Newsletter

No.243

Abiko

January 1, 2015
st 1 2005

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

A Happy New Year!

4th graders at Abiko Daini Elementary School and sheep

New Year Message by Mayor, Junichiro Hoshino
I wish you a happy New Year. Abiko city celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. We plan to carryout various events in commemoration of the anniversary along with citizens.
Almost 4 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. We will continue to make ourcity tough against disasters by rebuilding Fusa East area and advancing radioactive
decontamination works and measures against water damage.
Making much use of the appeal inherited in Abiko, we also make efforts to improve Abiko into
more lively city by taking measures against depopulation and promoting the development ofindustries and tourism. In addition, we will take remedial measures for citizens to raise children by
improving nursery conditions, advancing integrated education of elementary and junior highschools, and taking measures against bullying problem.
As to the convenience of public traffic system, our repeated petitions have achieved a
considerable result in securing 5 Joban line services including 2 Narita line services through to
Shinagawa station in the morning rush hours. We will promote these plans steadily to create sucha fascinating city as everyone wishes to live in.
1Election of Mayor and By-Election of Municipal Assembly Members
On January 18 (Sunday)
The election will be officially announced on January 11 and the voting will take place on
January 18.

Celebrating 45th Anniversary of Abiko City
Various Cooperated Events and Ceremonies Scheduled year round
Abiko was organized as a city on July 1, 1970 and will reach its 45th anniversary this year.
We plan to proceed various commemorative events cooperated with citizens all through this year.
On July 1, we will hold a commemoration ceremony and commend people and groups who havecontributed in certain areas for the development of Abiko City.
Contact: For detailed events refer Secretarial Section at ext.206

Coming- Of-Age Ceremony 2015
Date: January 11 (Sun)Morning: reception: 10:00 -10:30am

ceremony: 10:30 – 11:30am

For new adults who live in Abiko and Hakusan junior high school areas
Afternoon: reception: 1:00 – 1:30pm

ceremony: 1:30 – 2:30pm

For new adults who live in Kujike, Kohokudai, Kohoku, Fusa junior high school areas
Place: Fureai Hall at Keyaki Plaza in the south of Abiko Station
Eligibility: New adults who were born from April 2, 1994 to April 1, 1995
Sponsored by: Abiko City, Abiko Board of Education
Contact: Life-long Learning Section, Board of Education, phone: 7185-1602

Issuance of Local Number Plates for Motor Cycles and Small Special Vehicles
As one of commemorative events of the 45th anniversary, we will start
to issue local number plates on January 7 (Wed). You can apply not
only for new number plates, but also can change the current number
plate to a new one.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on week days
Place: Taxation Section (on the 1st floor at City Hall), andAdministrative Service Centers

Requirements: (1) Replacement: current number plate, certificate ofnumber plate issuance, ID document (Driving license, etc.), seal (inkan)(2) New registration: Certificate of sales (certificate of transfer and certificate of deregistration),
ID document (Driving license, etc.), seal (inkan)
Fee: free
Remarks: In case of a proxy’s application, a letter of proxy written by the principal is required.
When you change number plates, such a case may occur that you need procedures to change
compulsory automobile liability insurance. Please inquire the details at your insurance company.
Contact: Taxation section at ext.403
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Abiko city edition’s “Health Care Movie” distributed online
We have produced a movie useful for improving your health,comprising of 9 contents in total. You can keep your health condition
by practicing exercise repeatedly. The movies are distributed on theinternet’s movie site “You tube”.
You can also lend a DVD at Health Care Center and each city library.
Contact: Health Promotion Section at 7185-1126

Medical Checkup in Group for Breast Cancer
Eligible people can have a medical checkup on either one of the following qualified days without
reservation during reception hours unless the applicants reach the quota.
Place: Health Care Center
Eligible women

Examination method

Date

Reception time

Fee

Women born Apr 1,

Inquiries &Jan 21 (Wed)14:00 – 14:15￥800

1975 to Mar 31, 1985

Ultrasonic exam

Women

Inquiries &Jan 23 (Fri)

Mammography exam

Feb 4 (Wed)bornbeforeMar 31, 1975

￥700

EVENTSNew Year Gathering

January 10(Sat) 13:30 –Namiki Main building of Abiko North Community Center
Contents: Popular variety shows of Edo periodContact: 7157-4517

Fee: Free

Kohokudai New Year Festival January 11(Sun) 11:30 – 15:00
Kohokudai Community Center

Contact: 7187-1122

Contents: Japanese traditional dance, music, etc.

Advisory Service- January 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

Legal Advice

Jan. 8,15,20,22,27

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation required
Tax Matters

Jan 16(Fri)10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation required
Living Advice

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext.393Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence

Week days
8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 1F
Social Welfare Sec.

3Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs

Tel: 04-7185-1126

Item

Date

Maternity Class (Shiawase Mama
& Papa Gakkyu)

Eligibility
Pregnant women of 20 weeks or

Jan 17,24, 31 (Sat)over, and their families

Nikoniko Hiroba, (Child rearing

Child care advice

Jan 9(Fri), 21 (Wed)

4-month old consultation

Jan 19(Mon), 20 (Tue)

Health Checkup for 18

Support Center) First 10
Those born in Aug 2014
Those born in Apr 26-Jun 18,

Jan 15,22 (Thu)month-old infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-old
children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for
4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for
8 to 9 month –old babies

2013

Jan 29 (Thu)Those born in April 2012Children born in May 27-Jun 14

Jan 8 (Thu)2011

Jan 29 (Thu)Children born in December 2009First 30 applicants.

Jan 30 (Fri)Reservation required
Babies born in April 2014

Jan 16 (Fri)First 20 applicants---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night
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.
Hospitals will close on Sundays, Holidays, Year-End and New Year Holidays.(also applicable to 3.)

2. Child’s sudden illness – Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00-22:00

A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for you 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

Newsletter AbikoNo.243Published by :Abiko City Office

January 1, 2015

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.244

Abiko

February 1, 2015
1, 201220
st 1 2005

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Prepare for the Filing of Income Tax Returns, as early as possible!

The filing of income tax returns for fiscal 2014 will be started soon. Certificates of income andwithholding tax, certificates for income deduction, and vouchers for payment, etc. are required for yourtax return. Please get prepared ahead of time!
Filing period: February 16 (Mon) – March 16 (Mon)
Place: Kashiwa Tax Office (parking unavailable)*Tax return form and leaflet are also available at Abiko City Office and administrative service centers.
*Municipal and prefectural taxes can be filed, and filled-out final returns can be accepted at Abby-Hall(Ito Yokado Abiko South 3F, parking with charge) from Feb. 16 to Mar.16 (open on weekdays, Feb. 22 (Sun)and Mar. 1(Sun)), and also at the following places in the city:
Fusaminami Kinrin Center (Feb. 9 and 10), Kohoku Community Center (Feb. 12 and 13).
*NOT accepted at Araki Kinrin center for this year.
For more information, contact Kashiwa Tax Office at 04-7146-2321 for the filing of income tax returns,
and Abiko City Office Taxation Section, ext.357 for municipal and prefectural taxes.

“Ueno-Tokyo Line” Will Be Opened: Direct Access Available to Shinagawa
JR Joban line and Narita line will be extended southward to Tokyo and Shinagawa, and it will enhance
convenience of transportation. The service will be starting from March 14. For the morning commuting
hours of Tokyo Station, between 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., five of up-trains starting from Toride or Narita will berunning directly to Shinagawa station via Ueno and Tokyo. In the daytime, some trains departing from thedirection of Tsuchiura and also departing from and arriving at Toride station will be departing from andarriving at Shinagawa station. In addition, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., three of down-trains will be running
directly from Shinagawa into Narita line.
<Morning Commuting Hours>
Departing from<Evening and Night>

Arriving in

Arriving inTokyo

Shinagawa

Narita 6:31

8:02 (7:58)

8:12 (8:10)

Toride 7:18 (7:17)

8:08 (8:06)

Toride 7:35 (7:34)

Departing from

Arriving in

Arriving in

Tokyo

NaritaShinagawa 16:47

16:56

18:31

8:18 (8:15)

Shinagawa 17:46 (17:47)

17:56

19:27

8:26 (8:22)

8:36 (8:31)

Shinagawa 18:26

18:36 (18:35)

20:17

Narita 7:00

8:32 (8:33)

8:42

Toride 7:57

8:49 (8:45)

9:01 (8:53)

For more information, contact Planning Section at 7185-1426. Figures in parenthesis: holidays’ times

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Mayor Hoshino Starts Third Term
An Abiko city mayoral election was held on January 18, upon the expiration of the term. The incumbent
mayor Junichiro Hoshino was re-elected to another four-year term.
Message from Mayor Junichiro Hoshino:
I take huge responsibility of the mission imposed on me with utmost seriousness.
In the four years ahead, I keep enhancing support to families with small children so that they can raise afamily at ease. In addition, I will be advancing efforts such as flood control measures, recovery from theGreat East Japan Earthquake, and radioactivity countermeasure to provide secure and safe environment tocitizens.
Besides, I will also be advancing efforts toward enhancing the comfortable living environment andsettlement in the city, such as removing anxieties of elderly, improving the medical care system, reinforcing
support for disabled people, and improving convenience in using public transportation facilities.

Vaccination: Make Sure Your Children Are Immunized
Please check “immunization record” on your maternity health record book.
1. Measles-rubella vaccine (MR)
Target： First term for children aged one year old, second term for children born from Apr.2, 2008 to Apr.1,
2009
Period of free inoculation: First term from one year (under the age of two), second until Mar.31, 2015
Inoculation number of times: One dose for each term
2. Diphtheria-Tetanus vaccine (DT)
Target: Children aged 11 to 12 years (under the age of 13),
Inoculation number of times: One
3. Varicella Immunization
Target: Children aged one to two years old (under the age of three)
Inoculation number of times, standard inoculation interval: First term (one dose) for children aged one to
one year and two months old (under one year and three months old), booster inoculation (one dose) is to begiven three months or more after the first inoculation (normally, six to 12 months later)*There are transitional measures for children aged three and four (under the age of five).
For more information, contact Health Care Center at 7185-1126.

