Living Guidebook for Foreign Citizens
in Mito 2023

Mito City

Table of Contents
1 Emergencies…………………………………………………………………………… 6
1-1 The words used when you are in danger………………………………………… 6
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5

Sudden illness or injury and fire………………………………………………… 6
Traffic accident or crime…………………………………………………………… 7
Disasters……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Information/Communication during disaster…………………………………… 9

2 Medical and Health Care…………………………………………………………… 11
2-1 Hospital/Clinic…………………………………………………………………… 11
2-2 Illness or injury on holidays or at night………………………………… 12
2-3 Medical Insurance………………………………………………………………… 13
2-4 Health check-up, cancer screening, etc.…………………………………… 14

3 Resident Registration, etc.……………………………………………………… 15
3-1 Residence Card……………………………………………………………………… 15
3-2 Resident record…………………………………………………………………… 16
3-3 Registered seal and Certificate of Seal Registration…………………… 19

4 Taxes …………………………………………………………………………………… 21
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5

Income tax…………………………………………………………………………… 21
Resident tax………………………………………………………………………… 21
Consumption tax…………………………………………………………………… 22
Vehicle Tax / Light Vehicle Tax……………………………………………… 23
Property tax / Urban planning tax…………………………………………… 24

5 Pregnancy/Childbirth and Child-rearing……………………………………… 25
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4

When you have become pregnant………………………………………………… 25
During pregnancy…………………………………………………………………… 25
When you have given birth……………………………………………………… 27
Child-rearing……………………………………………………………………… 29

6 Education……………………………………………………………………………… 35
6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4

Elementary School and Junior High School ………………………………… 35
Senior High School (koko)……………………………………………………… 36
University…………………………………………………………………………… 37
Japanese language education…………………………………………………… 37-3-

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7 Pension and Welfare………………………………………………………………… 38
7-1 Pension……………………………………………………………………………… 38
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5

Nursing care insurance…………………………………………………………… 39
Welfare for disabilities………………………………………………………… 39
Welfare benefit (seikatsu hogo)………………………………………………… 41
Self-reliance support system for needy persons…………………………… 41

8 Housing and Community ………………………………………………………… 42
8-1 Renting housing…………………………………………………………………… 42
8-2 Moving………………………………………………………………………………… 42
8-3 Water, electricity and gas……………………………………………………… 43
8-4 Telephone and internet…………………………………………………………… 45
8-5 TV and newspapers………………………………………………………………… 46
8-6 Garbage……………………………………………………………………………… 48
8-7 Neighborhood association………………………………………………………… 50
8-8 Pets…………………………………………………………………………………… 50
8-9 Post office and delivery service……………………………………………… 52
8-10 Bank and digital money…………………………………………………………… 52
8-11 Police box and residential police box……………………………………… 53

9 Transportation………………………………………………………………………… 54
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
9-5
9-6

Cars and motorbikes……………………………………………………………… 54
Bicycles……………………………………………………………………………… 56
Railway……………………………………………………………………………… 57
Local route bus…………………………………………………………………… 58
Highway bus………………………………………………………………………… 58
Ibaraki Airport…………………………………………………………………… 59

10 About Mito City …………………………………………………………………… 60
10-1 Outlines of Mito City …………………………………………………………… 60
10-2 Notable features in Mito ……………………………………………………… 60
10-3 Main facilities in Mito………………………………………………………… 62
10-4 Major consultation services available in Mito…………………………… 66-4-

How to use this guidebook< When you want to know more in detail for each specific item >Please visit the reference website(s) or inquire of the responsible section/organization in question,
as indicated below.
○To visit website(s)・As you see below in 【Example】, the relevant “website name/title” and “number” are shown
following 【Refer to】.
・You can also find “Living Guidebook MITO” → “List of websites for Living Guidebook MITO” on
the website of Mito City International Association (https://www.mitoic.or.jp). From the list,
please pick up the relevant website number for easy access.
○To make an inquiry
・If you still have questions after visiting the website, please call the telephone number for【Inquiries】. You may visit and ask at the reception counter in person.
※Telephone or counter inquiries are most likely to be responded in Japanese.
【Example】
1-4 Disaster(1) Earthquake and tsunami
   “Earthquake” is any shaking of the ground...
【Refer to】 Our Family’s Disaster Prevention Notes ⇒ 1-5(Website name/title)(Website No.)

【Inquiries】 Mito City Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Section,  Tel 029-232-9152< Abbreviation of organizational names >Some names repeatedly appearing in the guidebook are abbreviated as below:
Mito City National Health Insurance and Pension Section↓
Mito City NHI and Pension Section-5-

1 Emergencies
1-1 The words used when you are in danger■“Abunai!” 「危ない/あぶない！」
“Abunai” means, in principle, someone/something is in danger. You may hear someone shouting“abunai” when you are in imminent danger; for example, you are nearly hit by a car, or somethingis falling from above you. If you hear “abunai” be cautious to avoid a possible risk or harm.
■“Tasukete!” 「助けて/たすけて！」
“Tasukete!” is used to ask someone for help when you are exposed to a danger or involved inan accident. If you see only Japanese around yourself, this is the essential word for you topronounce. Bear this in mind.

1-2 Sudden illness or injury and fire（1）How to call an ambulance/fire engine■ In case of serious illness or severe injury
If you are in an emergency due to illness or injury, take the following steps to call an ambulance:① Dial “119.”② Say “Kyukyu desu (It’s a medical emergency).”③ Tell the address of the site where the vehicle should arrive.
④ Explain the conditions of the patient.
⑤ Tell your name and telephone number.
■ In case of fireIf you cannot extinguish the fire, call a fire engine following the steps below.
① If you see a fire, shout “Kaji da (It’s a fire)” to let other people know.
② Evacuate to a safer place.
③ Dial “119.”④ Say “Kaji desu (It’s a fire).”⑤ Tell the address where the fire broke out.
⑥ Tell if there is any person left in the fire or any injured person.
⑦ Tell your name and telephone number.
【Refer to】 How to call 119 ⇒  1-1  Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA)
  “A guide for ambulance services”  ⇒  1-2

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（2）Going to hospital on weekends and holidays or at night due to sudden illness or injury
If you need urgent medical care during hours without ordinary medical services such as on
holidays or at night, you can visit Mito City Holidays and Nights Urgent Care. Otherwise, you
should be able to find through the internet clinics or hospitals offering medical services outside
the normal practicing hours.
※Refer to “2-2 Illness or injury on holidays or at night,” page 12

1-3 Traffic accident or crimeIf a traffic accident or crime takes place involving you or near you, report to the police as follows:（1）In case of traffic accident① Dial “110.”② Say “Jiko desu (It’s an accident).”③ Tell what happened, when and where it happened④ If there is anyone injured, describe details of the victim (gender, age, injury state, etc.).
⑤ Tell your name and telephone number.
（2）In case of crime (theft, etc.)① Dial “110.”② Say “Jiken desu (It’s a crime).”③ Tell what happened, when and where it happened.
④ If you have witnessed a suspect, describe details of the suspect   (gender, age, features, car number if applicable, etc.)⑤ If there is any one injured, describe details of the victim (gender, age, injury level, etc.)⑥ Tell your name and telephone number.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police “Emergency call 110 for crime or accident” ⇒  1-3  Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department “The time to call 110” ⇒  1-4

1-4 Disasters（1）Earthquake and tsunami■ Earthquake“ Earthquake” is any shaking of the ground caused by rock beds
being displaced deep inside the earth. A large earthquake, once
it occurs, can cause buildings and roads to collapse by violent shaking, as well as landslide,avalanche, tsunami, etc. In Japan, earthquakes are frequently experienced, and a large earthquake could happen anytime, anyplace. Check the locations of weak ground or vulnerable toearthquake damage with “Earthquake Hazard Map” and get well prepared for evacuation.  

