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JKK Tokyo PR Magazine

August 2022 No. 55[Issued by] Public Housing Management Section, Public Housing Division,
Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation
Terrace Shibuya Mitake 1-15-15 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8543

Contents◆ Beware of Heat Stroke ………………………………………………… 1◆ Prevent Frailty! …………………………………………………………… 2

Beware ofHeat Stroke◆ Amazake Soy Milk Drink ……………………………………………… 3◆ Be Prepared for a Typhoon! ………………………………………… 4◆ Eliminating Mosquitoes for a Comfortable Summer! …… 4
◆ Using Shared Hallways, Stairways, and Balconies………………… 5◆ Make Use of the Community Salon ……………………………… 6◆ Notice of Water Heating Equipment Replacement Work …… 7
◆ Precautions When Using Elevators………………………………… 8◆ Connecting to the Internet …………………………………………… 8◆ Conserving Electricity ………………………………………………… 9◆ Basis Survey of Employment Structure ………………………… 10◆ Information About Various Procedures ……………………… 11◆ Information About Automated Bank Transfers …………… 12◆ JKK Tokyo Customer Center Telephone Numbers ……… 12

Three basics for a "new lifestyle"① Maintain physical distance. ② Wear a mask.
③ Wash your hands and avoid the “Three C’s” (Closed spaces, Crowded places, Close-contact settings).
Follow these basic rules and take steps to prevent heat stroke even more than in normal years.

Key points in preventive actions for a “new lifestyle”!
●Wear a mask.
Wearing a mask is effective in preventing the spread of airborne droplets. However wearing a mask during
hot summer weather may also increase the risk of heat stroke. When you are outdoors and can maintain asufficient distance (2 m or more) from other people, remove your mask.
Also avoid heavy work and exercise while wearing a mask.

●Avoid the heat.
Use air conditioners and fans effectively in order to control the indoor temperature. However even whenusing air conditioning, make sure to use ventilation fans and windows to ensure the necessary ventilation forpreventing infection.

●Daily health management
Check your body temperature and health daily. Knowing your normal body temperature will help you
detect changes in your body condition.
In the following cases, do not hesitate to call an
When you do not feel well, rest at home and avoid exerting yourself.
ambulance!

●Fluid replenishment- You feel that you may be losing
consciousness.
- You are unable to ingest fluids on your own.

Drink water before you become thirsty.
When you sweat large amounts during exercise or work, do not forget to intake some salt also.

* Elderly persons, children, and persons with disabilities are especially susceptible to heat stroke. Please use extra caution!
Nearby persons should also actively offer help.

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Prevent Frailty!
What is the secret to preventing frailty?
Frailty is a state of deterioration of the body and mind, where ties to society are weakened.
Preventing frailty can extend the years that you remain healthy.
Tomoki Tanaka, Institute of Gerontology, University of Tokyo

It is said that one in 10 elderly persons living in your area is classified as “frail” , and three tofour persons are in the preliminary group. Frailty is a state of mental and physical deteriorationthat may require nursing care. However it may be possible to prevent frailty through individual
effort. Previous articles have explained the importance of nutrition (meals and oral health),
physical activity and exercise, and social participation. So what are the particularly important
points for preventing frailty?
In this article, we will look at the results from a study that tracked the progress of 1,136 frail
elderly persons over five years in order to find the answer. In this study, one out of every two frail
elderly persons deteriorated to the point of requiring nursing care during the five years, however
one to two of them were able to recover. Although also affected by age and illness, it was
discovered that persons who were engaged with society or in agricultural work, and who
engaged in some kind of intellectual activity each day, were more likely to improve. Possibilities
include reading books or newspapers, playing games (such as go, shogi, or mahjong), andviewing art. What is important is increasing the opportunities to use your mind during youreveryday life, such as housework and shopping. So called “while activities” which involve
engaging in intellectual activity and physical movement at the same time are thought to beeffective. Examples include “thinking about the meal menu while walking” and “stepping withyour feet while watching television”. Small improvements in your everyday living may help toprevent or reverse frailty. Please consider starting them today.