Day Care Program for Elementary School Children “Gakudo Hoiku” during the Spring School Holidays
If you would like to utilize day care program for elementary school children during the spring school
holidays, please be sure to apply for admission by Monday, February 16. Certificate of employment or otherdocument certifying inability of raising at home will be required to be attached by the deadline for theapplication. Childcare fee is 8,000 yen per month.
For application and inquiry, contact Child-rearing Support Section at ext.449.

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<Events in Town>
Let’s Go Bird-Watching!
Date: February 21 (Saturday), 9:30a.m. - noon, cancellation in the event of stormy weather.
Place (Meeting point): JR Higashiabiko station, the south exit
Contents of event: Observation of wild birds in Yatsu (hill-bottom) in Okahotto and Ichibu.
Free of charge, first 25 applicants.
Please bring binoculars (if any), shoes and clothes that are easy to walk in.
For application or inquiry, contact Teganuma Section at ext.465.

Sports Festa – Enjoy Sports and Blow the Cold Away!
Let’s get physical activities with your friends or with your family!
Date: February 28 (Saturday),Participation fee: 20 yen, reservation unnecessary

Venue

Time

Sport events

Namiki Elementary School

0:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Balloon Volleyball, Table Tennis, Taijiquan,
Strikeout, Basketball (free throw), etc.

Abiko Daisan Elementary School

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Mini volleyball, Short Tennis, Speedball,
Table Tennis, Baggo, Soft Dodge ball, Tee
Ball, Ground Golf, etc.

Fusaminami Elementary School

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Short Tennis, Petanque, Baggo, Soft Dodgeball, Strikeout, Soccer, Ground Golf, Pole
Walking, etc.

For more information, contact Culture and Sports Section, Board of Education at 7185-1604.

Advisory Service-February 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Feb. 5 (Thu),12(Thu), 17(Tue), 19
Legal Advice(Thu) and 24(Tue)
9:30 - 15:30, Reservation required

Tax MattersChild matters ingeneralFeb. 20 (Fri)10:00 - 15:00, Reservation required

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Week days except Sat/Sun/public
holidays,

West Annex 1F

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic

Week days except Sat/Sun/public

Violence

holidays, 8:30 - 17:00

Social Welfare Sec.

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CONTACT

Tax Collection Sec.
7185-1349
Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs

Tel:04-7185-1126

Item

Date

Eligibility

Maternity class (Shiawase Mama & Papa

Feb. 7, 14, and 21

Expecting women of 20 weeks or over, andGakkyu)(Sat)

their family

Feb. 13 andChild-rearing Support Center

20 (Fri)Child-Care"Niko-Niko Hiroba"

First 10 applicantsFeb.18 (Wed)Health Care Center

Health Checkup for 18-month-old infants Feb.19 (Thu)Infants born from Jun. 19 to Jul. 11, 2013

Feb. 3 (Tue)Children born in May 2012

month-old children

Feb.26(Thu)Children born in Jun. 2012

Health Checkup forFeb. 5 and 12

3-year-old children(Thu)

Dental Checkup for

2 year and 8

Health Checkup for 5-year-old children
Baby Food Class for 4 to 6 month-oldbabiesFeb. 3 (Tue)Children born in Jan. 2010

Feb.26(Thu)Children born in Feb. 2010
First 30 applicants. Reservation required

Feb. 27 (Fri)by phone

Baby Food Class for 8 to 9 month-old

Feb. 5 (Thu) andbabies20(Fri)------------------- HealthChildren born from Jun. 15 to Aug. 7, 2011Children born in May 2014
First 20 applicants. Reservation requiredby phone.

Care -------------------

1. Sudden Illness at Night or on 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.
Hospitals will close on Sundays, Holidays, Year-End and New Year Holidays.(also applicable to 3.)
1. Child’s sudden illness – Telephone consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00-22:00
A nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for you infant/child.
2. 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

andNews Letter Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

13:00 – 16:30

No.244

February 1, 2015

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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Ab i ko

No. 245

March 1, 2015

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Readiness for disaster prevention and damage lessening
Four years are passing since the Great East Japan Earthquake
on March 11, 2011. Please be reminded of sudden occurrence of
natural disasters such as heavy earthquakes, typhoons, andfloods. Abiko city has implemented preventive measures to minimize possible
damages in the event of disasters by concluding agreements with the following
private and municipal organizations.
1. Agreements on mutual aid with several municipalities
2. Agreements with 2 private companies on supply of necessities including
temporal usage of parking lots
3. Agreements with 2 companies on emergency information service systems
4. Agreements with 8 welfare facilities on temporal use and management
The city’s disaster prevention measures involve the following particulars.
1. Wells secured at 4 elementary schools to supply water for emergencies
2. An emergency storehouse at the Observatory Memorial Park, furnished withfoods, toilets, rice cookers, generators, blankets, etc.
When you are far from your home in an earthquake on a massive scale,
1. First of all secure your own safety and stay at the nearby safe place.
2. Make sure about safety of your family through the emergency message service.
3. Try to get newest information on traffic and damage information.
Get ready for a sudden disaster
Prepare for a sudden disaster by carrying a radio and map when you go out, andkeep your sneaker, flashlight, gloves, bottled water, foods, etc. at your working
place, etc. Usually make sure among your family about the way to check mutualsafety, meeting place, and the route for going home in an emergency case.
 When an announcement on disaster related news through the Community
Public Address System is unclear, you can clarify it by free phone service at
0120-031676.
Inquiry: City Hall, Public Safety Section Ext. 217
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Tax return due soon!
Dates: Income tax return may be filed from February 16 to March 16
Inquiry on Income tax return : Kashiwa Zeimu-sho (Tax Office) at 04-7146-2321
Inquiry on Municipal tax : Kazei-ka (Taxation Section) at 04-7185-1111 (ext. 357)

Banner Advertisement Wanted
Publication dates: April 1 to March 31, 2016 (1 month each, 12 months at most)Fee: 20,000 yen per month
Banner standard: 50 pixels (length)  130 pixels (width) 4 KB or less in size.
No animation is accepted.
Please bring or send your application (available on the city’s website) to
Abikoshi, Hisho Kouhou-ka 270-1192, by March 16 Tel: 7185-1269

12th Cherry Blossom Viewing at Abiko Golf Course
Date: March 30 10:00 to 16:00 (canceled in case of rain)
Location: Abiko Golf Course, holes no. 13 and 16, and surrounding area
Fee: 100 yen (to be used for nurturing views in Abiko)
Parking lot: Gohon-matsu Undo Hiroba (at the event entrance)
You cannot enter from the club house. No food or drink, no smoking, no pets.
Unfortunately you can’t play golf! Please wear sports or walking shoes.
Inquiry: 090-6034-9149 (Abiko no Keikan wo Sodateru Kai)

Enjoy Organic Rice Planting !
Date/Time: Sundays in March to October 9:00~ noon
Place: Yatsu Museum’s “Tanbo Hiroba” You can receive some rice after harvest
Number: 20 people (kids less than elementary school age must be with parents)
Application: Write your name, address and phone number on the application andsend to Abikoshi, Teganuma-ka 270-1192, by March 13, or call Ext. 465 or fax
7185-5869

Parent and Child Fishing Competition
Date/Time : March 21 8:30~12:00(canceled in case of rain)
Place: Kojoen fishing area (west side of Teganuma Park)
Numbers: 20 pairs ( elementary school age children or older, and parents)
Fee: 500 yen (includes insurance) Rental equipment (no personal fishing gear allowed)
Please apply by phone on or before March 13.
Inquiry: City Hall, Clean Teganuma Suishin Kyogikai Jimu-kyoku Ext. 467,

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Enjoy Papa Project (playing with your baby)
1. Date/Time: March 22 10:30~11:45 Booking: 7185-8882 (30 people)
Place: Niko Niko Hiroba (play with papa)
2. Date/Time: March 7 and 21 11:00~11:20 Booking not needed 7185- 1936
Place: Suku Suku Hiroba (sukusuku papa time)
3. Date/Time: March 14 11:00~11:45 Booking: 7185-2196 Fee: 50 yen/pair
Place: Waku Waku Hiroba (wakuwaku papa)

Handicraft Classes-March 2015
The following short classes will be held in March. If you are interested in, please contact the“Fureai Koubo”: 7186-5500.

Address: Aoyama 450, Abiko City

Name

Day/Time

Participants

Cost

Please bring

Samue kimono

10th, 17th

5 people

300 yen for

Wool kimono, thread,style jacket

9:30 to 15:00

each classsewing set, lunch

Toys (wood10th

5 people

300yenJust yourself!

craft class)

10:00 to 12:00

Hat (clothes

11th

5 people

300 yen +100 x 100 cm cloth, 50 x 50 cm

club class)

9:30 to 15:00

150 yen for

liner cloth, sewing thread,materials

sewing set, lunch

5 people

300 yen1 or 2 hochou knives

3 people

300 yen

Cloth: 50 x 80 cm patterned,

Study knife

21st

sharpening

10:00 to 12:00

Cotton basket

12th(Cloth club

10:00 to 15:00

50 x 80cm plain; compatibleclass)

thread, sewing set, craft
cotton 110g, lunch

Public Health Care Center Program- March 2015

Tel: 7185-1126

Maternity Class: (Shiawase March 7, 14, 21

Expecting women of 20

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

weeks or over and theirCall for an appointment

families
Consultation for 4month-old

March 3, 10

Those born Oct. 2014

babiesChild Care Advice
HealthCheck-up

March 4, 18
for

18- March 12, 19

month-old infants
Dental check-up for 2 year

10 people/day

At Niko Niko Hiroba
Infants born Jul.12-Aug
31, 2013

March 24Those born Jul. 2012

and 8 month-old children
Health check-up for 3 –year- March 5

Those born Aug.8-31,
3

old children

2011

Health check-up for 5-year- March 24

Those bornold children

Mar.1-Apr.1, 2010

Weaningfor 4-6 month-old babies

March 27First 30 mothersfor 8-9 month-old babies

March 11

Those born June 2014
First 20

Health Exercises Class

March 11

10 to 11am

Fusa Minami Park

(Cancelled by rain.

