.m. (register from 9:30 a.m.)
Meeting place: Muramatsu Community Center
Eligible people: Tokai-mura residents
Cost: Free
Others: Bring a drink and small towel.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

5. Daycare Center Applications
Each of the following day care centers has a few places available for new entries on
1 April 2015.
Public: Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, Integrated Institution of Kindergarten andDaycare Center( Muramatsu Daycare Center), Funaishikawa Daycare Center

Private: Tulip Daycare Center, Migiwa Daycare Center, Ozora Daycare Center,Sunflower Kodomo-no-mori Daycare Center
Eligibility:
Applicants should meet one of the following conditions, and have no other family
member resident in the household who can take care of a child:
1. Parents or guardians work during the day.
2. The mother is about to give birth, or has just recently given birth.
3. Parents or guardians are ill or with disabilities.
4. Parents or guardians have long-term nursing care obligations.
5. Parents or guardians are working in disaster recovery.
6. Parents or guardians are job- hunting or in the process of starting a business
continually.
7. Parents or guardians are studying at any school or in job training.
8. Parents or guardians are abusive.
9. Any other valid reason for not being able to take care of a child at home.
Application: Submit the application form (available from Tuesday 4 November at theSocial Welfare Section in the Village Office or daycare centers) and documentary3proof of why care at home is not possible (e.g. certificates of employment or medicalcertificates) to the Social Welfare Section on the 1st floor of the Tokai-mura Village
Office between Monday 17 and Friday 28 November (closed weekends and publicholidays).
Others: Application form will be also available from the website of Tokai-mura
Village Office.
Inquiries: Social Welfare Section of Tokai-mura, ph.029-282-1711 ext.1185

6. Free Distribution of School Bags for Single-Parent Families
Donated school bags will be distributed for child in single-parent family by Welfare
Association of Fatherless Families and Widows Tokai-mura.
Eligible people: Resident who is a single-parent and has child that will be anelementary student from April, 2015.
Application: Apply between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. till Thursday 25 December(except weekends and public holidays) by phone or directly to the Social Welfare
Section (1st floor of Tokai-mura Village Office) with the following information.
1. Your child’s name/ gender/ date of birth
2. Guardian’s name
3. Address
4. Phone number
5. Bag’s color choice ( red or black).
A lottery will be held if there are too many applicants.
Inquiries: Social Welfare Section of Tokai-mura, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1185

7. Kangaroo Circle
The Kangaroo Circle is a parents and babies support group that meets in
Hyakutsuka Daycare Center. It provides an opportunity for young children to playwith each other and parents to hear talks on childcare.
Date:
1. Every Tuesday from Tuesday 18 November to Wednesday 25 February. ( 10Classes)
2. Every Wednesday from Tuesday 18 November to Wednesday 25 February. (10Classes)
Time: 10:00- 11:15 a.m.
4Place: Hyakutsuka Daycare CenterEligible People: Children born between November, 2013 and May 2014
accompanied by a parent.
The first 15 parents and children for each class will be accepted.
Cost: Free
Application: Apply between 10:00a.m. and 0:00p.m. on Friday 7 November at theRegional Parenting Support Center in Hyakutsuka Daycare Center directly.
Others: Only first- time attender (child) will be accepted.
Inquiries: Regional Parenting Support Center, ph. 029-270-5660

8. Learning Child Care
Let’s enjoy hip hop dancing with your kids.
Date: Thu. 20 Nov.
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Place: Nakamaru Community Center
Eligible people: Preschool age children who are 2 years old or over accompanied by aguardian who is a resident of Tokai-mura.
The first 20 families will be accepted.
Instructor: Ms. Azusa Terunuma ( Hip hop dance instructor )Cost: Free
Others: Bring a drink, indoor shoes, and wear comfortable clothes that allowmovement.
Application: Please make a reservation between Wednesday 29 and Friday 31October from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. by phone.
Inquiries: Regional Parenting Support Center in Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, ph.
029-270-5660

9. A Room for Parents and Children to Support their Childcare
Hyakutsuka Daycare Center opens a room for guardian and children to support theirchildcare, through playing and listening to storytelling.
Date: Thursday 6 and Friday 21 November
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Hyakutsuka Daycare CenterEligible people: Preschool age children accompanied by a guardian who is a resident
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of Tokai-mura.
Cost: FreeOthers: Bring a drink, towel and spare clothes.
Reservations are not necessary.
Inquiries: Regional Parenting Support Center at Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, ph.
029-270-5660

10. Happy Land for Children and Parents
Date: Thursdays 13 and 27 November, 2014
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Place: Funaishikawa Community CenterEligible people: Preschool age children accompanied by a guardian who is a residentof Tokai-mura.
Cost: FreeOthers: On 13 November, we will make the Shichigosan Festival crafts and we will
do the rhythm activities on 27 November.
Bring a drink, towel and spare clothes.
Reservations are not necessary.
Inquiries: Regional Parenting Support Center at Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, ph.
029-270-5660

11. A Class for Fossil Excavation Experience
Let’s discover fossil at 4 million-year-old stratum!
Investigation group in Tokai-mura gives you guidance about fossil excavation. Maybe
you can find a rare one !
Date: Sun. 16 Nov.
Time: 9:00~11:30 a.m.
Meeting place: Parking area of Suwama Cemetery
Eligible people: Anyone who lives or works in Tokai-mura.
Elementary school student must be accompanied by a guardian.
Preschooler is not allowed.
First 15 applicants are accepted.
Application: Apply between Tuesday 28 October and Wednesday 12 November byphone or e-mail to Lifelong Learning Section with the following information.
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1. Name of the class: “Kasekisaishu taiken sanka kibou”
2. Name3. Age4. Address
5. Phone number
Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Section of Tokai-mura, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1423,
e-mail address syougaigakusyu@vill.tokai.ibaraki.jp

