英語情報紙「伊賀」April 2023 No.185

２０２３（令和５）年４月号

The City Newsletter

４Population of Iga City

86,790Foreign Nationals

5,640

6.50% of Population
End of February, 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.

Calender during Golden Week

えいぎょう

しゴールデンウィーク営業のお知らせ

Oukyuu Shinryosho (Emergency Room) Tel:0595-22-9990【Hours】❖May 3, 4, 5 and 7:
9am-noon, 2pm-5pm, 8pm-11pm❖May 6:8pm-11pm- Reception will close 30 minutes before. - Flu and COVID19 tests are not available
Dental Clinics on Duty 【Hours】9am- 5pm❖May 3: Ooya Shika Iin Tel:0595-23-4184
Midorigaoka Honmachi 4175
❖May 4: Okada Shika Iin Tel: 0595-21-0015
Ueno Nouninmachi 385-1❖May 5: Okamura Shika Tel: 0595-22-2555
Saimyouji 697-1- Make a phone call in advance.
- For consultations other than those listed above, call theEmergency Medical Information Center. Tel: 059-229-1199

Emergency Hospitals on Duty
【Hours】8:45am-8:45am of the following day
Okanami: 9am -8:45am of the following day❖May 3: Okanami❖May 4: Nabari❖May 5: Ueno Shimin❖May 6: Nabari❖May 7: Okanami and Nabari【Inquiries】Iryou Fukushi Seisaku-ka
Tel: 0595-22-9705【The consulates】 Most consulates will close for several days over the holidays. Check your consulates for details.
【The City Hall or government offices】 The City Hall or government offices will close on holidays.
【Banks and post offices】 The banks and post offices will close on holidays.
【Garbage Collection】Garbage is collected according to your district's calendar.
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お知らせIga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center Schedule

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伊賀市多文化共生センターの利用

Welcome to the Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center on the 4th floor of the Haitopia Iga Building.
【Hours】Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, the 2nd and 4th Sunday 9am - Noon
【Address】500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi 【Phone】0595-22-9629* English-speaking advisor is available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
* Check the website for the Sunday schedule. URL: http:// iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com/【Inquiries】Tabunka-Kyousei-Ka Tel:0595-22-9702

Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Suishin Plan

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伊賀市多文化共生推進プラン

Iga-shi TabunkaKyousei Suishin
Plan Phase1
Japanese ver.
onlyThe "Iga City’s Promotion Plan for Intercultural Cohesion -Phase 1-" has been established.
We aim to make Iga City a place where all residents, both international and Japanese, can feel comfortable byworking together to build a community. It is a plan to achieve an intercultural society through mutual understanding
and cooperation among various people, organizations, and businesses. More opportunities will be created forinternational residents to play an active role, and all of you are invited to help with this.

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 most important Japanese ceremonies to affirm adult responsibilities andobligations. People of the relevant age will receive an invitation. People of the relevant age will receive
an invitation.Those who do not receive an invitation, such as those who live outside the city, must
present their ID at the reception desk on the day of the ceremony.
【Eligibility】Those born between April 2, 2004 and April 1, 2005
【Date】May 4, Thursday, Holiday, 1pm (Reception 12:30pm)【Venue】Iga-shi Bunka Kaikan (Saimyouji3240)【Inquiries】Shogai Gakushu-Ka Tel:0595-22-9679* Please check the update on the ceremony on the city website..
Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

Pay by May 1 Monday
Fixed Assets the 1st [Kotei-Shisan Zei]
【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei KaEnglish1

Tel: 0595-22-9612

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お知らせ

Brain Checkup(Nou Dock) / Brief Checkup(Kan’i Ningen Dock)のうか ん い にんげん

脳ドック・簡易人間ドック

These are available to all those enrolled in the Iga City National Health Insurance program.
【How to Apply】(1) On a postcard with a 63 yen stamp, write that you would like to get “Nou dock” or “kan’iningen dock” checkup along with your address, name, date of birth and phone number. One postcard per person.
(2) You can also access and apply online using the QR code found in the city's PR magazine.
【Deadline】May 1 Monday※Lottery will be held if capacity is exceeded.
※If members of your household are behind with national health insurance payments,it will not be possible foranyone in that household to use the service.
【Inquiries】Hoken-nenkin Ka Tel:0595-22-9659
Eligibility
PeriodDetails
Locations
Cost

Brain Checkup (Nou Dock)
Enrolled in national health insurance, born between
2 June 1948 and 1 June 1983
Between 1 Jun 2023 and 29 Feb 2024
Body measurements, blood pressure, blood test,
urine test, liver test, kidneys test, body fat, bloodsugar, uric acid, electrocardiogram, MRI, MRA etc
Okanami Hospital, Ueno Shimin Hospital,
Kanamaru Nou Sekitsui Geka Clinic
9, 500yen (Out of 37,100yen)

