2024 English Edition

Fujisawa
Living Guide
Provides Non-Japanese Citizens with
Essential Information for Living

City of
Fujisawa

Fujikyun♡, the Official Mascot Characterof ‘the Heart-Throbbing City, Fujisawa’

September 2024 Issue

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英語

Table of Contents
Registrations
1. Residence Registration and Notification･････････････1
2. Marriage Registration････････････3
Column❶ Alias･･････････････････ 4････････････････････････ 5

3. Seal (Stamp)
4. My Number

Livelihood
5. Garbage Disposal System･･･････ 6
6. Utilities･････････････････････････8
7. Public Housing････････････････････9
Column❷ Noise

8. Air Pollution･････････････････････10
9. Dangerous Wildlife･････････････････12

Column❺ Help Mark

17. Adult Health･･･････････････････29

Child Rearing
18. Pregnancy & Childbirth･････････32
19. Child Related Allowances･･････34
20. Child Care Support Programs ･･･････35
21. Child Health････････････････････41
22. Child Care & Education････････44

In Case of Emergency
23. Earthquake ･･･････････････････････46
24. Wind and Flood Damage ･･････････47
25. Fire ･･･････････････････････････････48
26. Emergency Medical Care･･･････････49

If You are in Trouble…
Taxation
10. Taxation

27. Consultation Services ･･････････････52･･････････････････････13

Medicine & Welfare
11. Fujisawa Shimin Byoin (Fujisawa City Hospital)････････15*Medical Interpretation is available
Column❸ Categories of medical institutions

12. National Health Insurance･･･････17
13. Medical Insurance System for the Elderly
Aged 75 or Over ･･････21
14. National Pension System ･･ ･･･････････23
Column❹ Neighborhood Council &Neighborhood Association

15. Long-term Care Insurance System ････25
16. Systems of Certification/Medical Payment
for Services and Supports for Persons with
Disabilities･････････････27

Sister & Friendship Cities
28. Fujisawa’s Sister & Friendship Cities ･･･53＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿○ Receiving Information from the City
○ City Facility List
(Community Centers / Community Halls /Libraries / Others)○ Information on Japanese Language /Living / Working Support○ City Hall Building Guide＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿

1. Residence Registration and Notification
Foreign nationals who are eligible to stay in Japan for 90 days or more and wish to live in Japanfor one year or more must file a Residence Registration. You may apply at the Citizen Service
Center on the 1st Floor of the Main Building of the City Hall or at the Community Centers,
including Ishikawa Branch.

A. When Moving into Fujisawa from Overseas

Notifying
PeriodFor those who have just entered Japan, within 14 days from the date of movingin.
For those who have stayed in Fujisawa for some time, within 14 days from thedate of permission on your residence card.

Notifier

The person him/herself or a member of the same household□ Residence Card
□ Passport

RequiredDocuments□ In the case the householder of the same household is a foreign national, an
official document that proves the relationship between the person and thehouseholder, and a Japanese translation of the document. (If not submitted,
the family relationship might not be mentioned accurately on the residence
certificate.)

B. When There is a Change of Address(Moving-in/Moving-out/Change of Residence)
A notification of “Change of Address” is required when the address has changed.

Notification of Moving-in (Moving into Fujisawa from another municipality)
Notifying
PeriodWithin 14 days from the date of moving-in

Notifier

The person him/herself or a member of the same household□ Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate□ Certificate of Moving Out (a document issued by the municipality that you
have moved-out of)RequiredDocuments□ My Number Card (if you possess)□ In the case the householder of the same household is a foreign national, an
official document that proves the relationship between the person and thehouseholder, and a Japanese translation of the document. (If not submitted,
the family relationship might not be mentioned accurately on the residence
certificate.)

11. Residence Registration
Notification of Moving-Out (When moving out of Fujisawa to another municipality)
Notifying
PeriodBefore moving out (approximately 14 days prior)

Notifier

The person him/herself or a member of the same household

RequiredDocuments□ Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate□ My Number Card (if you possess)

Notification of Change of Residence (When moving within Fujisawa)
Notifying
PeriodWithin 14 days after you started residing at the new address

Notifier

The person him/herself or a member of the same household

RequiredDocuments□ Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate□ My Number Card (if you possess)≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Resident Affairs Section, Citizen Service Center/ Shimin Madoguchi Center, Jyumin Tantou ☎ 0466-50-8268

Note

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2. Marriage Registration
If a foreign national marries to a Japanese citizen, following documents are required.

A. Getting Married in Japan□ Marriage Registration□ Certificate(s) of eligibility for marriage (issued by embassies orother foreign government offices in Japan) and its Japanese translation□ Nationality Certificate (passport is acceptable) and its Japanese translation□ Birth Certificate and its Japanese translation

B. Notifying Marriage Outside Japan□ Marriage Registration□ Marriage Certificate (issued by the country the couple married in) and its Japanesetranslation□ Nationality Certificate (passport is acceptable) and its Japanese translation□ Birth Certificate and its Japanese translation
When you are submitting foreign certificates, please prepare original documents. The translator
must write his/her name at the end of Japanese translation. Documents written above are thoserequired for basic marriage registration procedure. However, it may require extra time oradditional documents depending on the nationality/condition of the marriage partner. Please
consult with the Family Registration Section before registering your marriage.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Family Registration Section, Citizen Service Center/ Shimin Madoguchi Center, Koseki Jimu Tantou

Column ❶☎ 0466-50-8267

Alias

If you register an alias, it will appear on your residence certificate and My Number Card. You
will also be able to register a seal using your alias.
You can register an alias at the Citizen Service Center on the 1st floor of the Main City Hall Building
or at the Community Centers, including Ishikawa Branch. For registration, please bring your
Resident Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate and two or more documents that prove
the alias you wish to register is being used regularly (e.g. health insurance card).

33. Seal (Stamp)
When signing a contract or filling out an official document in Japan, you will have to sign yourname and place a seal or a stamp (hereafter referred to as “seal”) on it. A seal has the same function
as a signature in Europe or America, and most Japanese people have personal seals called “Inkan”
for formal purposes, and “Hanko” for less formal, daily purposes.
Seal shops and stationery stores sell ready-made seals of common Japanesefamily names. Ready-made seals of foreign names are not sold, but you canorder one with a name you wish to be carved.

A. Seal Registration
You cannot use a random personal seal (Inkan) for an important contract,such as purchasing/selling of real estate (e.g., a house/land) or a vehicle. For
signing such important contracts, you need a registered personal sealcalled“Jitsuin” of which registration is available at the City Hall.
A foreign national who is 15 or older, and has completed resident registration
can register a seal.
ApplicantServicecounter

The person him/herself
Citizen Service Center/Shimin Madoguchi Center on the 1st floor of the Main
City Hall Building, and Community Centers including Ishikawa Branch.
□ Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate□ Seal to be registered

RequiredDocumentand
Item

Such seals CANNOT be registered; A seal which does not show the registered name or alias for the
residence certificate
 A seal of which diameter is less than 7mm or larger than 25mm
 A seal made of rubber or synthetic resin and be easily deformed
 A seal which produces unclear (illegible) impression

Once the procedure is completed, you will receive a Seal Registration Card, which will benecessary when getting a seal registration certificate.

B. Seal Registration Certificate
When making an important contract, you will need a seal registration certificate besides yourregistered personal seal. The certificate proves that the seal you are using is officially registered.
ServiceCounterCitizen Service Center/Shimin Madoguchi Center on the 1st floor of the Main
City Hall Building and Community Centers including Ishikawa Branch

RequiredDocument

Seal Registration Card

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Resident Affairs Section, Citizen Service Center/ Shimin Madoguchi Center, Jyumin Tantou ☎ 0466-50-8268
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4． My Number
My Number is an important identification number that will be necessary while living in Japan.
If you have just immigrated from overseas, you will receive a letter notifies your My Number by
mail to the address on your residence certificate after filing a Residence Registration.

A. My Number Card
My Number Card is a plastic card with your name, address, date of birth,
gender, photo of your face on the surface and your My Number on the back.
A foreign national who wants to have a My Number Card issued can apply
by mail, website or at the counter. When applying by mail or website, use the
My Number Card issuance application form included in the letter that notified your My Number.
ApplicantServiceCounter

Applicant him/herself, Legal representative (a guardian of adult, or, if under
15 years old, a person in parental authority or a guardian of minor)
Citizen Service Center on the 1st floor of the City Hall Main Building,Northern Service Counter* (Ito-Yokado Shonandai Store)*It is not determined whether the Northern Service Counter will continue to open after March of2025. Please refer to the city website for more detail.

□Identification document such as Residence Cards□My Number Notification card (if you possess)□My Number Card issuance application form
RequiredDocuments□Face photo for certification (Length 45mm×width 35mm, taken within 6months, facing front, no hat nor background)□Identification document of the legal representative, such as Residence Card(if a legal representative files application)□Document that shows the parent-child relationship etc. and proves that you
are a legal representative (if a legal representative files application)

After filing an application, you will be notified when the card is ready. Please
make an appointment and come to the city counter (where you have specified)with the necessary items written in the notification.

B. Renewal of Period of Stay on My Number Card
If you renew the period of your stay of residence, please renew your My Number Card at the atcity service counter before it expires. (The validity period of My Number Card will not be renewed
automatically even when the period of your stay was renewed.)
Service Counter

Citizen Service Center (1st floor, City Hall Main Building) Northern Service Counter (ItoYokado Shonandai Store), Community Centers including Ishikawa Branch

Required Documents □My number card

□Renewed Residence≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Resident Affairs Section in Citizen Service Center/ Shimin Madoguchi Center, My Number Tantou

5☎TEL 0466-50-8269

5. Garbage Disposal System
The City of Fujisawa collects “garbage” and “recyclables” as the schedule below.
Type of Garbage

Collection
Day

How to Dispose
Collection

Hour

Point

○Put burnable garbage in a citydesignated garbage bag (you can
buy them at a
pharmacy/supermarket in the city)and take it to the collection point.

Twice a week
• Burnable garbage• Glass bottles/jars

Other Information(On specificdays of theweek)○Put glass bottles/jars in acontainer such as a bucket andtake it to the collection point.

○Put unburnable garbage in acity-designated garbage bag (youcan buy them at a
pharmacy/supermarket in the city)and take it to the collection point.

• Unburnablegarbage• Books/Papers• Plastic wares• Plastic containers
and wrappings• Waste cooking oil• Wastes requiring
specific process• Cans/Pots & Pans

• PET/Plastic
bottles

2-3 times amonthSingle-family
housing(On a specific---On theday of every
other week)
premises
By 8:00am facingin theroadwaymorning of
thecollection Multi-familydayhousing---Assigned
collection
point on theOnce a week
premises(On a specificday of theweek)○Bind books crisscross using
plastic rope and take it to thecollection point.
○Put miscellaneous recyclable
paper in a paper bag and bind it
crisscross using plastic rope andplace it at the collecting site.
○Put plastic wares in any kind ofclear or semi-transparent bag takeit to the collection point.

○Put plastic containers/wrappings
and wastes which require specificprocess for disposal in any kind ofclear or semi-transparent bag andtake it to the collection point.
○Pour waste cooking oil in aplastic bottle, put on a lid, andtake it to the collection point.

○Put cans in a container such as abucket and take it to the collection
point.

2-3 times amonth○For pots and pans, place them
directly at the collecting site.

(On a specificday of every
other week)○Put PET/Plastic bottles in acontainer such as a bucket andtake it to the collection point.

65. Garbage Disposal System

Types of Garbage• Other recyclable
wastes(Newspaper/flyer/
cardboard/
drink cartons/
old clothes)

Collection
Day

How to DisposeHour

2-3 times a
month(On a specificday of every
other week)

7:00am｜9:00amCollection
Point

Other Information

Specific placeassigned byneighborhood
council/
association

If your residence falls under the
1st block on “Garbage Collection
Schedule Calendar”, take out
newspaper/flyer on the same day
as unburnable garbage to either ofthe followings;
Single-family housing---On the premises facing roadway
Multi-family housing---Assigned collection point on thepremises
Write your name or the• Large sized
garbage(1 no-fu ken
required)• Special large sized
garbage(2 no-fu kens
required)reservation number on a pre-paid
sticker called no-fu ken (500 yeneach), and put it on the garbage. If

Collected at
individual
householdby request

Place
requested at
the time of
applicationDaterequestedat the timeofapplication

you made your payment by acredit card, write your name or
the reservation number on a sheetof paper and paste it on the
garbage.

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⚫

⚫

Pruned branches
Large plastic
products

Collection
boxes placed at
City Hall,
Community
Centers etc.

Used small home
appliance
products

There are 20 locations wherecollection boxes are placed:
Community Centers except
Ishikawa Branch, Community
Halls, City Hall Main Building,Happe Park, Recycle Plaza
Fujisawa, Ishinazaka
Environmental Processing Office,Environmental Processing Center,
Akibadai Cultural Gymnasium
and Chichibunomiya Memorial
Gymnasium. Dispose the products
directly into the box.

The City of Fujisawa publishes a guiding brochure, “Garbage Collection Schedule Calendar”
which gives you information about the types of garbage/recyclable waste and their collection
day, and detailed instruction about disposing. The brochure is available at the reception
counter of Fujisawa City Hall, Community Centers and other city facilities.

≪For requesting collection of large/special large garbage and recyclable wastes (pruned
branches/large plastic wares)≫Fujisawa-shi Kogyo Kosha Co., Ltd.
☎ 0466-23-5301 / FAX 0466-26-7684≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Environmental Processing Center / Kankyo Jigyo Center ☎ 0466-87-3912
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6. Utilities
If you start or stop using utilities due to moving in/out, notify each company in advance.

