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5月
Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

May2022

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

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

April 17 ~ present

3rd dose administrations to generally end in May
The vaccine rollout has gone successfully, with vaccinations at city medical institutions nearing
completion in May.
Those who wish to receive the vaccine should do so as soon as possible. Vaccinations at
Ichinoseki Gymnasium (Udome) were scheduled to end in April, however, additional nighttimeadministrations will be implemented on May 13 (Friday).
*Vaccination after June are scheduled to be carried out at 3 Ichinoseki medical institutions.

Send out of vaccination tickets
Vaccination tickets have been sent to those who have completed their 2nd dose by November 2021.
If you have not received your ticket yet, please contact the Health Promotion Division or the Health andWelfare Division at any branch office.
For those who have moved to Ichinoseki
For those who have moved to Ichinoseki, please bring your vaccination ticket, vaccination certificate,vaccination record, etc. issued by your previous municipality to the Ichinoseki City Hall Health Promotion
Division or the Health and Welfare Division or any branch office to receive issuance of an Ichinoseki
Vaccination Ticket.
For details, please check the documents distributed by the Civic Division during the moving in procedure.
Newly eligible persons for the 1st and 2nd doses
Persons who have reached the eligible age for vaccination and those who have not been able to receive
vaccinations due to special circumstances.

Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 （toll free number）
Time：9：00am～9:00pm (everyday)
Language assistance in English and Chinese

Ichinoseki Official Linefor more information

Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160 Hanaizumi Health and Welfare Division
Murone Health and Welfare Division0191-64-3805 Daito Health and Welfare Division
Higashiyama Health and Welfare Division 0191-47-4530 Senmaya Health and Welfare Division
Kawasaki Health and Welfare Division0191-43-4022 Fujisawa Health and Welfare Division0191-82-2216
0191-72-4087
0191-53-39520191-63-5304

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Notifications from Ichinoseki CityOn March 16, there was a strong earthquake with the epicenter off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture.
The following are methods of disposing waste generated by households and businesses caused bythis earthquake.
Waste can be brought to the garbage disposal center until May 31st (Tuesday).
How to dispose of waste generated by the earthquake① Please complete the procedure for the issuance of
り さ い しょうめいしょ

Disaster Victim Certificate (罹災証明書：risai shomeisho)〇 See information below on issuance of Disaster Victim
Certificate〇 Reception hours: Weekdays 8:30 am to 5:15 pm (extendedreception hours until 7:00 pm)② Please bring the Disaster Victim Certificate to thecenter. (Fees exempt)〇 Ichinoseki Garbage Disposal Center (Ichinoseki, Hanaizumiarea) 0191-21-2157
Weekdays 8: 30am-11: 45am/1: 00pm-4: 30pm
Saturdays 8: 30am-11: 30am (excluding holidays)〇 Daito Garbage Disposal Center (Daito, Senmaya,Higashiyama, Murone, Kawasaki, Fujisawa area) 0191-75-3149
Weekdays 8: 30am-11: 45am/1: 00pm-4: 30pm
3rd Sunday 8: 30am-11: 45am/1: 00pm-4: 30pm (excludingholidays)* Please sort into types when bringing in garbage■ Other methods
Household waste such as damaged glass andpottery can be disposed of as ordinary nonburnables, as long as the sorting rules andcollection dates are followed. However, businesses
cannot put their garbage out at the garbage
collection point.
■ Situations that will incur a fee〇 If you request the services of a general waste
collection and transportation business, you will be
responsible for the fees.
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Lifestyle and Environment
Division 0191-21-8341

Issuance of disaster certificates■What is a Certificate of Reported Damage 「罹災届出証明書 risai todokede shomeisho」? ： A document thatcertifies your report of damages to land, furniture, houses/buildings.
■What is a Disaster Victim Certificate 「罹災証明書 risai shomeisho」?： A document that shows the status ofhousing damage.
[Note] Before applying, please check with your insurance company if the documents are needed. There is no fee.
■People who can apply： Owners of land, houses, or family members of the same household. In all other cases,
a power of attorney must be attached.
■Application procedure： Please submit to the Ichinoseki City Hall Taxation Division or Civic Division/Taxation
Division at any branch office.
■Requirements for application：(1) Application form (2) Photograph that shows the extent of damage(smartphone, digital camera images are also accepted) (3) Photo ID (driver's license, My Number Card, etc)
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Hall Taxation Division 0191-21-8257
Preparing for an earthquake

