Newsletter

No.303

Abiko

DJanuary1, 2020

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone:04-7185-1111

Message from Mayor, Jun-ichiro Hoshino
I wish you a happy New Year.

Abiko City will celebrate the 50th anniversary on July 1 this year. Taking this opportunity, we will holdvarious commemorative events through this year so that you may take greater pride in and havestrong attachment to our hometown.

On July 4, the 2020 Olympic torch relay is coming to the city.

In addition to the events to liven up

the torch relay, we will make many opportunities for children to experience wonderful sports andinteraction with people all over the world. Also, we will prepare a new clean center and an elevator at
Abiko Station. We will continue to take measures against floods and crimes. We will make efforts tocreate a city with safety and security. “We are happy to have been born and live in Abiko and we areproud of Abiko.” Such a city is our aim. Your further cooperation and assistance with us shall bemuch appreciated.

Coming-of-age Ceremony
The coming-of-age ceremony will be held as below.
Date: January 12 (Sun)
Venue: Keyaki Plaza Hall
Eligible persons: Those who were born between April 12,1999 and April 1, 2000
Morning Session: 10:30 – 11:30
Eligible persons: Those who live in the area of Abiko Middle School, Kohoku Middle School,
Kohokudai Middle School, and those who graduated from Abiko Special Support School
Afternoon Session: 13:30 -14:30
Eligible persons: Those who live in the area of Hakusan Middle School, Kujike Middle School andFusa Middle School
Inquiry: Call Life-long Lerning Section, Board of Education, at 7182-0511.

1New Year’s Parade of Fire Brigades
Date/time: January 11(Sat) 09:30 – noon
Venue: City Gymnasium
Content: Ceremony from 09:30 to 11:30 with middle school bands
Spraying of water: 11:30
For inquiry, contact Fire Defense Headquarters at phone 7181-7700.

Let us Learn More about Lake Teganuma
The Association to Promote Clean Lake Teganuma guides you on the history and present conditionof Lake Teganuma and on creatures which you can see in Lake Teganuma.
Date/time: January 18 (Sat.)(1) 10:30 – 11:30(2) 13:30 – 14:30

The program will be cancelled if it blows strongly or the weather is rough.
Place to gather: “Kojo-en”, the boat landing stage within Lake Teganuma Park
Fixed number of people: 35 persons (Application is required) Elementary school students andpreschoolers need to be accompanied by their parent(s).
Fee: Free
Deadline of application: 4 p.m. January 15 (Wed.)
Application needs to be made to the Association to Promote Clean Lake Teganuma (phone:7185-1484)

New Program Starts at Mizu-no-Yakata Planetarium
Period: On Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays between January 11(Sat.) – April 5 (Sun.)
Time/Content: (1) 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00- winter and spring version of explanation of starry sky“What can we see tonight?” (2) 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00- theme program “Pleiades (Subaru)”* each session 20 minutes
Fixed capacity: first 50 applicantsFee: \100 (free for middle school students and below)
 For weekdays alone, a group consisting of more than ten people can reserve and see theprogram. (You need to apply reservation two days in advance. You can apply through the City
Website.).
 For inquiry, contact Mizu-no-Yakata at phone 7184-0555.

Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from City Facilities

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The emissions of greenhouse gases from city facilities increased by 1.9% in 2018 compared with2014.
The City decided on an action plan “Abiko Anti-Global Warming Measure Plan (Abiko Eco Project)”and has been tackling global warming prevention. The 4th plan (Abiko Eco Project 4) aims to reduce
the emissions by 4% by 2020 compared with 2014.
The City would like to request citizens to reduce garbage and cooperate in separation of garbage.
For more information, contact Teganuma Section at phone 7185-1484.

Advisory Service- Jan 2020
ITEM

* Appointment Required

DATE/TIME

PLACE

14 (Tue), 16(Thu),
Legal Advice

Secretarial Sec.

Civic Consulting

21(Tue), 23(Thu)7185-1714

Room

and 28 (Tue)Tax Matters

CONTACT* Call for appointment

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office after 8:30, Jan 7(Tue)

17 (Fri)

Civic Consulting

Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Room7185-1349

1F, Abiko City Office
Living Advice* Call for appointment
After 8:30, Jan 14(Tue)Weekdays except
Sat/Sun/public holidays West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec

8:30-17:00

Ext 394

Weekdays except

Child matters in

Sat/Sun/public holidays West Annex 1F

generalChild Consulting Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

7185-1821

Weekdays except
Domestic Violence

Sat/Sun/public holidays West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

Ext. 393

Public Health Care Center Programs –January 2020
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children
Health Checkup for
18-month-old children

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date
11,18 and 25(Sat.)
7 and 14(Tue.)
16 and 23 (Thu.)
3

Eligibility*Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, their husbands and familyChildren born in August, 2019Children born between May 19 andJuly 9, 2018

Dental Checkup for 2 year 8month-old children
Health Checkup for30(Thu.)Children born in May, 2017Children born between June 1 and

9 (Thu.)3-year-old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class forJune 23, 2016

30 (Thu.)Children born in January 2015
*First 30 applicants. Reservation

31 (Fri.)4 to 6 month-old babies

required by phone
Children born in April 2019

Baby Food Class for15(Wed.)8 to 9 month-old babies*First 20 applicants. Reservation
required by phone.

＊Reservation Required- - - - Health Care - - - - - 1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. 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 by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00 - 6:00/Next day

A nurse will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays – Telephone Consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305

Hours: weekdays and Saturdays 18:00 – 23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year-end/New year holidays 9:00 – 23:00

4. Getting sick or toothache on 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 acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo 303January 1, 2020

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

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Abiko

No.304

February 1, 2020

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

Plan for the 50th Anniversary of the Municipal Administration Enforcement:“We love ABIKO”
We asked 50 people who newly come of age! ---“What is the good point of ABIKO? ”
The followings are extracts of the comments given by the people who come of age. Allcomments can be referred in the city’s web site.
 Good natural environment Famous writers’ villas ever located No children on nursery school

 Good public security

waiting list

 Peaceful city

 Comfortable to live in Strong in the relay roadrace

(ekiden)not too rural, not too urban
 Beautiful & big Teganuma (Lake Friendly people

Tega) Lots of children living

 Wonderful fireworks display

 Convenient commuting

 Rich in nature

Teganuma Fireworks Display to be Cancelled This Year.
The scheduled date of the Teganuma Fireworks Display this year coincides with the period inwhich Tokyo 2020 Olympics & Paralympics is held. So we had been discussing the possibilityof hosting the display with related authorities. As a result, we decided to cancel it because it
would be difficult to have a sufficient security system for it due to the shortage of police
officers and security guards. It is regrettable that we must cancel the fireworks display which
many citizens are looking forward to as one of the summer traditions. We hope you will
understand the circumstance. This year we will carry out many memorial events for the 50th
Anniversary of the municipal administration enforcement. In addition, on July 4th, the Tokyo
Olympics torch relay will run the city, for which our city’s junior high school students will join.
Though the fireworks display is cancelled, we will make this year memorial for all citizens.
Mayor Junichiro Hoshino

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Fares of the City Taxi Revised as of February 1st(Sat): Base Fare Dropped from ¥740 to ¥500
You can go by taxi for a short distance with ease under the new fare system.
Base fare for 1.27km: ¥500.- Additional fare /each 263m: ¥100.Time & distance combination system/ each 1 minute 35 seconds: ¥100.
Pick-up car fare ¥300.-

Abiko Nature Observation Party
Let’s observe winter birds around Lake Teganuma!
Date & time: February 16th(Sun) 9am～Noon * Rain out
Venue: Gather at Tega-no-oka Youth Nature House
Contents: Walk in Tega-no-oka woods and along Teganuma and observation of winter birds
Capacity: First 50 people *Kids in and under elementary school must be accompanied by theirparent.
Fee: ¥100.-(for insurance)
Writing utensils, winter clothing and binoculars (rental available) to be prepared.
Enquiry/application: Tega-no-oka Youth Nature House ☎7191-1923

New Free Wi-Fi spots
Three free Wi-Fi spots were added to the existing spots at South gate of Tennodai Station andTeganuma Park as follows;
Times of use: Max. four times a day( 30 minutes at one time)
Venue: South gate of Abiko Station, Lobby on the 1st floor and Free Space on the 11th floor at
Keyaki Plaza* Wi-Fi is available at approximately 70m around the spot.

