Newsletter

No.267

Abiko
Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko Citym

January 1, 2017
st 1 2005

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Message from Mayor, Junichiro Hoshino
I wish you a very happy New Year, 2017!
The sixth New Year has come since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
During the past years, we have faced challenges of recovery and restorationfrom the disaster, and worked hard to reinforce our city toward more disaster
resistant city. We will continue such tasks as radioactive decontaminationand flood-control to secure citizen’s safe and peaceful life.
We will continue these tasks to improve Abiko to a livable city throughtackling depopulation and declining birthrate issues, encouraging industries,
securing employment, promoting tourism, and more others.
In addition, we will take supportive measures to build more lively and vital
city for citizens such as, raising children with avoiding children wait-listed
issue, establishing nursery schools and “Abikko Club” program, facilitating
integrated education of elementary and junior high schools.
We have been renovating “Mizu-no-Yakata” to revitalize as an agricultural
center in the city composed of stores of farm produce and restaurants inspring. We will also accelerate to develop a delightful area around the lake
Teganuma with cherry blossom, which will draw more visitors and increase
citizen’s communication opportunity.
Moreover, in autumn, the 50th LPGA Japan Open Golf Tournament will beheld at the Abiko Golf Club. Together with relevant organizations andcitizens, we will make it successful and prepare to appeal the city to visitors
in OMOTENASHI, hospitality mind aiming at our city’s activation.
We will steadily continue to promote these projects and we appreciate yourfurther understanding and cooperation for the grand projects.

Coming- Of-Age Ceremony 2017
Date: January 8 (Sun)Morning session
Reception: 10:00a.m. - Ceremony: 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
For new adults who live in Abiko, Kohoku, and Kohokudaijunior high school areas
Afternoon session
Reception: 1:00p.m. -Ceremony: 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
For new adults who live in Hakusan, Kujike, and Fusa junior
Venue:
Eligibility:
Sponsor:high school areas
Fureai Hall at Keyaki Plaza in the south of Abiko Station
Citizens who were born on April 2, 1996 through April 1, 1997
Abiko City and Abiko Board of Education

Contact:

Life-long Learning Section, phone: 7185-1602

Advisory Service- January 2017
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Jan. 10,12,17,19,24
9:30 - 15:30

Civic Consulting
Room
2F, Abiko City OfficeTax Matters

Civil Consulting
Room

Tax Collection Sec.
7185-1349

Reservation required. 2F, Abiko City Office

Contact: from 8:30
on Jan. 16

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 Violence7185-1714
on Jan. 5

10:00 - 15:00

Living Advice

Secretarial Sec.

Contact: from 8:30

Reservation required
Jan 20 (Fri)CONTACT

West Annex 1F

Child Consulting
Sec. 7185-1821

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext. 394

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Quick dissemination service for disaster warning utilizing Yahoo!
disaster warning application
Dissemination service of information at the occurance of disaster in the city has
started by utilizing Yahoo! disaster warning application.
At the occasion of “being possible for disaster” or “disaster taking place”, evacuation
warning and information of evacuation site will be disseminated via the Yahoo’s
application. Those who have cell phone and/or smart phone are recommended to use
this service. * Cell phone and desk-top or lap-top users should select mail version
and Yahoo! JAPAN ID is required. For more information, please check the web site;
http://emg.yahoo.co.jp/ Contact: Secretarial Sec. ☎7185-1269
NEW YEAR EVENT - Town Information
 Fire-Fighting Demonstration – Dezome-shiki
The new year’s demonstration of fire-fighting brigade is conducted as follows:
Date: Jan. 7 (Sat) 9:30a.m. through 12:00 noon
Venue: Municipal gymnasium
Contents:- Ceremony: 9:30a.m. ～- Traditional Japanese Drum Play: 10:50a.m.～-Fire-fighting performance by infant fire-fighting club by Wada Kindergarten:
11:15 a.m.～
Water jetting-out: 11:45p.m.～ ※ In case of rough weather, it will be cancelled.

For more information, please contact following;
Fire-fighting Dept., General Affairs Sec. Phone: 7181-7700 (On Sat., Sun., holidays
and in night hours, Phone: 7184-0119)

Public Health Care Center Programs
Item
Maternity Class (Shiawase
Mama & Papa Gakkyu)
4-month old consultation
Child (infants) care advice

Phone: 04-7185-1126

Date
Jan 7,21, 28 (Sat)Jan 18 (Wed),
23 (Mon)Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their family
Infants born in Aug, 2016Child rearing Support Center ,Jan 11, 25 (Wed)“Nikoniko Hiroba”
people3First 10★

Health Checkup for 18

Jan 5, 12 (Thu)month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year
and 8 month-old children
Health Checkup for

Jan 26 (Thu)

Health Checkup forChildren born from June 11 toJune 30, 2013

Jan 26 (Thu)

5-year-old children
Baby Food Class for 4 to 6
month-old babies
Baby Food Class for 8 to 9month –old babies

30, 2015
Children born in May 2014

Jan 19 (Thu)

3-year-old childrenChildren born from May 21to Jun

Children born in January 2012
First 30 applicants.

Jan 25 (Wed)★
Infants born in April 2016

Jan 17 (Tue)First 20 applicants★

★ 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 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.267January 1, 2017

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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No.268

Abiko

DFebruary 1, 2017

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone:04-7185-1111

Please file your tax return well in advance

All residents of Japan are obligated to pay taxes. Taxes consists of resident tax to the
local municipality and prefectural government as well as income tax to the national
government. Please note that the filing period and location differ for each tax.
Filing period: from February 16 (Thu.) to March 15 (Wed.), 2017
Inquiries:

For income tax: Kashiwa Tax Office at phone 04-7146-2321

For resident tax to the local municipality and prefectural government:
Taxation Section of Abiko City Ext. 335

Won’t You Visit Abiko’s Well-Known 3-Major Museums during WinterHolidays - Bird Museum, Shirakaba Literature Museum andMemorial Hall for Sugimura Sojinkan ?
(1) Bird Museum
This museum is the only one in Japan which specializes in exhibit of birds.
Location: Konoyama 234-3
Inquiries: Phone04-7185-2212(2) Shirakaba Literature Museum
Location: Midori 2-11-8
Inquiries: Phone 04-7185-2192(3) Memorial Hall for Sugimura Sojinkan
Location: Midori2-5-5Inquiries: Phone 04-7182-8578

Events at Local Community Centers in February 2017
(South District)
1.

Abiko Minami Kinrin Center (Keyaki Building)

Date & Time: February 10 (Fri) 13:30-16:00
Event: Lecture on rare district names of Abiko
Inquiries: Phone 7181-1011
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2. Komorebi
Dates & Time: February 26 (Sun), March 12 (Sun) and March 26 (Sun) 09:00-13:30
Event: Course on Soba-uchi (Soba-making)Fee:¥1,700/per course(obliged to attend the all 3 days)
Inquiries: Phone 7165-2011(North District)

1. Abiko Kita Kinrin Center (Namiki Honkan)
Date & Time: February 26 (Sun) 11:00-15:00
Content: Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri)
Fee: Free
Inquiries: Phone 7157-4517(Fusa District)
1. Fusa Minami Kinrin Center
Date & Time: February 19 (Sun) 09:30Event: Course on Soba-uchi (soba-making)Fee¥1,200

Up to 20 person

Inquiries: Phone7189-3740

Spring Singing and Dancing Festival
Date & Time: February 12(Sun) 10:30Place: Keyaki Plaza Fureai Hall
Entrance: Free

Lecture on Bird Watching - “Variation of Birds in Teganuma Lake in 25 Years”
Date & Time: February 22(Wed) 14:00-16:00
Place: Abiko Kitakinrin Center (Namiki Honkan)
Entrance:Free Up to 100 person
Inquiries: Call 7182-3149 or 7182-8307

Bird-Watching at Yatsu
Date & Time :February 18(Sat) 09:30 - NoonFirst 20 applicants (at HigashiAbiko Station)
Fee:FreeBring your binocular.
Inquiries: Teganuma Section(Ext. 465)

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Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri) Picture-Taking Event
Date & Time: February 19 (Sun) (1) 10:00-(2)10:40-(3) 11:20- (4) Noon-

Fee:Free Up to 7 pairs
Entry: Apply by February 18(Sat) to Abishirube at phone 7100-0014

Advisory Service- February 2017
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

9 (Thu.),14(Tue.),16(Thu.),21(Tue.) andCivic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

23(Thu.)2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

10:00 - 15:00

Civic Consulting RoomTax Collection Sec.

