June

英語情報紙「伊賀」 ２０２４（令和 6）年 6 月号

The City Newsletter

６2024 No.199

Population of Iga City

85,301

Foreign Nationals

5,969

7.00% of Population
End of April 2024

EnglishAlso available online at http://www.mie-iifa.jp/ ☆この情報紙は『広報いが』などから記事を選んで載せています。
Articles published in this newsletter are taken from the monthly “Koho Iga” and other publications.

Information お知らせ
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Please confirm the FY2024 city and county civil tax 令和６年度の市県民税をご確認ください
This year's municipal and prefectural civil tax notices began to be mailed on June 10, and can be delivered atfinancial institutions, 24-hour convenience stores, or via smartphones.
In the case of ordinary levies, the due date (delivery period) is divided into four installments: June, August,October, and until the end of the month in January of next year (extended to the next day if the end of the month
falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday). Please confirm that if you are collecting your salary (special collection
method), your employer will send you a "Notice of Decision on Special Levy for Citizens' Tax and Prefectural
Citizens' Tax on Income (Notice of Decision on Special Levy for Citizens' Tax and Prefectural Citizens' Tax on
Income from Salary)". For details of the fixed tax reduction for June, please refer to the city's website or contact
your local tax office.
【Inquiries】Taxation Division 0595-22-9613

Iga City's Scholarship Program

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市の 奨 学 金を利用しませんか【Application period for following funds】 June 10 – June 28
い が し しょうがくきん＊Iga City Scholarship 伊賀市奨学金
The program is open to students who meet all of the following conditions.
【Eligibility】 1) Both the applicant and the parent/guardian have an address in Iga city.
2) Students who are enrolled in high school, vocational school, university, etc.
3)Those who do not have any household members who are required to pay the inhabitant tax rateon their income for the 2023 fiscal year
【Allowance】 72,000 yen a year (high school, technical college, univ. college)
84,000 yen a year (private universities)＊Iga Sasayuri Scholarship ささゆり 奨 学 金This was established with the aim of awarding the scholarship funds to outstanding students who have a clear
sense of ambition and are in need to financial assistance. You must fulfill all four of the conditions below.
【Eligibility】 1)Have your address in Iga, unless you live outside of Iga in order to commute to school2)First year of university or junior college or fourth year of Koutou SemmonGakko
3)Have graduated from a junior high school or senior high school in Iga4)A member of a household with a combined annual income of less than 7,800,000 yen【Allowance】 240,000 yen a year
【Availability】 2 students - There will be a selection process.
Inquiries: Education and General Affairs Division Tel: 0595-22-9644
しょうがく きんPay attention to preventing heatstroke!

ねっちゅうしょう ち ゅ う い

熱中症注意

Necchu-sho; Heatstroke is a major issue for prevention.
Causes: Heatstroke is a disease caused by stagnant heat in the body due to prolonged exposure to high temperaturesand high humidity, where the balance of water and salt in the body is disrupted and the thermoregulatory function does
not work properly. The elderly and children should pay special attention.
Symptoms: Dizziness, tingling in the hands and feet, headache, nausea, etc., impaired consciousness, seizures, etc.
＊In the worst case, death can result.
Preventive measures
1) Take care of your health, eat a well-balanced diet, and get enough rest. 2) Stay hydrated. 3) Use a hat and umbrella
when going out. 4) Use a fan or air conditioner indoors to maintain a comfortable room temperature.
5) Please note that children should not be left in the car when the temperature is high.
What to do in case of heatstroke: Please move to a cool place quickly, loosen your clothes to cool down
your body and replenish water and salt. If you are unable to drink on your own go to a medical institution
immediately. If a person loses consciousness, such as not responding to a call, do not hesitate to call
119.
Inquiries: Iga Fire Department Administration Division Tel: 0595-24-9120

Monthly Tax Payments
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今 月 の納 税

Pay by July 1 (Mon)“Municipal＆Prefectural Tax the 1st”[Shi-Kenmin Zei]
“Forest environmental tax”[Shinrin Kankyo-zei]【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka
Tel 0595-22-9612
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健診のお知らせCancer Screenings, Medical Check-ups for Youth (First round)
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がん検診 ・ 若年者健診