March 17

10 to 11am

Kohokudai Chuo Park,

Call 7185-1112 for detail)March 20

10 to 11am

Tennodai Nishi Park

Alcohol problem class

March 6

14:30 to16:00

Holiday Clinic

Mental care class

March 16

14:00 to 16:00

Holiday Clinic
7185-1111(ext.421)

Day care club Abiday

March25

9:55 to noon

Abista No.2 room

Day care club Araday

March119:55 to noon

Shogaisha Fukushi Ctr.
7185-1111 (ext.381)---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays
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.
(Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

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

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3. Getting sick or toothache on 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(Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

Newsletter Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No.245

March 1, 2015

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.246

Abiko

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April 1, 2015

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Address from Abiko Mayor Jyun-ichiro Hoshino

This fiscal year’s general account budget amounts to about \71.7 billion, an increase ofabout \3.4 billion compared with the previous fiscal year.
The budget of this fiscal year is compiled to promote five town-building pillars such as“energy and vitality making full use of Abiko’s environments,” “child rearing,” and “security
and health.” Another two pillars are “recovery from the disaster” and “administrativereform. The main projects include preparation and development of day nurseries andinstallation of air-conditioners for junior high schools in order to improve environments ofeducation, and enhancement of flood control measures and disaster prevention systems. In
addition, we support the living condition of the elder people such as care prevention plans.
Furthermore, we continue to take measures against radioactivity along with promotion ofrecovery in the Fusa east area. As we exert utmost efforts to build a good town which we
can be proud of, your cooperation and understanding shall be much appreciated.
As for detailed budget with rough amounts, please refer our homepage.
The main projects for this year are as follows:
1. Transmission of information for young people: \21million
2. Support for development of private nursery schools, etc.: \357 million
3. Facility preparation for child development center: \360 million
4. Installation of air-conditioners for junior high schools: \719 million
5. Enhancement of disaster prevention systems: \133 million
6. Flood control measures: \847 million
7. Urban development: \994 million
Inquiry: For detail contact Finance Section at Extension 236
45th Anniversary Events of Abiko City

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Abiko City has been holding its 45th anniversary events during the period from January to
December this year in line with the establishment of Abiko City. For detailed events,
contact Secretariat Section at Extension 206.
Aquatic Park to Abiko City
The significant administrative power of the Chiba Prefecture Teganuma Aquatic Park will betransferred to Abiko City on July 1, 2015. For this reason, some facilities will be closed
during the transition period from April 1 to June 30 this year.
For more details, contact Chiba Prefecture Water Quality Preservation Section at phone043-223-3821 (from April to June 2015).
AIRA Foreign Language Courses will Start in May
AIRA (Abiko International Relations Association) will open the course for foreign language
studies including English, Chinese, French, Korean, and Spanish in May. For more details,
contact AIRA office at phone 7183-1231 (except Thursdays and National Holidays).

Attention ! Free Japanese Language Course also Starts in May
You can learn free the basic or middle level Japanese language on a day of your choice.
a. Tuesday class: 10:30-12:00 at Abiko Civic Plaza (3F, Ito Yokado/North)b. Saturday class: 10:00-11:30 at Abista
For inquiry or entry: Please call or visit AIRA (10:00-16:00 except Thursdays and Holidays)
Phone: 7183-1231 Fax: 7183-2005 E/M: info@e-aira.jp Location: 3F, Civic Plaza
Subsidies will be provided for solar energy generation and house remodeling(1) Abiko City will receive application for subsidies for house solar energy generation andenergy saving equipment during the period from April 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. For
more details, contact Teganuma Section at extension 468.
(2) Abiko City will receive application for subsidies for house remodeling plans during theperiod from April 20, 2015 to January 29, 2016. For more details, contact House Building
Section at phone extension 601 or 602.

Events Around the Town in April 2015
(1) Kohoku Area Public Hall Courses
Event: Making Futomakizushi-Sushi Roll
Date/time: April 26(Sun) 13:00-15:30
Fee: \800 (including foodstuffs)
Fixed number of people: 16 (Applicants more than 16 will be chosen by lot.)2For more details, contact the above office at phone 7188-4433.
(2)12th Taisho Roman Walk in Teganuma
Date/time: April 29(national holiday) 08:00-16:00(Will be canceled if it rains)
Fee: \400 (if applied by April 17) \500 (if paid on April 29th) Free for children under juniorhigh school students. (Residents other than Abiko, Kashiwa, Nagareyama, Matsudo andNoda: \700)
Course: 7km, 10km, 20km and 30km
For more details, contact Nakayama san of Hokuso Walking Club at phone 7145-1620
Advisory Service- April, 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIME
9(Thu) 14(Tue),

Legal Advice

16(Thu), 21(Tue)and 23(Thu)
9:30 - 15:30

PLACE
Civic Consulting
Room

CONTACT
Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation
requiredTax Matters

17 (Fri)

Living Advice

10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation

Reservation: fromrequired

8:30, Apr.13

Week days

West Annex 2F

8:30-17:00
Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence

Week days
8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 1F
Social Welfare Sec.

Public Health Care Center Programs –April 2015
Item
Maternity class(Shiawase

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children3

Date9, 16 and 30 (each Thu)
7 and 14 (Tue)Social Welfare Sec.
Ext 393Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility
Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their familyChildren born in Nov. 2014

Health Checkup for
18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for

Infants born from Sep. 1 to 20,

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

2013

23(Thu)Children born in Aug. 2012Children born from Sept.1 to Oct.

2 and 16 (each Thu)

10, 2011
Children born from in April 2 to

23 (Thu)

30, 2010
First 30 applicants. Reservation

24 (Fri)required by phone
Babies born in July, 2014

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

---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays
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.
(Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

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

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3. Getting sick or toothache on 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(Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

Newsletter AbikoNo.246

April 1, 2015

Published by : Abiko City Office http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp Phone: 7185-1111
Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231 Fax: 04-7183-2005
E-mail: info@e-aira.jp
http://www.e-aira.jp

4Newsletter

No.247

Abiko

May 1, 2015
st 1 2005

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Enjoy Lake Teganuma 2015!
May 10 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Teganuma Aquatic Park- Admission FreeThe event will proceed in rainy weather (partly suspended or changed if it rains).
This is the event where you can experience activities and have a good day on Lake Teganuma.
We are waiting for your coming offering a lot of fun activities.
Enjoy stage: Abiko high school and Fusa junior high school brass bands/Jump rope by Daiichi
and Konoyama Elementary School/ABIKO Soran Asuka-gumi/Teganuman’s show and otherbands and performances
Bird Watching: 9:00 – 12:00 （reception from 8:30）short course for 1 hour / regular coursefor 2 and half hours
Releasing small fish

Teganuma cruise & guide tour

Experience Small yacht and Canoe

Play rugby with NEC Green Rockets team Watch and touch fish in

Teganuma Sightseeing information

Kids’ craft

Bird Museum shop

Gum boat

Observe the sun through special telescope
Other activities

Food shop

Inquiry: Teganuma Section, ext. 468
Phone: Call at 080-9194-0502 (On May 9 and 10 only)

Abiko Welfare Festival - May 10 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(This event will proceed in rainy weather also)

Place: Abista, Teganuma walk way (Admission Free)
Water-bus services available (10 minute- ride) to Teganuma Aquatic Park unless it rains.
Hall Events: Health rhythms

10:30-11:30a.m.,

1:30-2:30p.m. : Let’s dance together!

10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Health Care Corner: health exercise “Plus 10 exercise” 11:00 ~ noon, measurements of bloodpressure, fat, bone age, etc.
Children’s event (charged) : Airy Teddy bear, water yo-yo, wooden craft, quoits, paper folding,face painting, Handmade toys exhibition, old days playing, etc.
Welfare experience (10 min. each): Braille, sign language, visual impairment, wheel chair.
Welfare shops: Handmade crafts by welfare groups, fresh vegetables, soft drinks, snacks

Unakichi-san and Abika-chan are coming !
Inquiry: Abiko City Social Welfare Council, phone: 7184-1539
1

Evacuation Information by L Alart
You can get evacuation information not only by Community Public Address System, but also
on Data broadcasting on TV channel NHK, selecting “Local Disaster Information “ by pushing“d” button on remote controller.
Inquiry: Citizens’ Safety Sec. at ext.217

Join 21st Teganuma Eco Marathon – Entry Procedure
Race Date: October 25 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. start (The race will proceed in rainy weather also)
Place: Kashiwa Furusato Park, around Lake Teganuma
Race: Half marathon (21.0975 km)
Total 8,000 healthy people over 18 of age (2,000 Abiko citizens, 6,000 non-Abiko citizens) will
be admitted on first come first served basis.
Conditions for entry:
1) Participants must be amateurs.
2) Participants must be capable of finishing half marathon in 2 and half hours.
Entry fee: 4,500 yen
Application procedure: Only through the Internet
1) For people who live, work or study in Abiko: first 2,000 entries
Apply only on the Internet (http://runnet.jp/ ) from 8:00 p.m. May 10 (Sun) – May 15 (Fri)2) For people who are not applicable to 1): first 6,000 entries
Apply on the Internet ( http://runnet.jp/ ) from 8:00 p.m. on June 1 (Mon) – June 5 (Fri)Participants must transfer entry fees within 1 week after the entry is completed.
Inquiry about entry: RUNNET Support Center, 03-3714-2768 (9:30 am ~ 5:30 pm on weekdays)

