March 2024 No.196

英語情報紙「伊賀」 ２０２４（令和６）年 3 月

The City Newsletter号

3Population of Iga City

85,857

Foreign Nationals

6,011

7.00% of Population
End of January, 2024

EnglishAlso available online at http://www.mie-iifa.jp/ ☆この情報紙は『広報いが』などから記事を選んで載せています
Articles published in this newsletter are taken from the monthly “Kouhou Iga” and other publications.

Information

お しら せお知らせ
すいどうりょうきん

けっさい

Water charges can be paid by credit card or smartphone 水 道 料 金 はクレジットカード・スマホ 決 済 で◆Credit card payment
From April 1, 2024, water and sewerage fees can be paid by credit card.
You can apply via the internet using F-REGI public money payment, which is operated by F-REGI Co. (Thiscannot be done at a counter in City Hall or in writing.
＜Required items for application＞(1) "Customer Number" and "Confirmation Number(These will be written on the meter reading slip or the "notice of payment" of the water bill, etc.)(2) Credit card (debit cards, prepaid cards, and cards issued overseas cannot be registered.
◆Smart phone payment
You will be able to make payments using your smart phone for payment notices issued on or after April 1,2024. You can use your smartphone to scan the barcode on the delivery notice and make payment without
going to a convenience store or financial institution.
〈Smartphone payment apps that can be handled＞
PayPay, Pay B, J-coin Pay, au-Pay, LINE Pay, 支払秘書(Payment Secretary), d 払い(d pay)
【Inquiry】Jyoge Suido-bu Eigyo-ka｛Water & Sewage management Division｝☎0595-24-0003 Fax0595-24-0006

Procedures for Light motor Vehicles and Mopeds

けいじどうしゃげんどうきつきじてんしゃて つづ軽自動車・原動機付自転車などの手続き◆Complete necessary procedures within the month of MarchAnnual Light-Motor Vehicle tax is charged to the person who is registered as the owner of the vehicle asof April 1st. Due to this, even if you take your car off the road or transfer ownership to someone else after April
2nd, you will still be required to pay the tax for the entire year.
Many people therefore rush to complete procedures to take their car off the road or change ownership at
the end of March every year. If you need to complete such procedure, make sure you do so early with plenty oftime to have it processed the new fiscal year starts. (This is same for the case of Regular Motor Vehicles, too.)Also, if you have asked to a car dealership to complete this procedure on your behalf (both the vehicle andthe number plate), be sure to check once again with the dealership that the paperwork has been completed.
＊The type of procedures and documents required to complete differ depending on the type of vehicle, so be
sure to check what exactly you need in advance.
🔶Inquiries〇Regarding three and four-wheeled vehicles
Light-Motor Vehicle Inspection Association Mie (Keijidousha kensa kyoukai Mie) Tel: 050-3816-1779〇Regarding small, two-wheeled vehicles】
Chubu Transportation Dept. Mie Office Tel: 050-5540-2055〇Regarding mopeds, special small vehicles and farming vehicles
Kazei-ka (Tax Division) Tel: 0595-22-9613 FAX 0595-22-9618◆To be exempt from a light vehicle tax, it is required to apply every year
This is for those who have a Physical Disability Certificate or a Nursing Certificate. Those who receive areduction or exemption of the Light Motor Vehicle tax rate by type must apply for it by the payment deadline
after receiving the tax notice.
◆The tax rate for light vehicles
It varies depending on the type. Check the city website for details.
【Inquiry】Kazei-ka(Tax Divion) ☎0595-22-9613 Fax 0595-22-9618
Monthly TaxPayments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

Pay by April 1 Monday
National Health Insurance 9th [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken]【Inquiries】 Shuuzei-Ka(Tax Collection Division)
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Tel: 0595-22-9612

Information

しお知らせ◆ Calender for Recyclables/Garbage Collection of new fiscal year 新年度のゴミカレンダー
Timetables for recycling/garbage collection will be distributed. The calender for collection varies from thedistrict. If you have registered in the city, you will receive the timetable by mail. Also, you can access “the app fortrash separation in Iga City” on your smartphone to find the calender for collection or the rules for sorting ofrecyclables.
If you do not get the timetable, please access the City Hall or the following.
【Inquiries】Sakura Recycle Center Tel: 0595-20-9272<Aoyama District> Aoyama Branch Tel: 0595-52-1112
しんねんどIga Nanbu Kankyou Eisei Kumiai Tel:0595-53-1120

