英語情報紙「伊賀」December

２０２２（令和４）年１2 月号

The City Newsletter

122022 No.181

Population of Iga City

87,390Foreign Nationals

5,611

6.42% of Population
End of October, 2022

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.

COVID-19 Updates
Omicron Strain-Compatible Vaccines

しんがた こ ろ な

かんし新型コロナに関するお知らせ

かぶ た い お う

つ い か せっしゅ

オミクロン株対応ワクチン追加接種

Persons 12 years of age or older who have received two or more doses and three months
have passed since the last dose may receive the Omicron strain-compatible vaccine. When you
receive your ticket, make an appointment with your medical institution to receive the vaccination.
Please consider to prevent the spread of infection during holiday season with Omicron strain-compatible vaccine..
【Inquiries】Vaccination Promotion Division
Tel:0595-41-1550
Exclusive Call Center for COVID-19 Vaccination Tel:0120-849-064 (Mon-Sat; 8:30am – 5pm)

To Keep Yourself Safe

セルフケアをしましょう

COVID-19 and influenza are more prevalent in the winter. Take care of your health on a routine basis.
Keep in mind; balanced diet, proper exercise, adequate sleep, and no smoking and drinking in excess.
【Inquiries】Kenko-Suishin Ka Tel:0595-22-9653

Information

しお知らせSubsidies for Price Increases in Electricity, Gas, Food, etc.

ぶ っ か こうとう

き ゅ う ふ きん

物価高騰への給付金Households that fall under either of the following categories will receive an emergency grant of 50,000 yen.
◆Households whose finances have changed◆ Households in which all members are exempt fromrapidly since January 2022
resident tax as of the reference date (September 30, 2022)
Procedures: Please inquire as an application isProcedures: Any applicable household that receives arequired.
confirmation letter should return it.
【Inquiries】Seikatsu Shien-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9674

Business Hours during Holidays
City Hall and Public Offices

し やくしょ

市役所など

Closed from Dec 29 Thu to Jan 3 Tue. (Births,deaths and marriages can be still registered.)

Consulate Holidays

りょうじかん領事館

Most consulates will close over the holidays.
Check with your own consulate for details.

Dental Clinics

は い し ゃ歯医者Treatment hours: 9am to 5pm-Dec 30 Fri
Inahama Shika-iin[Ueno Kataharamachi 2773] Tel:0595-21-0383-Dec 31 Sat
Inoue Shika-iin[Yumegaoka4-2-15]
Tel:0595-23-8421-Jan 2 Mon
Uchida Shika-iin[Ueno Noninmachi 564] Tel:0595-21-0271-Jan 3 Tue
Ootake Shika[Ao1468-1]
Tel:0595-52-1100

Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

ねん ま つ ねん しし

年末年始のお知らせ

Emergency Clinic

おうきゅう し ん り ょ う し ょ

応急診療所

In case of an emergency, if your doctor is not available, pleasecontact Iga Emergency Clinic, Oukyuu Shinryosho. Tel: 0595-22-9990-Dec 29 Thu
8pm -11pm-Dec 30 Fri to Jan 3 Tue
9am-noon, 2pm-5pm,8pm-11pm*The reception closes 30 mins before the end of the consultation.
*No test for COVID-19 or flu. *General internal medicine and pediatrics*Please call ahead if you have a fever or cold symptoms.
The Emergency Clinic will be relocated on January 1.
Add: Kaminosho 1700-1 / Tel: 0595-22-9990(same as before)
Okanami Hospital will also be relocated. Emergency clinic is next to it.

The Second Emergency Care Hospital on Dutyにじ きゅうきゅう びょういん

二次 救 急 病院

Treatment hours: 8:45am to 8:45am the following morning.
(Okanami Hospital: 9am to 8:45am the following morning)-Jan 1 SunNabari-Jan 2 Mon
Ueno-Jan 3 TueNabari*See page 3 for December.

Pay by November 30 Wednesday
Fixed Assets 3rd [Kotei Shisan Zei]
National Health Insurance 6th [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken]【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei KaEnglish1