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■ TsunamiAn earthquake affects sea waters, creating waves which eventually approach the coastlines.
These waves associated with an earthquake is called “tsunami.” Tsunami waves can travel ata very high speed and reach as high as several tens of meters. Japan has suffered a great
number of casualties resulting from tsunami damage. Locate dangerous areas by looking up thecity hazard maps, etc. available on the website, and be prepared to evacuate in time.
（2）Typhoon, heavy rain and flood■ TyphoonFrom around summer to autumn, a tropical cyclone having developed over the Pacific Ocean
brings about strong winds and heavy rainfalls all across Japan and its surrounding areas. Thisis called “typhoon.” Every year, Japan is hit by typhoon frequently, sometimes suffering
serious damages from strong winds, heavy rainfalls and floods. While maintaining your disastersupply kit at hand, confirm correct typhoon information with the weather forecast and prepare
for evacuation ahead of time.
■ Heavy rain and flood
During a typhoon and cyclone season, heavy rainfalls areoften experienced, causing high flow or overflow of riverwater. Any overflow of a river is called “flood,” inundating
towns, carrying away houses and properties with riverwaters, sometimes involving casualties. Now heavy rainfall
and land flood can be forecasted. Take appropriate actions
such as preparing an emergency supply kit in advance for evacuation, evacuating in accordancewith the alert level issued by the city office, and more.
【Refer to】 Our Family’s Disaster Prevention Notes ⇒  1-5  Mito Earthquake Disaster Prevention Map ⇒  1-6  List of Shelters/Evacuation Centers ⇒  1-7  Mito City Hazard Map ⇒  1-8  About Weather Warning Level ⇒  1-9【Inquiries】 Mito City Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Section(水戸市防災・危機管理課 Mitoshi bosai・kikikanri-ka) Tel 029-232-9152-8-

（3）Nuclear disasterIn the cities, towns and villages surrounding Mito City are built many nuclear facilities such as
nuclear power plants and research institutes. If any radioactive material which must be strictly
controlled in such facilities are emitted, by any chance, outside of the premises in large
quantities, it will pose a serious risk. Exposure to a large amount of high energy radiation at atime will do a great damage to human body.
In preparation for a nuclear disaster, try to have correct knowledge based on information issued
regularly by the prefectural or city government and news media.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefecture “Handbook on Nuclear Power” ⇒  1-10
【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefecture Nuclear Energy Safety Division（茨城県原子力安全   対策課 Ibarakiken genshiryoku anzen taisaku-ka）
Tel 029-301-2922
Mito City Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Section(水戸市防災・危機管理課 Mitoshi bosai・kikikanri-ka) Tel 029-232-9152

1-5 Information/Communication during disaster（1）Sources of information during disaster
During a disaster, information tends to be inaccessible. Not to be mixed up with wrong
information, try to stay informed of correct information. Disaster information in several
languages as well as local news is available through the following media.
Media

Broadcast station, etc.

Frequency/Address

Mito City⇒ 1-11

Japanese, English，Chinese，KoreanInternet

Japan Meteorological
Agency⇒  1-1215 languages

NHK World-Japan⇒ 1-1320 languages

Lucky FM Ibaraki
Broadcast

AM1197kHz
FM94.6MHz

Japanese

FM Palulun

FM76.2MHz

Japanese

NHK Radio 2

AM693kHzNews in English，Chinese，Korean，Portuguese

InterFM

FM89.7MHz

10 languages

Mito City
Twitter@Kouhou_mito

Japanese

Mito City
Facebook@mimika310

Japanese

Mito City
LINE@mitocity

Japanese

Radio

SNS

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LanguageMediaDisasterPrevention
App
Email

Broadcast station, etc.

Frequency/Address

LanguageYahoo! Japan
Disaster Alert⇒ 1-14

Japanese

Mito City EmailNewsletter(Disaster Prevention
email)⇒ 1-15

Japanese（2）Disaster Emergency Message Dial “171”When a disaster occurs, telephone lines tend to be busy, hard to be connected. In such a case,“Disaster Emergency Message Dial” is very convenient. You can leave your message or hear
your family’s or friend’s message.  
【Refer to】 NTT East “Disaster Emergency Message Dial 171” ⇒  1-16
（3）Disaster Message Board “web171”
During a disaster, you can post a message on the website. It can be accessible from your PC,
smartphone or mobile phone. You can use it by pre-registering in four languages: Japanese,
English, Chinese (Simple) and Korean.
【Refer to】 NTT East “Disaster Message Board web171” ⇒  1-17

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2 Medical and Health Care
2-1 Hospital/Clinic（1）How to find hospital/clinic
In Japan, we do not use the family doctor system, so you have to findon your own a medical institution most suitable for your symptoms.
In the case of slight sickness or injury, visit your near-by clinic,
while in the case of serious illness or injury visit a large hospital with
sufficient medical equipment.
Major medical departments available in Japan are as follows. Find a hospital with your desired
specialty through the website “Ibaraki Emergency Medical Information System,” for example.
■ Medical departments
・Internal medicine: treats colds and internal diseases using medication
・Surgery: treats injuries or diseases using operation
・Pediatrics: treat colds and internal diseases of infants, children and adolescents・Plastic surgery: treats injuries or diseases affecting bones, joints, muscles, etc.
・Ophthalmology: treats eye disorders
・Otorhinolaryngology: treat ears, nose and throat diseases
・Dentistry: treats teeth diseases, disorders and orthodontics
・Obstetrics/Gynecology: Obstetrics is concerned with pregnancy and childbirth while Gynecology
treats woman-specific diseases.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Emergency Medical Information System ⇒  2-1

（2）When visiting hospital/clinic
When you visit a medical institution, make sure to take your health insurance card with you. By
presenting it at the check-in desk, you can receive treatment at 20-30% of ordinary payment.
If not, you have to pay a full large amount of expense for your treatment.
When you visit a large hospital, you may need a referral by the doctor whom you usually see.
Some medical institutions require an appointment for consultation, so we advise you to confirm
in advance if an appointment is needed.
（3）When you need an interpreter at hospital/clinic
Contact Ibaraki International Association. They will arrange “Medical Interpretation Supporter”
for you.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki International Association “Multi-cultural Coexistence  Supporters’ Bank”(多文化共生サポーターバンク Tabunka kyosei supporter bank） ⇒  2-2

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【Inquiries】 Ibaraki International Association（茨城県国際交流協会 Ibarakiken kokusai koryu kyokai） Tel 029-244-3811
745 Ushirokawa, Senba-cho, Mito City 310-0851

2-2 Illness or injury on holidays or at nightIf you get sick or injured on weekends and holidays or at night out of medical service hours, takean appropriate action according to the symptoms.
（1）In critical or urgent caseDo not panic and be calm to dial “119” for an ambulance.
※To call an ambulance, refer to “1-2 Sudden illness or injury and fire,” page 6（2）In relatively slight case
■ Mito City Holidays and Nights Urgent Care
（水戸市休日夜間緊急診療所 Mitoshi kyujitsu yakan kinkyu shinryojo）
・You can receive fast-aid treatment on weekends, on holidays and at night.
・Specialties available: internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery and dentistry※Surgery and dentistry open only on holidays in the daytime
・Departments available and service hours vary depending on day. Confirm in advance.
・When you wish to visit the care center, make sure to call beforehand for appointment.
【Refer to】 Mito City Holidays and Nights Urgent Care ⇒  2-3
【Inquiries】 993-13 Kasahara-cho, Mito City 310-0852
Tel 029-243-8825, Tel 029-243-8840（for Dentistry）■ Ibaraki Children’s Hospital (茨城県立こども病院 Ibaraki ken-ritsu kodomo byoin)
・Children with sudden illness or injury are treated.
・It is operated only at night, but sometimes unavailable. Please make sure to call before you
visit.
[Check-in hours] 10:00pm - 2:00am the following day[Consultation hours] 11:00pm - 3:00am the following day【Refer to】 Ibaraki Children’s Hospital  ⇒  2-4
【Inquiries】 3-3-1 Futabadai, Mito City 311-4145, Tel 029-254-1151- 12 -

（3）In need of consultation or information■ Ibaraki Urgent Care Hotline for Children/Adults（茨城子ども救急電話相談・おとな救急電話相談
Ibaraki kodomo kyukyu denwa sodan/otona kyukyu denwa sodan）
In case of sudden illness or injury, you can consult about the symptoms and find out which
hospital or clinic to visit for urgent treatment if needed. Consultation is available for 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.  
【Inquiries】 ・Children’s illness（Under 15 years） Tel ♯8000 or 050-5445-2856
  ・Adults’ illness（15 years or above） Tel ♯7119 or 050-5445-2856■ Kids Emergency（ONLINE-QQ）
When your child is suddenly taken ill on weekends or holidays or at night outside the medical
service hours, you can consult to find out if your child needs urgent medical treatment.
Children of one month up to six years old are treated.
【Refer to】 Japan Pediatric Society “Kodomo QQ” ⇒  2-5（4）In need of information on medication
You can consult about medications on holidays or at night.
[Hours available] Monday - Friday 7:00pm - 12:00pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays 9:00am - 12:00pm【Inquiries】 Mito Pharmaceutical Association（水戸薬剤師会 Mito yakuzaishi kai） Tel 080-7887-8668

2-3 Medical InsuranceJapan has the public medical insurance system for everyone to prepare for expenses caused byinjury or illness treatment at hospital. In order to reduce your payment for medical expenses at
hospital, you will need to pay the premiums.
There are several types of public medical insurance as below. Anyone living in Japan, regardlessof nationality, must join one of the insurances as appropriate.
・Health insurance: for those who work for a company as a permanent employee
・National Health Insurance: for those who are not covered by any social insurance
・Medical care system for elderlies: for those aged 75 and over

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Make sure to take your medical insurance card when you visit hospital/clinic. Without
presenting it at the medical institution, you will need to pay a full amount of expensive medical
fees for the services you received.
【Refer to】 National Health Insurance ⇒  2-6
【Inquiries】[Concerning social insurance］ Consult your employer[Concerning National Health Insurance］ Mito City National Health Insurance and Pension Section（水戸市国保年金課 Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka)
Tel 029-232-9526[Medical care system for elderlies］ Mito City NHI and Pension Section Tel 029-232-9528

2-4 Health check-up, cancer screening, etc.
Any citizen registered with Mito City, as well as foreign citizens, is eligible for health check-up,
cancer screening, etc. conducted by the city. The health check-up includes various inspection
types, offered at different locations for applicable persons. Please confirm details in advancewith Regional Public Health Services Section (地域保健課 chiiki hoken-ka).
【Refer to】 Health Check-up and Cancer Screening for Adults  ⇒ 2-7【Inquiries】 Mito City Public Health Center, Regional Public Health Services Section
  (水戸市保健所地域保健課 Mitoshi hokenjo, chiiki hoken-ka) Tel 029-243-7311
  993-13 Kasahara-cho, Mito City, 310-0852- 14 -

3 Resident Registration, etc.
3-1 Residence Card
（1）What is Residence Card?
“Residence Card” is issued to foreign nationals, legally residing inJapan for a medium to long term. This is considered as a valid
identification card (ID card) and of great importance.

