March 2024
英 語
Tsu City International Exchange Association
23-1 Nishi Marunouchi Tsu City Tel:059-229-3146 FAX:059-227-8070
http://tiea.jp E-mail: info@tiea.jp- The rising cost of living special relief payment (70.000 yen per household) is offered for households
which are exempt from the resident tax.
- There is a necessary procedure in order to receive the cash payment.
Eligible households
Households which are registered in Tsu City as of December 1st, 2023 and the entire household is
exempt from the 2023 resident tax.
- No member of the household is listed as a dependent of another tax-paying individual.
- If the household received the same payment (70,000 yen) from another municipality, they can notreceive it in Tsu City.

Tsu City Hall (Welfare Div.) sent a
confirmation on January 19th to eligible
households※ Criteria for the special payment:
Entire household is registered in Tsu City andexempt from the 2023 resident tax as ofDecember 1st, 2023
Deadline for submission: March 21st, 2024
(Postmark valid) If you fail to send the confirmation form back, youwill be considered as having waived this cashpayment. Please send the form as soon as possible.

For those who are eligible but
did not receive the confirmation:
Applications are needed

The application must be
submitted between January 19thand Mach 21th in 2024

The application is available at the locations below- A special desk at Tsu City Hall (8th floor)- Welfare Div. at Tsu City Hall (1st Floor)- Welfare Div. at all City Hall branches

If you want to volunteer to help in the affected area, you need to register in advance.
Once you register your email address, the administration center will send you the confirmation email.
Steps to register
1. Please register via the Ishikawa prefectural website. You will receive a confirmation email.
2. When you receive a volunteer request email, please make a reservation through your smart phoneor PC. You can make mutiple reservations on the same reservation sheet.
3. You will receive a tentative reservation email.
4. You will receive a confirmation email, so please read it closely and select avolunteer activity of your choice.
Note: Please be reminded to buy volunteer activity insurance in advance.
Volunteer activity insurance is to cover your or a third person’s medical expenses if you/they
are injured or for accidental damage to property during your volunteer activity.
You can apply for the insurance at the social welfare council at your city. (Shakai Fukushi Kyogi-kai)

The cards need to be topped up to 2,000 pt by the end of March. Currently held points
can still be used after April, but the maximum points even after the top up will be
2,000pt in total.
＜Contact＞ Elderly Welfare Division at HQ (Korei Fukushi-Ka) ☎ 059-229-3156

Licence
toAcquire- JIS welding certification (SA-2F, SA-3F, A-2F)- Certification of skill training course of gas welding.
- Certification of safety and health special education in Arc Welding.
- Certification of safety and health special education in grinding wheels.
- (Optional) Slinging skill / Tamakake training course certification
Training period: From April 9, 2024 to September 4, 2024 (6 months) 8:30 to 15:40
Tuition is free: ￥20,000 has to be paid for safety gears, uniform and accident insurance
Target participants: Those who are motivated to acquire skills and find employment in the metal
forming department.
People who has no restriction on their VISA for work.
Interview and Selections: 6 (Wed) and 22 (Fri) March, 2024
For those who wish to participate in the entrance examination, please consult Hello Work office.
On the examination day, be sure to bring: Writing material (black ballpoint pen, pencil, eraser),
Personal seal (A Japanese stamp with ink), Zairyu card (Resident card) and ID.
For those receiving the unemployment insurance: A document from Hello Work which describes theregistration with photograph.
＜For Inquiries Contact＞
Tsu Kouto Gijutsu Gakkou (Tel. 059-234-3135)
Kato and Kitamura〒514-0817 1176-2 Takachaya Komori-cho, Tsu City

Those who earned any income in the preceding year (2023) must calculate the amount of tax.
This is called “Kakutei Shinkoku”.
＜Who needs to file income tax returns＞- Independent business proprieties- Employees whose companies have not filed for them
- People who need to report regarding deductions i.e. adding family members to support- Cases where the person’s salary was received from more than two places of business＜Places and Time＞
Mie-ken kyoiku bunka kaikan 5F （2-142 Sakurabashi, Tsu City）
February 16 to March 15, 2024
9:00 to 17:00 (Closed on Saturday and Sunday)＜Things to bring＞
1. Zairyu card
2. My number (card)
3. Seal (Inkan) if you have 4. Bank book
5. A withholding tax statement (Gensen Chosyu)
6. My Number for family member you support
7. Receipt of money transfer
8. Certification to show the relationship between you and people you support
Note: Other documents may be required.
＜For Inquiries Contact＞ Tsu Tax Office
TEL 059-228-3131

For Junior/Highschool students

Vocational School Fair 2024

Venue: UST Plaza (UST Hall 4, 5F) （〒514-0009 Tsu shi Hadokoro cho 700）For Free You can come without a reservation Non-Japanese students are welcome

You can consult
about scholarships

Cooking

Caregiving

Secretary

Physical Therapy

Make upSocial Welfare

Bridal planner

Patisserie

Nursing

Dental Hygiene

Beauty salon business＜Inquiry＞
Mie-Ken Sensyu Gakkou Kyoukai(1-2934 Kamihama-cho, Tsu City) ☎ 090-1563-9743

