広報とうかい 10/10 号
1. １０月の休日診療
2. 窓⼝業務時間延⻑
3. 照沼小学校で学びませんか
4. 東海村文化祭 2020
5. １０月から「ロタウィルスワクチン」が定期予防接種になります！
6. 中央公⺠館講座
7. 妊婦のための「ハローベビースクール」
8. チャレンジスクール「バドミントンの部」
9. 親子で楽しい金属造形ワークショップ
Tokai Newsletter 10 Oct. 2020
1. Weekend Medical Services in Oct.
2. Extension of Administrative Service Time
3. Would You Like Your Child to Study at Terunuma Elementary School?
4. Tokai Village Cultural Festival 2020
5. Rotavirus Vaccine Becomes a Routine Vaccination from Oct.
6. Classes at Tokai Central Community Center
7. Hello Baby Classes for Pregnant Women
8. Badminton Classes9. Metal Art Workshops for a Parent and Elementary School Child
In order to prevent the infectious disease of the novel coronavirus from spreading,some or all the events may be cancelled or postponed.

1. Weekend Medical Services in Oct.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., except noon - 1:00 p.m. (Hours are available for all locations.)
Sun. 11: Tokai Clinic, ph.029-283-1711
Sun. 18: Muto Pediatric Clinic, ph.029-282-7722
Sun. 25: Tokai Hospital, ph.029-282-2188
Ibaraki Children's Resource Line, ph. #8000 (for mobile phones), or 03-6667-3377
Hours: open 24 hours a day, every day of the year (including emergency medical information)
Ibaraki Adult's Resource Line, ph. #7119 (for mobile phones), or 03-6667-3377
Hours: open 24 hours a day, every day of the year (including emergency medical information)

2. Extension of Administrative Service Time
Date: Every 1st and 3rd Thu.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Services and Sections:
Civil Registration Section; Resident registration, seal (hanko) registration, passport issuance,and publishing of other certifications and permissions, procedures of national healthinsurance and national pension plan and long life medical care for the elderly.
Elderly Welfare Section; Application of long-term care insurance and support of the elderly.
Tax Section; Issuance of certifications, (local) taxpayer assistance (needs reservation)
Accounting Section; Payment of tax (except national tax, prefectural tax and national
pension premiums) and royalties.
Childcare Support Section; Procedures for day-care center, application of children
allowance and child-rearing allowance.
Waterworks Section; Procedures to supply public water, payment of water and sewage bills.

3. Would You Like Your Child to Study at Terunuma Elementary School?
Terunuma Elementary School has only 97 students, thus provides unique opportunities forthe students. Any children outside the school district can enter Terunuma Elementary School.
Unique activities-All students participate in rice farming every year.
-Assistant language teacher (ALT) also joins classes other than English to increase
opportunities to be exposed to English.
-Enhancement of ICT (e.g. tablets and electronic blackboards) helps improve ability of eachstudent.
-There are exchanges with kindergarten kids and activities in groups of different grades.
Come and visit the school(1) Harvest Festival from 11:30 a.m. on Sat. 21 Nov.
(2) Parents’ Day from 1:50 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. on Fri. 4 Dec.
(3) School Tour on the date of your choice until Fri. 29 Jan. 2021 (except school holidays)
Please make a reservation to Terunuma Elementary School. The schedules are subject tochange.
Admission information
Conditions:-Commute is the responsibility of the parents.
-Please cooperate with school/community activities.

-Minimum term of attending the school is one year.
*Students who live within the school district of Tokai Junior High School can choose going toeither Tokai-Minami Junior High School or Tokai Junior High School.
Application:
Apply at School Education Section (Village Office 4F) between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. by Fri.
8 Jan. 2021 (except weekends, public holidays and New Year holidays). Application form isavailable at School Education Section or can be downloaded from the official village website.
Inquiries:
For education content/school visits; Terunuma Elementary School, ph. 029-282-2024
For school transfer system/procedures; School Education Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1412,1413, 1419
4. Tokai Village Cultural Festival 2020
The 48th Cultural Festival will be held from Sat. 24 Oct. to Sat. 26 Dec. in the following fourvenues while taking precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Events held after mid Nov. will be featured in the10 Nov. newsletter.
[Tokai Culture Center]
Sat. 24 Oct.: Shogi TournamentSun. 25 Oct.: Igo TournamentSat. 31 Oct., Sun.1 & Tue. 3 Nov.: Chrysanthemum Exhibition
Sat. 31 Oct. 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Koto Concert, Harmonica Performance, Japanese SpeechShow, Kids Dance, Piano & Singing Concert
Sun. 1 Nov. 9:30 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.: Hula Dance, Classic Ballet, Jazz Dance, Modern Ballet
Tue. 3 Nov. 9:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.: Kids Dance, Classic Ballet, Chorus, Brass Band
[Tokai Library]Sun. 1 Nov.: Folk Tale Kamishibai (picture-card show)[Tokai Industry and Information Plaza "iVil"]
Sat. 31 Oct. to Tue. 3 Nov. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. on 3 Nov.): Bonsai Exhibition
Fri. 6 to Sun. 8 Nov. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Wild Grasses Exhibition[Tokai Station Gallery]Sat. 31 Oct. to Tue. 3 Nov. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Architect Association Exhibition, PaintingExhibition, Tea Party (Reservation required for Tea Party)
Notes: Please wear a mask, check your temperature in advance and disinfect your hands.
An entrance ticket is required to see stage performances. Tickets will be distributed at Tokai
Culture Center reception desk from Sat. 10 Oct.
Inquiries: Tokai Village Cultural Festival Executive Committee Secretariat, ph. 029-282-8511

