November

英語情報紙「伊賀」 ２０２３（令和５）年１１月号

The City Newsletter

112023 No.192

Population of Iga City

86,182Foreign Nationals

5,875

6.82% of Population
End of September, 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 homeafter school due to dual income or other reasons, with dedicated instructors taking over for the families.
If you want to use theservice starting next April,Name of After School Club
AddressPhone
Vacancies
now is the time to apply.
After School Club Friends Ueno
Midorigaoka Nakamachi 4354 0595-22-0033
40【Application period】
After School Club Friends Ueno #2
Midorigaoka Honmachi 4153 0595-21-8118
60
November 6 Mon - 30 Thu
After School Club Kids Ueno
Ueno Tokuicho 3276
0595-24-4440
40
3pm - 6pm (Weekdays only) After School Club Futaba
Ueno Konyamachi 3181
0595-21-0005
70【Eligibility】
After School Club Kaze no Oka
Yumegaoka 2-110595-22-8805
60
Yumegaoka 6-60595-23-200960
Elementary school students After School Club Kaze no Oka #2
After School Club Wing Ueno
Saijou 1140595-24-8181
40【Fee】 8,000 yen/ month
Seiwa Nishi After School Club
Oouchi 751-1
0595-51-4122
30*Spring, summer, andSeiwa Higashi After School ClubIda 1350
0595-24-0200
30
winter breaks are extra.
Ueno Kita After School Club
Higashitakakura 2055
0595-51-8368
45【Application】Fill out aNakaseAfterSchoolClubNeverland
Saimyoji
1050595-23-0010
30
application form available at
Miwa After School Club
Mita 986-1
0595-51-6831
25
Kodomo Mirai-ka, eachTsuge After School Club
Tsugemachi 2343
0595-45-3010
30
branchs & submitte to the club
Nishitsuge After School Club
Shindo 160
0595-45-3055
20of your choice. *To be
Mibuno After School Club
Kawahigashi 1659-50595-45-7900
40
decided by lottery if
Shimagahara After School Club
Shimagahara 4696-90595-59-3345
20
oversubscribed.
Ayama After School Club Popcorn
Baba 1045
0595-43-1210
50【Inquiries】Kodomo Mirai Oyamada After School Club At Home Hirata 250595-47-1717
30Ka Tel:0595-22-9677
After School Club Genki ClubKirigaoka 2-2660595-52-3591
55＊For private clubs, please Iga After School Club (Private Club)
Kume-cho 872-1
0595-23-6587
20inquire directly.
FERMATA After School Club (Private Club) Oki 266-1
0595-51-5822
35

Iga Ueno City Marathon Traffic Control
いが うえのこうつう き せ い

伊賀上野シティマラソン交通規制

Date : November 26 Sun
Starting at 9:35am in order◆Closure of roads①②7am～1pm③④⑤ 9:15am~10:30am⑥9:40am~0:30pm◆Traffic Control

Traffic will be restricted as runners pass by,
and cars are requested to follow the security guard
and information signs to make a detour.
Please do not park around the course.
〈Inquiry〉Iga-Ueno City Marathon
Executive Committee Office☎0595-22-9635
fax0595-22-9694
📩sports＠city.iga.lg.jp

Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

Pay by November 30 Thursday
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 bededucted 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 October 2 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

Child abuse is harmful to the child’s mind and body. It is
strictly prohibited under the Law for the Prevention of Child
Abuse in Japan.

〇Physical abuse〇Sexual abuse〇Neglect or refusal of protection〇Psychological abuse◆ Diffrences between Discipline and Abuse
Discipline is a way for caregivers to help children develop
the ability to live in society. Abuse on the other hand, isthe use of force to subdue a child, and there is no elementof nurturing the child’s autonomy, which is the essence ofdiscipline.
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 theElimination 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, stalking
and 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

赤ちゃん健診と相談

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 7 and 21, December 12
November 16, December 7 and 21

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】1700-1, Kaminosho, Iga-shi (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.
November
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed Thurs
FriSat◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
12
3
4
Except pediatrics
Hospital Name
Schedule
Okanami Nabari
UenoNabari
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
MonWedSun, Holidays
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am

56
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
12
13
OkanamiOkanami19
20
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
26
27
OkanamiOkanami7
Nabari
14
Ueno
21
Nabari
28
Ueno

8
Okanami
15
Okanami
22
Okanami29
Okanami9Nabari
16
Nabari23
Nabari30
Nabari

10
Ueno
17
Ueno
24
Ueno

11
Ueno
18
Nabari25
Ueno※Please contact the hospital before visiting.

※The closing time is the time of the following day.