What each family can do◆ When a big earthquake occurs
Protect your head and lower yourself to ensure your own safety(furniture may fall over and cause serious injury)◆ Preparation for earthquakes① Take earthquake safety precautions, such as preventing furniture from tipping overand securing gas cylinders.
② Stockpile at least a three-day supply of drinking water and food that can be stored
for a long period in case the power, gas, or water is cut off.
③ Prepare an emergency bag that you can take with you if you need to evacuate, as well as appropriate
footwear.
◆ What should I prepare in my emergency bag?
Emergency food, drinking water, flashlight, portable radio, spare batteries, work gloves, valuables such as cash
and ID cards, masks, wet wipes, etc.
For families living with small children or the elderly, prepare disposable diapers, medicines for chronic diseases,etc. depending on your situation.
【Inquiries】 Fire Department Disaster Prevention Division 0191-25-5913

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May Notification
Adult Medical Examination Schedule● Medical screenings for adults will start on May 9th (Monday) in Ichinoseki.
● Consultation slips and schedules were sent to eligible persons in mid-April. If you would like to apply for
additional examinations or have recently moved to Ichinoseki, please contact one of the facilities listed below.
◇ Simultaneous consultation (reception hours: 6:45 am to 9:00 am)
Cardiovascular examination (basic medical examination, specific examination, examination of latter stage elderly)
Gastric cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, lung cancer screening, hepatitis virus screening
Date
9thArea

Venue
Local Culture Preservation Center（Mon）

10th （Tues）

郷土文化保存伝習館

Fujisawa

21st （Sat）

藤沢市民センター黄海分館

22nd （Sun）

12th （Thurs）
Kawasaki Gymnasium

KawasakiIchinoseki

Ichinoseki Community Health Center
一関保健センター

24th （Tues）

川崎体育センター

25th （Wed）

15th （Sun）

Ichinoseki Community Health Center

26th （Thurs）

一関保健センター

27th （Fri）

Ichinoseki

17th （Tues）
18th （Wed）

Venue

23rd （Mon）

14th （Sat）

16th （Mon）

Area

20th （Fri）

Fujisawa Civic Center Kinomi Bunkan

11th （Wed）
13th （Fri）

Date

Daito Health Center
大東保健センター

Daito

Daito Community Center
大東コミュニティセンター

28th （Sat）
Hanaizumi

Hanaizumi General Welfare Center
花泉総合福祉センター

19th (Thurs）

29th （Sun）
30th （Mon）

MuroneMurone Kyoku Roku Fureai Center
室根曲ろくふれあいセンター

31st （Tues）◇Cervical cancer screening◇Breast cancer screening（reception hours：9:30am～10：30am/1:00pm～2:00pm）（reception hours：9:30am～10：30am/1:30pm～2:30pm）

Date
19th (Thurs）
20th（Fri）

Area
DaitoVenue
Daito Health Center

Date

AreaVenue
Matsukawa Civic Center

12th（Thurs）

松川市民センター

大東保健センター

Takouzu Civic Center

Please cooperate with COVID prevention methods① Postpone consultation if you or a member ofyour family is in poor physical condition.
② Wait outside the venue when examination
admissions are limited③ Wear a mask

13th（Fri）

田河津市民センター/
Higashiyama

Higashiyama Regional Exchange Center

東山地域交流センター

14th（Sat）

Higashiyama Regional Exchange Center

東山地域交流センター【Inquiries】Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160
or the Health and Welfare Division at any branch
officeSupport for people affected by COVID-19: 100,000yen to be provided to low income
households/households experiencing sudden financial difficulty① Resident tax exempt households◆ A confirmation letter (lemon color) will be sent toeligible households in early February.
[Submission deadline: May 31 (Tuesday)]◆Households with undeclared persons or those who
moved in after January 2, 2021 will not receive a noteof confirmation. It is necessary to submit a separate
application.
[Application deadline: Friday, September 30th]*Benefits can only be granted once for either ① or ②

② Households Experiencing Sudden Financial
Difficulties◆ Who can apply? : Households whose income has
decreased since January 2021 due to COVID-19, andall household members have earned income equivalent
to the per capita rate of residence tax
exemption. (Please refer to the QR code)◆ How to apply: by attaching
documents that can confirm your income◆ Application period: September 30th (Friday)【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Hall COVID-19 Control Headquarters, Livelihood Support Team 0191-21-8730
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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 familyand friends of foreigners are also welcome.

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

Find link to comprehensive English Guide thatincludes 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

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

Doctors on Duty
(Nights/Holidays)
Scan the QR code (or click here) below for doctors that are on
duty 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.