Koho Tokai 25 July, 2014
1. Medical Services on Weekends in August
2. Calisthenics Class in August
3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers in August at Kizuna Public HealthCenter
4. Aerial Spraying of Insecticide over Rice Fields
5. Liver and Kidney Cancer Tests
6. Combination Vaccination
7. The 36th Tokai Matsuri (festival)
8. Yoga Class
9. Aikido Classes
10. Hitachinaka Matsuri (festival)
11. Joban Line will offer a direct train service to Tokyo Station from Next Spring!
12. Let’s talk with the Mayor
Other
A. International Exchange Meeting (June 17, Tokai Village Nakamaru ElementarySchool)(From J-PARC News April 2014 (Issue #110))

1. Medical Services on Weekends in August
Hours: 9:30a.m.- 2:00p.m., except noon-1:00p.m.(Hours are available for alllocations.)
Sun. 3: Tokai Village Hospital, ph. 029-282-2188
Sun. 10: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital, ph. 029-282-1151
Sun. 17: Ogata Clinic, ph. 029-282-4781
Sun. 24: Tokai Village Hospital, ph. 029-282-2188
Sun. 31: Ishi Orthopedics (Seikeigeka) Clinic, ph. 029-270-5141
Ibaraki Prefecture 24 Hour Emergency Medical Information Control Center, ph.
029-241-4199
Ibaraki Children's Resource Line, ph. #8000 (touch-tone phones and mobile phones)
or 029-254-9900: everyday 6:30p.m.-00:30a.m., Sundays, public holidays, Monday
29 December, 2014- Saturday 3 January, 2015 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

2. Calisthenics Class in August
Stretch and yoga exercise class will be held at Nakamaru Community Center..
Eligible people: Residents aged 40- 64 years old.
Date: Thursdays 7, 21, 28 August
Time: 9:30~11:00 a.m.
Other: First-time attender needs to apply.
Inquiries: SC Smile Tokai Secretariat, Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-1001

3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers in August at Kizuna Public HealthCenter(1) Mother and Child Health Consultation
Date: Fri 8
Time: 9:30- 11:00 am, 1:00- 2:00 pm.
(2) ‘Genki-up’ Health Consultation
Please make an appointment.
(3)Health Check for Babies①Infant born in March, 2014
Date: Wed. 6
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
②Children (born in January, 2013) aged 1 and a half years old
Date: Thu. 7
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
③Children (born in June, 2011) aged 3 years old
Date: Wed. 20
Time: 1:00- 1:45 pm.
④Dental Checks for Children (born in January, 2012) aged 2 and a half years
Date: Thu. 28
Time: 1:00 to 1:45 pm.
(4) A Class for Babies born in May, 2014
Date: Tue. 26
Time: 1:00 to 1:20 pm.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

4. Aerial Spraying of Insecticide over Rice Fields

Rice fields in Tokai-mura will be sprayed aerially with insecticide by unmanned
helicopters.
Date: Tue. 5 Aug. (Postponed in case of rain or strong winds.)
Time: From 4:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Others: Do not go near the rice fields during spraying.
If postponed, the new date will be announced over indoor speakers.
Inquiries: Agricultural Policy Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1436

5. Liver and Kidney Cancer Tests
Ultrasound checks to test for liver and kidney cancer will be conducted at Kizuna
Public Health Center.
Date: Wed. 3- Fri. 5 and Fri. 12- Sat. 13 Sep.
Time: Register at the desk at designated time(between 6:30- 9:30a.m.) written on
voucher which you will receive after application.
Eligible people: Any residents 40 and over.
Cost: 1000 yen (please pay on the day)Application: Send a postcard with your 1) address, 2) name, 3) birth date 4) phone
number and 5) two preferred dates.
Address applications to Kizuna Public Health Center, 2005 Muramatsu,
Tokai 319-1112. Applications should be received by Friday 8 August (must bepostmarked by the deadline).
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797.