A. Electricity
Electricity is supplied at 100 volt/50 hertz in Kanagawa prefecture,including Fujisawa. Please be aware that electrical appliances which
require other voltage cannot be used.
A circuit breaker may automatically trip if you used too many electricalappliances at a time and exceeded the contracted ampere capacity. In thatcase, turn off the power of all appliances and reset the circuit breaker. If
your circuit breaker trips often, you can ask the electricity company to replace thecircuit breaker with one with a larger capacity by changing the contract at no charge; however,your monthly electricity bill may be more expensive.

B. Water
Please contact the Kanagawa Prefectural Waterworks Customer Call Center or the Fujisawa
Waterworks Office when you want to start or stop using water service due to moving in/out.
In case you have a trouble with the water service, e.g., the water does not comeout or there is a leak from the water pipe, please contact the Fujisawa Waterworks
Office. Charges for water and sewer services come in one bill.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Kanagawa Prefectural Waterworks Customer Call Center☎ 0570-00-5959(Office Hour: 8:30～19:00, Mon-Sat *Except Holidays and Dec. 29-Jan. 3)
Fujisawa Waterworks Office☎ 0466-27-1211

C. GasThere are two kinds of gas supplies used at homes; the “city gas” and the “LP propane gas”; andthe gas supply is determined depending on the area you live in. Please use correct gas appliances
for the particular gas.
Improper use of gas may cause a very dangerous situation. If you smelled gas, turn off the stove
and open the windows. In such a case, do not use fire in the house or turn on the fans/electricity.
Please contact the gas company immediately, even if it is on the weekend or
during the night, if you noticed any trouble with gas.

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7. Public Housing
Public housing is a low-rent housing for those who have low incomes and need assistance infinding a house. There are “municipal housings” managed by the City of Fujisawa and “prefectural
housings” managed by Kanagawa Prefecture. There are income limits and other criteria imposed
for applying, and when the number of applicants exceeds the quota, it will be assigned by lottery.

A. Municipal Housing
1. Every July (Application notice will be on the city newsletter, “Koho Fujisawa” in June)

Application
PeriodEligible
Person2. Every January (Application notice will be on the city newsletter, “Koho Fujisawa” inDecember)*If there are vacant housings after the application period, applications may be acceptedoccasionally.
*Application notice for the housing will be on the city newsletter, “Koho Fujisawa”,
official website of the city and official website of Kanagawa Estate Preservation
Association (General Incorporated Association)/ (Ippan Shadan Hojin) Kanagawa Tochi
Tatemono Hozen Kyokai.
1.

The applicant must be an adult2.

A person who has continuously registered as a resident in the city for more than one
year, or, who has been employed in the city for more than one year AND his/her roundtrip commuting time exceeds four hours

3.

A married couple (including an engaged couple, a couple in common-law marriage,
and a couple who has the Fujisawa City Partnership Oath Receipt), a family consists
mainly of parents and children, or a single person who meets certain criteria.
*However, unnaturally separated household is not admitted to move in

4.

A person whose situation meets the conditions (reason of needing assistance to findhousing, etc.) specified by the city

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Kanagawa Estate Preservation Association (General Incorporated Association) / (Ippan
Shadan Hojin) Kanagawa Tochi Tatemono Hozen Kyokai☎ 0466-43-7732

B. Prefectural Housing
Kanagawa prefecture accepts applications for the housings twice a year in May and November.
Also, in order to enlarge the application opportunities, there is a type of application which isaccepted constantly. For more information, please contact below.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Kanagawa Estate Preservation Association (General Incorporated
Association) / (Ippan Shadan Houjin) Kanagawa Tochi Tatemono Hozen
Kyokai ☎ 045-201-3673
Column ❷Noise

Daily life noise may cause a problem among residents
because houses are close to each other in Japan.
Your neighbors might think that it is noisy if you play music
loudly, chat in a loud voice in the middle of night or use
laundry machine or vacuum in the early morning and late atnight. Running around in the room of a multifamily building
such as condominiums (or “mansions” in Japanese term) orapartment buildings may be considered as noise for those
who live downstairs.

98. Air Pollution
A. Photochemical Smog
Photochemical smog is an atmospheric phenomenon, caused by a pollutant“photochemical oxidant”, which tends to occur during the warm season (between
April and October), on a sunny day with a light wind.
Photochemical smog may cause pains in head, eyes, nose and throat.
｡o○ If you have troubles with eyes, nose or throat… ──────────────────● Wash eyes and gargle● Refrain from conducting intense outdoor activities, such as
swimming or running● Rest indoors, and go to the hospital if necessary.
￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣○o｡
When a photochemical smog warning is issued, the City of Fujisawa announces it through thegovernment disaster prevention radio system, the city’s disaster prevention information website“Fujisawa Bousai Navi”, “Fujisawa Bousai Navi” on X (formally Twitter), Radio Shonan (FM radio
broadcasting), and J:COM Shonan (Cable TV).
There is also “Fujisawa E-mail Newsletter Service” (only in Japanese) which transmits disasterand weather information by e-mail. Please refer to the city’s official website for registration.

☛How to subscribe to the Fujisawa E-mail Newsletter Service:[http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/kouhou/shise/koho/sonota/m-magazine/index.html]
Alert and warning information can be obtained via the Telephone Service or the website of Kanagawa
Prefecture (in Japanese)● Telephone Service ☎ 050-5306-2687● Kanagawa Environmental Research Center,“Measurement results of continuous air pollution monitoring”
http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/sys/taikikanshi/kanshi/realtime/index.html● Fujisawa Bousai Navi (Disaster Prevention Information)
http://bosaiinfo.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/● Fujisawa Bousai Navi on X (formally Twitter)
https://x.com/Bousai_Fujisawa

B. Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Particulate Matter is a very small particle of less than 2.5μm (micrometer) in diameter thatfloats in the atmosphere, and its effects on human health are concerned. In addition to the major
sources of particulate matter, such as industrial boilers and motor vehicles, there are also natural
sources such as soil and volcanic ashes.
Kanagawa Prefecture announces a “high concentration forecast” at 8:00 and 13:00 if the day’s
particulate concentration level is expected to be high.

108. Air Pollution
When a high concentration forecast is issued…
● Avoid going outside unless you have an urgent need
● Refrain from conducting intense outdoor activities, such as running● Minimize opening windows to prevent inflow of outside air● Special caution should be taken for small children, elderlies and those who have
respiratory

and/or cardiac diseases.

When a high concentration forecast of particulate matter is issued, the City of Fujisawa
announces it through the government disaster prevention radio system, the city’s disasterprevention information website “Fujisawa Bousai Navi”, “Fujisawa Bousai Navi” on X (formally
Twitter), Radio Shonan (FM radio broadcasting), and J:COM Shonan (Cable TV). As same as thecase with photochemical smog, “Fujisawa E-mail Newsletter Service” (only in Japanese) also
provides information.

High concentration forecast can be obtained via the Telephone Service or the website of
Kanagawa Prefecture (in Japanese)● Telephone Service ☎ 050-5306-2687● Kanagawa Environmental Research Center,“Measurement results of continuous air pollution monitoring”
http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/sys/taikikanshi/kanshi/realtime/index.html● Fujisawa Bousai Navi (Disaster Prevention Information)
http://bosaiinfo.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/● Fujisawa Bousai Navi on X (formally Twitter)────
https://x.com/Bousai_Fujisawa

C. Open BurningOpen burning or burning things outside is legally prohibited.
The smoke and odor from open burning may cause a trouble with the neighbors andalso becomes a cause of air pollution. Please follow the rules for disposing of garbage.

D. Stop Engine Idling
It is a practice to stop the engine of a vehicle while pulling over for boarding or
loading/unloading to reduce fuel waste. It helps prevent air/noise/odor pollution andglobal warming as well.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Environmental Conservation Division / Kankyo Hozen Ka

11☎ 0466-50-3519

9. Dangerous Wildlife
Do not feed wild animals or birds. Their droppings may make the area
unclean. It is also prohibited by law an unauthorized person from
capturing wild animals, including killing or picking eggs.
Hornets, kites and raccoons are especially dangerous, because they may
attack people.

A. Hornet
The City of Fujisawa provides a service to remove a hornet nest built in your premises whenhornets live in it and considered hazardous.
Hornets have venom and it is very dangerous if you get stung. When you find a hornet nest likethe one shown in the pictures below, stay away from it and contact the Environmental
Conservation Division.
However, this removal service is not applicable for nests of paper wasps and other bees/wasps.

○ Nest that the City removes

× Nest that the City does not remove
Paper Wasp Nest etc.

Hornet Nest

Feature 1: Round shaped
Feature 2: Has a single entrance hole

Feature: Has many holes like a shower nozzle

B. KiteKites might come flying toward you to steal food when eating outside
near the shores. Their beaks and talons may hurt you when they snatch
your food. Please be very cautious when kites are flying above the spot.

C. Raccoons/Palm civets/Pallas's squirrel (Taiwanese squirrel)

RaccoonPalm civet

Pallas'ssquirrel(Taiwanesesquirrel)

Raccoons and palm civets may enter your house in
the attic, for example, and leave droppings and urine.
The city lends cages to capture raccoons, palm
civets or Pallas's squirrel (Taiwanese squirrels).
Pleasecontact
Environmental
Conservation
Division.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Environmental Conservation Division / Kankyo Hozen Ka ☎ 0466-50-3519

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10. Taxation
The City of Fujisawa uses collected taxes for school education, nursery and roads/sewage system
maintenances etc.

A. Main Taxes

Contact(In Japanese)

Municipal&
Prefectural
Taxes

Imposed every year on a person who resided in the city as ofJanuary 1st and had an income in the previous year

Fixed
Property
Tax

Imposed every year on a person who possessed
land, house or depreciable assets in the city as ofJanuary 1st

Light
Vehicle Tax*Annual tax
based onvehicle type

Imposed every year on a person who possessed a light motor
vehicle, a motorcycle, or a scooter in the city as of April 1st.
When an owner of a scooter or other said vehicles gives
away/disposes of the vehicle, moves out of the city, or leaves
Japan, he/she needs to bring the license plate, License Plate
Issue Certificate and an identity verification document of thenotifier, such as a residence card, to the Taxation System
Division on the 4th floor of the Main City Hall Building, Chogo
Community Center, Meiji Community Center, Endo
Community Center, or Shonan Oba Community Center to file avehicle discarding procedure.
In case your light motor vehicle, motorcycle orscooter is stolen, report to the police first, and if it
is not found or returned within a few days, please
consult with Taxation System Division.

Municipal Tax
Division/ Shimin Zei Ka☎ 0466-50-3510
Property Tax
Division/ Shisan Zei Ka☎ 0466-50-3511

Taxation System
Division/ Zeisei Ka☎ 0466-50-3570*For those who are leaving Japan and have balance of city tax that must be paid, the City of
Fujisawa requests them to assign a “tax agent” who can substitute all the procedures of tax
payment (reception of documents, tax payment, reception of tax refund, etc.) for them.
For more information, please contact the Municipal Tax Division or the Property Tax Division.

B. How to Make Tax Payment
A “tax notice” and a “payment slip” will be mailed to your house. These documents
indicate the amount of tax imposed on you. Please choose one of the following
payment methods and pay the tax.
・ Bring the “payment slip” to a bank, a post office, the City Hall, aCommunity Center or a convenience store and pay the tax.
・ Pay from your bank/post office deposit account. You need to apply for the service in advance.
・ Pay through an internet payment service such as Pay-easy, credit card or smartphone app.
If your tax payment is delayed, you will need to pay a delinquent charge
in addition to the tax amount. Please consult with the Taxation Division /Nozei ka if you are not able to make the payment by the due date.
Tax payment consultation services in a foreign language is also available.

1310. Taxation

Foreign Language Tax Payment Consultation Counter (English)
Tuesday
Monday, Thursday and Friday
Fourth Saturday

11:30 – 15:00, 16:00 – 20:00
8:30 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00
8:30 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00*The schedule is subject to change.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Taxation Division / Nozei Ka☎ 0466-50-3509

Note

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11. Fujisawa Shimin Byoin (Fujisawa City Hospital)
Phone：0466-25-3111
 Address：2-6-1 Fujisawa, Fujisawa〇 Number of beds：530 beds for general patients
6 beds for infectious disease patients
Here

Transportation Guide──────────────

① By Train: Get off at “Fujisawa Honmachi Station” of
Odakyu Enoshima Line and walk for about 10 min.
② By Bus: Take bus with one of following signs <藤(Fuji)08,
藤 10, 藤 13, 藤 45, 藤 46, or 藤 58 > via “Fujisawa
Shimin Byoin” from JR Fujisawa Station North Bus
Terminal and get off at “Fujisawa Shimin Byoin” busstop. The bus arrives in front of the hospital.
￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣○oFujisawa
Honmachi
Station｡A. Outpatient Clinic
Fujisawa City Hospital accepts patients on referral basis from local medical institutions. Pleasebe sure to make an appointment (by going through a referral procedure or a phone consultation
with Fujisawa City Hospital) and come to the hospital.
●Consultation Days: Mon-Fri (Except Holidays and Year end/New Year)●Consultation Hours: Vary according to appointment.

