英語情報紙「伊賀」February 2023 No.183

２０２３（令和５）年２月号

The City Newsletter

２Population of Iga City87,139Foreign Nationals

5,614

6.44% of Population
End of December, 2022

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 “Kouhou Iga” and other publications.

COVID-19 Updates

しんがた こ ろ な

かんし新型コロナに関するお知らせ
かんせん

Still continue to be careful not to get infected with COVID-19! コロナ感染しないために
Mie Prefecture asks for everyone's cooperation not to get infected and to prevent medical care shortages.
1) Take advantage of vaccination opportunities:
Especially Omicron strain-compatible and persons living with the elderly.
2) Thoroughly implement basic infection prevention measures: Wear masks, hand sanitizer, and ventilation.
3) Measures to prevent the spread of covid among elderly people at high risk of becoming seriously ill.
4) Measures for eating and drinking situations: wear masks or eat without talking as much as possible.
5) Preparing in case of poor physical condition:
Have COVID antigen test kits ready, antipyretic analgesics, thermometer, 5-7 days of food ration,and other basic essentials.
6) Appropriate receipt of medical care:
Visit the emergency room if truly necessary, such as persistent high fever, inability to drink fluids,
severe breathlessness, difficulty breathing, or impaired consciousness.
Consultation counters
If you are experiencing immunization-related difficulties and/or need help booking vaccine:
Call the “Coronavirus Vaccine Consultation Line for Mie Foreigners”” – Mie Gaikokujin Corona Vaccine
Soudan Dial (みえ外国人コロナワクチン相談ダイアル) TEL: 080-3123-9173
Opening hours: open from Sunday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm
If you are having difficulties due to the COVID-19: Call MieCo, Consultation Center for Overseas Residents inMie TEL: 080-3300-8077

Tax Declarations

ぜいきん

しんこく

税金の申告

By submitting your tax return, you may be eligible for a reimbursement of some of the money you paid in tax.
【Date】February 16 - March 15 , 9am - 5pm *Reception will close at 4pm *Closed on weekends and holidays.
【Venue】Hill Hotel Sunpia, 3F, Iga-no-ma Add: Iga-shi, Saimyouji 2756-104 Tel:0595-24-7000*Electronic filing (e-tax) or submission by mail is also available.
*You will need an admission ticket which will be distributed via LINE app or at the venue on the day of the event.
*At the venue, please cooperate in wearing a mask, disinfection and taking your temperature.
【Inquiries】Kazei-Ka(Tax Department) TEL 0595-22-9613

Free Bus Service to the Venue■Old City Hall, City Hall

⇔ Hill Hotel Sanpia
Date in Service

Feb 17 Fri, 22 Wed, 28 Tue
Mar 9 Thu, 14 Tue

Old City Hall
10:00
12:30
15:00

■Branch office, local civic center ⇔ Hill Hotel SanpiaBranch Office
Name of Civic Center
AoyamaKanbe, Hijiki, Inako
AyamaFuchu, Nakase
Shimagahara
Nagata, Ota
Iga, Ooyamada
TonomoKijigadai, Koyama, Ida
Suwa, Nii, Mita
Hanagaki, Hananoki, Kume

Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつ

のうぜい

今月の納税

かいじょう

む り ょ う そうげい

会場までの無料送迎バス

City Hall
10:15
12:45
15:15

Sanpia（Venue）
10:45
13:45
16:10

Date in Service
Mar 3 Fri,Mar 9 ThuFeb 24 Fri, Mar 7 Tue
Mar 1 Wed
Mar 7 Tue, Mar 10 Fri
Mar 2 ThuFeb 17 Fri, Mar 8 Wed
Mar 6 MonPay by Februraru 28 Tuesday
Fixed Assets 4th [Kotei Shisan Zei]
National Health Insurance 8th [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken]【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei KaEnglish1

Tel: 0595-22-9612

Information

しお知らせ

School Funding System for Nursing / Care Worker

か ん ご しか い ご ふ く し ししゅうがく し き ん せ い ど

看護師・介護福祉士 修学資金制度【Number of scholarships】A few【Eligibility】●Nurse:Those who are enrolled in or attending a nursing school or college to obtain a nursing
license and who will work as a nurse in a hospital after graduation.
●Care Worker:
Those who are enrolled and attending a care worker training facility to obtain a care worker
license, and who will work as a care worker in a hospital after graduation.
【Amount】●Nurse:50,000yen or 80,000yen / month●Care Worker: 50,000yen / month【Exemption from Repayment】
If the student obtains the respective qualifications promptly after graduation and works at Ueno Sogo
Municipal Hospital for a specified period, the student will be exempted from repayment of the training
fund.
【Selection Process】Application Screening Process、Essay Writing、Interview【Applications & Inquiries】General Affairs Division of Ueno Sogo Municipal Hospital Tel:0595-41-0065

