NewsletterNo.255

AbikoJanuary 1, 2016
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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Photo by Sakurou Nitta

Message from Mayor, Junichiro Hoshino
I wish you a happy New Year!
Last year was a very significant year to Abiko since our city celebrated the 45th
anniversary through a variety of commemorative projects. We’d like to aim at further
progress and development of the city this year.
Nearly five years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. We haveensured safety of our daily life through restoration of the affected area and radioactive
decontamination, and have made our city tough against disasters by furnishingmeasures for water damage and providing aseismic public facilities.
We will continue these tasks to reinforce our city toward more disaster resistant cityand to improve Abiko to a livable city by tackling depopulation, declining birthrate
and aging society. We will achieve these themes by securing employment, encouraging
industries and tourism, and improving the convenience of public transportation, andothers.
In addition, we’ll take supportive measures for citizens to raise children by improving
nursery conditions and educational environment of municipal schools, and byadvancing integrated education of elementary and junior high schools.
We will promote these plans steadily to create such a fascinating city as everyone
wishes to live in.
1Individual Number Cards will be Issued
The issuance of individual number cards for social security and taxation system will
start from January 2016.
 How to receive your card
(1) Residents who applied by post or through the Internet
A notice of issuance of the card (postal card with no requirement of transfer) will besent by post to applicants whose cards are ready. Receive your card at Civic Section
on the 1st floor at City Hall by the due date.
Requirement: The notice of issuance of your card, ID documents (*1), notification card,
basic residence registration card (if applicable) The notification card and the basic
residence registration card will be collected when your Individual Number Card isissued.
(*1): Any one of the following documents required: valid basic residence registration
card with a photo, drivers’ license, passport, foreign residence card, etc.
Two items of the following documents required: health insurance card, pension
handbook, employee ID card, student card, bank accounting book, etc.
Basically, the applicant is to come to Civic Section in person. If he/she is unable to doso due to fiscal disability or sickness, contact to Civic Section beforehand.
(2) Residents who applied at Civic Section
Your individual number card will be sent to your residence by principallimit-reception mail.
You need to show your ID document to the postman when you receive it.
 How to apply(1) Apply by post or through the Internet(2) Apply at Civic Section
For details about application places and requirements, refer to Newsletter Abiko of
November 1st or city web site, or leaflet enclosed with your notification card.

*Application for individual number cards is not mandatory.
Inquiry: (1) Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 0120-95-0178 (free)
9:30am – 10:00pm on weekdays, 9:30am – 5:30pm on Saturday, Sunday and public
holidays except January 1, 2 and 3(2) Civic Section Individual Number Call Center (Abiko): 7185-4326 (8:30am – 5:00pm
on weekdays) except January 1, 2 and 3

Individual Number will be used from JanuaryWith the enforcement of “Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify the Specific Individualin the Administrative Procedure”, Individual Number will be used from January 2016
in the administrative procedures related to social security, taxation and disasterrelated subjects. In such applications or procedures, there are cases that Individual
number confirmation and personal identification are required.
For details, contact the section in charge or refer to the city web site.
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Coming- Of-Age Ceremony 2016
Date: January 10 (Sun)Morning session: 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m.
Ceremony: 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
For new adults who live in Abiko and Hakusan junior high school areas
Afternoon session: 1:00p.m.-1:30p.m.
Ceremony: 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
For new adults who live in Kujike, Kohokudai, Kohoku, and Fusa junior highschool areas
Venue: Fureai Hall at Keyaki Plaza in the south of Abiko Station
Eligibility: new adults who were born from April 2, 1995 to April 1, 1996
Sponsored by: Abiko City and Abiko Board of Education
Contact: Life-long Learning Section, phone: 7185-1602
NEW YEAR EVENTS - Town Information
 Muscle Training and Stretch January 9 (Sat) 9:30 -11:30
First 30 people, Free of charge Bring your beverage and exercise shoes.
Place/Contact: Abiko Minami Kinrin Center at 7181-1011
 Kohokudai New Year Festival
January 10 (Sun) 11:30 -15:00
Rice cake making, performance of Koto, Japanese dance, etc. Free of charge
Place/Contact: Kohokudai Kinrin Center at 7187-1122
 Shinshun Otanoshimi Kai January 23(Sat) 13:30-15:30
First 120 people, Free of charge Enjoy Rakugo, Daikagura, etc.
Place/Contact: Abiko Kita Kinrin Center (Namiki honkan) at 7157-4517

Advisory Service- January 2016
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIME
Jan. 12,14,19,21,26
9:30 - 15:30

PLACE
Civic Consulting
Room

CONTACT
Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation required
Tax Matters

Living Advice

Jan 15(Fri)10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation required

Contact: aft. Jan.12

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext.393Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence

Week days
8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 1F
Social Welfare Sec.

Public Health Care Center Programs
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Tel: 04-7185-1126

Child Consulting
Sec. 7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Item

Date

Maternity Class (Shiawase

Jan 16,23, 30 (Sat)Mama & Papa Gakkyu)Child care advice

Jan 13, 27 (Wed)

4-month old consultation

Jan 5, 12 (Tue)

Health Checkup for 18

Jan 14,21 (Thu)month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year

Jan 28 (Thu)and 8 month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-

Jan 7 (Thu)old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-

Jan 28 (Thu)old children
Baby Food Class for 4 to 6

Jan 26 (Tue)month-old babies
Baby Food Class for 8 to 9

Jan 13 (Wed)month –old babies

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their family★

Child rearing Support Center ,“Nikoniko Hiroba”, *first 10
Infants born in Aug, 2015
Children born from May 21to Jun
30, 2014
Children born in May 2013Children born from June 11 toJune 30, 2012Children born in January 2011
First 30 applicants.
★
Infants born in April 2015
First 20 applicants★

★ Ｒｅｓｅｒｖａｔｉｏｎ ｒｅｑｕｉｒｅｄ---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sundayｓ/Holidays--Introduction of a Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night emergency
hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital on a telephone about yoursickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Ｉｌｌｎｅｓｓ at Night – Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays: Visit Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020(1) Dentistry: 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.
(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m. and 1:00p.m.-4:30p.m.
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.255January 1, 2016

Published by : Abiko City Office http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp Phone: 04-7185-1111
Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005 E-mail: info@e-aira.jp
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No. 257

Abiko
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March 1, 2016

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Tax return due soon!
Inquiry for: Income tax return questions, call Kashiwa
Zeimu-sho (tax office) at 04-7146-2321
Date: Income tax return may be filed by March 15
Inquiry for: Municipal and Prefectural taxes, call Abiko Kazei-ka (Taxation sec.)
at ext. 357

Are you ready for prevention for a possible disaster outbreak ?
Occurring a large-scale earthquake directly underneath the Metropolitan area is
forecast at 70% in 30 years. In order to minimize possible damages caused byearthquakes, your attention for self-guard and preparedness for the occurrence
are necessary. Five years are passing since the Great East Japan Earthquake on
March 11, 2011. You are required to pay attention again toward the preparedness
for disaster.
Inquiry: Contact Citizens Safety Section at ext. 295.
1. Prepare emergency carry-out articles
It is said that support goods are delivered at disaster stricken locations only inthree days after a disaster took place. Be sure to carry in your bag or sac suchitems as toilet papers, drinking water, emergency foods, plastic bags, flash
light, masks, slippers, towels, cap, globes, radio, etc.
2. Prevent fall-down of furniture
Do not place large electric appliances and furniture at the bed room andevacuation route in your house. When you need to place them at present place,fasten them tightly by metal fittings.
3. Reconfirm evacuation location, routing, communication ways, etc.
Refer “Abiko Disaster Prevention Map-2013 issue” for your evacuation location.
The map is available at the Citizens Safety Section, at municipal service
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centers in your area, and seen at the city’s home page.
An actual walking by yourself at the evacuation route is also recommendable.

