Annaka City

December 2023

Monthly Bulletin
Issued by: Citizen Division, Citizen Cooperation Section

TEL: 027-382-1111 (Ext. 1027)

Useful information for Foreigners living in Gunma.

Five rules forsafe bicycle riding！
Sources: Cabinet Office, National Police Agency, Metropolitan Police Department

Bicycles are classified under the Road Traffic Act as “light road vehicles” and are atype of vehicle. There are traffic rules that riders must obey just like vehicle users.
There are five rules for safe bicycle riding as follows, have decided upon by theTraffic Safety Measures Headquarters of the National Council for Traffic Safety
Measures on November 1, 2022. Please follow the five rules for your safety.

1

In principle use roadways and ride on the left; only in exceptional
cases may sidewalks be used, but give pedestrians right-of-way.
Bicycles must in principle use roadways where there is a distinction between sidewalks
and roadways. Riders must keep to the left when riding along roadways.
Penal Provisions: Imprisonment for not more than three months ora fine of not more than 50,000 yen.

2At intersections, obey traffic signals, be sure to come to a stop,and check safety.
In places where road signs or markings indicate that you must come to a stop,
be sure to do so, and check safety.
Penal Provisions: Imprisonment for not more than three months ora fine of not more than 50,000 yen, etc.

3

Use your bicycle front light at night.
In order to check safety in the front direction and make your presence known
to pedestrians and vehicles, do not fail to put on your front light at night.
Penal Provisions: A fine of not more than 50,000 yen.

4Do not ride under the influence of alcohol!

×As bicycles are a type of vehicle, riding under the influenceof alcohol is prohibited. You must not ride a bicycle if you
have been drinking alcohol.
Penal Provisions: Imprisonment for not more than five years
or a fine of not more than 1,000,000 yen.

5

Wear a bicycle helmet.
All bicycle users should wear a bicycle helmet in order to reducethe damage caused by bicycle accidents. People responsible forthe protection of infants and small children should make themwear bicycle helmets when carrying them on their bicycles.

December 2023

Monthly Bulletin

Annaka CityHEALTH CHECK-UP FOR CHILDREN in December 2023
(Place: Annaka Health Center
Category
4 Months Old
Health Checkup
8 Months Old
Health Checkup
1 Year Old
Child-rearing
Consultation
18 Months Old
Health Checkup
2 Years Old
Dental Checkup
30 Months Old
Dental Checkup
3 Years Old
Health Checkup

Time: 13:00-14:00)

Birthday

Date & Time(Month/Year)(Month/Day)

Aug. 2023

12/26 (Tue.)Mar. 2023

12/19 (Tue.)

Nov. 2022

12/25 (Mon.)May 2022

12/13 (Wed.)

Oct. 2021

12/27 (Wed.)

Apr. 2021

12/21 (Thu.)

Oct. 2020

12/7 (Thu.)

FreeThings to Bring⃞ Maternal and Child Health Handbook⃞ Bath Towel⃞ Medical questionnaires⃞ Child Rearing Support Sheet⃞ Health Check Sheet⃞ Healthy Parents and Children 21 (for 4 months,18 months, 3 years old children)⃞ Toothbrush (for 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, 3years old children)⃞ Urine sample (for 3 years old children)♡♡♡For inquiries:♡♡♡Annaka City Health Center
Tel: 027 382 1111 (Ext. 1174)
Matsuida Health Center
Tel: 027 382 1111 (Ext. 2151)

ServiceCitizen's Division holiday counter (Dec. 10, 2023 to Jan. 15, 2024)
Service content:
Issuance of various certificates handled by the Citizen's Division.
Inquiries:
Annaka City Hall, Citizen’s Division Tel: 027-382-1111 (Ext. 1104)

Dec. 17, 2023 (Sun)8:30 -12:00

Jan. 7, 2024 (Sun)8:30 -12:00

Holiday duty doctor (Dec. 10, 2023 to Jan. 15, 2024)
Date
12/10 (Sun)
12/17 (Sun)
12/24 (Sun)
12/30 (Sat)*holiday

12/31 (Sun)
1/1 (Mon)*holiday

1/2 (Tue)*holiday

1/3 (Wed)*holiday

1/7 (Sun)
1/8 (Mon)*holiday

1/14 (Sun)Internal medicine
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123▼9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saruya Clinic,
Tel: 027-384-3681
Usui Public Hospital,
Tel: 027-385-8221
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123
Matsuida Hospital,
Tel: 027-393-1301
Usui Public Hospital,
Tel: 027-385-8221
Suto Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-3131▼9:00 am-6:00 pm
Honda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1255▼9:00 am-6:00 pm
Ayakomagokoro Clinic,
Tel: 027-388-1180
Usui Public Hospital,
Tel: 027-385-8221▼9:00 am-6:00 pm
Iwai Central Clinic,
Tel: 027-381-2201

General surgery
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123▼From 6:00 pm
Suto Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-3131▼From 6:00 pm
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123▼From 6:00 pm
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123▼From 6:00 pm
Suto Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-3131

Suto Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-3131
Usui Public Hospital,
Tel: 027-385-8221
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123
Matsuida Hospital,
Tel: 027-393-1301
Usui Public Hospital,
Tel: 027-385-8221
Suto Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-3131▼9:00 am-6:00 pm
Honda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1255▼From 6:00 pm
Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123

Shoda Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-1123
Usui Public Hospital,
Tel: 027-385-8221▼9:00 am-6:00 pm
Inoue Clinic,
Tel: 027-380-1717▼From 6:00 pm
Suto Hospital,
Tel: 027-382-3131