The Coming of Age Ceremony “Seijin-shiki”

せいじ んし きおこな

成人式を 行 います【Eligibility】Those born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2004
【Date】
Sunday, March 19, 1:00 p.m【Venue】 It is determined by the region and listed on the invitation.
* Non-eligible visitors will not be admitted.
* To enter the venue, please cooperate in taking your temperature, disinfecting your hands
and fingers, and wearing a mask.
* Those who are currently moving out of Iga City must show their ID at the reception desk.
◇Upcoming:
The coming-of-age ceremony for those born between April 2, 2004 and April 1, 2005 will be held on May 4.
【Inquiries】Shougai-Gakushuu-ka Tel: 0595-22-9679

Revised Bus Fares for the Following Routes

は い し だいたい

う ん ち ん かい てい

廃止代替バス運賃改定

Bus fares for the following routes will be revised.
【Routes】For Tomono, Suwa/Yono, Nisiyama/Shimagahara, Tsuge and Tsukise【Revision Date】 Marchi 1 Wednesday【Revision Details】 Fares: Increase of 4.1%.
Commuter pass: Increase of 6.8%** School commuter pass fares will remain unchanged.
► Example) From Ueno City Station to Yume Dome-mae
Before revision 380 yen→After revision 410 yen
Take public transportation whenever possible.
【Inquiries】Kotsu-Seisaku-ka Tel: 0595-22-9663

Application for My Number Card to get Myna-points will be Extended
ふよ たいしょう

し ん せ い き か ん えんちょう

マイナポイント付与対象マイナンバーカード申請期間延長

Have you applied for My Number Card yet? To make more effective and convenient use of the My Number
Card, the application period for My Number Card, which will be awarded myna-points, will be extended until theend of February 2023.
Accordingly, the application period for the MINA points will be extended.
Please do not miss this opportunity and inform your friends who need it.

【Inquiries】Juumin-ka Tel: 0595-22-9645
Dedicated Phone for My Number Card Application Reservations Tel: 0595-41-2355
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Health and Medical Information

い り ょ う けんこう

じょうほう

医療・健康の情報

Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

あかけん し ん

そ う だん

赤ちゃんの検診と相談

In Iga, checkup examinations are available at 18 months and 3 years. Notifications will be sent out to homes withchildren eligible for the checkups. Please bring your “Mother-Child passbook (Boshi techo)” with you.
【Inquiries】Kenkou Suishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
18 months
3 years (3 and half years)

February 21 and March 14
February 2, 16 and March 9 and 23

1pm to 2:30pm
1pm to 2:30pm

Medical Emergencies & Assistance

Haitopia Iga 4F
Haitopia Iga 4F

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 bringyour health insurance certificate.
◆Iga-shi Emergency Clinic (Oukyu Shinryojo) / TEL: 0595-22-9990【Clinical Department】General treatment and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Kaminosho 1700-1 (Next to Okanami Hospital)

Mon to Sat

8pm-11pm
9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm
and 8pm-11pm

Sun and Holidays◆The Mie Medical Information Center (Mie ken Kyuukyuu Iryou Jouhou Center) / TEL: 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) / TEL: 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, child care, nursing service and so on anytime.
JanuarySun◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
Hospital Name
Schedule
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

MonTues

Except pediatrics

Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
MonWedSun, Holidays
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am

56
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
1213
OkanamiOkanami19
20
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
26
27
OkanamiOkanami7
Nabari
14
Ueno
21
Nabari
28
Ueno

Wed

Thurs

FriSat1Okanami
8
Okanami
15
Okanami
22
Okanami2
Nabari9
Nabari16
Nabari23
Nabari

3
Ueno
10
Ueno
17
Ueno
24
Ueno

4
Nabari
11
Ueno
18
Nabari25
Ueno※Please contact the hospital before visiting.

※The closing time is the time of the following day.

Advice & Consulting 相談窓口
そうだん ま ど ぐ ち

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 today life. This service is free. If you have any problems or difficulties, don’t leave them until
later. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei Center for reliable, professional advice.