If you don’t have a referral from a local medical institution, you will becharged an extra fee in addition to the medical cost.
If you are insured, make sure to bring the health insurance card. Otherwise, you
are responsible for the full charge of your medical cost.
◆Specialized Outpatient Clinic
If a local medical institution determines that a patient requires a special treatment or a detailed
examination, they will contact the “Outpatient Appointment Center” at the City Hospital and go
through a referral appointment procedure. In such a case, please follow the doctor’s instruction
and come to the hospital with a referral letter on the scheduled date.
● Departments ●Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Transplant Nephrology, Neurology,
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Palliative Care Medicine,
Breast Surgery, Respiration Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Urology, Kidney
Transplant Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology,
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rehabilitation, Radiation Therapy, Anesthesiology, Dentistry and Oral Surgery◆Pediatrics
The hospital accepts patients without referrals from local medical institutions and examin on
first come first served basis.
（Reception Hours: 8:30am～11:00am）

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B. Visiting Patient in Hospital (Get-well Visit)
When you visit a patient in Fujisawa City Hospital, please go to the visitor reception desk on
the 1st floor of the East Building, and write your address and name on the visitor card. Aftercompleting the reception procedure and receiving a visitor badge, you can proceed to the inpatientward. The hospital may place a restriction on visiting patients due to prevalence of an infectious
disease or other reasons. It is recommended that you check the hospital website etc. before visiting.
● Visiting hours ●3:00 pm 7:00 pm (common to all days of week, all wards)

C. Holiday & Nighttime Outpatient Clinic and Emergency AcceptanceIn cooperation with Fujisawa Medical Association, the City of Fujisawa
establishes an emergency care system that has systems of on-duty doctor
at home and holiday and nighttime emergency clinic. (For details please
read “26. Emergency Medical Care” section of this booklet）

D. Medical Interpretation Service(Spanish/Portuguese/Chinese/English and other languages)
At Fujisawa City Hospital, a patient can request for the medical interpretation volunteer service
only if he/she could not be accompanied by a Japanese-speaking family member or friend, and hasa language barrier concern at the consultation and checkup. To use this service, you need to bookin advance, since MIC Kanagawa (a medical interpreter dispatch system) sends interpreters to
the hospital by request. Please contact the Comprehensive Patient Support Center of the hospital
after your appointment date is determined.

* Medical Institutions with Medical Interpreter
There are several hospitals in Fujisawa where medical interpreters areavailable. Please contact each hospital for details.
Hospital☎PhoneFujisawa City Hospital

0466-25-3111

2-6-1 Fujisawa, Fujisawa

Shonan Fujisawa Tokushukai Hospital

0466-35-1177

1-5-1 Tsujido Kandai, Fujisawa

Fujisawa Shonandai Hospital

0466-44-1451

2345 Takakura, Fujisawa

Column ❸Address

Categories of medical institutions

A “medical institution” means any of the followings: hospital, doctor’s office, infirmary, and clinic.
They are categorized in two major groups depending on their hospitalization facilities and examinationequipment.
“Hospital” ･･･････････････････････････････Fully-appointed medical institution with hospitalization
facilities and examination equipment.
“Doctor’s office/infirmary/clinic”･････････Medical institution with less than 20 beds (or no bed).
If you receive a treatment at a hospital without a referral from a local medical institution, you may haveto pay an extra fee. It is better that you consult a doctor at a local institution first, and then go to a hospitalif they decide you require a more specialized treatment.

1612. National Health Insurance
Public health insurance is a system of mutual help in which everyone pays the premium andaimes to reduce the expences required for a treatment in case of illness or injury. In Japan, allresidents must enroll in a public health insurance system.
There are two types of public health insurance systems; the Employees’ Health Insurance
system that you can enroll in at your company and the National Health Insurance system thatyou can enroll in at your municipality. The National Health Insurance is an insurance system forpeople who are not covered by the company's health insurance. If you enroll in the National Health
Insurance, you will be given a National Health Insurance Card*, etc. Pleaseshow your Myna Health Insurance Card (integrated My Number Health
Insurance Card) or a conventional Health Insurance Card at the hospital or thepharmacy counter. Such health insurance certificate can only be used by the holder
him/herself. Please keep it in a safe place.
Note*: “Qualification Certificate” or “Announcement of Qualification Information” will be issued
after December 2, 2024.

A. How to Enroll National Health Insurance System
In case, non-Japanese residents who have resident registration with the City of Fujisawa andpossess residence status that exceeds three months cannot join the social insurance of the work
place, they are required to apply for National Health Insurance of the City of Fujisawa.
When
Moved in from anothermunicipality to Fujisawa

Resigned from employment(When withdrew fromcompany’s Health Insurance)

Required documents□ Residence Card orSpecial Permanent Resident Certificate□ Document that proves your move-out

Notify to・Citizen Service Center on the 1st floorof the Main City Hall Building
・Community Centers□ A form of identification (Residence Card)・Health Insurance and Pension Division□ “Certificate for Loss of Social InsurancestQualification” or “Certificate of
Resignation” issued by the employer□ My Number Card *if applicant has one(Hoken Nenkin Ka) on the 1 floor of
the Main City Hall Building
・Community Centers

B. Withdraw from National Health Insurance System
You cannot use the national health insurance certificate issued by the City of Fujisawa if youlive in another municipality. You also cannot use it if you enrolled in an employees’ healthinsurance system at a company. Therefore, if one of the followings applies to you, please returnthe certificate and settle the unpaid premium.
When
Moving out from Fujisawa City
to another municipality

Leaving Japan

Required documents□ National Health Insurance Card issued by・Citizen Service Center on the 1st
Fujisawa City
floor of the Main City Hall Building□ Residence Card or Special Permanent・Community Centers
Resident Certificate
・Health Insurance and Pension
Division (Hoken Nenkin Ka) on the
Fujisawa City
1st floor of the Main City Hall
□ Social Insurance Card from the employer
Building□ My Number Card *if applicant has one
・Community Centers□ National Health Insurance Card issued byEnrolled in your company’s
health insurance

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C. When Address Changes by Moving within the City
When

Required documents

Notify to□ National Health Insurance Card issued by
Moved within Fujisawa City・Citizen Service Center on
Fujisawa City (Require that of all thethe 1st floor of the Main City
household members)
Hall Building□ Residence Card or Special Permanent・Community Centers
Resident Certificate

D. When the Status of Residence or Period of Stay Changes
If you are a foreign resident and your Fujisawa City insurance card has the same expiration date as your residence card,
please follow the procedure to change your Fujisawa City insurance card when you renew your residence card.
When

Renewal of Residence Card

Required documents□ National Health Insurance Card issued by
Fujisawa City

□ Residence Card
□ Passport

E. Insurance Premium

Notify to・Health Insurance andPension Division (Hoken
Nenkin Ka) on the 1st floorof the Main City Hall
Building
・Community Centers

Premium for national health insurance is imposed from the month of enrollment. Premium
amount may vary depending on number of insured members and/or amount of the householdincome.
If you are expecting a child birth, you may apply for a premium reduction starting six months
prior to the due date.
If you are 64 years old or younger and leaving a company upon the company’s request, you may
apply for a premium reduction.
A premium payment slip will be sent to the head of a household in the following month ofenrollment. Upon receiving, please pay the amount shown on the slip.
<Payment methods>
1. Account transfer:
You can take the procedure at a bank or via internet, or send a“bank transfer request form” which is available at the City Halland Community Centers to the City Hall. The account transfer is a recommended
payment method since it is a convenient and secure way of payment and it would
help you make the monthly payment without delay.
2. Payment notice:・ At the counter: make the payment at the counter of a bank, convenient store, the City
Hall or a Community Center・ PayPay/LINE Pay: scan the bar code on the payment notice with your smartphone andmake the payment
・ Pay-easy: use the electronic payment service through your smartphone, computer or
ATM with money transfer function
・ Credit card: use your smartphone or computer. A fee will be charged.

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F. Various Benefits◆Lump-sum birth allowance 500,000 yen (420,000 yen for birth before March 31, 2023)
If a person covered by the National Health Insurance delivers a child, she is eligible to receive
the “Lump-Sum Childbirth Allowance”.
(1) If you are using direct payment system
The City of Fujisawa directly pays the lump-sum birth allowance to a medical institution.
For details, please contact the medical institution where you are going to deliver.
(2) If you are not using direct payment system
The payment will be made directly to you if you take the procedure for it after adelivery.
Required documents

Apply at

□ Agreement document (describes not using direct ・Health Insurance and Pension Division
payment system)(Hoken Nenkin Ka) on the 1st floor of theMain City Hall Building□Delivery expenses statement □ Insurance Card
□Personal seal (inkan)□ Bank passbook*Note: Lump-sum birth allowance would become invalid and not be paid after two years have passed
since the day after gave birth to a child.
*Please contact below if you wish to use the substitute receiver service.

◆Funeral allowance 50,000 yen
When a person covered by national health insurance is deceased, “funeral allowance” will be paid
to the person who held the funeral or cremation. You can apply for the allowance after thefuneral/cremation.at the counter of Health Insurance and Pension Service Division on the 1st
floor of the Main City Hall Building or at community centers. For the application, you need tobring the insurance card of the deceased person, bank passbook, thank you letter for attendanceat the funeral or voucher of funeral bill, and a form of identification (e.g. Individual Number
Card, Residence card or others) of the person who came to apply.
*Note: Funeral allowance would become invalid and not be paid after two years have passed since the
day after the funeral.

Required documents

Apply at□ Insurance Card of the deceased person□ Bank passbook of the applicant
・Health Insurance and Pension Division□ Thank you letter for attendance at the funeral or (Hoken Nenkin Ka) on the 1st floor of theMain City Hall Building
voucher of funeral bill
□ Identification material of the person who came to ・Community Centers
apply (e.g. My Number Card, Residence Card)*Note: Funeral allowance would become invalid and not be paid after two years have passed since the
day after the funeral.

◆High Medical Expenses
This is the money you can get when the amount of money you paid to the hospital in amonth becomes high due to hospitalization or surgery. To receive the high medical
expenses, Fujisawa City will send you a letter about three months after you are
hospitalized or have surgery. When you receive the letter, write down your name, address,
and the account you want to transfer, and bring the letter to the health insurance andpension division on the 1st floor of the main city hall or to each Community Centers.
* Note: Eligibility of receiving high medical expenses expires after two years since receiving the letter.

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12. National Health Insurance◆Limit Approval Certificate/ Standard Reduced Copayment Certificate
If you are eligible for the High Medical Expenses, you can apply for the certificate in advance, andsubmit it at the reception of the medical institution, so the amount of the medical fee to be paid
for hospitalization or receiving medical care will be limited up to the designated amount based onyour income. This procedure is not necessary for holders of Myna Health Insurance Card.
◆Medical Expenses
If you don't have your health insurance card at the hospital due to a sudden illness or injury andyou pay the full amount to the hospital, you will get the money by applying later. The money to be
paid is determined according to the insurance copayment ratio; 70% if you bear 30%, 80% if you
bear 20% of the total medical cost.
Required documents

Apply at□Medical Fee Receipt from the hospital・Health Insurance and Pension Division□Medical Fee Statement from the hospital(Hoken Nenkin Ka) on the 1st floor of theMain City Hall Building□Insurance Card
□Bank passbook or bank card
* Please note that you will not be able to receive medical expenses if two years have passed since
you paid the amount to the hospital.

G. When You Go to Medical Institutions (Hospital etc.)

When you are going to a medical institution such as a hospital, be sure to bring your Myna
Health Insurance Card or other health insurance card and show it at the reception. By showing
such certificate, you only need to pay 30% (20% for a child before entering an elementary school,
20% or 30% for a person aged 70 or older) of the total medical expenses as copayment. However,
you might have to pay the full medical expenses for particular medical treatment such as a healthcheckup, preventive injection (vaccination), normal pregnancy/delivery, and special dental
treatment.
Please contact the division below in case you consult with a hospital due to a traffic accident.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Insurance and Pension Service Division/Hoken Nenkin Ka☎ 0466-50-3520

H. Medical Check-up for National Health Insurance Holder

There are two types of medical checkups provided. “Health checkup” is a medical checkup for
people aged 31 to 39. “Kokuho” is a specific medical checkup for people aged 40 to 74. A medical
checkup certificate will be mailed to those who are eligible to receive the medical checkup. Whenyou receive the certificate, please receive the medical checkup at a designated medical institution.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Promotion Division / Kenko Zukuri Ka
On the1st floor of South Health Center in Health Center Building
2131-1 Kugenuma, Fujisawa☎ 0466-21-7344

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13. The Latter-stage Medical Care System
for the Elderly
Each prefecture manages the Latter-stage Medical Care System for the Elderly that covers
people aged 75 and older and those aged 65 to 74 with certain disabilities.

A. Insurance Cards
If an insurance holder consults with a medical institution such as a hospital,
bring Myna Health Insurance Card or other health insurance card and present itat the reception. By showing such health insurance certificates, the person will
have to pay only 10% to 30% of total medical cost (medical treatment covered byhealth insurance) as a copayment. However, the insurance holder may need tobear the full expense for particular treatments such as a health checkup,
preventive injection (vaccination), particular dental treatment, and so on.
Note: “Qualification Certificate” or “Announcement of Qualification
Information” will be issued after December 2, 2024.

B. How to Enroll the Latter-stage Medical Care System for the Elderly
Those who are age of 75 and older will be switched from National Health Insurance or otherinsurances to the Latter-stage medical care system for the elderly. And also those who are aged
65 to 74 with certain disabilities may be enrolled after going through a procedure.
*For inquiry about details of how to apply for and withdraw from the system, please contact thedivision.

C. Procedure for Changing the Certificate when Moving
When an insurance holder moves within Fujisawa, the person is required to go through aprocedure to change their certificate.
If an insurance holder moves out from Fujisawa to another municipality or leaves Japan, theperson is required to go through a procedure to return their certificate.

D. Payment of Benefit
The Latter-stage Medical Care System has a partial reimbursement policy of “medical expense”,“high-cost medical care”, and others for insurance holders.
If an insurance holder deceases, “funeral allowance of 50,000 yen” will be paid to the person who
held the funeral or cremation by application.

E. Payment of Premium
Premium payment for the Latter-stage Medical Care System for the elderly is imposed from themonth of enrollment. Premium amount may be determined depending on the income of previous
year, and the insurance holder will receive a notification that indicates premium amount andpayment instruction in the next month of the month of enrollment or the month after that. Also anotification about premium amount and payment instruction for the year will be sent in July each
year.

