広報とうかい 10/25 号
1. １１月の休日診療
2. １１月の健康相談
3. とうかい環境フェスタ 2022
4. 令和 5 年度保育所・認定こども園・小規模保育事業所の入所申し込みを受け付けます5. 令和 5 年度学童クラブの新規利用申し込みを受け付けます6. 「東海スマイルマラソン 2023」参加者募集！
7. みんなですこやかウオーキング
8. 親子でお魚丸ごと探検教室
9. とーんと、昔語り 秋の日本むかしばなし
10. ニュースポーツだョ！全員集合！
11. 天体観測会
12. チャレンジスクール「ジュニアホッケーの部」
13. トレーニング基礎講座
14. SC スマイル TOKAI「御岳山ハイキング」
15. 外国人の皆さんへ「WAGASHI づくり教室」
16. 姉妹都市交流会館「謎解きチャレンジ！」
17. 在村外国人の方と行く水戸線沿線の旅
18. 第 26 回「東海 I～MO のまつり」

Tokai Newsletter 25 Oct. 2022
1. Weekend Medical Services in Nov.
2. Health Checks and Consultation in Nov.
3. Tokai Environment Festa 2022
4. Daycare Center and Kodomoen Applications for 2023
5. Tokai Village After-school Children’s Club Application for 2023
6. Tokai Village Smile Marathon 2023
7. Healthy Walking Group
8. Fish Cooking Class9. Folktale Story-telling at the Library
10. New Sports Experience Day
11. Let’s Find Stars in Autumn!
12. Junior Hockey Class
13. Basic Physical Training Course
14. Hiking Tour to Mitakesan

15. "WAGASHI Making Class" at Sister City Hall
16. Nazotoki Quiz at Sister City Hall
17. Traveling on the Mito Line with Foreigners Living in Tokai
18. Tokai I-MO no Matsuri (Festival)
In order to prevent the infectious disease of the novel coronavirus from spreading,some or all the events may be canceled or postponed.

1. Weekend Medical Services in Nov.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., except noon - 1:00 p.m. (Hours are available for all locations.)
Thu. 3: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital, ph.029-282-1151
Sun. 6: Tokai Hospital, ph.029-282-2188
Sun. 13: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital, ph.029-282-1151
Sun. 20: Higashihara Clinic, ph.029-283-2301
Wed. 23: Tokai Hospital, ph.029-282-2188
Sun. 27: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital, ph.029-282-1151
Ibaraki Children Emergency Information Helpline, ph. #8000 or 050-5445-2856
Hours: open 24 hours a day, every day of the year (including emergency medical information)
Ibaraki Adult Emergency Information Helpline, ph. #7119 or 050-5445-2856
Hours: open 24 hours a day, every day of the year (including emergency medical information)

2. Health Checks and Consultations in Nov.
(1) Health Consultation for Mothers and Children
Date: Fri. 25 Nov.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please make an appointment.
(2) “Genki-up” Health Consultation for Adults
Date: Fri. 25 Nov.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please make an appointment.
(3) Health Check for Babies
1) Infants (babies born in Jun. 2022)
Date: Wed. 9 Nov.
Time: 12:50 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

2) Children - aged 1 year and 6 months old (babies born in Apr. 2021)
Date: Thu. 10 Nov.
Time: 12:50 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
3) Children - aged 3 years old (babies born in May 2019)
Date: Wed. 16 Nov.
Time: 12:50 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
(4) Baby Class for babies born in Aug. 2022
Date: Thu. 24 Nov.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Inquiries: Tokai Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

3. Tokai Environment Festa 2022
Date: Sat. 12 Nov.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Open space in front of Tokai Village OfficeContents: Candle-making, eco-car trial ride, stamp rally, environmental study presentations,candle photo contest awards ceremony, rock-paper-scissors championship, reuse market for
kids' clothes and picture books, etc.
Inquiries: Environmental Policy Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1454

4. Daycare Center and Kodomoen Applications for 2023
Entrance Date: 1 Apr. 2023
Daycare Center:
Public; Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, Funaishikawa Daycare Center, Keyaki-no-mori Daycare
CenterPrivate; Tulip Daycare Center, Migiwa Daycare Center, Ozora Daycare Center, Sunflower
Kodomo-no-mori Daycare Center
Certified Kodomoen:
Public; Tokai Muramatsu-Syuku Kodomoen
Private; Sachinomi Kodomoen, Oaks Funaba Kodomoen
Small-scale Childcare Facility (Private): Kirara Tokai Nursery
Eligible People: Children who meet one of the following conditions, and have no family
members residing in the household who can take care of them;
1. Parents/guardians work more than 64 hours a month.