入管局

・Mid- to long term residents exclude:- Persons granted permission to stay for not more than three months- Persons granted the status of residence “Temporary visitor”- Persons granted the status of residence “Diplomat” or “Official”- Persons recognized by the Ministry of Justice ordinance as equivalent to the foreign
nationals as above- Special permanent residents- Persons without the status of residence・A residence card contains information such as name, nationality, address, status ofresidence, and period of stay as well as photo.
・Persons aged 16 or over must carry his/her own residence card. If requested by Immigration
Inspector, Immigration Control Officer or Police Officer, you must present your card.

（2）Changes in Residence Card
During your stay in Japan, if there has been any change in the information shown on yourresidence card other than the address, you must notify within 14 days from the change a
regional immigration office in charge of the area (Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau, Mito
Branch Office) of the change.
If you wish to extend the period of residence, change the status of residence, obtain permission
to engage in activity other than that granted, have got married or divorced, have changed youremployer or school, etc., you should follow the procedures as appropriate.
※When you have changed your address, notify the new city office of the change within 14 days
from the change.
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【Refer to】 Immigration Services Agency of Japan “Residence Card” ⇒ 3-1【Inquiries】
・Immigration Information Center (Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm)
Tel 0570-013904 (Toll-free), Tel 03-5796-7112 (Mobile, Overseas)
・Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau
Tel 0570-034259 (Toll-free), Tel 03-5796-7234（Mobile, Overseas)
・Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau,
Mito Branch Office 1-1 Kitami-cho, Mito City 310-8540
Mito Legal Affairs Joint Gov’t Bldg. 1F, Tel 029-300-3601

3-2 Resident record（1）When establishing residence in MitoWhen you have settled yourself in Mito after entering Japan from abroad,

市役所

take along your passport and Residence Card and submit your “Moving-in
Notification” to the city office within 14 days from the settlement.
【Refer to】 Resident registration ⇒ 3-2【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156（2）When changing residenceWhen you relocate within Japan, take along your Residence Card and follow the necessary
procedures at the office. If you have your “My Number Card” present it as well.
■ When moving into Mito City (from another city, town or village)
Make sure to submit “Moving-out Notification” to the city office of your previous residence
before you move out. Submit “Moving-in Notification” to the Mito city office within 14 days
from your moving-in.
■ When moving out of Mito City (to another city, town or village)Submit “Moving-out Notification” to the Mito city office before you move out. Submit“Moving-in Notification” within 14 days from your relocation to the city office of your new
address.
■ When relocating within Mito
Submit “Moving-in Notification” to the Mito city office within 14 days from your relocation.

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■ When departing Japan / When moving abroadMake sure to submit “Moving-out Notification” to the Mito city office before you depart fromJapan.
【Refer to】 Resident Registration ⇒  3-2
【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156（3）When getting married or divorced■ Submission of notification
When a foreign national intends to get married to or divorced from a Japanese or a foreign
national, submit to the city office the following documents:
When getting married・・・“Marriage Notification”
When getting divorced・・・“Divorce Notification”※There are some other documents required. For details, contact the city office.
※If you are a foreign national, contact your country’s embassy or consulate and ask for
information to follow the necessary procedures in your home country.
【Refer to】 Family Register ⇒ 3-3【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156（4）When a child is born
■ Submission of notification
When your baby is born in Japan, within 14 days from the birth, submit “Birth Notification”
to the city office.
【Refer to】 Family register ⇒ 3-3【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi  shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156■ Procedure at the embassy or consulate of your country
Please take the procedure of passport application for your new born baby at your country’s
embassy or consulate. If both the parents are foreign nationals, the baby cannot acquire
Japanese nationality.

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■ Application for Residence Card
If the baby of foreign nationality is to reside in Japan exceeding 60 days after the birth, apply
for Residence Card at Mito Immigration Office within 30 days after the birth.
【Inquiries】 Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Mito Branch Office Tel 029-300-3601（5）When a family member passes away
■ Submission of notification
When your family member or anyone living together has passed away, submit “Death
Notification” within seven days after the death.  
【Refer to】 Family register ⇒ 3-3【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156■ Return of Residence Card
If the deceased is a foreign national, return his/her Residence Card within 14 days after thedeath to Mito Immigration Office.
【Inquiries】 Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Mito Branch Office Tel 029-300-3601■ Procedures in the deceased’s home country
If the deceased is a foreign national, take necessary procedures at the embassy or consulateof his/her home country. Inquire of the embassy or consulate for details.
（6）My Number System
An individual number called “My Number” is allocated to every person residing in Japan. Whenyou receive “Individual Number Notice” containing “My Number” (your individual number) fromthe city office, please keep it safe.
■ “My Number” is needed when:・Taking procedures at the city office for social insurance or tax payment
・Starting to work for company, etc.
・Opening a bank account, making foreign remittance (from or to Japan), etc.

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■ Application for My Number Card
After receiving an individual number notice, apply at the city office for “My Number Card” tobe issued on a later date. This My Number Card is equipped with an IC chip, containing yourname, address, date of birth, gender, and individual number as well as photo. You can use it
to receive various services offered by local governments. In addition, it can be your identity
verification document, which is very convenient.

【Refer to】 My Number (Individual Number) ⇒ 3-4
The Japan Agency for Local Authority Information Systems“Individual Number Card comprehensive site” ⇒ 3-5【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156

3-3 Registered seal and Certificate of Seal Registration（1）Registered seal
When making an important contract such as buying/selling of a car, housing and land, you need
your registered seal (実印jitsuin). Jitsuin signifies an “officially recognized” seal which has beenregistered with the city office of your residence (印鑑登録 inkan toroku). “Seal Registration
Card” (印鑑登録証 Inkan toroku sho) is issued upon registration.
When registering your seal with the city office, take along your seal and some identification
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（2）Certificate of Seal Registration
When you use your registered seal in contract or business deals, you need “Certificate of Seal
Registration” as well. This is to verify that the seal belongs to you and is already registered. A
Certificate of Seal Registration is issued upon application at the city office with your “SealRegistration Card” as well as your identification documents (your driver’s license, Residence
Card, etc.) presented.
【Refer to】 Seal ⇒ 3-6【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156- 20 -

4 Taxes
Taxes are funds of importance to be used by governmental, prefectural and municipal organizations
offering services necessary for residents living comfortably. There are various types of taxes,
levied on salary, shopping, possession of a car or a house, etc.

4-1 Income tax
Income tax, paid to the national government, islevied on all income earned over one year fromJanuary 1 to December 31, such as salaries paidby employer, and profits gained from business.
■ How to pay ①(paid by your employer for you by withholding at source)Your company-employer deducts income tax each month from your salary (源泉徴収 Gensen
choshu). The amount of tax is indicated in your “Salary Statement” (給与明細書 Kyuyo
meisaisho) given by your employer. The total amount of income tax over the year is indicatedin “Withholding Record of Employment Income” (源泉徴収票 Gensen choshuhyo) given by
your employer in January the next year.
■ How to pay ② (paid by yourself)If you run your own business or your employer does not deduct from your salary, you need to
pay the income tax on your own. Between February 16 and March 15, file your income tax
return for the previous year at the tax office.
Using the tax payment form issued by the tax office when filing your tax return, pay your tax
at bank, post office or convenience store by the due date.
【Refer to】 National Tax Agency “Income Tax” ⇒ 4-1【Inquiries】 Mito Tax Office, Tel 029-231-4211
1-17 Kitami-cho, Mito City, 310-8666

4-2 Resident tax
Resident tax, composed of municipal tax and prefectural tax, is levied on your income over one
year from January 1 to December 31 if you reside in Mito as of January 1 and had income ofsalary, etc. in the previous year. In addition, if you have your resident registration in Mito as ofJanuary 1 and plan to depart from Japan in the middle of the same year, the resident tax for thefollowing year is still imposed and you must pay the tax for the whole year.