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13. The Latter-stage Medical Care System for the Elderly<Payment methods>
1. Account transfer:
You can take the procedure at a bank or via internet, or send a “bank transfer request form”
which is available at the City Hall and Community Centers to the City Hall. The accounttransfer is a recommended payment method since it is a convenient and secure wayof payment and it would help you make the monthly payment without delay.
2. Payment notice:・ At the counter: make the payment at the counter of abank, convenient store, the City Hall or a Community
Center・ PayPay/LINE Pay: scan the bar code on the payment
notice with your smartphone and make the payment
・ Pay-easy: use electronic payment service throughyour smartphone, computer or ATM with moneytransfer function
Credit card: use your smartphone or computer. A fee will be charged.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Insurance and Pension Service Division / Hoken Nenkin Ka ☎ 0466-50-3575

Note

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14. National Pension System
People including non-Japanese who are age between 20 and 59 and residing in Japan
should enroll in a pension plan.

A. Pension Enrollment Procedures
A person who is employed by a company and his/her spouse will do thepension enrollment procedure at the company. Others need to go throughthe procedure to enroll the National Pension System at the City Hall.

B. Pension PremiumMonthly premium amount for the period of April 2024 to March 2025 is 16,980 yen. Payment
methods are by the payment slip, bank withdrawal, credit card or payment application on mobile
phone.
You should apply for contribution payment exemption if you are unable to pay the contribution.
When a person who is enrolled in the National Pension Plan gives birth to a child, the person
can go through a procedure for contribution payment exemption from six months before having
the child.

C. When to Receive Pension Benefit
Those who have paid the National Pension contribution for more than
10 years may receive the Old-age Basic Pension starting from age 65. The
amount of benefit a person receives would increase if the person mademore months of contribution payment.
In addition to the Old-age Basic Pension, the National Pension Plan has the Disability Basic
Pension which is a person with a disability may receive and the Survivor’s Basic Pension which a
spouse or children may receive when a family member dies while enrolled in the National Pension
Plan.

D. If You No Longer Reside in Japan
If a foreign national who has contributed to the National Pension Plan for
more than six months and no longer reside in Japan, they can take a procedure
to receive a lump-sum withdrawal payment instead of receiving pension
benefits.
Please contact Health Insurance and Pension Service Division/Hoken Nenkin Ka for
an amount and a procedure of the lump-sum withdrawal payment.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Insurance and Pension Service Division / Hoken Nenkin Ka ☎ 0466-50-3521

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Column ❹Neighborhood Council &Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood council and neighborhood association are the organizations that consist ofresidents in the same community for the purpose of improving their community life. Functionsof the organizations are to strengthen the solidarity and mutual assistance by conducting
events, festivals, and emergency drills in each community.
Especially at the time of disaster such as an earthquake, you mightfeel reassured if you can call out to each other, help each other, andevacuate together.
Notice from the neighborhood council/association is informed to eachhousehold by passing on a file called “Kairan-ban” that contains
announcements.
It is recommended that you join the organizations to get acquainted
and have better communication with your neighbors.

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15. Long-term Care Insurance System
By paying a part of expense, a person who is enrolled in long-term care insurance andhas paid its premium will be able to use services of the long-term care insurance system
if they need care services when they become an elderly person or suffer from a special
disease.
Long-term care insurance system is a system that everyone who are enrolled in
pays the long-term care insurance premium and help each other out when they need.

A. Person who Enrolls in Long-term Care Insurance System andEnrollment Procedures(1) Person who is age between 40 and 64
Non-Japanese residents who have lived in Japan for more than a year and been covered by a“medical insurance” will enroll in long-term care insurance. No enrollment procedures required.
(2) Person who is age 65 and older
When non-Japanese residents who have lived in Japan for more than a year turn 65 years old,they will enroll in long-term care insurance. No enrollment procedures required.

B. Long-term Care Insurance Premium
A person who is enrolled in long-term care insurance needs to pay long-term care insurance
premium. Premium amount may be determined depending on the income of previous year.
(1) Person who is age between 40 and 64
You will pay the premium when you pay the premium of the medical insurance.
*Medical insurance premium payment includes payment of long-term care insurance premium
payment.
(2) Person who is age 65 and older
The amount of your premium will be withheld from your pension.
*Payment you will receive = pension benefit – long-term care insurance premiumSome people choose to pay the premium by a payment slip. When you receive a payment notice,please make a payment through a bank, a convenience store, City Hall or Community Centers.
You can also pay by Pay-easy or online using credit cards. Details are on the reverse side of thepayment notice.

C. Long-term Care Insurance Card
Long-term care insurance card is a piece of paper that a person will show when
they receive long-term care insurance services. The card is also used for aprocedure to certify how much the person needs care.
The card will be mailed to you when you turn 65 years old.
か い ご ほ け ん ひ ほけんしゃしょうLong-term care insurance card is a thick yellow piece of paper and letters “介護保険被保険者証”
which means Insurance Card of Long-term Care Insurance System are printed.
Those who are age between 40 and 64 will receive the card after the certification application iscompleted. When you receive your card, please keep it safe.
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D. A person who can Use Long-term Care Insurance Services
Those who were certified as a “person who needs care” by the City Hall and fell into one of thefollowing categories: eligible for services, requiring assistance 1-2, or requiring nursing care 1-5.
*The services are not for everyone.

E. If You Think You Need Services of Long-term Care Insurance
If you think you need care services, please consult with nearby Ikiiki Support Center, Nursingcare Insurance Service Division in the City Hall or the counter at Community Centers.

F. Certification Application and Related Information(1) Basic check list◼

Who are eligible to answer the questionnaire: A person aged 65 and older◼

Where can you answer the questionnaire: Nearby Ikiiki Support Center◼

Required documents: Long-term Care Insurance Card

(2) Certification application◼

Who can apply: A person age 65 and older, or a person age between 40 and 64 and has a
special disease◼

Where can you apply for it: Nursing-care Insurance Service Division in the City Hall or
Community centers*The person who completes the procedure may not be the person himself / herself.
◼

Required documents: Long-term care insurance card or a medical insurance certificate
and a note with the name of doctor and hospital that you are consulting with.

*Once the certification application procedure is made, the City Hall will examine how much care
the applicant needs. After the examination, the person who are certified as a “person who needscare” can use the long-term care insurance services.

G. Services Provided by Long-term Care Insurance
There are services such as a nursing-care service at a care receiver’s own house, a care receiver
visits a facility and receives services, and a care receiver lives in a facility and receives services.
Moreover, services include mounting handrail and make care receiver’s life comfortable at theirown house, or they could borrow nursing care products such as a wheelchair.
A care receiver will consult with a care specialist, a care manager and determine which productwould be suitable for them.
Please consult with Nursing-care Insurance Service Division in the City Hall for details.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Nursing-care Insurance Service Division / Kaigo Hoken Ka☎ 0466-50-3527
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16. Disabilities Related Certificates andSystem of Medical Payment for Services
and Supports for Persons with Disabilities
A. Certificates Related to Disabilities
Certificates related to disabilities which are issued to whom a doctor diagnosed as having
certain disabilities, while an issuance of an intellectual disabilities certificate is made in
じ ど う そうだんじょ
accordance with the determination made by Child Guidance Center/児童相談所 Jido Sodan Jo or
そうごうりょういくそうだん
Medical Care and Counseling Center for Children with Disabilities/総合 療 育 相談センター Sogo
Ryoiku Sodan Center, allow such person to receive discounts on welfare services/utilities, othersupports, and services.
A disability certificate indicates a level according to the degree of disabilities. Support services
and grants differ depending on the degree.
◆Physical Disability Certificate
Who may apply
ApplicantRequired
documents forthe application

Person whom a doctor diagnosed with physical disabilities
Individuals (Substitute application is possible)□ Medical certificate (written by a designated doctor)*Designated form is required.
□ One sheet of photograph(4 cm long x 3 cm wide / Upper body / No hat / Photographed within 1 year)□ My Number Card (or a document verifying his/her Individual Number and a formof identification)□ If applied by a proxy, his/her identification document◆Rehabilitation Certificate
Who may apply

Person who is diagnosed as having an intellectual disabilities by Child GuidanceCenter or Medical Care and Counseling Center for Children with Disabilities

ApplicantIndividuals, parents/guardians (Substitute application is possible)

Required□ One sheet of photograph (4 cm long x 3 cm wide / Upper body /No hat / Photographed within 1 year)□ My Number Card (or a document verifying his/her Individual

documents forthe application

Number and a form of identification)□ If applied by a guardian or a proxy, his/her identification document◆Mental Disability Certificate
Who may apply
ApplicantRequired
documents forthe application

Person whom a doctor diagnosed with mental disability that causes restriction on
daily and social life for long period of time
Individuals (Substitute application is possible)□ Medical certificate (must be filled by a doctor in a form designated by Kanagawa
Prefecture), or a person who receives a disability pension due to their mental
disability needs to present the disability pension certificate and the transfer
notification of disability pension□ One sheet of photograph (4 cm long x 3 cm wide / Upper body / No hat /Photographed within 1 year)□ Seal of the individual□ My Number Card (or a document verifying his/her My Number and a form ofidentification)□ If applied by a proxy, his/her identification document27

16. Disabilities Related Certificates and System of Medical
Payment for Services and Supports for Persons with Disabilities

B. Medical Expenses for Services and Supports for Persons with Disabilities(Psychiatry Clinic Visit)
It is a support system that if you intend to make continuous visit to psychiatry
clinic, self-pay burden of the costs at a medical institution (one location) andpharmacies (two locations) are reduced to 10%. A self-pay burden ceiling for amonth will be set based on individual municipal tax and other taxes paid by the
person who is covered by the same medical insurance with the applicant.
ApplicantIndividuals (Substitute application is possible)□ Medical certificate (must be written by a doctor in designated medical
institutes on a form designated by Kanagawa Prefecture)□ Something that indicates name and address of the medical institution andNecessary

pharmacies that you visit

documents for the□ Copies of the medical insurance certificates of all the members who areapplication

covered by the same medical insurance as the applicant□ Individual Number Card (or a document verifying his/her Individual Number
and a form of identification)□ If applied by a proxy, his/her identification document*In some cases, you might be requested to present documents that prove such as amount of city
tax you paid.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Support Services Division for Persons with Disabilities / Shogaisha Shien Ka ☎ 0466-50-3528

Column ❺Help MarkThis is a sign which shows persons with disabilities,
incurable diseases, and those who are pregnant needsupport by surroundings.
If you find a person with this sign being troubled, pleaseoffer a help.

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17. Adult Health
A. Types of Cancer Screening
You may have cancer screenings at designated medical institutions in the Cityof Fujisawa once a year. You have to make an appoint to have the screenings. The
City will send a certificate to those who are subject to the checkup.
Person who is subject

Self-payment amount (Aged 70 or older is free)

Lung Cancer
Screening
Bowel Cancer
Screening
Stomach Cancer
Screening(Barium test)

Person turning 40 thisfiscal year or older

Stomach Cancer
Risk Examination(Endoscopy)

Person turning an evennumber age that is 50 orolder this fiscal year

Stomach Cancer
Risk Examination(ABC examination)

Person turning 40, 45,
1,000 yen
50, 55, 60, 65, 70 this*Aged 70 or older will also be charged
fiscal year
Female turning an even
⚫ Aged 50 or older/ Single reading
1,800 yennumber age of 40 orolder this fiscal year
⚫ Aged 40-49/ Double reading
3,000 yen
*1 *3 *4
Female turning an evennumber age of 20 or
2,000 yenolder this fiscal year
*2 *3 *5

Breast Cancer
Screening(Mammography)
Cervical Cancer
Screening
Prostate Cancer
Screening

600 yen
600 yen
3,000 yen

Male turning 50 thisfiscal year or older

3,000 yen

1,000 yen
*Aged 70 or older will also be charged*1: A person turning age 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 can receive the screening free of charge.
*2: A person turning age 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 can receive the screening free of charge.
*3: A person who is an odd number age and did not receive the screening last fiscal year.
The screening is not free.
*4: Applicable to people born between April 2, 1983 and April 1, 1984. (Free)*5: Applicable to people born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2004. (Free)

B. Hepatitis Virus Screening
You may receive hepatitis virus screening at designated medical institutions. Some medical
institutions may require you to make an appointment. The City will send a certificate to those
who are subject to the checkup.
Person who is subject to checkup

Hepatitis Virus
Screening□ Person turning age 40 this fiscal year
□ Person aged 41 or older and diagnosed with
hepatic dysfunction and haven’t had acheckup□ Person aged 41 or older and haven’t had acheckup29

Self-pay amount
1,200 yen
*Aged 70 or older will
also be charged

17. Adult HealthC. Adult Dental Checkup
You may receive adult dental checkup at designated dental medical institutions. Some medical
institutions might ask you to make an appointment. The City will send a certificate to those whoare subject to the checkup.
Person who is subject to checkup
Adult Dental
Checkup

Person turning age
20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70,80
this fiscal year

Self-pay amount
500 yen*70 years old and overare also charged

D. Health Checkup for the Latter-Stage Elderly and Welfare Recipient
The City of Fujisawa provides health checkup for those who are covered by the Latterstage Medical Care System for the Elderly and public assistance recipients who
are aged 40 or older. For those who can receive the health checkup, the City will
send a checkup certificate; bring the checkup certificate to receive the healthcheckup at a designated medical institution upon making an appointment.

E. Influenza Vaccination for Elderlies
Vaccination is available for people who are aged 65 or older on the day that they receive one atdesignated medical institutions upon making an appointment with self-pay amount of 1,600 yen.
Those who are between age of 60 and 64 with heart, kidney, or respiratory system diseases(degree of the condition equivalent to physical disability certificate class 1) may receive thevaccination with self-pay amount of 1,600 yen.

