英語情報紙「伊賀」August２０２３（令和５）年８月号

2023

No.189The City Newsletter

８Population of Iga City

86,334Foreign Nationals

5,711

6.62% of Population
End of June 2023

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

しお知らせ
ぶ っ か こうとう

Introducing support projects for rising prices

たい

し え ん じぎょう

しょう かい

物価高騰に対する支援事業を紹介します

In view of the increased burden caused by rising prices, 30,000 per household is provided to households
that fall into one of the following categories.
【Eligibility】①Households that all members are exempted from flat-rate local resident tax for the year 2023
②Households with a sudden change in household finances since January 2023
【Application Deadline】October 31 Tuesday【Inquiries】Seikatsu Shien-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9674

Free basic water charges for four months

す い ど う き ほ ん りょうきん

げつかん む り ょ う

水道基本料金を 4 か月間無料にします

In order to reduce the burden on citizens and businesses affected by high prices, basic water charges will bewaived for four months from August 2023.
【Target Meter Reading Months】
Meter reading from July to October 2023(Billed between August and November 2023)【Inquiries】Jyouge Suidou-bu Eigyou-ka☎0595-24-0003

Obon Schedule for Public Offices, Banks and Dental Emergency
ぼん き か ん ち ゅ う

かんこうちょう

は い し ゃえいぎょう

お盆期間中 官公庁と歯医者の営業

Public Offices： Public institutions such as City Hall and banks will remain open during summer holidays, Obon
period (around August 10-16, however, August 11 is a national holiday, and 12,13 are weekend off), when employees
in the private sector are on vacation. If there is paperwork or other procedures you have been unable to carry out
because of your busy daily schedule, take advantage of these days to catch up on them.
Dental Clinics： In a dental emergency in Obon period, please refer to the following.
Make a reservation call before visiting and see the dentist with the insurance certificate. Open 9am - 5pm●August 13, Sunday
Shika Takeda Iin Tel: 0595-21-0125 / Ueno Kuwamachi 1991
●August 15, Tuesday
Uchida Shika Iin Tel: 0595-21-0271 / Ueno Noninmachi 564【Inquiries】Iryo Fukushi Seisaku-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9705
いがし こ く さ い こうり ゅう

Iga International Exchange Festa 2023 伊賀市国際交流フェスタ 2023
Experience international exchange through songs and dances from around the world. There will be a Japaneseand foreign culture experience corner and foreign food stalls. There will also be a stamp rally and a raffle for Iga
products.
【Date】The 1st October, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m. *Rain-out【Venue】Toretateichi Hizokko Parking Lot, Hirano Nishimachi 1-1, Iga Cityいがし こ く さ い こうり ゅう

しゅってんしゃ ぼ し ゅ う

Stallholders at the International Exchange Festa wanted! 伊賀市国際交流フェスタ出店者募集
Those wishing to set up a stall should read the 'Stall Village Application Guidelines' on the Iga
International Association's website, fill in the application form and apply to the Iga International
Association. Applications can be made by phone or in person.
【Application will start】August 7 Monday
For more information on details, including how to apply, please visit our website or contact us.
【Inquiries】
Iga International Friendship Association
Tel:070-4455-4900
Ueno Marunouchi 500, Iga-shi, Haitopia Iga 4F

Monthly TaxPayments
こんげつのうぜい今月の納税

Pay by August 31 Thursday
Resident Tax[Shi Kenmin Zei]
The Second Period
National Health Insurance Tax [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken Zei] The Second Period【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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お知らせ

The welfare medical expense subsidy system for children will be expanded.
ふく しい りょう ひ じ ょ せい せい どかくだい

こどもの福祉医療費助成制度が拡大されます

The system of Fukushi-Iryouhi-Josei-Seido subsidizes a part of the expenses paid at medical institutions for thefollowing people. If you have not applied before, please consult with us.
If you are currently receiving this subsidy, you will receive a new eligibility certificate in late August.
🔶People with disability(1) Level 1 to 3 of Physical Disability Certificate (Shintai-Shougaisha-Techou)(2) Level A or B of Rehabilitation Certificate (Ryoiku-Techo)(3) Level 1 or 2 of Mental Disability Certificate (Seishin-Shougaisha-Hoken-Fukushi-Techou)
🔶Single-Parent Families ＊There are income limits for the person and dependents.
Any of the following: (1) Children under 18 of single-parent families, and their father or mother(2) Children under 18 without a father or mother, and their caregivers(3) Children under 18 whose father or mother is severely disabled, and their father or mother🔶Child Children until March 31 after they turn 15 years old.
＊Income limits for parents will be removed starting in September. Application forms have been
distributed to newly eligible households, so please complete the procedures by the deadline.
＊Payment at medical institutions in Mie prefecture will be free by showing the yellow eligibility card.
Please contact us for more information on procedures, etc.
【Inquiries】 Insurance and Pensions Division (Hoken-Nenkin Ka) Tel: 0595-22-9660