13th Cherry Blossom Viewing at Abiko Golf Course
Date:
March 28th
10:00 to 15:00 (Entry) (canceled in case of rain)
Locations:
Abiko Golf Course, holes 13, 16 and surrounding areaFee:
100 yen
Parking
Available at Gohon-matsu Undo Hiroba (at the event entrance)
No entry from the club house, no food or drink, no smoking, no pets.
Unfortunately, you can’t play golf! Please wear sports or walking shoes.
Call: 090-6034-9149 (Abiko no Keikan wo Sodateru Kai)

Consultations for Residents
Contents

Date/Time

Place / telephone

Legal, by lawyer

March 8th,10th,15th,
17th,and 22nd
From 9:30 to 15:30

City Hall Shimin Sodan
Shitsu (2F)
Call Koho Hisho-ka at
7185-1714★
(from March 1 at 8:30)

Human rights

March 24th
From 10:00 to 15:00

City Hall Sodan Shitsu(West bldg, 2F)
Call City hall Shakai
Fukushi-ka at
7185-1111, ext.432

Life

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Please call City hall
Shakai Fukushi-ka(West annex, 2F)
7185-1111 ext. 393

Health

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Please call Abiko publichealth care center
Kenko zukuri shien-ka
7185-1126

DV

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Please call City Hall
Shakai Fukushi-ka
Tel: 7185-1111 ext. 394
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Mental care

March 28th Afternoon

City hall west building
Please call Shogai
Fukushishien-ka at
7185-1111, ext. 421 ★

Work

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00(12:00 to 13:00 only forlooking at help-wantedads)

Sun Beans Building 6F(South exit, Abiko Stn.)
Abiko City Chiiki
Shokugyo Sodan
Shitsu, Tel: 7165-2786

Parent and Child Fishing Competition
Date:

March 19th 8:30 to 12:00 (canceled in case of rain)

Place: Kojoen fishing area (west side of Teganuma park)
Please park at Tsugawa Kogyo parking lot
20 parent / child teams (40 people) elementary age plus parent
Fee: 500 yen (includes insurance)
Rental fishing equipment (no personal fishing gear allowed)
Please apply by phone by March 11th, City Hall 7185-1111 (ext. 467)
Clean Teganuma Suishin Kyogikai Jimu-kyoku

From the Abiko Public Health Care Center
Kohokudai 1-12-16 Tel: 7185-1126
MOTHERING: (Shiawase Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Call for an appointment

March 5th,12th, 26th
For those pregnant over 20 weeks orover & their families

Consultation for 4 months old babies
Consultation for babies

March 1st , 8th Those born Oct. 2015
March 9th, 23rd at Niko-Niko Hiroba Ito
Yokado South Exit, 10 people/day

Health Check-up for 18 month old
kidsMarch 10th, 17th
Those born Jul 21-Aug 31,2014

Dental check-up for kids 2 years and8 months old (32 months)

March 24thThose born Jul 2013

Health check-up for 3 year olds
Health check-up for 5 year olds

March 3rd Those born Aug 11-31, 2012
March 24th Those born Mar 1-Apr 1,
2011

WEANING

March 25th for babies 4 to 6 months ★
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March 16th （babies born in June 2015）★Each :30 & 20 persons

Appointment required
Health exercises class(Cancelled by rain)
Koreisya

Shien-ka at 7185-1112

Alcohol problem class
Mental Health Club

March 9th, Fusa Minami park
March 15th Kohokudai Chuo park
March 18th Tennoudai Nishi parkAll 10am to 11am
March 4th 14:30 to 16:00
March 14th 14:00 to 16:00
Shogai Fukushi Shien-ka, ext. 421

Place: Public Health Care CenterDay care club Abiday
Day care club Araday

March 23rd Abista No. 2 Gakushu room
March 9th Shogai Fukushi Center
10:00am to 11:00am
Shogai Fukushi Shien-ka, ext. 381★ Ｒｅｓｅｒｖａｔｉｏｎ ｒｅｑｕｉｒｅｄ--------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sunday/Holidays-Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/.night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital on atelephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00 – 22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acuteillness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No. 257 March 1, 2016
http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp Phone: 04-7185-1111

Edited and translated by: Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone 04-7183-1231 Fax 04-7183-2005 e/m: info@e-aira.jp http://www.e-aira.jp

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Abiko

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April 1, 2016

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Message from Jyunichiro Hoshino, Mayor of Abiko City

In addition to recovery works from the disaster damages, measures for radioactivity and regional
revitalization, we have compiled the fiscal 2016 budget in order to advance the main projects on
town-building listed in my policy speech.

Some of the main projects include preparation of better environments for child rearing such as
giving more assists to nursery schools and installation of air-conditioners for all the elementary
schools on a lease basis, building a station building at Araki Station, preparation of facilities for
elderly people and disabled people, and improvement of Water Museum and its neighborhood.
In the “Sakura Project”, we promote planting cherry trees along the roads of Lake Teganuma as its
core, while we expect citizens to contribute some donation to this project. We are determined tobuild up a town where everybody, young and old, thinks that Abiko City is truly a town worth to live
in. Your understanding and assistance shall be much appreciated.

Fiscal 2016 City Budget is formulated as follows
Please be informed that the total budget for fiscal 2016 is 73.01634billion yen, composing of theGeneral account budget, 4 categories of Special account budgets, and Water service budget, with anincrease of roughly 1.26billion yen of FY 2015. The followings are rough figures of the main budget
categories.
General account budget:

39.28 billion yen

Special account budget:

30.33 billion yen

Water service budget:

3.43 billion yen

Inquiry: For detail contact Financial section at Extension 223.

April 24 - Partial Open of City Office and Suspension of Automatic Issuance Machines(1) City Office will be partially open for handling MY NUMBER CARD as follows.
Date/time: April 24(Sun) 09:00-16:00
Section: Citizens Section, 1st floor of City Hall

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Content of Service: Delivery and application of MY NUMBER CARD (individual number card) anddelivery of notification card.
Remark: Application of MY NUMBER CARD is optional.
(2) Temporal service suspension of Automatic Issuance Machine
Due to system maintenance, all the automatic issuance machines will be suspended as follows.
Date: April 24(Sunday)
Locations: City Office/entrance hall, Abiko Administrative Service Center (1st floor of Keyaki Plaza),
Fusa Branch Office of Citizen Library, Abiko Civic Plaza (3rd floor of Abiko Shopping Plaza) andKohoku Area Community Hall
Inquiry: Contact Extension 406 or 422 of Citizens Section
One Emergency and Rescue Team is added
In response to the increase in the number of rescue requests, we have added one emergency andrescue team to the current teams. As of April 1, 2016, we have five emergency and rescue teams in
total to cope with emergency requests. Your proper use of ambulance cars shall be muchappreciated.
For more information, contact Fire Department at phone 7181-7701.

Spring Nationwide Traffic Safety Movement (April 6/Wed) – April 15/Fri)
Let us see right and left even the traffic signal is green.
The main points of the movement are as below.
(*)Prevention of traffic accidents of children and elderly people(*)Promotion of safe use of bicycles(*) Correct use of all the seat belts including rear seats, and correct fitting of child’s seat(*) Eradication of driving under the influence of alcohol
For more information, contact Citizen Safety Section at Extension 486 or Abiko Police Station atphone 7182-0110.

Shall we learn foreign languages?
AIRA (Abiko International Relations Association) provides you with the opportunities to learn foreign
languages. The languages include English, Chinese, Korean, French and Spanish. In addition to theabove classes, AIRA has classes such as “How to teach Japanese,” and “Japanese Language
classes for foreigners.” Language saloons “German saloon,” and “Spanish Saloon” are also open
once or twice a month,. If you join AIRA, you have many more opportunities to enjoy events suchas “translation class” , “bus tour” and more.
For detail more information, please contact AIRA at phone 7183-1231.

Enjoy Asian food at Malaysian food cooking class2

Date/time: April 14(Thu.) from 10:00a.m.
Venue: Cooking room at Abista
Number of students: 20 people (if exceeded: by drawing lots)
Fee: 1,000yen
Inquiry: Contact AIRA for detail such as kind of food, items to be brought, etc.
Application: Contact AIRA by April 6, by Fax: 04-7183-2005 or e/mail: info@e-aira.jp

Advisory Service- April 2016
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

12(Tue.),14(Thu.),Legal Advice

Civic Consulting

19(Tue.), 21(Thu.) Room

Secretarial Sec.

and 26(Tue.)
9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation
requiredTax Matters

15(Fri)
10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation
required
Living Advice

Week days
8:30-17:00

Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence7185-1821

Welfare Consulting

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

Sec.

Ext. 394

Phone: 04-7185-1126

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-oldbabiesHealth Checkup for

2,9 and 16(Sat.)
5 and 12(Tue.)
7 (Thu.)18-month-old infants

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Child Consulting Sec.

Week days

Item

Dental Checkup for

Ext 393West Annex 1F

Public Health Care Center Programs–April 2016
Maternity classSocial Welfare Sec.

West Annex 2F

2 year and28(Thu.)Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their familyChildren born in November, 2015
Infants born from Sept.1 to 20,
2014Children born in August, 2013

8 month-old children
Health Checkup for

14 and 21 (Thu.)

3-year-old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month-old babies

Children born from Sept. 1 toOct. 10, 2012Children born in April 2 to 30,

28 (Thu.)

2011
First 30 applicants. Reservation

22 (Fri.)required by phone
Babies born in July 2015

13(Wed.)First 20 applicants. Reservation
required by phone.