Cancer screenings and medical checkups are offered twice a year. Please check the dates andtimes of the screening or checkup which you would like before making an appointment. These are
only available to those who meet the requirements below and are residents in Iga. It is not possible totake the same screening twice in the same fiscal year. Also, if you have any symptoms, please go andsee your medical practitioner directly.
【For Appointment】 KenkoSuishin-ka ☎0595-22-9653 (8:30am – 5:15pm on weekdays)
Screening

Eligible Age

Copayment
Under 74 Above75

Details

X-ray of your abdominal region will be taken after you drink
Born on or before
barium. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK AFTER 10PM THE DAY
1800yen
800yenApril 1,2005
BEFORE. You are not eligible if you are pregnant or havepreviously had abdominal surgery.
Born on or before
You will be given a container in advance. Please collect stool
Colon Cancer
800yen 500yen samples over two days. Not eligible to women during their period.
April 1,2005
Males born on or
Blood test
Prostate Cancer
before April 1,1975 800yen 500yen
Tissue swab of the cervix and examination. Not eligible to women
Females born on
Cervical Cancer
or before April
1400yen 500yen during their period. If you have had surgery on your womb before,
please consult your doctor. ※ Free for those born between
1,2005
April 2,2003 and April 1,2004
Females born on
An explanation of how to perform self-examination and an x-ray
Breast Mammography and before April 1600yen 800yen (mammography).
1,1995Cancer＊Free atFemales born
An explanation of how to perform self-examination and an echo
40 years
between April
examination. Pregnant or breastfeeding Less than one year or
Ultrasound(Echo)
1600yenold
2,1985 and April
after weaning at age 40 or older ".
1,1995※Free for those born between April 2,1983 and April 1,1984
Born between
Measurements of height, urine sample, blood pressure, blood
Youth Checkup
April 1,1985 and 3400yen
test, ECG, medical examination etc. Please come on an empty
April 1,2005
stomach for the sake of the blood test.
Stomach Cancer

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Individual Cancer Screenings 個別がん検 診
You can also have cancer screenings through your regular hospital or clinic individually. Contact the clinic at
which you would like to have your screening directly in advance to make an appointment.
【Inquiries】 KenkoSuishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
Cancers

Eligibility
Under 74
Above 75
PeriodYou pay

Stomach Cancer
Intragastricgastrofiberscope
X-ray

Cervical Cancer
UterineUterine
Cervix
CorpusFemales above 20＊Uterine Corpus
Males
above 40
above 40
requires physician
above 50
approval
4500 yen
3800 yen
1200 yen1000 yen
1600 yen2400 yen2500 yen
2000 yen
800 yen
600 yen
700 yen1200 yen
Jul 1 - Feb 28, 2025（During clinic hours）と く て い けん し ん

ColonCancer

Prostate
CancerBreast Cancer
Mammography
Females above
40
2500yen1200 yen

こ う き こ う れ い し ゃ けん し んSpecial Health & Elderly Check-ups
特定健診・後期高齢者健診
Details for special health check-ups during this fiscal year will be as follows. Those eligible will receive theirvoucher and health questionnaire at the end of June.
Eligibility

Details
Time Period
Location
You pay
Please bring
Inquiries

Special Health Check-Ups
Check-Ups for the Elderly
40~74 (Born between September 1,1949 and 75 and above Enrolled in elderly health insurance (kouki
March 31,1985), Enrolled in Iga National Health koureisha iryou seido) and by August 31 will become a
Insurance
policy holder (above 65 with a recognized disability)
Oral examination, measurement of height, weight, waist etc, blood pressure, urine test, blood test (fat,kidney function, liver function, metabolism, uric acid etc) ＊No waist measurements taken for the elderly.
In-depth testing (where deemed necessary by a doctor based on predetermined standards), eyeexaminations
July 1- November 30（During clinic hours）
Designated clinic in Iga or any clinic in Mie
Any clinic in Mie cooperating with the scheme
cooperating with the scheme
0 yen
0 yen
Voucher, health insurance certificate, health questionnaire
Hoken Nenkin-Ka
Mieken Kouki Koureisha Iryou Kouiki Rengou
Tel:0595-22-9659
Tel: 059-221-6884
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Health and Medical Information
Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

