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2022 December

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Ichinoseki Multilingual Newsletter

Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

December
2022

Ichinoseki International Association
Translated excerpts from the public Ichinoseki newsletter, ‘I-style’.

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

No charge
forvaccines!

November 17 ~ present【Booster Vaccinations (3rd, 4th, 5th Doses) for those 12 years and older】～Vaccination Interval Shortened to 3 Months～
For the past two years, COVID-19 cases have surged around the new year holidays. We ask that not only the elderly,
but younger people as well consider getting the bivalent vaccine for the Omicron variant by the year’s end.
Vaccination Dates &Times

Vaccines Used

RSVP Method

City Medical Facilities(57 locations)

Decided by each
medical facility

Pfizer/Moderna(Omicron BA.4/BA.5）

Method decided by each
medical facility(Internet/Callcenter/through the facility
directly)

Ichinoseki City Gym(U-Dome)* Until the end ofDecember【December】
Fri. 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sun. 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Vaccination Venue

Online,Pfizer(Omicron BA.1)

or through theCall Center
0120-033-567(No charge for calls）【1st and 2nd Doses for those 12 years and older】
Uses the vaccines for the original variant. The Omicron variant-targeted bivalent vaccine is not available for the first twodoses.
Vaccination Venue

Vaccines Used

RSVP MethodOnline,

Showa hospital (Tamura-cho)

Pfizer Vaccine(Original Variant)or through theCall Center
0120-033-567(No charge for calls)【Vaccinations for Children (5-11 years old)】
Starting in December, vaccinations will be administered at the following four venues.
Vaccination Venue

Vaccines Used

RSVP MethodOnline,

Abe Naika Clinic (Takeyama-cho)
Senwa Clinic (Sakuragi-cho)
Seishindo Clinic (Hanaizumi)
Tanifuji Naika Clinic (Senmaya)

Pfizer Vaccinefor Children

or through theCall Center
0120-033-567(No charge for calls)

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【Vaccinations for Young Children (Aged 6 mos. to 4 years)】～Please get the first vaccination by the end of the year!～
Cost of Vaccines:

Free

Vaccines Used:

Pfizer Vaccine for Children under 5

Number of Doses:3 doses
The 2nd Dose is after an interval of 3 weeks, and the 3rd after an interval of 8 weeks.

Notes: Currently, COVID-19 vaccinations are scheduled until Friday, March 31st, 2023.
Because it takes 11 weeks from the first to third dose, those who wish to be vaccinated by the endof March should get their first vaccination before the end of the year.
Vaccination Venues Starting in December
Iwate Prefectural Iwai Hospital(17 Odaira, Kozenji)# of Doses

Dates

1st Dose

Dec. 17th(Sat.)

2nd Dose

Jan. 7th(Sat.)

3rd DoseMar. 4th(Sat.)Time

9：00 am～
12：00 pm

RSVP Method

City Medical Facilities

Methods differ by age group.

・Kato Kodomo Clinic(Yamanome)
・Saito Sanfujinka Clinic(Chuo-cho)・Seishindo Clinic(Hanaizumi)
・Nanohana Clinic
Senmaya (Senmaya)
・Abe Clinic (Higashiyama)【Infants aged 6 mos. to 1 year】
Make an appointment by calling
the Call Center【Toddlers aged 1 to 4 years】
Make an appointment Online or
through the Call Center* Appts. for the 3rd Dose can bemade starting Saturday, Nov. 26th

Request from the Ichinoseki City Health Department～Let’s protect our local health care system from COVID-19!～
While our health care system is under strain from the drastic increase of COVID-19 patients, it isnecessary to ensure medical treatment for other patients as well.
〇 Remain diligent in your daily COVID-19 prevention measures.
・ In addition to COVID-19, please get vaccinated for influenza as well, which will also surge thiswinter.
・ Effective prevention measures include avoiding closed spaces, crowds, and close contact, andmaintaining proper ventilation.
〇 Be prepared in case of infection.
・ Prepare in advance with fever-reducing painkillers, approved COVID-19 antigen test kits, andapproximately 5 days’ worth of food and drink in case you must quarantine at home.
〇 If you are showing possible COVID-19 symptoms…
・ If you do not have a high chance of severe illness (either due to age or an underlying condition),
we ask for your cooperation in testing yourself with a rapid antigen test instead of visiting a clinic
for an exam.
・ If you test positive, please call the Iwate Confirmed Cases Registration Center (TEL: 0570-005451) and begin self-isolation at home.
・ If you are 65 years or older, pregnant, or have an underlying condition that puts you at risk ofsevere illness, please call to consult with your doctor or a medical facility ASAP to get tested.
・ For elementary school-aged children or younger, please consult with your pediatrician.
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Health Department 0191-26-1415
Please check for the newest updates here:● Ichinoseki City Homepage● Ichinoseki City LINE Account2022 December