Website■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center■Tabunka-Kyousei-Ka【Tel】0595-22-9629【Tel】0595-22-9702
Facebook【Open】Mon-Fri, and Sun(2nd & 4th) 9:00-17:00【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi 【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com
City Hall 2F

Tips for Everyday Life

■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,
international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】Mar 12 Sun
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント

February 3, Setsubun, Japanese Setsubun Customs

がつにちせつぶん

2月３日は節分ですSetsubun means the parting of the seasons, and occurs four times a year: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Spring (Risshun), in particular, marks the beginning of a new year, and people pray for good health andhappiness throughout the year by warding off evil spirits.
On Setsubun day, people throw beans. The entrance and windows are opened and the beans
are thrown while saying "Oni wa soto" (Out, ogre, out!) to drive away the evils in the house, and"Fuku wa uchi" (Blessed, come inside our house!) to bring the happiness into the house. Afterthe bean-throwing, people eat one more number of beans than the number of your age.
Recently, people have started to eat "Ehomaki", a sushi roll, on Setsubun day. It is said goodfortune is rolled up in a sushi roll. When you eat “Ehomaki”, you have to keep some promises;◼ Without cutting into pieces to prevent good fortune from being cut into pieces◼ Without talking so that happiness does not escape from your mouth.
◼ While making a wish, facing the direction in which the god of the year will come, south-southeast this year.
On February 3, why don't you have a bean-throwing ceremony with your family and then eat sushi rolls facing"south-southeast" silently?
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各種教室のご案内
Learning Support ClassJapanese Language ClassSasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

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いささゆり 教室がに ほ ん ごKanji Learning ClassKanji

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伊賀 日本語の会

か ん じ きょうしつ

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【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm【Date】 Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Date】 Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Venue】Sogo Fukushi Kaikan 2F【Fee】 Free ( 0 yen )【Fee】 200yen / class【Fee】 200yen / class【Tel】 070-4455-4900【Tel】 0595-23-0912【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612
The status of the classes will depend on the pandemic situation. Please check with the contacts for each class.

Hot Topics

あたらし新 しいお知らせ

Hiragana Challenge Class for Preschool Children

ちえたねふ

知恵の種をまこう～ひらがなに触れてみよう

Get ready to enter first grade! Practice self-introductions, reading and writing hiragana.
For children who can do hiragana, there is also a picture book. They can also practice reading aloud.
After the study, we are preparing a fun surprise for you. We look forward to seeing you there.
【Eligibility】Children who will enter the elementary school next year and their parents【Date】February 26, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – noon (Reception desk opens at 9:00 a.m.)【Venue】 Haitopia Iga Bldg, 4F, Tamokuteki-room
【Fee】
Free
【Bring】 Writing utensils and drinks【Application】Make an appointment after February 6 at the below. First 10 applicants only.
【Inquiries and Appointment】Tabunka-Kyousei-ka Tel:0595-22-9702

International Firefighting Festa Iga 2023

た ぶ ん か しょうぼう

いが多文化消防フェスタ伊賀2023

Let's deepen exchanges between the fire department and international
citizens through various experiences so that they can promptly make 119 calls
and respond in case of fire, illness, injury, or other emergencies.
Tour of fire station building, Experience an earthquake generator vehicle,
Firefighting training (water spraying, rope crossing),
Tug of war with a fire truck, and more!
This will be a fun event for the whole family.
Please invite your family and friends and join us all together.
【Date】 February 26, Sunday, 11a.m. – 3p.m.
【Venue and Inquiries】 Iga City Fire Department; Midorigaoka Higasi-machi 920 Tel:0595-24-9105
がいこくじんむ

Disaster Prevention Seminar for International Residents

ぼうさい

外国人向け防災セミナー

In this seminar, you will learn what to prepare for when disaster strikes. Be ready to take action that will saveyour life and the lives of your loved ones. Participation on the day is available. (First 20 participants)
Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Plain Japanese for use.
【Date】
February 26, Sunday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 【Venue】 Iga City Fire Department, 3F Kenshu-room【Inquiries】 Tabunka-Kyousei-ka Tel:0595-22-9702

New address for Iga City Emergency Clinic and Okanami Sogo Hospital (Emergency Duty)
いがし おうきゅう し ん り ょ う し ょ

おかなみ そ う ご う びょういん きんきゅう と う ば ん びょういん

しんじ ゅうし ょ

伊賀市応急診療所、岡波総合病院（緊急当番病院）の新住所

Starting in January 2023, the Emergency Clinic and Okanami Sogo Hospital are
now at the following address.
◼ Iga City Emergency Clinic (Iga-shi Oukyu Shinryojo) TEL: 0595-22-9990【Clinical Department】General treatment and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Kaminosho 1700-1 (Next to Okanami Sogo Hospital)◼ Okanami Sogo Hospital (A hospital on emergency duty) TEL: 0595-21-3135【Address】 Iga-shi Kaminosho 2711-1
Published by Iga-shi Kokusai Kouryuu Kyokai (発行：伊賀市国際交流協会) Tel:070-4455-4900
Edited 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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