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医療・健康の情報

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赤ちゃんの健診と乳幼児相談

In Iga, checkup examinations are available at 18 months and 3 years. Notifications will be sent out to homes
with children eligible for the checkups. Please bring your “Mother-Child passbook (Boshi techo)” with you.
18 months
3 years (3 and half years)
Counseling for infants
and toddlers

June 11, July 2 and 23
1pm to 2:30pm
Haitopia Iga 4F
June 20, July 11
1pm to 2:30pm
Haitopia Iga 4F
6/3, 6/14, 6/19, 7/1, 7/17, 7/19 body measurements, health, nutritionists, etc. Pleaserefer to the city website on counseling of health workers and nutritionist, etc.

【Inquiry】Health checkup－KodomoKateiShien-ka( Child Family Support Division) 0595-41-1556

Nyuyoji-sodan－KosodateShien-shitsu（Child Rearing Support Office） 0595-22-9665

Medical Emergencies & Assistance

きゅうきゅう いりょう

救 急 医療When you need medical treatments, see your family doctor during your clinic’s opening hours.
If you fall sick when the clinic is closed, refer to the following options. Make an appointment before
your visit and bring your health insurance certificate.
◆Iga-shi Emergency Clinic (Oukyu Shinryojo) / ☎0595-22-9990
Mon to Sat
8pm-11pm【Clinical Department】Internal Medicine and pediatrics
Sun and Holidays 9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm and 8pm-11pm【Address】 Iga-shi kaminosho 1700-1◆The Mie Medical Information Center (Mie ken Kyuukyuu Iryou Jouhou Center) / ☎059-229-1199
This center can give you information about which hospitals are available in your area.
◆24 Hours Iga-shi Emergency Call (24 Iga-shi Kyuukyuu Kenkou Soudan Dial ) / ☎0120-4199-22
This is a toll free consultation about health and medical issue 24/7. You can ask anything about physical and mental
health, medical issue, childcare, nursing service and so on anytime.
◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
June
Hospital Name
Schedule
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed Thurs
Fri
Sat
Ueno Shimin Hospital
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays☎0595-24-1111
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Nabari Hospital
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays☎ 0595-61-1100
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Okanami Hospital
Mon
Wed
Sun, Holidays☎ 0595-21-3135
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am※Be sure to call before you visit the hospital.

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Except pediatrics
Okanami/Nabar
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Okanami/Nabari Okanami Nabari Okanami Nabari
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OkanamiOkanami Ueno Okanami Nabari
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Okanami/Nabari Okanami Nabari Okanami Nabari
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OkanamiOkanami Ueno Okanami Nabari

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Ueno
14
Ueno
21
Ueno
28
Ueno

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Nabari
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Ueno
15
Nabari
22
Ueno
29
Ueno

Advice & Consulting 相談窓口
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You can get advice relating to work problems, schools, health, insurance, retirement & pensions, child-rearing, housing,taxes, visas, or any other problems related to your day to day life. This service is free. If you have any problems ordifficulties, don’t leave them until later. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei Center for reliable, professional advice.
■Tabunka Kyousei-Ka☎0595-22-9702【Open】
Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】City Hall 2F
3184 Shijuku cho, Iga■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center【Tel】0595-22-9629【Open】Mon-Fri
9:00-17:00
Sun (2nd & 4th) 9:00-12:00【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno
Marunouchi, Iga-shi

Tips for Everyday Life
ふうすいがいFacebook

せいかつ の ひ■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas, international
marriage, nationalization and etc, you
can consult Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
＊Reservation required.
【Date】July 4, Thu 1:30pm - 4pm

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風水害に備えよう★Keep food and drinks for one week and daily necessities in an
emergency bag.
★Check the hazard map for hazardous points in your area.
★Participate in local disaster drills on a regular basis.
★Upon registering your area, Chubu Electric Power Company's
application will inform you of power outages.
【Inquiries】Bosaikiki-Taisakukyoku 0595-22-9640