いがりゅうつIga-ryu Premium Shopping coupon 伊賀流プレミアム付きお買物券
おかいものけん5,000 yen buys 8,000 yen worth of purchases, etc.!
Each person can apply for up to 2 sets
【Period of use 】 Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Shopping coupons cannot be used after the expiration date.
【Application period】 Noon, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Noon, Friday, March 15, 2024
In principle, applications must be submitted via the website. Please apply using the 2D barcode or the URLbelow.
Those who have difficulty applying online can also apply by return postcard. For details, please see theHome page (in Japanese only)【Sales period of shopping coupons】 May 1, 2024 (Wed) - June 14, 2024 (Fri)Pre-sale The Ueno Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Iga City Chamber of Commerce and Industry
will be selling tickets for four days on April 25 (Thu), 26 (Fri), 27(Sat), and 30 (Tue), 2024. Advance sales will
be held at some branch offices of them. (＊Excluding Shimagahara Branch Office, Oyamada Branch Office andAyama Branch Office will be closed on Saturdays)【Precautions】 (Please read carefully)【Application Eligibility】 Applicants must be residents of Iga City. There is no age limit. 2 sets per person.
【Notification of exchange】
There will be too many applicants, a lottery will be held and all applicants will be notified of the results of thelottery and the reduction in the number of sets they wish to purchase around the beginning to mid-April. Winners
will receive a purchase ticket. Purchase tickets cannot be reissued. We will not be able to respond to any
inquiries regarding the results of the lottery. (There will be an adjustment for reduced sets to be distributed toapplicants.)【How to use】
One set of purchase coupons includes three "common coupons" that can be used at all stores, and five"local store coupons" that can be used only at small and medium-sized stores, restaurants, etc. To use theshopping coupons, please check the list of stores that handle the coupons and the store posters.
＊No change will be given for shopping coupons.
If more than one application is submitted per person, all but the first application will be invalid.
(Please apply either by web or return postcard.)
For more information, please visit the website https://www.iga-ueno.or.jp/premium2024/【Inquiry】Executive Committee for Iga City Local Economy Revitalization ProjectUeno-shokokaigisho ☎0595-21-0527
Igashi-shokokai☎0595-45-2210

Why don’t you grow vegetables at the Citizens Fureai Farm?
しみんのうえん

やさい

市民ふれあい農園で野菜を作ってみませんか。

The Citizen’s Fureai Farm is looking for users.
We offer consultations on farming operations and hold fun events for farm users.
【Place】Iga-shi Nogyo Koen（Iga city agricultural park）address: Iga-shi Yono11424-3【Fee】 〇Small plots(50 ㎡)¥15,000 per a year/ a plot
〇Large plots(100 ㎡) ¥30,000 per a year/ a plot
＊Any number of plots per person are available.
＊If the period of use is less than 12 months, the monthly amount will be the monthly rate.
＊Discounts are available when using plots of 100 square meters or more.
【Anciillary equipment】Log house(building for management), Toilet, Locker (fee required), Shower room(feerequired), Agricultural equipment (some for a fee)
【Period of usage】From the month of contact to the end of the fiscal year, March 31＊Continuous renewal is allowed, but not mid-term cancellation.
For the latest information, please visit the official Instagram【Application and Inquiries】
Iga City Agricultural Park Committee (in the administration building of Iga City Agricultural Park)☎＆FAX 0595-39-1250
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Health and Medical Information

oいりょう

けんこう

じょうほう

医 療・健 康の 情 報
あかInfant Health Checkups and Consultation

けんしん

そうだん

赤 ちゃん 健 診 と 相 談

In Iga, checkup examinations are available at 18 months and 3 years. Notifications will be sent out to homes withchildren eligible for the checkups. Please bring your “Mother-Child passbook (Boshi techo)” with you.
【Inquiries】Kenkou Suishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
18 months
3 years (3 and half years)