Teganuma Fire Work Display 2015 on August 1 (Sat)Teganuma Fire Work Display for this year is decided to be held on August 1 in cooperation with
Kashiwa city. In this occasion we run fund-raising campaign. Your kind donation is appreciated !
Donation Collection boxes are installed at City Hall lobby and Abishirube (Information center).
Inquiry: Please contact Commerce and Tourism Section, 7185-1475

Present of Bitter Gourd (Goya) Seedling
Date: May 9 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. ~Place: Abista entrance square (entrance on Teganuma Park side)
Total 200 seedlings will be offered: 2 for each person.
Inquiry: Miyama san at 7181-5036 or Teganuma Section at ext. 465

Let’s join “Walk in Teganuma” event---Healthy Walking event enjoying rediscovery of nature and cultural facilities in Abiko--Date & Place: May 23 (Sat) reception 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. in front of Keyaki Plaza
Reach the goal at Keyaki Plaza by noon.
2

Long course(8 km) Keyaki Plaza→Sugimura Sojinkan Museum→Old Kawamura Villa→Aquatic
Building→Konoyama Momoyama Park→Takishita Square→Tega Big bridge→Teganuma Park →Keyaki Plaza

Short course (4.5 km) : Same route except Konoyama Momoyama Park and Takishita SquareFree of charge / No reservation required. Inquiry: Culture & Sports Sec. at 7185-1604

Medical Checkup in Group for Cervical Cancer
Eligible people can take medical checkup on any day in the list below. If the applicants reach thequota, further application will not be accepted.
Place: Health Care Center (1-12-16, Kohokudai) Inquiry: Health Support Sec. at 7185-1126
Eligible women

Examination method

Date

Reception

Fee

Women

Inquires

May 9 (Sat), 11(Mon), 12

14:15

￥600

- 14:30born&

before Mar 31 in

examination on(Tue), 15 (Fri), 27(Wed), Jun

1996

Cytology of cervix

10(Wed), 12(Fri)EVENTS Around the Town
Free Movie : May 10 (Sun) 1:30 p.m. –“Love Is a Many-Splendored thing”

Place: Fusa Minami Community CenterAraki Spring Festival

Contact: 7189-3740

May 17 (Sun) 10:00 a.m.– 2:00p.m.

Contents: Flea market, food shop, and activities
Place: Araki Community Center

Contact: 7188-2010

Advisory Service- May 2015
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIME
May. 7,14,19,21,26
9:30 - 15:30

PLACE
Civic Consulting
Room

CONTACT
Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation required
Tax Matters

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

7185-1349

Reservation required
Living Advice

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext.393Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence

Week days
8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 1F
Social Welfare Sec.

Public Health Care Center ProgramsChild Consulting
Sec. 7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Tel: 04-7185-1126
3

Item
Maternity Class (Shiawase
Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

DateEligibility
Pregnant women of 20 weeks

May 2,16, 30 (Sat)or over, and their husbands

Child care advice

May 8(Fri), 27 (Wed)

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

4-month old consultation

May 13(Wed), 19 (Tue)Those born in Dec, 2014

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

Those born during Sep 21-Oct

May 21,28 (Thu)31, 2013

May 26 (Tue)Those born in Sep 2012Children born in Oct 11-Oct

May 14 (Thu)

31 2011

May 26 (Tue)Children born in May 2010
First 30 applicants.

May 29 (Fri)Reservation required
Babies born in Aug 2014

May 20 (Wed)First 20 applicants---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Holidays
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.
(Holidays: Sundays, National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

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

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3. Getting sick or toothache on 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(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.247

May 1, 2015

Published by : Abiko City Office http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp
Phone: 7185-1111
Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)
Phone: 04-7183-1231
Fax: 04-7183-2005
E-mail: info@e-aira.jp
http://www.e-aira.jp
4News letter

Abiko
Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Temporary Special Benefits for Child Rearing Households, FY2015

No.248June 1, 2015
1, 201220
st 1 2005

Application form will be dispatched on June 8 (it doubles as an annual reporting of child allowance).
Please be sure to submit application by September 30, 2015.
For more information, contact Child-Rearing Support Section at ext.448.

Child Allowance: Submission of Annual Reporting of Current Situation “Genkyo-Todoke”
Annual reporting form called “Genkyo-Todoke” will be dispatched to recipients of the child allowanceon June 8. Be sure to submit reporting by June 30. Reporting can be sent by mail or brought in person
to Child Rearing Support Section (or also acceptable at Civic Section or administrative service centers
only if brought in person). Payment of allowances will be temporarily stopped if reporting is not
submitted.
For more information, contact Child-Rearing Support Section at ext.347

Municipal Taxes and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium: Pay by June 30
Municipal tax payment notice will be dispatched on June 10 (long-term care insurance premium
payment notice on June 15). Time limit for payment is June 30. You can make payment at financial
institutions or convenience stores without any service charge.
For more information, contact Abiko city office Taxation Section on payment notice at ext. 335 andcertificate issuance at ext. 405 of municipal taxes, or Elderly Support Section at ext.313 for long-termcare insurance premium.

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

Abiko Premium Gift Certificate:
13,000yen coupon for 10,000yen, enjoy shopping in Abiko!
Abiko premium gift certificate of 13,000yen can be purchased at a price of 10,000yen. You can buy
goods with the gift certificate at shops in Abiko city listed on Abiko city official website. Gift certificate1

is usable from July 1 to November 30, 2015.
Advance application is required in order to purchase Abiko premium gift certificates.
Application: Please send a post card/letter with your name, address, phone number, age and gender, toAbiko-shi Premium Gift Certificate Section, 3-10-36, Higashi Jujo, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0001.
Your application should arrive by June 19.
For more information, contact Abiko City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 7182-3131, orCommerce and Tourism Section, 7185-1475

Prevention of Heat Stroke
In the June – September period of last year, in our city, 41 people suffered heat stroke and were taken
to hospitals by ambulance, and almost half of them were elderly people aged 65 and over. We are notused to the heat yet in June, so be careful about heat stroke.
Attention required:-High temperature (28℃ or more) and High humidity (70% or more)-Strong sunshine and windless-Sweltering night, the day after sweltering night*Especially, young children, elderly people, obese people, and people with chronic disease have to takeextra care.
To prevent heat strokes:-Drink water and have a break frequently-Adjust room temperature and humidity-Avoid rise in body temperature by using a hat or sunshade, dressing in cooler clothes-Eat a well-balanced diet and build up stamina
Treatment:-When feeling dizzy and lightheaded or sweating heavily, move to a cooler area, cool down your bodyand dissipate heat. Drink water.
-When having a headache, nausea, or a convulsive seizure, or losing consciousness, move to a cooler
area and call an ambulance (119).
For more information, contact Health Support Section at 7185-1126

Mouth Cancer Screening
Mouth cancer is a furtive disease. Screening leads to its early detection and early treatment. Do not
miss this opportunity! (Reservation required – up to 300 people)
Date/Time: July 26 (Sun), 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Place: Public Health Care Center

Fee: 500yen

Application: Send a post card with your name, address, date of birth, age, phone number, to Abiko City
Dentists Association (Abiko-shi Shika Ishikai) , 1-12-16 Kohokudai Abiko City 270-1132, by June 19.
For more information, contact Onoe Dental Clinic at 7188-3151 (closed on Thursdays, Sundays andHolidays).

18th Abiko International Open-Air Art Exhibition (AIOE): Creators Wanted!
Abiko International Open air exhibition to be held from October 24 to November 8 is calling for entries2

of exhibiting artists from general public. If you wish to exhibit your works, please attend apresentation on August 30 (Sun) 2:00p.m – 4:00p.m., at Fusa Kinrin Center “Fusa no Kaze”(Application required).
For more information, contact Mr. Komaba of AIOE Association at 090-1769-8683 or aioe@live.jp<Events in Town>
Abiko Local Farmer’s Market “Abikon” 8th Anniversary Event
Date/Time: June 6 (Sat), 7 (Sun), 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. (Cancellation in the event of stormy weather)
Place: Abiko local farmer’s market “Abikon”
Contents: “Radish-grating” contest, “Rice ball of your own making” contest, sale of processed foods
using local produce, etc.
For more information, contact Abiko local farmer’s market “Abikon” at 7108-3171

Aloha Festa in Abiko 2015
Date/ Time: June 6 (Sat), 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. (In the event of stormy weather, posted on June 7, if
stormy both days, cancelled)
Place: Teganuma Park
Contents: Hula show, Hawaiian shopping corner, and eating place
For more information, contact Loco moco at 7136-7232

Advisory Service-June 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Jun. 4 (Thu),9(Tue), 11(Thu), 18
Legal Advice(Thu) and 23(Tue)
9:30 - 15:30, Reservation required

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Jun. 19 (Fri)Tax Matters

Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00, Reservation

Tax Collection Sec.

7185-1349

requiredChild mattersin general

Week days except Sat/Sun/public
holidays,

Child Consulting

West Annex 1FSec.

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic

Week days except Sat/Sun/public

Violence

holidays, 8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs

Welfare Consulting Sec.

7185-1821

Social Welfare
Sec.

Ext. 394

Tel:04-7185-1126

Item

Date

Eligibility

Maternity class (Shiawase Mama &Jun. 6, 20, and 27

Expecting women of 20 weeks or over,

Papa Gakkyu)(Sat)and their family

Jun.10 & 24(Wed)Child-rearing Support CenterFirst 10 applicants“Niko-Niko Hiroba”

Child Care Advice

3Jun. 17 (Wed)Public Health Care Center

Health Checkup for 18-month-old
infants
Dental Checkup for

2 year and 8

Jun. 25 (Thu)Infants born from Nov. 1 to Nov. 20,
2013

Jul. 2 (Thu)Children born in Oct. 2012

Health Checkup for 3-year-old

Jun. 4 and 18

Children born from Nov. 1 to Dec. 10,

children

(Thu)

2011

Jul. 2 (Thu)Children born in Jun. 2010

month-old children

Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class for 4 to 6 month-oldbabiesBaby Food Class for 8 to 9 month-oldbabiesJun. 25 (Thu)First 30 applicants. Reservation
required by phone
Children born in Sep. 2014

Jun. 4 (Thu)First 20 applicants. Reservation
required by phone.