F. Pneumococcal Vaccination
People of age 65 and those between the ages 60 and 64 who have chronic diseases (heart, kidney,
respiratory system, etc., of which degree of condition equivalent to Class 1 of the Physical
Disability Certificate) are eligible to take a pneumococcal vaccination at a designated medical
institution for 2,700 yen as a copayment. However, those who have received a pneumococcal
vaccination in the past are not eligible for this grant.
Please make an appointment with a designated medical institution and get a vaccination.

G. Phase 5 Routine Rubella Vaccination
A protective inoculation that includes a vaccination against rubella called MR vaccine is being
provided during the period until March 31, 2025 for male adults who were born between April 2,
1962 and April 1, 1979. The City will send a notification to those who are eligible, so make an
appointment with a designated medical institution first and bring the notification when you
receive the vaccination at the medical institution. The vaccination is provided free of charge.

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H. Rubella Vaccination (Voluntary Vaccination)
Those women who are planning or expecting a pregnancy and a partner of the pregnant woman;
the one whose name is on Paternal Column of Maternal and Child Health Handbook, may receive
vaccinations with self-payment of Measles/Rubella (MR) at 3,400 yen and Rubella at 2,000 yen ata designated medical institution upon making an appointment.

I. Counseling on Health Issues
The City of Fujisawa provides counseling services on the following health related issues.
Please contact Health Promotion Division/ Kenko Zukuri Ka directly for details.
Counselor
Lifestyle Disease

Content

Health nurse

Consultation on lifestyle disease prevention with

Prevention Counseling

Dietitianreference of the result of health checkup

Dental and Oral

DentistConsultation
Women’s Health
Consultation

Dental hygienist
Health nurse

Consultation on dental and oral health
Consultation on physical and mental health ofwomen

Consultation for ones
who want to quit

Health nurse

Consultation for ones who want to quit smoking

smoking

J. COVID-19 Vaccination for the Elderly (Plans)
People of ages 65 or above (as of the day of receiving the vaccination) are eligible to receive a
COVID-19 vaccination at a subsidized rate by booking with a designated medical institution.
Those between the ages 60 and 64 who have chronic diseases (heart, kidney, respiratory system,
etc., of which degree of condition equivalent to Class 1 of the Physical Disability Certificate) are
eligible as well. Since the details are subject to change, please refer to the newsletter or thewebsite of the city for information such as copayments.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Promotion Division / Kenko Zukuri Ka☎ 0466-21-7344 (Medical checkup, cancer screening)☎ 0466-21-7351 (Vaccination)☎ 0466-50-8430 (Health consultation)31

18. Pregnancy & Childbirth
A. Pregnancy Notification
Please notify the City Hall when a doctor confirms your pregnancy.
ApplicantIndividual (pregnant woman), husband, a parent of either spouse

Notify to□ Health Promotion Division in South and North Health Centers□Child and Youth Affairs Division on the 3rd floor of the Main City
Hall Building□ Community centers□ My Number Card or Individual Number Notification Card of thepersonRequiredDocuments □ Notifier’s identification document (Driver’s license etc.)□ Letter of proxy is necessary if the person who comes to theservice counter is not the one who is pregnant

B. Maternal and Child Health Handbook
Maternal and child health handbook is a handbook used to record health condition of motherand child including growth of the baby and vaccination information from the time of
pregnancy/childbirth to childcare. It is issued to those who notify the pregnancy.
The handbook is available in Spanish, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian,
Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Nepalese in addition to Japanese. Foreign language editions ofMaternal and child health handbook are only issued at South and North Health Centers.

C. Medical Examination for the Expectant and Nursing Mother
Expectant/nursing mothers will receive vouchers for subsidies that can be used to get medical
examinations at hospitals in Kanagawa Prefecture during pregnancy or postpartum period. For
multiple pregnancy/births, five additional vouchers will be given. These ‘Vouchers for Subsidies
for Expectant and Nursing Mother’s Medical Examinations’ are handed out together with theMaternal and Child Health Handbook. If you have received the handbook from anothermunicipality and moved into Fujisawa, you may receive some vouchers basedon the week numbers of pregnancy. If you could not use the voucher at thehospital you went and paid the full examination fee, you may apply for therefund system. Please inquire us in such a case.

D. Hearing Examination for Newborn Child
Together with the vouchers for the expectant and nursing mother, you will also receive a voucher
for subsidies that can be used for a newborn child to get a hearing examination at hospitals in
Kanagawa Prefecture. Grant recipients are children under six months old, and it is granted only
once per child. The amount of the grant may be different depending on the type of examination
taken; 3,000 yen for ABR and AABR, and, 1,500 yen for OAE. If you could not use the voucher at
the hospital you went to and paid the full amount of the examination fee, you may apply for therefund system. Please inquire us in such a case.

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Pregnancy & Childbirth

E. Childbirth and Child-Rearing Support Program
You will have an interview at the time of pregnancy notification, eighthmonth pregnancy (if you request), and the Hello Baby Visit after childbirthand be offered consultation regarding pregnancy and child-rearing issues. You will
also receive ¥50,000 as a Childbirth Support Benefit after having the interview at
the time of pregnancy notification, and another ¥50,000 as a Child-Rearing
Support Benefit after having the interview at the time of Hello Baby Visit.

F. Maternity Class
Maternity class is offered to those who will be mothers and fathers for the first time to acquire
knowledge about pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and to become cooperative in raising their child.

G. Konnichiwa Aka-chan Service -Hello Baby VisitA health nurse or other specialists will visit all the mothers and babies within 4months after delivery. They will measure the baby and provide advices on healthconditions and infant rearing.

H. Postpartum Care
Consultation (about breastfeeding, caring of the baby, etc.) or temporary care (when needing arest, etc.) by midwives at home or designated facilities are available at subsidized rates formothers within one year after childbirth. A request must be made in advance if you acquired theMaternal and Child Health Handbook before April, 2024.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Promotion Division / Kenko Zukuri Ka
・South Health Center☎ 0466-50-3522
・North Health Center☎ 0466-50-8215

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19. Child Related Allowances
A. Child Allowance/Special Benefit
Please apply if the conditions are applicable to your situation.
Person whose income exceeds the upper limit is not eligible for the allowance/benefit.
Eligible Person
Application Period
Place to submit
application

Person who is rearing a child of ages between 0 – 15 (until the closest
March 31 after turning 15) who lives in Japan
Within 15 days after childbirth/moving inChild Rearing Provision DivisionCommunity Centers (including Ishikawa Branch)
Muraoka Community Hall

It is scheduled that the allowance/benefit payment rules will be revised in October, 2024. Pleaserefer to the city’s website for detailed information or inquire the Child Rearing Provision Division.

B. Child Rearing Allowance
Please apply if the conditions are applicable to your situation.
Person whose income exceeds the upper limit is not eligible for theallowance.
Eligible Person

Allowance Payment
PeriodPlace to submit
application

Person who is rearing a child on his/her own due to divorce, etc., or, who
is fostering a child in place of the parents(Even if not rearing on his/her own, there are cases that the allowanceis granted, if either of the parents has a considerably severe disability.)
Until the closest March 31 after the child had turned 18(If the child has a severe disability, until he/she turns 20)Child Rearing Provision Division

C. Special Child Rearing Allowance
Please apply if the conditions are applicable to your situation.
Person whose income exceeds the upper limit is not eligible for the allowance.
Eligible Person
Allowance Payment
PeriodPlace to submit
application

Person who is rearing a child under the age 20 with a severe disability(mental, intellectual or physical)
Until the closest March 31 after the child had turned 18(If the child has a severe disability, until he/she turns 20)Child Rearing Provision DivisionCommunity Centers (including Ishikawa Branch)
Muraoka Community Hall≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Child Rearing Provision Division / Kosodate Kyufu Ka

34☎ 0466-50-3580

20. Child Care Support Programs
A. Child Care Support Center
There are 4 Child Care Support Centers in Fujisawa. You can talk or consult with Child Rearing
Advisors about child-raising, and children could play around freely without any charge.

“I want to relax and chat withsomeone…”“I’m always alone with my childat home…”“I have just moved in to thecommunity and don’t knowwhat kinds of service areavailable…”≪Child-raising Circle (Kosodate Hiroba)≫
A place where you can spend time with yourchild/children.

≪Child-raising Consultation≫
You can consult a childcare advisor.. Also useful
information about child-rearing is provided.

“I need someone to talk about
my feelings…”

Child Care Support Center

Monday-Saturday(Closed: Sunday, Holiday, Yearend, New

Year’s Holidays)
Fujisawa Child Care Support Center(Waku Waku Hiroba)

Child-raising Circle/Kosodate Hiroba:
10:00am-3:30pm

 1-11-5 Kugenuma Ishigami, Fujisawa

(In Fujisawa Nursery School)☎ & Fax 0466-22-7037

Shonandai Child Care Support Center(Pyon Pyon Hiroba)

Consultation: 9:00am-4:00pm
Child-raising Circle/Kosodate Hiroba:
9:00am-4:30pm

 1-8 Shonandai, FujisawaConsultation: 8:30am-5:00pm(on B1 floor in the Shonandai Cultural Center)☎

0466-42-5533

Tsujido Child Care Support Center

Child-raising Circle/Kosodate Hiroba:(Poka Poka Hiroba)[Fax 0466-42-5539]

9:00am-4:30pm

 1-3-39 Tsujido Kandai, FujisawaConsultation: 8:30am-5:00pm(on 2nd floor of Takagi Biru (Building))☎

0466-33-2311

Mutsuai Child Care Support Center

Child-raising Circle/Kosodate Hiroba:(Uki Uki Hiroba)[Fax 0466-33-2332]

9:00am-4:30pm

 4-8-1 Kameino, FujisawaConsultation: 8:30am-5:00pm(on 2nd floor of Mutsuai Community Center)☎

0466-81-7722

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B. Meeting Circle (Tsudoi no Hiroba)
It is a place where child-rearing adults and their children can play and exchange with eachother. You can talk with other people and share information, or consult a childcare advisor.
You can use this homelike atmosphere place freely with no charges.
Meeting Circle (Tsudoi no Hiroba)
Kugenuma Meeting Circle (Kugenuma Tsudoi

Tue, Fri, Sun (Closed on the 3rd Friday, Holidays, Year end

no Hiroba)and New Year) 2-10-34 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa

10:00am-3:00pm(On the 2nd floor of New Building in Kugenuma Community
Center)☎Zengyo Meeting Circle (Zengyo Tsudoi no

Sun-Fri (Closed on the 2nd Thursday, Saturday,

Hiroba)Holidays, Year end and New year) 1-26-6 Zengyo, Fujisawa

0466-35-2366

10:00am-4:00pm Sun: 10:00am-3:00pm(In Kosodate Salon AIUEO)(four times per a month)

Fujigaoka Meeting Circle (Fujigaoka Tsudoi
no Hiroba)☎ 0466-82-0306
Mon-Fri (Closed on Holidays, Year end and New
year)
9:30am-3:30pm☎ 0466-25-2611

 2-3-5 Fujigaoka, Fujisawa(On the 2nd floor of Fuji-teria)

Nakasato Meeting Circle (Nakasato Tsudoi no
Hiroba) Nakasato Kodomo no Ie (Within Nakayoshi
Toride), 1721 Uchimodori, Fujisawa

Mon, Wed, Fri (Closed on
Holidays, Year end andNew year)
10:00am-3:00pm☎ 0466-48-4310

C. Family Support Center Service
It provides services, in which a parent who needs a babysitter and a person
who can provide baby-sitting service for children aged 0 to 6th grade ofelementary school can become members. Those who could provide child care
support will assist parents to raise their children.
However, you are asked to pay the cost for the baby-sitting service.
◆Support Services Offered:□ Pick-up and drop-off at nursery school or kindergarten and babysit until the parents comehome
□ Pick-up at children’s after school activity clubs and babysit until the parents come home
□ Babysit while parents are out for refreshment (e.g. going to hair salon, concert, etc.)□ Babysit when the child could not go to nursery school due to sickness and other reasons(babysit sick/recovered child)□ Babysit while the parents are on overnight business trip (could not take care of sick children)36

20. Child Care Support Program◆ Charge for service･･････Base rate for one child per an hour
Monday-Friday

700 yen│

Sat/Sun/Holidays/Year end and New Year

900 yen

10:00pm

Looking after sick child or recovered child

900 yen

10:00pm│
6:00am

900 yen

6:00am(Next Morning)*450 yen for overnight stay if child is 3 years old or older*Sick child or recovered child may not use the service* For the first one hour, even if you use the service for less than one hour, a full hourly charge

will be applied.
* If use of service exceeds one hour, half of the hourly charge will be added for every 30
minutes.
* The user needs to pay extra costs such as transportation fee.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫┌ Office of Fujisawa Family Support Center ──────────────────┐☎ 0466-50-8242 [Fax 0466-50-8257]

 1-1 Asahi-cho, Fujisawa, on the 2nd Floor of Fujisawa City Hall Annex Building*For more information, please contact the Fujisawa Family Support Centeron Mon-Fri between 9:00am-5:00pm by phone.
*Closed on Sat, Sun, Holidays, Year end and New Year (Dec. 29-Jan. 3)└──────────────────────────────────────────┘

D. Short stay and twilight stay of Children Services
There are facilities which parents can leave their children between age 2 and6th grade of elementary school, when parents have a difficulty taking care of
their children temporarily due to illness, childbirth, business trip, overtime
work, or ceremonial occasions.
There are two types of staying services: “short stay” is for an overnight and “twilightstay” is from the evening to night. Advanced registration is required. Please ask fordetails of the registration process and usage fees.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Child and Youth Affairs Division / Kodomo Katei Ka