Brief Checkup (Kan-i Ningen Dock)
Enrolled in national health insurance, born between 2 June 1948and 1 June 1993
Between 1 Jun and 30 Nov 2023
Body measurements, chest examination, blood pressure, bloodtest, urine test, stool test, liver test, kidneys test, body fat, bloodsugar, uric acid, electrocardiogram, chest, abdominal x-ray
Designated medical institutions in the city
8,700yen (Out of 35,800yen)

Notification of Immunizations for FY2023
Vaccinations

Eligible Age

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予防接種のお知らせ

NotesDoses1(Rotaix) 6-24 wks

2Take 25(Rotatec) 6-32 wks

3Take 3 doses, 4 wks after the previous doseHibbs

2 mths - 5 yrs

1-4

Streptococcus Pneumoniae

2 mths - 5 yrs

1-4

Number of doses may change based on when immunisation begins.
Speak to the doctor for confirmation.

Hepatitis B

Under 12 mths

3

Take 2nd dose 4 wks after 1st dose, take 3rd dose 20 wks after 1st dose.

1st dose in first stage 2 mths - 7.5 yrs

3

Between 2 mths and 1yr, 3 shots spread within 3-8 wks.

Additional dose in 12-18 mths after 1st dosefirst stage
until 7.5 yrs of age

1

Immunity increases with a booster shot 1-1.5yrs after 3rd dose.

Under 12 mths

1

Take between 5 - 8 mths after birth.

First stage

1 - 2 yrs of age

1

Take as early as possible after first birthday.

Second stage

Born between April 22017 and April 1 20181

The vaccination period is only one year.
Take as early as possible when the target period comes.

1 - 3 yrs of age

2

2 shots spread over 6 mths after first birthday.

3 - 7.5 yrs

2

Two doses within 1-4 wks of each other between 3-4 yrs of age.

Additional dose in Take 1yr after first dosefirst stage
before 7.5yrs of age.

1

Take about one year after first 2 doses.

Second stage

1

Take as soon after 9th birthday as possible.

Rota

Combined Shot-Diphtheria-WhoopingCough-Tetanus-PolioBCG
Measles
Rubella(MR)
Varicella

1st dose first stage
JapaneseEncephalitis

9 - 13 yrs of agendstdose 4 wks after 1 dose*Those born between April 2, 1995~ April 1, 2007 who have not completed the stages 1&2 can receive any outstanding
shots by 20yrs of age.
DTBetween 11 - 13 yrs of age

1Girls aged 12 ( 6th grade) to 16 yrs old
Cervical Cancer*Girls born between April 2, 1997 and April 1,
2007

Take as soon after 11th birthday as possible.

In addition to bivalent(2) and quadrivalent(4) vaccines, routine
2 or 3 vaccination with the 9-valent vaccine will be available from April 2023.
(In principle, the same vaccine is administered)*They are not being actively vaccinated according to government policy and can receive a catch-up vaccination.
Please see the city's website for more information.

※Make a reservation for your vaccination in advance. ※Immunizations are free of charge only at eligible ages.
Mumps Vaccination is also subsidized. Eligible ages: 1 to under 4 years old / Subsidy limit: 2,500 yen x 1 time
※It is recommended to be vaccinated before the age of 3 years old, the age at which the disease is most likely to occur.
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■Pneumococcal Vaccination for the Elderly 高齢者 肺 炎 球 菌 の予防接種
Those who turn 65 this year are eligible for pneumococcal vaccination. The cost of thevaccination is 3,000 yen. After receiving the notice, please make an appointment directly withthe respective medical institution.
【Inquires】Kenko Suishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
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Health and Medical Information

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医療・健康の情報
あか

Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

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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)

April 11, 25 and May 23
April 20 and May 11

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

Haitopia Iga 4F
Haitopia Iga 4F

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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
Sun and Holidays

8pm-11pm
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.
April◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
SunMonTues
Wed Thurs
FriSat1
Hospital Name
Schedule
Except pediatrics
Nabari

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 Holidays5pm - 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 the following day.

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56
7
8
Okanami/Nabari Okanami Nabari Okanami Nabari
Ueno
Ueno
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OkanamiOkanami Ueno Okanami Nabari
UenoNabari
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Ueno
Ueno
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OkanamiOkanami Ueno Okanami NabariUeno
Ueno30※Please contact the hospital before visiting.
Okanami/Nabari
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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 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 9am - 5pm【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
FacebookSun(2nd & 4th) 9am - Noon
【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 Life

■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】May 11 Thu
1:30pm - 4pm

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生 活 のヒント

Don't Bring Meat into Japan!