Tel: 0595-22-9612

Information

しお知らせ

Has your child gotten all their vaccinations?にゅうようじて い き よ ぼ う せっしゅう

乳幼児の 定期予防接種を 受けましょう

You should make sure that your child receives his or her vaccinations as scheduled. If you can't remember if
he or she has received them all, you can check in your parent child notebook (boshi techo).
Please be aware that if your child is no longer in the eligible age range to receive the vaccinations for free, youwill have to bear the cost.
【Inquiries】Kenko-Suishin Ka Tel 0595-22-9653
Vaccinations
Doses
Eligible AgeRotarix
6 ~ 24 wks*Recommended the first dose will beRota
2~3given by 14 wks and 6 days after birth.
Rota Teq
6 ~ 32 wks
Hibbs
1~42 mnths ~ under 5 yrs of age
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
1~4Hepatitis B
3
Under 12 mnths
Combined Shot (Diptheria , Whooping
43 mnths ~ under 7 and half yrs of age
Cough , Tetanus and Polio)
BCG
1Under 12 mnths of age
First Stage1
1~ under 2 yrs of age
Measles Rubella(MR)Second Stage1
Born between April 2, 2016 and April 1, 2017
1~ under 3 yrs of age
Varicella2*Not required for those who have had varicella.
First Stage3
3 ~ under 7and half yrs of age
Japanese Encephalitis
Second Stage1
9 ~ under 13 yrs of age
Combined Shot (DT)1
11~ under 13 yrs of age
・ Females between the ages of 12 and 16 yrs oldequivalent
Cervical Cancer
3・Females born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2006
who have not received a total of three doses of cervicalcancer vaccine in the past. (Catch-up vaccination)

Subsidy for the Elderly Pneumococcus Vaccination

こ う れ い し ゃ は いえ ん きゅうきん

よ ぼ う せっしゅじょせい

高齢者肺炎球菌の予防接種助成【Deadline】March 31, 2023
【Eligibility】Who has never vaccinated in the past and applies (1) or (2)(1) Who becomes 65 this fiscal year (born between April 2, 1957 and April 1, 1958)(2) Who is between 60 and 65 and has a physical disability certificate first grade caused
heart, kidney or respiratory dysfunction or immune dysfunction due to human immunodeficiency virus【Dose】Once【Fee】3,000yen*If you are eligible, you will receive the notification. Make an appointment and get the vaccine at designatedhospitals. *Person who becomes 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 this fiscal year and has never vaccinated in thepast can receive a partial subsidy for vaccination cost. For more details, please contact the following.
【Inquiries】Kenko Suishin-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9653

Make Ready for Winter

ふ ゆ じ た く

冬支度をしましょう◆ Prepare the Water Pipes for the Winter
It is said that the water pipes will freeze up when the temperature falls down below minus 4 degrees. During
this period from December to February, the water pipes freezing up and damage accidents occur frequently invarious places. To avoid these accidents, please cover the outside water pipes or faucets with the lagging
materials, old blankets or cloth and wrap with plastic tape. If the water pipe freeze up and water does not comeout, warm the pipe with tepid water. If you suddenly apply hot water, the pipe bursts.
When the water pipe or faucet breaks, please stop the stopcock and contact at the city
designated water service construction store to fix it.
【Inquiries】
Regarding the water leakage and water supply construction: Suido Komu ka section: Tel 0595-24-0002
Regarding the opening / closing stopper, meter reading, fee: Water Supply Customer Center: Tel 0595-24-0013◆ Prepare your Car for the Winter
Driving your car without any anti-slip measures on the snow-covered or frozen road is against the law. It cancause vehicles to get stuck and obstruct traffic. When it has a heavy snow, the snow melting
agent will be distributed on major roads, but still it would be dangerous without any anti-slip
measures. Please keep driving in reliable and safe with the snow chain or snow tires.
【Inquiries】Iga Kensetsu Jimusho Hozenshitsu Tel:0595-24-8210
Iga Police Department Tel:0595-21-0110
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Health and Medical Information

い り ょ う けんこう

じょうほう

医療・健康の情報

Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

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)

December 6, 20, January 10 and 31
December 8, 22 and January 12

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

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
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.
December◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
SunMonTues
Wed Thurs
FriSat12
3
Hospital Name
Schedule
Except pediatrics

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

45
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
1112
OkanamiOkanami18
19
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
25
26
OkanamiOkanami6Nabari
13
Ueno
20
Nabari
27
Ueno

7
Okanami
14
Okanami21
Okanami28
OkanamiNabari8
Nabari15
Nabari22
Nabari29
Nabari

Ueno
9
Ueno
16
Ueno
23
Ueno
30
Ueno

Nabari
10
Ueno
17
Nabari24
Ueno
31
Nabari※Please contact the hospital before visiting.