--------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sunday/Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/.night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital on atelephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00 – 06:00 / next day
A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays – Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays : Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year holidays
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acuteillness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by : Abiko City Office

No.258

http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

April 1, 2016
Phone: 04-7185-1111

Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)

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Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp

NewsletterNo.259Abiko

May 1, 2016
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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Enjoy Lake Teganuma 2016!
Date/Time: May 8 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Teganuma Aquatic Park……Admission : Free!......

This is an event programed for visitors, who can experience various activities and have agood day on and along the Lake Teganuma. Some lovely mascots are coming! The event willproceed even in rainy weather with partial suspension or changes.
News! :Admission to the Bird Museum is free on this day.
*Enjoy stage: Music/Dance performance by Abiko high school brass band, Fusa junior highschool brass band, Toy box, Happy Dixie Jazz Band, Yuiyui, Emuse, Local Order, Happiness
Dance School, ABIKO Soran Asuka-gumi, Kappa Dance Kids,
Zabiko, Teganuman’s Show and Picture-taking event. *Bird

Watching: Reception from 8:30am *Recycled soup making *Small
yacht and Canoe *Releasing small fish *Watch and touch fish
*Origami puzzle *Kids’ craft (material fee:¥30) *Face painting(fee:¥100) *Let’s play with youth consultants (petit game center, lubber boat) * Sunspots

observation through a telescope *Coloring of creatures *Playing on Tatami mats *History of
Abiko *Indigo dyed goods *Stamp rally *Bird museum shop *Local products and Unakichi
goods sale *Fund-raising for Teganuma Fire Work Display *Food shop(charged)
Inquiry: Teganuma Section, ext. 467 e/m:tegadou@gmail.com Phone: 080-9194-0502 (May 7/8
only)

36th Abiko Welfare Festival

May 8 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Place: Abista and Teganuma walk way (Admission free) (No postponement for rain)*Hall Events: Cat’s eye 10:00-10:30am, Sound and health rhythms 10:30-11:30am & 1:302:30pm, Apron theater 1:00-1:30pm, Asuka-gumi 2:30-3:00 pm *Health Care Corner: Healthy
conditioning, dementia, measurements of blood pressure, fat, bone age *Children’s event(charged) Airy Teddy bear, water yo-yo, wooden craft, quoits, paper folding, old days playing*Welfare experience (10 minutes): Braille, sign language, visual impairment, wheel chair*Welfare shop sale: Handmade crafts, fresh vegetables, soft drinks, snacks

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Let’s Help Kumamoto: We will raise funds to support the sufferers from the Kumamoto
earthquake. Your kindness is highly appreciated. Inquiry: Abiko social welfare association,phone: 7184-1539

Subsidy for Housing for young generation (Maximum: 300,000 yen)
Abiko city offers subsidy for young generation in order to urge moving-into Abiko city.
Subsidy category
Basic subsidy

Conditions

Subsidy amount

Purchase of housing

Households couples, single parent,

100 thousandby young generation

single people who are Abiko

yen

under

49

payingcitizens

municipal

tax

punctuallySurplus subsidy 1)
Surplus subsidy 2)

Acquisitors withHouseholds which has children under

Plus 50

children

15 at the application time

thousand yen

Acquisitors’ parents,

Acquisitor’ssiblings live inparents, siblings live in Abiko for more

Abikothan a year with punctual municipal

orhis/her

spouse’s

Plus 50thousand yen

tax payment

Surplus subsidy 3)

Purchase of housing

When you get a housing in the Eastern

Plus 50in the Eastern part

part in Abikothousand yen

Aquisitor or his/her

When the aquisitors move into Abiko

Plus 50

spouse moves into

city and settle in the housing in Abikothousand yen

in AbikoSurplus subsidy 4)

Abiko city

Application deadline: March 31, 2017 Inquiry: Housing Section Ext.601

Join 22nd Teganuma Eco Marathon – Entry Procedure
Race Date: October 30 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. start (The race will proceed in rainy weather also)
Place: Kashiwa Furusato Park, around Lake Teganuma

Race: Half marathon (21.0975 km)

Total 9000 healthy people over 18 of age (3000 Abiko citizens, 6000 non-Abiko citizens) will
be admitted on first come first served basis..
Conditions for entry: Participants must be amateurs, and be capable of finishing half marathon
in 2 and half hours. Entry fees: 4500 yen
Application procedure: only through the Internet (http://runnet.jp/ )1) For people who live, work or study in Abiko: apply first 3000 entries
Apply through the Internet from 8:00 p.m. May 10 (Tue) – May 15 (Sun)2) For people who are not applicable to 1): 6000 entries
Apply through the Internet from 8:00 p.m. on June 1 (Wed) – June 5 (Sun)Participants must remit entry fee within 1 week after the entry is completed.
Inquiry: Culture and Sports Section, Board of Education at 7185-1604 (8:30am – 5:00pm onweek days)
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Present of Bitter Gourd (Goya) Seedling
Date: May 14 (Sat) 2:00 p.m.Place: Abista entrance square (entrance on Teganuma Park side)
Total 200 seedlings will be offered: 2 for each person.
Inquiry: Mr. Miyama at 7181-5036

Teganuma Section at ext. 465

Medical Checkup for Breast Cancer in Group
Apply for the medical checkup with maximum 3 date choices by May 12 (Thu).

Application either by postal card/mail (270-1132, 1-12-16 Kohokudai, Abiko Public HealthCare Center), at Health Care Center or Chiba Electronic Application Center, with name,address, date of birth, sex, phone number, and exam date choices (but not by phone and Fax)
Inquiry: Health Support Sec. at 7185-1126

Medical Checkup for Cervical Cancer in GroupEligible women can take medical checkup without reservation during reception period, on
condition that there are vacancies. But you cannot take checkup if the applicants reach thequota.
Place: Public Health Care Center (1-12-16, Kohokudai)
Eligible women

Examination method

Date

Reception

Fee

Women born before

Inquires & CytologicalMay 13(Fri), 16(Mon), 18 (Wed),

14:15

￥600

Mar 31 in 1997

exam of cervix

20 (Fri), 23(Mon)- 14:30

Inquiry: Health Support Sec. at 7185-1126

Advisory Service - May 2016
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

May. 10,12,17,19,24

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation required
Tax Matters

May 20(Fri)10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation required
Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext.393Child matters in

Week days

Child Consulting Sec.

Child Consulting Sec.

general

8:30 - 17:00

1F, West Annex7185-1821

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext. 394

Living Advice

Domestic Violence3

Public Health Care Center Programs

Tel: 04-7185-1126

Item

Date

Maternity Class (Shiawase Mama
& Papa Gakkyu)

May 12,19, 26 (Thu)Child care advice

May 11, 18 (Wed)

4-month old consultation

May 9(Mon), 10 (Tue)

Health Checkup for 18 month-old
infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-old
children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month –old babies

May 12,19 (Thu)
May 24 (Tue)May 26 (Thu)
May 24 (Tue)May 25 (Wed)May 17 (Tue)---------------------- Health Care --------------------

Eligibility
Pregnant women of 20 weeks orover and their families★

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10
Those born in Dec, 2015
Those born during Sep 21-Oct 31,
2014
Those born in Sep 2013Children born in Oct 11-Oct 31
2012Children born in May 2011
First 30 applicants.
★
Babies born in Aug 2015
First 20 applicants★

★Reservation required

1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sunday/Holidays-Introduction of Hospital

Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you of an appropriate holiday/night emergency
hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital through the telephone about
patient’s sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.

2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00 – 06:00/next day

A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3. Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30 (2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or an acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.259May 1, 2016
Published by : Abiko City Office http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp Phone: 04-7185-1111
Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231
Fax: 04-7183-2005
E-mail: info@e-aira.jp
http://www.e-aira.jp
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No. 260

Abiko
Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

June 1, 2016
1, 201220
st 1 2005

Child Allowance- Submission of Annual Reporting of Current Situation

Annual reporting form called “Genkyo-Todoke” will be dispatched to recipients of theChild Allowance on June 6. Be sure to submit reporting by June 30. Reporting can besent by post or brought in person to Child Rearing Support Section (or also acceptable at
Civic Section or administrative service centers only if brought in person). Payment ofallowances will be temporarily stopped if reporting is not submitted.
For detailed information, contact Child-Rearing Support Section at ext. 347.
Municipal Taxes and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium: Pay by June 30
Municipal tax payment notice will be dispatched on June 13 (long-term care insurance
premium payment notice on June 15). Time limit for payment is June 30. You can makepayment at financial institutions or convenience stores without any service charge.
For more information, contact Abiko city office Taxation Section on payment notice at
ext. 357 and certificate issuance at ext. 405 of municipal taxes, or Elderly Support
Section at ext. 313 for long-term care insurance premium.