2. The mother is about to give birth or has just recently given birth.
3. Parents/guardians are ill or have disabilities.
4. Parents/guardians have long-term nursing care obligations.
5. Parents/guardians are working in disaster recovery.
6. Parents/guardians are job-hunting or in the process of starting a business.
7. Parents/guardians are studying at any school or in job training.
8. Parents/guardians are abusive.
Capacity: A few places are available at each of the daycare centers.
*Availability will differ depending on the age of infant or toddler and the institution.
Application: Submit the application form (available at Childcare Support Section or can be
downloaded from Childcare Support portal website “Nobi-nobi Kosodate Cho”) anddocumentary proof of why care at home is not possible (e.g. certificates of employment or
medical certificates) to Childcare Support Section on the 4th floor of Tokai Village Office
between Fri. 11 and Fri. 25 Nov. from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (except weekends and publicholidays). From 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. only on Thu. 17 Nov.
*Please read the application guidelines for details.
Inquiries: Childcare Support Section, ph.029-282-1711 ext.1185

5. Tokai Village After-school Children’s Club Application for 2023
(1) After-school Children’s Club at each school
Open: After school until 7:00 p.m. Mon. through Fri. (except public holidays and New Yearholidays). Special hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during extended and school
holidays.
Place: Tokai Village After-school Children’s Club (Ishigami, Funaishikawa, Nakamaru,Shirakata and Terunuma) *The club is located next to each elementary school.
Eligible People: Children satisfying the following conditions:-Children who will be in 1st to 6th grade of Tokai Village elementary school on 1 Apr. 2023.
-Children who have working/sick parents, or have parents with nursing care obligations, andhave nobody at home who can take care of them after school.
Capacity: Around 15 children for Ishigami and Nakamaru, around 25 children for
Funaishikawa and Shirakata, around 10 children for Terunuma*Children with higher necessities for childcare will be given priority.
Childcare Fee: 5,000 yen per person per month (August only 10,000 yen)*An extra fee will be added for snacks and lunch as necessary.

Other: Explanatory meeting will be held on Wed. 2 Nov. from 6:00 p.m. at TelWel Tokai
Children’s Club Office. For details, see Tokai Village After-school Children’s Club website at
http://toukai-5gakudou.jp/.
Application: Submit the application form with necessary documents to the After-schoolChildren’s Club that you want to use by 6:00 p.m. on Wed. 30 Nov. Application forms areavailable at each After-school Children’s Club or Childcare Support Section on the 4th floorof Tokai Village Office, or can be downloaded from Childcare Support portal website “Nobinobi Kosodate Cho” until Fri. 11 Nov.
Inquiries: TelWel East Japan Corporation, ph. 029-287-1003
Childcare Support Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1183
(2) Muramatsu After-school Children’s Club
Muramatsu After-school Children’s Club is a public club privately operated by NPO
Muramatsu After-school Children’s Club Parents Association.
Open: After school until 7:00 p.m. Mon. through Fri. (except public holidays, obon and NewYear holidays). Special hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during extended and school
holidays.
Place: Muramatsu After-school Children’s Club located next to Muramatsu elementary school
Eligible People: Children satisfying the following conditions;-Children who will be in 1st to 6th grade of Muramatsu elementary school on 1 Apr. 2023.
-Children who have working/sick parents, or have parents with nursing care obligations, andhave nobody at home who can take care of them after school.
*You can’t use this club only during an extended vacation.
Capacity: Around 15 childrenChildcare Fee: 5,000 yen per person per month (August only 10,000 yen)*An extra fee will be added for snacks, lunch and NPO membership.
Other: Explanatory meeting will be held on Sat. 10 Dec. from 6:00 p.m. at Muramatsu Afterschool Children’s Club.
Inquiries: Muramatsu After-school Children’s Club, ph. 029-283-0983
Childcare Support Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1183

