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年末年始のごみ収集について

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The final day of garbage collection for 2006 will be Saturday December 30th. Ordinary garbage
will be picked up on that day.
In 2007, the first garbage pickup of the year will be either Thursday January 4th or Friday January
5th, depending on where you live. Again, ordinary garbage will be collected. Check your garbage
collection point for a poster or other notice giving the date of the first pick-up of the year.
Then, ordinary garbage will be collected again on Saturday January 6th, and on Monday the 8th
which is Coming-of-Age Day.
From the 9th, garbage collection will return to the normal schedule for your area.
If you have any questions, you can call the Environmental Protection Bureau, Waste Policy Office(that’s the KANKYO-KYOKU HAIKIBUTSU SEISAKU TANTO in Japanese). Their phone number is 0 4
4 – 2 0 0 – 2 5 8 0.

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休日急患診療所について

If you are struck with an acute illness or injury on a holiday, you can receive initial evaluation andcare at one of these clinics. Treatment is offered in internal medicine and pediatrics. The clinics areopen on Sundays, holidays and from December 29th to January 3rd every year. They receive patients
between 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. and between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
The following are the phone numbers of the Holiday Emergency Clinics for each ward:
Kawasaki Holiday Emergency Clinic, 2 1 1 – 6 5 5 5.
Saiwai Holiday Emergency Clinic, 5 5 5 – 0 8 8 5.
Nakahara Holiday Emergency Clinic, 7 2 2 – 7 8 7 0.
Takatsu Holiday Emergency Clinic, 8 1 1 – 9 3 0 0.
Miyamae Holiday Emergency Clinic, 8 5 3 – 2 1 3 3.
Tama Holiday Emergency Clinic, 9 3 3 – 1 1 2 0.
Asao Holiday Emergency Clinic, 9 6 6 – 2 1 3 3.

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飲酒運転の防止について

The City of Kawasaki is making a special request to all residents concerning the problem ofdrinking and driving.
In January, the beginning of the year, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy alcohol, and also anincreased risk of being involved in an alcohol-related traffic accident.
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous for a number of reasons. Alcohol has
been found to negatively affect a driver’s judgment and concentration.
We also know that it dulls thesenses, and elevates mood to the point that one can become egotistical and overconfident.
To stop drunken driving, it’s important for each of us to resolve not to drive if we’ve been enjoying
alcohol. In addition, we all need to be steadfast in our determination not to let family members, friends,
co-workers or other people around us take the wheel if they’ve been drinking.
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a crime. Even when there is no traffic accident, it’sa very serious offence. Let’s all do everything we can to stop drunken driving.

The Kawasaki International Association offers free consultation for foreign residents concerning dailyliving and problems. The service is free and confidential.
Hours: 10:00a.m.to 4:00p.m.:
Language: English Monday-Saturday

Chinese: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Korean: Tuesday, Thursday

Tagalog: Tuesday, Wednesday

Spanish: Tuesday, Thursday

Portuguese: Tuesday, Friday

Issued by The Kawasaki International Association
2-2 Kizuki Gion Cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki 211-0033 Kawasaki International Center
Tel 044-435-7000 Fax 044-435-7010 Ｅ-mail:kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp HP URL:http://www.kian.or.jp/