---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sundays/Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night emergency hospitalor pediatrician. Before going there, call about the patient’s symptoms.
In an imminent case, please do not hesitate to Call 119 for an ambulance.

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

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.

3. Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 -11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and

13:00 – 16:30

Newsletter AbikoNo.248 June 1, 2015

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

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp
4News letter

Abiko

No. 249

May

July 1, 2015

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Message from Mayor of Abiko Junichiro Hoshino
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Abiko Town’s rebirth as Abiko-City,
which came into force on July 1st 1970. I wish to develop Abiko for more
attractive and comfortable city for everyone to live.
It is my pleasure that this year again we hold a summer pageant “Teganuma
Fireworks Show” together with Kashiwa city. Commemorating the festivities,some 13,500 fireworks will color the evening sky. So, let’s make it enjoyable!
Your Contribution for Teganuma Fireworks 2015 is AppreciatedShow: August 1st, 19:00 to 20:30 (in case of rain; August 2nd)
The Teganuma Fireworks Taikai Jikkou-Iin (Exec. committee)
is collecting contributions for the fireworks show on July 1st,
17th and 29th from 18:00 to 19:30 at Abiko station.
Contribution boxes are also set at the first floor of Abiko City
Hall, as well as at Abista, Abi-Shirube, Kohoku Chiku Kominkan,
Abicon, and more locations. Your kind cooperation for a
successful event will be highly appreciated.
Announcement of Your Message
Would you like to send a message with fireworks to your family or friends?
Prior to the shoot-up of “your firework”, your message will be announced.
Fee: 50,000 yen for each message
Please write your name, address, phone number, age on a post card and send it
by July 13th to the following committee:
Teganuma Hanabi Taikai Jikkou-Iin Kai (Shokokai, Chamber of Commerce)
Address: Kotobuki 1-13-27, Abiko 270-1152 Tel: 7182-3131 (Monday to Friday)
1Elementary School 25m Pools Open to the Public
Date: July 25th to August 16th (Nedo elementary school will start on 26th.
Abiko Dai-San elementary school’s pool will be closed on 27th.)
Hours: 9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50, 11:00 to 11:50, 13:00 to 13:50, 14:00 to 14:50,
and 15:00 to 15:50
Fee: Free!!
Locations: Abiko Dai-Ichi elementary school, Abiko Dai-San elementary school
Abiko Dai-Yon elementary school, Kohoku elementary school
Kohokudai Nishi elementary school, Nedo elementary school
Namiki elementary school, Araki elementary school, andFusa Minami elementary school
The following pools are open for certain groups at 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 from
July 25th to 29th : Kohokudai Higashi elementary school, Abiko Dai-Ni
elementary school, Konoyama elementary school, and Fusa elementary school
Notes:*Please do not leave children under 6 years of age unattended*Kids still in diapers may not enter the pool
*Please do not use suntan oil*Please do not use balls, boats, or any other toys.
*Parking not available
Contact: Culture-Sports Section, Board of Education Tel: 7185-1604
Yasaka Shrine Annual Festival – Traffic Restriction Information
During the festival days, July 18th and 19th, car traffic will be partially or totallyprohibited at the Koenzaka-Dori (between Abiko station/South and Fureai-Dori)and the part of route 356 near the station area.
Inquiry: For detail of the traffic control hours and areas contact Abiko police
station at 7182-0110 or refer page 4 of Koho Abiko Japanese Edition.

Advisory Service – July, 2015 (* please call for an appointment)
Legal Advice *July 7th, 9th. 14th, 16th, 23rd 9:30 to 15:30
City Hall 2F, Shimin Sodan Shitsu (Citizens Advisory
Room)

Human Rights*

Tel: 7185-1714 (Jul.1st 8:30~)

July 23rd 10:00 to 15:00 at City Hall West Bldg. 2F,
Shakai Fukushi-ka (Social Welfare Sec.)

Tel: 7185-1111, ext. 432
Taxes*

July 17th 10:00 to 15:00. Tax Collection Sec.
2

Tel: 7185-1349 (Reservation : Jul.13th
Judicial Consultation*

8:30-)

July 17th 10:00 to 15:00 at City Hall 2F
Shimin Sodan Shitsu (Citizens Advisory Sec.)
Tel: 7166-2015(Reservation: 13:00 to16:00 weekdays, by Jul.16)

Traffic Accidents*

July13th 10:00 to15:00

4 people

Shimin Anzen-ka (Citizens Safety Sec.)Children in generalext. 486

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00 at City Hall West Bldg.
1F Kodomo Sodan-ka (Child Consulting Sec.)
Tel: 7185-1821

Mothers & Children/ Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00 at City Hall West Bldg.
Women/(Single Mothers) 2F Kodomo Shien-ka (Child-rearing Support Sec.)
ext. 849

Abiko Public Health Care Center Program

Tel: 7185-1126(Address: Kohokudai 1-12-16)

MOTHERING:(Shiawase mama & papa Gakkyu)

July 18th, 25th, August 1st.
For pregnant women over 20 weeks
and their families
Please call for an appointment

Consultation
childrenfor

4months

old July 7th, 14th

Consultation for babies

Those born Feb., 2015

July 8th, 22nd (at Niko-Niko Hiroba in
Ito Yokado Minami Guchi, 10
people/day)

Health Check-up for 18 month old July16th, 23rdchildrenThose born Nov.21-Dec.31, 2013
Dental check-up for children aged
2 years and 8 months

July 2nd Those born Oct., 2012
July 30th Those born Nov., 2012

Health check-up for 3 year old July 9thchildrenThose born Dec.11-31, 2011

Health check-up for 5 year old July 2nd Those born June, 2010
July 30th Those born July, 2010
children
Weaningfor 4 to 6 months babies July 31st first 30 people
for 8 to 9 months babies July 15th those born Oct., 2014
first 20 people3

Please call for an appointment
Health exercises class

July 8th, Fusa Minami park 10:00-11:00
July 21st Kohokudai Chuo Park *July17th Tennodai Nishi Park ** from 9:30 -10:30 Tel:7185-1112”Senior Support Sec”
Alcohol problem class

July 3rd 14:30 to 16:00 (ext. 421)

Mental health class

July 13th 14:00 to 16:00 (ext. 421)

Day care club Abiday

July 22nd at Abista (ext. 381)

Daycare club Araday

July 8th at Shogaisha Fukushi Center(Welfare Center for the Disabled)(ext. 381)---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sundays/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 withthe hospital on a 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: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at
7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 -11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.249July 1, 2015

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

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp

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August 1, 2015

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City----Praying for peace From Abiko-----

Message from Jun-ichiro Hoshino, Mayor“After 70 years from the end of the war, Abiko City celebrates the 30th anniversary this year
since the city announced a peace city. While people who experienced the war and atomic
bombing have been decreasing, I trust it is important for us to convey peace to the next
generation in order to keep sad experiences in mind. We plan to send 24 junior high school
students to Hiroshima this year. This event has been carried out since 2005. “The Light ofPeace” was built at Teganuma Park and we will continue to light it up until nuclear weapons
are eradicated from the earth. In addition, we will hold various events with people including
those who were once missioned to the tour in their junior high days. We will keep conducting
peace activities steadily together with citizens.”
Main Peace Projects In the pivotal year of 2015, the 70th post-war years and the30th year of the Peace City Declaration, Abiko city will carry out several peace
projects including following subjects in cooperation with citizen organizations.
1. 24 junior high school students will visit Hiroshima for a memorial ceremony, etc.
2. Exhibit of atomic bombing related pictures and origami display at Abista, Aug.10-24.
3. In the “Peace memorial ceremony”, light-up of the “Peace Light” at the Teganuma
Park, Aug. 15, 09:30a.m.
4. Photo exhibition by Mr. Takao Miyakaku at Civic Plaza Gallery, Sep.18-30.
Mr. Miyakaku will give a lecture titled “Picture and Peace” at the 17th International
Speech Contest at Civic Plaza on Sep. 27 (Sunday), around 2p.m.
Inquiry: For more detail, please contact Planning Section, ext. 568.
Get advantageous “Abiko Premium Gift Certificates”
Abiko Premium Gift Certificates will be sold directly on August 9 and 10 at the following
locations. You can buy \13,000 worth certificates at \10,000 in cash. Advance application is
not needed. One person can buy up to two sets (on a first—come-first-served basis).
1Places to be soldTime of selling

VolumeCity Hall (first-floor lobby)

August 9(Sun) 10:00-15:00

5,000 sets

Ito Yokado (Abiko Shop, August 10(Mon.) 09:00-15:00
Abiko North exit side)

8,000 sets

Inquiry: Abiko Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 7182-3131 orAbiko City, Commerce and Tourism Section at 7185-1475
Children Rearing Allowance
Those who are authorized to receive Children Rearing Allowance are required to submit thepresent status to the city. The city has already sent the guidance form to those who are
qualified. Please return the form within the deadline, otherwise allowance may not be
granted from August and later. If those who have not submitted the form for two years, they
will lose the right to receive such allowance..
Term for the city to receive the form: August 3(Mon) to 31(Mon).
Place to receive the form: Children Support Section: (West Annex, 2F)(*) Submission by mail or at administrative service centers is not accepted.
Documents to be submitted: Children Rearing Allowance Certificate, seal (inkan), deposit
passbook to receive allowance and income certificate of 2015 (only for those who come to
Abiko on January 2, 2015 and later) and health insurance certificate (including parent andchildren)(*) If income certificate is not available, we cannot receive application.
(*) Your status submission form is available at the support office. Fill in the form at the site.
Children Rearing Allowance: This is a system under which allowance is granted to children
who do not live with their father or mother due to divorce, etc. in order to support rearing
such children. This system aims to help children with one parent to live steadily and become
independent in order for them to shoulder the society of the next generation. Allowance islimited, depending on income. Application is necessary to receive such allowance.
Inquiry: For details, contact Children Support Section at ext. 850.
Community Council News
(1) Fusa District “Summer Concert”
Date/time: August 9(Sun) 13:00 Fee: Free
Players: Fusa Junior Hish School Brass Band Club and Fusa Female Chorus Club.
For more information, call 7181-6211.
(2) Nedo District“Home Town Festival”
Date: August 22(Sat.) and 23 (Sun.)
The festival includes dancing and games.
For more information, call 7183-5363.
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(3) Fusa Minami District“Summer Festival”
Date/time: August 23(Sun) 10:00-16:00
The festival includes games and dancing.
For more information, call 7189-3740.