Enquiry: Information Policy Sec. Ext. 293

EventsAbiko Brass Band, the 31st Regular Concert
Date & time: February 16th (Sun) 14:00 Opening
Venue: Keyaki Plaza Hall
Program: “Manhattan Symphony” (Lancen), “An American in Paris” (Gershwin), Movie
soundtrack, etc.

Performer: Mr. Hiroaki Kondo (Conductor)

Admission: ¥700.-(¥400.- for Jr. High & high school students, Free for elementary school kids
and under)
Application, enquiry: Mr. Nakamura ☎080-3472-8420

Spring holidays Junior Skiing Class
Date: 20:00 on March 19th(Thu) meeting at City hall ～22nd(Sun)
Venue: Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Yamagata Prefecture
Eligible for elementary school students in the 3rd grade and above, First arrival 40 people
Expense: ¥46,000.- (¥41,000.- for college & high school students, ¥36,000.- for Jr. high school
students, ¥31,000.- for elementary school students) * Extra fee for lift ticket, lunch and rental2

goods Application, enquiry: Send a postcard specifying your address, name ,sex, grade ofschool, birthday and telephone No. Application postcard must arrive by February 15th (Sat).
〒270-1175 Ms.Noriko Nishizawa, 4-16-12 Aoyamadai, Abiko city ☎090-2657-3109

Advisory Service- February, 2020
ITEM

* Reservation required

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Feb.6th,13th,18th,
Legal Advice

20th and 25th
9:30 - 15:30

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office*7185-1714
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on 3rd Mon

Tax Collection

Feb. 21st(Fri)Tax Matters

Tax Collection Sec.

Consulting Room

10:00 - 15:00

1F, Abiko City Office*7185-1349
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on 17th Mon

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30 – 17:00

Child matters ingeneralSocial Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except
national

holidays

West Annex 1F

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

West Annex 2F

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –February, 2020
Item
Maternity classChild Consulting Sec.
7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 393

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children8, 15 ,22 (Sat)*Reservation required4(Tue) and 12 (Wed)Eligibility
Expecting women of 20
weeks or over, and theirfamilyChildren born in Sept 20195, 26 (Wed) at Nikoniko
Consultation for babies

HirobaFirst 10 people/day

14(Fri) at Health Center3

Health Checkup for
18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children
Health Checkup for
3-year-old children
Health Checkup for

Infants born between July

20 (Thu.)

10 and August 4, 2018Children born in June,

27(Thu.)2017
Children born between

6, 13(Thu.)

June 24 and Aug 8 , 2016

27 (Thu.)Children born in Feb. 2015

Baby Food Class for

28(Fri.) * Reservation

First 30 applicants

4 to 6 month-old babies

required(parents).

Baby Food Class for

19 (Wed.) *Reservation

8 to 9 month-old babies

required

5-year-old children

First 20 applicants.
Children born in May,
2019--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case,Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about
the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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.304
February 1, 2020
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

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Abiko

No.305

March 1, 2020

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

What is “Regulating Reservoirs” ? – Flood Control in AbikoThis issue introduces you our “flood-control measures”.
When typhoon and torrential rain hit Japan in 2019, a lot of rivers flooded and caused
serious damages all over Japan. The Tone River rose and overflowed into Tanaka
regulating reservoir (Kita-Shinden, Abiko). At that time, incorrect information: “The Tone
River is flooding.” partly went around.

Regulating reservoirs seem to be rural scenery atordinary times. But they play important roles as places to save our lives in case of
emergency.
Three regulating reservoirs along the Tone River
Regulating reservoir

Area

Water-Control Capacity

Tanaka regulating reservoir

Approx. 11.6 km2

Approx. 61 million m3

Sugou regulating reservoir

Approx. 5.9 km2

Approx. 27 million m3

Inadoi regulating reservoir

Approx. 4.5 km2

Approx. 19million m3

Total water-control capacity is equivalent to about 86 of Tokyo Dome.

Regulating Reservoirs and Overflow Spillways
When water level of a river rises owing to heavy rainfall, flood is controlled by storing apart of water in a regulating reservoir and reducing water volume to flow downstream.
When the water level rises above the specific level, water will overflow over the spillways
into regulating reservoirs. Stored water in a regulating reservoir will be drained after themain river’s water level falls. At typhoon No.19 hitting in 2019, approx. 90 million m3(about 72 of Tokyo Dome) of water in total was stored in Tanaka, Sugou, and Inadoi
regulating reservoirs.

Inquiry: Flood Control Section, ext. 473

Information at Emergency
Warning Level

Evacuation Information

Meteorological Information

Municipal Announcement

National or Prefectural Info1

Level 5

Disaster Occurrence

Flood Occurrence

Best Action to save life

Information

Information, Heavy Rain
Emergency Warning

Level 4(Emergency) Evacuation

Flood Hazard Information,

Evacuation of All People

Instruction , Evacuation

Sediment Disaster

Recommendation

Information

Level 3

Prepare for Evacuation,

River Flooding Alert

Evacuation of Elderly

Start Evacuating Elderly

Information, Flood Warning

Information Transmission Tools
1) Disaster Radio 2) Telephone Service at # 0120-031-676,
4) City Website5) Disaster Information Service8) Emergency Mail, Area Mail,

3) Mail Service

6) L Alert 7) SNS (facebook, twitter)

9) Public Relation Car

Inquiry for 1),2), 5), 6), 8) and 9): Citizens Safety Section , at ext. 217
for 3), 4) and 7): Public Relation Office at 7185-1269[EVENTS]
Rape Blossoms Festival
Date and time: Mar 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), and 20 (holiday) to 22 (Sun)
Venue: rape field in Nedo Shinden
Content: Rape blossom picking (charged), vegetable sale,
Admission: freeInquiry: Agriculture Section at 7185-1481

The 17th Civic Cherry Blossom Viewing~ Open courses at Abiko Golf Club ~Why don’t you take a walk along golf courses listening to bird warbling and kocarina
music?
Date and time: March 30 (Mon) 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. (Entry by 3:00p.m.) * rain out
Venue: Abiko Golf Club, the 13th and 16th holes and the surroundings
Smoking, eating ( soft drinks are OK), pets and ball playing are not allowed.
Wear sneakers, or walking shoes.
Admission: 100 yen (insurance fee included), free for elementary school children andbelow
Inquiry: Abiko-no-keikan-wo- sodateru-kai 090-6034-9149

Happy Child-Raising Festival in Abiko 2020
Interaction among child-raising generation, learning seminar, experience-based event,2

playing space, stamp rely, and so on.
*This event will be postponed till Aug.22 and 23 due to spread of new coronavirus infection.
Venue: Civic Plaza at Abiko shopping plaza
Inquiry: Executive Office, Oda at 090-9344-4378

Advisory Service- March, 2020
ITEM

* Reservation required

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Mar.5th,10th,12th,
Legal Advice

17th and 19th
9:30 - 15:30

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office*7185-1714
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on 2nd Mon

Tax Collection

Mar. 19th(Thu)Tax Matters

Tax Collection Sec.

Consulting Room

10:00 - 15:00

1F, Abiko City Office*7185-1349
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on 16th Mon

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30 – 17:00

Child matters ingeneralSocial Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except
national

holidays

Child Consulting Sec.

West Annex 1F

7185-1821

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

Social Welfare Sec.

West Annex 2F

Ext. 393

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –March, 2020
Item
Maternity class

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
childrenConsultation for babies

7, 14 ,21 (Sat)*Reservation required

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20
weeks or over, and theirfamily3 and 10 (Tue)Children born in Oct 20194, 18 (Wed) at NikonikoFirst 10 people/day

3

Hiroba
Health Checkup for
18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children
Health Checkup for
3-year-old children
Health Checkup for
5-year-old children

Infants born between Aug

12 (Thu)

5 and August 31, 2018Children born in July,

19 (Thu)

2017Children born between

5 (Thu)Aug 9 and Aug 31 , 2016Children born between

19 (Thu)

Mar 1 and Apr 1, 2015

Baby Food Class for

27 (Fri) * Reservation

First 30 applicants

4 to 6 month-old babies

required(parents).

