November

英語情報紙「伊賀」 ２０２２（令和４）年１１月号

The City Newsletter

112022 No.180

Population of Iga City87,544Foreign Nationals

5,639

6.44% of Population
End of September, 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 five months havepassed 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.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Infants (6 months to 4 years of age)にゅうようじ

せい ご

げつさいせっしゅ

乳幼児（生後６か月～４歳）のワクチン接種

Three doses of Pfizer's vaccine for infants, which has been proven effective and safe, will soon be available
for infants at four pediatric locations in the city. Details will be posted on the city's website.

COVID-19 Vaccine (The First and Second Dose)

Consider completing inoculation before the end of the year, before the supply of conventional strains ends.

【Inquiries】Vaccination Promotion Division Tel:0595-41-1550

Benefits for households with children via QUO Card Pay

こそだ

せたい

きゅうふ きん

子育て世帯への給付金

If anyone of the following applies and has not yet received a 5,000 yen QUO card,
please apply for it by December 28.
- Those whose income in 2022 is less than the income limit of the child allowance.
- Guardians with children born on or after April 2, 2004
【Inquiries】Kodomo Mirai-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9677

Information

しお知らせSigning up for After School Club

ほ う か ご じどうり よ う き ぼ う し ゃ ぼしゅう

放課後児童クラブ利用希望者募集

After-school clubs provide a place for elementary school students whose parents are not at home
after school due to dual income or other reasons, with dedicated instructors taking over for the families.
If you want to use theName of After School Club
Address
Phone
service starting next April,
After School Club Friends Ueno
Midorigaoka Nakamachi 435422-0033
now is the time to apply.
After School Club Friends Ueno #2
Midorigaoka Honmachi 4153
21-8118【Application period】
November 7 Mon - 30 Wed
3pm - 6pm (Weekdays only)【Eligibility】
Elementary school students【Fee】
8,000 yen/ month*Spring, summer, andwinter breaks are extra.
【Apply to】
Apply directly to the club of
your choice.
*To be decided by lottery ifoversubscribed.
【Inquiries】
Kodomo Mirai Ka
Tel:0595-22-9677
Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

After School Club Kids Ueno
Ueno Tokuicho 3276
After School Club Futaba
Ueno Konyamachi 3181
After School Club Kaze no Oka
Yumegaoka 2-11After School Club Kaze no Oka #2
Yumegaoka 6-6
After School Club Wing Ueno
Saijou 114
Seiwa Nishi After School Club
Oouchi 751-1
Seiwa Higashi After School ClubIda 1350
Ueno Kita After School Club
Higashitakakura 2055
Nakase After School Club Neverland Saimyoji 105
Miwa After School Club
Mita 986-1
Tsuge After School Club
Tsugemachi 2343
Nishitsuge After School Club
Shindo 160
Mibuno After School Club
Kawahigashi 1659-5
Shimagahara After School Club
Shimagahara 4696-9
Ayama After School Club Popcorn
Baba 1045
Oyamada After School Club At Home Hirata 25
After School Club Genki Club
Kirigaoka 2-266Iga After School Club (Private Club) Kume-cho 872-1
Inako After School Club (Private Club) Oki 266-1 <Open in April>

24-4440
21-0005
22-8805
23-2009
24-8181
51-412224-0200
51-8368
23-001051-683145-301045-3055
45-7900
59-3345
43-121047-171752-3591
23-6587
21-5545

Vacancies

4060
407060
60
4030
30
4530
2530
2040
2050
30
55
2035

Pay by November 30 Wednesday
National Health Insurance Tax [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken] The Fifth Period【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel: 0595-22-9612
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Information

しお知らせWhat is Year-End Tax Adjustment (Nenmatsu Chousei)

ねんまつ ちょうせい

年末 調 整 について

When companies calculate the monthly salaries of their employees, they calculate the amount of income tax
that should be levied based on salary, social insurance payments and the number of dependents. This income tax
is then deducted when the salary is paid. This is called 'tax deduction at source' (gensen choushuu).
However, the amount of income tax deducted each month is only a temporary figure, and the actual amountof income tax that is due to be paid is calculated at the end of each year. This means that you may actually haveto pay more in tax than based on your monthly salary, or it might be the case that based on your monthly salarycalculations you have been paying too much, and so are due a tax refund. This process, called 'year-end tax
adjustment', takes place at the end of every calendar year. Why do adjustments need to be made?
Reason 1: Your 'tax deduction at source' (gensen choushuu hyou) certificate is calculated on the assumption thatyour monthly salary does not change throughout the year, but in reality your salary might have changed
throughout the course of the year, especially if you have switched jobs. The tax deduction at source
system is the deduction of income tax from your salary, and this is the system used to pay tax in Japan.
Reason 2: Throughout the course of the year, there may have been changes in the number ofdependents, in which cases the amount of income tax you need to pay will also change.
Reason 3: Life insurance and earthquake insurance are deducted in the year-end tax adjustment.
However, this deduction means that there is an upper limit on the amount that can be
deducted from income.