12. Rent a Grand Piano for Private PracticeThe stage Yamaha grand piano is available to rent for private piano practice.
Date: Wed. 12, 19, 26 Nov., 3 Dec. 2014, Mon. 12, Wed. 21, Tue. 27 Jan. 2015
Time:Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1:00- 8:00 p.m.
Monday; 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (except 0:00- 1:00 p.m.)
Place: Tokai Culture Center
Eligible people: Player who lives, works or goes to school in Tokai-mura.
Cost: 300 yen per person per hour. A limit applies of two practice sessions per personper term ( from November, 2014 to January, 2015).
Reservations cannot be changed and the rental cost cannot be refunded.
Application: Apply at Tokai-mura Culture Center after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 1
November directly. Reservations for any remaining vacant time slots may be madeover the telephone after 1:00 p.m.
Inquiries: Tokai Culture Center, ph. 029-282-8511

13. Kensetsu Festa (Construction Festival) 2014
Let’s enjoy the attractiveness of constructional industry !
Date: Sun. 9 Nov.
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Place: Special site at the west side of the indoor swimming pool in Kasamatsu Sports
Park
Inquiries: Department of Public Works in Ibaraki Prefectural Government, ph.029301-4370

714. Joint Emergency Drill for Nakamaru/ Funaishikawa Elementary School andTokai-minami Junior Highschool
Nakamaru Elementary School, Funaishikawa Elementary School and Tokai-minami
Junior High will practice handing over of students to their guardians at the case ofemergency. A traffic jam caused by the emergency drill will be expected at thesurrounding area.
We would like to ask for everyone’s cooperation.
Date: Tue. 4 Nov.
Time: Around 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Inquiries:
Nakamaru Elementary School; ph. 029-282-2767
Funaishikawa Elementary School; ph. 029-282-9238
Tokai-minami Junior Highschool; ph. 029-282-7821
School Education Section of Tokai-mura, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1412

15. Tokai Deai-mura ( Marriage Hunting Party)
A buffet party for marriage hunting will be held.
Date: Sat. 20 Dec.
Time: 1:20- 5:00 p.m. ( reception from 1:00 p.m.)
Place: Nakamaru Community Center
Eligible people: 30s and 40s single men and women with priority given to Tokai-muraresident.
20 men and 20 women will be accepted.
A lottery will be held if there are too many applicants.
Cost: 2000 yen per person
Application: Apply by e-mail to Daisuki Ibaraki Networking Association Tokai-muraSecretariat ( tokaideaimura2013@gmail.com) with the following information. The
deadline of the application is Thursday 20 November.
1. Name of the event; Tokai Deai-mura sanka kibou
2. Name3. Date of birth
4. E-mail address
5. Address
6. Phone number
Others: You cannot apply by phone.
8Inquiries: Daisuki Ibaraki Networking Association Tokai-mura Secretariat (CitizenAutonomy Promotion Section of Tokai-mura), ph. 029-287-0856

16. Invitation Tickets to the Mito Hollyhock Game
Invitation tickets to a soccer match between Mito Hollyhock and Tochigi SC are
available for Tokai-mura residents.
Date: Sat. 15 Nov.
Time: 2:00 p.m. kickoff
Place: K’s Denki Mito Stadium (2058-1 Kobuki-cho, Mito City)
Eligible people: Anyone who either lives or goes to school in Tokai-mura.
Application: Bring a ID such as a driver’s license or school identification card to theTokai-mura booth next to the stadium main entrance to receive a ticket on the day.
Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Section of Tokai-mura , ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1422

17. Hitachinaka Industry Fair in Hitachinaka City
The Hitachinaka Industry Fair will be held and events commemorating 20th
anniversary of Hitachinaka City will take place.
Enjoy the exhibitions and distribution of products, lottery and stage performances.
Date: Sun. 2- Mon. 3 Nov.
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Place: Hitachinaka Sports Park (Hitachinaka-shi Sogo Undo Koen,49 Shinko-cho )Inquiries: Industry Promotion Section of Hitachinaka City, ph. 029-273-0111

18. Ibaraki Matsuri (Festival)2014 in Ibaraki Town
The festival will feature products, stage performances, a lottery, a mock topping-out(completion of construction) ceremony and fireworks.
Date: Sun. 2 Nov.
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Place: At the parking area in front of Yuyu Kan, (Ibaraki-machi Welfare Center,1037-1 Ozutsumi, Ibaraki-machi)
Inquiries: Ibaraki Matsuri Executive Committee Secretariat, ph. 029-292-1111.

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19. Ujo no Sato Minato (Port) Festival in Kitaibaraki City
Enjoy local products, bazar and entertainments on stage.
Date: Sun. 2 Nov.
Time: From 9:00 a.m.
Place: Otsu Fishing Port (Otsu-cho, Kitaibaraki City)
Others: A free shuttle bus service will operate between the festival site and JRIsohara Station, JR Otsu-ko ( Port) Station and Kitaibaraki City Hall.
Inquiries: Kitaibaraki City Society of Commerce and Industry, ph. 0293-42-2511

20. The 31st Tokai Yattan-sai Festival
This annual festival is organized by student volunteers from Tokai-mura High SchoolStudents Association, junior high students who went on the Nature Learning Tourand other youth associations. Enjoy exciting amusements such as a giant maze andwheelchair riding experience. The main event will be playing tag. Refreshments
available from the stalls include udon (wheat noodles), yaki-dango( baked ricedumpling) and others.
Date: Sun. 2 Nov.
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Place: Tokai-minami Junior High School
Inquiries: Tokai Yattan-sai Festival Administration Committee in Tokai-mura YouthCenter, ph. 029-282-7049

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