Abiko Kappa Matsuri
Date: August 22(Sat.) (If it rains, Aug. 23)
Place: Near Abiko Station (South Exist)
The festival includes a march while dancing in fancy dresses.
Advisory Service- August, 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

11(Tue.),Legal Advice

18(Tue.), 20(Th.),

Civic Consulting

25(Tue.) andRoom

Secretarial Sec.

27(Th.)
9:30 - 15:30

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation
requiredTax Matters

21(Fri)
10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation
required
Living Advice

Week days

West Annex 2F

8:30-17:00
Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic ViolenceWest Annex 1F

Week days

Welfare Consulting

8:30 - 17:00

Sec.

Maternity class(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-old
children3

Ext 393Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs – August 2015
Item

Social Welfare Sec.

Date

Tel: 04-7185-1126
Eligibility

8, 22 and 29(Sat.)

Expecting women of 20 weeks or

Appointment needed

over, and their family

4 and 11(Tue.)

Children born in March, 2015

Health Checkup for

20 (Thu.)

18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for

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

25(Tue.)6 and 27 (each Thu.)
25 (Tue.)
28 (Fri.)

Infants born from Jan. 1 to 20,
2014Children born in Dec. 2012Children born from Jan. 1 to Feb.
10, 2012
Children born from Aug. 1 to 31,
2010
First 30 applicants. Reservation
required by phone
Babies born Nov. 2014

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

---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sundays/Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital on atelephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939
Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at
7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 -11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 16:30
Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.250August 1, 2015

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. 251

Abiko

September 1, 2015

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Prepare against Disasters for your Safety
Aug 30 to Sep 5 -“Disaster Preparedness Week”
It is important to prepare emergency kit items and make sure of your evacuation route andsite before typhoon strike and heavy rain season.
To minimize the damage of typhoons or heavy rain, pay attention to weather informationand check your surroundings.
Check following 6 points at home in order to prepare against storm and flood damages.

1. Roof: Fix cracks on tiles of roofs. Fix antennas.
2. Gutters: Check gutters connection and get rid of fallen leaves, garbage, dust and mud.
3. Balcony: Don’t put things which can be easily blown away by strong wind.
4. Window glasses: Fix cracks, break, and wobble, if any.
5. Shutter: Adjust it so that it should not wobble.
6. Around your house: Check and fix walls. Check ditches and gutters and get rid of plasticbags or pieces of wood to smooth the water flow.Contact: Citizens Safety Section, ext. 217
Flood Hazard Map will be distributed.

Flood Hazard Map is prepared to save lives and properties, and for safe evacuation.
Front page: “Flood hazard map” based on a simulation that the Tone river overflows
Back page: “Submersion hazard map” based on the past record on submersion, where
designated emergency evacuation sites, etc. are added to.
This map will be distributed by neighborhood associations in your area in late September.
Unless you belong to any neighborhood associations, you can get one at Civic Safety
Section, Civic Section, Administrative Service Centers, Abista, Abishirube, and Abiko Civic
Center from September 29.

Contact: Citizens Safety Section, ext. 295

General Emergency Drill will be held from 9:30 a.m. on October 17 (Sat)
Place: playground at affiliated nursery school of Kawamura Gakuen Woman’s University
Contact: Citizens Safety Section, ext.295

National Census
National Census will be carried out early this fall targeting all people and households in Japan.
National Census is significant for clarifying the actual status of the latest households and1

demographics in Japan. The result of the search is to be reflected on various laws andordinances, including social welfare, emergency plans and environmental plans. From the
beginning of September, a census taker will visit and hand you a census form. Every census
taker carries a census taker I.D. card and wears a legitimate armband.
Contact: Document and Information Management Section, ext. 229

Temporary Welfare Benefits
Application forms were dispatched on August 31 to the people who are supposed to berecipients.

Send the application to the City office by December 18 (Fri), and you will receivea notice of settlement / rejection after 2 – 3 months of screening.
Contact: 7185-1858 for exclusive use (9:00am – 4:30pm on weekdays)

Individual Number “My Number” Notice Card will be sent to yourregistered address from October successively
If your present address is different from your registered address, pleasechange your residence registration to the locality of your present residenceby the end of September. Contact: Civic Section “My Number Call Center”
at 7185-4326 (8:30am – 5:00pm on weekdays)

Takeuchi Shrine Festival - September 19 to 21
This traditional festival originated in Kyoho period (1716 to 1735) in Edo era. The festival will
be held for 3 days, September 19 to 21, in Fusa area. An adult portable shrine,
5 children’s portable shrines and 5 floats will go around the area. At the “portableshrine’s pulling-out” time, the main portable shrine is carried down the steep stone
stares and welcomed by floats of various communities. So, why don’t you visit there
and look at the marvelous scene of the portable shrine and floats parading throughthe streets for 6 km? Traffic will be regulated on some roads in this area.
Contact: Festival Office at 7189-1005
Enjoy Takeuchi Jinja Matsuri -Live on “You-Tube !”-……Sep. 19 (Sat) 11:30 Don’t miss the Matsuri program at “Transmitting channel of Charming Abiko”

Health Checkups for Children Entering Elementary School Next Year
Parents who have an eligible child for the checkup will receive a notice for health checkup on
entering an elementary school in the fiscal 2016. Please let us know If you have any troubles suchas not receiving the notice, not available on the designated date, or having changed your address,
etc. Accompany your child for checkup by a doctor on the designated date.
Date
October 1 (Thu)Elementary school

Date

Elementary school

Konoyama

October 29 (Thu)Nedo

2 (Fri)

Fusa

November 5 (Thu)Abiko Dai-san

6 (Tue)Abiko Dai-ichi

10 (Tue)

Abiko Dai-yon

29 (Fri)

Fusa Minami

17 (Tue)

Kohokudai Higashi

21 (Wed)Kohokudai Nishi

18 (Wed)Abiko Dai-ni

22 (Thu)Namiki19 (Thu)

Kohoku26 (Mon)Araki

Reception time: 1:00pm – 1:20pm
Eligible children: Those who were born from April 2, 2009 to April 1, 2010
Enter your health check items on the back side of the notice and bring it together with your andyour child’s slippers and slipper bags. School entrance explanatory meeting will be held on thesame day (except Dai-san Elementary school).
Contact: Education board at 7185-1267

Town Events

19th Sky Salon Concert “Jazz in Quartet” by LA FIESTA

Date: September 13 (Sun) 2:00pm – 3:30pm Place:“Keyaki” building
Music: Take the “A” Train, Days of Wine And Roses, etc.

Fee: Free

Capacity: 100 people (free ticket will be distributed from 10:00am on Sep.1)
Chao Mandrino 10th Anniversary Concert

Date: September 13 (Sun) 2:00pm – Place: Keyaki Grand Hall
Capacity: 551 people for FREE ( Book in advance. Call at 090-7835-9861 Hirayama san)Advisory Service- September 2015
ITEM
Legal Advice

DATE/TIME
Sep. 8,10,15,24,29
9:30 - 15:30

PLACE
Civic Consulting
Room

CONTACT
Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714

Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

Reservation required
Tax Matters

Sep 18(Fri)10:00 - 15:00

7185-1349

Reservation required
Living Advice

Week days

Social Welfare Sec.

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 – 17:00

2F, West Annex

Ext.393Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic Violence

Week days
8:30 - 17:00

West Annex 1F
Social Welfare Sec.

3Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs

Tel: 04-7185-1126 ★ Reservation required

ITEM
Maternity ClassDATE(Shiawase

Mama & Papa Gakkyu)

ELGIBILITY
Pregnant women of 20 weeks or

Sep 5,12, 26 (Sat)over, and their families★

Child care advice

Sep 9, 16(Wed)

At Nikoniko Hiroba, first 10

4-month old consultation

Sep 1, 8 (Tue)Those born in Apr, 2015

Sep 10,17 (Thu)Those born in Jan 21-Feb.28, 2014

Oct. 1 (Thu)Those born in January 2013

Health Checkup for 18 month-old
infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-old
children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old
childrenBaby Food Class forChildren born in Feb 11-Feb.29

Sep 3 (Thu)2012

Oct 1 (Thu)Children born in September 2010
First 30 applicants.

Sep 30 (Wed)

4 to 6 month-old babies
Baby Food Class for★
Babies born in December 2014

Sep 11 (Fri)

8 to 9month–old babies

First 20 applicants★

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

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 -11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and

13:00 – 16:30

Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)
Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by : Abiko City Office

No.251

September 1, 2015

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

Phone: 7185-1111

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

Fax: 04-7183-2005 E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

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Abiko
Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

Abiko City Supports Your Life from Matchmaking to Child-Rearing

October 1, 2015
1, 201220
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Abiko city is providing continuous support for citizens from marriage, gestation-childbirth tochild-rearing, and is aiming for creating a more livable community and settlement of families withsmall children. The city is specifically providing supports such as matchmaking service, postnatal
care for nursing mothers, making “Abikko-club”, a “Place to stay” for elementary-school children,and housing acquisition subsidies to younger generations.
For more information, contact 04-7157-3900 for matchmaking, 04-7185-1126 for postnatal care,ext.449 for Abikko-Club, and ext.601 for housing acquisition subsidies.