A Certificate of Deduction for Social Insurance Premiums(National Pension Insurance Premiums)
社会保険料（国民年金保険料）控除 証 明 書 の発行
しゃかい ほけんりょう

こくみん ねんきん ほけんりょう

こうじょ しょうめいしょ

はっこう

When you declare the residence tax and income tax, the full amount of your national pension premiums issubject to social insurance premium deduction (the premium payments you made from January 1st to December
31st of that particular year). In order to receive this social insurance premium deduction, you must attach proof
that you have paid. Those who have paid national pension premiums between January 1 to September 30 will
receive a 'social insurance (pension insurance) deduction certificate' from the Japan Pension Fund in late
October. When filing tax returns or making year-end adjustments, this certificate (or receipt) must be attached.
Also, this same certificate will be sent to those who paid national pension insurance for the first time this year
between October 1 and December 31 in early February of next year.
It should be noted that if you paid national pension insurance fees for any family members, the same members
can be added to your social insurance premium deduction. In order to do this, be sure to attach their deduction
certificates, too. For queries regarding the 'social insurance (national pension insurance) deduction certificate'please call the pensioner dial at 0570-003-004.
【Inquiries】Hoken Nenkin Ka Tel:0595-22-9659

What month is November?
Child Abuse Prevention Month 児童 虐 待 防止月間
じ ど う ぎゃくたい ぼ う し げっかん

がつ

11月は…

Campaign to End Violence against Women
じょせい

たいぼうりょくうんどう

女性に対する 暴 力 をなくす運動

Beating or yelling, even when intended as discipline, isabuse. For example, all of the following are corporalpunishment and abuse.
-Hit him on the head, because he would not listen
despite repeated verbal warnings.
-Threw him out of the house, because he didn't keep
his promise.
-Didn't give him dinner because he didn't do his
homework and kept playing.
-Hit him because he hit and injured his friend.
What is necessary to develop a child's personality andtalents should be explained in words, shown by example,
and demonstrated in a way that does not constitutecorporal punishment.
If you are struggling with your child care or have seen
abuse, please call “189” Abuse Hotline.
【Inquiries】● Kodomo Mirai- Ka Tel: 0595-22-9609● Iga Child Consultation Center Tel: 0595-24-8060● Iga Police Department Tel: 0595-21-0110
EnglishNovember 25, it is the International Day of the
Elimination of Violence against Women. The
previous two weeks between November 12 and 25
is the period of activism.
It is a serious violation of women's rights, such as
the violence from her husband or partner, sex
crimes, prostitution, sexual harassments, stalkingand etc.
You are not alone.
Please feel free to consult with us at any time.
● Kodomo Mirai- Ka Tel: 0595-22-9609● Mie Pref. Women Consultation Center(Spousal Violence Counseling Support Center)
Tel: 059-231-5600● Iga Police Department
Tel: 0595-21-0110● Nabari Police Department
Tel: 0595-62-0110● DV Consultation Navi
Tel: #8008
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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)

November 15, December 6 and 20
November 17, December 8 and 22

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.
Mon to Sat◆Iga-shi Emergency Clinic (Oukyu Shinryojo) / TEL: 0595-22-9990【Clinical Department】Internal Medicine and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Ueno Kuwamachi1615 (Behind Okanami Hospital)

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.
November◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
SunMonTues
Wed ThursFriSat
Hospital Name
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

Schedule
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 the following day.

6
7
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
13
14
OkanamiOkanami20
21
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
27
28
OkanamiOkanami1Nabari
8
Ueno
15
Nabari
22
Ueno
29
Ueno

2
Okanami
9Okanami
16
Okanami23
Okanami30
Okanami3Nabari10
Nabari17
Nabari24
Nabari4
Ueno
11Ueno
18
Ueno
25
Ueno

5Nabari
12
Ueno
19
Nabari26
Ueno

Except pediatrics※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】Dec 11 Sun
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント
そだいこ べ つ しゅうしゅう

