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TEL:(0266)24-3226 FAX：(0266)24-3229
E-mail:oiea@oiea.jp
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Autumn 2020 edition
(英語)

OIC

This newsletter is distributed four times a year by the Okaya International Center with the aim of providing foreign resident s withinformation necessary for daily life, as well as insights into Japanese culture. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback
you might have.

COVID 19★★★The New Normal★★★
Remember to Mind Your Manners. . .
★Social Distance★Wear a mask

★Wash your hands●Wear a mask when speaking to someone else and when going into a crowded space●Wash your hands frequently●Regularly ventilate the rooms in your home and workspace●Avoid meeting with people if you have a fever or a coughShopping●Shop online when you can’t go out●Shop alone or in small numbers whenstores aren’t crowded●Use electronic payments instead of cash
● Plan ahead and finish your shopping
quickly● Leave space between the persons infront and behind you when lining up atthe register
Eating/Dining Out●Use takeout and delivery services● Eat individual portions and do notshare food with others●Avoid talking as much as possible

Attending Sports/Public Events●Try to avoid large crowds and practice social
distancing at public events●Choose to visit parks and other public spaces
when it isn’t crowded●Avoid staying in small, cramped spaces forlong periods of time
●If jogging, run in small groups●Make sure there is space between you and theother spectators when cheering/chanting, orelse watch the event online
Using Public Transportation●Limit conversations with friends● Avoid using public transportation during
crowded rush hours

How to Dispose of Household Garbage
For Infection Prevention and Control Measures Against the Novel Coronavirus~5 Manners to be Mindful of When Throwing Away Your Garbage~

1

Securely tie the top
to seal garbage
bags!

This not only makes it
so that garbage cannot
fall out, but it also
makes the bags easy tocarry.

3

Drain water fromkitchen waste！

This helps reduce
the weight of thegarbage.

52

Deflate the air frominside garbage
bags!

By doing this, garbagebags become easier tocarry and are further
prevented from burstinginside garbage trucks.

4

Try to reduce theamount of “everydaygarbage” you throwout!

For example, preventing food waste byeating all of the food you buy and having
no leftovers is one great way to reduce theoverall amount of household garbage.

Check and follow the sorting/disposal rules for yourlocal area!
Municipalities may have stopped collecting large or oversized garbage, and some may
have changed their sorting/disposal rules for recyclables. Littering is strictly
prohibited!

How to properly dispose of masks and other items used by persons infected or suspected ofbeing infected with the Novel Coronavirus●Line empty garbage containers with a plastic garbage bag and dispose ofgarbage before containers become full.
●Securely tie garbage bags in order to avoid direct contact with contents.
●Wash your hands immediately after disposal.

Ministry of the Environment

FRESC Help Desk
The FRESC Help Desk is accepting consultations by phone from nonJapanese residents who have lost their jobs or whose lives haveotherwise been affected by COVID-19. The Help Desk can tell callers
about help that is available, and what needs to be done in order for themto stay as residents in Japan. Please give the Help Desk a call if you arehaving any problems.

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