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■ How to pay ① (paid by your employer for you by withholding at source)Your company-employer deducts resident tax each month from your salary. The amount ofmonthly tax is indicated in your “Salary Statement” (給与明細書 Kyuyo meisaisho)” given by
your employer.
The period of resident tax payment starts from June to May of the following year. The total
amount of tax over one year is informed by the city office in May every year.
■ How to pay ② (paid by yourself)If you run your own business or your employer does not deduct from your salary, you need to
pay the resident tax on your own.
When you receive a tax notice (納税通知書 Nozei tsuchi sho) along with payment forms (納付書Nofu sho), pay by the due date at the city office, bank, post office or convenience store.
You can also use bank transfer, credit card or mobile phone as a means of payment.
【Refer to】 Taxes ⇒ 4-2【Inquiries】[Taxation] Mito City Personal Income Tax Section(水戸市市民税課 Mitoshi shiminzei-ka) Tel 029-232-9138[Tax payment] Mito City Tax Collection Section(水戸市収税課 Mitoshi shuzei-ka) Tel 029-232-9145

4-3 Consumption tax
When you purchase goods or receive services, you need to pay the consumption tax of 8% or
10% rate.
■ Consumption tax rate（as of 2023）
・foods and beverages bought at super market, etc. (excluding alcohol)・・・8％
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■ Price indication
Please note prices are indicated in two ways: “taxORANGE

inclusive” and “tax exclusive.”

108円

＝

（税込）

【Example】 When you buy juice priced at \100（税込）

  (consumption tax 8%)※The total amount you pay is “\108.”

ORANGE

100円

（税別）

（税別）

・Price indication for “税込 Zeikomi (tax inclusive)” → 「108円」
・Price indication for “税別 Zeibetsu (tax exclusive)” → 「100円」【Refer to】 National Tax Agency “Consumption Tax” ⇒  4-3
【Inquiries】 Mito Tax Office, Tel 029-231-4211
1-17 Kitami-cho, Mito City 310-8666

4-4 Vehicle Tax / Light Vehicle Tax
Vehicle tax or light vehicle tax has to be paid by the person who owns a car or motorbike as ofApril 1.
“Vehicle tax” is levied on cars with a white or green number plate (displacement over 660cc),
while “Light vehicle tax” is levied on cars with a yellow or black number plate (displacement
660cc or under). The tax amount varies by the type of car or motorbike.
■ How to pay
You will receive “Tax notice” (納税通知書 Nozei tsuchi sho) indicating the tax amount aroundMay from the city office or prefectural tax office. Pay the tax within the deadline at the city
office (light vehicle tax), prefectural office (vehicle tax), any financial institution, post office orconvenience store.  
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefecture “Vehicle tax” ⇒ 4-4
Tax ⇒ 4-2
【Inquiries】[Vehicle tax] Mito Prefectural Tax Office, Tel 029-221-6605
1-3-1 Sakumachi, Mito 310-0802[Light vehicle tax] Mito City Personal Income Tax Section(水戸市市民税課 Mitoshi shiminzei-ka) Tel 029-232-9138- 23 -

4-5 Property tax / Urban planning tax
If you own fixed property (land, building, etc.) as of January 1, you need to pay the property
tax. Depending on the location of your property, you may need to pay the urban planning tax
as well.
■ How to pay
You will receive “Tax notice” (納税通知書 Nozei tsuchi sho) along with “Tax payment form”(納付書 Nofu sho) annually in April from the city office. Please pay at the city office, bank,post office or convenience store within the deadline.
You can also pay using bank transfer, credit card or mobile phone.
【Refer to】 Tax ⇒ 4-2【Inquiries】 Mito City Property Tax Section（水戸市資産税課 Mitoshi shisanzei-ka） Tel 029-232-9141- 24 -

5 Pregnancy/Childbirth and Child-rearing
5-1 When you have become pregnant（1）Mother and Child Healthcare
When your pregnancy has been confirmed at obstetrics and gynecology clinic,
submit “Pregnancy report” to the city office, Tsunezumi Community HealthCenter, or Uchihara Community Health Center to receive “Maternal andChild Health Handbook” and “Mother and child booklet.”■ Maternal and Child Health Handbook (母子健康手帳 Boshi kenko techo)In the handbook are kept records of baby’s growth and health from pregnancy to birth as wellas his/her vaccination history. In addition, notes about raising babies are included. Make sure
to take along the handbook when visiting hospital and having mother and child healthcheck-up. The handbook will be used until the child enters elementary school, but the
information recorded in the handbook will be even more useful later. Please keep it safe.
■ Mother and child booklet (母と子のしおり Haha to ko no shiori)
The booklet includes the following medical tickets:
Prenatal check-up ticket (妊婦一般健康診査受診票 Ninpu ippan kenko shinsa jyushin-hyo),Postnatal check-up ticket (産婦健康診査受診票 Sanpu kenko shinsa jyushin-hyo)，Newborn
hearing check-up ticket (新生児聴覚検査受診票 Shinseiji chokaku kensa jyushin-hyo),
Infant check-up ticket (乳児一般健康診査受診票 Nyuji ippan kenko shinsa jyushin-hyo),Prenatal dental check-up ticket (妊婦歯科健康診査受診票 Ninpu shika kenko shinsa
jyushin-hyo), Breastfeeding consultation ticket (母乳育児相談利用券 Bonyu ikuji sodanriyo-ken)，Low birth weight infant report (低体重児出生届Teitaijyuji shussho-todoke)【Refer to】 Maternal and Child Health Handbook ⇒ 5-1【Inquiries】 Mito City Child-rearing Support Section(水戸市子育て支援課 Mitoshi kosodate shien-ka) Tel 029-350-1216

5-2 During pregnancy（1）Pregnant and postnatal woman’s health care
■ Prenatal general health care (妊婦一般健康診査 Ninpu ippan kenko shinsa)
During pregnancy, a mother should go through health check-up regularly at an obstetrics andgynecology clinic for her baby and herself. With the use of the check-up tickets provided by
the city (14 visits for singleton pregnancy, 19 visits for multiple pregnancy), a portion of the
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■ Postnatal health care (産婦健康診査 Sanpu kenko shinsa)
After delivery, changes in the mother’s mind and body tend to be neglected. Between two
weeks and one month after delivery, have a health check-up at obstetrics and gynecology
clinic. With the use of the checkup tickets provided by the city (for two visits), a portion of
the medical expenses will be supported.
【Refer to】 Pregnant and postnatal woman’s health care ⇒ 5-2（2）Prenatal dental care (妊婦歯科健康診査 Ninpu shika kenko shinsa)
Pregnancy tends to cause gum diseases and cavities; prenatal dental check-up at a dental
institution is recommended when the mother’s health condition is stable. The expense for one
check-up visit is supported by the city.
【Refer to】 Prenatal dental care ⇒ 5-3（3）Childbirth preparation class (妊婦教室 Hello Baby Class)Class is open at City Hall for first time parents to ease their worries about not only childbirth
but also child-rearing. Reservation is necessary, so confirm on the city website in advance.
Such classes may be open also at a clinic where you plan to have delivery. Please contact yourclinic for details.
【Refer to】 Childbirth preparation class ⇒ 5-4【Inquiries】 Mito City Childcare Support Section(水戸市子育て支援課 Mitoshi kosadate shien-ka) Tel 029-350-1216（4）Consultation for pregnant mothers, etc. “Smile Mom Mito”
Pregnant mothers can consult about their anxieties or worries concerning maternity or
infants up to one year old. Midwives and public health nurses are ready to respond to various
consultations.
Date & Time available: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm,
closed on holidays and new year holidays
Place: Mito City Childcare Support Section (City Hall, 2F) Tel 029-350-7528【Refer to】 Smile Mom Mito ⇒ 5-5- 26 -

（5）Medical expense support system for pregnant women (妊産婦医療福祉費助成制度 Marufuku)
This is the system where pregnant women who have medical insurance can be supported inpaying their medical expenses at obstetrics and gynecology hospital.
However, those with a high income may not be able to receive such support.
【Refer to】 Medical expense support system for pregnant women  ⇒  5-6
【Inquiries】 Mito City NHI and Pension Section(水戸市国保年金課 Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka) Tel 029-232-9166

5-3 When you have given birth（1）Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Allowance（出産育児一時金 Shussan ikuji ichijikin）
When you, being enrolled in the National Health Insurance program, have given birth to a child,
you are eligible to receive “Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Allowance” from the city office.
If you have contributed to other medical insurance programs other than NHI, contact youremployer, etc. for details.
【Refer to】 Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Allowance ⇒  5-7
【Inquiries】 Mito City NHI and Pension Section（水戸市国保年金課 Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka） Tel 029-232-9166（2）Birth Notification
Refer to “3-2 (4) When a child is born,” page 17【Inquiries】 Mito City Records and Certification Section(水戸市市民課 Mitoshi shimin-ka) Tel 029-232-9156（3）Health check-up and child-rearing consultation
n order to check the growth and development and health conditions of yourchild, have health check-ups and child-rearing consultations as appropriate.
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Check-up/Consultation
1 month old health check-up(1か月児健康診査 Ikkagetsuji kenshin）
1st infant health check-up(乳児一般健康診査 Nyuji kenshin）⇒ 5-8
7 months old childcare consultation(7か月児育児相談 Nanakagetsuji
sodan)※ ⇒5-9
2nd infant health check-up(乳児一般健康診査 Nyuji kenshin）
1yr 6mos old health check-up(1歳6か月児健康診査 Issai rokkagetsuji
kenshin) ⇒ 5-10
2yrs old dental health check-up(2歳児健康診査 Nisaiji kenshin)⇒ 5-113yrs old health check-up(3歳児健康診査 Sansaiji kenshin)⇒ 5-12AgePlace

1 month old

Medical institution, etc. where the baby isborn

3 - 4 mos old

Family pediatrics

City Hall,
7 to 8 months old Tsunezumi Community Health Center,
Uchihara Community Health Center9 - 11 mos old

Family pediatrics

1yr 6mos 1yr 11mos

Designated medical institutions

2yrs 6mos 2yrs 11mos

City Hall, Tsunezumi Community HealthCenter, Uchihara Community Health Center,
Support Center for Child Development

3yrs 6mos 3yrs 11mos

City Hall, Tsunezumi Community HealthCenter, Uchihara Community Health Center※Childcare consultation is also available to infants aged other than seven months old.