Child Care Benefit and Special Child Care Benefit

じ ど う ふ よ う て あ てとくべつ じ ど う ふ よ う て あ て

児童扶養手当 ・ 特別児童扶養手当

If you are receiving Child-Care Benefit or Special Child-Care Benefit, it is required to submit an annual report of yourcurrent situation and income status. Please check the notice you will receive in early August.
🔶Child Care Benefits (Jidou Fuyou Teate) Update
You will need to complete the procedures in person at Kodomo-Mirai ka or at the local branch offices.
【Period】 August 1 Tuesday to August 31 Thursday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and （National）holidays*If you do not submit your application, you will not be able to receive the allowance after November.
🔶Special Child Care Benefits (Tokubetsu Jidou Fuyou Teate) Update of Income Status
You will need to complete the procedures at Kodomo-Mirai ka or at the local branch offices.
【Period】 August 10 Thursday to September 11 Monday, excluding Saturdays and Sundays*If you do not submit your application, you will not be able to receive the allowance after August.
*These updates are required to ensure that you still meet the requirements to receive the benefits.
*Update forms cannot be submitted to the child care support center at Haitopia.
【Inquiries】 Kodomo-Mirai ka Tel: 0595-22-9677と く べ つ し ょ う がい し ゃ て あ てしょう がい じ ふ く し て あ てSpecial Disability Benefit and Welfare Benefit for Disabled Children 特別障害者手当 ・ 障害児福祉手当
Special Disability Benefits (Tokubetsu Shougaisha Teate) <¥27,980/month>【Eligibility】Persons 20 years of age or older, homebound with severe physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities
who require special care at all times.
Welfare Benefit for Disabled Children (Shougaiji-Fukushi-Teate) <¥15,220/month>【Eligibility】Persons under 20 years of age who have physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities and requireconsistent care.
◆To be certified: Upon request from the applicant (or guardian for disabled children), certification will be granted
after examination.
*Those who receive pensions for disabilities and those who have income above a certain amount are excluded.
◆To Update: It is required to submit an annual report of your current situation and income status.
【Period】 August 10 Thursday to September 11 Monday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays＊If you do not submit your application, you will not be able to receive the allowance in the future as well.
【Inquiries】 Shougai Fukushi Ka TEL 0595-22-9656, or each City Hall Branch offices.

On Thursdays, the City Hall has the Extended Certificate Windows until 7:30 P.M.
も く よ う び

しょうめい ま ど ぐ ちえんちょう

木曜日は 証明窓口を延長しています

Jumin-ka (Resident Section): Certificate of residence (Juumin-hyou), official copy of the family
register (Koseki Tohon or Koseki-shohon), registering your seal (Inkan-shoumei), and etc.
＊Required your photographic ID for the services℡：0595-22-9645
Kazei-ka(Tax Section): Registration of motorized bicycles, consultation about Resident Tax, and etc.
℡：0595-22-9613
Shuzei-ka (Revenue Section): Certificate of income, proof of tax payment, consultation on tax payment and etc.
＊If you need your city tax certificate immediately, please bring your receipt or bank book.
℡：0595-22-9612 for Municipal Tax and consultation℡：0595-22-9615 for tax certification
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じょうほうHealth and Medical Information

医療・健康の情報

Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

赤ちゃん健診と相談

あかけん し ん

そ う だんIn Iga, checkup examinations are available at 18 months and 3 years. Notifications will be sent out to homes
with children 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)

Aug 22, Sep 5, Sep 26
Aug 3, Aug 24, Sep 14

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】Internal Medicine and pediatrics
Mon to Sat
8pm-11pm【Address】 Iga-shi Ueno Kaminosho1700-1
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 available)◆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.
◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
※Be sure to call before you visit the hospital.
Hospital Name
Schedule
AugustUeno 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
SunMonTues
Wed Thurs
1235pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Except pediatrics
Nabari Okanami Nabari
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
678
910
Okanami/Nabari Okanami Ueno Okanami Nabari
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
1314
15
16
17
Mon
Wed
Sun, HolidaysOkanami
Okanami Nabari Okanami Nabari
5pm8:45am
5pm- 9am
9am-8:45am
20
21
22
2324
※The closing time is the time of the following day. Okanami/Nabari Okanami Ueno Okanami Nabari
27
Okanami28
Okanami29
Nabari30
OkanamiFriSat

4
Ueno
11
Ueno
18
Ueno
25
Ueno

5
Nabari
12
Ueno
19
Nabari26
Ueno

31
Nabari

そうだん ま ど ぐ ち

Advice & Consulting 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 yourday to day life. This service is free. If you have any problems or difficulties, don’t leavethem until later. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei Center for reliable, professionaladvice.
■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center【Tel】0595-22-9629■Tabunka Kyousei-Ka
Website【Open】Mon-Fri 9:00 ~ 17:00【Tel】0595-22-9702
Sun(2nd & 4th) 9:00 ~ noon
【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno
Marunouchi, Igashi
City Hall 2FFacebook【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com

Tips for Everyday Life
September 10 is Sewerage Day■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】Sep 10, Sun
9:30 ~ noon

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント
がつにちげすいどう

ひ9月10日は下水道の日

Sewerage systems play a major role in protecting our sanitary life and preserving the quality of rivers and otherpublic water bodies.
Recently, there have been frequent incidents of sewer system failures due to clogging of sewer pipes with foreign
substances that do not dissolve in water.
Please note the following to ensure long and comfortable use of sewerage facilities, please note the following.
＊Do not let oil run off!
＊Do not flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet.
＊Do not flush anything that will not dissolve in water and clog water pipes＊Use environmentally friendly detergents made from naturally derived ingredients.