Reservation

1F, Abiko City Office7185-1349

Week days

West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec. Ext.

8:30-17:00

Social Welfare Sec.

393

Child matters in

Week days

West Annex 1F

Child Consulting Sec.

general

8:30 - 17:00

Child Consulting Sec.

7185-1821

Week days

West Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

Social Welfare Sec.

Ext. 394

Legal Advice

9:30 - 15:30
Reservation
required17(Fri)Tax Mattersrequired
Living Advice

Domestic Violence

Public Health Care Center Programs - February 2017
Tel:04-7185-1126
Item
Maternity class

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-oldbabies3

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks or

4,18 and 25(Sat.)over, and their family
Reservation required

7 and 14(Tue.)

Babies born in September, 2016

Health Checkup for

2 (Thu)18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for

2 yearand 8 month-old children
Health Checkup for

23 (Thu)
9 and 16 (Thu)

3-year-old children
Health Checkup for

23 (Thu)

5-year-old children
Baby Food Class for

24 (Fri)4 to 6 month-old babies

Infants born from July 1 to
20,

July

2015

Children born in June, 2014
Children born from July 1 toAugust 10, 2013Children born in February 2012
First 30 applicants. Reservation
required by phone
First 20 applicants.

Baby Food Class for

15 (Wed)8 to 9 month-old babies

Babies born May, 2016
Reservation required by phone.

---------------------- 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
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.268February 1, 2017

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

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

No. 269

March 1, 2017

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Aiming for a city being safe and without anxiety
March 11 marks the 6th year since the East Japan Great
Earthquake of 2011. Abiko city has been tackling with thetheme to reinforce our city to a much safer place to live.
It is important for every citizen to bear in mind to guard you and your town by
yourself, reminding that disaster and crime might occur at any time. Let’s thinkover what you can do about sudden occuring of such emergencies.

Get ready for any disaster occurring-----Don’t start action instantly but keep in mind of careful action----When a large-scale disaster occurs, public transportation stops, causing difficulty
for people to go home.
Because of people’s rushing to public transportation for going home, accidents
tend to occur such as causing injury by fire and falling articles, and hindering
life-saving and fire-fighting activities.
Do not start moving easily
1. First assure your own safety, and stay at your working place or public location.
2. Check for your family’s safety using the disaster message service system.
3. Get information on public transportation and disasters.
Items to be prepared usually
1. Carry with you a radio and a map.
2. Get ready items such as sneaker, flash light, gloves, water and some food.
3. Make sure about communication with your family on mutual safety,
get-together location, and the situation of returning-home route.
Inquiry: Please contact Citizens Safety Section at Ext. 217

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Tax returns due soon! – Reminder
Income tax return should be filed by March 15
Inquiry on income tax return: Kashiwa Zeimu-sho (tax office) at 04-7146-2321
Inquiry on municipal tax: Taxation Section (tax office) at 04-7185-1111 (ext. 335)

14th Cherry Blossom Viewing at Abiko Golf Course
Date/time: March 27th
10:00 to 16:00 (canceled in case of rain)
Location: Abiko Golf Course, holes 13, 16, and surrounding area
Fee: 100 yen (to keep Abiko looking nice, Abiko Keikan wo Sodateru Kai)
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 allowed.
Unfortunately, you can’t play golf! Please wear sports or walking shoes.
Call: 090-6034-9149 (Abiko Keikan wo Sodateru Kai)

Enjoy Papa Project (playing with your baby)
Date/time: March 12th 10:30 to 11:45
Call for an appointment at 7185-8882
Place: Niko-Niko Hiroba (Play with papa)
Date/time: March 4th and 25th 11:00 to 11:20 No appointment needed.
Place: Suku Suku Hiroba (Sukusuku papa time) Inquiry: Call 7185- 1936
Date/time: March 11th 11:00 to 11:45 Call for an appointment at 7185-2196
Place: Waku Waku Hiroba (Wakuwaku family)

Consultations for Residents
Contents

Date / Time

Location / Telephone

Legal, by lawyer

March 9th,14th,16th,
21st, and 23rd
From 9:30 to 15:30

Civic Consulting

Reservation needed
Human rights

March 23rd
From 10:00 to 15:00

Room(2F)

Call Secretaroa
sec.7185-1714(from March 1 at 8:30)
Consulting Room(West bldg. 2F)
Call Social Welfare Sec.
at 7185-1111, ext.432

Reservation needed.
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Daily Life

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Call Social Welfare Sec.
(West bldg. 2F)
7185-1111 ext. 393

Health

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Call Abiko Public
Health Care Center,
Health Building
Support Sec.7185-1126

DV

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Call Social Welfare Sec.
ext. 394

Mental care

March 27th Afternoon

West bldg. 2F
Please call
Disability Support Sec.
7185-1111, ext. 421

8th Parent and Child Fishing Competition
Date: March 18th 8:30 to 12:00 (canceled in case of rain)
Place: Kojo-en fishing area (west side of Teganuma park)
Please park at Tsugawa Kogyou 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 before March 10th, City Hall 7185-1111 (extension 468),
Clean Teganuma Suishin Kyogikai Jimu-kyoku

From the Abiko Public Health Care Center
MOTHERING:
Papa Gakkyu)(Shiawase Mama &Tel: 7185-1126

March 4th,11th,18th for those Pregnant
over 20 weeks
Please call for appointment

Consultation for 4 months old babies

March 7th,14th

Consultation for babies

March 8th, 22nd at
Niko-Niko Hiroba play area,
Ito Yokado South Exit, 10 people/day

Health Check-up for 18 month oldchildrenMarch 2nd, 9thThose born Jul.21-Aug.31, 2015

Dental check-up for children 2 years,

March 23rd3

8 months old (32 months)

Those born July 2014

Health check-up for 3 year olds

March 16th Those born Aug.11-31, 2013

Health check-up for 5 year olds

March 23rd Those born Mar.1-Apr.1,2012

WEANINGbabies 4 to 6 months Up to 30 people
babies 8 to 9 months Up to 20 people
Those boron June, 2016

Alcohol problem class
Mental care class

March 3rd 14:30 to 16:00
March 13th 14:00 to 16:00

March 24th
March 15th
Please call for an appointment

Please call 7185-1111, ext. 421, for
Disability Support Sec.

---------------------- 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.269Marh 1, 2017

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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No.270

Abiko

April 1, 2017
st 1 2005

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

Message from Mayor of Abiko Junichiro Hoshino…..For building an attractive city for all generations…..
Under the tough financial conditions, we have examined each project carefully and adjusted its
priority for the budget of fiscal year 2017. We continue to work on policies of settling people in
Abiko by supporting child-rearing and own housing acquisition. As the water museum isscheduled to be upgraded by opening direct sales depot of agricultural products and a restaurant,
we plan to increase the number of visitors around Lake Teganuma by arranging running courses
or holding various events. As for expanding integrated education of elementary and junior highschool in all parts of Abiko, we will put ICT assistants at Kohoku, Kohokudai and Abiko juniorhigh school areas and also equip tablet PCs in Abiko junior high school area. We will work on
building a city where all generations can live positively. I sincerely appreciate for yourunderstanding and cooperation.