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Recommendation from a nutritionist

Preventing Frailty Through Meals

Here we will introduce an amazake soy milk drink that is recommended for times
when you lose your appetite due to the summer heat and humidity.
People think of amazake as a wintertime drink, however a record from the late Edo period
states, “when summer arrives, amazake sellers appear around the city”. Amazake wasconsumed as a nutritional drink even in times long ago when people’s diets were limited.
Amazake made from saké lees contains a very small amount of alcohol, however non-alcohol
amazake made from rice malt is also available. Persons who are particularly sensitive to evensmall amounts of alcohol should be sure to check the product information. Saké lees and rice
malt are fermented foods, and fermented foods which contain ample amounts of lactic acidbacteria are recommended for persons who are concerned about their intestinal health.
＜Ingredients＞
Soy milk (unprocessed)
100ｍl
Amazake (commercially available product)
60ｍl
Ice or mint leaves (if desired) Suitable amount* If you do not like soy milk, you can also make a delicious drink
using regular milk.

●Calories: 90 kcal
●Fat: 2.2ｇ
●Salt equivalent: 0.1 g●Protein: 4.4ｇ
●Carbohydrates: 13.3ｇ●Dietary fibers: 0.4 g* Nutritional values vary depending on the soy milk and amazake products.

★ Recommended daily allowance of protein
Age 65 – 74: Men 60 g, women 50 g
<Reference> Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2020 version)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology: Standard Tables of Food
Composition in Japan 2020 (8th Ed.)

＜How to make＞① Put ice in the glass and pour in the soy milk. If you do not likecold beverages, you can leave out the ice.
② Pour in the amazake and stir with a muddler.
③ Garnish with mint leaves if desired, and your drink is ready!
* Consuming this drink will not cure an illness or improve your healthconditions.
* If your doctor has given you instructions for restricting your diet, limiting fluid
consumption, or limiting salt consumption, follow those instructions when
consuming.

Although in general, you should get protein, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrientsfrom meals, some people may suffer loss of appetite during the hot summertime and havedifficulty in consuming the nutrition they want. Because this amazake soy milk drink is madeusing soybean products, it can be a between-meal supplemental source of the protein necessary
for maintaining muscle.

[Official channel] Videos explaining how to make this amazake soy milk
drink and exercises you can do at home are available on the JKK Tokyo
YouTube channel.

3No.55Be Prepared for a Typhoon!
If you have placed personal items on the balcony, they may be knocked over by strong
winds and damage the window glass. Bring such items inside before a typhoon
approaches.
If the drain on the balcony becomes clogged, water will not drain out of it. Remove any
debris from the drain regularly.
So that rain does not enter from the window sash, use cloths, plastic, or other means
to keep water out.

https://www.to-kousya.or.jp/
nyukyosha/saigai/taifu.html
Information about preparing
for disasters is available on
the JKK Tokyo homepage.

Eliminating Mosquitoes for a Comfortable Summer!

The arrival of summer signals the start of mosquito season. There are concerns aboutmosquito-borne diseases occurring in the areas where we live.
It is important to take steps to prevent the occurrence of mosquitoes on an everyday
basis.

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Eliminate stagnant
water.

Reduce the amountof exposed skin.

Use mosquito
repellant.

Clean drains andsimilar locations carefully
to prevent the occurrenceof mosquito larvae.

When outside, wear
long-sleeved shirts andlong pants to reduce theamount of exposed skin.

Insect repellant and similar
products are chemicals which
you apply to your skin andother places in order to prevent
mosquitoes from sucking yourblood. Be sure to observe all
precautions when using them.

No.55Using Shared Hallways, Stairways, and Balconies
Do not place objects in shared hallways

1 or stairways.

Shared hallways and stairways are importantevacuation routes. If baggage, bicycles, or otherobjects are placed in them, they will not only makeeveryday passage difficult, but may also interferewith evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Fire door

Do not place any objects that will interfere

2 with opening and closing the fire doors.

If an object is placed in front of a fire door, the fire
door may fail to function, allowing a fire to spread.
Never place items in front of the fire doors. If there isan object in front of a fire door, remove it.

3

Do not place objects close to the balcony
separator panels or similar places.

No objects!

The balcony separator panels and evacuation
hatches to lower floors are installed as evacuation
exits in case of a fire or other disaster. Do notplace objects close to these places, as they may
interfere with evacuation.

drying futons, laundry, or other
4 Whenitems on the balcony, be careful thatthey do not fall.

When drying futons, laundry, or other items on
the inside of the balcony, fasten them securely sothat they are not blown away by the wind.
Also do not place items on or lean them against
the balcony rails. There is the risk of these items
falling.

Evacuation hatch

No objects!