Baby Food Class for

11 (Wed) *Reservation

8 to 9 month-old babies

requiredFirst 20 applicants.
Children born in June,
2019--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case,Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about
the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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.305

March 1, 2020

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

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Abiko

No.306

April 1, 2020

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

To make Akiko a safer and more livable city to all citizens
By Mayor of Abiko
Hoshino Jun-ichiro
738 babies were born and 1,264 people passed away in Abiko last year, whichmeans that natural decline of population in Abiko is more than 500. Meanwhile,the number of people moved to Abiko and families with infants of five years or
under has been increasing thanks to the development of housing projects. But the
total population of Abiko has declined by about 1,000 in the past 5 years. This
fact shows that ageing population with declining birthrate and declining
population have been steadily progressing. Therefore, it is crucially important toprevent the decrease of the population in order to make Abiko a safer and livablecity to all citizens for the future. Abiko is tackling the projects to make the city
more attractive to young generation for raising their children easily and settlingin the city for longer years; and infrastructural projects such as the flood control
measures, the improvement of the fire department, and installation of elevators at
Abiko Station.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Abiko’s incorporation as amunicipality. The torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will run through Abiko,and the Paralympic ignition ceremony will be held here. I, as the mayor of Abiko,would like to instill pride and attachment of the city to the hearts of all citizens
especially the young through these events.

Major Projects for the Fiscal 2020
Abiko is planning various projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Abiko’s
municipality including the commemorative ceremony and the Yamashita Kiyoshi
Painting Exhibition. Abiko is planning to provide you many memorable chances
which will stay in your hearts through the events like Olympic torch relay,
watching the Olympic games, and the Paralympic ignition ceremony.
1Below shows the budget for the each project○Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Abiko municipality (for the ceremony,producing sound source of the Abiko City anthem, and others¥7.29 million○Introducing the Abiko City Anthem as the train departure melody¥1.27 million○Holding the Yamashita Kiyoshi Painting Exhibition¥7.829 million○Holding the Bird Olympic Exhibition¥1.208 million○The projects for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & the Paralympic torch relay and otherrelating projects¥6.814 million

Information about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Please contact the Coronavirus Disease Consultation Centers if you have any
symptoms mentioned below.
(047-361-2140 hours available: 9:00~17:00 on week days at Matsudo
Healthcare Center,0570-200-613 Chiba Pref. Available 24 hours)* Those having had cold symptoms or a fever of 37.5 degree in Celsius or overfor 4 days or more. (Additionally, those having continuously taken medicine
for fever)* Those having suffered from a feeling of deep tiredness or a respiratory
problem* Senior citizens and people with underlying diseases such as diabetes,
Cardiac failure, respiratory affection, receiving dialysis, or taking immunesuppressing drugs or anticancer drugs; please make a contact to the centers
to seek specialist’s advice if the person has those symptoms above for morethan 2 days. Pregnant women with above symptoms are also welcome to theconsultation.

How to use “The Family Support Center” on Holidays
If you are unable to take care of your children on holidays at home because ofyour job or others, the members of the family support center will take care of yourchildren for you at their homes. Membership will be required in advance.
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Fee per day per child: a baby under 36 months ¥2500; a child of 36 months andover ¥1500; an elementary school child ¥2000.
Please contact the Nursery Section at ext. 479, or Family Support Center at 71864161

Advisory Service- April 2020
ITEM

* Reservation required

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

Apr. 7(Tue), 9 (Thu),
16 (Thu), 21 (Tue),

Civic Consulting Room Secretarial Sec.

and 23(Thu)

Legal Advice

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office*7185-1714
Call for reservation
after 8:30 on 1st(Wed)Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30 – 17:00

Child matters ingeneralSocial Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except
national

holidays

West Annex 1F

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

West Annex 2F

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –April 2020
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

Date

Child ConsultingSec.

7185-1821

Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 393

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility

4, 11, 18 (Sat)

Expecting women of 20 weeks

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)*Reservation requiredor over, and their family

Consultation for 4-month-old

7, 14

children(Tue.)

Children born in Nov., 20198, 22 (Wed.)

First 10 people/day
At Nikoniko Hiroba

Consultation for babies
17 (Fri)
Health Checkup for
18-month-old infants

At Health Care Center
Infants born between Aug. 5

9 (Thu.)and Sep. 3, 20183

Dental Checkup for 2 year and8 month-old children
Health Checkup for
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
Baby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month-old babies

and Aug. 10, 2017Children born between Sep. 1

16 (Thu.)

3-year-old children
childrenChildren born between Jul.1

23 (Thu.)and Sep. 23, 2016Children born between Mar. 1

23 (Thu.)and Apr. 10, 201524 (Fri.) * Reservation required

First 30 applicants (parents).
First 20 applicants.

15 (Wed.) *Reservation required Children born in Jun. andJul.., 2019--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about thecare to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30, 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.306
April 1, 2020
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.jp4No. 307

News Letter

Abiko

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by the Abiko CityMay 1, 2020

Phone: 04-7185-1111

New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)------Do you have a fever? Are you coughing? -----・People with severe symptoms
1. You have intense fatigue and/or shortness of breath
2. You have had a fever of 37.5℃ or over for 4 days or more (including the day you
need to take an antipyretic)＊In case you are pregnant, senior citizen, have underlying disease (diabetes,
cardiac failure, respiratory disease like COPD etc.), or undergo dialysis,
immunosuppressant therapy, anti-cancer treatments, you have a fever of 37.5℃
for about 2 days.
3. You undergo.
Call the consultation center for people with potential exposure to COVID-19.
⚫

0570-200-613 (Available 24 hours ) Chiba Prefecture⚫

047-361-2140 (9:00 to 17:00 weekdays) Matsudo Healthcare Center
You need a medical check-up.

You do not need a medical check-up.

Visit a medical institution for people with

Call your home doctor or hospital in advancepotential exposure to COVID-19.
Important: Wear a mask and refrain fromusing public transportation.

Visit your home doctor or hospital. Or
Stay home for recuperation.

You need PCR exam.

You don’t need PCR exam.

If you don’t get better, call the Consultation
Center, or your home doctor or hospital again.

PCR exam
PCR negative
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PCR positive
Hospitalization,
Treatment at a hotel, or
Stay home for recuperation.

・People with mild cold symptoms
For example,

Call your home doctor or hospital in advance You have a slight fever You have light coughing

Visit your home doctor or hospital. Or
Stay home for recuperation.
If you don’t get better, call the Consultation
Center, or your home doctor or hospital again.

Important Notice to protect yourself and others from COVID-19
 Stay home.
 Avoid 3 C’s: Closed spaces, Crowded places and Close-contact settings

Wash your hands frequently.
Keep 2 meter Social Distancing
Don’t buy too much at a time.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or with the crook of your arm whencoughing or sneezing.

Resident Advisory Services

May 2020 (*reservation required)

Item

Date / Time

Place

Contact

Legal Advice

May 7th,14th,

Civic Consulting Room,

Secretarial Sec.

19th,21st, 26th

2F, City Hall＊7185-1714

From 9:30 to 15:30(Call for reservation
after 8:30, May 1st)

Human rights

May 28th

Consulting Room (2F,

Social Welfare Sec.