【Inquiries】 Mito City Childcare Support Section
  (水戸市子育て支援課 Mitoshi kosodate shien-ka) Tel 029-350-1216（4）Vaccination
Have children vaccinated and build up resistance to disease.
“Vaccination tickets” are to be delivered from Public Health Center
within about one month from your child’s birth. Take along thetickets and have your child vaccinated at medical institutions.
Vaccinations include “routine vaccines” offered for free and “voluntary vaccines” for a fee. Some
vaccinations specify the applicable age range, so consult your family pediatrician, Health andPrevention Section (保健予防課 Hoken yobo-ka), etc. to confirm when and which vaccine totake.
※The first vaccination is applicable to six weeks old infants and older; early planning of thevaccination schedule for your child is recommended before he/she is born.
■ Types of vaccines※As of 2023. The types of vaccine applicable are subject to change.
Routine or Voluntary

Vaccines

RoutineHib, PCV, Hepatitis B, BCG, 4 combination vaccines (Diphtheria, Pertussis,
Tetanus, Inactivated polio), 2 combination vaccines (Diphtheria, Tetanus)，
Chickenpox, Measles and Rubella, Japanese encephalitis, HPV, Rotavirus

Voluntary

Mumps, Children’s flu- 28 -

【Refer to】 Vaccination ⇒ 5-13 ～ 5-25
【Inquiries】 Mito City Public Health Center, Health and Prevention Sectio（水戸市保健所保健予防課 Mitoshi hokenjo, Hoken yobo-ka）
Tel 029-243-7315（5）Medical expense support system for children (子ども医療福祉費助成制度 Marufuku)
This is a system in which children up to 18 years old, having a medical insurance, can receive
financial support for treatment or services at hospital.
【Refer to】 Medical expense support system for children ⇒ 5-26
【Inquiries】 Mito City NHI and Pension Section
  (水戸市国保年金課 Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka) Tel 029-232-9166（6）Child allowance (児童手当 Jido teate)Those who are raising children up to junior high school 3rd grade will be eligible to receive theallowance.
Make sure to apply for the allowance right after birth. When relocating, apply to the office ofyour new residence.
【Refer to】 Child allowance ⇒ 5-27
【Inquiries】 Mito City Child Policy Section
  (水戸市こども政策課 Mitoshi kodomo seisaku-ka) Tel 029-232-9176

5-4 Child-rearing（1）Information and consultation on child-rearing■ Comprehensive guidebook on child-rearing support
This guidebook explains in details services pertaining to pregnancy, childbirth and childrearing as well as their application procedures offered by Mito City.
【Refer to】 Comprehensive guidebook on child-rearing support ⇒ 5-28
■ Child-rearing support counselorSupport counselors of the city staff specialized in child-rearing provide useful information andchild-rearing advice to meet each family’s needs.

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【Refer to】 Child-rearing support counselor ⇒ 5-29
【Inquiries】 Mito City Child Policy Section
  (水戸市こども政策課 Mitoshi kodomo seisaku-ka) Tel 029-350-5577■ About health of mother and child
Refer to “5-2 (4) Consultation for pregnant mothers “Smile Mom Mito” page 26【Inquiries】 Mito City Childcare Support Section (水戸市子育て支援課 Mitoshi kosodate shien-ka), “Smile Mom Mito”, Tel 029-350-7528■ Childcare Support and Multigenerational Exchange Center(わんぱーく・みとWan Park Mito, はみんぐぱーく・みとHumming Park Mito)Around children gather people of various generations, to communicate with each other beyond
generations, exchange information on child-rearing, ask advice on their concerns, and thelike. Temporary nursing service as well as various classes are available.
【Inquiries】
・Wan Park Mito Tel 029-303-1515
3-4-30 Omachi, Mito City, 310-0062
・Humming Park Mito, Tel 029-302-3662  
1-8-2 Honcho, Mito City, 310-0815  【Refer to】 Childcare Support and Multigenerational Exchange Center ⇒ 5-30
■ Childcare Counseling Room (家庭児童相談室 Katei jido sodan-shitsu)
Various issues related to children and child-rearing, involving daily living, school life,
characters, development, etc. can be solved by consultations through face-to-face interview
and telephone.
Hours available: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm
closed on national holidays and New Year and year-end holidays
Place: Mito City Childcare Support Section(水戸市子育て支援課 Mitoshi kosodate shien-ka)(City Hall, 2F) Tel 029-232-9111【Refer to】 Childcare Counseling Room ⇒ 5-31

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（2）Parenting classes (育児教室 Ikuji kyoshitsu)■ Medaka Class (めだか教室)
Parents can mitigate their childcare worries by talking with other participants and learning
about child-rearing, and make friends in the class.
Participants: parent and his/her first child (of 3 - 4 months)
Place:Tsunezumi Community Health Center(常澄保健センターTsunezumi hoken center), Tel 029-269-5285
472-1 Oba-cho, Mito City, 311-1125
Uchihara Community Health Center(内原保健センターUhihara hoken center), Tel 029-259-6411
    1384-2 Uchihara-cho, Mito City 319-0315
Application: call either Community Health Center for reservation.
【Refer to】 Medaka Class ⇒ 5-32
■ Try! Weaning Food Class (トライ離乳食教室 Torai rinyushoku class)Class is open to learn how to start weaning, with lecture by nutritionist and weaning foodtasting. If you wish to participate, reservation is necessary.
Participants: childcare providers taking care of infants up to five months
Place: City Hall（市役所Shiyakusho）
Application: reservation on the Mito City website【Refer to】 Try ! Weaning Food Class ⇒ 5-33
【Inquiries】 Mito City Childcare Support Section
  (水戸市子育て支援課 Mitoshi kosodate shien-ka) Tel 029-350-1216（3）Child care and education
Children aged six years and under before entering elementary school can attend nursery schools,
kindergartens, integrated facilities of kindergarten, etc.
In the case that children aged zero to five years use any of nursery schools, kindergartens andintegrated facilities of kindergarten, etc. the fees will not be charged on families with no resident
tax imposed. In the case of children aged three to five years no fee will be charged on allfamilies, except for school bus and meal fees.  

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■ Nursery School (保育所・保育園 Hoikusho/hoikuen)
・It is a childcare facility which provides approximately eight hours a day care to children fromzero years on behalf of their parents or guardians who cannot look after their children athome due to work, etc.
・Some facilities offer services on weekends and national holidays as well.
・If you wish to use nursery schools, apply at the city officeregardless of municipal or private schools.  
【Refer to】 Nursery school ⇒ 5-34
■ Kindergarten (幼稚園 Yochien)・It’s a facility where children aged from three years to preschool age are cared forapproximately four hours a day, offering fundamental early childhood education in preparationfor elementary school.  
・Children can learn various things while playing.
・If you choose to use kindergarten for your child, apply directly to the kindergarten where
you wish to enroll your child.
【Refer to】 Kindergarten ⇒ 5-35
■ Integrated facilities of kindergarten and nursery school (認定こども園 Nintei kodomo en)・This facility focusses on education and care of children, whether or not their parent or
guardian works.
・If you wish to enroll your child in integrated facility of kindergarten and nursery school,
apply to the city office for service with childcare (the same as nursery school), or directly tothe facility for service without childcare (the same as kindergarten).
【Refer to】 Integrated facility of Kindergarten and Nursery School ⇒ 5-36
【Inquiries】 Mito City Child Daycare Section
  （水戸市幼児保育課 Mitoshi yoji hoiku-ka） Tel 029-232-9243■ Temporary childcare (一時預かり Ichiji azukari)・In case parents or guardians cannot take care of their child at home due to illness or
emergency, urgent and temporary childcare service is available at nursery school or
integrated faciliies of kindergarten and nursery school.
・“わんぱーく・みと Wan Park Mito,” “はみんぐぱーく・みと Humming Park Mito” and “Smile
Kids” are also available for temporary childcare service.