Door-to-door Collection of Oversize Garbage -Sodai Gomi- 粗大ごみ戸別 収 集

Sodai Gomi such as furniture, bedding, bicycles, fan heaters, appliances, etc., can be collected at your home.
A 200 yen disposal ticket must be attached to each item. Up to 5 items can be collected per application.
*Four designated home appliances (air conditioner, TV, refrigerator/freezer and washer/dryer) cannot becollected according to the Home Appliance Recycling Law.
【How to Use】1)
Call the Sodai Gomi Uketsuke (Bulky Waste Reception) Center to request collection.
2)
Purchase bulky waste disposal tickets at supermarkets in the city.
3)
Put the garbage disposal ticket on the bulky waste and place it out on the appointed day at the appointed
place by 9:00 a.m. (Aoyama area by 8:30 a.m.) *Your presence is not required.
【Application Acceptance】 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. *Excluding Sat., Sun., holidays, and Dec 29 – Jan 3【Where to Apply】
Iga Hokubu Sodai Gomi Uketsuke (Bulky Waste Reception) Center Tel:0595-20-1255
Iga Nanbu Sodai Gomi Uketsuke (Bulky Waste Reception) Center Tel:0595-64-8700 (Aoyama area)
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あんない

各種 教 室 のご案内
Learning Support Class

Japanese Language Class

Sasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

ささゆり

きょうしつ

い教室

がに ほ ん ごKanji Learning ClassKanji

かいKyousitsu

しょうがくせい伊賀 日本語の会

か ん じ きょうしつ

小 学 生 漢字 教 室

Who wants
speakPlease
always tocheck
our Japanese,
website orStudents can find support to
Elementary school students, let'scome andforjoin
us! offered.
Also you canFacebook
courses
reinforce material learned in school inhave fun learning how to write kanji andprepare for Nihongo Kentei test here.
Japanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
what they mean!
【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】Sogo Fukushi 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
Consultation on Anything in Lifeくあたら新 しいしお知らせ

Get your My Number Card

そうだん

しんせいまどぐち

暮らし なんでも相談ﾏｲﾅﾝﾊﾞｰｶｰﾄﾞ申請窓口

The specialists such as a lawyer or atax accountant are available for yourconsultation.
【Date】December 3 Saturday, 10am - 4pm【Venue】Yumepolis Center【Contents】Non-payment of wages, unfair dismissal,
pension, tax, loans, review of insurance guarantees,
repayment of scholarship, new housing, rebuilding,remodeling, housing trouble or more.
【Capacity】First 15 (Telephone reservation required)*Please confirm the interpreter when making areservation.
【Application Period and Contact / Inquiries】
November 8-29 (9am - 5pm / Tue. and Thu. only)
Kurashi Hotto Station Iga Tel:0595-24-7198

If you make your My Number Card before the end of
December, you can get up to 20,000yen worth ofpoints.
You will have the opportunity to make My Number
Card at the venue with an interpreter. Please registerfor your convenient session.

IIFA Photo Contest “What I love about Iga!”

Sewerage Usage will be Revised
Next February
げ す い ど う しようりょう【Date】November 27 Sunday【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, Meeting Room
【Session】(1) 14:00 / 10 people(2) 15:00 / 10 people【Application Period】
November 1 Tuesday –22 Wednesday*Order of arrival【Inquiries】Tabunka Kyousei-ka Tel:0595-22-9702
こくさい こうりゅう きょうかい

国際 交 流 協 会 フォトコンテスト
かいてい

下水道使用料の改定

Sewerage rates for all housesin Iga City will be revised.
The new sewerage fee is thesum of the following two:
(1) Basic fee(2) Metered usage fee calculated based onwater consumption for tap water andwell waterFor more details, please refer to thepamphlet for sewer users or the city website.
【Inquiries】Jouge-suidou-bu(Water and Sewerage Dept.)
Tel: 0595-24-0003

Submit a photo you have taken ofscenery or customs in Iga that you
love or find curious. Win the gift
vouchers, Iga rice, and other cool
stuff!

The Best Award:
10,000 yen Gift Voucher
The Excellent Award:
5,000 yen Gift Voucher
The Honorable Mention:
3,000 yen Gift Voucher【Application period】October 1 – December 23【Who can apply】Non-Japanese residents, Japanese residents
with international connections and their family members【How to apply】 Please submit your photo using theapplication form on our website.
*Photo size must be between 5MB and 10MB.
*URL：https://www.mie-iifa.jp/?page_id=1466【Inquiries】Iga International Friendship Association（IIFA）
TEL: 070-4455-4900

Your Public Comments are Welcome!

ぱ ぶりっ くこめ んと ぼしゅう

パブリックコメント募集

Iga City wants to create a city where residents of non-Japanese backgrounds can play an activerole, and where everyone can live comfortably. Please read the "Iga City Intercultural Cohesion
Promotion Plan" and let us know your opinion on what kind of efforts are needed to achieve this goal.
Please download the "Catalog Pocket" APP and then scan this QR code to give us your feedback.
【Deadline to submit】 November 30 Wednesday at 5 p.m.
【Inquiries】 Tabunka-kyousei-ka Tel:0595-22-9702
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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