英語情報紙「伊賀」February２０２２（令和４）年 2 月号

The City Newsletter

22022 No.171

Population of Iga City

88,333Foreign Nationals

5,361

6.07% of Population
End of December, 2021

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

Vaccination Certificate Appせっしゅしょうめい

APP Store

ワクチン接種 証明アプリ

If you have a My Number Card, you can get the digital certificate for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Two types are available, one for overseas and one for domestic use.
In Japan, paper certificates of vaccination can be used as before.
【Hardware Requirements】 A device that can read my number card (NFC Type B compatible)
iOS 13.7 or higher ／ Android 8.0 or higher【Inquiries】Vaccination Promotion Division Tel: 0595-41-1550

Keep Basic Preventive Actions

きほんてきGoogle Play

「接種証明アプリ」

よ ぼ う さく基本的な予防策-Continue to take basic infection prevention measures such as wearing a mask anddisinfecting your hands whether you are vaccinated or not!

-If you notice any changes in your physical condition, refrain from going out and seek
medical attention as soon as possible.

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Even if you have no symptoms, if you are worried about infection, get tested.

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Take advantage of vaccination opportunities, especially for the younger generation.

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Avoid traveling across prefectural borders unless it is necessary for your daily life.

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When going out, avoid crowded places and hours.

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Even during the meal, wear a facemask when talking (Mask Kaishoku-マスク会食) andavoid talking (Mokushoku-黙食)-When having a meal, try to have no more than four people in the same group at the same table.

-Use stores that are certified as "Anshin Mie-rea" stores or stores that have implemented infection prevention
measures such as compliance with industry-specific guidelines.

Temporary Special Benefits

り ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ きん

臨時特別給付金For Households with Children : 子育て世帯への 臨時特別給付金
こ そだ

せ たい

り ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ きん

If you meet the following requirement (4), please apply for the benefit. Those who meet the following (1) to (3) arenot required to apply as it has already been transferred to your accounts by January 14.
【Eligibility Requirements】The income of the main financial supporter is within the limit of the child allowance, and:
(1) Those who received child allowance from the city for September 2021 (0-15 years old)(2) Guardian of high school students (15-18 years old) whose siblings are receiving child allowance(3) Guardian of a child born between September and November 2021 and applied for the child allowance(4) Anyone other than (1)-(3): Guardian only for high school students, public employee, guardian of a child born on
or after December 1, 2021.
【Benefit Amount】100,000 yen per child【Application Deadline】March 31 Thursday【Inquiries】Kodomo-Mirai-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9677

For Lower Income Households : 住民税非課税世帯等への 臨時特別給付金
じゅうみんぜい ひ か ぜ い せ た い と う

り ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ きんSpecial benefits are being provided to families facing various difficulties who need immediate cash support.
【Eligibility and Application】(1) Households with all members are residents tax exempt in 2021 as of the reference date; December 10 2021
→ Please fill out and return the Certificate Letter after you receive it by April 19 Tuesday.
(2) Households whose finances have suddenly changed due to the COVID-19 and are considered to be in the same
situation as households in (1) → Please come to the City Hall to apply by September 30 Friday.
【Benefit Amount】100,000 yen per household【Inquiries】Seikatsu-Shien-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9674

Monthly TaxPayments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

Pay by February 28 Monday
Fixed Assets 4th [Kotei Shisan Zei] / National Health Insurance 8th [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken]【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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Information

しお知らせ

Scholarship System for Nursing / Care Worker Training Students

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: Anyone who wishes to become a qualified nurse that is either already in medical school orplanning to enter medical school, and who will work at a hospital upon completion of their studies.
・Care Worker: Anyone who wishes to become a qualified care worker that is either already in training
school or planning to enter the school, and who will work at a hospital upon completion of their studies.
【Amount】
・Nurse: 50,000yen or 80,000yen / month・Care Worker: 50,000yen / month【Exemption from Repayment】Upon completion of your studies if you receive your certificationof nursing or care worker promptly and plan to continue working at Ueno Hospital for the fixed
period, you will be exempt from repayment.
・50,000yen : the period equivalent to the loan period
・80,000yen : the period equivalent to 1.5 times the loan period【Necessary Documents】1) Scholarship application form 2) Proof of enrollment or proof ofconfirmed, future enrollment in the school 3) Your resume (with photo attached)【Selection Process】Assessment of written application, interview and essay
上野総合市民病院【Applications & Inquiries】General Affairs Division, Iga City General Hospital Tel:0595-41-0065