6. Tokai Village Smile Marathon 2023
Date: Mon. 9 Jan. 2023 (Canceled only in case of heavy rain)
Time:Registration; 8:30 a.m.
Opening ceremony; 9:15 a.m.
Marathon; 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Place: Kasamatsu Sports Park
Eligible people and distances:
1) Grades 1, 2 and 3 of elementary school students who live or study in Tokai Village;
Gender-segregated, 0.8 km
2) Grades 4, 5 and 6 of elementary school students who live or study in Tokai Village;
Gender-segregated, 2 km
3) Junior high school students who live or study in Tokai Village; gender-segregated, 3 km
4) High school students and adults who live, work or study in Tokai Village; Both genders, 5km5) Family pair (A child in 1,2 or 3 grade of elementary school and a parent or a grandparent);
0.4 km *At least one entrant must live, work or study in Tokai Village.
Cost: 1) - 4); 500 yen per person, 5); 600 yen per pair (including insurance, number tag andparticipation award)
Other: Capacity unlimited. Category 5) is not a competitive race. Participation fees cannot be
refunded after application.
Application: Fill out an application form and apply with the fee at Tokai Gymnasium between
8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. from Sun. 30 Oct. to Sat. 26 Nov. (except Mon).
Inquiries: Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-0673

7. Healthy Walking GroupOne-hour walk along the Ibaraki Health Road “Masaki Icho to Hanamizuki no Namiki Tori”
course.
Date: Fri. 4 Nov. (Canceled in case of rain)
Time: 9:30 a.m. (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Meeting place: Masaki Community Center
Other: No reservation is required. Wear a mask. Bring a drink, a towel, and wear comfortable
clothes. Please try carpooling due to the limited space in the parking lot.
Inquiries: Tokai Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

8. Fish Cooking Class
Let’s learn how to cook a whole fish!
Date: Sat. 3 Dec.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 9:45 a.m.)
Place: Ishigami Community Center
Eligible people: Elementary school students and guardians who live in Tokai Village
Capacity: 6 pairs (One guardian per student)*Brothers and sisters in elementary school are accepted in one group.
*A lottery will be held if applicants exceed the capacity.
Cost: 300 yen per person
Application: Apply from the following website from Fri. 28 Oct. to Fri. 11 Nov.:
https://s-kantan.jp/vill-tokai-ibarakiu/offer/offerDetail_initDisplay.action?tempSeq=30637&accessFrom=
Inquiries: Tokai Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

9. Folktale Story-telling at the Library
Date: Sat. 29 Oct.
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 1:45 p.m.)
Place: Tokai Library
Capacity: 30 people
Inquires: Tokai Library, ph. 029-282-3435 *No reservation required.

10. New Sports Experience Day
New Sports Experience Day will be held every month featuring various unique sports.
Date: Sun. 13 Nov.
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Place: Tokai Gymnasium
Cost: Free
Contents: Indoor Hockey, Disgetter
Other: Bring indoor shoes, a drink and a towel, and wear comfortable clothes.
Application and Inquiries: Apply to Tokai Gymnasium by Wed. 9 Nov., ph. 029-283-0673.

11. Let’s Find Stars in Autumn!
Participants will enjoy binocular observation with some experts.
Date: Sun. 27 Nov.
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Place: Masaki Community Center
Capacity: 20 peopleCost: 500 yen per person or family group
Application: Email your name/s, number of participants, school name and grade (forstudents),

phone

number,andprogram

nametoLifelong

Learning

Section(maruhaku@vill.tokai.ibaraki.jp) between Tue. 1 and Thu. 17 Nov.
Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Section, ph. 029-287-0851