FY 2017 Initial Budget --- For Establishing Safer City for All Citizens
General account budget decreased by 4.1points compared to last fiscal year budget.
The total budget, composed of the general account budget, 4 special account budgets and water
service account, is 71.47842 billion yen with a decline of approximately 1.54billion yen of prior FY.
The followings are main projects and their appropriations for this FY. Refer to city websites on
the Internet for the details. Contact: Financial section, at ext.220
Preparation for new incineration plant : 213.32 million yen
Improvement of the surroundings of Teganuma Aquatic Square : 98.17 million yen
Reinforcement of disaster prevention system : 62.23 million yen
Water damage prevention : 499.00 million yen
Main community improvements : 435.56 million yen
Support for independent and healthy life for the elderly & the disabled people : 147.55 million
yen
Nursery and educational environment for children : 75.27 million yen
Support for young child-raring generation : 82.04 million yen

Change of Children’s Emergent Medical Care System from April 2017………..JA Toride General Medical Care Center………
1Due to lack of pediatricians, children’s emergent medical care from 11:00 pm till 8:30 am
next day will be basically limited to the critical patients only for the time being.
When you hesitate, however, call Child’s Sudden Illness Consultation Call at #8000,
and get doctor’s advice on whether you should take your child to see the doctor or stay andwatch your child’s symptom at home on the doctor’s advice.
Available: 7:00pm – 6:00am the following day…….Critical and emergent case only
Communication: by Phone : #8000 (by fixed telephone with push line or cellphone)
Or 043-242-9939 (by dial phone, IP phone or fiber-optic line)
Please do not hesitate to call 119 in case of emergency or heavy illness in general.
*Have your family doctor (home doctor) in case for emergency.
When your child gets sick, your family doctor will be able to give him/her an appropriate
treatment and advice as the doctor knows your child’s medical history and physicalconstitution.
Inquiry: Health Promotion Section at 7185-1126

Housing Remodeling Subsidy in Abiko city
You can get subsidy for the part of remodeling fees when remodeling your own housing where you
live. Refer to Abiko city website or a leaflet available at the Building and Housing Section for thedetails. Do not fail to apply for the subsidy before making the contract of remodeling.
Application period: from April 20 until January 31, 2018
Inquiry: Building and Housing Section at ext. 601

12th Abikko Club Open at Araki Elementary School
Abikko Club provides a place at school where children can play safely and freely after school,
based on the idea of child-rearing in communities and safe playing. A new Abikko Club wasinaugurated at Araki elementary school on March 1 based on the provision of setting Abikko Clubat the all elementary schools in the city. Local volunteer supporters offer challenge-time
programs such as calligraphy, Japanese harp, short tennis, ground golf, paintings and eraser
stamp. They are popular among children.
Inquiry: Child-Rearing Support Section at ext.449

Japanese Language Course Open for Foreign People (Basic andIntermediate Courses)
Won’t you learn Japanese language together? You can join any one of the following classes.
The course starts in May, but you can join and start at your convenient time.
Tuesday class: Every Tuesday from 10:30am to noon beginning on May 9th at Abiko Civic Plaza(Nursing room available)
Saturday class: Every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30 beginning on May 13th at Abista
Free of charge (Only text fee is necessary.)2

Application: by phone, fax or e-mail. Information of your address, name, telephone, class of yourchoice is required.
Apply and Inquire at: AIRA (Abiko International Relation Association), 270-1166 Abiko 4-11-1
Tel: 7183-1231 (closed on Thursday), Fax: 7183-2005, e-mail: info@e-aira.jp website:
http://www.e-aira.jp/

Events

Spring Festival at Chiba prefectural Hokuso Hana-no-oka Park
Date: April 8(Sat), 9(Sun) 10:00am – 3:00pm
Concert, flea market, mini-walk rally, maze made of corrugated cardboard, games, etc.
Place: Hokuso Hana-no-oka Park, (1-12-1, Harayama, Inzai city)
Inquiry: 0476-47-4030

Junior Clarinet Concert
Date and Time:April 2 (Sun) The concert starts at 1:30pm. Doors open at 1:00pm.
Place: Kohoku district public hall, capacity: 250 seats, Free of charge
Clarinet Concert by local junior high and high school students
Inquiry: Otake, phone 7187-7414

Napping-time concert-violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano- talk and performance
April 15 (Sat) 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Keyaki Plaza“Spring” by Vivaldi, “Sakura” by Naotaro Moriyama, etc.
Fee: Free of charge
Inquiry: Kodan, phone 090-7630-0218

Advisory Service - April 2017
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

Apr. 11, 13,18, 20,25

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Apr.21(Fri)Tax Collection Sec.

Tax 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

Reservation required
Tax Matters

Reservation required
Daily-Life 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

West Annex 2F

Ext. 394

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Public Health Care Center Programs
ITEM
Maternity ClassChild care advice
Consultation for 4-month babies
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

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

ELGIBILITY
Pregnant women of 20 weeks or

Apr. 6,13,20 (Thu)

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

Baby Food Class for★:Reservation required

DATE(ShiawasechildrenTel: 04-7185-1126

over, and their families★

Apr. 12, 26(Wed)

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

Apr. 19 (Wed)Health Care Center

Apr. 4, 11 (Tue)Those born in Nov, 2016

Apr. 13 (Thu)Those born in Sep 1-Sep 20, 2015

Apr. 27 (Thu)Those born in August 2014

Apr. 6, 20 (Thu)Children born in Sep 1-Oct10, 2013

Apr. 27 (Thu)Children born in April 2-30, 2012
First 30 applicants.

Apr. 28 (Fri)★
Babies born in July 2016

Apr. 18 (Tue)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

Limited to the emergent and/or serious cases only. Refer the article on Page 1 for detail.

3. 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 Abiko
Published by : Abiko City Office

No.270

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.271

Abiko

May 1, 2017

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

FUREAI Meeting (Mayor talks with Citizens)

The mayor meets and talks with citizens outside City Hall twice a year to reflect citizen’s opinions
to the administration. . Several major departments’ heads also attend the meeting. Anyone including
young people is welcome to attend any one of them. The first meeting of the fiscal 2017 will be held
as follows:

May 13 (Sat.) 10:00-12:00 Community Center Komorebi

14:00-16:00 Abiko Kita Community Center Namiki Main Building
May 14 (Sun.) 10:00-12:00 Kohokudai Community Center

15:00-17:00 Fusa Minami Community CenterMay 28 (Sun.) 14:00-16:00 Araki Community Center
Reservation: Not required.

Contact: Secretarial Section, Public Hearing Desk Tel 04-7185-1714

Enjoy Teganuma Day !
The Enjoy Teganuma Program is an event for every citizen to enjoy one full day while feeling therelation with your hometown and Lake Teganuma. We have prepared a variety of new events for you
to enjoy with “Cute Abiko Characters.” with contents as follow,
Date/Time: May 14(Sun) 09:00-15:30 In case of rain, some events are cancelled or changed.
Venuess:

Teganuma Aquatic Park and Bird Museum

Contact Teganuma Section Tel 7185-1484
 Enjoy the stage: Brass band performances by Abiko High School and Fusa Middle School,
Happy Dixie Jazz Band, Happiness Dance School, Abiko Soran Asuka Gumi, Kappa Dance Kids
and Teganuma Show
 Other events Include Bird Week Teganuma Bird Watching (Reception starts at 08:30),
Teganuma Cruise to find new attractions of Abiko, Small yacht and canoe trial boarding, Release1

of small fish, See and touch Teganuma fish, Let us play with youth consultants, Let us playwith the NEC Green Rocket, Let us visit Abiko well-known spots and nature by photos, Abikolocal products and many other food corners. You can enjoy free pork miso soup.

37th Abiko Welfare Festival (A town created by all who live together)Date/Time : May 14(Sun) 10:00-15:00
Venue: Abista and Teganuma Park Promenade
The festival includes exciting events at Abista and/or Teganuma Park Promenade such as
health corner, events for children, a variety of welfare experience and other events
Citizen’s favorite Characters such as Unakichi-san and Chiiba-kun are coming to see you !
Inquiry: Please contact for detail Abiko Social Welfare Association Tel 7184-1539
Parking lot: Due to limited space is available, you are requested to visit there using public
transportation.
Attention: The event will be held even if it rains.