Tax Declarations

ぜいきん

しんこく

税金の 申告Declaration Venue for Income Tax, Municipal and Prefectural Tax
・The entrance ticket to the tax declarations venue is required.
Check the National Tax Agency (Kokuzei-cho) website and get the ticket on LINE app as last year. You can get it atthe door also, but may be asked to come at a later date if it is crowded.
・When you come to the venue, please wear a mask and sanitize your hands at the gate.
・If you have a higher temperature than 37.5℃, you will be refused admission. Thank you for your cooperation.
【Period】February 16 Wed - March15 Tue (except weekends and holidays) 9am - 5pm (The entrance will close at 4pm)
【Venue】 Yume Dome Ueno, 2nd Gymnasium【What you need to make a tax declaration】
1) My number card, or My number notification card and Identification such as driver's license,
health insurance card, passport, residence card, etc.
2) Declaration form (if you received from the tax office or City Hall)
3) Postcards from the tax office (if you received one)4) The original copy of your certificate of income and withholding tax5) Certificate for deduction; Documentation to prove that you are sending money to dependents overseas. / National
health insurance certificate / National pension certificate / Proof of life insurance fee exemption6) A copy of the bank book (tsuchou) for the bank account you would like your tax reimbursement to be sent to (thepage which shows your name and account number)【Free Shuttle Bus Service to Declaration Venue】
There will be a free shuttle bus service running between City Hall, City Hall's regional branch offices, local
community centers and Yume Dome, the tax declaration venue.
Services between Former City Hall via City Hall and Yume Dome
Date
Departure from Former City Hall
Departure from City Hall
Departure from Yume Dome
February: 17 Thu, 22 Tue, 25 Fri
9:00 10:00 11:00
9:15 10:15 11:15
9:30 10:30 11:30
13:00 14:00 15:00
13:15 14:15 15:15
13:30 14:30 16:10
March: 1 Tue, 3 Thu, 8 Tue,10 Thu
Services between Community Centers, City Hall Branch Offices and Yume Dome
Pick Up and Arrival PointDate
City Hall Branch OfficeCommunity Center
Kanbe, Hijiki, Inako
Aoyama Branch OfficeFebruary 22 Tue, March 10 Thu
Fuchuu, Nakase
Ayama Branch OfficeFebruary 25 Fri, March 14 Mon
Nagata, Ota
Shimagahara Branch Office
March 2 Wed
TomonoIga / Oyamada Branch OfficeFebruary 24 Thu, March 11 Fri
Kijigadai, Furuyama, Ida---------March 3 Thu
Suwa, Nii, Mita---------February 18 Fri, March 9 Wed
Hanagaki, Hananoki, Kume---------March 4 Fri* The timetable for the shuttle bus between the branch offices/community centers and Yume Dome will be available
at the Juumin-Fukushi-Ka of each branch office or at the community center where the bus arrives and departs.
* Due to unexpected circumstances there may be changes or cancellations to the bus services.
【Inquiries】Ueno Tax Office Tel 0595-21-0950 / Kazei-ka, Shiminzei-kakari (Tax Department) Tel 0595-22-9613
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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 8, 22 and March 8
February 3, 24 and March 10, 24

1pm to 2:40pm
1pm to 2:40pm

Medical Emergencies & Assistance

Haitopia Iga 4FHaitopia 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】Internal Medicine and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Ueno Kuwamachi1615 (Behind Okanami Hospital)

Mon to Sat
8pm-11pm
Sun and Holidays 9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm and 8pm-11pm◆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.
February◆Three medical emergency facilities on dutySunMonTuesWed Thurs
FriSatHospital Name
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

Schedule
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
Mon
Wed
Sun, Holidays
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am

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Okanami/Nabari Okanami
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14
OkanamiOkanami20
21
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
27
28
OkanamiOkanami1Nabari
8
Ueno
15
Nabari
22
Ueno

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Okanami
9Okanami
16
Okanami23
Okanami3
Nabari10
Nabari17
Nabari24
Nabari

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Ueno
11
Ueno
18
Ueno
25
Ueno

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Nabari
12
Ueno
19
Nabari26
Ueno

Except pediatrics※Be sure to call before you visit the hospital.

※The closing time is the time of its 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■Shimin Seikatsu-ka■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center【Tel】0595-22-9702【Tel】0595-22-9629
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
City Hall 2F【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com※Advance reservations are required for visits.