Separator panel

5 Do not pour water onto the balcony.

The balcony floor is not fully waterproof. If water
is poured onto the floor, the water may leak down
to the lower floors.
Also if the drain becomes blocked by mud or
debris, rainwater may accumulate. Please clean
the drain regularly.

6 Do not smoke on the balcony.

When a person smokes on a balcony, or in ashared hallway or stairway, the smell will spread.
This can inconvenience people in the surroundingarea and cause passive smoking.
In addition, failure to fully extinguish cigarettes is
extremely dangerous and may cause laundry,
futons, or other items to catch fire.

Evacuation hatch5

No.55Make Use of the Community Salon
The community salon (meeting room) in your building is a shared facility that is available for use by
residents and others.
In addition to use for club hobby activities and local council
meetings, it can also be used as a rest and recreation space forfamilies with children or households with elderly residents,
remote working, and other purposes. Please feel free to use it.

Making a
reservation

An application can be submitted to the
management office starting from one month
before the date of use. (When the salon will
be used only by minors, the reservationmust be made by a parent or guardian.)

Wi-Fi systems and remote working
booths are installed in some buildings.

JKK Smile Assistants will help with creating opportunities for community activities.
JKK Smile Assistants are working to create opportunities for launching resident community activities,
such as planning events for resident participation in cooperation with local governments or otherorganizations, and encouraging communication based on shared interests or special skills.

Persons who want to do something different at their usual gatherings should please
make use of the exercise and craft videos created by the JKK Smile Assistants.
The videos are available on
YouTube!
https://www.to-kousya.or.jp/nyukyosha/kousya/smile-assistant.html

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Notice of Water Heating Equipment Replacement Work●Apartments with water heating equipment that was installed by JKK●Buildings that were constructed in or after 1983 were equipped with water heating equipment (water
heater, bath boiler) from the start of building management. Work to replace the equipment will be
performed by JKK as part of planned repairs at the time when replacement is necessary.
●Buildings constructed before 1983 did not include water heating equipment at the time when management
was started. Instead, water heating equipment is installed by JKK as part of repair work when theapartment is vacant. Therefore the time when the equipment was installed varies depending on theapartment even within the same building. As a result, separate notification will be provided to theindividual residents when replacement work is performed.
* This does not apply when the bathtub and bath boiler were installed by the resident.

●Apartments where the bathtub and bath boiler were installed by the resident
Residents who would like the bathtub or water heating equipment to be replaced by JKK should submit anapplication as shown below.
* The cost of removing the existing bathtub and bath boiler will be borne by the resident.

Application for “Bathtub and Water Heating Equipment
Installation Work”
Subject
residences

Residences where the bathtub and bath boiler were installed by the resident

Rent

Rent will be increased by 4% of the rent that the resident is currently paying.
However the increase is 3% in the case of a single-location (bathroom) water heater.

Hot water
supply type

Except for some buildings, hot water is supplied from two locations(bathroom and kitchen).
* Single-location (bathroom) water heaters are installed in Minamisuna Jutaku, buildings selected
for renovation, and renovation project buildings.

Work will be performed in sequence for those residents who are waiting for work to be
performed. Please wait for a while.

Contact for more information●Contact for information about hot water supply type and similar matters⇒ JKK Tokyo Customer Center telephone number ② on page 12●Contact for information about application form contents and similar matters⇒ JKK Tokyo Customer Center telephone number ① on page 12* Applications are available at and submitted to the management
office for your building.

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Precautions When Using Elevators<Residents of buildings that include elevators>

Please observe the following precautions when using the elevators.

(Failure to observe these precautions may result in accidents or malfunctions caused byhands and fingers getting caught in closing doors.)◆Do not touch or lean against the door.
Also do not bang anything against the doors, or get anything caught between the
doors.
* A serious accident may occur if a long rope-like item (such as a jump rope, scarf, or purse withshoulder strap) gets caught in the doors and the elevator starts moving. Please exercise particular
caution.

◆Exit the elevator only after the doors have fully opened. If you bump into the doors
while they are moving, you may be come caught or the doors may malfunction.
* Take particular care when using baby strollers, trolleys, or similar items.

◆Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they use the elevators.
◆Do not jump up and down or otherwise act wildly while in the elevator.
◆Press the buttons carefully.
◆Be careful not to drop trash, small items or other objects into the door operating
grooves.

Connecting to the Internet
The internet services which are available vary depending on the apartment where you live.
Persons who would like to request new internet service or who want to change to a faster internet service (optical fiber) should directly contact one of the providers listed below or the preferred telecommunications provider.
The steps leading up to the start of internet service and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are listed on the
JKK homepage.