Waste-Zero Program
Waste-Zero Program will be held on May 28(Sun.).
Your cooperation and support shall be much appreciated.
 Smoking while walking is prohibited.
 Clean up after your dog.
 Do not throw away such wastes as empty cans.
 Use vending machines properly.
If you keep our requests, your neighborhood will be clean without wastes.
Contact Clean Center Tel 718７-0015
 Concerted Crime Prevention Patrol on May 12(Fri) 19:00-20:00 at the following locations:
Anyone can join it.
Contact Abiko Association for Crime Prevention Tel 7184-8190

Advisory Service- May 2017
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

11 (Thu.),
Legal Advice

16(Tue.),18(Thu.), 23(Tue.) Roomand 25(Thu.)

2

Civic Consulting

Secretarial Sec.

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Hall7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation
requiredTax Matters

19(Fri)
10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation
required
Living Advice

Week days
exceptSocial Welfare

Sat/Sun/publicWest Annex 2F

holidays

Consulting Sec.
Ext 393

8:30-17:00
Week days
exceptChild matters in

Sat/Sun/publicgeneralWest Annex 1F

holidays

Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821

8:30 - 17:00
Week days

Social Welfare

exceptDomestic Violence

Sat/Sun/publicWest Annex 2Ｆ

holidays

Consulting Sec.
Ext. 394

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs–May 2017
Item
Maternity class

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children
Health Checkup for
2 year and8 month-old children
Health Checkup for
3-year-old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
3

13,20 27(Sat.)8(Mon) and 9(Tue.)
18 and 25 (Thu.)

18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for

Tel:04-7185-1126

23(Tue.)11 (Thu.)
23 (Tue.)

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their family
Babies born in December, 2016
Infants born from Sept 21 toOct 31,

2015

Children born in Sept, 2014
Children born from Oct 11 to Oct
31, 2013
Children born in May,

2012

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

First 30 applicants.

26 (Fri.)

Reservation required by phone
First 20 applicants. Infants born

12(Fri.)

August, 2016
Reservation required by phone.

--------------------- 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

Limited to the emergent and/or serious cases only. Refer the article on Page 1 for detail.

3. 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 Abiko
Published by : Abiko City Hall

No.271

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

May 1, 2017

AbikoNews Letter

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by the Abiko City

No. 272

June 1, 2017

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Teganuma Aquatic Park “Water Museum” Fully Opens on June 3rd!
Farm Product Market ABIKON and New Planetarium are launched.
Opening Events
June 3rd*9:30 to 10:30 Opening ceremony*10:30 Farm Product Market ABIKON will open.
*11:00 Restaurant “MaiMai Tei” will fully open
*Traditional instruments performance by “Ryoma Shijuusou”(50 seats on each stage, charge: 100 yen)
11:00~ on the open deck at Restaurant MaiMai Tei
15:00~, 16:00~ at planetarium (3F) in Water Museum

June 4th

18:15 to 20:00 Star WatchingFirst 50 participants, a parent or guardian must accompany elementary
school children and under.
Fee: 100 yen per person
Please call at 7184-0555 to make your reservation!

From Junichiro Hoshino, Mayor of Abiko
Ownership and responsibility for Teganuma Aquatic Park (Water Museum) wastransferred from Chiba Prefecture to Abiko City in July 2015.
It will open on June 3rd after renovating the water environment preservation facility andagricultural base facilities. I believe that Water Museum will be a pivotal institution thatwill help attract more and more people to Teganuma, both citizens and visitors.
I hope Water Museum will be a valuable waterside focal facility close to Tokyo and will
enliven Abiko City.

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Advisory Service-June 2017＊reservation required

Item

Date / Time

Place

Contact

Legal Advice

June 13th,15th, 20th,

Civic Consulting Room,

Secretarial Sec.

22nd, and 27th

2F, City Hall＊7185-1714

From 9:30 to 15:30(Call for reservationfrom 8:30 on
June1st )Human rights

June 1st, 22nd

Consulting Room (2F,

Social Welfare Sec.

From 10:00 to 15:00

West Annex)＊7185-1111 ext.432

7185-1111, ext.432
Daily-life Advice

Weekdays

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

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

7185-1111 ext.393

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)

7185-1111 ext.394

Mental Care

June 26th

Consulting Room (West

Welfare Support forin the afternoon

Annex 2F)

the Disability Sec.

Health Care

＊7185-1111, ext. 421
Employment

Weekdays

Sun Beans Building 6F

Employment

8:30 to 17:00(South exit, AbikoConsulting Room

Station)7165-2786

Fun for Children
Keya Kids – Let’s enjoy sounds with hand-made instruments
Date:

June 27th 10:30~11:30

Place:

Abista50 pairs

Call for reservation at 7185-1111, ext. 479 (8:30 to 17:00 on weekdays)
Playtime for Parents and Children 10:30 to 11:00
Date:

June 5th at Nikoniko hiroba ( Abby Cuore, 2F)

Date:

June 9th at Sukoyaka hiroba (Fusa Minami elementary school)

Date:

June 13th at Wakuwaku hiroba (next to Kohokudai nursery school)2

Smile Kids
Date:

June 7th 10:30 to 11:30

Place:

Kohoku-Chiku Public Hall, Learning room No. 1

Please call 7185-8882 for details (10:00 to 17:00 except Tuesdays)
Enjoy Papa project (Playtime for fathers and babies)*Date: June 18th 10:30 to 11:45 (50 pairs, call 7185-8882 for reservation)
Fee: 50 yen (Let’s make hand prints!)
Place:*Dates:Nikoniko hiroba
June 3rd, 17th (11:00 to 11:20)

Fee:

Free

Place:

Sukusuku hiroba

Please call 7185-1936 for details(reservation not required)

Public Health Care Center Program
Kohokudai 1-12-16 Tel: 7185-1126
Item
Maternity Class＊reservation requied

DateEligibility(Shiawase June 10th,17th, 24th

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

Please call for an ppointment

Pregnant of 20 weeks
and over and theirfamilies

Consultation for 4 month old June 6th , 13th

Babies born inbabiesJanuary, 2017

Consultation for babies

June 7th, 21stFirst 10 people/day

Niko-Niko Hiroba inside Ito
Yokado South Exit,
June 27th Public health carecenter
Health Check-up for 18

June 22nd

Those born from Nov.1

month old infants
Dental check-up for kids 2-

to Nov.20 in 2015
June 29th

Children born inyear and 8-month-old kids
Health check-up for 3-year-

October, 2014
June 1st, 8thChildren born fromold children
Health check-up for

Nov.1 to Dec.10 in2013
June 29th

Children born in June,

5-year-old kids

2012

Baby Food Class for 4-6 June 30th,＊First 30, Please call3month old babies

for reservation

Baby Food Class for 8 to 9

＊First 20, those born

June13thmonth-old babies

in September, 2016

Health exercises class

June 14th, Fusa Minami park

(Cancelled in case of rain

June 20th Kohokudai Chuo park

Confirm at 7185-1112)

Elderly Support Sec.

June 16th Tennnoudai Nishipark
All 10am to 11am

Alcohol problem class

June 2nd 14:30 to 16:00

Welfare Support for

Mental care class

June 19th 14:00 to 16:00

Disabilities

Health Care Center

Please call 7185-1111,
ext. 421,

Day care club Abiday
Day care club Araday

June 28th, Abista No. 2 Study

For details:room7185-1111,ext.381

June 14th Welfare Center for the

Wefare Support for the

Disabled

Disabled Sec.

10:00am to 11:30am---------------------- 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

Limited to the emergent and/or serious cases only. Refer the article on Page 1 for detail.

3. 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 Abiko
Published by : Abiko City Office

No.272

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

4June 1, 2017

Newsletter

No.273

Abiko

DJuly 1, 2017

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone：04-7185-1111

Fireworks Display at Lake Teganuma
Date & Time: August 5(Sat.) 19:00-20:30

If it rains on 5th, the event will be held on August 6(Sun).
Special seats are available at special prices.

Contact: Event Committee at ☎ 7182-3131(weekday only)

July 1: Municipal Administration Establishment Day

Abiko Town became Abiko City on July 1, 1970. Taking this opportunity, Abiko City designatedkeyaki trees as the city tree and azaleas as the city flower.