2015 Abiko City Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Drill
Date/Time: October 17 (Sat), 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. (Cancelled in the event of rain)
Place: Playground neighboring Kawamura Gakuen nursery school (1027-1, Sageto)
Details of drills: information gathering, rescue from a collapsed house, fire extinguishing, andemergency restoration of lifelines, etc.
Hands-on displays: First aid, emergency messaging service, natural disasters experience car, etc.
For more information, contact Public safety Section at ext.295

Basic Life-Saving Training
Let’s learn emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation for newborn or nursing infant and how to use
AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Date/Time: October 17 (Sat) 9:00a.m.-noon
Place: Abiko Fire Fighting Head Office, 2F Main conference room
First 30 applicants, reservation required. Free of charge.
For detailed information, contact Fire Fighting Head Office, 04-7181-7701 (Weekdays
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.)

Private Kindergarten Application for Starting in April 2016
Application form: Available from October 15 (Thu) at each kindergarten.
Enrollment procedure: On or After November 2 (Mon), follow each kindergarten’s instruction.

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As for the list of kindergartens, please see the city’s official website:
http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp/english/living_in_abiko.files/11-Education.pdf
For more information, contact directly each kindergarten.

Teganuma Calendar for 2016 is available for sale!
You can purchase 2016 Teganuma calendar at Abiko Information Center (Abishirube), Civic Plaza,
Social Welfare Council, etc.
For more information, contact Teganuma Section at ext.467

Breast Cancer Screening: Application Required by November 4
TargetInspection method

Date/Time

Fee

People aged 30-39 (bornHistory taking andNovember 27 (Fri), December 7

800yenfrom April 1, 1976 to Marchultrasound examination(Mon), 14 (Mon), and 16 (Wed)31, 1986)(mass-screening)

2015

People aged 40 or older

History taking andJanuary 8 (Fri), 22 (Fri), and 29

mammography screening(Fri) 2016 Morning & Afternoon

Morning & Afternoon
700yenFor detailed information, contact Health Support Section at 04-7185-1126<Events in Town>
Bamboo Garden “Lantern Evening Time”
Enjoy fantastic illumination with bamboos grown naturally in the villa, free of charge!
Date/Time: October 9 (Fri), 10 (Sat) 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. *Cancelled in the event of stormy
weather*Live Concert will be held at the venue: Japanese harp (Koto) on Oct.9 and Kocarina on Oct.10
Place: Former Murakawa’s second house (2-27-9 Kotobuki, Abiko)
Please use public transport to travel. Five minutes’ walk from Bando bus stop “Shiyakusho (City Hall)”
For more information, contact Abiko City Board of Education, Culture and Sports Section at
04-7185-1583

Abiko Kids Festival
Through experiencing jobs, let’s earn “Abby”, local money which is good for buying products andservices in the festival!
Date: October 18 (Sun) 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Reception closed at 2:00 p.m.)
Place: Abista, Teganuma Park
Contents of event: Work experience for children, canoe and yacht ride, small steam locomotive ride,and balloon art etc.
Participation fee: 200 yen (from walking age to junior high-schooler)
For more information, contact Child Support Section at ext.832

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“Bird Concert”- Preceding Japan Bird Festival
Japan Bird Festival (JBF), which will be held on October 31 and November 1, is Japan’s largest annual
bird watching fair at Teganuma in Abiko city. Let’s enjoy preceding concert in advance of JBF!
Date/Time: October 18 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (No postponement for rain)
Place: Abishirube

Free of charge

For more information, contact Executive Committee of Japan Bird Festival at 04-7185-1484

Teganuma Fureai Walk 2015
Please join the walking event with your friends, or with your family!
Date: November 21 (Sat) *Cancellation in the event of stormy weather
Place (Starting point): Teganuma Park *Please use public transport to travel to the venue
Walking course, reception time: 1) Walking around Teganuma course (20km), 8:30 a.m., 2) Walking
half around Teganuma course (10km), 8:30 a.m., 3) Detective walking course (4km), 10:00 a.m.
Participation fee: People 18 years old and over, 500 yen (300 yen in case of advance application),
free of charge for people under 18
For more information, contact Health Support Section at 04-7185-1126

Advisory Service-October 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIME

PLACE

Oct. 6 (Tue), 8(Thu), 13(Tue), 22
Legal Advice(Thu) and 27(Tue)
9:30 - 15:30, Reservation required

Tax MattersChild mattersin general

Oct. 16 (Fri)10:00 - 15:00, Reservation required

CONTACT

Civic Consulting Room

Secretarial Sec.

2F, Abiko City Office7185-1714
Tax Collection Sec.

Tax Collection Sec.

7185-1349

Week days except Sat/Sun/public
holidays,

Child Consulting Sec.

West Annex 1F

7185-1821

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic

Week days except Sat/Sun/public

Violence

holidays, 8:30 - 17:00

Public Health Care Center Programs
Item
Maternity class (Shiawase Mama &Welfare Consulting Sec.

Welfare Consulting
Sec.

Ext. 394

Tel:04-7185-1126
Date

Eligibility

Oct.3,17 and 31 (Sat) Expecting women of 20 weeks or over,

Papa Gakkyu)

and their family

3Oct. 14 and 28 (Wed) Child-rearing Support Center
10:10 - 11:00

Child-Care"Niko-Niko Hiroba"

First 10 applicants
Oct.21 (Wed)Health Checkup for 18-month-old
infants
Dental Checkup for 2 year and 8

Infant born from Mar. 1 to Mar. 20,

Oct.22 (Thu)2014Oct. 1 and 29 (Thu)month-old children
Health Checkup for 3-year-old

Oct. 8 and 15 (Thu)children
Health Checkup for 5-year-old

Oct. 1 and 29 (Thu)childrenBaby Food Class for 4 to 6 month-oldbabiesBaby Food Class for 8 to 9 month-oldbabiesHealth Care Center

Children born in January and February
2013Children born from Mar.1 to Apr.10,
2012
Children born in September andOctober. 2010
First 30 applicants. Reservation

Oct. 23 (Fri)required by phone
Children born in January 2015

Oct. 2 (Fri)First 20 applicants. Reservation
required by phone.

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

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting sick or toothache on Sundays/Holidays (Contact: Holiday Clinic at 7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 -11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and

13:00 – 16:30

Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter Abiko
Published by: Abiko City Office

No.252

Oct 1, 2015

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

Phone: 04-7185-1111

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

Fax: 04-7183-2005 e/m: info@e-aira.jp

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AbikoNovember 1, 2015

Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City“My Number” (Pension / Tax number) Delivery in November
Residents should receive their personal MY NUMBER notification deliveredby registered mail by the end of November. Please keep it safe, and bring it withyou whenever you change your name or address in the future.
If you need to get a Kojin (Individual) Number Card (“My Number Card” :aplastic card with an IC chip, your name, address, birthday, sex and photo, andMy Number on the back side), please fill in an application delivered together
with the MY NUMBER notification, from January, 2016. Application is free.
Inquiry: Please call for details at any of the following offices: Kojin Card Call Center – 0570-783-578 (8:30 to 22:00 on weekdays, 9:30 to
17:30 on weekends and holidays, closed during New Year holidays)
 My Number Call Center – 7185-4326 (8:30 to 17:00 on weekdays) Abiko city
hall Shimin-ka (Civic Section)
 Naikaku Kanbou (Cabinet Secretary) Call Center – 0570-20-0178 (9:30 to
22:00 on weekdays, 9:30 to 17:30 on weekends and holidays, closed during
New Year holidays )Free Health Fair 2015
Date: November 8th, from 10:00 to 16:00 (entry by 15:00)
What you can do: Health (dental) check-up, new sports
exercise, health consultation, sports blowpipe and otherexercises and entertainments. For kids, try your hand atbeing a doctor or nurse!
Consultants: Dentists and pharmacists.
Inquiry: Contact Health Promotion Support Sec. (Kenko
Zukuri Shien-ka) at 7185-1126.

ABIKO Premium Gift Certificates1Please remember to use city’s gift certificates in your hand by November 30th,
otherwise they will become invalid.
Inquiry: For information, please call 7182-3131 Abikoshi Shoko-Kai (Chamber ofcommerce and industry) , or 7185-1475 Commerce and tourism section.

The 34th Abiko Agriculture Fair in Abikon
Date: November 21st 10:00~15:00
Vegetables and fruits grown by local Abiko farmers will be on display. Please
vote for the vegetables and fruits you like! Get some fresh veggies for yourself!
Voting hours: 10:30 to 11:30
There will be fresh vegetables and snack stores, free plants, free popcorn, quizcorner, and more pleasant events!
Inquiry: Contact Agriculture Section at Ext. 511,

Abikon Soba Festival
Dates: November 14th and 15th, 10:30 to 15:00
Place: Abikon (Abiko Nosan-Butsu Chokubai-Sho or Abiko Agricultural
Products Direct Sales Shop)
You can enjoy fresh buckwheat soba dishes like Zaru Soba, Tenpura Soba,
Kamonan Soba, and others, from 500yen.
Inquiry: Please call Abikon at 7108-3171.