Payment of the National Health Insurance Tax
Payment notice will be dispatched to the householder on June 15. Be sure to pay
national insurance fees by the due date as stated in the payment notice.
When you get enrolled in or get out of the system, be sure to notify National Health
Insurance and National Pension Section or your local administrative service center.
For more information, contact National Health Insurance and National Pension Fund
Section at ext. 353 or 354.

Prevention of Heat Stroke
In the June – September period of last year, in our city, 58 people suffered heat stroke
and were taken to hospitals by ambulance, and 38 of them were elderly people aged 65
and over. We are not used to the heat yet in June, so be careful about the heal stroke.
Especially, young children, elderly people, obese people and people with chronic disease
have to take extra care.

1Attention required:High temperature (28℃ or more) and high humidity (70% or more)
Strong sunshine and windless
Sweltering night, the day after sweltering night
To prevent heat strokes:
Drink water and have a break frequently
Adjust room temperature and humidity
Avoid rise in body temperature by using a hat or sunshade, dressing in cooler clothes
Eat a well-balanced diet and build up stamina
Treatment:
When feeling dizzy and lightheaded or sweating heavily, move to a cooler area, cool
down your body and dissipate heat. Take in water and salt.
When having a headache, nausea or a convulsive seizure, or losing consciousness, moveto a cooler area and call an ambulance (119).
For more information, contact Health Protection Section at 04-7185-1126.

Breast Cancer Screening: Application for First Semester will be accepted.
Application is required by the day before desired screening day.
Target: People aged 30-39 *born from April 1, 1977 to March 31, 1987
Inspection method: History taking and ultrasound examination (mass-screening)
Date/ Time: June 10, 11, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29 and July 4, Morning & Afternoon
Place: Public Health Care Center
Fee: 800 yen*For second semester, screening application will be required by November 14.
For more information, contact Health Protection Section at 04-7185-1126.

Mouth Cancer Screening
Mouth Cancer is a furtive disease. Screening leads to its early detection and early
treatment. Do not miss this opportunity! (Reservation Required – up to 300 people)
Date/ Time: July 31 (Sun), 9:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Public Health Care Center, Fee: 500 yen
Application: Send a post card with your name, address, date of birth, age and phone
number to Abiko City Dentists Association (Abiko-shi Shika Ishikai), 1-12-16 Kohokudai
Abiko City 270-1132, by June 15.
For more information, contact Ito Dental Clinic at 04-7181-8881

Abiko Public Library Will Be Temporarily Closed
Libraries will be temporarily closed due to collection inventory.
Kohokudai Library: Closed from June 7 (Tue) to June 10 (Fri)2

Fusa Library: Closed from June 21 (Tue) to June 24 (Fri)Abista Main Library: Closed from June 28 (Tue) to July 1 (Fri)For more information, Abista main library at 04-7184-1110<Events in Town>
Abiko Local Farmer’s Market “Abikon” 9th Anniversary Event
Date/Time: June 4(Sat) and 5(Sun), 10:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Cancellation in the event of stormy weather)
Place: Abiko local farmer’s market “Abikon”
Contents:”Radish-grating” contest, “Rice ball of your own making” contest, sale ofprocessed foods using local produce, etc.
For more information, contact Abiko local farmer’s market “Abikon” at 7108-3171
HULALOHA EKAHI (Aloha Festa in Abiko)
Date/ Time: June 4 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (In the event of stormy weather, posted
on June 5, if stormy both days, cancelled)
Place: Teganuma Park (free viewing)
Contents: Hula show, Hawaiian shopping corner and eating place
For more information, contact Loco Moco at 04-7136-7232

Advisory Service-June 2016
ITEM

Legal Advice

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

June 9 (Thu), 14(Tue), 16(Thu), Civic Consulting
Secretarial Sec.
21(Tue) and 23(Thu)Room
9:30 - 15:30,
2F, Abiko City Office 04-7185-1714
Reservation required
June 17 (Fri)Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Matters

10:00 - 15:00,
Reservation required

1F, Abiko City Office 04-7185-1349

Childmatters ingeneralWeek days except
Sat/Sun/public holidays,
8:30 - 17:00

Child Consulting Sec. Child Consulting Sec.
1F, West Annex
04-7185-1821

Domestic
Violence

Week days except
Sat/Sun/public holidays,

Social Welfare Sec.
2F, West Annex

8:30 - 17:00

3

Tax Collection Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs

Tel:04-7185-1126

Item

Date

Eligibility

Maternity class (Shiawase Mama
& Papa Gakkyu)

June 4, 18, andJuly 2 (Sat)

Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their family
Reservation required by phone.

Health Checkup for 18-month-old
June 2 (Thu)
infants

Infants born from November 1 toNovember 20, 2014

Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8
June 30 (Thu)month-old childrenChildren born in October 2013

Health Checkup for 3-year-old June 16 and 23
children(Thu)Children born from November 1
to December 10, 2012

Health Checkup for 5-year-old
June 30 (Thu)childrenChildren born in June 2011

Baby Food Class for 4 to 6
month-old babies

June 24 (Fri)First 30 applicants. Reservation
required by phone

June 15 (Wed)Children born in September 2015
First 20 applicants. Reservation
required by phone.

Baby Food Class for 8 to 9month-old babies---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sunday/Holidays-Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you of an appropriate holiday/night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital throughthe telephone about patient’s sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00 – 06:00/next day
A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30 (2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or an acuteillness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No.260 June 1, 2016

http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp

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July

Abiko

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No. 261

July 1, 2016
Phone:04-7185-1111

Teganuma Fireworks 2016!
Date: August 6th from 19:00 to 20:30 (August 7th if it rains)
Two types of pay seats around Teganuma park Fureai Kishibe (Abiko area) are onsale at Seven-Eleven stores from July 1st
1. 80 A type boxes, 1m x 3m, for 4 people, price
12,000 yen
2. 200 B type boxes, 1.8m x 1.8m, for 5 people, price
15,000 yenYour Message at the Show!
Would you like to send a message with fireworks to yourfamily or friends?
Prior to the launching of your firework, your message
will be announced for all to hear.
Fee: 50,000 yen for each message
Application: Please download and fill in an application from the Abiko Shoko-kai
website and send it by post or fax by July 13th Fax: 7182-1900
Address:Teganuma Hanabi-Taikai Jikko-iin-kai
Address: 1-13-27 Kotobuki
Abiko-shi, 270-1152
Inquiry: Please call 7182-3131 (weekdays) for details
Premium seats for Abiko residents (15 pairs at 30,000yen apiece) will be sold at
Commerce and Tourism Section (Shogyo Kanko-ka) in City hall on July 1st from13:00 to 16:00, and between July 4th and 15th from 8:30 to 16:00.
Inquiry: Please call 7185-1475 for details.

CGU Baseball Team won No. 2 Title!
Chuo Gakuin University baseball team took second place at the 65th Japan1

National College Baseball Championships held during June 6 and 12 in Tokyo.
The runner-up result in the championships was the first honorable title in Chiba
Prefecture. The players paid a courtesy visit to Mr. J. Hoshino, Mayor, on June 16
to report the event.

Yasaka Shrine Annual Festival and Kohoku Festival
Traffic Restriction Information:
 During the festival days at the both locations on July 16th and 17th, car traffic
will be partially or totally prohibited on Koenzaka-Dori (between Abiko station/ South and Fureai-Dori) A part of route 356 near the station area for Yasaka Shrine Annual Festival
will also be closed.
 Buses will not be available at Kohoku station north exit (kita-guchi)
For details, please contact Abiko police station at 7182-0110, Bando Bus (included
Abi-Bus) at 7185-2771, Seibu Fukushi center 7185-5818, and Tsutsujiso
7188-0123.