Special Exhibition of Ukiyo-es
Abiko City will exhibit ukiyo-es at Civic Plaza Hall from July 15 to July 31(10:00-17:30).
Content: Ukiyo-e works of famous ukiyo-e artists including Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa
Hiroshige.
Admission: Free
Contact: Culture and Sports Section, Board of Education at ☎ 7185-1601

Renewal of National Health Insurance Benefit Certificates
Renewed national health insurance certificates for people over 70 under 75 will be sent to theeligible householders during July.
Contact: National Health Insurance and National Pension Section at ext. 455, 354

Renewal of Health Insurance Cards for the Elderly
Renewed health insurance cards will be sent to the eligible people during July.
Contact: National Health Insurance and National Pension Section at ext. 414
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Summer Traffic Safety Campaign
Summer Traffic Safety Campaign will be held from July 10(Mon.) to July 19(Wed.).
In this season before school summer holidays, traffic accidents tend to increase due to a sense of
space and an increase in traffic volume triggered by holiday outings. Citizens are suggested to keep
traffic rules and enjoy good summer vacation.
Main targets of the campaign:
1) Prevention of traffic accidents by children and the aged people
2) Safe use of bicycles
3) Correct wearing of all seat belts including rear seats and child seats4) Eradication of driving under the influence of alcohol
Contact: Abiko Police Office at ☎ 7182-0110
Citizens Safety Section at ext. 485

City-wide Crime Prevention Patrol
Date & time: July 14(Fri) from 19:00-20:00(If it rains on 14th, it will be held on 21(Fri).
Anybody can join it.
Contact: Abiko City Crime Prevention Association at ☎ 7184-8190(week day 09:15-17:00)

Be careful about Heatstroke
In July, hot and humid summer will begin. Special attention is needed to heatstroke. Ministry of theEnvironment established “Heatstroke Prevention Information Site” (http://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/)
which provides you with information on measures for heat and daily heat index. You can receive free
mail distribution service on heat index for your use.
 “Heat Index” means an index of temperature by considering (1) humidity, (2) sunshine andradiant heat and (3) temperature. The unit of ℃ is used

but it is different from normal

temperature indication. If this index exceeds 28℃, the number of people who suffer fromheatstroke will increase rapidly.
Contact: Health Promotion Section at ☎ 7185-1126

Traffic Control on July 15 and 16
Traffic control will be made on July 15 and 16 due to Kohoku Festival and Yasaka Shrine Festival.
Some regular bus services will be totally or partially suspended. Your cooperation and understanding
shall be much appreciated.
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Contact: Abiko Police Office at ☎ 7182-0110
Bando Bus (including Abi Bus ) at ☎ 7185-2771
Tsutsujiso at ☎ 7188-0123
West Welfare Center at ☎ 7185-5818

Advisory Service- July 2017
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

11 (Tue.), 13(Thu.),
Legal Advice

18(Tue.), 20(Thu.) andCivic Consulting Room Secretarial Sec.

25(Tue.)9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

21(Fri)

Civic Consulting

Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Room7185-1349

Reservation required

1F, Abiko City Office

Reservation required
Tax Matters

Living Advice

Week days except

Social Welfare Sec.

Sat/Sun/public holidays West Annex 2F

Ext 393

8:30-17:00
Week days except

Child matters inChild Consultation

Sat/Sun/public holidays West Annex 1F

generalSec.

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

Social Welfare Sec.

Sat/Sun/public holidays Social Welfare Sec.

Ext. 394

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –July 2017
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

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

Tel:04-7185-1126

Date
1,8 and 22(Sat.)

4 and 11(Tue.)

13 and 20 (Thu.)

37185-1821

Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their familyChildren born in February, 2017
Infants born from Nov.21 to
31,

2015

Dec.

Dental Checkup for

2 year and8 month-old children

27 (Thu.)

Health Checkup forChildren born from Dec 11 to

6 (Thu.)3-year-old children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for2013

27 (Thu.)Children born in July,

Baby Food Class forrequired by phone
First 20 applicants. Reservation

14(Fri.)8 to 9 month-old babies

2012

First 30 applicants. Reservation

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

Children born in Nov., 2014

required by phone.

- - - - Health Care - - - - - -1. NIGHT TELEPHONE CONSULTATION ON CHILD’S SUDDEN ILLNESSCALL #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. Every day
Nurses or doctors will advise you of what to do for your child.

2. HOLIDAY CLINIC (SUNDAYS /HOLIDAYS)
Place: Abiko Public Health Center
Items and Hours(1) Internal medicine, Pediatrics

9:00 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:30(2) Dental Clinic

9:00 – 11:30

Remarks: Please bring your Health Insurance Card and pay fees in cash.

3. NIGHT & HOLIDAY – INTRODUCTION OF HOSPITALS( SUNDAYS/HOLIDAYS)CALL 7184-0119 (FIRE STATION) or 119(FOR AMBULANCE)
They will advise you of appropriate hospitals or pediatricians. Before you go there, please call theemergency hospital and tell the patient’s symptoms.
Please do not hesitate to call 119 in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.273

July 1, 2017

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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Newsletter

Abiko

No.274

August 1, 2017

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City Phone: 04-7185-1111
Our Abiko city is constantly making PR of Abiko’s charm through movies, dramas,
etc.

We are promoting various plans as follows in collaboration with the movie

titled “TORI-GIRL!” to be released nationwide on Sept 1 in which one scene wasshot in Abiko city last year.
1.

CM will be aired before the movie is screened;
Period: Sept 1st (Fri) ～ 14th (Thurs) ( till 15th(Fri) at Toyosu)
Place: Toho Cinemas (Kashiwa, Funabashi, Nihonbashi, Shinjyuku, Shibuya,
Nishi-arai), United Cinema Toyosu
Inquiry: Abiko’s Charm Publicity Office Ext 235

2.

Exhibition of panels showing the location scenes of actors;
Also, the movie poster and original SNS panels are on display!
Period: till Oct 1st (Sun)
Place : Boat center Koike (inside of Teganuma Park)
Inquiry: Abiko’s charm Publicity Office Ext 235

3.

Entrance Free to Birds Museum with presentation of the movie ticket;
Please show the advance ticket or a stub of the movie ticket for free entrance.
Original goods will be presented for the first 100 visitors.
Period: till Sept 18 (Holiday)
Inquiry: Birds Museum ℡

4.

7185-2212

Let’s play at Teganuma Park!
Boat stands: Kojo-En ☎7185-5300 Teganuma-no-Koike ☎7182-1015

Boat center Koike☎ 7184-7117

Mini-SL: Opening time: 9:30am ～ 5pm (week days also opened during
summer holidays)
Rental Cycle: Opening time 9am～5pm(rental till 4pm)
Inquiry: Commerce and Tourism Section Ext 505
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Advisory Service- August 2017
ITEM

DATE/TIME

Legal Advice* reservation required
PLACE

Aug 8, 10, 15, 17,

Civic Consulting Room Secretarial Sec.

22

2F, Abiko City Officefrom 8:30 on Aug 1

Aug 18Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Civic Consulting Room *7185-1349
1F, Abiko City Office

Week days except
Daily life advice

national holidays
8:30 – 17:00

Child matters ingeneralnational holidays
8:30 - 17:00

from 8:30 on Aug 14

2F, West Annex

Ext.393West Annex 1F

Week days except

Call for reservation

Social Welfare Sec.

Week days except
national holidays

Tax Collection Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence*7185-1714
Call for reservation

9:30 - 15:30
Tax Matters

CONTACT

Child ConsultingSec.

7185-1821

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

2F, West Annex

Ext. 394

2017 Teganuma Team Run & Kids Run “Unakichi Cup”
Let’s enjoy running with your friends!
Date & time: Nov 12th (Sun) from 8:00am
Place:

Special course at Teganuma Aquatic Park (around Mizu-no-Yakata)* 1km per one lap

Details: Search for [Unakichi Cup] through RUNNET (HP https://runnet.jp/ )Inquiry: Culture and Sports section, Board of Education ☎7185-1604
It consists of 1. Team Run for Junior High school students and above to competewith total running number of laps in 5 hours, 2. Parent & Child Run
for Elementary school students (1st～3rd grade) and guardians to run
1km(1 lap) and 3.Kids Run for Elementary school students (4th～6th
grade) to run 2km (2 laps).