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E. After School Activities Club for Children/Houkago Jido Club
There are after school activities clubs/houkago jido club in every elementary school district.
After school activities clubs are the clubs that look after elementary school students
whose parents are away from home on work or other reason.
Usage fees may vary depends on the grade of a student and income of the parents.
≪Contact (In Japanese)≫

Phone

Name of elementary school

Name of Club

Mutsuai ☆

Aoi KID’S Club

0466-84-1120

Tenjin ☆

Etosu Jido Club

0466-90-4872

Kameino Yancha Club

0466-21-8720

Kamenoko Club

0466-21-6007

Ohisama Kodomo Club

0466-86-3087

Green Club Shonan Okoshi

0466-90-5151

Green Club Shonan Okoshi 2

0466-81-9119

Sky Fujisawa

0466-33-5580

Shiinomi Club

0466-53-7711

Sakura Club

0466-55-2125

Daigiri ☆

Shonan Kodomo-mura Sirius

0466-47-6801

TakayaTakaya Kodomo Club

0466-65-0507

Yamatsu Kodomo Club

0466-36-4150

Yamatsu Kodomo Club 2nd floor

0466-90-3719

Yamatsu Kodomo Club West

0466-27-7266

Aozora Kugenuma

0466-47-7003

Aozora Tsujido

0466-53-8669

Nanairo Tsujido

0466-47-9001

Nanairo Koyo

0466-54-9444

Mo-ne Shinbayashi Jido Club

0466-55-6055

Mo-ne Ishigami Jido Club

0466-29-3830

Muraoka ☆

Fujikko Gakudo Club

0466-63-3971

Daido ☆

Del Sol Kids Club

0466-53-8078

KameinoOba
OkoshiFujisawa ☆
HonchoYamatsu
Kugenuma ☆
Tsujido ☆
Koyo ☆
Shinbayashi ☆

(Japanese)

Chogo, Fujimidai, Goshomi, Nakasato
Shonandai, Akihadai, Ishikawa, Matano,

Clubs operated by

Takinosawa, Komayose, Koito, Zengyo, Meiji,

Fujisawa-shi Mirai Sozo

Hatori, Oshimizu, Daido, Muraoka, Takasuna,Zaidan0466-21-6709

Hamami, Kounan, Katase
A “☆” after the name of elementary school indicates that the school district also has a club operated by
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Fujisawa-shi Mirai Sozo Zaidan.

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F. Children’s House/Jido-kan
Children’s house/Jido-kan is a playing place that children 18 years old and younger can use.
Young child should be accompanied by an adult.
In order not to get injured nor cause trouble to others, please follow the rules and play nice.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Name of children’s house

Address

Phone

Daigiri Jido-kan: Girikko land

976 Daigiri, Fujisawa

0466-50-7543

2-16-18 Tsujido

Tsujido Jido-kan: Tsujidomu

Higashikaigan, Fujisawa
3-16-9 Kugenuma

Koyo Jido-kan: Wanpaku world

Sakuragaoka, Fujisawa
2-1-14 Tsujido Nishikaigan,

Tsujido Sunayama Jido-kan: Gu-choki-pa

Fujisawa

Ishikawa Jido-kan: Bokenjima

1-1-21 Ishikawa, Fujisawa

0466-36-0893
0466-50-4150
0466-35-3959
0466-88-1888

G. Children’s Community House/Chiiki Kodomo no Ie
Children’s community house/Chiiki kodomo no ie is a playing place thatchildren who attend junior high schools and younger can use.
Young child should be accompanied by an adult.
In order not to get injured nor cause trouble to others, please follow the rules and play nice.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Name of children’s community house

AddressPhone

Shonandai Kodomono Ie: Maruta-goya

4-20-7 Shonandai, Fujisawa

0466-45-4392

Katase Kodomono Ie: Katase kodomo land

2-3-4 Katase, Fujisawa

0466-27-7409

Hatori Kodomo no Ie: Hatorinbo

4-3-16 Hatori, Fujisawa

0466-33-6334

Nakasato Kodomo no Ie: Nakayoshi toride

1721 Uchimodori, Fujisawa

0466-48-4310

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1-12-17 4th floor of F Place,

Fujisawa Kodomo no Ie: Fujikko toride

Hon-cho, Fujisawa
4-3-2 Honkugenuma,

Kugenuma Kodomo no Ie: Kugekko toride

Fujisawa

0466-24-3775
0466-34-7937

Okoshi Kodomo no Ie: Okkosi morinko house

2-8-3 Zengyozaka, Fujisawa

0466-81-9653

Oba Kodomo no Ie: Chibikko dome

5307-1 Oba, Fujisawa

0466-87-4235

Mutsuai Kodomo no Ie: Donguri kororin

548-6 Kameino, Fujisawa

0466-81-4263

Chogo Kodomo no Ie: Wanpaku-jyo

2195-1 Takakura, Fujisawa

0466-45-0080

Konan Kodomo no Ie: Hyokkori Konan-jima

5-11-8 Kugenumakaigan,
Fujisawa
1-9-16 Tsujido Motomachi,

Yamatsu Kodomo no Ie: Matsubokkuri

Fujisawa

0466-36-1988
0466-34-4331

Hon-cho Kodomo no Ie: Genki okoku

3-11-3 Hon-cho, Fujisawa

0466-28-4899

Akihadai Kodomo no Ie: Chibikko paradise3096-2 Endo, Fujisawa

0466-87-4225

Takaya Kodomo no Ie: Yuyu land

3-8-70 Watauchi, Fujisawa

0466-28-8839

Matano Kodomo no Ie: Matanokko house

3227-3 Kameino, Fujisawa

0466-83-1148

Muraoka Kodomo no Ie: Nobinobi land

1-12-15 Mirokuji, Fujisawa

0466-26-9311

Daido Kodomo no Ie: Wakuwaku land

2-3-5 Fujigaoka, Fujisawa

0466-23-1580≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Youth Division / Seishonen Ka ☎ 0466-50-8251

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21. Child HealthA. Periodic Vaccination*Please make an appointment with a designated medical institution to receive avaccination. When you are visiting the institution, bring Maternal and Child Health
Handbook and an ID that shows your address and date of birth of your child such as
Pediatric Medical Certificate (Shoni Iryo Shou) and Health Insurance Card.
Type of vaccination
MonovalentRotavirus

5
valence

Applicable age
Starting age of vaccination
From 6 weeks 0 day to 24
Initial doseweeks 0 day of age
must beadministered
From 6 weeks 0 day to 32
by 14 weeks 6
weeks 0 day of age
days of age
By 1 year old

Hepatitis B

Haemophilus influenzae
type B vaccine(Hib vaccine)*Standard vaccination period is between 2months and 9 months of age

Between2
monthsand by5 years ofage

Frequency and standard vaccination schedule
Twice with an interval of more than 27 daysThree times with an interval of more than 27 days
between each dose
Twice with an interval of more than 27 days; the thirdtime should have an interval of more than 139 days fromthe initial vaccination

Starting age ofvaccination

InitialThree times with intervals of 27 to 56
days by 1 year of age

From 2 months to 7 monthsof ageBoosterOnce with an interval of 7 to 13 months
after the initial vaccination

InitialTwice with an interval of 27 to 56 daysby 1 year of age

BoosterOnce with an interval of 7 to 13 months
after the initial vaccination

From 7 months to 12
months of age
From 1 year to 5 years ofage

Starting age ofvaccination

From 2 months to 7 monthsof agePediatric pneumococcal
vaccineBetween2
monthsand by5 years of
age

DTPP
(Diphtheria/
Tetanus/
Pertussis/
Polio)

Phase 2

InitialThree times with intervals of more than
27 days by 2 years of age*The second time should be given by 1
year of age; the third time would not begiven if a child is over 1 year of age

BoosterOnce with an interval of more than 60 days
and that should be after the day the childreaches 12 months of age after the initial
vaccination

InitialTwice at an interval of more than 27 days
*The second time should be given by 2
years of age; the second time would not
be given if a child is over 2 years of age

BoosterOnce after the initial vaccination with aninterval of more than 60 days and thatshould be after the day the child reaches
12 months of age

From 7 months to 12
months of age

From 1 year to 2 years ofage
From 2 years to 5 years ofage
Phase 1
InitialPhase 1
Booster

Once

Between 2 months and by 7 years and 6
months of age
Between 11 years and under 13 years ofage◎ Diphtheria and tetanus combined vaccine
would be given at Phase 2

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Twice with an interval of more than 60 days
Once
Three times with intervals of 20 to 56 days
Once with an interval of 12 to18 months after thephase 1, initial vaccinationOnce21. Child HealthType of vaccination

Applicable age
Starting age of vaccination
By turning 1 year of age

Frequency and standard vaccination schedule

BCG*Standard vaccination period is between 5months and 8 months of age

Once

Phase 1
Measlesrubella
Phase 2
vaccine (MR)Chickenpox

Between 1 year and by 2 years of age

Once

Between 5 years and under 7 years of age
and one year prior to school enrollment

Once

Japanese
encephalitis*1

Between 1 year and by 3 years of age

Twice with an interval of more than 3 months

Phase 1
InitialPhase 1
Booster

Between 3 years and by 7 years and 6
months of age*May receive the vaccination from 6
months of age if there is special condition

Once at an interval of approximately 1 year after thephase 1, initial vaccination

Phase 2

Between 9 years and under 13 years of age

Once

HPV vaccine(Cervical cancer vaccine)*Note 2

Twice at an interval of 6 to 28 days

Girls between the 6th grade in elementary
school and 1st year in high school

2 or 3 times*1Children who were born between April 2, 1995 and April 1, 2007 and have not received Phase 1 or 2
vaccinations for Japanese encephalitis may receive vaccination until they reach age of 20.

*2

For girls born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2008 who have not been vaccinated with HIV vaccine threetimes in the past, can inject the shortage in three years between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2025.

*

You can download foreign language versions of “Vaccination and Children’s Health” from Website of“Foundation of Vaccination Research Center” (http://www.yoboseshu-rc.com/publics/index/8). Please refer to it
for further information about vaccination.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Promotion Division / Kenko Zukuri Ka
・South Health Center☎ 0466-21-7351

B. Infants and Young Children’s Health Checkups
The city provides health checkups for infants and young children to promote healthy growth
and rearing support.
Subject age
4 months
9-10 months
1 year and 6 months
2 years and 6 months
3 years and 6 months

Examination

Healthcheckup
Healthcheckup
Dentalcheckup
Healthcheckup

Place
Designated medical
institutions

South Health CenterNorth Health Center≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Promotion Division / Kenko Zukuri Ka
・South Health Center☎ 0466-50-3522
・North Health Center☎ 0466-50-8215

42Type of checkup
Make an appointment
Individual with a designated medical
institution by phoneGroup

Those who are subject will
receive notification

21. Child HealthC. Consultation on Health of Mother and ChildThe City of Fujisawa provides consultation services given by health nurses, dietitians anddental hygienists on concerns regarding health, diet, childcare and teeth.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Health Promotion Division / Kenko Zukuri Ka
・South Health Center☎ 0466-50-3522
・North Health Center☎ 0466-50-8215

D. Information about Child Medical Expense Subsidy
The city subsidizes the medical expenses for children’s illness or injury
"Child Medical Certificate" to be shown at medical institutions will be issued
Please apply if the conditions are applicable to your situation.
Fees for medical check-ups, treatments or medicine which are not covered by the public healthinsurance will not be subsidized.
Eligible Person
Place to submit application

Child of ages between 0 – 18 (until the closest March 31 after
turning 18) who is covered by a public health insuranceChild Rearing Provision DivisionCommunity Centers (including Ishikawa Branch)
Muraoka Community Hall

E. Medical Expense Subsidy for a Single-Parent Family






The city subsidizes the medical expenses to treat illness or injury for a person who is coveredby a public health insurance and is rearing a child on his/her own (or, who is fostering achild in place of the parents), and for the child"Single Parent Medical Certificate" to be shown at medical institutions will be issued
Please apply if the conditions are applicable to your situation.
Fees for medical check-ups, treatments or medicine which are not covered by the publichealth insurance will not be subsidized.

Eligible Person

Place to submit application

person who is covered by a public health insurance and is rearing
a child on his/her own (or, who is fostering a child in place of theparents), and for the child (until the closest March 31 after thechild turns 18, but if the child is still in high school or has asevere disability, until turning 20)(Even if not rearing on his/her own, there are cases that theallowance is granted, if either of the parents has a considerably
severe disability.)Child Rearing Provision Division≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Child Rearing Provision Division / Kosodate Kyufu Ka ☎ 0466-50-3580

4322. Child Care & Education
A. Daycare Center (Nursery School)/Kindergarten
Day care centers (nursery schools) provide childcare for preschool aged children at the facilities
when their parents are working or become ill and cannot take care of the children at home.
Kindergartens take care of children who are 3 years and older up to preschool age, and aiming
to improve both physical and psychological development of the children through kindergarten life.
Daycare center (nursery school)● Fujisawa public nursery school ……14
● Corporate nursery school….…75⚫ Small sized nursery service ....…22⚫ Home nursery service .………..…..2
Age

Children 0-6 years old (preschool age)

Up to 7:00am-7:00pm(at public nursery school)
Drop off Parents drop-off children and pickup
and pickup from the nursery school
The amount to be paid to the daycare
center/nursery school is a sum of thechildcare fee and the cost of the meals.
Fee
The childcare fee is determined based on
the amount of the municipal tax
imposed on the guardian.
Childcare fee is determined based on the
Remarks amount of municipal tax paid by theparents in the previous year
Hours

Child Care Division
Enrollment
on the 3rd floor of the Main City Hall
application
Building

Kindergartens
Private kindergarten ……………32*Including 2 certified center for earlychildhood education and care●Children 3-6 years old (preschool age)
Around 4 hours per day
Some kindergartens operate pickup
buses

Please inquire each kindergarten about
their fees.