【Inquiries】 Jyouge-suidou-bu Gesuidou-ka tel 0595-24-2137 fax0595-24-2138
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か く し ゅ きょうしつ

あんない

各種教室のご案内
Learning Support ClassJapanese Language ClassSasayuri 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

Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.

(August is the summer holiday
period, so please check thewebsite and Facebook page for thelatest information)【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Venue】Sogo Fukushi Kaikan 2F【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912

Elementary school students, let's
have fun learning how to write kanji
and what they mean!
(Closed on 8/30, please check thelatest information of the association)【Date】Wed. 10:30am – 11:30am【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】Free ( 0 yen )【Tel】 070-4455-4900*No class on August 12.
【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

あたらしHot Topics 新 しいお知らせ
けんこうしんさう

Get a health check-up 健康診査を受けましょう◆Health checkup
Tickets are sent to people aged 40 and over who are enrolled in theNational Health Insurance scheme and to those who have enrolled inthe late-stage elderly healthcare scheme by 31 August.
◆National Health Insurance Simplified Physical Check-up
Tickets are sent to applicants. Before the examination, an officeappointment is required at the medical institution. Please make an
appointment within the implementation period. If you wish to cancel, be
sure to contact Hoken Nenkin-ka.
【Deadlines for implementation】 November 30 Thu for both
＊ It may be difficult to make an appointment as the deadline
approaches. We recommend that you see a doctor as soon as possible.
【Inquiry】Hoken Nenkin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9659 Fax：0595-26-0151

Illuminated Events around theCastle ライトアップお城のまわり
August 12 Sat. and 13 Sun
しろ6:30pm- 9pm
Come to enjoy fantastically
illuminated Ueno Castle and its
surroundings, concerts, dance
performances, food trucks etc.
Special Evening Hours:
Ueno Castle (until 8pm)
Museums (until 9pm)
[Inquiry】Executive Committee
Tel:0595-22-9825に ほ ん ご こ う ざ

Easy Japanese Language Courses やさしい日本語講座
The Japanese language that simplifies the words we use in our daily life is called "easy Japanese. Let's
learn about easy Japanese.
【Date & Venue】The 1st lecture : September 10 Sunday, 10:30 am - Noon at Yumeporisu Center
The 2nd lecture: October 15 Sunday, 10:00am - Noon at Ueno Tobu-chiku-ShiminCenter＊Two consecutive lectures. Please attend both days.
＊Advance registration is required. For more information, please visit the Iga International Association
website or call the following number.
【Application and Inquiry】IIFA(Iga International Friendship Association) TEL:070-4455-4900
よう ちえん

せつめい かいKindergarten (Youchien) Orientation Meeting 幼稚園の説明会
You can visit and access for explanation of each kindergarten's characteristics, educational policy,and daily life.【Inquiries】Hoiku-Youchien Ka Tel:0595-22-9655
Nintei-Kodomo-en
Aoyama Yosami Youchienにんていえん
あおやまよ う ち え ん
認定こども園 青山よさみ幼稚園

Tosei-no-oka Youchien
とうせい
おか よ う ち え ん
桃青の丘幼稚園

Hakuhou Youchien
はくほう よ う ち え ん
白鳳幼稚園

DateTime
AddressPhone

Sep 10 Sun
10am-11:30am(open9:30am)
Ueno-Marunouchi 177-1
0595-26-5770

Childcare
Reservation,Application

Between Aug 21 and 31

Aug 26 Sat
10:30am-11:30am(open 10:00am)
Ueno-Iyomachi 1067-1
0595-21-0091
No childcare.
Between Aug 16 and 25

Enrollment in Elementary Schoolし ょ う が っこ う

Aug 19 Sat
10am-11am(open 9:45am)
Kashio 1397-140595-52-0433
Between Aug 1 and 16にゅうがく て つづ小学校の入学手続き

If you are a resident of Iga and hoping to enroll your child in elementary school from April 2024, please
read carefully the letter which you should have received in the post, and complete the application as
possible as early.
【Eligibility】 Children of foreign nationality born between April 2, 2017 and April 1, 2018
【Paperwork to Submit】 School enrollment application form, written pledge, questionnaire, identification for boththe child and their guardian (Zairyu card, passport, etc.)【Application Period】 August 14-21【Submit Application to】 Gakkou Kyouiku-ka TEL 0595-22-9648
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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