にくもちこみきんし肉の持込禁止

Animal quarantine information for travelers to Japan.
Several people have been arrested on suspicion of illegally importing livestock products using
international parcels.（March 1, 2022）
Those who illegally bring in livestock products are subject to imprisonment for up to threeyears or a fine of up to 3 million yen (up to 50 million yen for corporations).
Violators would be punishable with imprisonment or fine.
▶You cannot bring meat products, such as meat, ham, sausages and bacon, into Japan frommost countries without inspection certificate.
▶Please inform your family and acquaintances overseas not to send meat products while you are staying in Japan.
▶If by any chance you have received meat products that was not inspected, you need to notify yournearest Animal Quarantine Service immediately.
【Inquiries】
Chubu Airport Branch Office, Animal Quarantine Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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各種教室のご案内
Learning Support ClassJapanese Language ClassSasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

きょうしついささゆり 教室がに ほ ん ごKanji Learning ClassKanjiかいKyousitsu

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伊賀 日本語の会

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小学生 漢字教室

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No Class on April 5.
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【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm【Date】 Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Date】 Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Venue】
SogoFukushi
Kaikan 2F【Fee】 Free ( 0 yen )【Fee】 200yen / class【Fee】 200yen / class【Tel】 070-4455-4900【Tel】 0595-23-0912【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612
The status of the classes will depend on the pandemic situation. Please check with the contacts for each class.

Hot Topics

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お知らせ

Financial Support for Taxi etc Services for the Severely Disabled

じゅうどしょう

しゃ こ う つ う ひじょせい

重度障がい者交通費の助成

Financial support is available for the transport costs of the severely disabled in order toensure that they can fully contribute to society and also have easy access to hospital. This isavailable for either taxi fares, gasoline costs or for moped usage costs.
【Eligibility】 Anyone with one of the following certificates: shintai shougaisha techou 1kyuu, 2kyuu; ryouiku
techou A1, A2; seishinshougaisha hoken fukushi techou 1kyuu.
【How to apply】Bring the disability certificate and visitor’s ID to the following or the city hall branch offices.
【Applications or Inquiries】 Shougai-fukushi Ka TEL0595-22-9656

Mask Policy after March 13

Reading Day for Children
こどくしょがつひApril 23 is a day to deepen children's
interest in and understanding of reading
activities and to motivate children to read
actively and independently.
During the “Reading week for Children”
between April 23 and May 12, why don’t
you enjoy reading with children?
【Inquiries】Shogai-gakushu Ka
Tel:0595-22-9679にち い こ う

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3月13日以降のマスク着用の 考 え方

子ども読書の日

The use of masks is now left to the discretion of the individual.
Even so, in the following cases, it is recommended to use a mask.
- When visiting a medical institution- When in the presence of people at high risk ofinfection or the elderly- When using crowded traffic
Please continue to take basic infection prevention measures suchas ventilating indoor areas. Also, be proactive about vaccinations.

Financial Support for School-goers

Prefectural Housing Applications

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ぼ しゅ う県営住宅の募集

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就学援助制度Iga City can provide some financial support tothose who have difficulties with school-related
costs such as school meal fees, school materials.
If you wish to access this support, you must
apply every year. The support is only offered on
an annual basis, so if you receive the support thisyear, you do not automatically receive it again
next year.
* Support will not be available where it coincides
with support available under welfare support.
【Eligibility】Guardians of students enrolled in a
municipal elementary or junior high school.
*Income thresholds apply.
【Apply to】The school your child is enrolled in【Payments】3 times a year (Jul, Dec and Mar)【Inquiries】 Gakkou-kyouiku Ka
Tel: 0595-22-9648 or each elementaryschools and junior high schools【Application Period】4 times a fiscal year
 April: by the end of April
 July: by the end of July
 October: by the end of October January: by the end of January of the following year
【Application】You can receive an application form fromthe prefectural office in Iga (Mie-Ken chousha 6F), and fillin it and post it by each deadline.
【Eligibility】1. Be in difficulty with your living conditions.
2. Have family members living with you, or plan to do so
3. Have a salary within the standard range designated by theMunicipal Residence Law.
4. Must have no outstanding bills in rent, car parking etc if
you already live in the prefectural housing.
5. Not be behind in any tax payments
6. You must have two guarantors
7. You and cohabitant are not a member of Boryokudan.
【Inquiries】Iga Nanbu Fudousan Jigyou Kyoudou Kumiai
Tel: 059-221-6171

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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