5. Rotavirus Vaccine Becomes a Routine Vaccination from Oct.
(1) What is Rotavirus?
Gastroenteritis due to rotavirus manifests as sudden vomiting, frequent watery diarrhea andfever. Some patients can require hospitalization due to complications such as dehydrationand seizure associated with vomiting and diarrhea, renal failure, and/or encephalopathy.
Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe acute gastroenteritis requiring hospitalization.
(2) Eligible children for routine vaccination
Children born after Aug. 2020. Coupon is sent to eligible children when they become one anda half month old.
(3) Adverse reaction
If symptoms of intussusception (exhaustion, pale face, repeated vomiting, repeated dysphoria,
bloody stool, flatulence) are observed after vaccination, particularly within two weeks after
the initial vaccination, promptly consult a doctor.
(4) Types and schedule
There are two types of rotavirus vaccines. Both vaccines have an effect in the prevention ofinfection by rotavirus. Choose either type and have your child receive the vaccination at theappropriate time.
-Monovalent vaccine containing live attenuated human rotavirus is orally administered twice(1st: 6 weeks after birth or older, 2nd: up to 24 weeks after birth at intervals of at least 4weeks).
-Pentavalent vaccine containing 5 bovine-human reassortant rotaviruses is orallyadministered 3 times (1st: 6 weeks after birth or older, 2nd and 3rd: up to 32 weeks after birthat intervals of at least 4 weeks).
*It is recommended that the initial vaccination be given after 2 months and no later than 14weeks and 6 days after birth.
Inquiries: Tokai Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

6. Classes at Tokai Central Community Center
Eligible people: Anyone who lives or works in Tokai VillageNote: Applicants will be notified of acceptance or not by mail.
Application:
Apply from Sat. 10 to Wed. 21 Oct.
By phone / in person: Apply to Tokai Central Community Center between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m. (except Mon.) or between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sun.

By post: Write your name with furigana, address, age, phone number and name of class on a
postcard, and send it to Tokai Central Community Center, 768-15 Funaba, Tokai Village 3191115. Application must arrive by Wed. 21 Oct.
Inquiries: Tokai Central Community Center, ph. 029-282-3329Class information:(1) Smartphone Class B for Elderly People (4 times)
Bring your smartphone and make your life easier and more comfortable!
Date: 4 Thursdays – 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Capacity: 20 people
Instructor: Smartphone instructor
Cost: Free
Note: This course is for people over 60 years old. Flyers are available at the village office
reception.
(2) Calligraphy Class (4 times)
Let’s enjoy calligraphy and learn the origins of letters!
Date: 4 Fridays – 13, 20, 27 Nov. and 4 Dec.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Capacity: 10 people
Instructor: Mr. Isao Chiba (Tokai Village Calligraphy Association)
Cost: 1,000 yen (for materials)(3) Consumer Consultation Class
Let’s learn the basics of contract and be a wise consumer.
Date: Sat. 14 Nov.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Capacity: 15 people
Instructor: Counselor of Ibaraki Consumer Affairs Center
Cost: Free
(4) Photography Class (3 times)
Let’s learn skills to take beautiful photos. Bring your own digital camera (no smartphone).
Date: 3 Saturdays – 21, 28 Nov. and 5 Dec.
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Capacity: 15 people
Instructor: Tokai Village Photography Association
Cost: Free(5) Self Chiropractic Class (3 times)
Let’s learn how to care and relax your body by yourself!
Date: 3 Thursdays – 3, 10, 17 Dec.
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Capacity: 15 people
Instructor: Ms. Hisae Iwama (Self Chiropractic Navigator)
Cost: Free
Note: Bring a yoga mat or bath towel and wear comfortable clothes.

7. Hello Baby Classes for Pregnant Women
Let’s learn about pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and share your concerns and experienceswith us as an expecting mother. You can join either one or both.
Date and Content:(1) Fri. 13 Nov. 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Lecture by a midwife, a nutrition manager and a dental hygienist. You can also try a foodsample. Childcare service will be provided for free.
(2) Sat. 14 Nov. 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Talk about babies’ cry / how to bath a new born / pregnancy experience for fathers / usefulservices for before and after childbirth. Bring aprons for each attendee. No childcare service
will be provided.
Place: Tokai Health Center
Capacity: (1) The first 8 applicants, (2) the first 9 pairs, will be accepted.
Cost: Free
Others: Bring your Maternal and Child Health Handbook (boshi kenko techo), thesupplementary handbook, pen and notebook.
Inquiries and Applications: Apply on the phone to Tokai Health Center (ph. 029-282-2797)
by Fri. 23 Oct. Reservations are required for both classes.

8. Badminton Classes
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays from Wed. 4 to Fri. 20 Nov. (six classes)
Time: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Place: Tokai Gymnasium
Eligible people: Anyone of junior high school student or above, who either lives, works, orgoes to school in Tokai Village (including family living together)

Capacity: The first 15 applicants will be accepted. (Minimum applicant count is 8.)
Cost: 2,000 yen per person
Application and Inquiries: Apply with the fee at Tokai Gymnasium between 8:30 a.m. and5:15 p.m. from Tue. 13 to Sun. 25 Oct. (except Mon. 19 Oct.). Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-2830673

9. Metal Art Workshops for a Parent and Elementary School Child
Date:(1) Wire Art Workshop: Sat. 7 Nov.
(2) Copper-plate Art 2-day Workshop: Sun. 8 & Sat. 14 Nov.
Time:
Children in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade of elementary school; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Children in 4th, 5th or 6th grade of elementary school; 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: Tokai Station Gallery B (1F) at JR Tokai Station
Capacity: The first 5 pairs will be accepted for each course.
Cost: 1,000 yen (for materials) per family
Application and Inquiries:Apply by phone to Tokai Station Community Facility Management Room (ph. 029-287-3680)
from 9:00 a.m. on Sat. 17 Oct.