March 5,19, April 9 and 23
March 21 and April 18

1pm to 2:30pm
1pm to 2:30pm

Haitopia Iga 4F
Haitopia Iga 4F
きゅうきゅういりょう

Medical Emergencies & Assistance救 急 医療When you need medical treatments, see your family doctor during your clinic’s opening hours. If you fall
sick when the clinic is closed, refer to the following options. Make an appointment before your visit and bringyour health insurance certificate.
◆Iga-shi Emergency Clinic (Oukyu Shinryojo) / TEL: 0595-22-9990【Clinical Department】General treatment and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Kaminosho 1700-1 (Next to Okanami Hospital)

Mon to Sat

8pm-11pm
9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm
and 8pm-11pm

Sun and Holidays◆The Mie Medical Information Center (Mie ken Kyuukyuu Iryou Jouhou Center) / TEL: 059-229-1199
This center can give you information about which hospitals are available in your area.
◆24 Hours Iga-shi Emergency Call (24 Iga-shi Kyuukyuu Kenkou Soudan Dial) / TEL: 0120-4199-22
This is a toll-free consultation about health and medical issue 24/7. You can ask anything about physical and mental health,
medical issue, child care, nursing service and so on anytime.
※Please contact the hospital before visiting.

◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
Hospital Name
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

MarchSchedule

Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45amMon
Wed
Sun, Holidays
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am※The closing time is the time of the following day.

SunMonTues

31
Okanami/Nabari
3
4
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
10
11
OkanamiOkanami
1718
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
24
25
OkanamiOkanamiAdvice & Consulting

Wed

Except pediatrics
5Nabari
12
Ueno
19
Nabari
26
Ueno

6
Okanami
13
Okanami20
Okanami27
Okanami7
Nabari14
Nabari21
Nabari28
Nabari

Fri

Sat

1
Ueno
8
Ueno
15
Ueno
22
Ueno
29
Ueno

2Nabari
9
Ueno
16
Nabari23
Ueno30Ueno

そうだんまどぐち

相談窓口

You can get advice relating to work problems, schools, health, insurance, retirement &pensions, child-rearing, housing, taxes, visas, or any other problems related to your day today life. This service is free. If you have any problems or difficulties, don’t leave them until
Websitelater. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei Center for reliable, professional advice.
■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center■Tabunka-Kyousei-Ka【Tel】0595-22-9629【Tel】0595-22-9702【Open】Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00
Facebook【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00
Sun (2nd & 4th) 9:00-12:00【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi
City Hall 2F【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com

Tips for Everyday LifeThurs■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,
international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】April 4 Thu
13:30-16:00

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント

March 3 is Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)

がつにち

3月３日はひなまつり

We celebrate Hinamatsuri to wish for the growth and health of girls. Hinamatsuri is called"Momo no Sekku" (Peach Festival), because peaches bloom at this time of the year, andpeaches have the meaning of repelling evil spirits. Hina Dolls are displayed and the standard
menu (hishimochi, hina arare, amazake, clam soup, chirashizushi, etc.) is eaten. The seventiered Hina Dolls represent the wedding ceremony of the Emperor and Empress in the Heianperiod (794-1185).
The first tier represents the Emperor and the Empress.
The second tier, three female maids “San-nin Kanjijo” are taking care of the princess and have specificroles.
The five musicians “Go-nin-bayashi” on the third tier are those who play musical instruments at the wedding.
The two men at the fourth tier are bodyguards, called "Udaijin" (right minister) and "Sadaijin" (left minister).
The sixth and seventh tiers are the princess's bridal accessories, and the three men on the fifth tier perform
various chores as attendants when they go out. Since the princess will be the Empress, she will carry alarge number of wedding implements.