Connection type

▼Go here for
FAQs

Telecommunications provider to contact (as of August 2022)

CATV cable

Cable internet company serving your region (*1)

Internet(VDSL, LAN cable)

NTT East
Sony Network Communications (NURO Hikari)KDDI
U-NEXT (ARTERIA Networks)

Internet(optical fiber)Contact the above or your preferred telecommunications provider. (*3)☎0120-116-116☎03-6705-5838☎0120-92-5000 (*2)☎0120-979-524 (*2)

*1: Applications are not possible in buildings where cable television has not been installed.
*2: Applications are possible only when a line belonging to that company has already been installed in the building where you live.
*3: There are some telecommunications providers (Hikari Collaboration) which provide internet using optical fiber belonging to NTT.
(Names are often “_________ Hikari” or something similar.)
For Optical Collaboration providers, the resident should contact the telecommunications provider to ask whether installation is possible.

Precautions

8●For all connection types, the resident is responsible for the contract with the telecommunications provider, installation costs,
service fees, and other expenses.
●JKK shall bear no responsibility of any kind for connection trouble.
●Depending on the service conditions and other factors at each building, some time may be required before service is started
or it may not be possible to install the necessary line. Please contact the telecommunications provider in advance.
●For the use of wireless internet that does not require work in building shared spaces or inside apartments, please contact theservice provider directly (not necessarily the telecommunications providers listed above).
●LAN cable, VDSL, and CATV cable types use shared space power supply. Internet service will not be available when the
power supply is stopped due to inspection, malfunction, accident, or other reason.

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Notice from the Tokyo Bureau of Environment
Work for RCS! (R: Reduce, C: Create, S: Save)
There are concerns of pressure on electric power supply anddemand in Tokyo this summer due to the situation in Ukraine andother reasons. Electricity prices are also at their highest level infive years, and may go even higher.
By working for electricity RCS (R: Reduce, C: Create, S:
Save), we can not only contribute to preventing climate change,
but can also help ensure the stability of the medium- andlong-term energy supply.
In particular, a key points is reducing electricity use (R)during the summer, when electricity consumption tends toincrease due to the use of air conditioning and other factors. As aContinually rising prices forfamily, find ways to improve your use of electricity or buy more
18 months
energy-efficient appliances and work to conserve energy in a
way that is friendly both to the Earth and to the familyJan. 2021
July 2022
budget!

Reduce (R) electricity use.

Small improvements can have large results. Start conserving
energy in your home!
①Set the thermostat to 28℃ whenusing air conditioning.

Approx. 1,000 yen savings

One effective method is to direct the airfrom the air conditioner (when cooling)
upwards and use the A/C in combination
with a fan or circulator to circulate the air.
Using blinds or other means to reduce
sunlight in the interior also increases thecooling effects.

②Clean the air conditioner filter well.
Clean the filter around once every two months. Clogging reduces theflow of intake air and reduces the cooling power.

Approx. 1,000 yen savings③Change refrigerator operation from“High” to “Medium” during the summer
Change it to “Low” in non-summer seasons.

Approx. 2,000 yen savings④Turn off the toilet seat heater andwarm-water washing setting
during non-winter months. Approx.3,700 yen savings⑤Replace appliances with ones that have high energy-saving performance.
Air conditioner: Approx. 4,700 yen savings, Refrigerator: Approx. 6,500 yen savings
The energy-saving performance ofhome appliances gets more advanced
year by year. Replacing appliances canresult in large energy savings. By changing to an air conditioner or refrigerator
with high energy-saving performance, orby changing to LED lighting, you can get“Tokyo Zero Emission Points” that can beredeemed for gift certificates or otherTokyo Zero Emission Points Search
items worth up to 21,000 yen.

⑥Change to a water-saving shower head.
Conserving water also conserves energy. Changing to a water-saving shower
head can reduce your use of hot water by 20 – 30%.

⑦Review your electricity contract amperage.
You may be able to lower the amperage when the number of members inyour household decreases, or when you have changed your living behavior to
reduce simultaneous power use.
*1

Approx. 3,400 yen savings*1: When changing from a 50-ampere contract to a 40-ampere contract.

The value inis the annual amount saved (approximate) for an ordinary household.

If the toilet includes a timer or energy-saving mode functions,
make use of them.