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 13, Sun
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント

Review of Dependents Residing outside the Country

こ く が い きょじゅう し ん ぞ く

ふ よ う こうじょ

み な お

国外居住親族にかかる 扶養控除の見直し

There is a change in the requirements for the application of the tax exemption for dependents of relatives living abroad.
The change will be applied to income tax after 2023. (Salaries and public pensions paid on or after January 1, 2023)【Age for Deduction】
Current: 16 years old or older
After Revision:
Exclude those between 30 years old and 70 years old (applicable to those between 16 and 29 or 70 and over)
However, those who meet the following three conditions will be eligible.
▼16 YEARS OLD▼30 YEARS OLD▼70 YEARS OLD(1) Non-residents due to study abroad(2) People with disabilities(3) Those who remit 380,000 yen or moreEnglsih

3*People in thecolored range
are eligible forthe dependent
exemption.

か く し ゅ きょうしつ

あんない

各種教室のご案内
Leearning Supprt Class

Japanese Language Class

Sasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo no Kai

きょうしついがに ほ ん ごKanji Learning ClassKanjiかいKyousitsu

しょうが く せい

か ん じ きょうしつ

ささゆり 教室

伊賀 日本語の会

小学生 漢字教室

Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

The new semester will startfrom February 26
Who wants to speak Japanese,come and join us! Also you can prepare
for Nihongo Kentei test here.
【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912

Elementary school students, let's
have fun learning how to write kanji andwhat they mean!
【Date】Wed. 15:30pm – 16:30pm【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】Free(0yen )【Tel】 070-4455-4900

The availability of the classes will change depending on COVID-19. Please check with the contacts for each class.

Hot Topics

あたら新 しいDonation of School Uniforms

しお知らせ
せいふく

制服「ください」「あげます」

For the season of new students, if you want to donate or be donated the previously owned school uniforms,please contact us. To prevent infection of COVID-19, please be sure to make an appointment in advance for thevisit and arrive at the appointed time and place.
【Target】School uniforms and PE uniforms of junior high schools in Iga city and high schools in Iga area
People Who Want to be Donated【How to Apply】Apply with your name, address, telephone number and what you need.
【Application and Pick-up Period】By March 27※Items will be distributed in the order of registration.
【How to Pick-up】At a location and time decided in advance
People Who Want to Donate【How to Donate】Please make an appointment and bring your carefully laundered uniforms to the appointed
place: the City Hall or Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center at Haitopia Iga.
【Acceptance Period】By March 27
Please note that we may not be able to meet your request. Thank you for your understanding.
【Inquiries】Shimin Seikatsu Ka Tel:0595-22-9702 / Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center Tel:0595-22-9629

Rental Housing Consultation

ち ん た い じゅうたく そ う だ ん か いThe professional staff will help you find a rental home inthe city. They also provide consultation for owners who
manage rental housing.
【Date】February 25 Friday 1pm- 4pm【Venue】City Hall 2nd Floor, Meeting Room 202,203【Eligibility】Elderly people, people withdisabilities, foreign residents, households
raising children, people with low incomes【Application】Submit your name andcontact to the following by February 22 Tuesday※If you need a Portuguese or Spanish interpreter,
please apply by February 17.
【Inquiries】Juutaku-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9737

COVID-19 Updates

Iga International
FriendshipFesta 2021 Mini賃貸住宅相談会いがし こ く さ い こうり ゅう

伊賀市国際交流フェスタ 2021 ミニ【Date】March 13 Sunday 11am- 3pm【Venue】Haitopia Iga 5th floor, Main Hall and the foyer【Details】
Let’s enjoy international exchange while world music
plays. Also enjoy many fun events such as hands-on
workshops to experience foreign and Japanesecultures, a photo exhibition showing people and scenes
from around the world, and a stamp rally to get a world
food small gift. Please come and join us.
【Inquiries】Iga International Friendship Association
Tel: 070-4455-4900

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots (Third Dose)

しんがた こ ろ な

わ く ち ん ３ か い め せっしゅ

新型コロナ ワクチン３回目接種

Vaccination coupons are being sent to those who have completed the second dose and are eligible for the additional(third) dose. Those who have received the coupons can receive the vaccination.
When you receive your vaccination coupons, please make an appointment at a medical institution in the city. Detailed
instructions are enclosed in the vaccination coupon envelope.
For the latest vaccine information, please check the city's website【Inquiries】Vaccination Promotion Division Tel: 0595-41-1550Published 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 Shimin Seikatsu-Ka (編集：伊賀市市民生活課) Tel:0595-22-9702
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