Advisory Service – November 2015
Content

Date/ Time

Legal advice

Nov.5th,12th,17th,19th,26th City Hall 2F
9:30~15:30
Civic Consulting RoomReservation required
Secretarial Sec.
(Nov.2nd 8:30~)
7185-1714

Human rights

Nov. 26th

City Hall west bldg.2F

10:00 to 15:00
Reservation required

Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 432

Nov. 20th 10:00 to 15:00
Reservation required

City Hall
Tax-Collection Sec.
7185-1349

Taxes(Nov.16th 8:30~)

Health

Weekdays 8:30 to 17:00

Place

PublicCenter
HealthHealthCare

Promotion

Sec.
2

7185-1126
Child-Care

Weekdays
8:30~17:00

City Hall West bldg.1F
Child Consulting Sec.
7185-1821

Domestic Violence

Weekdays
8:30~17:00

City Hall
Social Welfare Sec.
Ext. 394

Mental Care

Nov. 30th afternoon

City Hall
Ext. 421

West bldg.

Disability Support Sec.

Public Health Care Center Programs

Tel: 7185-1126

Maternity Class: for expecting Nov. 7th, 14th, 28th
women of 20 weeks or over and Please call for an appointment
their family(Shiawase mama & papa gakkyu)
Consultation:

4 month old babies

Nov. 10th, 17th
Baby born June, 2015

Child-Care:
Consultation
babies of any age*First 10 applicants

For Nov. 11th, 25th(at Niko-Niko Hiroba in Ito Yokado
Minami Guchi)

Health Check for 18 month-old Nov. 12th, 19th
infants
Infant born from March 21 to Apr. 30,
2014

Dental checkup for 2 year and 8 Nov. 26thmonth-old childrenChildren born in March 2013

Health check:3 year old children

Nov. 5thChildren born from Apr. 11 to 30, 2012

Health check:5 year old children

Nov. 26th
Children born in November, 2010

Baby Food Class

30 people

Nov. 20th (4 to 6 months babies)320 people
20 people

Nov. 5th (babies born in Feb. 2015),
Nov. 19th (babies born in Mar. 2015)
For each, call for an appointment

Alcohol difficulties

Nov. 6th 14:30 to 16:00
Disability Support Sec. Ext. 421

Mental health classNov. 16th 14:00 to 16:00
Disability Support Sec. Ext. 421

Daycare Club Abiday

Nov. 25th at Abista
Disability Support Sec. Ext. 381

Daycare Club Araday

Nov. 11th at Disability Welfare Center
Disability Support Sec. Ext.381---------------------- Health Care -------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sundays/Holidays – Introduction of Hospital
Call Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate holiday/night
emergency hospital or pediatrician. Before going there, talk with the hospital on atelephone about your sickness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.
2. Child’s Sudden Illness at Night – Telephone Consultation
Call #8000 or 043-242-9939

Hours: 19:00-22:00 / Every NightA nurse or doctor will advise you about the care to be taken for your infant/child.
3. Getting sick or a toothache on Sundays/Holidays – Visiting Holiday Clinic (at7187-7020)(1) Dentist: 9:00 -11:30(2) Internal Medicine and Pediatrician: 9:00 – 11:30 and

13:00 – 16:30

Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays)

Please do not hesitate to call for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.253

November 1, 2015

Published by: Abiko City Office http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

Phone: 04-7185-1111

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

http://www.e-aira.jp

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Abiko

D December 1, 2015

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Excerpts of the Newsletter issued by Abiko City

MY NUMBER SYSTEMThe City has sent the notice card of MY NUMBER to you by registered mail. For those who
could not receive it due to absence or mail transfer made in advance, the said card will returnto the City. The returned card will be given to you as follows. In addition, those who moved
need to arrange relocation procedure of a resident certificate. Those who moved to other
cities can receive it at the city to which you moved.
Deadline of receipt: March 31, 2016 The notice card which cannot be received within the deadline shall be destroyed by theCity. After such step, you need to pay a fee ¥500 per piece if you need a reissuance.
Time of delivery: 8:30 – 17:00 week day

Place of delivery: 1st floor of the City OfficeRequired documents:(1) If the said person or a family member who belongs to the same family receives it, acertificate to show the said person or a family member(2) If a proxy receives it, a certificate to show the said person or a family member who belongs
to the same family (a copy is acceptable), a certificate to show the said person of the proxy, acertificate to show the proxy (a letter of attorney, etc.).
The certificate of the said person:
One certificate from category A or, two certificates from category B.
A

Driver’s license, Passport, Resident card with face picture, Certificate of driving
history, Handicapped person’s card, Staying card, Special permanent resident
card, etc.

B

Health insurance card, Nursing care card, Medical service receipt card, Pension
book, Employee’s card, Student card, Deposit book, etc.

Inquiry: For more details, contact MY NUMBER CALL CENTER, Citizens Sec. at
04-7185-4326.
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Winter Traffic Safety Campaign (Dec. 10 - 31, 2015)
Accidents that occur due to careless driving under the influence of alcohol cannot be ignored.
Increase in traffic accidents during the year-end and early New Year days may be expected.
As the chances for drinking alcohol at year-end or New Year’s party increase, the danger oftraffic accidents caused by drunken driving may increase. Let’s keep in mind that “Drunken
Driving - We will never do it, we will never let others do so and we will never allow drunken
driving.”
Targets of the campaign: 1. Eradication of drunken driving, 2. Prevention of traffic accidents
of children and elderly persons 3. Prevention of traffic accidents by pedestrians and bicycles
at the dusk and night and 4. Thorough and correct wearing of seat belts and child seats.
Inquiry: Contact Abiko Police Station at 04-7182-0110 or Citizens Safety Sec. Ext. 486

Special Year-end & New Year Precautions (Dec. 10, 2015 - Jan. 3, 2016)
Abiko Police Station will take “Special year-end and new year precautions”, strengthen patrol
and traffic control. Abiko Crime Prevention Association will conduct the across-the-city patrolon December 10 (Thu) (If it rains on 10th, it will be put off to 11th.) to meet the time whenburglary and car-break-in often occur. Implementation of “visible patrol” will help enhance thecrime prevention effect.
Inquiry: For more details, contact Abiko Police Station at 04-7182-0110 or Abiko Crime
Prevention Association at 04-7184-8190.

Main Events in December(1) Kohokudai Town Building Association- Christmas Concert
Date/time: December 12(Sat.) 13:30-15:30
Place: Kohokudai Community Center

Performance: Mandolin concert, etc.

Entrance fee: Free Inquiry: Kohokudai Community Center at 7187-1122(2) Fusa Minami Town Building Association – Fantastic Christmas Concert
Date/time: December 12(Sat.) 14:00-

Entrance fee: Free

Place: Fusa Minami Community Center

Inquiry: Call the Center at 7189-3740

Performances: Women’s chorus group “La Mer” with Christmas songs(3) The 21st Concert by Chuo Gakuin University Students
Date/time: Dec. 26 (Sat.) from 14:30
Place: Keayaki Plaza Hall
Entrance Fee: Free
Performances: “Phoenix”, “Japanese Grafity XVIII”, “Sing Sing Sing”, and others.
Inquiry: Contact for details at 7183-6518
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Advisory Service – December 2015
ITEM

DATE/TIMEPLACECONTACT

8(Tue.),
10(Thu.),Legal Advice

Civic Consulting

15(Tue.),17(Thu.) andRoom

Secretarial Sec.

22(Tue.)2F, Abiko City

9:30 - 15:30

Office7185-1714

Reservation
requiredTax Matters

18(Fri)Tax Collection Sec.

10:00 - 15:00

Tax Collection Sec.
7185-1349

Reservation
required
Living Advice

Week days

West Annex 2F

8:30-17:00
Child matters in

Week days

general

8:30 - 17:00

Domestic ViolenceWest Annex 1F

Social Welfare Sec
Ext 393Child ConsultingSec.

7185-1821

Week days

Welfare Consulting

Social Welfare Sec.

8:30 - 17:00

Sec.

Ext. 394

Public Health Care Center Programs –December 2015
Item
Maternity class

Date(Shiawase

Mama &Papa Gakkyu)
Consultation for 4-month-oldbabiesHealth Checkup for
2 yearand 8 month-old infants
Health Checkup for
3-year-old children

31(Tue.) and 21(Mon.)
3 (Thu)18-month-old infants
Dental Checkup for3(Thu), 10(Thu), 17(Thu)

24(Thu)10(Thu) and 17 (Thu)

Tel:04-7185-1126
Eligibility

Expecting women of 20 weeks orover, and their familyChildren born in July, 2015
Infants born from May 1 to 20,
2014
Infants born in April, 2013Children born from May 1 to June
10, 2012

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

24 (Thu)Children born in December, 2010
First 30 applicants.

22 (Tue)

4 to 6 month-old babies

Reservation required by phone
Babies born Mar.& Apr. 2015

Baby Food Class for2(Wed)

8 to 9 month-old babies

First 20 applicants.
Reservation required by phone--------------------------- Health Care ----------------------1. Sudden Illness at Night or on Sundays/Holidays- Introduction of a Hospital
CALL Fire Station at 7184-0119. They will advise you an appropriate hospital or pediatrician.
Before you go there, please call the hospital and tell the patient’s symptoms of illness or injury.
In an imminent case Call 119 for an ambulance.

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

Hours: 7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. /Every night

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

3. Getting Sick or a Toothache on Sundays/Holidays – Visiting Holiday Clinic
Place: Opposite of Abiko Public Health Care Center (1 minute walk from Kohoku
station/South)(1) Dental Clinic

9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.

(2) Internal medicine and Pediatrics

9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m., 1:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.

Note: Holidays: National Holidays, Year-End/New Year Holidays
Remarks: Please bring your Health Insurance Card and pay fees in cash.
Please do not hesitate to call 119 for an ambulance in case of serious injury or acute illness.

Newsletter AbikoNo.254

Published by : Abiko City Office http://www.city.abiko.chiba.jp

December 1, 2015

Phone: 04-7185-1111

Edited and translated by Abiko International Relations Association (AIRA)

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Phone: 04-7183-1231

Fax: 04-7183-2005

E-mail: info@e-aira.jp

http://www.e-aira.jp