12. Junior Hockey Class
Dates: 4 Sundays – 20, 27 Nov. and 4, 18 Dec.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Tokai High School
Eligible people: Children between 1st and 6th grade of elementary school who either live inor around Tokai Village.
Capacity: 20 people (Minimum number is 5.)
Others: Tools will be lent out by organizers. Guardians can participate only in the first class.
Application and Inquiries: Apply to Tokai Gymnasium between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., fromFri. 28 Oct. to Tue. 15 Nov. (except Mon.). Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-0673

13. Basic Physical Training Course
Date: Sun. 27 Nov.
Time: 10:30 a.m. - noon
Place: Tokai Gymnasium
Eligible people: Junior high school students or older
Capacity: 10 people (Minimum number is 5.)
Instructor: Mr. Yuto Sakai
Cost: 600 yen per person
Application and Inquiries: Apply with the fee at Tokai Gymnasium between 8:30 a.m. and5:15 p.m. from Sat. 29 Oct. to Wed. 23 Nov. (except Mon.) Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-2830673

14. Hiking Tour to Mitakesan
Date: Sat. 26 Nov.
Time: Meeting at Fureaino-mori Park at 5:20 a.m.
Departure time: 5:30 a.m.
Place: Mitakesan in Ome City, Tokyo
Eligible people: Anyone who lives or works in Tokai Village (including family living together)or belongs to SC Smile Tokai and is 18 years old or above.
Capacity: 20 people
Contents: There are 2 courses,
1) Nabewariyama via Mitakesan course
2) Hinodeyama course
Cost: 9,000 yen for Smile Tokai members, 11,000 yen per person who lives together with a
Smile Tokai member, 13,000 yen for non-members
Application: Apply with the fee at Tokai Gymnasium between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., fromSat. 5 Nov. to Wed. 23 Nov. (except Mon.)
Inquiries: SC Smile Tokai at Tokai Gymnasium, ph.029-283-1001

15. "WAGASHI Making Class" at Sister City Hall
Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets made from plant-based ingredients. Let's have fun
shaping the nerikiri dough into 2 types of kawaii wagashi motifs!
Date: Sun. 27 Nov.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Place: Tokai-mura Sister City HallEligible people: Foreigners who live or work in Tokai Village
Capacity: 10 people
Cost: Free
Other: Parents and children are welcome to participate as long as the child is at least 5 years
old. Bring an apron and towel. You will take home the finished wagashi.
Application: Email your name, phone number and program name to Tokai-mura Sister City
Hall (tokai.sch@net1.jway.ne.jp) by Fri. 18 Nov.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Sister City Hall, ph. 029-282-0535 (except Sun.),For details, see Tokai Sister City Hall Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tokai.sch/.

16. Nazotoki Quiz at Sister City Hall
Come and try a mystery-solving quiz and get a small present!
Date: Sat. 12 to Sat. 26 Nov. (except Sun.)
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Place: Tokai-mura Sister City Hall (west of Tokai Village Office)Inquiries: Tokai-mura Sister City Hall, ph. 029-282-0535 (except Sun.)
For details, see Tokai Sister City Hall Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tokai.sch/.

17. Traveling on the Mito Line with Foreigners Living in Tokai
Enjoy the view from the train and a short walk to Kasama Ishikiri mountain range. A pottery
experience is also planned after lunch.
Date: Sun. 20 Nov.
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: In front of Tokai station ticket gate (2nd floor)
Eligible people: Anyone who works or lives in or near Tokai Village
Capacity: 10 people
Cost: 1,000 yen for members, 2,000 yen for non-members
Other: A lottery will be held if applicants exceed the capacity. Please wear a mask.
Application: Apply by phone or e-mail with your name, address, age, and phone number toTokai-mura International Association by Mon. 7 Nov.
Inquiries: The Tokai-mura International Association (TIA) Secretariat, ph. 029-279-1814 (9:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m.), e-mail: tia2020@net1.jway.ne.jp

18. Tokai I-MO no Matsuri (Festival)
The festival offers food and events related to sweet potatoes, a local specialty.
Date: Wed. 23 Nov. (Canceled only in case of heavy rain)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Tokai Culture Center
Inquiries: Tokai I-MO no Matsuri Administration Committee, ph. 029-287-0855
For details, see Tokai Tourist Association website at http://www.tokai-kanko.com/.