Kindergarten you wish your child to beenrolled*

Please contact
applications.

each

Kindergarten

forEach kindergarten
Contact Child Care Division/Hoiku Ka* List of Kindergartens (only in Japanese) is(In Japanese)☎ 0466-50-3526
available at Child Care Division/Hoiku Ka

B. Elementary School/Junior High School
A nine-year compulsory education which consists of a six-year
elementary school (age 6-12) and a three-year junior high school (age 1215) education is provided in Japan.
The children will attend designated public elementary or junior high school
determined by where they live.

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22. Child Care & Education

Special schools

NurseryschoolJunior highschool(Grade 1-3)

Elementary school(Grade 1-6)

Kindergarten

Specialized

vocational

high

Vocational schools

High school

Vocational schools
College(Grade 1-3)

University

OthersSecondary education school
Age

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

A child who has a foreign nationality and has completed resident registration with the City may
attend a school. If you wish your child to attend a public elementary or junior high school, pleasetake a procedure at the Board of Education. Please bring the Foreign Resident Registration Cardof your child with you.
◆Tuitions and School Expenses
Public elementary or junior high schools are tuition-free. Textbooks are also free.
However, you need to pay the costs for necessary items for studying in a school that
include a school uniform, a satchel for an elementary school student and stationery andthe fees for school meal. If income of parents is low, the costs for necessary items for studying in aschool that include a school uniform, a satchel for an elementary school student and stationery
and the fees for school meal will be paid. Please go through the procedure at school.
◆ International Class, Japanese Language Coach and Japanese Language
Training Class
Although classes are conducted in Japanese, Japanese coaching assistance is available as well.
If you wish to receive the assistance, please consult with teachers in the school.

Internationalclass• According to Japanese skills of student, he/she
attends a “Pickup class” to learn Japanese at theinternational class a few times a week during
Japanese literature or mathematic classes

Shonandai, Chogo, Fujimidai
Ishikawa, Goshomi, Mutsuai,
Takinosawa, Daido Elementary
Schools,
Takakura, Chogo, Junior highschools

Japaneselanguagecoach• Giving individual lesson at school once or twice a
week• Correspondence language:
Spanish,Portuguese,
English,Chinese,Vietnamese, Thai, Tagalog, Korean, Indonesian

Fujisawa public schools

Japanese
Language
Training
Class• Students of foreign origin who attend public
elementary/junior high school in Fujisawa thathas no international class can take Japanese
language trainings.

Japanese Language Training
Class at Shonandai Elementary
School≪Contact≫
School Affairs and Health Division / Gakumu Hoken Ka ☎ 0466-50-3558
Education Guidance Division / Kyoiku Shido Ka☎ 0466-50-3559
4523. Earthquake
There are many earthquakes in Japan. In order to reduce damages caused by an earthquake,each one of residents should have good preparation against earthquakes.

When an earthquake occurs□ Ensure safety and secure escape routes
Stay under a table or desk and protect your head with a cushion or pillow.
Open the front door to secure the escape route.
□ Don’t rush outside
Outside may not be safe as well, make sure to act calmly.
□ Extinguish fire without panic
Turn off gas appliances/stoves in use after the quake stopped. Electric appliances may also
cause fire, so turn off the circuit breaker switch to prevent fire.
If fire starts, use an extinguisher to put out while it is still a small flame.
□ When evacuating, walk and don’t approach a small alley or block wall
When you evacuate, watch out for roof tiles, window glasses, and signs falling from above
and stay in a group as much as possible. Make sure not to go close to any dangerous places
with fallen objects or concrete block wall which are likely to collapse.
□ Be aware of tsunami
In case you are near seaside and feel a quake, leave the place and escape immediately to anelevated area.
□ Follow the right information
Make sure to receive right information from radio broadcasting orfrom the City and act accordingly.
□ Cooperate with others to perform first aid
Be cooperative with others to apply first aid for those with minor injuries.

Daily countermeasures□ Relation with neighbors
In order to mutually assist and behave properly in the event of adisaster, you should regularly participate in activities that are held byneighborhood council/neighborhood association, and become acquainted
with neighbors.
□ Prepare emergency packYou should prepare an emergency pack (backpack or other bags) that
contains minimum required daily needs at the evacuation site and first aid kit.
Example items･･･Flashlight, gloves, portable radio, dry-cell batteries, water/food,portable toilet, etc.

□ Prevent fall of furniture
If your house is not damaged and safe to stay, it is not necessary to evacuate from the house.
You should secure furniture with seismic brackets or other devices that prevent furniture fromtipping over. Also, it is recommended to put window films on glass windows to prevent broken
glass from flying.
□ Locate the nearest evacuation destination to your house・ Designated emergency shelter… a shelter for evacuees who cannot
return home due to a disaster to live.
・ Designated emergency evacuation site for a large-scale fire… an
evacuation site for a massive fire
Also, you should learn the evacuation routes.
The City of Fujisawa published a guidebook called “Disaster Prevention Guidebook in 7
Languages”: Spanish, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese. You canobtain the guidebook on the official website of the City, and also a printed version is available at
the City Hall, community centers and community halls.
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24. Wind and Flood Damage
It is recommended to have a family discussion about what could be expected to happen when atyphoon approaches or a sudden torrential rain occurs.

Procedure for responding to wind and flood damage
□

□

□
□

□

□

□

Check around the house on a routine basis
Make sure the potted plants and laundry poles are not to be blown by thewind. If a side ditch, downspout or other drain is blocked, a little rain
may cause an overflow. Please sweep them on a routine basis.
Collect weather information on TV, radio and internet
The website of the City of Fujisawa, Disaster Prevention App“Hazardon” and the email newsletter distribution service, “Fujisawa Bosai
Navi ~ Information on Disaster Prevention and Weather” will provide youwith the weather advisory, warning and emergency warning also disasterprevention information. It is recommended to register for the email
newsletter service in advance.
Do not approach dangerous places
Make sure not to approach dangerous places such as beaches, rivers, steep slopes, underpasses.
When evacuation information released, call out to each other in the neighborhood andevacuateThose who need extra time to evacuate, especially the elderly and people with disabilities,
pregnant women, infants and other vulnerable people are encouraged to start evacuation when
<Alert Level 3>: The elderly and vulnerable people start evacuation is issued.
If you decide to evacuate
・ Wear safe clothing and shoes that allow you to move easily and evacuate on foot with two or
more people.
・ Evacuate along the elevated streets and watch for dangerous objects in the water.
・ Avoid any landslide disaster warning zones and evacuate safely.
・ Consider the elderly, children and other vulnerable people.
In case evacuating to the designated emergency evacuation site forflood/landslide victims is unsafe
If water depth exceeds 50 cm, wait for the rescue at an elevated place.
Help each other out
If your house is flooded because of the flood, you might need to live in a shelter for an extended
period. Be cooperative to each other.

Alert Level

Evacuation actions

Evacuation information

Alert Level 5

Under life threatening situation. Ensure emergency safety
and take the best action to save your life.

Ensure emergency safety

Alert Level 4
Everyoneevacuate

Everyone needs to evacuate from dangerous area.
If evacuation to a shelter seems to be dangerous, evacuate
to a safe place nearby or the safer area in your house.

Evacuation instruction

Alert Level 3
The elderly/
vulnerable people
evacuate
Alert Level 2
Alert Level 1

Those who require time for evacuation such as elderly
people, people with disabilities, infants and other vulnerable
people and their supporters should start evacuation fromdangerous area. Others should also evacuate from suchsites as needed.
To be prepared for an evacuation, check your own
evacuation behavior by referring to the hazard map andother information.
Be prepared for a disaster.

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The elderly and vulnerable
people evacuate
Heavy rain/ Flood/ Tidal
wave advisoryadvisory
Early advisory information

25. Fire
A. When a Fire Occurs
When a fire occurs, it is dangerous to try extinguishing just by yourself or by yourfamily. Make sure to do the followings as soon as you can.
① Let your neighbors know that there is a fire･････“KAJI-DA!” (Fire!)② Call the Fire station at “119” （☛ ≪How to call “119” and report≫）
If reporting to the fire station is delayed, the fire may grow larger, cause more damage, and may
kill people in the worst case. You have to be careful not to cause a fire, and should always keep inyour mind to “escape quickly” and “report quickly” in case of fire.

≪ How to call “119” and report≫！When you call, report the following articles！
① That there is a fire “KAJI-DESU” ”② Where is the fire (address)③ What is burning (building, object, etc.)④ Nearby landmark⑤ Your name and phone number
You may speak to an interpretation operator in following languages:
English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian,
Tagalog, Nepalese, German, French, Italian, Russian, Malayan, Burmese, Khmer,
Mongolian, Sinhalese！How to Call “119”！
✆ On a landline phone Dial “119” (fire station)✆ On a mobile phone･････Dial “119” (fire station)
If you are reporting on your mobile phone, you must explain your location to the dispatcher. If
you do not know the address, find a nearby building that can be a landmark and report from asafe place.
✆ On a public phone
Hold up the receiver and press the red button on the front surface, and dial “119”(fire station). If there is no red button on the front, hold up the receiver and dial
119. Calling fee will not be charged in both ways.
* If you want to know disaster information such as a fire, call “Disaster
Information Line” at 0466-25-0119 (information available only in Japanese).

B. How to Prevent Fires
Be aware of the following matters;① Do not smoke in bed② Do not place flammable items near a stove③ Do not leave a cooking stove while cooking, and do not place items near a cooking stove④ Clean electric plugs/outlets regularly, and unplug electric plugs when not used
⑤ Do not place flammable items around your house⑥ Install residential fire alarms in the bedrooms etc., and inspect them every six months
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26. Emergency Medical CareA. Emergency Medical Care: Call 119
In case someone requires urgent medical attention due to sudden illness orserious injury, call “119”(fire station) for an ambulance. An ambulance service
will take them to an emergency hospital or other medical institutions that can
accept them.
You do not need to pay ambulance fee, but you have to bear the medical costs at the hospital.
You should not call an ambulance if you suffer a slight injury or illness; go to the hospital by
yourself.
！Provide 119 operator following information！
① It is an emergency…”KYUKYUSHA WO ONEGAI-SHIMASU”(Please call an ambulance)② Your address or location (you should also tell the operator any
landmark building near you)
③ What has happened…Condition or situation of sickness/injury④ Your name and phone number*The same steps and number applied as when you are reporting fire.
You may speak to an interpretation operator in following languages:
English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian,
Tagalog, Nepalese, German, French, Italian, Russian, Malayan, Burmese, Khmer, Mongolian,
Sinhalese！When ambulance arrives…！
If you hear an ambulance siren, the attendant should go outside andguide the ambulance.
Rescuers will ask to the attendant about the patient’s condition of
injuries or illnesses, so please be calm and answer.
You may speak to an ambulance crew in following languages using tablet translation device:
English, Chinese (simplified/traditional), Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish,Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Nepalese, German, French, Russian, Malayan, Burmese● Emergency medical center (Fujisawa City Hospital)
When someone becomes ill during the weekends/holidays or night-time, please visit a medical
institution which provides holiday/night-time medical care. (☛“B. Holiday/Night-time Medical Care”)
However, in case of sudden serious injuries or life-threatening illnesses, call “119” (firestation) for an ambulance. The emergency medical center is a facility which operates 24 hours
that treats people with serious injuries or life-threatening cases.

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26. Emergency Medical CareB. Holiday/Night-time Medical Care
┌ Medical emergency contact information ──────────────────┐South holiday/night-time emergency care clinic☎ 0466-23-5000/ 339-1 Katase, Fujisawa (In Fujisawa Medical Society Building)North holiday/night-time emergency medical clinic☎ 0466-88-7301/ 5527-1 Oba, Fujisawa (In Health Medical Center)└─────────────────────────────────────────┘● Pediatric emergency phone consultation (Kanagawa Pediatric Emergency Dial)
You can consult with an operator about sudden illness of your child (This is not the consultation
service provided by doctors).
Hours

Hours 6:00pm-8:00am of next morning, Daily

Contact
numberCalling from mobile phone
Calling from phones other than mobile☎ #8000☎ 050-3490-3742* Be aware of calling a wrong number.

C. Emergency Medical Information Card/Anshin Mimamori Card
You can write down information such as contact address, family doctor, chronic disease, anddaily medication on this card which helps secure your safety.
The rescue crew will be able to conduct appropriate and quick rescue activities based on theinformation recorded on the card. If you post the card on a refrigerator door with a magnet, thecard can be easily be found by paramedics in case of emergency. Also paramedics could get in touchwith the relatives whose names are written on the card immediately.
The card is printed on the last page of the brochure, “Garbage Collection Schedule Calendar”.
Please cut off the card from the page and use it.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Community Health Care Promotion Division / Chiiki Iryo Suisin Ka ☎ 0466-21-9993
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26. Emergency Medical Care
● Emergency Medical Care at Night and on Holiday* Please contact 0120-26-0070 (“Fujisawa Anshin Dial 24” (a health consultation hotline)/
Available Only in Japanese) after consultation hour.