In Iga City, we have an annual event called "Ohina-san in Iga-Ueno, Castle Town. You can see Hina Dolls displayedin stores and enjoy special Hinamatsuri menus. Enjoy the atmosphere of Hinamatsuri while strolling around thetown.
(The year 2024 ends on March 3.)
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あんない

各種 教 室 のご案内
Learning Support Class
ささゆり

Kanji Learning Class

Japanese Language ClassSasayuri Kyousitsu

Kanji

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

きょうしつい教室

No class on Mar 30
Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
【Date】 Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Fee】 200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

がに ほ ん ご

Who wants to speak Japanese,come and join us! Also you can
prepare for Nihongo Kentei test here.
【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Venue】Sogo Fukushi Kaikan 2F【Fee】 200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
あたら新 しいか ん じ きょうしつ

小 学 生 漢字 教 室

伊賀 日本語の会

Hot Topics

Kyousitsu

しょうがくせいかいNo Class on Mar 20,27
Elementary school students, let's
have fun learning how to write kanji andwhat they mean!
【Date】 Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】 Free ( 0 yen )【Tel】 070-4455-4900

しお知らせ

How Formal for Graduation and Matriculation Ceremonies?

そつぎょうしきにゅうがくしきふくそう

卒 業 式と 入 学 式の 服装

In Japan, graduation and entrance ceremonies take place in March and April. These are formal, celebratory
occasions and there are certain rules of etiquette when attending as a parent or guardian. For the ceremonies, besure to turn your phone off or put it in silent mode before the ceremony begins.
-Do not wear clothing that is too flashy. Light-colored suit such as pink for entrance celemony
The ceremony is for the children, so the parents should not show off.
Children should wear uniforms, or if they don't have uniforms, suits that are not too fancy.
Regardless of gender, it is common for guardians to wear dark-colored suits such as black, gray,or navy for graduation ceremonies, and navy, gray plus a light-colored suit such as pink for entrance
ceremonies. It is a good idea to dress as formally as possible. Avoiding excessive jewelry is also
recommended and wearing only necessary rings (e.g. wedding rings) is seen as the most fashionable.
Attending these milestone ceremonies and warmly witnessing the growth of children will be one of
the most wonderful memories!

Make the most of your Medication Record “Okusuri Techou”てちょうかつようおくすり 手 帳 の 活 用

The city is in the process of establishing a system in which doctors, dentists, pharmacists,
visiting nurses, care managers, home rehabilitation, social welfare, and other professionals, aswell as patients and their families, work in a circle to manage medications for patients at home.
◆Keep a record of medications, allergies, and side effects of medications in one integrated“Okusuri Techou” and carry it with you at all times.
◆The “Okusuri Techou” contains not only a record of medications, but also professional advice. This can be shared
among medical, welfare, and nursing care professionals to provide better support.
When visiting a hospital, clinic, or pharmacy, please present your “Okusuri Techou”.
◆ Those of professionals will share your information with the information cards created by professionalorganizations via your “Okusuri Techou”.
The Original Cover of Iga City for “Okusuri Techou” is also available. It has an illustration of a ninja or Basho
on it and many pockets which is very convenient. Please try to get it.
【Inquiries】Iryou-Fukushi-Seisaku Ka Tel: 0595-22-9705

Started using Iga Railway Traffic IC Card

い が てつどうこうつうけいりようかいし伊賀 鉄 道 交 通 系 IC カード利用開始

From March 9 (Sat.), Iga Line (Ninja Line) will be able to use nationwide transportation system IC cards
The cards can be used on all rail lines in the city, Mie Kotsu bus lines, Ninmaru and Aoyama Administration
buses.
Please take advantage of this service.
[Inquiry] KotsuSeisaku-ka(Transportation Policy Division) ☎0595-22-9663 FAX 0595-22-9694
Iga Railway Co. ☎0595-21-0863
い が けいさつしょ

From the Iga Police Station 伊賀 警 察 署 だより
To protect children from criminal damage caused by SNS use. During the period between spring vacation and thenew school term children are at high risk of becoming victims of crimes due to changes in their living environment
Parents and guardians are advised to set up filtering on their children's cell phones in order to prevent their children
from getting into trouble.filtering on their children's mobile phones, discuss the following and discuss and set rules
about the following matters.
〇Do not post personally identifiable information.
〇Do not exchange phone calls or e-mails with strangers.
Do not take or allow others to take pictures of you in your underwear or naked.
【Inquiries】 Iga Police Station ☎0595-21-0110
Nabari Police Station
0595-62-0110
Published by Iga-shi Kokusai Kouryuu Kyokai (発行：伊賀市国際交流協会) Tel:070-4455-4900
Edited by Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei-Ka (編集：伊賀市多文化共生課) Tel:0595-22-9702
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