The 9th Abiko Kappa Festival
Enjoy the Kappa Ondo Great Parade with Fancy Dress Contest.
Wouldn’t you join the parade and get prizes?
Date: August 27th 17:00~18:00(meet at 16:30)
Place: Walking on Koen-zaka street to Abiko station minami guchi street
Please down load an application from HP abikokappamatsuri, and return by fax
or e-mail by August 6th,
Fax 7128-4243 e-mail address: kappa@abikokappa.com
Inquiry: Please call for details at 080-6652-9229

Advisory Service – July 2016

＊Reservation requiredContents

Date/Time

Place / Contact

Legal Advice

July12(Tue),14(Thu),
19(Tue), 21(Thu) and26(Tue)From 9:30 to 15:30

Civic Consulting Room
(2F) Abiko City OfficeSecretarial Sec. 7185-1714(from July 1 at 8:30) ＊Human rights

July 28(Thu)
From 10:00 to 15:00

Consulting Room (Westbldg., 2F) Social Welfare
Sec. ext.432＊
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Daily Life

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

West bldg., 2F
Social Welfare Sec.
ext. 393

Health care

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Abiko Public Health Care
Center Health Promotion
Sec. 7185-1126

DV

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

West bldg., 2F
Social Welfare Sec. ext. 394

Mental care

July 25(Mon) Afternoon West bldg., 2F
Disability Support Sec.
ext. 421＊

Employment

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00(12:00 to 13:00 only forviewing help wantedads)

Public Health Care Center Program
MOTHERING: Expecting women of
20 weeks or over 20 and families

Sun Beans Building 6F(South exit, Abiko Stn.)
Employment Consulting
Room 7165-2786
Tel: 7185-1126

July 9,23, 30/Saturdays
Please call for an appointment(Shiawase Mama & Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4 months old babies

July 12 , 19/Tuesdays
Those born February 2016

Consultation for babies

July 13, 20(Wed) at Niko-Niko Hiroba
play area, Ito Yokado South Exit
location, 10 persons/day

Health Check-up for 18-month oldinfants

July 7, 14/Thursdays
Those born Nov.21-Dec.31, 2014

Dental check-up for 2 year and 8month-old children (32 months)

July 28/Thursday
Those born November, 2013

Health check-up for 3 year olds July 21/Friday
childrenThose born Dec.11-Dec.31, 2012
Health check-up for 5 year olds July 28/Thursday Those born July,children
2011
WEANING

July 29/Friday for 4 to 6 months babies
30 persons
July 15/Friday for 8 to 9 months babies
20 persons
Appointment needed3Health exercises class(Cancelled by rain. Call 7185-1112)

July 13(Wed), Fusa Minami Park
10:00am~11:00am
July 19(Tue) Kohokudai Chuo Park
July 15(Fri) Tennodai Nishi ParkAll 9:30am to 10:30am

Alcohol problem class

July 1/Friday

14:30 to 16:00

Mental care class

July 11/Monday 14:00 to 16:00
Disability Support Sec., Public HealthCare Center ext. 421

Day care club Abiday

July 27(Wed) Abista No. 2 Study RoomDay care club Araday

July 13(Wed) at Welfare Center for the
Disabled 10:00 am to 11:55 am
Welfare Center for the Disabled--------------------- Health Care -------------------1.Sudden Illness at Night or on Sunday/Holidays---Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you of an appropriate
holiday/night emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk withthe hospital through the telephone about patient’s sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night --– Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00 – 06:00/next day
A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3.Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays(Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or an acuteillness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No.261

http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

July 1, 2016

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp

4Newsletter

No.262

AbikoAugust 1, 2016

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Let us reduce garbage!

Kitchen garage accounts for about 20 percent of burnable garbage. We can reduce raw garbage justby using our ingenuity or consideration such as straining off the water from garbage. In order toprevent damage from crows, let us try to reduce garbage. For more details, contact Clean Center atphone No.7187-0015.

To prevent damage from crows attack, refer to the followings.

Have you seen garbage strewed at the collection site recently? This is often caused by crows.
Kitchen garbage at the collection site has more “fatty ingredient” which crows like than the natural
world. In order to prevent damage from crows, let us reduce kitchen garbage, their feed. In addition,
let us use a preventing net correctly.

Free net to prevent food and containers from being scattered

In order to maintain clean and pleasant environments, the city provides citizens with free nets (3m x
4m with lead ropes at four corners) to prevent burnable garbage from being scattered by crows andcats and to prevent containers and plastic bags from being scattered. For more details, get in touchwith Clean Center. Important remarks in using the nets are as follows.
 In using preventive nets, be sure that residents’ associations or users are responsible formanaging such nets.
 For taking out the garbage, observe the collection time and day of the week at your location anduse the nets only on collection days.
 If garbage is scattered, clean it at once.
 If a net is damaged, replace it with a new one.

Use your ingenuity to reduce kitchen garbage
To reduce garbage as much as possible, be sure to separate garbage, use up food ingredients asplanned, do not buy items too much or do not leave food uneaten.

Use ”Subsidy System to buy Kitchen Garbage Handling Containers”
To reduce garbage, the city provides a subsidy for citizens who buy kitchen garbage handlingmachines. Take full use of such system.

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Amount to be given: 2/3 of the body price (Maximum amount is \5,000.) * One set of machine perperson/per year.

Be sure to separate “other plastic items”
 For dirty ones, clean it with water so that nothing is left.
 Do not mix it with empty cans and plastic bottles which are not targets.

Promote to build up a recycling society - promotion of “3R activities”
3R means to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. To promote recycling and to reduce garbage, the city
promotes 3R activities and aims to build up a recycling society which is friendly to the community
and the earth while reducing burning volume (CO2).
 Reduce (Prevent occurrence): Give consideration to things and to reduce garbage.

For

example, do not buy more than you need and use a shopping bag.
 Reuse (Use an item again): Repeatedly use things which you can use. For example, you give athing to others or use a refill item.
 Recycle (Recycle a thing): Recycle an item. For example, use collection at a store and use
recycled items.

Information - Preparation for a new facility
The incineration facility of the city was built 42 years ago and it is getting older. In cooperation with
the neighboring citizens, the city is planning to build a new incineration facility within the present
Clean Center. When the plan is completed, the city will announce it through its homepage.

Children’s Allowance
Those who are qualitied to receive children’s allowance need to report the current situation to thecity in August every year. The city has already sent a guidance to targeted persons and so be sure
to report it within the deadline. If you fail to report it, you will be unable to receive such allowance inAugust and thereafter. Please note that if you fail to report it for two years, you are not qualified toreceive it. Application period: Aug.1(Mon.) – 31(Wed.), 2016. Contact: Child Rearing Support Sec. at
ext. 850.

Be careful about bees

Bees make their nests at a space under the eaves, in the attics, garden

trees, bushes, cliffs, door cases and under the earth and work actively from spring to autumn. Wasps
in particular attack us strongly during the period from August to October to protect their nests. It is
important for us not to irritate them. Do not approach them out of mischief.

Bees are beneficial insects

Bees are good insects. They eat harmful insects in the trees ofgardens and fields and help to pollinate flowers. If they do not hurt us, keep them alone.

If bees sting you
See a doctor, if you feel bad within one hour after bees bit you.
An emergency
Be sure to check if a needle is left, and take it out with tweezers if it is still there.
Clean the mouth of a wound with water and apply an insect bite medicine. Contact: Teganuma Sec.
at ext. 465

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Attention : Heavy congestion expected at Abiko Station on Saturday
eveing, August 6
On the “Teganuma Hanabi Festival” evening, due to excessive crowds at the Abiko station,
entrance to the station during the evening will be severely limited for certain hours. We
recommend you to meet your friends/families at the outer space of Keyaki building. We
also recommend you to walk about 3KM from the Teganuma Park to the Kita-Kashiwa
station to avoid congestion around the Abiko station. Watching the fireworks on the Tega
Ohashi bridge is totally prohibited during the shooting hours. The main public facilities
such as Keyaki building, Abista, and Teganuma Parking Lot will be closed earlier thanusual. For more detail including local traffic ban, please contact Teganuma Hanabi Taikai
Jikko Iinkai at 7182-3131. Abibus and Bando bus: 7185-2771＊Reservation

Advisory Service- August 2016
ITEM

DATE/TIME

required
PLACE

9(Tue.), 16(Tue.),
Legal Advice

18(Thu.), 23(Tue.) Civic Consulting Roomand 25(Thu.)

Tax Matters
Living Advice

Civic Consulting RoomTax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Abiko City Office 1F

7185-1349

West Annex 2F

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 1F＊

Social Welfare Sec
Ext. 393
Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 2F

Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Program–August 2016
Item

3

＊

19(Fri)Child matters in(Shiawase

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

7185-1714

Abiko City Office 2F

8:30-17:00

Maternity class

Secretarial Sec.

9:30 - 15:30

Week days

Domestic Violence

CONTACT

Date
6, 20 and 27 (Sat.)

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their family

Consultation for 4-month-oldbabiesHealth Checkup forChildren born in March, 2016
Infants born from Jan..1 to Jan.

4 (Thu.)18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for

2 and 9 (Tue.)2 year and8 month-old children
Health Checkup for
3-year-old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month-old babies

20, 2015
Children born in December

23 (Tue.)

2013
Children born from Jan. 1 to

18 and 25 (Thu.)