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あんないClasses 各種 教 室 のご案内
Learning Support Class

Sasayuri Kyousitsu

Japanese Language Class

Kanji Learning Class

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai
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しょうがくせいささゆり 教室

伊賀 日本語の会

Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 5 th to the 9th grader.
【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

For who want to study Japanese,a detail wll be posted on Facebook.
【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912

か ん じ きょうしつ

小学生 漢字教室＊No Class on June 26th.
For children up to the first to
fourth grades of elementary school.
【Date】Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm【Venue】Haitopia 4F
Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】 ( 200 yen /month【Registration ＆inquiary】IIFA【Tel】 070-4455-4900

Information お知らせ
しOversize Garbage Individual Collection
Service 粗大ごみ戸別 収 集 事 業

Utilization of the Vacant Housing BankFor all citizens living in Iga City, we pick up grossgarbage such as furniture, bedding, home appliances,heaters, bicycles, and other items that are ready to bedisposed of at your home at a designated location (in frontof your house, etc.) (fee-based service). You will need a200yen ticket for each piece of bulky garbage collected,
up to 5 pieces at a time.
*Air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators, freezers,
washing machines, and dryers are not eligible for pickup.
【How to apply】●Call the Gross Garbage Reception Center to apply.
●Purchase a gross garbage disposal coupon at one of thecity's designated gross garbage disposal coupon outlets(for outlets, please refer to the Iga City Garbage
Separation Application or the city's official website; there
are no refunds for unused gross garbage disposal
coupons, so be sure to check the number of pieces ofgross garbage to be disposed of before purchasing).
Put the coupon on your garbage and throw it out at thedesignated place by 9:00 a.m. (8:30 a.m. for those under
the control of the Aoyama Branch Office) on the day of
your appointment.

Iga City's vacant house bank system, which began
in 2016, has been well received by over 1,800
registered utilizers, and the number of contracts hasreached 219 (as of the end of March 2024), and has
been well received by everyone. In order to continue
this program and make it more convenient for you to
use the system, please refer to the following items
when using the system.
1) Please register in advance(registration is valid for 2 years).
2) To visit a property (house)that youare interested in using.
Please contact the Vacant HouseCountermeasures Office to register.
We will act as an intermediary real estateagency when you visit a vacant house.
3) About newly released properties
New properties will be disclosed in random order,
so if you are interested, please contact the VacantHouse Countermeasures Office.
If you are interested, please contact the VacantHouse Countermeasures Office.
4) Confirmation of property information
Please refer to the official website igaakiyabank.com for property information.
QR code for user registration
Inquiries➡
【Inquiries】AkiyaTaisakushitsu(Vacant House Countermeasures Office)Tel 0595-22-9676

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こ べ つ しゅうしゅうじぎょうい【Inquiries & Application】〈Within the boundaries of the Ueno, Iga, Shimagahara,
Ayama, and Oyamada Branch Offices〉
Iga Northern Bulky Waste Reception Center
0595-20-1255〈Within the Aoyama Branch Office)Iga sothern Bulky Waste Reception Center
0595-64-8700【Acceptable time】8:30-17:00(except holidays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Baby food classes

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離乳食 教 室【Time】July 9 (Japanese workshop, no interpreter) 1:30pm-3:00pm【Location】Haitopia Iga 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Contents】baby food classes (1 or 2 servings) instruction and lactation
food preparation【Capacity】 First 6 (in order of registration)【Required Items】 Mother and child health handbook, notebooks, ,bandanas, hand towels, toys and diapers if you are a childcare provider.
【How to register】Please contact the following department and tell them youraddress, names of parents and children, birthdays, phone numbers, and whether you need childcare.
【Application start date】June 19th【Application and Inquiries】Kosodate Shienshitsu Tel: 0595-22-9665 Fax: 0595-22-9666
Published by Iga-shi Kokusai Kouryuu Kyokai (発行：伊賀市国際交流協会) Tel:070-4455-4900
Editied by Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei-Ka (編集：伊賀市多文化共生課) Tel:0595-22-9702
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