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Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
Time：9：00am～9:00pm (everyday)
Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160

0120-033-567 （toll free number）

Language assistance in English and Chineseor the health and welfare section at any branch

Other Information
Year-end garbage disposal
Ichinoseki or Daito garbage disposal centers
Garbage collection duty

Acceptance of garbage (bringing in)Collection until Friday,

Collection from Wednesday,

December 30, 2022

January 4, 2023

* Please confirm with the garbage disposal calendar.

Garbage brought in will be accepted until 4:30
pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Normal
operations from Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki Garbage Disposal Center 0191-21-2157
Daito Garbage Disposal Center 0191-75-3149

Winter break food pantry
Distribution of food for single parent homes who are struggling in their daily lives.
You can also seek advice on day-to-day issues.
WhenWhere

Who is eligible

December 24 (Sat)10：00am ～3:00pmIchinoseki City General
Welfare Center
Senmaya Rural Labor
Welfare CenterSingle parents raising children on their own* A household with a child or children in the third year ofhigh school or younger who are not working.

● How to apply: Please use the application form on the Ichinoseki Council of Social Welfare website.
● Application date: Until Thursday, December 15【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Council of Social Welfare 0191-23-6020

Notice of payment in December
There are repeated incidents of tax refund scammers
posing as city employees.
The city will never ask you to visit an ATMor ask for your PIN number.
Beware of① 3rd term of Property tax
Scams!
th② 6 term of National health insurance tax(general collection)③ 6th term of medical insurance premiums for the elderly(general collection)
Payment deadline: Wednesday, December 28th
【Inquiry】
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division0191-21-8261 Or Ichinoseki City Tax Savings Association

Cooperation with snow removal
When snowfall is heavy, vehicles to remove snow
are dispatched.
In Ichinoseki, snow is first removed from roads withheavy traffic as well as bus and school commuteroutes.
Snow is removed from late at night to early morning
Ichinoseki City does not remove snow shoveled athome and put out in front of your residence.
【Request for cooperation】● Please shovel the areas in front of your homeyourself【Caution】● Do not park on the street● Do not go near the snowplow● Do not put snow out onto the street

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Further resources
Iwate Prefecture
Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information

Iwate International Association

Ichinoseki City English Guide

Ichinoseki InternationalAssociation

Consultation for foreign residents about various
issues such as foreign residency qualifications(visa) and troubles in everyday life. Japanese family
and friends of foreigners are also welcome.

TEL: 019-654-8900
Hours: 9:00am～8:00pm

Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information such as what to do inan emergency, where evacuation centers are,welfare incentives, how to dispose of garbage, andhow to go about notification procedures at city hall.
TEL: 0191-34-4711
Consultation services for foreign residents available.
Staff can speak English and have tools to assist inother languages.

Hours: 9:00am～6:00pm（Closed Thurs/holidays/Dec.29~Jan.3）

Are you having a problem with your visa, nationality,family, work, everyday living, discrimination,
domestic violence, confinement, or humantrafficking?
Consultation can be made by toll-free number,
Facebook messenger, or through an online chatsystem

Yorisoi Hotline

Specialized line forforeigners in Iwate, Miyagi,
Fukushima:0120-279-226

AMDA Medical Information
Center〔特定非営利活動法人 AMDA 国際医療情報センター〕

Telephone Consultation for medical matters
Free consultation & interpreting service
Connection fees will apply

Doctors on Duty(Nights/Holidays)
Scan the QR code below for doctors that are onduty at night (18:00-20:00) and on duty on Sundays/holidays.
To double check the available facilities, call the Ichinoseki City
Hall on 0191-21-2111.
If it's a medical emergency, be sure to call 119.
Please bring your health insurance card and your medication
record handbook (okusuri techou) when seeing a doctor.

Ichinoseki City

TEL: 03-6233-9266
Hours: 10:00am～4:00pm（Monday～Friday）

After-Hours Children’s
Emergency Hotline
A telephone helpline to consult with anurse about responses and emergency
measures for children’s illnesses.
● Hours: 7:00pm-11:00pm● Open year-round● Phone number: 019-605-9000

Or dial #8000