Feb.10, 2013

23 (Tue.)Children born in August 2011
First 30 applicants. Reservation

26 (Fri.)required by phone
First 20 applicants. Reservation

24 (Wed.)required by phone.
Babies born November 2015--------------------- Health Care -------------------1.Sudden Illness at Night or on Sunday/Holidays---Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you of an appropriate holiday/night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital through thetelephone about patient’s sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night --– Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00 – 06:00/next day

A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3.Getting Sick or Toothache on Sundays/Holidays(Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year holidays
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or an acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.262

August 1, 2016

Published by : Abiko City Office
http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp
Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231 Fax: 04-7183-2005
E-mail: info@e-aira.jp
http://www.e-aira.jp

4Newsletter

No.263

Abiko

September 1, 2016
st 1 2005

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Prepare against Disasters for your Safety
Sep.1- Disaster Preparedness day / Aug.30 to Sep.5 - Disaster Preparedness Week
It’s important for you to prepare emergency kit items and make sure of your evacuation route/site
before being hit by typhoon, heavy rain or big earthquake.
Contact: Civic Safety Section, ext. 217
Be prepared against big earthquake
To minimize the damage of earthquake disasters, keep in touch with your communities andtake action for rescue or evacuation steadily.
1. Saving for emergency: food and water for more than 3 days, portable toilet or substitute
goods like plastic bags, deodorant or coagulant
2. Home security: Prevent big furniture from toppling over. Prevent glass from being
scattered.

To minimize the damage of typhoons or heavy rain, pay attention to weather information andcheck your surroundings.
Check the following 6 points at home in order to prepare against storm and flood damages.

1. Roof: Fix cracks on tiles on roofs. Fix antennas.
2. Gutters: Check gutter connection and get rid of fallen leaves, garbage, dust and mud.
3. Balcony: Don’t put things which can be easily blown away by strong wind.
4. Window glasses: Fix cracks, break, and wobble, if any.
5. Shutter: Adjust it so that it should not wobble.
6. Around your house: Check and fix walls. Check ditches and gutters and get rid of plastic bags
or pieces of wood to smooth the water flow.
Please also pay attention to the following items: 1. Carry a pocket radio and a map with you.
2. Prepare your sneaker, flash light, gloves, drinking water, and food. 3. Make sure amongfamily the way of confirming safety, gathering point, traffic condition toward your house.

Thanks for the Spectacular showing in Rio De Janeiro Olympics
Teruya Goto 4th prized in Rugby sevens / Yasunari Hirai 8th prized in open water
swimming
Olympic rugby player, Teruya Goto paid a courtesy visit to Mayer Hoshino. He said
“ We proved that Japanese rugby style could pass muster in the world. In recent several
1years, Japanese rugby strength has been increased. Please expect our future outstanding
plays.”
Mayer Hoshino encouraged him, saying “Many children play rugby in Abiko city, and I’msure that your remarkable plays gave them a dream. Abiko city will support NEC Green
Rockets with all our strength. “Open water swimmer Hirai won the 8th prize for the first time as Japanese.

Offer for City-run Housings
Apartment

Available

Rent

Floor

Type

Parking lot

Namenumber

(yen)

Sakae

1

KogureRemark20000-53100

2nd

3DK

N/A

4

25900-72900

1st, 2nd

3DK￥4200/month

Negoya3

18300-51500

1st,2nd

3DK￥3675/month

Hibiri1

10500-27900

2nd

3K

N/A

Single OK

Kitahara

1

20800-55200

2nd

2DK

￥3675/monthSingle OK

Eligibility: Those who live in or commute to Abiko, in need of houses, pay resident tax
without delay, and who have relatives to live together, and are not gangsters.
Housings are scheduled to be available from November.
Eligible ceiling on income per month for (1) general household: 158,000 yen, and (2)household for aged, disabled people, and with children: 214,000 yen
Application forms are available at Housing Section and Administrative Service Centers.
Apply directly to Construction and Housings Section by September 21 (Wed).
For more details, contact the above section at 7185-1672 (weekdays, 08:30am to 5:00pm).

Application for School Choice and Open Lottery
Those who live in the following areas can choose school to enter next fiscal year. If you want
children to enter school other than the designated school, apply for school choice.
Application: Submit the application form to Board of Education from Sep. 12(Mon) to 30(Fri)(from 10am to 4pm) on week days and on Sep.24, and 25 (from 10:00am to 2:00pm). If theapplicants exceeds the capacity, the students to enter will be chosen by lottery.
Open lottery: October 5 (Wed) 10 a.m. at the large hall in the Board of Education.
Contact：School Education Section, Board of Education at 7185-1268
Eligible Areas

Elementary school

Junior High School

Midori 1-1～3,

DesignatedAbiko Dai-yon

Abiko 1-1～21,

ChoiceAbiko Dai-ichi

Abiko 4-chome
Abiko 2-1～7,
Abiko2-8-8～99、

Namiki
Designated

Nedo

DesignatedKujikeChoiceAbiko Dai-ichi

ChoiceHakusanAbiko3-5～11,

Abiko Dai-yon

Abiko 3-36-1

Namiki2

Festival of “Takeuchi Shrine”- September 17 to 19
This traditional festival originated in Kyoho period (1716 to 1735) in Edo era. The festival
will be held for 3 days on September 17(Sat) to 19(Tue) in Fusa area. An adultportable shrine, 5 children’s portable shrines and 5 floats will go around the area.
Festival music will be performed on the floats.
Traffic will be regulated on some roads in this area.
Inquiry: Festival Office at 080-1091-4757

Welfare Festival 2016
Date: October 1 (Sat) 10:00am – 2:00pm (Suspended in case of rain)
Place: Central passage and grass space at Teganuma Park
Welfare facility for the disabled will open shops: Cookie, madeleine, Japanese pickles,
vegetables, hand crafts, wooden crafts, ceramic wares, snack, etc.
Contact: Araki-en at 7185-2459

3rd Exchange Meeting for Entrepreneurs
Date: September 3 (Sat) 13:30 – 16:30

Place: ABIKOs (3-7-10 Honcho)

Let’s exchange information and make friends at business exchange place held on the first
Saturday every month.
Capacity: first 30 people (application required in advance)
Fee: 500 yen (tea and snack fee included)
Apply by e-mail by September 2 (Fri); your name, phone number
NPO ACOBA

E-mail address:

acoba@key.ocn.ne.jp

phone: 7181-9701

Advisory Service- September 2016
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIME
Sep13(Tue),15(Thu),

PLACE

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Sep 16 (Fri)Civic Consulting RoomTax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

1F, Abiko City Office7185-1349

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext.393

20(Tue),27(Tue),29(Thu)
9:30 - 15:30
Reservation required

Tax Matters

Reservation required
Living Advice
Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic ViolenceWest Annex 1F

Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext. 394

3

Public Health Care Center Programs
ITEM
Maternity Class

Tel: 04-7185-1126

DATE(ShiawaseSep 3,10, 24 (Sat)Mama & Papa Gakkyu)★:Reservation required
ELGIBILITY

Pregnant women of 20 weeks orover, and their families★

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

Child care advice

Sep 7, 21(Wed)

4-month old baby consultation

Sep 6, 13 (Tue)Those born in Apr, 2016

Sep 1,8 (Thu)Those born in Jan 21-Feb 28, 2015

Sep. 29 (Thu)Those born in January 2014

Sep 15 (Thu)Children born in Feb 11-Feb.28, 2013

Sep. 29 (Thu)Children born in September 2011

Health Checkup for 18
month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-old
children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month –old babies

First 30 applicants.

Sep 30 (Fri)★
Babies born in December 2015

Sep 14 (Wed)First 20 applicants★

---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0019. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night emergency hospital orpediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital through telephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.

2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00-06:00/next day

A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3.

Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.263September 1, 2016
Published by : Abiko City Office
http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp
Edited and translated by: Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231
Fax: 04-7183-2005
E-mail: info@e-aira.jp
http://www.e-aira.jp

4AbikoNewsletter

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No. 264

October 1, 2016

Phone: 04-7185-1111“We continue to build a better environment for taking care of children”
Mr. Junichiro Hoshino, Abiko Mayor, expresses the fundamental policy on support
for preschool generation and their mothers. His message follows.
“Abiko has made efforts to expand child care services so thatparents can raise their children without worry. You can leave yourchildren at kindergartens even after 6:00p.m., including theirlong vacations period, which can be helpful for working parents.
Abiko has also implemented a “Nursing Fee Grant System” forprivate kindergartens as financial support for using the nursing
system due to parent’s work, sickness, and family care.
The city is also ensuring that nursing schools and kindergartens corporate withelementary schools, allowing children flourish more easily after starting
elementary school life. We call it “Nameraka” (literally, smooth) transition.
I will work further hard to secure a better environment where children can growto their best surrounded by nature and people’s love.”
Inquiry: Please contact Child Nursery Section, ext. 322

Enjoy “35th Abiko Sangyo (Industrial) Festival”
Date: October 16th 10:00 to 15:00 (canceled in case of rain)
Venue: Kohokudai Chuo Koen (Park)
Fee: Free
Parking: Limited numbers at nearby Kohokudai Higashi Elementary School
Events: Publicity by businesses in Abiko, health counseling, fire fighter
attractions,open-air markets, sport sliding, brass band playing, drums
performance, etc.
Inquiry: Commerce and Tourism Section at 7185-1475 for detail or check
http://www.geocities.jp/abikomaturi/