From 9:30 to 12:00

West Annex)＊7185-1111 ext.432

7185-1111, ext.432
Daily-life Advice
Health Care

Weekdays

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 to 17:00(West Annex, 2F)

7185-1111, ext.394

Weekdays

Abiko Public Health

Health Promotion28:30 to 17:00

Care Center

Sec. 7185-1126

Domestic

Weekdays

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

Violence

8:30 to 17:00(West Annex, 2F)

7185-1111 ext.393

Mental CareMay 25th

Consulting Room (West

Welfare Support for

13:30~

Annex 2F)

the Disability Sec.

by 22nd for*7185-1111, ext. 421

reservation
Consultation for

Weekdays

Child Consultation

Child consultation

children

8:30 to 17:00

Section (West Annex,

Section, 7185-1821

1F)

WE LOVE ABIKO Eats!
Let’s help our wonderful restaurants.
We can help different restaurants that have faced decline ofcustomers and sales due to COVID-19.
Get some take-out food at restaurants in Abiko!
Facebook page:https://www. facebook.com/weloveabiko.eats

Feel free to call Ishii-san of WE LOVE ABIKO at 090-8342-8637

COVID-19 Related Information
Administrative service center hours have changed
Abiko
Tsukushino, Fusa
Tennoudai, Kohokudai
Kohoku, Araki

9:00 - 20:00 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
9:00 - 17:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
8:30 - 17:00 Mondays, Fridays
8:30 - 17:00 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
8:30 - 17:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays
Contact Civic Section at 7185-1111 (ext. 477)

Clean Center
Carried-in trash, garbage, and recyclables are not accepted through May 6th
Contact Clean Center at 7187-0015
Teganuma Park
Some of playground equipment and basketball areas cannot be used at present.
Contact Park and Greenery Section at 7185-1111 (ext.363)
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Passport applications will not be accepted through May 6th. If you have alreadyapplied for a passport in Abiko city, you have 6 months after the date of issue topick it up.
Contact Passport Desk at 7181-1292---------------------- Health Care -------------------------------------------------1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about
the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30, 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. 307, May 1, 2020

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

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No.308

DJune1, 2020
2020August 1, 2019

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone:04-7185-1111

Special Issue for New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Special Cash Payment of ¥100,000 to One Eligible Person as Pandemic Aid
You need to apply to receive the special cash payment (Applicant and recipient is the head of thehousehold).

Application form will be sent to you on May 25. Please send back the form in the enclosed envelope.
Please refrain from bringing the form to the office.

Application period: May 25 to August 25 (Application postmarked on the deadline will be accepted.)
Amount of aid: \100,000 per eligible person

Payment method: In principle, by bank transfer to the head of the household.
Base date of aid: April 27, 2020

Eligible person: The person who is recorded on the Basic Residents’ Register on the base date.
Application method: Fill in and affix a seal to the application form to be sent to you on May 25.
Attach a copy of your ID document and a copy of your passbook or cash card indicating your bankaccount number. Mail them in the enclosed envelope.
Bank transfer will begin on June 11(Thursday) in order of the arrival.
For inquiry, contact City Office at ☏7185-1763 (09:00-17:00 on weekdays)

ATTENTION !
Please be careful about such aid frauds as your ATM operations to be requested by City Office. City
Office will never ask you to do such a thing.
For inquiry, contact Abiko Police Station at ☏ 7162-0110.

Livelihood Support for COVID-19(1) In case of difficulty in living expenses
Contact Abiko Social Welfare Association at ☏ 7184-1539 when you need a loan due to decrease
in income, etc.
(2) In case of absence from work: disease allowance to persons under National Health
Insurance/Elderly Medical Insurance will be provided.

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For inquiry, contact National Health Insurance Section at ☏ extension 324, or Elderly Medical
Insurance Section at ☏ extension 414.
(3) Support to parents who rear children nowa) Extra Cash Payment
Amount of extra cash payment: \10,000 per each eligible child
Eligible persons: recipients who receive allowance of children born between April 2, 2004 and March
31, 2020
Method of application: You do not need to apply.
b) Nursery fees of nursery school and after-school childcare class
Nursery fees of the classes under two years old at nursery school and after-school childcare classare reduced on a day basis until June 30.
For inquiry, contact Nursery Section at ☏ 7185-1490 and Child Support Section at ☏7185-1492.
(4) Extension and reduction of tax payment and utility bill paymenta) If you have difficulty in tax payment due to COVID-19, see the following procedures.
Local taxes include individual citizen tax, corporate tax, fixed property tax and light vehicle tax.
For inquiry, contact Tax Collection Section at ☏ extension 471.
b) Extension and reduction of water charges and sewage charges
If you have difficulty in paying water and sewage charges, contact Customer Service Center of theWater Works Bureau at ☏ 7184-0116
c) Extension and reduction of National Health Insurance Tax
If you have difficulty in paying said tax, contact National Health Insurance and Pension Section at☏ extension 930 or 912.
d) Extension and reduction of Nursing Care Insurance Tax
If you have difficulty in paying said tax, contact Elderly Support Section, Nursing Care Office at ☏extension 425.

Business Support Systems to be provided by Abiko City
(1) Sustainable Business Support (Inquiry: Commerce and Sightseeing Section at ☏ 7185-1734)(2) Remote work Subsidy (Inquiry: Business Promotion Section at ☏ extension 504)
(3) Business Inauguration Support (Inquiry: Business Promotion Section at ☏ 7185-2214)

Important Notice to protect yourself and others from COVID-19⚫ Stay home.
⚫ Avoid 3 C’s: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-contact settings.
⚫ Wash your hands frequently.
⚫ Keep social distancing by 2 meters.
⚫ Do not buy too much at a time.
2⚫ Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when you go out or talk with others.

Advisory Service- June 2020
ITEM

DATE/TIME
4 (Thu), 11(Thu),

Legal Advice

16(Tue), 18(Thu)and 23 (Tue)
9:30 - 15:30

PLACE
Civic Consulting
Room

Living Advice

Secretarial Sec.
☏ 7185-1714

2F, Abiko City OfficeCall for reservation

Reservation required
Tax Matters

CONTACT

after 8:30, June 1(Mon)

19 (Fri)

Civic Consulting

Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Room☏7185-1349

Reservation required

1F, Abiko City OfficeCall for reservation
after 8:30, June 15(Mon)

Weekdays except
Sat/Sun/public
holidays

West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec
Ext 394

8:30-17:00
Weekdays except
Child matters in

Sat/Sun/publicgeneralholidays

West Annex 1F

Child Consulting Sec.
☏7185-1821

8:30 - 17:00
Weekdays except
Domestic Violence

Sat/Sun/public
holidays

West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec.
☏7185-1113

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –June 2020
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children
Health Checkup for
18-month-old children

Date

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility*Expecting women of 20 weeks orCancelled

over, their husbands and family

Cancelled
Notified individually3

Dental Checkup for 2 year 8month-old children
Health Checkup for

Notified individually
Notified individually

3-year-old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for

Notified individuallyClass résumé is available on theCancelled

4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class forCity website.
Class résumé is available on theCancelled

8 to 9 month-old babies

City website.

＊Reservation Required- - - - Health Care - - - - - 1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. 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 by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00 - 6:00/Next day

A nurse will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays – Telephone Consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305

Hours: weekdays and Saturdays 18:00 – 23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year-end/New year holidays 9:00 – 23:00

4. Getting sick or toothache on 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 acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.308June 1, 2020

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

Abiko

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No.309July 1, 2020

Phone:04-7185-1111

50th Anniversary of Abiko’s Municipalization
Day of Abiko: Born as the 22nd City of Chiba pref. on July 1st,1970“Abiko” Supporters
Lots of words of cheer were sent to us from those who have close relations with Abiko and areplaying important roles in various fields such as Isao Aoki and Nahoko Uehashi of the
Honorary citizens, Nobuyuki Hanawa of the Home Ambassador. I am very pleased to havereceived their words of cheer which express their hearty love to Abiko. I will continue to do mybest to convey our city’s charm to the children who will bear the future in cooperation withcitizens and those supporters related to Abiko.

Junichiro Hoshino, Mayor of Abiko

Words of Cheer of Isao Aoki, Professional Golfer
Abiko is a very memorable place for me in which I was born, grown up and became aprofessional golfer. When I participated in overseas tours, I used to remember Abiko each time
I played at a golf course similar to that in Abiko Golf Club. Let’s continue to preserve andpromote Abiko’s virtues. I will be pleased to join the activity.

Isao Aoki

Other Celebrities who sent us Words of Cheer:
Nahoko Uehashi, Author; Seiji Ebihara, Professional golfer; Osamu Oota, Chairman of Japan
Rugby Top League; Aoi Onishi, Professional golfer; Kei Ogura, Singer song writer; Makoto
Kaneko, Fielders General Coach of Hokkaido Nihon Ham Fighters; Natsuki Koyata, Author;
Kohzo Tashima, Chairman of Japan Football Association; Nobuyuki Hanawa, Knights.