Mon - Fri

8:00pm~
11:00pm

Hours of
Operation

Contact

INTERNAL
MEDICINE*
North
Holiday &Night
Emergency
ClinicPEDIATRICS*

SURGERY/
ORTHOPEDICS

After11:00pm

Fujisawa Anshin
Dial 24(Information
provided only inJapanese)
City Hospital(Contact
0466-25-3111
before visit)

8:00pm~8:00am(next morning)

Contact Fujisawa Anshin Dial 24(Information provided only inJapanese)

Saturday

6:00pm~
11:00pm

South
Holiday &Night
Emergency
ClinicAnd
North
Holiday &Night
Emergency
ClinicSunday & Holiday
9:00am~
12:00am
1:00pm~
5:00pm
6:00pm~
11:00pm

11:00pm~
7:30am(Next morning)

North
Holiday & Night
Emergency
Clinic(Prior contact
required)
City Hospital(Contact
0466-25-3111
before visit)

South
Holiday & Night
Emergency
ClinicAnd
North
Holiday & Night
Emergency
Clinic

1:00pm~8:00am(Next morning)
North
Holiday &Night
Emergency
Clinic(Prior contact
required)
City Hospital(Contact
0466-25-3111
before visit)

9:00am~8:00am (next morning)/

9:00am~5:00pm(next morning)

On-call medical institutions(Notified on “Koho Fujisawa”)

11:00pm~
7:30amOn-call medical institutions(Notified on “Koho Fujisawa”)

9:00am~5:00pm

OBSTETRICSandGYNECOLOGY

On-duty medical institutions(Notified on “Koho Fujisawa”)*Hours of internal medicine/pediatrics reception desk
Please contact the reception up until 30 minutes before the end of the operation hours.

OTOLARYNTGOLOGYOPHTHALMOLOGY

Sundays/Holidays 9:00am-12:00pm/1:00pm-5:00pm (Please contact by 4:30pm)
On-call medical institutions(For more information, please contact ☎0466-88-7301)

Sundays/Holidays 9:00am-12:00pm/1:00pm-5:00pm (Please contact by 4:30pm)
On-call medical institutions (For details contact ☎0466-23-5000/0466-88-7301)

Sundays/Holidays 9:30am-12:00pm/1:00pm-4:00pm (Please contact by3:30pm)
DENTISTRY

Holiday Emergency Dental Clinic☎0466-26-3310 / 2-10-6 Kugenuma Ishigami, Fujisawa (In Oral Health Center)❧ Fujisawa Anshin Dial 24 (Only in Japanese)
TEL 0120-26-0070 (*When making a call, turn your caller ID on) FAX 050-3816-3809
Online Consultation (website) http://fujisawa-anshindial24.jp/“Fujisawa Anshin Dial 24” is a toll-free consultation line on health-related issues serving 24 hours a day.
• Health Counseling (Consultation of physical disorder or health concerns)• Medical Consultation (Explanation on diseases, and advice on treatment and examination)• Nursing Consultation (Questions and apprehension regarding nursing care)• Childcare Counseling (Consultation and advice on pregnancy, delivery, parenting)• Mental Health Counseling (Consultation and advice on stress and others)• For information and inquiry about medical institutions at night/holiday and consultation hours.

5127. Consultation Services
A. The City of Fujisawa: Foreign Language Consultation
Fujisawa City Hall has full-time foreign language (Spanish/Portuguese/English)
speaking consultation staffs that provide consultation about application proceduresin the City Hall and everyday life.
Correspondence
language

Location
Citizen Counseling andInformation Services
Division on the 4th floor of
the Main City Hall Building☎ 0466-50-3568

SpanishPortuguese

On the 2nd floor of
Shonandai Culture Center

SpanishPortuguese

Days

Hours
8:30am-12:00pm

Mon-Fri(Reception closed at 11:30am)
1:00pm-5:00pm(Reception closed at 4:00pm
8:30am-12:00pm

Mon/
Tue/Fri(Reception closed at 11:30am)
1:00pm-5:00pm(Reception closed at 4:00)*Shonandai Culture Center does not accept phone counseling.

B. Kanagawa Prefecture: General Consultation for Foreign National
Residents
Location
Kanagawa pref.
Plaza for Global
Citizenship(Earth Plaza)(Consultation room
in Information
Forum on the 2nd
floor)(Closest Station:

JR Hongodai
Station)Correspondent

languageDays

SpanishFriday9:00-12:00

Portuguese

Wednesday/4th Friday

13:00-17:00

English1st, 3rd, 4th Tuesday
Thursday/
1st Tuesday
4th Thursday

ChineseKoreanVietnamese☎PhoneHours(Must check in
045-896-2895

before 16:00)

1st, 2nd, 3rd Friday
3rd Tuesday

C. Multilingual Support Center Kanagawa/Tagengo Shien Center Kanagawa
You can consult with the service on “medical care”, “health and welfare”, “child-rearing” andothers matters.
Location:
Tagengo Shien Center
Kanagawa on the 13th floorof Kanagawa Kenmin
Center (Nearest station：
Yokohama）☎Phone045-316-2770
Office Hours:
9:00-12:00
13:00-17:15

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28. Fujisawa’s Sister & Friendship Cities
The City of Fujisawa has four overseas cities and one domestic city as its sister/friendship cities.
Fujisawa conducts cultural exchange, citizen exchange and other programs with respective cities.
These five sister/friendship cities are introduced in this chapter.

City of Miami Beach (United States of America)⚫
⚫

⚫

Sister city partnership date: March 5, 1959
Population: Approx. 80,000
Characteristics: Since Miami Beach has mild weather
throughout the year, many tourists from in and out of thecountry visit the city. Therefore, tourism is the main industry.
History of partnership: Mayor of Miami Beach found out that
Fujisawa was looking for a sister city in the USA and since
there were similarities between the cities, sister city
partnership was offered. In 1959, Fujisawa organized partnership with Miami Beach.

City of Matsumoto (Nagano Prefecture, Japan)⚫
⚫

⚫

Sister city partnership date: July 29, 1961
Population: Approx. 240,000
Characteristics: Matsumoto is a castle town with a nationaltreasure of Matsumoto Castle, surrounded by other historicalbuildings and streets, nestled between the Yari-Hodaka
Mountain Range and Utsukushigahara Plateau. It has agreat difference in temperature throughout a year and even
within a day. Amount of precipitation is low and it is cool andpleasant after sunset in the summer, while temperature falls
below minus 10 degrees Celsius and gets very cold in the winter.
History of partnership: The city is surrounded by the North Alps and Utsukushigara Plateau,
while Fujisawa is called as the “Miami Beach of East”. Matsumoto “The city with themountains” and Fujisawa “The city with the ocean” had long been attracted to each other. The“Reception between Citizens of Ocean and Mountain” held in 1960 led the cities to conclude apartnership a year after.

City of Kunming (People’s Republic of China)⚫
⚫

Friendship city partnership date: November 5, 1981
Population: Approx.8,600,000
Characteristics: The city locates in the southwest, adjacent toVietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It is the capital city of Yunnan
Province and the center of politics, economics, and cultural
exchange. Other than Han Chinese, 25 ethnic minorities live
there. While the city faces the large Lake of Kunming on thesouth, it is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is
located on highlands, 1,900m above sea level and averagetemperature is 14.5 degree Celsius and the weather is mild.

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28. Fujisawa’s Sister and Friendship Cities⚫

History of partnership: Nie Er, the composer of national
anthem of China, “March of the Volunteers” played an
important role for partnership. He is said to be themusician who led Chinese contemporary music. He
passed away when he was swimming at the Kugenuma
seashore in 1935, the year he arrived to Japan. Mourningfor his death at the age of 24 in a foreign land, Fujisawa
citizens built a monument. This event led to interaction between（Monument of Nie Er）

two cities and developed to concluding a friendship partnership.

City of Windsor (Canada)
Sister city partnership date: December 2, 1987⚫

Population: Approx. 230,000⚫

Characteristics: The city is next to the City of Detroit, US
and across the Detroit River. From April to October, theweather is mild and pleasant. There are many industries
including processing, tourism, agriculture (particularly
cultivation of roses), and mining.

⚫

History of partnership: Knowing similarities in climate, culture, and industries of Windsor
and Fujisawa, the Japanophile in Windsor made an opportunity of citizen exchange program
for the two cities and later the cities concluded a partnership.

City of Boryeong (Republic of Korea)
Sister city partnership date: November 15, 2002⚫

Population: Approx. 100,000⚫

Characteristics: The city of Boryeong is 180km away tothe south from the capital, Seoul, and is a rich natureresort with 78 islands and historical remains. As sea
mud with rich mineral is famous, the “Mud Festival” is held every year and the city
becomes lively with many tourists from both in and out of the country.

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History of partnership: Fujisawa Junior Sports Club has been playing friendly footballmatches since 1972 and the team of elementary school students has been playing basketballwith children from Korean since 1989. In 1999, those games led to active interaction between
Boryeong and Fujisawa, and Fujisawa accepted the proposal of partnership from Boryeong
and concluded a partnership.

≪Contact (In Japanese)≫
Human and Gender Rights Promotion Division with Peace and International Affairs / Jinken

Danjo Kyodo Heiwa Kokusai Ka ☎ 0466-50-3501
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City Facility List Community Centers/Community Halls

Community
Centers/
Community
Halls

CommunityHalls Address

District☎ PhoneMutsuai

0466-81-6677

4-8-1 Kameino, Fujisawa(Ishikawa branch)

0466-88-5600

1-1-22 Ishikawa, Fujisawa

Katase0466-27-2711

3-9-6 Katase, Fujisawa

Meiji

0466-34-3444

1-11-23 Tsujido Shinmachi, Fujisawa

Goshomi

0466-48-1002

1760-1 Uchimodori, Fujisawa

Endo0466-87-3009

2984-3 Endo, Fujisawa

Chogo0466-44-1622

513 Chogo, Fujisawa

Tsujido0466-34-8661

2-1-17 Tsujido Nishi Kaigan, Fujisawa

Zengyo0466-81-4431

1-2-3 Zengyo, Fujisawa

Shonan Oba

0466-87-1111

5406-1 Oba, Fujisawa

Shonandai

0466-45-1600

1-8 Shonandai, Fujisawa

Kugenuma

0466-33-2001

2-10-34 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa

Fujisawa

0466-22-0019

Saibikan(Fujisawa Community Hall Branch)

Muraoka
Katase Shiosai Center(Katase Community Hall Branch)□ Community Centers

1-12-17 Honcho, Fujisawa, Fujisawa(F-Place)

0466-28-4471

4-6-16 Honcho, Fujisawa

0466-23-0634

1-7-7 Mirokuji, Fujisawa

0466-29-6668

4-9-22 Katase, Fujisawa

Mon –Fri 8:30am~5:00pm
Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:30am~12:00pm, 1:00pm~5:00pm□ Community Halls9:00am~10:00pm (Facility open hours)*Please be aware that these facilities are closed during Year end/New Year and otherclosing days.

 Libraries
 Address☎ Phone0466-43-1111

General Public Library

7-18-2 Shonandai, Fujisawa21-1 Minami Fujisawa, Fujisawa

0466-27-1044

South Public Library( on the 6th floor of
ODAKYU SHONAN GATE )Tsujido Public Library

0466-35-0028

2-15-8 Tsujido, Fujisawa

Shonan Oba Public Library

0466-86-1666

5406-4 Oba, Fujisawa□Closed day:
General Public Library:On 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month * If the day falls on a holiday, the library is closed on
the following weekday
South Public Library:On 2nd Monday of each month * If the day falls on a holiday, the library is closed on next Monday
On a facility inspection day *Whole day once a year
Tsujido Public Library:On every Monday *If the day falls on a holiday, the library is closed on next weekday
Shonan Oba Public Library:On every Monday *If the day falls on a holiday, the library is closed on next weekday● In addition to mentioned above, libraries are closed during a special maintenance period which
will be less than 10 days and Year end and New Year.

 Others☎ PhoneEnvironmental Processing Center/Kankyo Jigyo Center
Health Center

South Health Center/Minami Hoken CenterNorth Health Center/Kita Hoken Center

4F Local Health Administration Division/Chiiki Hoken Ka
1F Health Promotion Division/Kenko Zukuri Ka
3F Health Promotion Division/Kenko Zukuri Ka(Vaccine Section)
Health Promotion Division/Kenko Zukuri Ka

0466-87-3912

 Address
2023-17 Endo,
Fujisawa

0466-50-3592
0466-50-3522

2131-1 Kugenuma,
Fujisawa

0466-21-7351
0466-50-8215

5527-1 Oba, Fujisawa

Information on Japanese Language/Living/Working Support Introduction to Japanese Class in Fujisawa
The City’s official website introduces classes that teach Japanese in
Fujisawa. Scan the QR code on the right for details.

 Guidebook on Living and Working
Immigration Services Agency publishes, “Guidebook on Living andWorking” that contains information for living and working in Japan forforeign nationals without worries. Scan the QR code on the right for
details.

City Hall Building Guide1-1 Asahi-cho, Fujisawa
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Summary Court

Prosecutor’s
OfficePost Office
Fujisawa Tax
OfficeCity Hall
Annex
Building

Fujisawa
Youth Hall/
Fujisawa
Seishonen
KaikanMain City
Hall Building

Fujisawa
Station
1F

Asahi-cho
Parking
Lot

Shimin Madoguchi Center
Hoken Nenkin Ka

2F

Shogaisha Shienka Ka

3F

Kosodate Kyufu Ka, Kodomo Katei Ka,
Hoiku Ka, Seishonen Ka,
Gakumu Hoken Ka, Kyoiku Shido Ka

4F

Nozei Ka, Shisanzei Ka, Shiminzei Ka,
Zeisei Ka, Gaikokujin Sodan Shitsu,
Shimin Sodan Joho Ka

6F

Jinken Danjo Kyodo Heiwa Kokusai Ka

8F

Kankyo Hozen Ka

Contact Center [☎0466-25-1111] Open Year Around/

8:00 – 21:00

Information service in foreign languages(English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese)on procedures at the city hall

2024 edition

Fujisawa Living Guide (English)
September, 2024
City of Fujisawa (1-1 Asahi-cho, Fujisawa)