6. Combination Vaccination
Measles-Rubella Vaccinations
Measles is a potentially fatal serious disease that can be prevented by an
inoculation of two vaccinations. Children who have already had the first MRvaccination during infancy are recommended to get the second inoculation.
First shot: Children aged 1 year old
Second shot: Children born between- 2 April, 2008 and 1 April, 2009 (The lastpreschool year)
Vouchers: They have already been sent to eligible individuals. If you moved to Tokai
recently and would like your child to have the injection, contact the Health Center.
Cost: FreeInquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

7. The 36th Tokai Matsuri (festival)
Fireworks will be held at Akogigaura Park.
Date: Sat. 9 Aug. (postponed in case of bad weather.)
Time: 7:00- 8:30p.m.
Place: Akogigaura Park
Others: Shuttle buses will run between Tokai Station East Exit, Tokai Culture
Center, Kizuna Welfare Center and Akogigaura Park. (100 yen one-way for adults,free for elementary students and under)
The Tokai Matsuri will be held in the area around Jusco and Tokai Station.
Date: Sun. 10 Aug. (canceled in the case of bad weather)
Time: 2:00- 8:00p.m.
Place: The area around AEON and Tokai Station east exit.
The festival opens with a Japanese drum performance. There will be many
performances and events.
*Unauthorized businesses or private events are not permitted in the festival area.
Inquiries: Tokai Matsuri Planning Committee Secretariat (No. 4 building in theformer Village Office), ph. 029-283-2141.

8. Yoga Class
Learn yoga and keep your body and life well- balanced.
Date: Wed. 3 Sep.
Time: 2:00- 3:30p.m.
Place: Tokai-mura Gymnasium
Capacity: 40 (give priority to the people who is living or working in Tokai-mura)Content: A lecture and practical for a well-balanced lifestyle.
Instructor: Masae Numa (owner of Yogacafesora)
Cost: Free
Others: To register for the free childcare services (children aged 3 month andover) call Tokai-mura Health Center by Wednesday 20 August.
Bring a yoga mat or a large towel and a drink.

Application: Phone from 9:00a.m. on Monday 28 July at Resident’s Consultations
Section.
Inquiries: Resident’s Consultations Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1275

9. Aikido Classes
A series of five Aikido classes for any age and sex, including beginners, will be held.
Date: Saturdays 20, 27 Sep., 4, 11, 18 Oct.
Time: 4:00- 5:30p.m.
Place: Tokai Gymnasium
Cost: 500 yen per person
Eligible people: Anyone of high school age or above, who either lives, works, or goesto school in Tokai-mura, or is a family member of anyone in these categories.
Applicants are limited to 20 (first-come-first-served bases).
Others: Wear comforatable clothes that allow movement. (Judo and Karate uniformavailable.)
Application: Apply with the fee at Tokai Gymnasium between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., from Wednesday 30 July to Sunday 14 September (except Mondays).
Inquiries: Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-0673

10. Hitachinaka Matsuri (festival)
The 20th Hitachinaka Matsuri will be held in JR Katsuta Station East exit area ,Showa Avenue and the surrounding area.
Fireworks
Date: Sat. 16 Aug.
Time: 7:30- 8:30p.m.
Place: Japan Ground Self- Defense Force Katsuta Base (Katsukura 3433,Hitachinaka- City)
Festival
Date: Sun. 17 Aug.
Time: 0:15- 9:00p.m.
Place: JR Katsuta Station East exit area, Showa Avenue and the surrounding area.
Inquiries: Hitachinaka Matsuri Planning Committee, ph.029-272-0540

11. Joban Line will offer a direct train service to Tokyo Station from Next Spring!
The Joban Line Promotion has been held on early morning 8 July at the Tokai
Station. When riding to Tokyo area, you have to transfer at Ueno, but from next
spring you will be able to ride directly to Tokyo Station.
Prefer Joban Line to promote this new service.
12. Let’s talk with the Mayor
The first conversation time with Mayor Ymada was held on 21 June and came 6people. Topics like: disaster prevention, measure of the safety of roads, furtherexpansion of services for disabled persons, employment of Tokai-mura in the future
usw. Mayor Ymada said, “please come and talk while doing your shopping”. The
Next "Let’s talk with the Mayor” will be held on Saturday 23 August.

A. International Exchange Meeting (June 17, Tokai Village Nakamaru ElementarySchool)
Every year, an international exchange meeting is held at Nakamaru Elementary
School in the village in order to encourage the children to take an interest in theculture of other countries. At this meeting, five assistant language teachers (ALT)from the village and 11 foreign researchers resident at the JAEA, J-PARC and otherfacilities participated as instructors. At the general meeting there was a welcome
greeting from the children, and the instructors introduced themselves. After that,the children were divided into classes, and each teacher gave a presentation on
his/her own country and answered questions from the children. Everyone ate theschool lunch together, and then enjoyed some interaction time playing games
outdoors and doing other activities.
(From J-PARC News April 2014 (Issue #110))
http://j-parc.jp/en/news/2014/J-PARC_News-e1406.html