2Teganuma Fireworks Display 2017🎆Date and time: Aug 5th(Sat) 7pm ～ 8:30pm (launched from 7:10pm)
In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to 6th(Sun).
Teganuma Park will be rather crowded. North Kashiwa area of Teganuma
Fureai line may be recommendable because the area will be less crowded. North
Kashiwa station is also recommendable to use for return. Viewing on the Tega
big bridge is banned.
Inquiry: Teganuma Fireworks Executive Committee ☎7182-3131

Recruitment of participants for 19th International Exchange
Speech Contest
Date and time: Sept 24th (Sun) 1pm～(Party will be held after the contest.)
Place: Civic Plaza hall
Theme: about international exchange * free subject for speech. Within 5 min.
English speech by Japanese people and Japanese speech by foreigners
Eligibility and capacity: Junior High school students and above. Living, studying
or working in the city, Max 20 people (any nationalities. In case of more
applicants, primary screening by Executive Committee will be held.)* Several prizes with supplementary prize to be presented.
Application: Send an application form by post, fax, or e-mail.by Sept 6th (Wed).
Application forms are available at Abishirube and Civic Plaza, or download
the form from AIRA website.
Draft of speech to be submitted in A4 size before Sept 13th (Wed) to the followings;〒270-1166

AIRA (Abiko Int’l Relations Association) office, 4-11-1 Abiko,

Abiko city

Fax 7183-2005 HP http://e-aira.jp

Email: info@e-aira.jp ☎7183-1231

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

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)Child care advice
4-month old consultation

Aug 5,19,26 (Sat)

ELGIBILITY
Pregnant women of 20 weeks orover, and their families ★

Aug 2,30 (Wed)

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

Aug 9 (Wed)Health CenterAug 1, 8 (Tue)Those born in Mar, 20173

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

Aug 10 (Thu)Aug 3, 24 (Thu)Those born in Jan 1～Jan
20,2016
Children born inJan1-Feb10,2014

Aug 22 (Tue)Those born in Dec,2014

Aug 22 (Tue)Children born in Aug, 2012

Aug 23 (Wed)★ First 30 applicantsAug 21(Mon) afternoon

Those born in Nov,2016★ First 20 applicants---------------------- 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 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: 19:00-6:00/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 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.274
Aug 1, 2017
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.275

Abiko

September 1, 2017

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

Prepare against Typhoons and localized torrential rains
Recently localized torrential downpour in a short time and strong low pressure
system passing have increased. Check the evacuation information and actions forthe coming typhoon and heavy rain season.
Inquiry: Citizens Safety Section at ext. 295
1. Be cautious of sudden heavy rainfall. Prepare for urban flood damage.
More rainfall than the capacity of drainage equipment cause damage in urban areas
where roads are paved with asphalt and the risk to cause flood damage is very high.
Routine preparedness is important because localized torrential rainfall isunpredictable.
2. The number of heavy rainfall observation has been increasing.
The number of heavy rainfall observation more than 50 mm /h of recent 10 years is 1.3
times as many as that of 10 years (1976-1985).
3. Flood in lower areas
Lower areas and underpasses can be easily flooded by heavy rainfall. Avoid passingthese areas by car not to be got stuck in water.
4. Check levels of rainfall intensity.
Rainfall(mm/h)

10 - 20

Expression

Yaya tsuyoi

Impression
Heavy rainame
20 - 30

Tsuyoi ame

Pouring rain

30 - 50

Hageshii ame

Rain coming
down in buckets.

50 - 80

Hijouni
Mouretsuna

Suffocating,ame

terrifying rain
1

OutdoorDrops of rain

Lots of puddles

splashes your shoes.

everywhere on
the ground

You’ll get wet evenunder your umbrella.

Torrential rainhageshii ame
Over 80

Influence

Roads are flooded
like a river.

Lots of splash
Umbrellas will

will obstruct the

become useless.

view.

5. Keep being informed of flood and wind hazard and weather.
Abiko weather and

JMA rainfall now cast website

disaster control(Japan Meteorological Agency)

information

6. Check the evacuation information and actions. Evacuation Information
We will issue 3 levels of evacuation information.
(1) Evacuation Preparedness Information. Elderly people start evacuation.
*Possibility of causing human damage is increasing.
*Elderly people and people with disability should start evacuation. Prepare for
evacuation.
(2) Evacuation Advisory*Higher possibility of causing human damage*All the people should start evacuation immediately. If going out is morehazardous, evacuate to a safer place in the building.
(3)(Emergency) Evacuation Order*Some human damage occurs. Very high possibility of causing human damages
according to disaster signs.
*Evacuate immediately. If going out is more hazardous, evacuate to a safer placein the building.
Note: Please start voluntary evacuation if you feel dangerous even if evacuation
advisory, etc. are not in effect.
Evacuation action depending on the situation(1) Head to a safe place (horizontal evacuation)
Designated evacuation sites, top of the hill, youracquaintance’s house other than disaster warning areas(2) Head to neighbor high buildings (vertical evacuation)
If it is difficult to go to safe places, head to neighbor highsturdy buildings and go up to the 2nd floor and higher floors.
(3) Evacuate to a safer place within the building
If it is more dangerous to go outside, move to the contraryside of the cliff and onto the 2nd or higher floors. (indoor evacuation)Prepare for evacuation
Check the hazardous points of your surroundings.
Check the evacuation routes and sites, relative’s or friend’s house where you canevacuate, safer places in your house.
2When you evacuate, wear comfortable clothes and sneakers, not rain boots.
Pack your emergency supplies into a backpack, and you can carry it with your both
hands free.
(Portable radio, map, flush light, gloves, water, food, toilet paper, plastic bags, etc.)

Advisory Service- September 2017
ITEM

DATE/TIME

Legal Advice

Sep 12,14, 19, 21,

PLACE

Civic Consulting Room ★7185-1714
2F, Abiko City Officefrom 8:30 on Sep 1

Sep 15Tax Collection Sec.
Civic Consulting Room ★7185-1349

10:00 - 15:00

Week days except
national holidays

2F, West Annex

8:30 – 17:00
Child matters ingeneralWeek days except
national holidays

1F, West Annex

8:30 - 17:00
Week days except

Domestic Violence

Call for reservation

9:30 - 15:30

1F, Abiko City Office

Daily life advice

CONTACT
Secretarial Sec.

26

Tax Matters★Reservation required

national holidays

2F, West Annex

8:30 - 17:00

Call for reservationfrom 8:30 on Sep 11
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext.648
Child Consulting
Sec. 7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Takeuchi Shrine Festival on September 16 ~ 18
Traditional Festival will be held in Fusa area. You will see portable shrines, floats
parade.

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

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

Sep 2, 9, 16 (Sat)

ELGIBILITY★ Pregnant women of 20 weeks
or over, and their families

Child care advice

Sep 6, 20 (Wed)

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

4-month old consultation

Sep 12, 19 (Tue)Those born in Apr, 20173

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

Sep 14, 21 (Thu)
Sep 28 (Thu)Those born in Jan 21~Feb 29,
2016
Those born in Jan, 2015
Children born in Feb 11~Feb 28,

Sep 7 (Thu)2014

Sep 28 (Thu)Children born in Sep, 2012

Sep 29 (Fri)★ First 30 applicantsThose born in Dec, 2016

Sep 15 (Fri)★ First 20 applicants---------------------- 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 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: 19:00-6:00/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 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.275

Sep 1, 2017

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. 276

October 01, 2017
Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City Phone：04-7185-1111

We have many festivals and events in October & November. Why don’t you
participate in autumn activities?

