英語情報紙「伊賀」August２０２２（令和４）年８月号

The City Newsletter

８2022 No.177

Population of Iga City

87,693Foreign Nationals

5,521

6.30% of Population
End of June 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

Temporary Special Benefits of 100,000 yen for Families with Sharply Reduced Incomes
り ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ き ん じゅうみんぜい ひ か ぜ い せ た い臨時特別給付金(住民税非課税世帯)【Eligibility】Households exempt from prefectural and municipal equalization tax for fiscal years 2021 and 2022
- A confirmation letter was sent in July to families who may be eligible for benefits. Recipients are asked tofill out and return the answers.
- Families with a sharp decrease in income after January 2022, please contact us for an interview.
【Application Deadline】September 30 Friday【Inquiries】Seikatsu Shien-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9674

Get Iga Shopping Vouchers Worth 8,000 yen for 5,000 yen!

い が り ゅ うつきかも の けん

伊賀流プレミアム付お買い物券【Application Period】July 11 Monday, Noon – August 15 Monday, Noon
Access the QR code or send a postcard with a reply card attached
You will be notified of the results of the lottery around the end of September.
【Available period for purchasing shopping vouchers】October 3 Monday – November 11 Friday【Available period for shopping】October 3 Monday – January 31, 2023, Tuesday【Inquiries】Ueno Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tel: 0595-21-0527

Information

しお知らせ

Obon Schedule for Public Offices, Banks and Dental Emergency

ぼん き か ん ち ゅ う

かんこうちょうえいぎょう

は い し ゃお盆期間中 官公庁の営業と歯医者

Public Offices： Public institutions such as City Hall and banks will remain open during summer holidays, Obon period(around August 10-16, however, August 11 is a national holiday), when employees in the private sector are on vacation.
If there is paperwork or other procedures you have been unable to carry out because of your busy daily schedule, takeadvantage of these days to catch up on them.
Dental Clinics： In a dental emergency in Obon period, please refer to the following.
Make a reservation call before visiting and see the dentist with the insurance certificate. Open 9am - 5pm●August 13, Saturday
Wakuda Shika Iin Tel: 0595-21-8241 / Hirano Johoku-cho 113●August 15, Monday
Hattori Shika Iin Tel: 0595-23-3130 / Sanagu-cho 640【Inquiries】Iryo Fukushi Seisaku-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9705

Iga International Exchange Festa Exhibitors Wanted!

いがし こ く さ い こうり ゅう

しゅってんしゃ ぼ し ゅ う

伊賀市国際交流フェスタ出展者募集

We are now looking for people interested in having a booth at the International Exchange Festa.
【Date】【Venue】【Fee】

The 2nd October, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m. *Rain-out

Toretateichi Hizokko, Hirano Nishimachi 1-1, Iga City
500yen – 1,500yen*Prices vary depending on whether you rent a tent and weights*Tables and chairs are not available for rent.

【Capacity】
First 10
【Application Period】August 8 Monday – August 22 Monday【Items for sale】Various Sundries from Each Country *No food or beverages may be sold.
Note: Food and beverages cannot be sold or consumed at the venue due to COVID-19
For more information on details, including how to apply, please visit our website or contact us.
【Inquiries】
Iga International Friendship Association
Tel:070-4455-4900
Ueno Marunouchi 500, Iga-shi, Haitopia Iga 4F
Fax:0595-22-9631

Monthly TaxPayments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税Resident Tax
National Health Insurance Tax

Pay by August 31 Wednesday[Shi Kenmin Zei]
The Second Period[Kokumin Kenkou Hoken] The Second Period【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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Information

しお知らせWelfare Medical Fee Assistance System

ふく しい りょう ひ福祉医療費

じ ょ せい せい ど

助成制度

The system of Fukushi-Iryouhi-Josei-Seido subsidizes a part of the expenses paid at medical institutions for thefollowing people. If you have not applied before, please consult with us.
If you are currently receiving this subsidy, you will receive a new eligibility certificate in late August.
Health Care for the Disabled
Any of the following: (1) Level 1 to 3 of Physical Disability Certificate (Shintai-Shougaisha-Techou)(2) Level A or B of Rehabilitation Certificate (Ryoiku-Techo)(3) Level 1 or 2 of Mental Disability Certificate (Seishin-Shougaisha-Hoken-Fukushi-Techou)Child Health Care
Children until March 31 after they turn 15 years old.
*If the child is before the entering elementary school, payment at medical institutions in Mie prefecture
will be free by showing the yellow eligibility card.
Health care for Single-Parent Families
Any of the following:(1) Children under 18 of single-parent families, and their father or mother(2) Children under 18 without a father or mother, and their caregivers(3) Children under 18 whose father or mother is severely disabled, and their father or motherSubsidies are limited by income. Please contact us for more information on procedures, income limits, etc.
【Inquiries】 Insurance and Pensions Division (Hoken-Nenkin Ka) Tel: 0595-22-9660