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【Refer to】 Temporary childcare(nursery school，integrated facilities of kindergarten and nursery school) ⇒ 5-37
Temporary childcare (Wan Park Mito, Humming Park Mito, Smile Kids) ⇒ 5-38
【Inquiries】 Mito City Child Policy Section
  (水戸市こども政策課 Mitoshi kodomo seisaku-ka) Tel 029-350-5577（4）Support for children with disabilities■ Transportation service
Disabled children below 18 years old will be able to use transportation services to receive
physical instruction for basic movements in daily life, adaptation training to live in a group orcommunity, training to improve viability, or the like.
【Inquiries】 Mito City Handicapped Persons Welfare Section(水戸市障害福祉課 Mitoshi shogai fukushi-ka) Tel 029-350-8084■ Support Center for Child Development “Sukusuku Mito”
(こども発達支援センター「すくすく・みと」 Kodomo hattatsu shien center “Sukusuku Mito”)
You can consult professional staff about the development and growth of your child under 18
years.
・Mito City Support Center for Child Development “Sukusuku Mito,”Tel 029-253-3650
4-7-24 Kamimito, Mito City, 310-0041【Refer to】 Mito City Support Center for Child Development “Sukusuku Mito,” ⇒ 5-39
■ Main allowances
There are some allowances available to support children with disabilities and their guardians.
Consult the city office if you need any such support.
・Special Child Development’s Allowance (特別児童扶養手当Tokubetsu jido fuyo teate)Provided to guardians who care at home children under 20 years old with mental/physicaldisabilities.
【Refer to】 Special Child Development’s Allowance ⇒ 5-40
・Children’s Disability Welfare Allowance (障害児福祉手当Shogaiji fukushi teate)Provided to those under 20 years old who need constant special care all the time due tosevere mental/physical disabilities.
【Refer to】 Children’s Disability Welfare Allowance ⇒ 5-41
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・Physical & Mental Disability Welfare Allowance(心身障害児（者）福祉手当 Shinshin shogaiji/sha fukushi teate)Provided to those who have severe mental/physical disabilities and have lived in Mito for ayear and more. Some cases may not be applicable, so contact the city office.
【Refer to】 Physical & Mental Disability Welfare Allowance ⇒ 5-42
【Inquiries】 Mito City Handicapped Persons Welfare Section(水戸市障害福祉課 Mitoshi shogai fukushi-ka) Tel 029-350-8053（5）Support for single parents
There are various support systems for single parents.  
■ Main support systems
・Child Rearing Allowance (児童扶養手当 Jido fuyo teate)Provided to guardians who raise children under 18 years old by themselves due to divorceor spouse’s death. In the case of children having heavy disabilities, guardians of children
under 20 years old are eligible for the allowance.
【Refer to】 Child Rearing Allowance ⇒ 5-43
・Orphan’s Allowance (遺児養育手当 Iji yoiku teate)Provided to those who take care of children without either or both parents due to death
until they graduate from senior high school.
【Refer to】 Orphan’s Allowance ⇒ 5-44
【Inquiries】 Mito City Child Policy Section(水戸市こども政策課 Mitoshi kodomoseisaku-ka) Tel 029-232-9176
・Medical Expense Support System for Single Parent(ひとり親医療福祉費助成制度Marufuku）
This is a system where a child and his/her parent/guardian in a single parent/guardianfamily, being enrolled in medical insurance, can receive financial support for their visits tomedical institution.
However, a family of high income may not be able to receive such support.
【Refer to】 Medical Expense Support System for Single Parent(Marufuku) ⇒ 5-45
【Inquiries】 Mito City NHI and Pension Section(水戸市国保年金課Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka) Tel 029-232-9166- 34 -

6 Education
6-1 Elementary School and Junior High School
Guardians who have children of Japanese nationality aged 6 to 15 years
must provide them with the opportunity of education. Children of foreign
nationalities are entitled to receive education equally for free just like
Japanese, though this is not compulsory.
【Period of fees-free education (※Applicable only to public schools)】
Fees-free education covers nine years from elementary to junior high school
In Japan, the school year starts in April and ends in March.
Elementary school…six years (ages from six to twelve years old)
Junior high school…three years（ages from 12 to 15 years old）

・Which school to attend is determined depending on which district you live in. Search on the
Mito School District website.
・All lessons are given in Japanese.
・All elementary and junior high schools operated by the city of Mio offer tuition fees andtextbooks free of charge.
・School lunch is served with charge at elementary schools and without charge at junior highschools operated by the city of Mito.
・Special support schools and classes are also available for children with disabilities.
■ Procedures for entering / transferring school
You will receive a notice for your preschool children to enroll inelementary school.
If your child has recently come to Japan from abroad, talk to Mito City
School Administration Section (水戸市学校管理課 Mitoshi gakko
kanri-ka) first.
If your child must change school because of house-moving in and out of Mito, make sure to
consult school.
  ■ If your child does not understand JapaneseFor children in elementary and junior high schools who cannot understand Japanese well, there
are Japanese language advisors visiting from school to school in Mito. Once school has been
determined for your child, consult the school or Mito City Educational Research Center.
In addition, there is a voluntary class where Japanese is taught for elementary and junior highschool students. For details, refer to “6-4 (3) Japanese Class for children,” page 37- 35 -

■ School Expenses Support System（就学援助制度 Shugaku enjo seido）
If guardians who have children attending elementary or junior high school in Mito have financial
problems and are unable to prepare for necessary school expenses, these expenses can becovered by the city government.
【Refer to】
List of elementary and junior high schools ⇒ 6-1
Mito City School Districts search ⇒ 6-2
Special Support School ⇒ 6-3
School Expenses Support System ⇒ 6-4【Inquiries】[School district, school enrollment/transfer, and school expenses support system]
Mito City School Administration Section（水戸市学校管理課 Mitoshi gakko kanri-ka） Tel 029-306-8673[School meal expenses and health check-up at school]
Mito City School Health and School Lunch（水戸市学校保健給食課Mitoshi gakko hoken kyushoku-ka） Tel 029-306-8627[Consultation on lack of Japanese language proficiency]
Mito City Educational Research Center（水戸市総合教育研究所 Mitoshi sogo kyoiku kenkyujo） TEL 029-244-6708

6-2 Senior High School (高校 Koko)
In Japan, most students enter senior high school after graduating from junior high school. It’s
because senior high school education of three years promises more career options in the future
to university or various jobs. In order to enter senor high school, students have to pass entrance
examinations. Other than senior high schools, there are vocational schools or special training
colleges where more practical education leading to successful employment is offered. Talk withyour school (homeroom teacher) for advice on future career such as higher education or
employment.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefecture “List of High Schools in Ibaraki” ⇒ 6-5【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education（茨城県教育委員会 Ibarakiken kyoikuiinkai） Tel 029-301-5251/029-301-5148- 36 -

6-3 University（大学 Daigaku）
If you are qualified as a senior high school graduate, you can go to university. University isclassified as national university and private university. It usually takes four years to graduate
from university. Besides university, there are specialized university and junior college as well.  
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefecture “List of Universities in Ibaraki” ⇒ 6-6

6-4 Japanese language education
When you wish to learn Japanese, you may enter Japanese language school, or you can study inJapanese class organized by local volunteers.
（1）Japanese language schoolVarious courses are organized for the purpose of higher education, employment, preparations
for entrance exams, etc. Professional teachers teach Japanese, with tuition fees charged.
【Refer to】 List of Japanese language schools in Mito ⇒ 6-7（2）Japanese class (by volunteer groups)
At Mito International Center, volunteer groups hold Japanese classes. While studying basic
Japanese necessary for living, students can learn of local information and make friends there.
Find the most suitable class for your day and time.
【Refer to】 List of Mito International Center Japanese Classes ⇒ 6-8
  Ibaraki International Association “Japanese Classes in Ibaraki” ⇒ 6-9【Inquiries】 Mito International Center（水戸市国際交流センター Mitoshi  kokusai koryu center） Tel 029-221-1800（3）Japanese class for children
For children whose mother tang is not Japanese, volunteer teachers teach Japanese essential inschool life once a week at Mito International Center. Class is open for set periods of the year
and application is necessary. Talk with school staff for details to apply to Mito City International
Association.
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7 Pension and Welfare
7-1 Pension
There are two types of public pension: “national pension” which every
Japanese aged 20 to 59 must join and “employees’ pension” which
employees and public servants join.
■ Employees’ pension
When you are employed by company, etc., you join employees’ pension. Your employer willtake enrollment procedures for you. Premiums will be deducted automatically from your salary.
■ National pension
When you run your own business without enrollment in employees’ pension, you must join thenational pension.
■ Lump-sum withdrawal payment
Foreign nationals who have paid pension premiums for six months and more during stay inJapan are eligible for lump-sum withdrawal payment if they move out of Japan. Claim Japan
Pension Service within two years after departure from Japan for such payment.
■ Total period of pension coverageIn some cases, if a foreign national was enrolled in pension system in his/her home country
and is enrolled in Japan as well, he/she is eligible for two pensions from both countries bysumming up the years of payment. However, this is only allowable when both countries areunder such an agreement. If you have received your lump-sum withdrawal payment, the period
based on which the lump-sum withdrawal payment was calculated will be excluded from thecoverage.
【Refer to】 [Enrollment in employees’ pension]
Japan Pension Service “Pension” ⇒ 7-1[Enrollment in national pension]
Outline of Japanese National Pension  System ⇒ 7-2［Enrollment in employees’ pension or national pension］
Pension Service “Lump-sum withdrawal payment” ⇒ 7-3“Social Security Agreement” ⇒ 7-4【Inquiries】 Mito City NHI and Pension Section（水戸市国保年金課 Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka） Tel 029-232-9529- 38 -