1. Beautiful Colored Leaves Viewing in Izu-Shimoda!
Operation schedule of a temporary limited express train “Odoriko”
Train
Odoriko 111

Odoriko 112

Odoriko 152

Departure/Time
Abiko/10:45
Izukyu-Shimoda/14:33
Izukyu-Shimoda/14:33

Destination/Time

Operation Date

Izukyu-Shimoda

October 07, 08, 09, 14, 21 and 28,/14:21

November 03, 04, 05, 11, 18, 23 and 25

Abiko/18:05

October 01, 07, 08 and 09

Abiko/18:10

October 15, 22, 29, November 03, 04, 05,
12, 19, 23 and 26* All reserved seats

Inquiry: Tel 050-2016-1600 (East Japan Railway Company)
Reservation Center: Tel 03-3843-2001

2. Talk and Piano Performance with Flute at Salon ♫Date: Oct 14, 14:00 to 15:00
Place: Piano Salon on the 1st floor at Shirakaba Bungaku-kan (Literature Museum)
Theme of the performance: “Autumn”
The concert is free but 300 yen is required for entrance (200 yen for college students and highschoolers, free for junior high-schoolers and under)1

3. The 36th Abiko Industry Festival
Date: Oct 15, 10:00 to 15:00 (the event will not be held in case of bad weather)
Place: Kohokudai Chuo Koen (Kohokudai Central Park)
Events: companies’ exhibition, fire-fighting attraction, outdoor market, brass band, Japanesedrum, and sales of local products of Abiko, etc.
*Parking is available but the parking space is limited.

4. The 7th Japanese Drum Festival in Abiko
Date: November 19, 9:45 to 14:30
Place: Kohokudai Chuo Koen (Kohokudai Central Park)* MC: Sanyutei Kintaro (rakugo storyteller designated as Abiko city local ambassador)

5. JR to Run More Joban Direct Trains to Shinagawa (The Ueno-Tokyo Line) from
Oct 14, 2017
- Timetable of morning peak hour trains bound for Shinagawa
Departure / Time

Departing from Abiko

Arrival at Shinagawa

Toride / 6:56

7:04

7:56

Tsuchiura / 6:34

7:13

8:05

Narita / 6:32

7:19

8:11

Tsuchiura / 6:50

7:27

8:19

Toride / 7:24

7:33

8:25

Tsuchiura / 7:08

7:40

8:30

Toride / 7:38

7:46

8:37

Narita / 7:01

7:52

8:43

Katsuta / 6:25

8:01

8:55

- Timetable of evening/ night hour trains bound for Narita (Departing from Shinagawa)
Departure/Time

Departing from Abiko

Arrival at Narita

Shinagawa / 17:36

18:41

19:27

Shinagawa / 18:33

19:32

20:17

Shinagawa / 19:32

20:36

21:21

Shinagawa / 20:32

21:36

22:15

Shinagawa / 21:32

22:40

23:21

Shinagawa/22:24

23:23

0:02

2

6. Smoking Manners Campaign: Oct 16 at Abiko Station, Oct 17 at Tennodai Station
Do not throw away cigarette butts in the street. Smoke at designated areas.

7. Be careful with your acute leg swelling
There are many causes of leg swelling. The causes for gradual swelling of legs involve (1)cardiac insufficiency, (2) anemia, (3) hypoproteinemia, (4) renal function depression and (5)hypothyroidism.
Do not worry about mild leg swelling at night if you recover next morning.
On the other hand, you must worry about deep venous thrombosis when one or both of yourlegs swell suddenly. The disease is a so called economy-class syndrome and it isrecommendable to visit a hospital as fast as possible. This disease is prone to appearing inelderly people, obese people, cancer patients, people after surgery, pregnant women, women
after delivery, injured people, people living in evacuation center, people taking contraceptive
pills, people who have physical constitution prone to form blood clot, and so on. Walking, ankle
exercise, and avoiding dehydration are effective for its prevention. In addition, when you cannot
move your body freely, a compression therapy wearing elastic stockings is recommended.

Advisory Service - October 2017
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIME
Oct 10, 12 17, 19 and24
9:30 to 15:30

PLACE
Civic Consulting Room
2F, Abiko City OfficeTax Matters

Oct 20
10:00 to 15:00

Civic Consulting Room
1F, Abiko City Office

Daily life advice

Week days except
Sat/Sun/public
holidays 8:30 to 17:00
Week days except
Sat/Sun/public
holidays 8:30 to 17:00
Week days except
Sat/Sun/public
holidays 8:30 to 17:00

West Annex 2F

Child matters ingeneralDomestic Violence

CONTACT
Secretarial Sec.
★7185-1714
Call for reservationfrom 8:30 on Oct 02
Tax Collection Sec.
★7185-1349
Call for reservationfrom 8:30 on Oct 16
Social Welfare Sec
Ext 648

West Annex 1F

Child Consultation
Sec. 7185-1821

Social WelfareWest Annex 2F

Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394★Reservation required3

Public Health Care Center Programs – October 2017

Tel: 04-7185-1126

Item
Maternity class (Shiawase Mama &Papa Gakkyu)Child care advise

Eligibility
Pregnant women of 20 weeks
or over, and their families★
At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10
Public Health Care Center
Those born in May, 2017
Those born in Mar 01 to Mar
20, 2016
Those born in Feb, 2015

Date
Oct 14, 21 (Sat)4-month old consultation
Health Checkup for 18-month oldinfants
Dental Checkup for 2-year and8-month old children
Health Checkup for 3-year oldchildren
Health Checkup for 5-year oldchildrenBaby Food Class for 4- to 6-month oldbabiesBaby Food Class for 8- to 9- monthold babies

Oct 11, 25 (Wed)Oct.18 (Wed)Oct 03, 10 (Tue)Oct 19 (Thu)Oct 26 (Thu)
Oct 05, 12 (Thu)Oct 26 (Thu)Those born in Mar 01 to Apr
10, 2014
Those born in Oct 2012

Oct 27 (Fri)★First 30 applicants

Oct 17 (Tue)Those born in Jan 2017
★First 20 applicants★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 through 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: 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 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 Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No.276

October 01, 2017

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AbikoNo. 277

News Letter

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by the Abiko City

November 1, 2017

Phone: 04-7185-1111

JAPAN BIRD FESTIVAL 2017
Date:

November 4th and 5th

You can enjoy art and photo exhibitions, lectures and information about birds and naturalenvironment. Join bird watching at the lakeshore / on board, workshops, and other fun
events. There will be booths from overseas --- Taiwan, Mongolia, Philippines, Hawaii,
Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, and Israel.
Locations:

Abista, Teganuma Aquatic Park, Mizu no Yakata, Ooban Hiroba, Yamashina
Institute for Ornithology, and Abiko City Museum of Birds

Inquiry: 7185-1484 at Lake Teganuma Section,
JBF web site

http://www.birdfesta.net/

Soba --- Buckwheat noodles --- Festival at Abikon
Date:

November 11th and 12th, 10:30 to 15:00 (canceled in case of rain)

Place:

Teganuma Aquatic Park

Soba-making groups in Abiko city make Soba with new buckwheat flour. You can choose asoba item on menus ---- tempura, fried chicken, duck meet and onion, and more. Also try
handmade processed food.
For details, contact Abikon (agricultural food direct sales store) at 7168-0821

Resident Advisory Services

November2017 (＊reservation required)

Item

Date / Time

Place

Contact

Legal Advice

Nov. 9,14, 16, 21, andCivic Consulting Room,

Secretarial Sec.

28

2F, City Hall＊7185-1714

From 9:30 to 15:30(Call for reservationfrom 8:30, Nov. 1st)1

Human rights

Nov. 30

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

Weekdays

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

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

7185-1111, ext.648

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)

7185-1111 ext.394

Mental Care

Nov. 27

Consulting Room (West

Welfare Support forin the afternoon

Annex 2F)

the Disability Sec.