Child Care Benefit and Special Child Care Benefit

じ ど う ふ よ う て あ てとくべつ じ ど う ふ よ う て あ て

児童扶養手当 ・ 特別児童扶養手当

If you are receiving Child-Care Benefit or Special Child-Care Benefit, it is required to submit an annual report ofyour current situation and income status. Please check the notice you will receive in early August.
Child Care Benefits (Jidou Fuyou Teate) Update
You will need to complete the procedures in person at Kodomo-Mirai ka or at the local branch offices.
【Period】 August 1 Monday to August 31 Wednesday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays*If you do not submit your application, you will not be able to receive the allowance after November.
Special Child Care Benefits (Tokubetsu Jidou Fuyou Teate) Update of Income Status
You will need to complete the procedures at Kodomo-Mirai ka or at the local branch offices.
【Period】 August 12 Friday to September 12 Monday, excluding Saturdays and Sundays*If you do not submit your application, you will not be able to receive the allowance after August.
*These updates are required to ensure that you still meet the requirements to receive the benefits.
*Update forms cannot be submitted to the child care support center at Haitopia.
【Inquiries】 Kodomo-Mirai ka Tel: 0595-22-9677

Special Disability Benefit and Welfare Benefit for Disabled Childrenと く べ つ し ょ う がい し ゃ て あ てしょう がい じ ふ く し て あ て

特別障害者手当 ・ 障害児福祉手当

Special Disability Benefits (Tokubetsu Shougaisha Teate) <27,350yen/month>【Eligibility】Persons 20 years of age or older, homebound with severe physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities
who require special care at all times.
Welfare Benefit for Disabled Children (Shougaiji-Fukushi-Teate) <14,880yen/month>【Eligibility】Persons under 20 years of age who have physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities and requireconsistent care.
◆To be certified: Upon request from the applicant (or guardian for disabled children), certification will be granted
after examination.
*Those who receive pensions for disabilities and those who have income above a certain amount are excluded.
◆To Update: It is required to submit an annual report of your current situation and income status.
【Period】 August 12 Friday to September 12 Monday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays*If you do not submit your application, you will not be able to receive the allowance in the future as well.
【Inquiries】 Shougai Fukushi Ka TEL 0595-22-9656, or each City Hall Branch offices’ Juumin Fukushi Ka

On Thursdays, the City Hall has the Extended Certificate Windows Until 7:30 P.M.
も く よ う び

しょうめい ま ど ぐ ちえんちょう

木曜日は 証明窓口を延長しています

Jumin-ka(Resident Section): Certificate of residence (Juumin-hyou), official copy of the family
register (Koseki Tohon or Koseki-shohon), registering your seal (Inkan-shoumei), and etc.
*Required your photographic ID for the services℡：0595-22-9645
Kazei-ka(Tax Section): Registration of motorized bicycles, consultation about Resident Tax, and etc.
℡：0595-22-9613
Shuzei-ka(Revenue Section): Certificate of income, proof of tax payment, consultation on tax payment and etc.
*If you need your city tax certificate immediately, please bring your receipt or bank book.
℡：0595-22-9612 for Municipal Tax and consultation ℡：0595-22-9615 for tax certification
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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)

Sep 20
Sep 15

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】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.
August◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
Hospital Name
Schedule
Ueno Shimin HospitalTEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

Sun

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

Mon

1Okanami
78
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
1415
OkanamiOkanami21
22
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
28
29
OkanamiOkanamiTuesWedThursFriSat

2
Nabari
9Ueno
16Nabari
23
Ueno
30
Nabari

3
Okanami10
Okanami
17
Okanami24
Okanami31
Okanami4
Nabari11
Nabari18
Nabari25
Nabari

5
Ueno
12
Ueno
19
Ueno
26
Ueno

6
Nabari
13
Ueno
20
Nabari27
Ueno

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

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】
Haitopia
Iga
4F,500
Ueno
Marunouchi,Iga-shi【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, 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】Sep 11, Sun
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント

Please Save Energy and Electricity in Summer!

なつしょうせつでん

ねが夏の省エネ、節電をお願いしますPower saving period: Friday, July 1 through Friday, September 30
Particular power saving time: 17:00 to 20:00 ★BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF HEAT STROKE★
<Power Saving Methods>
・Air conditioner: Set the temperature at 28°C.
Air conditioner blades should be turned upward, as cold air goes downward.
Close the curtains during the day to prevent sunlight from entering.
Use a fan or similar device to circulate the air at the same time.
Do not place objects near the outdoor unit of air conditioner.
・Keep family in the same room and turn off the air conditioner and lights in unoccupied rooms and hallways.
・Unplug toilet seats, televisions, computers, printers, etc. when not in use.
★In particular, when the supply and demand of electricity is expected to be insufficient for the next day, an"electricity supply and demand shortage alert" or "electricity supply and demand shortage warning" may be issued.
In this case, please cooperate especially in saving electricity.
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各種教室のご案内
Learning Support ClassJapanese Language ClassSasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