Message from Abiko City Council Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Abiko City
“Proceeding to the next 50 years being full of hope and pride”
We are going to take a step toward the coming 50 years together with all citizens while facing
various issues such as low birthrate and aging population, aging public facilities, novel
coronavirus infection. For the new 50 years, we, City Council, will continue to value the richnature of Abiko, bonds between people and wishes of the people having connections with
Abiko. And we will do our best to build up an attractive hometown where all residents may
continue to live safely and without any problems.
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Ichiro Nishigaki, Chairman

Invitation to the 2020 Japan Bird Festival (JBF)
On the theme of “Encouraging closer coexistence of people and wild birds”, this event is held
every autumn where people who love birds and appreciate natural environment gather andgive presentations of their daily research and/or activities. * Due to the influence of the novel
coronavirus infections, the festival might be cancelled. Therefore, exhibitions fee will beclaimed after holding 2020 JBF is decided (scheduled to be fixed on August 5th (Sat)
Exhibition dates: November 7th (Sat) & 8th (Sun),2020* Rain or shine

Venue: Teganuma Aquatic Park & Water Museum, Abista etc.
Items for the booth: Research and/or activities for birds or natural environments, food anddrinks, product sales
Eligible parties: NGO, NPO, administration, students, voluntary groups, enterprise, shops etc.
Application deadline: August 14th (Fri),2020
Application/enquiries: JBF Executive Committee office (in Teganuma Section) ☏7185-1484*For further details, please refer to JBF’s HP ( http://www.birdfesta.net/ )Cancellation of the 63rd Abiko Citizen’s Cultural Festival
This year’s Citizen’s Cultural Festival is cancelled to prevent possible expansion of the novel
coronavirus infection. No call for citizen’s participation will be made. We appreciate yourunderstanding.
Enquiry: Culture and Sports Section, Board of Education ☏7185-1601

Let’s observe insects living in the valleys of Okahotto and Ichibu!
Summer Insects Observation Meeting
Date: July 23rd (Holiday) 9:00AM～0:30PM
Meeting Place: in front of the school building of Chuo Gakuin High School
Lecturer: Mr. Shin Akiyama, Biology Club Advisor at Chuo Gakuin High School
Capacity: First arrival 50 people

Fee: ¥50.- (for insurance)

Items to bring: loupe (magnifying glass), insect cage, insect net, water, boots, long sleeve shirts,
long pants
Application/ enquiry: Teganuma Section ☏7185-1484

Application for the Special Cash Payment to be made not later than August 25th
For details of application form etc., please refer to city’s HP.
Enquiry: Call center for the special fixed benefit(City) ☏7185-1763 (weekday days 9AM～5PM)(Government)☏ 0120-260020 (every day 9AM～6PM)
Public facilities such as public halls, community centers etc. will be re-opened/ re-started from
July 1st, 2020 (as of June 19th). However, there are some unavailable places, restrictedactivities or limit to the number of people. Please refer to the city’s HP for details.
2Advisory Service- July, 2020
ITEM

* Reservation required

DATE/TIME

PLACE

July.7th,9th,16th,21stand 28th

Legal Advice

9:30 - 15:30

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room Secretarial Sec.
2F, Abiko City Office*7185-1714
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on July 1st

Tax Collection

July 17th (Fri)Tax Matters

Consulting Room

10:00 - 15:00

1F, Abiko City Office

Tax Collection Sec.
*7185-1349
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on July 13th

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30– 17:00

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except

Child matters innational

generalholidays

Child Consulting

West Annex 1FSec.

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

Social Welfare Sec.

West Annex 2F

7185-1113

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –July, 2020
Item
Maternity class

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children
Health Checkup for
18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children

4, 11 ,18 (Sat)*Reservation required
7 (Tue) and 14 (Tue)7185-1821

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20
weeks or over, and theirfamilyChildren born in Feb.,2020

Infants born between Sept

30 (Thu)and Oct 5, 2018Children born between

16 (Thu)

Aug 7 and Sept 10, 20173

Health Checkup forChildren born between Oct

2 (Thu)3-year-old children
Dental Checkup for 5-yearold children

3andto Nov 30, 2016Children born between

16 (Thu)

Apr 11 and May 21, 2015

Baby Food Class for

31(Fri) * Reservation

First 30 applicants

4 to 6 month-old babies

required(parents)

Baby Food Class for

8 (Wed) *Reservation

First 20 applicants.

8 to 9 month-old babies

requiredChildren born in Oct, 2019Child care support information in July for infants and parents living in Abiko “Free of charge
Some of the public facilities will be open from July by changing the available dates. Gardens ofnursery school and the like are open to the public. Let’s experience a lot together.
Period: Till March, 2021 except August, 2020 (Rain out) No reservation required.
Enquiry: Nursery section Ext.459

Please contact for details. Details available on the city’s HP.

--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about thecare to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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.309July 1, 2020
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

Abiko

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No.310August 1, 2020

Phone:04-7185-1111

Let’s Support Restaurants in Abiko.
Buy Premium Coupon “Abi-Ticket” or Donate to local Restaurants
Now we conduct a project “premium coupons (Abi-Ticket) that can be used at restaurants
in Abiko“ through crowdfunding in order to support local restaurants which have been
influenced by the outbreak of COVID-19 and to vitalize local economy.
How to support local restaurants(1) Access the site of crowdfunding “CAMPFIRE” at http://campfire.jp/projects/view/292345(2) Buy premium coupon with 20 % of premium [You can get a set of 12 coupons of ¥500
(in total ¥6000) for ¥5000.] You can buy 20 sets of the coupon at most. The coupons
will be sent to you later. The premium coupon can be used from September 15 to
December 31 at more than 70 local restaurants registered in this project.
Or(3) Donate to local restaurants or to a specified restaurant you want to support.
Please contribute ¥1000 or more. In addition, we will offer fun goods when you donate¥30000, ¥50000 or more than ¥100000 each. We will introduce the names andcomments of those who donated to us on the city website. The donation will be
distributed equally among all the registered restaurants unless the donation was
specified to one restaurant.
The restaurants in Abiko have been closed, shortened the open hours or offered takeout
service due to the influence of COVID-19. It will take time for restaurants to regain thesame number of customers as that before the outbreak of COVID-19. Please buy the “Abi-Ticket” and support local restaurants. This coupon can be used in various Japanese,
Western and Chinese restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars in Abiko City.
Inquiry: Abiko City Merchant Support Executive Committee Office in the Commerce andTourism Section at ☏ 7185-1475．
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Easy Application for Individual Number Card
Office clerks can take your picture and support your application for the individual number
card. The card will be sent to you by personal limited mail in about two months.
Place: Citizens Section on the 1st floor at the City Hall
Bring your notice card and your ID card in the following lists. ( Two items from ①, or Eachfrom ① and ②① Driver’s license, Residence Card, Special Permanent Resident Certificate, etc.
② Health Insurance Card, Nursery Care Insurance Card, Employee ID Card, Student
Card, Bankbook, Child Medical Expense Subsidiary Certificate
Inquiry: Citizens Section at ext. 478

COVID-19 Related Information-----Procedures to undergo PCR EXAM
・You have a symptoms of high fever, shortness of breath, or intense fatigue.
・You are suspected of being infected by novel corona virus because you have had close contact
with COVID-19 positive persons.

Call your home doctor or hospital in advance, then go to see a doctor.
Or call Matsudo Health Care Center at ☏ 047-361-2140 ( 9:00am – 5:00pm on weekdays) or
Chiba prefecture at ☏ 0570-200-613 (24 hours available)
When the doctor diagnosed you need to undergo PCR Exam
PCR Exam at Abiko City PCR Exam Center or PCR exam at other PCR Exam Providers

Test Results will be reported by your home doctor or Health Care Center, etc.
Positive
Treatment

Follow the directions from the Health Care Center

Apply for Special Cash Payment by August 25
Call for details at Special Cash Payment Call Center at ☏ 7185-1763.

Sustainable Business Support (Max \ 300 thousand) Application must arrive by August 31.
For more detail conditions, call the Commerce and Tourism Section at ☏7185-1734.

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New Born Baby Extra Cash Payment: \ 100 thousand per new born baby
For a parent of a baby born between April 28, 2020 and April 1, 2021 who are newly registeredas citizens in Abiko city due to birth registration.
Call for Childcare Support Section at ext. 852.