For more information about RCS, visit the “Tokyo Cool Home & Biz” official website.
Tokyo HTT (RCS)

SearchInquiries <Electricity-saving and energy-saving measures>Household Energy Measures Section, Ministry of the Environment9No.5510

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Information About Various Procedures
Please complete the necessary procedures when there is a change to your family compositionor other information while you reside in the apartment.

Requesting a
name change
Requesting achange ofguarantor

Request this change when the names of the persons living in the residencechanged due to death of the renter, moving out, or other reason.
Request this when you want to change your guarantor (using the system for guaranteeing payment of rent and other expenses).
* As a result of revised civil law that took effect on April 1, 2020, a new form is now used
for requesting a change of guarantor. In the future when changing the guarantor of anindividual renter, we will mail you a request form that contains the “maximal amount”
which is the upper limit of the guarantee.

Submit this notification when there was a change to the notification information or emerNotice of change toregistered information gency contact information of the renter, persons living in the same residence, or guarantor.

Notification of change Submit this notification when there was a change in the composition of the perin family composition sons living with you due to birth, death, moving out, or other reason.
Requesting approvalfor housing
modifications

Submit this request before making modifications such as installing a dishwasher,
replacing a faucet in order to install a water purifier, or installing a camera-equipped intercom (including products with recording functions).

* Each request or notification is subject to qualification requirements and conditions. Please check with the Customer
Center in advance before completing the procedure.
* To submit the documents, either submit them directly at the management office or the area office for your area, or mailthem to the area office for your area.
Verification of identity is required when submitting document, so be sure to bring ID with you when coming to the office.
* In some cases you may have to submit other documents attached to the request or notification. At this time, please submit
documents which do not contain your Individual Number (My Number). (* Your Individual Number will not be printed on a
copy of your resident register unless you specifically request it.)

The following documents can be downloaded fromthe homepage.
●Notification of change to registered information●Notification of change to family composition●Request for certificate and additional copy of the contract●Request for new cohabitant●Notification concerning use of the adult guardianship system▲Download forms

We receive many questions about procedures andother matters sent to us by residents of
JKK housing. These are posted in Q&A format on the homepage.
The renter had died.
What procedures do the family
members living with the renter
need to complete?

Can I get a certificate
of housing rent?

▲Go here for FAQs

To contact us, please call JKK Tokyo Customer Center telephone number ① on page 12.
11No.55Use convenient bank transfers forpayment of rent and other expenses.
Bank transfers can now also be registered for Shinsei Bank and AEON Bank. Residents who have not yet registered for bank transfers should please take this opportunity toconsider using bank transfers. Bank transfers will start around 2 months after submitting
the bank transfer request form to the financial institution.

Banktransfer
procedure❶ Complete
the form.

❷ Submit it tothe bank.

❸ Notification ❹ Bank transfers
arrives.

*Beginning of the month when transfers start

start.

*Withdrawal for each month occurs on the
7th of that month.

* The bank transfer request form is available at the management office and area offices. If you wish to have one mailed to you,please contact the Customer Center.

For the financial institutions where this service is available and the required
procedures, please call or check the homepage
Contact

JKK Tokyo Customer Center telephone number ① below.

HP address https://www.to-kousya.or.jp/← Read the QR code to view [How to pay rent].

JKK Tokyo Customer Center Telephone Numbers★ Persons wishing to contact an area office should also use this telephone number.

Reception hours

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and during theyear-end and New Year holidays)① Consultations regarding procedures,
payment of rent, or living conditions●Navi Dial

0570- 03- 0031

● For persons unable use Navi Dial (0570
service), and persons using a mobile phonefree-call or discount service:☎03-6279-2962

Navi Dial

Emergency calls regarding water leakage and other emergency
repairs, accidents, fires, or the safety of residents may be made24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
●Navi Dial

0570- 03- 0032

● For persons unable use Navi Dial (0570
service), and persons using a mobile phonefree-call or discount service:☎03-6279-2963

Calls to Navi Dial (0570 service) from a landline phone will be charged the local call rate (excluding public phones and PHS).
When calling Navi Dial (0570 service) from a mobile phone, the free-call or discount services offered by the telecommunications
company do not apply.

See here for frequently
asked questions concerning procedures and othermatters.

▲* If the matter is not urgent, please avoid calling
between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Mondays or
the day following a holiday, as phone lines arealways very busy at these times.

12② Requests or inquiries regarding repairs