Koho Tokai 25 July, 2015
1. Medical Services on Weekends in Aug.
2. Calisthenics Class in Aug.
3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers in Aug. at Tokai-mura Health Center
4. Liver and Kidney Cancer Tests
5. Opening Ceremony for the 30th Anniversary of Tokai-mura Library
6. Radio Exercises

7. The 37th Tokai Matsuri (festival)
8. Tokai-mura Central Community Center is being renovated

9. Aerial Spraying of Insecticide over Rice Fields
10. Host Families Needed for Sister City Visitors
11. The 55th Mito Koumon Matsuri
12. Fireworks Over the Water at Nakaminato

1. Medical Services on Weekends in Aug.
Hours: 9:30a.m. - 2:00p.m., except noon-1:00p.m. (Hours are available for all locations.)
Sun.2: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital ph. 029-282-1151
Sun.9: Ogata Clinic, ph. 029-282-4781
Sun.16: Muto Pediatric Clinic ph.029-282-7722
Sun.23: Tokai Village Hospital ph. 029-282-2188
Sun.30: Tokai Village Hospital ph. 029-282-2188
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) or029-254-9900: everyday 6:30p.m.-00:30a.m., Sundays, public holidays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2. Calisthenics Class in Aug.
Stretch and yoga exercise classes will be held at Tokai-mura Welfare Center “Kizuna”.
Eligible people: Residents aged 40- 64 years old.
Date: Thu. 6, 20 Aug. 2015
Time: 9:30~11:00 a.m.
Others: First-time attendees need to apply.
Inquiries: SC Smile Tokai Secretariat, Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-1001

3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers in Aug. at Tokai-mura Health Center(1) Mother and Child Health Consultation
Date: Fri. 7 Aug.
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Time: 9:30- 11:00 a.m.
1:00- 2:00 p.m.
(2) “Genki-up” Health Consultation
Please make an appointment.
(3) Health Check for Babies
1) Infants born in Mar. 2015
Date: Wed. 19 Aug. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45p.m.
2) Children (born in Jan. 2014) aged 1 year and 6 months old
Date: Thu. 20 Aug. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45p.m.
3) Children (born in Jun. 2012) aged 3 years old
Date: Wed. 26 Aug. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45p.m.
4) Dental Checks for Children (born in Jan. 2013) aged 2 years and 6 months old
Date: Thu. 6 Aug. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m.
5) Baby (born in May. 2015) class
Date: Thu. 27 Aug. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:20p.m.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

4. Liver and Kidney Cancer Tests
Ultrasound checks to test for liver and kidney cancer will be conducted at Tokai-mura HealthCenter.
Date: Fri. 4, Sat. 5, Mon.7, Web. 9 and Fri. 11 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 and5) two preferred dates.
Address applications to Tokai-mura Health Center, 2005 Muramatsu,
Tokai 319-1112. Applications should be received by Fri. 7 Aug. (must be
postmarked by the deadline).
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

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5. Opening Ceremony for the 30th Anniversary of Tokai-mura Library
It is the 30th anniversary of the Tokai-mura Library on Mon.10 Aug, and this year is the 60thanniversary of Tokai-mura. Many events will be held to commemorate it.
Starting with a photo exhibition from Sat. 1 Aug. The library will hold mini-events during theopening ceremony. Let’s go to the library.

Quizzes about Tokai-mura Library and Tokai-mura
Answer the quizzes to get a prize. Elementary school students will get stamps of “Enjoy
Summer School”.
Date: Sat. 1 Aug.
Time: 9:30a.m.-noon
Eligible people: Elementary school students and under.
Exploration of Tokai-mura Library
Date: Sat. 1 Aug.
Time:1)10:00a.m.2)11:00a.m.Capacity: The first 10 people for each time.
* Preschool children are needed to be accompanied by their guardian.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Library, Lifelong learning Section, ph. 029-282-3435

6. Radio Exercises
Date and Time: from 6:00 a.m. on Mon. 3 Aug.
Place: Playground of Tokai Junior High School (Gymnasium in case of rain)
Notice: -Unacceptable for driving inside of the ground.
-Park in the parking area of JAEA Headquarters near AEON.
-The area will be separated for “Junior High School Students” and “Adults and Elementary
School Students”. Please line up in order from the front.
-Please go to the designated place for a prize for participation after the exercises.
Elementary school students should come in front of the pool, and will be received aprize for “Enjoy Summer School” as well.
-Restricting admission in gymnasium will be established in case of rain.
Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1422

