英語情報紙「伊賀」January２０２２（令和４）年１月号

The City Newsletter

12022 No.170

Population of Iga City

88,466

Foreign Nationals

5,388

6.09% of Population
End of November, 2021

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.

With best New Year’s wishes 2022
Information
COVID-19 Updates

しお知らせ

しんがた こ ろ な

かんし新型コロナに関するお知らせ◆COVID-19 Free PCR Testing Extended to February 10【Eligible】Asymptomatic people who live, work or go to school in Mie Pref and who areplanning to return to Mie Pref. ※However, negative test certificates will not be provided.
Register and apply through the website; http://www.mwt-mice.com/events/miepcrtest【Inquiries】Shingata Coronavirs Kansen-sho Kakudai Boshi ni Muketa Muryo PCR Kensa Jigyo Jimukyoku
Tel: 059-213-3810 (in Japanese only) 10am to 5:30pm (Also open weekends and holidays, except for Jan 1 through Jan 3.)◆“Mie Prefecture Guidelines” for COVID-19 Sixth Wave of Infections in Japan
Basics of Infection Preventions- Use face masks with reliable quality. If possible, use TNT mesh face masks(Fushokufu-不織布)- “Keep a distance of 2 meters from other people”, “When talking, avoid talking face to face as much as possible”- “Having meals with lots of people for long periods” in particular increases the risk of infections, so be careful withtransmission by droplets etc.
- Even during the meal, wear a facemask when talking (Mask Kaishoku-マスク会食) and avoid talking (Mokushoku-黙食)- When eating and drinking, “drink alcohol moderately and avoid drinking too much or bar-hopping”, “do not sharecutlery and glasses”, “avoid sitting close or face to face with other people”.
About traveling
If you’re thinking about leaving the prefecture, try to get around during low-traffic times, take preventive measures
two weeks before leaving, and if you haven’t had the vaccine yet, try the PCR test, among other preventive measures.
ぜいきん

Tax Declarations

しんこく

税金の申告

By submitting your tax return, you may be eligible for a reimbursement of some of the money you paid in tax.
【Time】February 16 - March 15 , 9am - 5pm *Reception will close at 4pm *Closed on weekends and public holiday【Venue】Yume Dome Ueno, 2nd Gymnasium *A tickets available in advance via the LINE app is required.
You can pick it up at the venue on the day, but may be asked to come back at a later date.
*When you come to the venue, please wear a mask, sanitize your hands and check your temperature
at the gate. Anyone over 37.5° will not be allowed to enter. Thank you for your cooperation.
◆Who needs to submit a tax declaration?
1) Anyone that receives a salary but did
not complete their year-end taxadjustment
2) Anyone who has received a salary from
more than one company/employer during
the year
3) Anyone who left their place of work andstarted a new job in the same year
4) Anyone who did not include information
about their dependents in their year-end
tax adjustment, etc.

◆What do you need to make a tax declaration?
1) My number card, or My number notification card and Identification suchas driver's license, health insurance card, passport, residence card, etc.
2) Declaration form (if you received from the tax office or City Hall)
3) Postcards from the tax office (if you received one)4) The original copy of your certificate of income and withholding tax5) Certificate for deduction; Documentation to prove that you are sending
money to dependents overseas. / National health insurance certificate /National pension certificate / Proof of life insurance fee exemption6) A copy of the bank book (tsuchou) for the bank account you would likeyour tax reimbursement to be sent to (the page which shows your nameand account number)※Municipal certifications and documents are issued upon presentation of your tax return slip. If those who are required
to pay income tax, municipal and prefectural tax do not file their tax returns, they cannot be issued the relevant
documents (proof of income, proof of taxes paid) that are needed in order to apply for changes in residency status, childbenefit, educational support, public housing etc. They may not be able to access other public services, either.
【Inquiries】Kazei-ka, Shiminzei-kakari (Tax Department) TEL 0595-22-9613

Monthly TaxPayments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税Pay by January 31, Monday
Resident Tax 4rd [Shi-Kenmin Zei] / National Health Insurance 7th [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken]【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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Information

しお知らせ

Cancer Screenings

しゅうだん《Check ups available at medical institutions》
You can receive check up for Stomach
cancer, Colon cancer, Prostate cancer, Uterine
cancer and Breast cancer up until February 28that any clinic or hospital in Iga. If you would liketo register for a check up at a clinic or hospital inIga, please contact your clinic or hospital ofchoice directly.