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.
■Tabunka Kyousei-Ka【Tel】0595-22-9702【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi
City Hall 2FWebsite■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center【Tel】0595-22-9629【Open】Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, andFacebookSun(2nd & 4th) 9:00-12:00【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi【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】Dec 10 Sun
9:30am-noon

せいかつ

生 活 のヒントTo all foreign residents who have a My（Individual） Number Card
もがいこくじん じゅうみん

みなさま

マイナンバーカードを持っている外国人 住 民 の皆様へ

If you have extended your period of stay, you must also extend the validity period of your My Number card.
The validity period of the My Number card issued to foreign residents is until the expiry date of their visa period.
The expiration date of the My Number card is not automatically renewed even if the visa period is renewed.
If you do not renew your My Number card at city hall, it will expire.
If your My Number card expires, you will need to pay a reissuance fee (1,000 yen).
If you are unable to renew your My Number Card due to the time required for the period of stay renewal inspection:
You can extend the validity of your My Number Card for up to two months by presenting a Zairyu Card stampedwith the seal “requesting extension of period of stay” to the city hall counter (Zairyu Kikan Koushin Shinsei-chu –ざいりゅう き か ん こうしんしんせいちゅう

在 留 期間更新 申 請 中 ) when requesting renewal of the period of stay.- Referenced from Mie-Info[Inquiries and more information] Tall free
■My Number Call Center : 0120-0178-27 (regarding the card)
0120-0178-26 (regarding the system)
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あんないClasses 各種 教 室 のご案内
Japanese Language ClassLearning Support ClassSasayuri Kyousitsu
ささゆり

Kanji Learning Class

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai
いがに ほ ん ごKanji

かいきょうしつ教室

Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
【Date】 Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Fee】 200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

あたら新 しいか ん じ きょうしつ

小 学 生 漢字 教 室

Elementary school students, let's
have fun learning how to write kanji andwhat they mean!
【Date】 Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】 Free ( 0 yen )【Tel】 070-4455-4900＊No lesson on Nov.22

Who wants to speak Japanese,come and join us! Also you can
prepare for Nihongo Kentei test her【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Venue】Sogo Fukushi Kaikan 2F【Fee】 200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912

Hot Topics

Kyousitsu

しょうがくせい伊賀 日本語の会

しお知らせ

Consultation on Anything in LifeIga Branch will be moved

暮らし なんでも相談

伊賀支所等が移転しますくいそうだんThe specialists such as a lawyer ora tax accountant are available for yourconsultation.
【Date】December 2 Saturday, 10am - 4pm【Venue】Yumepolis Center【 Contents 】 Non-payment of wages, unfair
dismissal, pension, tax, loans, review of insurance
guarantees, repayment of scholarship, newhousing, rebuilding, remodeling, housing trouble ormore.
【Capacity】First 15(Telephone reservation required)*Please confirm the interpreter when making areservation.
【Application Period and Contact / Inquiries】
November 7-28 (9am - 5pm / Tue. and Thu. only)
Kurashi Hotto Station Iga
Tel:0595-24-7198

が し し ょ とう

【New address】313-1, Shindo, Iga city, 519-1416【Date of relocation】
Start from Monday November 6[Inquiries and more information]
Iga branch, Chiiki-Renkei-bu, Iga City Hall
Tel: 0595-45-9111
Fax: 0595-45-9120✉iga-shisho@city.iga.lg.jp※ Phone numbers remain unchanged.

IIFA Cooking Class

Welcome Baby Class ウエルカムベビー 教 室

きょうしついてん

こくさい こうりゅう きょうかい りょうり きょうしつ

国際 交 流 協 会 料理 教 室Let’s make Japanese home style cookingDishes to cook: Torinotatuta-age ,Ohitashi,Takikomi-gohan and etc.
【Date】Sunday December 17 10:00~14:00
Reception opens from 9:30
【Venue】Toretate-ichi Hizokko
Shokunou-Koryushitsu【Capacity】First 20(High school students and above)【Fee】¥500 per a participant【Application period】Thursday December 7【How to apply】 Please e-mail or call us at
the address or thenumber below【What to bring】
Apron, bandana or triangularbandage (to cover hair), mask
【Inquiries】
Iga International Friendship Association（IIFA）
TEL: 070-4455-4900
E-mail mie-iifa@ict.jp【Date】Sunday December 3① 9:30am～10:30am② 11:00am～noon【Venue】Tamokuteki-shitsu, 4F Haitopia Iga【Capacity】First 8 pairs for each session【Contents】＊Baby bathing experience,＊Pregnancy exercises,＊Exhibition of childcare goods,＊Pregnancy and childcare consultation【What to bring】
Maternal and Child Health Handbook【Application】Call following number below
from November 7【Application and Inquiry】
Kenko-Suishin-ka
Tel 0595-22-9653*No interpreter is available*There is a play room in Haitopia 4F.

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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