1Now On Sale ! - 2017 Teganuma Calendar at 200yen New calendars are now on sale at city’s main institutes from Oct.1. to Jan. 31,
2017.
Contact: Clean Teganuma Promotion Desk at Teganuma Sec. ext. 468“10th Bamboo Lantern Evening Show”--Free Entry
Dates: October 7 and 8 from 17:00 to 19:00(canceled in case of rain)
Venue: Ex-Murakawa Villa residence (address: Kotobuki 2-27-9)
Parking: Not available. Five minute walk from City Hall bus stop (Bando Bus) .
Highlight: 600 bamboo lanterns will be lit up in the villa garden, promising you tofeel about the world of fantasy in the dusk.
Entertainment: October 7 …...SP record music playing
October 8……Kokarina music performance

Enjoy Hiking to Autumn Izu on the Direct Train “The Odoriko”
The special train service is decided to be extended till the end of November, 2016.
You can take a special direct train all the way to Izu Kyu Shimoda from Abiko !
Odoriko No. 161 runs on Oct. 1, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; Nov 5, 12, and 26
Leaves Abiko at 10:45 Arrives at Izu Kyu Shimoda at 14:20
Odoriko No.162 runs on Oct. 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, and 27
Leaves Izu Kyu Shimoda at 14:33 Arrives at Abiko at 18:05
Inquiry: JR East for detail at 050-2016-1600, and for bookings at 03-3843-2001.

Notice - Birds Museum Temporal Closure
The Abiko City Museum of Birds will be closed from Nov. 7 to Jan. 31, 2017 due toair conditioning system renovation works. We apologize you for inconveniences.

Advisory Service – October 2016
Items
Legal Advice

Date/Time* Reservation required
Place / Telephone

Oct. 11,13,18, 20 and 25 Civic Consulting Room
From 9:30 to 15:30
City Hall 2F
Secretarial Sec.
at 7185-1714*
2

Human rights

Oct. 27
From 10:00 to 15:00

Consulting room,
West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec. at ext.
432 *Daily Life

Weekdays
8:30 to 17:00

West Annex 2F

Health

Weekdays
8:30 to 17:00

Public Health Care Center,
Health Care Promotion Sec.
at 7185-1126

DV

Weekdays
8:30 to 17:00

West Annex, 2F
Social Welfare Sec. at ext.394

Mental careOct. 24 Afternoon

Consulting room,

Social Welfare Sec. at ext.
393

West Annex 2F

Welfare Support for the
Disabled Sec.
Work (Local area)

at ext. 421 *Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00(12:00 to 13:00 only forviewing help wanted

Sun Beans Building 6F,
Abiko Station, South exit
Local Area Work

ads)

Consultation Sec. at7165-2786

Public Health Care Center Program
Tel: 7185-1126* Reservation required

Maternity Class (Shiawase Mama &Papa Gakkyu)

Oct. 1, 15, 22
Pregnant women of 20 weeks or over

Consultation for 4 month old babies

and their family
Oct. 4, 11 at Health Care Center
Those born May, 2016

Consultation for babies

Oct. 5, 12 at Niko-Niko Hiroba*

At Ito Yokado, Abiko Station South
Exit For 10 people
Oct. 19 at Health Care Center
Health Check-up for 18 month oldinfants

Oct. 6Those born in Mar.1-20, 2015

Dental check-up for 2 year-and8 month old infants (32 months)

Oct. 27
Those born in Feb. 20143

Health check-up for 3 year old kids
Health check-up for 5 year old kids

Oct.13, 20 Those born in Mar.1-Apr.10,
2013
Oct.27 Those born in Oct. 2011

Baby Food Class

Oct. 28 For 4 to 6 month old babies
For 30 people
Oct. 14 For 8 to 9 month old babies
Those born Jan. 2016

Alcohol problem class
Mental care class

For 20 people*

Oct. 7
14:30 to 16:00
Oct. 17 14:00 to 16:00
Both contact:
Welfare Support for the Disabled Sec.
(Shogai Fukushi Shien Ka) ext. 421

Day care club Abiday

Oct. 26 at Abista No. 2 room

Day care club Kohoday

Oct. 12 at Kohokudai Higashi
Elementary School 10:00 to 11:55;
Both contact: Welfare Center for the
Disabled (Shogaisha Fukushi Center)at 7185-1124,---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0019. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night emergency hospital orpediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital through telephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.

2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00-06:00/Next day

A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3.

Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.264

Published by : Abiko City Office

October 1, 2016

http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

Edited and translated by: Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp
4Newsletter

No.265

Abiko

D November 1, 2016

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone 04-7185-1111

Budget Policy for Fiscal 2017

Abiko city has formulated budget policy for the fiscal 2017 with the following
outlines. The city as its fundamental policy will continue to grapple with building
an attractive town based on “Creative and Comprehensive Strategy ofTown/People/Work of Abiko City” principle. While we will strengthen measures tocope with declining population, aging and low birthrate. For this purpose, the city
will promote projects under the Eighth Project Plan. In order to steadily
implement these projects within limited budget, we will rigidly review projects
without any preconceived idea to reduce ordinary expenditures as much as
possible, and meet the needs of citizens. For more detailed budget policy, pleaserefer our homepage. Contact: Financial Section, ext. 220

Abiko Advertises its Charms on a Huge Screen in Central Tokyo
Abiko televises 15 seconds attractive commercial message titled “Abiko Charms
CM” in Tokyo on the 95 huge screens “Marunouchi Vision” installed at 20 majorbuildings around Marunouchi, Otemachi and Yurakucho areas.
Show time: 8:00-22:00, 4 times per hour, from Oct 31-Nov 6, 2016

Events around the Town - November
November has many events of sports and culture around the town. Let us enjoy
and make friends through such activities. Some of the main events are as follows:
1. 16th Japan Bird Festival 2016 (JBF) - Annual Big Event on Birds
Features: Bird specimens display, lectures, bird carving, National Bird PhotoContest Exhibition, stage shows, optical instruments display, shops, etc.
Date/Time: November 5(Sat) and 6(Sun)1

9:30-16:00 (15:00 on last day)Venue: ABISTA, Bird Museum, Yamashina Institute for Ornithology, etc.
Booths: Domestic and overseas booths of Lithuania, Taiwan, Mongolia, Bhutan,
Philippines, and Hong Kong.
For detailed programs, refer homepage (http://www.birdfesta.net/)
2. Let us study about Lake Teganuma by boat
Date/Time: November 29 (Tue) 10:00-11:00
Place: Boat Pier within Teganuma Park Fee: FreeFor reservation: Contact Teganuma Section at 7185-1484
3. Former Inoue Family’s Residence – partial opening and events –The former Inoue Family’s Residence (Aijima) now under repair is partially open.
Location: Aijima Shinden 1, Abiko. 20 minutes walk from JR Fusa Station
Parking: Available
Partial opening: 09:00-16:00 Entrance fee: Free
Closed: Monday and Year-End/New Year holidays
Events : November 12 (Sat)(a) SP Record Concert: 10:00-11:00 and 13:30-14:30(b) Work Site Visit: 11:15-12:00 and 14:45-15:30
Visiting capacity: 30 people (on a first-come first-served basis)
Inquiry: For more information, contact Education Board at 7185-1583.
4. 6th Abiko Wadaiko Festival (Japanese Drums Performance)
Date/Time: November 20 (Sun) 09:45-14:30 (Cancelled if it rains)Place: Kohokudai Central Park
You can enjoy Japanese drums performance, local food, cooking, and more.
Inquiry: For more details, contact Hayashi san at 7187-0333.
5. 24th Hitachi Garden Viewing Event
Date/Time: December 3 (Sat) 10:00-15:30
Place: Hitachi Garden (Konoyama 485) Opposite to Abiko Jr. High School
Parking: Not available. 15 minutes walk from JR Tennodai Station
Entrance fee: ¥100
In addition to the splendid garden viewing, you can enjoy tea service, music
performance, Abiko’s specialty Shirakaba-ha Curry (on sale), etc.
Inquiry: Call 090-6034-9149

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6. Citizen’s Culture Festival (Bonsai and Picture Exhibition)
Date/Time: November 5(Sat)-9(Wed) 10:00-17:00(15:30 on last day)Place: Abiko Civic Plaza Entrance fee: Free You can enjoy Bonsais and picture
exhibition in addition to 30 pieces of haiku admiring autumn season.

Advisory Service－Nov. 2016
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

Legal Advice

10(Thu), 15(Tue),17(Thu), 22(Tue)and 24(Thu)

Civic Consulting
Room

Secretarial Sec.