《Group Cancer Screening》【Time】March 12 Sat. 9:30am - 11:30am【Venue】Yumeporis Center【Cancers for Screenings】
Stomach cancer, Colon cancer, Uterine cancer andBreast cancer【How to register】
Register by telephone to Kenko Suishin Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
CancerEligible Age

StomachColon
ProstateUterine
BreastOver 20
Over 20
Over 50, MaleOver 20, Female
Over 30, Female

けん し ん集団ガン健診Group
Under 74
Over 75
1800 yen
800 yen
800 yen
500 yen----1400 yen
500 yen1600 yen
800 yenJoin the National Pension Plan when you turn 20

Medical Institutions
Under 74Over 75
3800 yen
2000 yen
1200 yen
800 yen1000 yen
600 yen1600 yen
700 yen2500 yen
1200 yen
さい

こ く み ん ねん きん

20歳（はたち） になったら 国民年金

The National Pension Plan is a system that supports all working-age people for their retirement and other needs.
In addition to Old-age pension that will support the old age, also there are two other pensions;
Disability pension, which is received in case of disability due to illness or accident
The bereaved pension, which is received by the family members of the deceased pensioner
who was supported by the pensioner.
When you turn 20 years old, the Japan Pension Service (Nihon Nenkin Kikou) will send you
a notice of enrollment in the National Pension Plan, a payment slip and your pension book (Nenkin Techou),excluding those who are already enrolled in an employee pension plan (Kousei Nenkin).
Those who have difficulty paying the National Pension Insurance premiums and wish to use the following systems
need to apply. Please contact the inquiry desk.
◆ The Special Payment System for Students:
If you are a student and your income is below a certain amount, you can defer your pension payment.
◆ Under the exemption and deferment system
If the income of the person, spouse, or head of household in the previous year is below a certain amount, they will
be exempted from paying part or all of the insurance premiums.
【Inquiries】Hoken Nenkin Ka 0595-22-9659

Applications for Public housing will be accepted from January

こ う え い じゅうたく

もうしこみ

公営住宅の 申込

■ Municipal Housing【Application Period】January 11 Tue - 18 Tue, 9am-5pm*If you post your application, it must arrive by January 18 Tue.
【Location and Number Available】
Araki Danchi 1
Kine Danchi 1
Kawai Danchi 1 (parenting household)【How to apply】
Please send your completed application to the Juutaku-ka (City Hall 3F) or City Branches excluding Ueno Branch.
【Lottery】The lottery will take place on February 18 Friday from 9:30am, at Iga City Hall 3F Conference Room 301* If you are not present when the lottery begins, your name will be removed from the list. Please do not be late.
【Applications and Inquiries】Juutaku Ka TEL 0595-22-9737■ Prefectural housing【Application Period】By the end of January【Location and Number Available】
Please check the website of Mie Prefecture or ask Shimin Seikatsu-ka at Tel. 0595-22-9702.
【Eligibility】To apply for this housing, you must meet the following requirements:①Reside or work in Mie.
②Be in need of housing.
③Are up to date in your tax payments.
④If you have been living in public housing, you do not have any outstanding bills or payments (rent, parking fee etc).
⑤Plan to live with family members (including boyfriend, girlfriend).
⑥Have an income within the required bracket to live in public housing.
⑦Have two guaruntors.
Application forms can be found in any municipal office. Ask for the application form “Ken’ei juutaku moushikomi sho”
【Applications and Inquiries】 Iga Nanbu Fudousan Jigyou Kyoudoukumiai
TEL 059-221-6171
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Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

い り ょ う けんこう

じょうほう

医療・健康の情報
あかけん し ん

そ う だん

赤ちゃんの検診と相談

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)

January 11, February 8 and 22
January 13, February 3 and 24

1pm to 2:40pm
1pm to 2:40pm

Medical Emergencies & Assistance

Haitopia Iga 4F
Haitopia Iga 4F

きゅうきゅう い り ょ う

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】Internal Medicine and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Ueno Kuwamachi1615 (Behind Okanami Hospital)

Mon to Sat
8pm-11pm
Sun and Holidays 9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm and 8pm-11pm◆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.
January◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
SunMonTues
Wed Thurs
FriSatHospital Name
Schedule1※Be sure to call before you visit the hospital.

Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

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- 8:45am
MonWedSun, Holidays
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am※The closing time is the time of its following day.

2
3
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
910Okanami
Okanami16
17
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
23
24
OkanamiOkanami30
31
Okanami/Nabari Okanami

4
Nabari
11
Ueno
18
Nabari
25
Ueno

5
Okanami
12
Okanami19
Okanami
26
Okanami6Nabari13
Nabari20
Nabari27
Nabari

7
Ueno
14
Ueno
21
Ueno
28
UenoNabari
8
Ueno
15
Nabari
22
Ueno
29
Ueno

Except pediatricsAdvice & Consulting 相談窓口
そうだん ま ど ぐ ち

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
later. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei Center for reliable, professional advice.

Website■Shimin Seikatsu-ka■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center
City Hall 2F【Open】Mon-Fri, and Sun(2nd & 4th) 9:00-17:00
Facebook【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Tel】0595-22-9629【Tel】0595-22-9702【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi 【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com※Advance reservations are required for visits.

Tips for Everyday LifeAre you paying your taxes properly?

■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult an
administrative scrivener(Gyousei shoshi).
Reservation required.
【Date】Feb 3, Thu
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント
のうぜい

きちんと納税できていますか？

【Taxes in Japan】
In Japan, there is Income Tax paid to the national government and Resident Tax paid to local
governments. Foreigners and Japanese pay the same taxes.
【Income Tax】
Income tax is a tax on income from January to December of the year. If you are working, it is deducted from yoursalary every month. Those who are self-employed should file their own tax returns at the tax office.
【Resident Tax】
The Resident Tax is a tax on the income of the previous year. It is paid to the municipality in which you live as ofJanuary 1 every year.
If you do not pay the tax on time, you will be charged an overdue tax. Furthermore, if you do not pay the tax, it will
be deducted from your salary, and it will also be difficult to obtain a naturalization or permanent residence visa.
Don't forget to pay your taxes!
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各種教室のご案内
Leearning Supprt Class

Japanese Language Class

Sasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo no Kai

きょうしつ

いがに ほ ん ご

Kanji Learning ClassKanji

かいKyousitsu

しょうが く せい

か ん じ きょうしつ

ささゆり 教室

伊賀 日本語の会

小学生 漢字教室

No Class on 1 Jan 2022
Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

Currently on winter break
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【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912

Elementary school students, let's
have fun learning how to write kanji andwhat they mean!
【Date】Wed. 15:30pm – 16:30pm【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】Free(0yen )【Tel】 070-4455-4900

The availability of the course will change depending on COVID-19. Please check with your respective contacts.

Hot Topics

あたら新 しいしお知らせMedical Expenses under National Health Insurance
こ く み んけんこう ほ け ん

い り ょ う ひい り ょ う ひし医療費のお知らせ

しA notice of National Health Insurance medical expenses “国民健康保険 医療費 のお知らせ” will be sent to those who havereceived medical treatment at the Iga City National Health Insurance. Please do not lose this notice, as it can be used
as a statement of medical expense deductions. *It cannot be reissued.
If there are expenses that are not listed in this notice, you need to prepare a "Statement of Deductible MedicalExpenses" based on the receipts issued by the medical institution and attach it to your tax return. Keep receipts for five
years after the tax filing deadline.
【Issue Date】
Early February: Expenses for medical treatment from January to November 2021
Early March: Expenses for medical treatment in December 2021
【Inquiry】Hoken Nenkin-ka Tel:0595-22-9659

Please take a moment to fill out the survey.
Iga International Friendship
Festa 2021 Mini

きょうりょくアンケートに ご協力ください

Applicants must be 18 years oldor older and reside in Iga City.
To realize a society where people recognize each other'scultural backgrounds and diversity, feel comfortable living
together, and create new values together, Iga City iscurrently formulating a plan to promote the interculturalcohesion.
In developing this plan, we will conduct a questionnaire
survey. We would appreciate your cooperation.
Of those who answer the questionnaire and provide theire-mail address, 50 people will be selected by lottery toreceive an ICOCA card worth 2,000yen (including a500yen deposit).

いし こ く さ い こうり ゅう【Date】March 13 Sunday

11am- 3pm

【Venue】Haitopia Iga 5th floor, Main Hall and the foyer【Details】
Let’s enjoy international exchange while world music
plays. Also enjoy many fun events such as hands-on
workshops to experience foreign and Japanese cultures,a photo exhibition showing people and scenes fromaround the world, and a stamp rally to get small world
food gifts. Please come and join us.
【Inquiries】
Iga International Friendship AssociationTel: 070-4455-4900

No questionnaire in English, so if youwould like to answer them, please accessthe Japanese page with furigana.

Have a great time visiting the library!と し ょ か ん

り よ う ほうほうがつよき図書館の 利用方法 ・ １月の 読み聞かせ【How to use the library】
To borrow the books from Iga City municipal library, you haveto make the “Iga Municipal Library Card”Anyone who lives in Iga
City or neighboring towns, working or students in Iga can makea library card for free.
When you apply the card, please show your IDs to confirm your name andaddress. If the card is damaged or lost, a reissue fee of 100 yen is required.
【Business Hours】
9am to 7pm, closed on every Monday, monthly book sorting day(the last business day of every month), special book sorting period in
May and October, and New Year holidays. Please check the librarywebsite for more information.
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が伊賀市国際交流フェスタ 2021 ミニ✿ Anyone can participate in amonthly storytelling session at yourlocal library. (About 30 min to 1 hour)
Date of January
8 Sat 10:3016 Sun 10:3018 Tue 10:3019 Wed 10:3022 Sat 10:3026 Wed 10:3027 Thu 10:30-

Published by Iga-shi Kokusai Kouryuu Kyokai (発行：伊賀市国際交流協会) Tel:070-4455-4900
Editied by Iga-shi Shimin Seikatsu-Ka (編集：伊賀市市民生活課) Tel:0595-22-9702
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