This is the time of the year when winter shifts to spring, the air is very dry and that makes it easy
for fires to start. Once something catches fire, it can become huge quickly with strong winds. It isrecommended to participate in a regional fire drill training in order to prevent fire.
Maintenance the fire alarm
You should pull the string or push the button to check if the alarm works. Many of
the fire alarms’ batteries and sensors will last only about 10 years. If you find any
malfunctions, your fire alarm should be replaced.
When disaster strikesWhen a black out happens after an earth quake or a typhoon, once the power is switched on again,
fallen heaters can cause a fire. In order to prevent such kinds of fire, be advised to turn off fuses
when any disaster occurs.
How to dispose of unused kerosene
If you dispose of kerosene improperly, it could cause a fire or be harmful to nature.
When you dispose of kerosene
・If it is a very small amount, soak it into some paper or a cloth, and put it out asburnable garbage.
・If it is a lot of kerosene, please ask the shop or the gas station you bought it at to※Please ask the store how much they can take and how much it costs.
help dispose of it.

*Have you encountered any challenges related to child rearing in Japan?
*Here is a chance to chat with other non-Japanese mothers*You can talk about your child, family or anything you want in a relaxed atmosphere・Free・No reservation is needed・You can bring your child
Date： March 20th Wed, 2024 10:00-12:00 （Please come at your convenience）
Venue： Region Plaza 2F, Room no.6 (adjacent to Tsu City Hall)Japanese parents
Note：Children can play and sing songs with hand motions
are welcomed, too＜Inquiry＞
WELCOME☎ 050-6874-2643 welcome2020@outlook.jp
People who have light cars or a motor bike as of April 1st are taxed for the whole fiscal year.
If you don’t cancel or change the name registration on the vehicle by the end of March, you will be
required to pay the tax.

Requirements
・Inkan (Seals) from both the new and previous owners ・Mandatory car insurance
・Car inspection certificate (Shaken-sho), New owner’s Inkan (Seals) certification and resident certification☆Where to apply:
If the motorcycle has an engine under 125cc, please go to the Tax division on the second floor of City
Hall. If it is over 125cc, you should visit the K-Car inspection association.
Inquiry for changing owners and cancellation
Vehicle type
Place of procedures
・Scooter (under 125cc)
・Tax division on the second floor of City Hal ☎ 059-229-3129
・Small-sized special motor vehicle
・Citizen division at each branch・Light motor bike・Mie transportation office ☎ 050-5540-2055(over 126cc under 250cc)(1190-9 Kumozu nagatsune-cho, Tsu City)・Light motor bike(over 250cc)
・Three-wheeled motor bike
・K-Car inspection association ☎ 050-3816-1779
・Light(Kei) car(1190-10 Kumozu nagatsune-cho, Tsu City)In Japan, every year, over 20,000 people lose their precious lives due to suicide. Various factors suchas bullying, loneliness, financial struggles, illness, relationship issues, unemployment, and overwhelming
debt can overlap, leading to a loss of hope and and increase the risk of suicide.
If you notice that those around you are unable to sleep, have lost their appetite, or have become lesstalkative, please try reaching out to them. Having someone to listen and think along with can preventthe loneliness of those who are troubled and provide a sense of security.
It is important not to struggle alone and to consult with proper institutions.
Talking about it, putting it into words, is the first step towards resolution.

When you need help(with interpretation):☎ 059-229-3146
Free telephone consultation ☎ 0120-279-338(As of February 1st, 2024)

Country

Population

Brazil-15
121-6
14-1
11
4-2Others
Total

2,241
1,796
1,698
1,257
634
519
432
404
263
248
871
10,363Gross Population

270,713-287

12
34567
8910

Philippines

Vietnam
China
Indonesia
Nepal
Bolivia
Korea
MyanmarThailandMonthly change

If you want to consult on your questions
regarding public administration (i.e. healthinsurance, taxes, social assistance, educationand other procedures), you can ask forassistance in Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog
and English at Citizen Communication Divisionof Tsu City Office (3rd floor).
Contact: Shimin-koryu-ka☎ 059-229-3102

1524★ Let’s enjoy learning Japanese language!
★ Children can also ask homework questions.
★ This class is supported by volunteer staff.

Location: Takachaya Shimin Center(Address: Tsu-shi Takachaya 4-37-59)
Date: Every Saturday 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fee（per 1 time）: Adults ¥100, Children ¥0

Venue: Tsu Center Palace 2F
Chuo Kominkan ☎ 059-229-3146
Time: 18:00～19:45
Date: 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Fee: Free
Contact: Shimin-koryu-ka ☎ 059-229-3146

Sougo Bunka Center

Sogo Fukushi Kaikan

KawageKominkan

2 & 16 (Sat)

1,8, 15 & 22 (Fri)3, 10, 17 & 24 (Sun)6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tsu-shi Geino-cho
Mukumoto 6824
059-265-6000

Tsu-shi Hisai Higashitakatomachi 20-2
059-255-8839

Tsu-shi Kawage-cho
Hamada 742
059-244-1701

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