7. The 37th Tokai Matsuri (festival)
Part of Fireworks will be held at Akogigaura Park.
Date: Sat. 8 Aug. (postponed in case of bad weather)3

Time: 7:00- 8:30p.m.
Place: Akogigaura Park
Others: Shuttle buses will run between Tokai Station East Exit, Tokai Culture Center, Welfare
Center Kizuna and Akogigaura Park.
Part of attraction will be held in the area around AEON and Tokai Station East Exit.
Date: Sun. 9 Aug. (canceled in case of bad weather)
Time: 2:00p.m. Opening
3:00p.m. Tokai Ondo (dance and song)
3:30p.m. Carrying of portable shrines by children
4:00p.m.~ Drawing Dashi(Festival cars) and Mikoshi(portable shrines)
7:30p.m. Finale will come with a new Tokai Ondo.
Place: The area around AEON and Tokai Station east exit.
Contents: Bon Odori dance parade, portable shrines parade, comedy show, food stands and otherevents.
*Unauthorized businesses or private events are not permitted in the festival area.
Inquiries: Tokai Matsuri Planning Committee Secretariat (No. 4 building in the former Village
Office), ph. 029-283-2141.

8. Tokai-mura Central Community Center is being renovated
The new Tokai-mura Central Community Center is built nearby Tokai Culture Center instead of
becoming a deteriorated and old Central Community Center.
The brand new Central Community Center will be opened to public on Thu. 1 Oct. Facility use
reservation will be accepted by 9:00a.m. Sun.2 Aug. The present facility can be used by Fri. 25
Sep. The following is use fees of the new Central Community Center.
1) Site area 2) Use fees 3) Capacity-Multipurpose room11)60.20m22)280yen
3)20 people-Multipurpose room2
1)45.23m2

2)200yen3)15 people-Craft-work room
1)33.29m22)200yen
3)12 people4-Meeting room 11)41.48m2

2)200yen3)24-27 people-Meeting room 21)41.17m22)200yen3)24-30 people-Meeting room 31)46.64m22)200yen3)24-37 people-Meeting room 41)60.20m22)280yen3)30-46 people-Meeting room 51)46.61m22)200yen
3)24-37 people
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Central Community Center, Lifelong learning Section, ph. 029-282-3329

9. 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: 4:30- 11:00 a.m.
Place: all rice fields in Tokai-mura
Others: If postponed, the new date will be announced over indoor speakers.
Notice: Do not go near the rice fields during spraying. Wash the insecticide away if it adheres toyour skin or car.
Inquiries: Agricultural Policy Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext. 1222

10. Host Families Needed for Sister City Visitors
An adult delegation from our sister city of Idaho Falls will visit Tokai-mura from Thu. 29 Oct. toFri. 6 Nov. this autumn.
8 families (in or around Tokai-mura) are needed to host delegation members for 4 couples and 4members during their stay.
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Dates of host: 8:30 p.m. Fri. 30 Oct. to 8:30 p.m. Sun. 1 Nov. 2015 (2 days and nights)Other: Some of the events, you are able to attend with the delegation members. Orientation
meeting will be held at the end of September and beginning of October.
Application: If you would like to host, please fill out the form available from Community
Development Promotion Section or the Sister City Hall. The deadline forapplication is Fri. 14 Aug. 2015.
Inquiries: Community Development Promotion Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1343
Tokai-mura International Center, ph.029-282-0535 (between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.)
For more details, please see the Tokai-mura HP or Tokai-mura International Center
HP:http://www.vill.tokai.ibaraki.jp/
11. The 55th Mito Koumon Matsuri
Dates and Time: 1. Fireworks: from 7:30 p.m. on Fri. 7 Aug.
2. Koumon Parade and Citizen Carnival: from 10:00 a.m. on Sat. 8 Aug.
3. Dashi (float) Parade and Mikoshi(portable shrine) Togyo(imperial progress):from 10:00 a.m. on Sun.9 Aug.
Place: 1. Lake Senba
2 and 3. Around Mito station
Inquiries: Mito Tourist Association; ph. 029-224-0441

12. Fireworks Over the Water at Nakaminato
Date: Tue. 11 Aug.
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Nakaminato fishing portInquiries: Tourism Promotion Division, Hitachinaka City Office, ph. 029-273-0111

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