Health Care

＊7185-1111,ext. 421
Consultation for

Weekdays

Child Consultation

Child consultation

children

8:30 to 17:00

Section (West Annex,

Section, 7185-1821

1F)

Fun for Children
Keya Kids – Have fun with some exercise.
Date:

Nov. 16th 10:30~11:30

Place:

AbistaLimited to 50 parent-child pairs
Call for reservation at 7185-1111, ext. 479 , Nursery Section(8:30 to 17:00 on weekdays)
Playtime for Parents and Children, from 10:30 to 11:00
1. Date:Nov. 2nd at Sukusuku hiroba (5F, Kawamura No13 building )2. Date:Nov. 10th at Sukoyaka hiroba (Fusa Minami elementary school)

3. Date:Nov. 14th at Wakuwaku hiroba (next to Kohokudai nursery school)

Make reservation for 2. and 3. at 7185-1111, ext. 479 (8:30 to 17:00 on weekdays)
Enjoy Papa project (Playtime for fathers and babies)
1. Date:Place:All Free of Charge!

Nov. 19th 10:30 to 11:45 (call at 7185-8882 for reservation)
Nikoniko Hiroba – Let’s Enjoy Music Together!

2. Dates: Nov. 4th, 11th, 25th, 11:00 to 11:20 (call at 7185-1936 for details)

2Place: Sukusuku Hiroba – Fun time for papa and child!!
3. Date:Place:
4. Date:Place:

Nov. 4th, 11:00 to 11:45 (call at 7185-2196 for reservation)
Wakuwaku Hiroba – Let’s make festival float (Dashi) together!
No.11th, 10:30 to 11:30, (call at 7185-2247 for reservation)
Sukoyaka Hiroba

Let’s have sports festival together at Fusa Minami Elementary School gym!

Public Health Care Center Program
Kohokudai 1-12-16

Tel: 7185-1126

Item
Maternity Class＊reservation required

Date

Eligibility(Shiawase Nov. 11,18, 25

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

Please call for an appointment＊Pregnant of 20
weeks and over andtheir families

Consultation for 4 month old Nov. 7 , 14

Babies born in June,babies2017

Consultation for babies

Nov. 8, 22First 10 people/day

Niko-Niko Hiroba inside Ito
Yokado Abiko South Exit,
Health Check-up for 18

Nov. 9, 16

Thosemonth old infants

born

from

Mar.21 to Apr 30 in2016

Dental check-up for kids 2-

Nov. 30

Childrenyear and 8-month-old kids
Health check-up for 3-year-

born

in

March, 2015
Nov. 2Children born fromold children

Apr 11 to April 30 in
2014

Health check-up forNov. 30

Children born in Nov.,

5-year-old kids

2012

Baby Food Class for 4-6 Nov. 29＊First 30, Please callmonth old babies

for reservation

3

Baby Food Class for 8 to 9 Nov.15th＊First 20, those born

month-old babies

in February, 2017

Health Exercise Class

Nov. 8, Fusa Minami Park

(Cancelled in case of rain

Nov. 21, Kohokudai Chuo Park

Confirm at 7185-1112)

Elderly Support Sec.

Nov. 17, Tennnoudai Nishi
Park
All 10am to 11am

Alcohol problem classNov. 10,

14:30 to 16:00

Welfare Support for

Mental care classNov. 20,

14:00 to 16:00

Disabilities Sec.

Health Care Center

Please call 7185-1111,
ext. 421,

Day care club Kohoday

Nov. 8,

Abiko station

For details:
7185-1111, ext. 381

Day care club Abiday

Nov. 22,

Abista No. 2 study

Welfare Support for

room

Disabilities Sec.

10:00 am to 11:55 am---------------------- 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

Limited to the emergent and/or serious cases only. Refer the article on Page 1 for detail.

3. 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 Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No. 277, November 1, 2017

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.278

Abiko

DDecember 1, 2017

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Phone:04-7185-1111

Let us Convey our Desire for Peace to Next Generation
Jyun-ichiro Hoshino, Mayor of Abiko City

Under the slogan of Declaration of Peace City, Abiko City has been sending middle school students
to Hiroshima, a bombed city, in order to convey the fear of atomic bombs and importance of peace
to next generation. University students and high school students who were sent to Hiroshima havebeen giving a “Relay Course” at elementary schools for three years to convey their experiences asdelegation to the next generation. In addition, children who have taken the Relay Course this year
were sent to Hiroshima as delegation for the first time. The relay to the next generation has begun
to take a concrete form. “Peace Monument” and “Light of Peace” at Teganuma Park including“Sadako’s Papar Cranes” at Abista are conveying the wishes of atomic bomb victims. Abiko City
will advance peace projects in cooperation with the Association of Atomic Bomb Victims in Abikoand the Citizen Association of Peace Project Promotion.

Your cooperation shall be appreciated for signing to conclude a “treaty on the prohibition of nuclear
weapons” at Mayors’ Convention for Peace.
Period: December 1(Fri.) to 28th (Thurs.)
You can get necessary procedure form at City Hall, administrative centers and Abista.
December Promotion Campaign to Prevent Air Pollution in Chiba
Please cooperate with us in taking winter measures to prevent air pollution as follows:*Let us save power.
*Let us keep room temperature at 20℃.
* Let us choose heating appliances which emit low air pollutant.
* Let us use natural energy such as sunlight.
* Let us ride bicycles or use public transportation when you go out.
* Let us use cars with low environmental load.
*Let us perform idling stop.
* Let us practice eco-friendly driving without sudden start/sudden brake.
For more information, contact Teganuma Section at 7185-1484.

1

Winter Traffic Safety Campaign (December 10-19)
Increase in traffic accidents will be concerned during Year-End/New Year holidays.
Let us keep in mind that we do not drive when we drink.
Important goals of the campaign: (1) Get rid of drunken driving. (2) Prevent traffic accidents ofchildren and elderly persons. (3) Prevent traffic accidents at sunset and night while riding a bicycle.
(4)Fasten all seat belts and child seat belts securely.
Rules in riding a bicycle: (1) Run at the left side of car lanes. (2)Let Pedestrian go first (3) Dot not
ride while doing something else. (4) Confirm safety at intersections. (5) Put on light at sunset.

Be careful about “Norovirus”
You may be suffering from infectious gastroenteritis when you vomit, feel like vomiting or have loose
bowels. Go to see a doctor when you have such symptoms. Be careful in particular when you havechildren or elderly people because they have weaker resistance.
For more information, contact Health Promotion Section at 7185-1126.

Do not forget Vaccination
Look into your maternal and child health handbook and check if you have missed vaccination foryour child.
For more information, contact Health Promotion Section at 7185-1126.

Main events of Town Building Associations in December(1) Minami(South)
Date/Time: December 9 (Sat) 10:00-15:00
Content: Joy! Joy! Christmas including band performance, dance, games and dramas(2) Fusa Minami (South)
Date:/time: December 9 (Sat) 13:30Content: Fantastic Christmas Concert
Admission: Free(3) Kita (North)Date/time: December 15 (Fri) and December 21 (Thurs) 13:30Content: Movie “Singin’ in the Rain”
Admission: Free(4) Kohokudai
Date/time: December 16 (Sat) 13:30-15:30
Content: Japanese songs, Mandolin performance and singing Christmas songs together
Admission: Free2

Advisory Service- Dec. 2017
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

15(Fri)

Civic Consulting

Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Room7185-1349

Reservation
requiredTax Matters

Reservation
required
Living Advice

1F,Abiko City Office

Week days
except
Sat/Sun/publicWest Annex 2F

holidaysWelfare Consulting
Sec----Ext 648

8:30-17:00
Week days
exceptChild matters in

Sat/Sun/publicgeneralWest Annex 1F

holidays

Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821

8:30 - 17:00
Week days
exceptDomestic Violence

Sat/Sun/publicWest Annex 2F

holidaysWelfare Consulting
Sec.

Ext. 394

8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs –Dec. 2017
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
childrenDate
7,14 and 21(Thurs.)
12 and 26(Tue.)3

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility*Expecting women of 20 weeks
or over, and their familyChildren born in July, 2017

Health Checkup for

Infants born from May 1 to 20

14 (Thu.)

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

19(Tue.)Children born in April., 2015
Children born from May 1 to June

7 and 21 (Thu.)

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

10, 2014
Children born in December,

19 (Tue.)

2012*First 30 applicants. Reservation

22 (Fri.)4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class forrequired by phone*First 20 applicants. Reservation

13(Wed..)8 to 9 month-old babies

2016

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: 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 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.278December 1, 2017

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