Advisory Service- August, 2020
ITEM

* Reservation required

DATE/TIME

PLACE

August 6, 13, 18, 20
Legal Advice

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Roomand 25
9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City OfficeSecretarial Sec.

*7185-1714
Call for appointment
after 8:30 on Aug. 3

Tax Matters

August 21 (Fri)10:00 - 15:00

Tax Collection

Tax Collection Sec.

Consulting Room*7185-1349

1F, Abiko City OfficeCall for appointment
after 8:30 on Aug. 17

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30– 17:00

Child matters ingeneralSocial Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except
national

holidays

Child Consulting

West Annex 1FSec.

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

Social Welfare Sec.

West Annex 2F

7185-1113

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –August, 2020
Item
Maternity class

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date(Shiawase

15, 22 ,29 (Sat)Mama &Papa Gakkyu)*Reservation required

Consultation for infants

12 (Wed)

Consultation for 4-month-old
children
Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children

7185-1821

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20
weeks or over, and theirfamilyHealth Care Center

4 (Tue) and 11 (Tue)Children born in March
2020
Children born between

20 (Thu)

Sep 11 and Oct 15, 2017

3

Children born between

Health Checkup for

6, 27 (Thu)

3-year-old children

Dec 1,2016 and Jan 31,
2017

Dental Checkup for 5-yearold children
Health Check-up for 5-yearold preschoolers

Children born between

20 (Thu)

May 22 and Jun 30, 2015
Children born between

27 (Thu)

Apr.2, 2015 and Apr.1,
2016

Baby Food Class for

28(Fri) * Reservation

First 30 applicants

4 to 6 month-old babies

required(parents)

Baby Food Class for5 (Wed) *Reservation

First 20 applicants.

8 to 9 month-old babies

requiredChildren born in Nov,2019--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about thecare to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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.310August 1, 2020
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

Abiko

No.311

September 1, 2020

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone:04-7185-1111

The Revised “Abiko Hazard Map” to protect yourself
Abiko city has revised its hazard map to enhance safety of citizens’ life andproperty from damage caused by flood and heavy rain due to typhoons, large-scale
earthquakes, and liquefaction. The lesson of the last year’s typhoon was applied
to the revised map so that the city can guide citizens to a safe evacuation.
Contact: ext. 295, Citizens Safety Section

New information
The revised version provides useful information about preparation for a coming typhoonand possible natural disasters and how to cope with them. It also shows the places of
evacuation sites and so on.
The booklet also shows:Classified warning levels to tell when to start evacuation
Evacuation centers where citizens can take their pets with them
The list of evacuation centers ranked according to the timing to open
Landslide Hazard Areas designated by Chiba Prefecture

The booklet will be distributed through your neighborhood association fromthe mid-September.
If you live in a housing complex or a condo with more than 50 households without
the neighborhood association, the city will distribute the booklet to the caretaker ofyour housing complex or condo.
If you don’t join any types of neighborhood associations, you will get the booklet atthe Citizen Safety Section, the Citizens Section, and the Administrative Service
Centers starting 23rd (Wed) of September.

How to utilize the hazard map:
Check and find your safe evacuation route as soon as you get it.
1

The basic maps (P1~8)
This section provides basic information about the evacuation sites, evacuation centers,
water supply stations, landslide prone areas, and others.

Information about storm and flood damage (P9~28)
In this section, citizens can check the possible flooded areas, the depth of inundation,
the possible submerged spots on roads, and the landslide warning areas in case theTone-river or the Tega-numa Lake overflows. This section also provides how toacquire information about evacuation, rainfall and weather forecast.

Flood prevention information by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
and Transportation (P37)This section provides information about rainfall, water level of rivers, and the mapof flood warning.

Please visit the Ministry’s website to get more information.

(English version is available)

Earthquakes (P29~36)
This section provides information about the possibility of shaking, liquefaction,
destruction of a house when hit by an earthquake.

The websites you can gain information at an emergency (P37~38)
Please visit the websites shown in this section at an emergency (P37~38) where you
will find timely and useful information by yourself.

Timeline for Safe Evacuation in heavy rains and typhoons
Five warning levels are set to protect yourself in heavy rains and typhoons
Warning level 1
Early alert
Warning level 2
Heavy rain & flood,
Deluge advisory
Warning level 3
Heavy rain & flood,
deluge warning
Warning level 4
Landslide alert &delugeWarning level 5

Be fully prepared for a coming disaster and collectweather information
Collect weather information and flood relatedinformation and others
Start preparation for evacuation. It is advisable for theelderly people to start evacuation as soon as possible.
Abiko city will issue an evacuation advisory / order.
Follow them. Evacuation must be totally completed.
Abiko city will release hazard related information2

Special heavy rain
warning & the
occurrence of deluge
information

including the occurrence of deluge.
action to protect your life!

Advisory Service- September 2020
ITEM

Take the best

* Reservation required

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

Sep. 3(Thu), 10 (Thu),
15 (Tue), 17 (Thu),

Civic Consulting Room Secretarial Sec.

and 24(Thu)

Legal Advice

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office*7185-1714
Call for reservation
after 8:30 on 1st(Tue)Tax Matters

Sep. 18(Fri)Civic Consulting Room Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

1F, Abiko City Office*7185-1349
Call for reservation
after 8:30 on Sep 14

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30 – 17:00

Child matters ingeneralSocial Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except
national

holidays

Child Consulting

West Annex 1FSec.

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

Social Welfare Sec.

West Annex 2F*7185-1113

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –September 2020
Item
Maternity class(ShiawaseDate7185-1821

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility

5, 12, 19 (Sat)

Expecting women of 20 weeks

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)*Reservation requiredor over, and their family

Consultation for 4-month-old

1, 8children(Tue.)

Health Checkup for
18-month-old infantsChildren born in April, 2020
Infants born between October

3, 17 (Thu.)

6 and December 16, 20183

Dental Checkup for 2 year and8-month-old children

Dental Checkup for 5-year-old

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

October 16 and November 25,
Children born between

10 (Thu.)

3-year-old children

Baby Food Class for

24 (Thu.)

2017

Health Checkup forchildrenChildren born between

February 1 and March 1, 2017Children born between July 1

24 (Thu.)and August 7, 2015

25 (Fri.) * Reservation required

First 30 applicants (parents).
First 20 applicants.

9 (Wed.) *Reservation requiredChildren born in December,
2019--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about thecare to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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.311
September 1, 2020
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.jp4No. 312

News Letter

Abiko

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by the Abiko City

October 1, 2020
Phone: 04-7185-1111

New Future City Image we are aiming for in 12 years:

Peaceful Lakeside Town A-Bi-Ko to be passed on to the future
We formulated the basic concept in the fourth comprehensive plan for 12 years beginningin 2022. The comprehensive plan consists of “basic concept” (basic goal), “basic plan”
to realize the basic concept, and “action plan” which is the concrete projects.
Contact: Planning Section at Ext.270
Eight goals to realize the future city image
1. Disaster prevention – everybody can live safely
2.

Promoting health and welfare of elderly and disabled people -- everybody can live
healthy and lively.

3.

Support for child growth and raising children.

4.

Promoting establishment of new business, commerce, industry, and agriculture

5. Improving public transportation – safe and comfortable road construction
6.

Protecting nature and the environment in which we live -- eco-friendly town

7.

Promoting lifelong learning and preserving historical and cultural properties.

8.

Promoting gender equality and protecting human rights – symbiotic society

Abiko city will work on town planning with our residents and strategic city promotion withefficient administrative and financial management to promote all the plans.

Bicycle rental around Teganuma lake – New bikes!
Days: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (canceled in the rain)
Rental and Return Place: Teganuma Park, Bird Museum, etc.
Fee: 500 yen (300 yen under 12 years old)
Please bring your ID and a helmet (for children) (you can borrow one)
Please contact the following for details:

7188-2204 (weekdays)
1090-4520-3603 (Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays), or
Commerce and Tourism Section at 7185-1111 (ext. 610)

Dog Training Class
Basic Class

Dates: 13:30 to 15:30 on October 13th, November 10th, December 8th (Dog owners only).
Up to five groups
Fee: Free
Practical Skill Class

Dates: 9:30 to11:30 on October 28th, November 25th, December 23rd (With your dog)
You must have completed the basic class.
Fee:

Up to 10 groups

3300 yen

Please contact Higashi-Katsushika Branch of the Chiba Animal Welfare Centerat 7191-0050 for details.

Clean Center Information
A new clean center building is now under construction, scheduled for completion on March
31st, 2023, and currently parking is not available.

Please make a reservation in advanceto bring your garbage by contacting the Clean Center at 7187-0015.

Resident Advisory Services - October 2020 (* reservation required)
Item

Date / Time

Place

Contact

Legal Advice

Oct. 6th, 8th, 15th,

Secretarial Sec.

20th, 22nd

＊7185-1714

From 9:30 to 15:30(Reservations after
8:30 on Oct. 1st)

Human rights

Week days

Human rights for

From 8:30 to 17:15

everyone
0570-003-110

Daily Life Advice

Weekdays

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 to 17:00(West Annex, 2F)

7185-1111, ext.394

Weekdays

Abiko Public Health

Health Promotion

8:30 to 17:00

Care Center

Sec. 7185-1126

Domestic

Weekdays

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

Violence

8:30 to 17:00(West Annex, 2F)

7185-1113

Mental Care

Oct. 26th, from 13:30

Consulting Room

Welfare Support for

Health Care2

Make reservation by (West Annex 2F)

the Disability Sec.

Oct. 23rd*7185-1111, ext. 421

Consultation for

Weekdays

Child Consultation Sec.

Child consultation

Children

8:30 to 17:00(West Annex, 1F)

Section, 7185-1821

Public Health Care Center Programs - October, 2020
Kohokudai 1-12-16
Tel:

7185-1126

Item

Date

Eligibility

Maternity Class

Oct. 3rd,10th, 17th

Women pregnant for(Shiawase Mama & Papa

Please call for an appointment

20 weeks and over,

Gakkyu)and their families

Consultation for Babies
HealthCheck-up

for

Oct. 28th
18- Oct. 8thThose born between

month-old infants

Dec. 17, 2018 andJan. 19, 2019

Dental check-up for kids 2-

Oct. 29th

Children born

year and 8-month-old kids

between Nov. 26, 2017
and Jan. 10, 2018

Health check-up for 3-year-

Oct. 1st, 22nd

old childrenChildren born
between March 2 andApril 16, 2017

Health check-up for 5-year-

Oct. 29th

Children born

old kids

between Aug. 8 and
Sep. 18, 2015

Baby Food Class for 4 to 6- Oct. 30th,First 30, Please callmonth-old babies

for reservation

Baby Food Class for 8 to 9-★First 20, those born

Oct. 14thmonth-old babies

in January 2020

Health Exercise Class

Oct. 14th, Fusa Minami Park

(Cancelled in case of rain

16th Tennoudai Nishi Park

Call 7185-1112 to confirm)

20th Kohokudai chou Park

Elderly Support Sec.

All 10am to 11am
Alcohol Problem class

Oct. 2nd 14:30 to 16:00

Welfare Support for
Disabilities

Mental Care Club

Oct. 19th 14:00 to 16:00

Please call 7185-1111,

Health Care Centerext. 421

3Day care club

Oct. 16th

For details:

7185-

Welfare Support for

1111, ext. 381

Disabilities Center

Welfare Support for

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Disabilities Sec.

--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about thecare to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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. 312, Oct. 1, 2020

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

Abiko

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No.313

November 1, 2020

Phone:04-7185-1111

Commemorative Events of the 50th Anniversary of Abiko’s Municipalization

Welcome back, Kiyoshi-san,the KIYOSHI YAMASHITA Exhibition
November 21st(Sat) ～ December 20th (Sun)Time: 10:00 am～4:30 pm(Entrance until 4:00 pm)( Open daily during the Exhibition)
Venue: Lifelong Learning Center ABISTA
Admission: ¥700.- for a general adult/ ¥300.- for both an elementary to a high school student
and person who brings disability certificate*Admission free for preschool children, elementary to high school students who bring disability
certificates and a helper for the person who brings disability certificate (only one helper
admitted)Sponsors: Abiko city, Abiko Board of Education
Supporters: Abiko Seijinkai Hospital, Special elderly nursing home Accommorder, Special
elderly nursing home Aquiil, Imai Taxi
Cooperators: Kiyoshi Yamashita Works Administration Office, Yayoi-Ken, Tombow Pencil, Mr.
Tomita, Individuals having personal relation to great painter Kiyoshi Yamashita
Planning cooperator: STEP east
*Entrance may be restricted sometimes in order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
* Prior advice is requested for a group of 40 people or more.
Enquiry: Lifelong Learning Center ABISTA 〒270-1147, 26-4 Wakamatsu☏7182-0511 Fax
7165-6088 HP http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp/event/event_moyooshi/yamashita-kiyoshi.html
Search “Yamashita Kiyoshi Exhibition” on the city’s HP.

Memorial Lecture for the Exhibition “Family member speaks about Kiyoshi
Yamashita”
Date & time: November 21st(Sat), December 19th(Sat) 1:30pm～
Venue: ABISTA hall
1Lecturer: Mr. Hiroshi Yamashita (Representative of Kiyoshi Yamashita Works Administration
Office, Kiyoshi Yamashita’s nephew)
Capacity: First arrival 50 people each day (application required)
Admission: ¥700.- (Ticket fee for Kiyoshi Yamashita Exhibition) Show the stub of the ticket tojoin. Enquiry: Lifelong Learning Section, Board of Education, ☏7182-0511

Message from Mayor, Junichiro Hoshino
Mr. Kiyoshi Yamashita, who is well known as a naked general and/or a wandering painter,used to work in Abiko. In the TV drama titled as “Naked General Wandering Record”, thestories which he experienced at his wanderings were broadcasted. But I hear many Abikocitizens regret that no scene about his activities in Abiko has been shown. At the Kiyoshi
Yamashita Exhibition, the lithograph of Mt. Fuji which is now displayed in the Mayor’s room
will also be exhibited. Every time I see this lithograph, it recalls me to the president of YayoiKen who employed Mr. Kiyoshi Yamashita and never fired him despites his frequent
wanderings andother employees of Yayoi-Ken as well as local people who warmly welcomed

him. Earnestly I’m looking forward to your visit to “Kiyoshi Yamashita Exhibition” for the
wandering genius painter who lived in the era of Showa.

Natural Walking in Yatsu in the Autumn
Date & time: November 21st(Sat) 9:30 am～Noon * Cancelation in stormy weather
Venue: Assemble at the south square of JR Higashi-Abiko station. Breakup at the site
Activities: Walking in Okahotto and Yatsu Museum in Ichibu and observe autumn flowers,
nuts, insects, wild birds and so on. Capacity: First arrival 15 people at free of charge
Things to bring: Easy-to-walk clothes and shoes, drink, rain gear, loupe (if available)
Application/enquiry: Teganuma Section ☏7185-1484

Let’s Play with Boy Scouts! (entrusted project by Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology)
Date & time: First session: November15th(Sun) ; Second session: November 22nd (Sun)10:00am～Noon
If raining, please refer to HP to confirm cancellation or not.
Venue: Nakazato Citizen’s Forest (next to the Abiko 2nd Group campground)
Activities: Fire raising experience, rope work, making photo frames with fallen leaves etc.
Eligibility/capacity: Elder elementary to Jr high school students, First arrival 30 people
Free of charge, Things to bring: Face mask, towel, groves, drink
Application/enquiry: Boy Scout Abiko 2nd Group, Mr. Ogino ☏080-2386-3669

Let’s Enjoy the Autumn Starry Sky and Watch lots of Planets!
2

Date & time: November 21st (Sat) 5:30pm～7:30pm
Venue: Assemble in front of the office on the 3rd floor at the Water Museum
Contents: Lecture about how to watch the starry sky and observation of the same
*In rainy or cloudy weather, the planetarium program will be shown instead of observation.
Capacity: First arrival 25 people *Parent to accompany for children under elementary schoolage.
Admission: ¥100.- (free for students under Jr high school )Things to bring: Outfit for cold weather, flash light (red light recommended)
Application/enquiry: Water Museum not later than November 20th (Fri) ☏7184-0555

Advisory Service- November, 2020
ITEM
Legal Advice* Reservation required

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Nov.5th,12th,17th,19th
and 26th

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room Secretarial Sec.
2F, Abiko City OfficeCall for appointment

9:30 - 15:30

Tax Matters*7185-1714
after 8:30 on Nov 2nd

Nov 20th (Fri)10:00 - 15:00

Tax Collection

Tax Collection Sec.

Consulting Room*7185-1349

1F, Abiko City OfficeCall for appointment
after 8:30 on Nov 16th

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30– 17:00

Child matters ingeneralSocial Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext.394

Week days except
national

holidays

Child Consulting

West Annex 1FSec.

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

Social Welfare Sec.

West Annex 2F

7185-1113

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –November, 2020
Item
Maternity class

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date(Shiawase

7, 14 ,21 (Sat)Mama &Papa Gakkyu)*Reservation required

Consultation for 4-month-old

2 (Mon) and 10 (Tue)37185-1821

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20
weeks or over, and theirfamilyChildren born inchildren

June,2020

Health Checkup for

Infants born between Jan

5 (Thu)18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children
Health Checkup for

20 and Feb 23, 2019Children born between

26 (Thu)

Jan 11 and Feb 15, 2018Children born between

12 (Thu)

3-year-old children
Dental Checkup for 5-yearold children

Apr 17 and May 9, 2017Children born between

26 (Thu)

Sept 19 and Oct 22, 2015

Baby Food Class for

27 (Fri) * Reservation

First arrival 30 applicants

4 to 6 month-old babies

required(parents)

Baby Food Class for

11 (Wed) *Reservation

First arrival 20 applicants.

8 to 9 month-old babies

requiredChildren born in Feb,2020--Health Care—
1. Sudden illness at night or on 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 throughtelephone about your sickness or injury. In an imminent case, Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night- Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939 Hours: 19:00-6:00/next day, A nurse will advise you about thecare to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays-Telephone consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305 Hours: week days and Saturdays 18:00-23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year- end/New Year holidays: 9:00-23:00
4. Getting sick or toothache on Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00-11:30 (2) Internal Medicine & Pediatrician: 9:00-11:30,13:00-16:30
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.313
1, 2020
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

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No.314

DDecember1,2020
1June1,2020
Phone:04-7185-1111
2020August 1, 2019

Cooperation between Agriculture and Welfare in communities

There are 26 work places where we offer production or creative activities for people with disabilities
in Abiko. Here we introduce three work places where they farm as their major job.
Contact: Welfare Support for the Disability Sec.
○ MUTSUBOSHI

ext. 475☏ 7184-6258 ,aiming for the facility where they can work with meaning in life

even with serious disabilities

Farming Gr. farm agricultural chemical-free vegetables. Processing Gr. bake cookies and bread.
And Goods Gr. make masks, wreaths, cushions and tapestries.

○ Abishe b ☏ 7113-9190 ,aiming for responsibility and socially and economically independent life
through work

They crop green onions and weed in the field. They cut the roots of green onions, peel, selectand pack the green onions in the agricultural house.

○ Pole Pole Farm Abiko ☏ 7199-9591 , aiming for members with disabilities to work long throughrewarding and joyful work.
They farm more than 100 kinds of vegetables in a year and also grow flowers and edible flowers.

Guidance for Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19
If you have a fever, call your home doctor for consultation in the first place.
The medical system to cope with seasonal influenza and novel corona virus is the following flow.
If you have a fever, call your home doctor or your nearest medical institution. They will see you at theirplaces. Be sure to call them in advance.
If they cannot consult at their places, they will introduce a consultation office.

Consultation Office:○ Fever Consultation Center (Chiba Prefecture)*24/7 accessible⚫

Until 8 a.m. December 5 (Sat.) ☏ 0570-200-613⚫

After 8 a.m. December 5 (Sat.) ☏ 03-6747-8414○ Ｃｉｔｙ Health Consultation Section to contact⚫

Health Building Support Section ☏ 7185-1126(08:30-17:00 on weekdays)1

* National holidays and new/end year holidays excepted.

“Ｆｉｖｅ Ｓｉｔｕａｔｉｏｎｓ” that increase the risk of infection of novel corona virus
Patients of COVID-19 have been increasing in Abiko City and neighboring cities.
On October 23, the Corona Virus Control Subcommittee submitted “five situations” that increase therisk of novel corona virus. Let us review our daily living situations to protect you and us from COVID-19.
Situation 1

Social gathering with drinking alcohol○ Drinking alcohol improves mood and at the same time decreases attention. In addition, hearing isdulled and it leads to speaking in a louder voice.
○ The risk of infection increases when large numbers of people are in a small space for a long time.
○ In addition, sharing glasses and chopsticks increases the risk of infection.
Situation 2

Long feasts in large groups○ Long-term meals, dinner receptions, drinking alcohol at night increase the risk of infection compared
to a short-time meal.
○ The risk of infection is increased by eating and drinking in a large group of people, for example, 5 ormore people, because in groups you have to talk louder and droplets of saliva spread more often.
Situation 3

Conversation without wearing a mask

○ Talking at close range without a mask increases the risk of airborne or micro-droplet infection.
○ Cases of infection without masks were observed during gatherings in karaoke rooms.
○ Be careful when traveling by car or bus.
Situation 4

Living together in a small and limited space○ Living together in a small and limited space increases the risk of infection because the enclosed
space is shared by several people for a long time.
○ There have been reports of suspected infection in common areas such as dormitory bedrooms andbathrooms.
Situation 5

Switching locations〇 When you move to another location, such as when you take a break in a workplace, the risk ofinfection may increase due to the feeling of relaxation and changes of the environment.

Important notice for preventing COVID-19 outbreaks
Avoid the following “Three C’s”
1.

Closed spaces with poor ventilation.

2.

Crowded places with many people nearby23.

Close-contact settings such as close-range conversations.

One of the key measures against COVID-19 is to prevent occurrence of clusters. Keep these “Three
C’s” from overlapping in daily life.
The risk of occurrence of clusters is particularly high when the “Three C’s” overlap!
In addition to the “Three C’s,” items used by multiple people should be cleaned with disinfectant.

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Item
Legal Advice

Date/time

Place

Contact3(Thurs.),10(Thurs),

Civic Consulting

Secretarial Section

15(Tue.), 17Thurs)

Room☏7185-1714

and 22(Tue.)

2F, City Hall

(Reservation: 8:30 a.m. 1st (Tue.)～)Tax Section

Tax matters

18(Fri.)Consultation Office ☏ 7185-1349

10:00-15:00

1F, City Hall

Weekdays except
Health mattersnational holidays（Ｒｅｓｅｒｖａｔｉｏｎ14th (Mon.) 08:30～）
Health Promotion Section

Health Center☏7185-1126

8:30-17.00
Daily life advice

Weekdays except
national holidays

Social Welfare Sec
West annex 2F

Ext 394

8:30-17:00
Weekdays except

Child matters innational holidays

generalChild Consulting Sec.
West annex 1F☏7185-1821

8:30-17:00
Weekdays except

Domestic Violence

national holidays

Social Welfare Sec.
West Annex 2F☏7185-1113

8:30-17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –Dec. 2020
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
childrenDate

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility

3,10 and 24(Thurs)*Expecting women of 20 weeks or

Reservation required

over, their husbands and family

1 and 8(Tue.)

3

Children born in July, 2020

Health Checkup forChildren born between February 24

10(Thurs)

18-month-old children
Dental Checkup for 2 year and8 month-old children
Health Checkup for

and April 6, 2019Children born between Feb.16 and17(Thurs)

March 31,2018Children born between May 10 and3(Thurs)

3-year-old children
Dental Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class forJune 1, 2017Children born between October 23

17(Thurs)

and Nov.30, 2015

18(Fri.)4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for*First 30 applicants.
*First 20 applicants. Children born9(Wed.)

8 to 9 month-old babies

in March, 2020

＊Reservation Required- - - - Health Care - - - - - 1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. 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 by Nurses
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00 - 6:00/Next day

A nurse will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Sudden Illness at Night and Holidays – Telephone Consultation by Nurses
Call #7009 or 03-6735-8305

Hours: weekdays and Saturdays 18:00 – 23:00
Sundays, Holidays and Year-end/New year holidays 9:00 – 23:00

4. Getting sick or toothache on 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 acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo 314

December 1, 2020

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.jp4