きょうしついささゆり 教室がに ほ ん ご

Kanji Learning ClassKanji

かいKyousitsu

しょうが く せい

伊賀 日本語の会

か ん じ きょうしつ

小学生 漢字教室

Students can find support toElementary school students, let's
reinforce material learned in school in
Summer Break: Aug 3 Wed- Aug 20 Sat
have fun learning how to write kanji andJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
what they mean!
*No class on August 13.
Resume Date: Aug 24 Wed, Aug 27 Sat【Date】Wed. 10:30am – 11:30am【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm*August classes are in the morning.
【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2FSat.
7pm - 8:30pm*No class on August 31.
【Venue】Sogo Fukushi Kaikan 2F【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】200yen / class【Fee】Free ( 0 yen )【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912【Tel】 070-4455-4900【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612
The availability of the classes will change depending on COVID-19. Please check with the contacts for each class.

Hot Topics
Make your My Number Card by September!

あたらし新 しい

お知らせ

Illuminated Events
around the Castle

マイナンバーカードについて◆Get up to 20,000 yen on cash app, if you sigh up by the end of February.
1.▶ Make your My Number Card by the end of September.
2.▶ Charge 20,000 yen or make purchases, and receive 5,000 yen.
3.▶ Get 7,500 yen when you sign up for your health insurance card.
4.▶ Get 7,500 yen when you set up your bank account to receive public money.

しろライトアップお城のまわり

August 13 Sat. and 14 Sun.
5:00pm- 9pm
Come to enjoy fantastically
illuminated
UenoCastle,concerts, dance performance,food trucks and more.
Special Evening Hours:
Ueno Castle (until 8pm)
Museums (until 9pm)
【Inquiry】Executive
Committee Tel:0595-22-9825◆You can easily access to make a My Number Card with interpreters at theCity Hall according to the following schedule. Reservations required.
August 13 Sat.
August 28, Sun.
English, Portuguese,English, Portuguese,
Spanish, Chinese,
SpanishBook by Aug 20
Book by Aug 8Vietnamese
Hours for both days: 1)9:00am 2)10:30am 3)1:00pm 4)2:30pm【Inquiry】Jumin-Ka Tel:0595-22-964/ Tabunka Kyousei-ka Tel:0595-22-9702

For children, let's learn Japanese manners through the tea ceremony!

れ いぎ

さ ど う

きょうしつ

礼儀と茶道 こども教室

Through Japanese Tea Ceremony, children can experience and learn Japanese courtesy and etiquette in aJapanese tatami room. Of course, you can enjoy delicious matcha green tea and beautiful Japanese sweets.
【Date】
August 28 Sunday, 10:30 am – Noon 【Venue】 Haitopia Iga 5th Floor, Washitsu Room【Eligibility】
Kindergarten, Nursery School 5yrs old class – Junior High School Students【What to bring】 Socks (preferably white)【Fee】500yen【Apply By】
August 22 Monday【Capacity】 First 6【How to Apply】 Make a reservation at Tabunkakyousei-ka TEL:0595-22-9702

Kindergarten (Youchien) Orientation Meeting

よう ちえん

せつめい かい幼稚園の説明会

You can visit and access for explanation of each kindergarten's characteristics, educational policy, and daily life.
【Inquiries】Hoiku-Youchien Ka Tel:0595-22-9655
Tosei-no-oka YouchienとうせいDateTime
Address
Phone

Childcare
Reservation

Nintei-Kodomo-en
Aoyama Yosami Youchien

Hakuhou Youchien

おか よ う ち え ん

はくほう よ う ち え んにん ていえん

あおやまよう ちえん

桃青の丘幼稚園

白鳳幼稚園

Sep 10 Sat
10am-11:30am(open9:30am)
Ueno-Marunouchi 177-1
0595-26-5770

Aug 27 Sat
10:30am-11:30am(open 10:00am)
Ueno-Iyomachi 1067-1
0595-21-0091

Aug 27 Sat
10am-11am(open 9:45am)
Kashio 1397-140595-52-0433

Between Aug 22 and 31

Between Aug 16 and 26

Between Aug 18 and 23

Enrollment in Elementary School

認定こども園 青山よさみ幼稚園

し ょ う が っこ うにゅうがく て つづ小学校の入学手続き

If you are a resident of Iga and hoping to enroll your child in elementary school from April 2023, please read
carefully the letter which you should have received in the post, and complete the application as possible as early.
【Paperwork to Submit】 School enrollment application form, written pledge, questionnaire, identification for boththe child and their guardian (Zairyu card, passport, etc.)【Application Period】 Augusut 12-19 【Submit Application To】 Gakkou Kyouiku-ka TEL 0595-22-9648
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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