*Reservation
required

9:30-15:30

2F, Abiko City
Office7185-1714

Tax Matters

18(Fri)*Reservation
required

10:00-15:00

Living Advice

Week days
8:30-17:00

Child mattersin general

Week days
8:30-17:00

Domestic
Violence

Week days
8:30-17:00

Civic Consulting
Room
1F, Abiko City
OfficeMaternity class (Shiawase
Mama & Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for
4-month-old babies

3

Date
5, 19 and26(Sat)7185-1349

West Annex 2F

Social Welfare
Sec.
Ext. 393

West Annex 1F

Child ConsultingSec.
7185-1821

West Annex 2F

Social Welfare
Sec.
Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs－Nov. 2016
Item

Tax CollectionSec.

Tel: 04-7185-1126

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their family

1 and 8(Tue) Babies born in June, 2016★

Health Checkup for
18-month-old infants

10 and17(Thu)Infants born from Mar 21
to Apr 30, 2015

Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children

22(Tue)Children born in March, 2014

Health Checkup for
3-year-old children

24(Thu)Children born from Apr 11
to Apr 30, 2013

Health Checkup for
5-year-old children

22(Tue)Children born in November, 2011

Baby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month-old babies

First 30 applicants.

25(Fri)

Reservation required by phone.

★

Babies born in February, 2016
First 20 applicants.

18(Fri)

Reservation required by phone.

★

★ Reservation Required--------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0019. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital throughtelephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.

2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night －Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00-06:00/Next day
A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Contact Holiday Clinic for sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays at 7187-7020(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30 and 13:00-16:30
Note: Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays.
 Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or
acute illness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by : Abiko City Office

No.265

November 1, 2016

http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

Edited and translated by: Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)

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Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp

Newsletter

No.266

Abiko

December 1, 2016
st 1 2005

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City Phone:04-7185-1111

Gathering of Peace: Praying for Peace in Abiko - Let’s think of peace !
Date: Dec.4 (Sun)from 1:00pm ( 12:30p.m. open)

Place: Fureai Hall, 2nd floor of Keyaki Plaza

Inquiry: Planning Sec.

ext.568

We will hold a “Gathering of peace” and “Exhibition of Nagasaki atomic bomb disaster”
jointly with Nagasaki City. We are happy to hold the event to tell the citizen of Abiko thereality of bombed Nagasaki together with a briefing session by junior high school students
delegated to Nagasaki this summer.
Part1 1:00pmA talk by a survivor of A-bomb in Nagasaki, Michiko Harada, 77, who was 6 years old when
she was bomb-attacked.
Part2 2:10pmBriefing session by junior high school students delegated to Nagasaki
The delegation of 12 students visited Nagasaki from August 8 to 10 to study about peace.
They will report on activities in Nagasaki and what they watched, heard and felt at the site.
Part3

3:20pm-Reading Recital “ Flowers in bloom enjoying spring season”

Exhibition of Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Disaster
Period: Until Dec. 4(Sun)(Final day: until 4:00pm)

Exhibition 1: Abishirube (9:00am – 6:00pm - Fri. and Sat. till 7:00pm

Exhibits: Photos

Exhibition 2: Gallary 1 & 2 of 2nd floor, Keyaki Plaza (10:00am – 6:00pm)
Exhibits: Bombed goods and photos, and pictures“My number” (Individual number) Services on holiday
Date: December 10（Sat）9:00am – 4:00pm
Place: Civic section on the 1st floor at City Hall
Issuance, application of individual cards, and issuance of notice cards returned to city hall*The application for individual cards are not obligatory.
Inquiry: Civic Section, ext.406, 422

Additional Offer of Local Number Plates
We will offer additionally local number plates for motor bikes, etc. because they get publicapproval. You can get a new one or change your standard plate without design to the local
plate.
*We will not offer specific numbers you hope.
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm (on weekdays) * Open from 9:00am at Abiko administrative center.
Place: Taxation section (1st floor at City Hall), and administrative centers
Requirements: A. Changes of number plates: your number plate, certificate of issuance of
number plate, your ID (driver’s license, etc.), your seal
B. New registration: certificate of sale, (certificate of transfer and certificate ofderegistration), your ID (driver’s license, etc.), your seal
Fee: Free of charge
A letter of proxy is necessary in case of application by a proxy.
When you change your number, you may need amendment of automobile liability insurance.
Refer your insurance company for detail.
Inquiry: Taxation section, ext. 338

Consultation on City Tax on Holidays
Windows for consultation on city tax (municipal/prefectural tax, fixed asset tax, light vehicletax) will be open for those who don’t have enough time to consult on weekdays. If you havedifficulties in paying taxes by due date, do not hesitate to contact us. You can consult us by
telephone and pay tax at the windows during the open period.
Date/time: December 17(Sat) and 18(Sun) 9:00am – 4:00pm
Place & Inquiry: Tax collection section (Phone: ext.366, On Dec. 17 and 18, 7185-1349)

Cervical Cancer Screening in Group (in the latter semester)
Eligible people without application can take screening on those days if there are cancels. But
you cannot take screening when the applicants reach the quota. Please come to the following
period.
Place: Health Care Center (1-12-16, Kohokudai)
Eligible women
20

andExamination method

Date

Reception

above Inquires & Cytological Dec 12(Mon), 17(Sat), Jan 6 14:15(Women born before exam of cervix(Fri), 10 (Tue), 11(Wed),27(Fri)

Fee
￥600

- 14:30

Mar 31 in 1997)*Refrain from taking the screening while you are in menstruation.
Inquiry: Health Support Sec. at 7185-1126

Temporary Care Service for Children in sickWe temporarily look after children in sick or after an illness whose guardians work and can’ttake care of them at home or whom nursing schools have difficulty in taking care of.
a. Children in sick: children who are in sick but in stable sick conditionsb.

Children after an illness: children who are recovering their health1. Nursing institute for children after an illness

at Kodomo Day Room Mirai

Place: 834-176 Fusa (in the site of Heiwadai hospital)

Phone: 7189-1785

Eligible children: 57-day-old infants and above to elementary school children*Even if the children are in sick, nurses will check their conditions and stuff will be able totake care of them according to their conditions.
2. Nursing institute for children in sick and after an illness

at Tampopo Room

Place: 1855-1 Abiko (7th floor at Nadogaya Abiko hospital)

Phone: 7157-2265

Eligible children: 6-month-old infants and above to elementary school children*On the 1st day of your use, we will take care of children after 8:30am.
Both institutes
Eligibility: children who go to nursing schools, kindergartens, elementary schools in Abikoor children whose guardians live outside of Abiko and work or study in Abiko
Time: 7:00am – 7:00pm from on Monday – Saturday*If you make a reservation on the day of use, we will take care of children after 9:00am
How to use: Make a reservation to the institutes by phone, take children to see a doctor, fill
the application (possible to download from Abiko city website)
Fee: Abiko residents: ¥2000 in the first 4 hours (¥300 for extended care/hour)
Non Abiko residents: ¥3000 in the first 4 hours (¥550 for extended care/hour)
Inquiry: Child nursery section, 479

Christmas Concert
Date: Dec 18 (Sun) 1:00pm ~ (12:30 open)

Viva Mandrino, Magic show

Place & Inquiry: Community Center Fusa no Kaze

Free of charge

Phone: 7181-6211

Advisory Service- December 2016
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

Legal Advice

Dec. 8,13,15,20,22

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation required
Tax Matters

Dec.16(Fri)10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation required
Living Advice

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

West Annex 2F

Ext.393Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic ViolenceWest Annex 1F

Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 2F

Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs Tel: 04-7185-1126
ITEM
Maternity Class★:Reservation required

DATE(Shiawase

Dec 1,8, 15 (Thu)

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)Child care advice
4-month old consultation
Health Checkup for 18
month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-old
children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for

ELGIBILITY
over, and their families★

Dec 2, 9(Fri)At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

Dec 7 (Wed)Health Care CenterDec 6, 13 (Tue)Those born in Jul, 2016

Dec 1, (Thu)Those born in May 1-May 20, 2015

Dec. 22 (Thu)Those born in April 2014

Dec 8, 15 (Thu)Children born in May 1-Jun.10, 2013

Dec. 22 (Thu)Children born in December 2011

Dec 21 (Wed)First 30 applicants.

★

Babies born in March 2016

Dec 14 (Wed)

8 to month –old babies

Pregnant women of 20 weeks orFirst 20 applicants★

---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0019. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night emergency hospital orpediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital through telephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.

2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00-06:00/Next day

A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3. Contact Holiday Clinic for sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays at 7187-7020(1) Dentist: 9:00 – 11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.266
December 1, 2016
Published by : Abiko City Office
http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp
Edited and translated by: Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231
Fax: 04-7183-2005
E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp