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Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

March2022

Ichinoseki International Association/Ichinoseki ILC Promotion Division
Translated excerpts from the public Ichinoseki newsletter, ‘I-style’.

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

Feb 18 ~ present

3rd dose (booster shot)
This information as of Feb 18, is subject to change.
Any changes such as the type of vaccine administered, who is eligible for the vaccine etc.,
will be made public via the Ichinoseki City Homepage and the city newsletter ‘I-style’.

Vaccinations arefree of charge【When can I get my 3rd dose?】
Eligible persons

Timeline for 3rd dose eligibility
Dec 2021～Feb 2022

People who go to/work atfacilities for outpatient services(day service /outpatient
care/day care/outpatient
rehabilitation, etc.)

2021April～August

People over 65 years of age

2021June～July

People 18 to 64 years of age

MarchApril

May Onwards

The dates within the arrows show
the time frame of 2nd dose

2021August～
September
2021July ～September

2021October

2021November
onward* People who are hospitalized can get their 3rd dose if more than 6 months have passed since their 2nd dose.
For details, please enquire at your hospital.
【When will I receive my Vaccination Ticket?】Time frame of 2nd dose

When vaccination tickets will be sent

Before August 31 2021

Sent by mail on February 14 2021（Monday）

September 1 2021 ～ September 30 2021

Will be sent by mail on February 24 2022（Thursday）

October 1 2021 ～ October 31 2021

Will be sent by mail on March 22 2022 （Tuesday）

November 1 2021 onwards

Until further notice*

For those who had their 2nd dose by August 2021 and did not receive their vaccination ticket, contact the Health*Promotion Division or the Health and Welfare Division of each branch.
Reservations can be made once you receive your vaccination ticket
Please opt for the vaccine that is available to you first rather than choosing venue or vaccine type.

【Persons eligible for 1st and 2nd dose】(1) Persons who will be 12 years old after February 2022 (a vaccination ticket will be sent on the last day of theirbirth month).
(2) Persons who have not been vaccinated that newly moved to Ichinoseki after February 2022.
(3) Persons who could not be vaccinated due to illness or other reasons/Persons who haven’t been able to get theirsecond dose.

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Vaccinations for Children （5～11）
Number of doses

2 （The second dose is administered 3 weeks after the first dose）

Fee

0 yen （the vaccines are free of charge）

Vaccine type

Pfizer （for children）
Ichinoseki Gymnasium（U dome）
Dates

Venue/time
When reservations canTimes

First dose

Second dose

March 20 (Mon)

April 10 (Tue)April 17 (Sun)May 8 (Sun)

April 24 (Sun)May 15 (Sun)be madeReservationcommencement

9:00am～12:00pm
1:00pm～4:00pm

8 Medical InstitutionsFirst dose

Vaccine time and date

March/April

After March 9（Wed）,
date/time decided by medical institution*Time and day will vary depending on
institution

March 1 (Tue)9：00am～■ The time and date of vaccination may change depending on the supply
status of the vaccine.
How to make areservation

Flow①Online②Call Center 0 1 2 0 - 0 3 3 - 5 6 7*Reservations cannot be made at medical facilities

Reception → Preliminary examination → Vaccination → Issuance of vaccine
certificate → Health observation (15-30 minutes)
1. Please read the information that arrives with the vaccination ticket
2. Children to be accompanied by a guardian
3. Please sit quietly during the 15 to 30 minute observation time after vaccination.

What to do on the day

4. Things to bring: ① Preliminary examination slip with vaccination ticket②Certificate of Vaccination for COVID-19 (a proof of vaccination sticker will
be applied once the child has been vaccinated) ③ Maternal and childhealth handbook ④ Health insurance card
5. If the child has a fever or is feeling sick, postpone the vaccination
6. Clothes that make it easy to access child’s upper arm/shoulders■ On Tuesday, February 22, vaccination tickets were sent to eligible persons(children born between April 2010 and April 2017).

Dispatch of vaccination
tickets■ Persons born in March 2010 will also receive a vaccination ticket/vaccination
can be administered once the child is 12 years old (see below for details).
■ For children who recently turned 5 years old, tickets will be sent on the last
day of their birth month.

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3《To families of children celebrating their 12th birthday since the launch of theCOVID-19 vaccination for children (April-June 2022)》

Important notes■ The target age of the vaccine for children will be determined based on the age
at the time of the first vaccination.
■ If a child was 11 years of age at the time of the first dose and turns 12 by thetime of the second dose, the second dose administered will also be the vaccine
for children.
■ If a child is 11 years of age and has yet to be vaccinated with the vaccine forchildren, please opt for the vaccine for children aged 12 and up for first andsecond doses after they become 12 years of age.

Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 （toll free number）
Time：9：00am～9:00pm (everyday)
Language assistance in English and Chinese

Ichinoseki Official Linefor more information

Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160 or the health and welfare section at any branch一関市多言語情報

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Notifications from Ichinoseki City
Civic Division counter among others toopen on Saturday and Sunday

Moving out notifications can now be filed
online●When：March 19 (Sat）,20 (Sun), 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun),
April 2 (Sat）, 3 (Sun)●Where： Ichinoseki City Hall, Senmaya branch,Ichinoseki Community Health Center●Time：8:30am～12:00pm

When moving from Ichinoseki to another municipality,
you can use your My Number Card from yoursmartphone to complete the notification of moving out
procedure.
* A separate procedure for moving in is required at themunicipal office at the city where you are relocating.
● People who can apply online
Persons who have a smartphone that supports My
Number Card
[Inquires]
Notification of moving out: Ichinoseki City Hall Civic
Division 0191-21-8310
Online application: Ichinoseki City Hall General Affairs
Division 0191-21-8633

ContentConsultation counter

Resident transfer
notifications (movingaddress etc.), family register
notifications, family
register/resident cardcertificate issuance, stampregistration, tax certificate
issuance, temporary car
operation permit, prefectural
revenue stamp sales

Ichinoseki City Hall Civic
Division
0191-21-8310

Various notifications ofNational Health Insurance/National Pension, variousapplications for medical carefor the elderly/medicalexpense subsidy

Ichinoseki City Hall
National Health Insurance
and Pension Division0191-21-8343
Senmaya Civic Division0191-53-3945
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax
Division
0191-21-8241
Senmaya Civic Division0191-53-3943
Child Care Support
Division
0191-21-2165
Senmaya Branch Healthand Welfare Division0191-53-3956
Water Services Customer
Center (City Hall)0191-21-8562

Inquiries about city taxes

Notification of childallowance, childcare,issuance of maternity/infant
health checkup slip,
issuance of infant
vaccination ticket
Procedures for starting andstopping the use of waterservices

Senmaya Branch Office
Civic Division0191-53-3945* Issuance of My Number Card or passport applications
cannot be performed* Please contact the counter in charge in advance* Please bring your ID such as a driver’s license. Residence
Card, passport and other documents you may need to verify
your identity.

Livelihood support consultations
Consultations will be provided to help relieve COVID19-related worries and anxieties.
● Date/Time: Saturday, March 19th, 10:00am- 3:00 pm● Location: Ichinoseki City General Welfare Center/
Senmaya Rural Labor Welfare Center● Contents that can be consulted:(1) Consultation for people who are having trouble intheir day to day(2) Consultation for borrowing money(3)Consultation for children (consult at the Ichinoseki
City General Welfare Center)[Inquiries]
Ichinoseki City Council of Social Welfare
0191-23-6020
Consultation for working pregnant women
If you are having trouble with anxiety/stress/work due
to the novel coronavirus, please contact us● Date: 8:30 am-5:15pm (weekdays)● Cost: Free
● Consultation window opening period:
Until Thursday, March 31【Inquiries】 Iwate Labor Bureau Employment,Environment/ Equality Office 019-604-3010

Spring break food pantry
Distribution of food for single parent homes who are struggling in their daily lives.
You can also seek advice on day-today issues
WhenWhere

Who is eligible

Ichinoseki City General
March 19（Sat）
Single parents raising children on their own
Welfare Center* A household with a child or children in the third year of
10：00am ～Senmaya Rural Labor
high school or younger who are not working.
4:00pmWelfare Center● How to apply: Please apply using the advance application form on the Ichinoseki Council of Social Welfare website.
● Application date: Until Monday, March 14[Inquiries] Ichinoseki City Council of Social Welfare 0191-23-6020

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5Further resources

Iwate Prefecture
Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information

Iwate International Association

Ichinoseki City English Guide

Ichinoseki InternationalAssociation

Consultation for foreign residents about various
issues such as foreign residency qualifications(visa) and troubles in everyday life. Japanese family
and friends of foreigners are also welcome.

TEL: 019-654-8900
Hours: 9:00am～8:00pm

Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information such as what to do inan emergency, where evacuation centers are,welfare incentives, how to dispose of garbage, andhow to go about notification procedures at city hall.

TEL: 0191-34-4711
Consultation services for foreign residents available.
Staff can speak English and have tools to assist inother languages.

Hours: 9:00～18:00（Closed Thurs/holidays/Dec.29~Jan.3）

Are you having a problem with your visa, nationality,
family, work, everyday living, discrimination,
domestic violence, confinement, or humantrafficking?
Consultation can be made by toll-free number,
Facebook messenger, or through an online chatsystem

Yorisoi Hotline

Specialized line forforeigners in Iwate, Miyagi,
Fukushima:
0120-279-226

AMDA Medical Information
Center〔特定非営利活動法人 AMDA 国際医療情報センター〕

Telephone Consultation for medical matters
Free consultation & interpreting service
Connection fees will apply

TEL: 03-6233-9266
Hours: 10:00am～4:00pm（Monday～Friday）

Doctors on Duty
(Nights/Holidays)

Scan the QR code below for doctors that are on duty at night(18:00-20:00) and on duty on Sundays/holidays.
To double check the available facilities, call the Ichinoseki City Hall on
0191-21-2111.
If it's a medical emergency, be sure to call 119.