7-2 Nursing care insuranceNursing care insurance offers a system where a person, becoming dependent due to aging or
needing assistance in eating, bathing, cleaning, etc. in daily living due to illness or disability,
can receive necessary care services.
Foreign nationals who are aged 40 years or older and plan
to stay in Japan for more than three months are obliged tojoin the nursing care insurance system. Once enrolled, youneed to pay premiums. When using nursing care services,
you can receive benefits from the insurance for each service,
but a portion of the expenses has to be copaid by you.
■ Premiums
・Premiums are calculated based on your income from salary of the previous year,  etc.
・Those aged 40 to 64 years pay nursing-care insurance premiums along with medical insurance
premiums
・Those aged 65 years or older will have premiums deducted from “pension” benefit. Until thisdeduction is implemented the premium has to paid with a bill.
■ How to use nursing-care service① You can use nursing-care service at the age of 65 and after, except for some special cases.
② When you wish to receive nursing-care service, contact the city office first. The necessityof nursing care is evaluated for approval of your nursing-care level.
③ After obtaining approval, consult a professional care manager, etc. about suitable services
available and have a nursing-care service plan (care plan) made.
④ Once your plan is finalized, you can start using nursing-care service.
⑤ At the time of using nursing-care service, pay your copay specific to the service received.
【Refer to】 Nursing-care insurance system ⇒ 7-5【Inquiries】 Mito City Long-Term Care Insurance Section(水戸市介護保険課 Mitoshi kaigo hoken-ka) Tel 029-232-9177

7-3 Welfare for disabilities（1）Certificate of the disabledThis booklet type certificate is necessary for mentally/physically disabled persons to use various
services. Several certificates are available for different types of disability. Apply for theappropriate certificate depending on the disability type.

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・“Physical disability certificate”（身体障害者手帳 Shintaishogaisha techo）
・・・・・・persons with physical disability
・“Medical rehabilitation certificate”（療育手帳 Ryoiku techo）
・・・・・・persons with delays in intellectual development
・“Mental disability certificate”（精神障害者保健福祉手帳 Seishinshogaisha fukushi techo）
・・・・・・persons having difficulties in daily life due to mental disorders【Refer to】 Physical disability certificate ⇒ 7-6
Medical rehabilitation certificate ⇒ 7-7
Mental disability certificate ⇒ 7-8【Inquiries】 Mito City Handicapped Persons Welfare Section(水戸市障害福祉課 Mitoshi shogai fukushi-ka) Tel 029-232-9173（2）Use of welfare services for the disabledServices are used to support persons with disability or malignant disease in solving problems indaily life and leading an independent life.
【Refer to】 Welfare for the disabled ⇒ 7-9【Inquiries】 Mito City Handicapped Persons Welfare Section(水戸市障害福祉課 Mitoshi shogai fukushi-ka) Tel 029-350-8084（3）Medical expense support system for those with severe mental/physical disability(重度心身障害者の医療福祉費助成制度 Marufuku)
This is a system in which persons with severe disability having medical insurance are able toreceive financial support for visits to medical institution. However, those with a high income
may be excluded from the system.
【Refer to】 Medical expense support system for those with severe mental/
physical disability(Marufuku) ⇒ 7-10
【Inquiries】 Mito City NHI and Pension Section(水戸市国保年金課 Mitoshi kokuho nenkin-ka) Tel 029-232-9166- 40 -

7-4 Welfare benefit (生活保護 Seikatsu hogo)Any person who is living in poverty even after utilizing all his/her assets and abilities may beable to receive necessary public assistance from the city government according to the level ofpoverty in order to guarantee a minimum standard of living and promote self-support. A foreign
national with a status of residence, whether he/she is a permanent or long-term resident or a
spouse of a Japanese national, is also eligible for such public assistance in accordance with the
Public Assistance Act. However, the following requirements, etc. have to be met.
■ Requirements for public assistance, etc.
The requirements to receive the public assistance include:・Utilization of assets
If you have any savings, land, houses, etc. not used for living, sell them all to use as living
expenses.  
・Utilization of abilities
If you can work, work to the best of your ability.
・Utilization of all other things available
If you are eligible for any other public assistance such as pensions or allowances, use themfirst.
・Support of dependents
If you can obtain support from relatives, etc. ask them.
【Refer to】 About public assistance ⇒  7-11
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Public Assistance System” ⇒ 7-12
【Inquiries】 Mito City Life Welfare Section（水戸市生活福祉課 Mitoshi seikatsu fukushi-ka） Tel 029-232-9171

7-5 Self-reliance support system for needy persons
If you have any difficulty in money, work or life, contact the city office.
You can consult about how to live at ease.
【Inquiries】 Mito City Self-reliance Support Room  （水戸市自立相談支援室 Mitoshi jiritsu sodan shien-shitsu） Tel 029-291-3941- 41 -

8 Housing and Community
8-1 Renting housing
There are two types of housing offered for rent: “rental housing” and “public housing.”（1）Rental housing
“Rental housing” refers to houses, apartments, condos, etc. to rent
from its owner. People generally go to a real estate agency to finda most favorable house or room. You can search for one to yourneeds of rent, the number of rooms, area size, etc.
※In Japan, when you sign a rental contract, you may need your“joint guarantor.” Consult your real estate agency to be sure.
【Refer to】 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism “Apartment Search Guidebook” ⇒ 8-1（2）Public housing
“Public housing” is provided by the prefecture or the city for low-income people who are in needof housing. In order to apply for “public housing,” you will need to meet various qualifications(your residence status, income, who you live with, etc.)  After you apply and are qualified, you
can move in.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Housing Management Center ⇒ 8-2
Ibaraki Prefecture “Public Housing” ⇒ 8-3
Public Housing ⇒ 8-4【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Housing Management Center（茨城県住宅管理センター Ibarakiken jutaku kanri center） Tel 029-226-3355

8-2 Moving（1）Procedures when moving
Refer to “3-2 (2) When changing residence” page 16 and take necessary procedures at the city office.
（2）Removal companies and necessary preparations
If you cannot move your furniture and household goods on your own, you can ask a removal
company. There are various services available such as packing, transportation, and furnituresetting. Prices vary depending on the company or services you choose.
In the case of rental housing, inform your management company or landlord in advance of yourmove-out date. In addition, make sure to cancel water, electricity, gas, etc. contracts. (Referto “8-3 Water, electricity and gas” to take necessary procedures.)- 42 -

（3）The day of move-out
On the day of your move-out, clean thoroughly the room where you have been living. Do notleave any garbage or unnecessary items. On that day, witness inspection may be necessary toreturn the property. After the inspection, security deposit, repairs, etc. will be adjusted.
（4）Address change procedures
When you complete your removal to a new residence, make address changes for:Residence Card, mobile phone, credit card, bank, driver’s license, etc.

8-3 Water, electricity and gas（1）Water■ Start of use
To start water service, do either of the following.
① Call the customer center, Mito City Waterworks Department② Fill in “Application for water use” and submit it to the city office.
■ Water charge
・Water bill shows a sum of basic fee and usage (actually used amount) fee.
・The city confirms the amount of water consumed by a user through meter reading and theuser is billed bimonthly for fees according to the usage.  
・Sewage (toilet water, etc.) usage is billed together with water fees.
・Payment methods include automatic transfer from your bank account, payment at convenience
store or bank, payment through smartphone or credit card, etc.
■ Termination of use
To stop water service, do either of the following.
① Call the customer center to apply for water termination.
② Fill in “Application for water termination” and submit it to the customer center.
※When terminating water use, fees will be adjusted to cover the water usage till the day oftermination. Inquire about the adjustment method by phone.
【Refer to】 Start, termination and change of water use ⇒ 8-5【Inquiries】 Mito City Waterworks Department , Customer center（水戸市水道部お客様受付センター Mitoshi suido-bu okyakusama uketsuke center）
Tel 029-231-4111- 43 -

（2）Electricity■ Start of use
When starting to use electricity, follow the steps below:① Decide on the initial day of use.
② Apply to an electric company. (Several companies available for you tochoose.)③ Electricity becomes available when the circuit breaker is switched “on” on the first day of
your use.
※Depending on contract terms or housing facilities, the electric company staff need to be present
at your residence. In such a case, the electric company will inform you of the visit in advance.
■ Electricity charge
・Depending on the amount and method of your electricity usage, you can choose the terms ofcontract. Different companies offer different contract types.
・Electricity charges are determined according to the amount of use. The amount of use isconfirmed by electricity company staff reading the meter installed at each household. Everymonth, your electricity company inform you of the reading.
・Payment methods include automatic transfer from your bank account, payment at convenience
store or bank or through credit card, etc.
■ Termination of use
To terminate the use of electricity, follow the steps below:① Determined the last day of your use.
② Call your electricity company and take termination procedures.
※On the day of electricity shut-off, the user does not have to be present on site in principle.
If the electric meter cannot be checked from outside of your housing, you may have to bepresent. In such a case, your electricity company will request you to be present.
（3）GasGas is used mainly for cooking stoves in kitchen as well as water heaters for bath.
There are two types of gas used for households in Mito: city gas and propane gas. These two
types are different in composition, etc. Which gas to use depends on the region and housing youlive in. As for your gas appliances, make sure to select right ones conforming to your gas type.