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

Tips for Everyday Life

■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】Jan 5 Thu
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント“Shougatsu” The New Year in Japanに ほ ん

しょうがつ日本の 正月It is the most important day in Japan. People clean the house and prepare to welcome the New Year’s God.
●Oomisoka: New Year’s Eve (December 31)
People eat New Year's Eve soba with their family. It means to eat long, thin soba noodles to prolong one's life.
At the midnight, many temples ring the bell 108 times called Joya-no-Kane. It is said this is the number of our worries.
●New Year's Decorations
Shime-kazari: Decoration with shimenawa ropes on the gate or altar to show that the place is sacred.
Kadomatsu or Matsukazari: Decorations made of pine trees and bamboo at the gate.
It is believed the New Year's Gods come down here.
●New Year's Cuisine : Zoni and Osechi-ryori(Osechi Cuisine)
Zoni is a soup with rice cakes in it. Mochi has long been a food eaten on special occasions.
Each region and family has its own unique taste in ingredients and soup.
Osechi-ryori is the cuisine consisting of a box filled with foods that are said to bring goodluck. Each food has its own meaning for the safety and happiness of the family. During thethree days of the New Year's holiday, the Kamado(hearth) gods are asked to take a break sothat the kitchen can be free of cooking, and long-lasting dishes are packed.
●HatsumodeIt is the first visit to a shrine or temple after the new year. People pray for health and happiness in the new year.
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各種教室のご案内
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小学生 漢字教室

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Hot Topics

あたらし新 しい

お知らせ

Garbage Collection and Bringing in over the New Year Holidays

ね んまつ ね ん ししゅうしゅう

も ちこみ

年末年始のごみ収集と持込

The garbage disposal facilities are very busy at this time of year, so please come with time to spare and makesure to separate your garbage in advance. Also please be sure to wear a mask and gloves.
North Area (Ueno, Iga, Shimagahara, Ayama, Oyamada)【Inquiries】Sakura Recycle Center Tel:0595-20-9272▶Garbage of burnable, hard plastics, leather goods, bottles, metal, paper, cloth, oversize, etc.
【Date accepted】Year-End: until December 30 / New Year: from January 4 (Excluding Sat, Sun and holidays)【Where】Sakura Recycle Center (Hatta 3547-13 / Hours: 9am to 4:30pm / Charged)▶Concrete, soil, tile, block, brick, tile, etc.
【Date accepted】Year-End: until December 28 / New Year: from January 4 (Excluding Sat, Sun and holidays)【Where】Funenbutsu-shorijou (Nishitakakura 4631 / Hours: 9am to 4pm / Charged)
South Area (Aoyama) 【Inquiries】Iga Nambu Clean Center Tel:0595-53-1120▶Garbage of burnable and un-burnable【Date accepted】Year-End: until December 29 / New Year: from January 4 (Excluding Sat, Sun and holidays)【Where】Iga Nambu Clean Center(Okugano1990/ Hours: 8:30am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm/ Charged)

The Coming of Age Ceremony, “SEIJIN-SHIKI”

せい じ ん し き

し成人式のお知らせ“SEIJIN-SHIKI” is one of the important ceremonies in Japan. To affirm adult responsibilities and obligations
through the Coming of Age Ceremony. The venue is determined by the district and is listed in the invitation.
【Eligibility】Those born between April 2, 2002 and April 1, 2003 【Date】January 8, Sunday, 1pm【Eligibility】Those born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2004 【Date】Mar 19, Sunday, 1pm【Eligibility】Those born between April 2, 2004 and April 1, 2005 【Date】May 4, Thursday, Holiday*Only those who are eligible for the ceremony will be admitted. A temperature and mask are required.
【Inquiries】Shogai Gakushu-Ka Tel:0595-22-9679* Please check the update on the ceremony on the city website..

Subsidized School Commuter Pass

つうがく て い き け んこうにゅうひ

ほ じ ょ

通学定期券購入費を補助します

Subsidize student train and bus passes for those in need due to COVID-19 and rising prices.
Passes for the Iga Railway Iga line will be subsidized separately. Please apply for each.
【Eligible Students】Students who have an address in the city and commute to school with a commuter pass
【Subsidized Pass】School commuter pass valid for any part of the period from Dec 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023Please come to the city hall with the application form and other necessary documents, or send them by mail.
【Application and Inquiries】Koutsu Seisaku-ka Tel: 0595-22-9663

Winter Break Study Session 冬休みの学習会
ふゆやすYear-End Traffic Safety Campaign in Mie

がくしゅうかいねんまつこうつうあんぜん

けんみんうんどう

年末交通安全 県民運動

【Date】January 5, 2023, Thursday 10am-4pm【Venue】Haitopia Iga【Capacity】First 30【Fee】Free【Eligibility】Elementary and junior high school students
with international connections【Details】Winter break homework and exchange activities*Applications must be submitted between Dec 5 and 23.
【Inquiries】Tabunka Kyousei-Ka Tel:0595-22-9702【Period】December 1 - 10【Intensive Points】1) Prevention of traffic
accidents for children and the elderly
2) Priority to pedestrians at the crossing
3) Protect yourself with seat belt and child’s seat4) The eradication of drunk driving【Inquiries】Jumin-ka Tel:0595-22-9638

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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