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■ Start of use
To start using gas, follow the steps below:① Decide the date of your first use.
② Apply to a gas company. (Several gas companies are available for you to choose.)③ When the day arrives, gas company staff will come to you to inspect all facilities, turn on
the gas line and teach you how to use gas appliances.  
※When you use kitchen stoves or gas heaters, ensure adequate ventilation.
■ Gas charge
・Depending on the amount or method of your usage, you can choose the terms of contract.
Different companies offer different contract types.
・Gas bill shows a sum of basic fee and usage (actually used amount) fee.  
・Payment methods include automatic transfer from your bank account, payment at convenience
store or bank, through credit card, etc.
■Termination of use
To terminate the use of gas, follow the steps below:① Determine the last day of your use.
② Call your gas company and take the termination procedures.
(If you tell your “Customer Number” the process goes smooth.)③ On the day of gas shut-off, a technician will shut off the gas meter. If the meter is
inaccessible to the technician, the user or someone else has to be present to witness.  

8-4 Telephone and internet（1）Telephone■ Telephone number
・In Japan mobile phone number is comprised of 11 digits, while home phone number iscomprised of 10 digits.
・The first two to four digits of the home telephone number differ depending on area, which iscalled the area code. For Mito it is “029.” When you call from outside of Mito or throughmobile phone, this code is necessary.
■ Mobile phone
When you want to buy a mobile phone, go to cellular carrier counters or electronics retail stores.
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・Items needed for purchase:  Identification card (Residence Card, driver’s license, My Number Card, etc.)
・Items needed for payment procedure:
  Credit card and cash card for Japanese bank or bank notebook■ Public telephone
“Public phones” are installed at stations and public facilities. By inserting 10 yen or 100 yen
coin, anyone can use one..
※No change available for partial use of a 100 yen coin.
■ How to make international call
When making an international phone call, dial in the order as follows:

Carrier’s identification code (0033 or 001) ＋010 ＋country code
you want to call ＋area code without 0 ＋subscriber’s number（2）The Internet
There are several methods to use the internet at home.  
・Cable type: contract for Fiber-Optics using landline
・Wireless type: contract for Wi-Fi using mobile devices
・Communicate through terminals of smartphones (SIM card), etc.
As for cable type internet service, cable TV broadband is also available. Choose one that ismost suited to you based on your budget and usage. You should consult home electric applianceshops or cellular carrier shops for advice.

8-5 TV and newspapers（1）TV■ TV channels
In Mito there are one terrestrial television channel operated by public broadcaster (NHK) andfive terrestrial television channels by commercial broadcasters, all viewable on TV if you havea TV set. Other than the above, broadcasts through broadcasting satellite (BS) andcommunication satellite (CS) are also available, though most of them are unlikely to be viewed
without installing a required device or paying the fee. To receive BS and CS signals, you cantalk to electric appliance shops for advice.

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■ About public broadcasting (NHK)Once you install a TV set in your home, you have to pay the reception fee for publicbroadcasting (NHK).
NHK operates not only a terrestrial but also BS channels, and its fees differ depending on thenumber of TV sets installed in your home and contract terms.
【Refer to】 NHK “Reception Fee”
(Various languages are available to choose from the menu at the upper right corner）⇒ 8-6（2）Newspapers
There are various newspapers issued in Japan. If you wish to read newspapers every day at home,
subscribe to a newspaper at newspaper company or agent.
At Mito International Center, Japanese, English and Chinese newspapers are offered for any
visitor to read within the premises for free.
■ Newspapers available at Mito International Center・Ibaraki Shinbun (Japanese) ⇒ 8-7
・The Japan Times and The New York Times (English) ⇒ 8-8
・Chinese Economic Newspaper (Japanese) ⇒ 8-9- 47 -

8-6 Garbage（1）How to separate and dispose of garbage
Sort out household garbage according to types and methods as below and put each out at adesignated pick-up spot. (As for your garbage pick-up location, confirm with your neighbors.)
Collection dates are scheduled according to your district of residence and type of garbage, so
be sure to confirm in advance. Your garbage should be put out by 8:00am on the day.
■Resource items ➨ Recyclable garbage
Recyclable as paper

Tie crosswise with a string according to type and put out.
Recyclable as one material

Sort and put out separately in a transparent or half-transparent bag.

Small electric appliances containing rare metals

Drop in recycling box set at city office, etc.

■Combustible
Unrecyclable/Burnable

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■Non-combustible
Unrecyclable/Non-burnable

Put out in a waste bag designated by Mito.（If unable to fit in a bag, apply a waste sticker.）■Harmful garbage
Items whose disposal and treatment involve risk

Sort and put out separately in a transparent or half-transparent bag.

■Bulk garbage
Large items such as furniture

Apply to call center in advance.

【Refer to】 How to dispose of garbage ⇒ 8-10
【Inquiries】[Garbage sorting and put-out method in Mito]
Mito City Garbage Reduction Weight Section（水戸市ごみ減量課 Mitoshi gomi genryo-ka） Tel 029-232-9114[Collection Schedule and collection spots] Mito City Garbage Disposal Firm
（水戸市清掃事務所 Mitoshi seiso jimusho） Tel 029-297-5821[Application for bulk waste pick-up] Call center Tel 029-350-8101- 49 -

8-7 Neighborhood association
There are regional community organizations called “chonai-kai” or “jichi-kai” to maintain good
relationships among residents living in the same district and to help each other. People in eachregion voluntarily act together and foreign residents are welcome to join as well.  
■ Main activities
・Share local information
・Clean streets and parks
・Install and manage security lightings
・Make the surrounding environment clean and beautiful
・Participate in disaster preparedness drills
・Organize and take part in communal events and activities■ When you wish to join chonai-kai or jichi-kai① Visit your neighbor or nearby community center to get information on chairperson of yourresidence district.
② Apply to the chairperson directly.
■ Mito chonai-kai/jichi-kai card
When you become a chonai-kai member of your residence district, “Mito chonai-kai/jichi-kai
card” will be provided. By presenting the card to member shops, you will be able to receive
various special courtesy services (discount, point addition, service item, etc.)■ Community center（市民センター Shimin center）
Shimin center refers to a community center allocated in 34 different districts. As a base of each
district, the center offers various services and activities.
【Refer to】 Neighborhood association ⇒ 8-11
  List of Shimin centers ⇒ 8-12【Inquiries】 Mito City Community Support Activities Section(水戸市市民生活課 Mitoshi shimin seikatsu-ka) Tel 029-232-9151

8-8 Pets（1）When keeping a petAn “owner” of a pet is responsible for observing the following
to keep his/her pet healthy and comfortable.
・Understand animals properly, and take good and life-long care of your pet.
・Try not to trouble your neighbors.
・Not to give up your pet,avoid excessive breeding.
・Have sufficient information on infections caused by animals.
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・Not to let your pet run away watch him/her attentively.
Most rental housing will not allow you to keep pets. Before starting to keep a pet, make sure toconfirm the terms and conditions of your rental contact. Train your dog not to cause troubles
with neighbors.
【Refer to】 To pet owners: Rules and Regulations for keeping cats ⇒ 8-13（2）Keeping a pet dog
・In Mito, dogs cannot be left loose. Always be careful not to let your dog go.
・When taking your dog for a walk, make sure to keep it on a leash.
・Never leave your dog’s feces during walk and take home for disposal.
■ Dog registration
To keep a pet dog, you have to register it within 30 days from the date you become the owner. After registration, you will have a license plate issued. You must attach this plate to yourdog’s collar, for example.
・Registration fee: 3,000 yen per dog
・Registration venue:
Mito city Animal Protection Center(水戸市動物愛護センター Mitoshi dobutsu aigo center)（999 Kawawada-cho, Mito City）
Veterinary clinics in Mito (Not all clinics. Confirm in advance.)■ Submission of registration change and notification
You are required to take the necessary procedures when:
・You have moved in Mito with a pet dog.
・The dog’s owner has been changed.
・Your dog has died.
■ Vaccination
If you own a dog of 90 days or older, you must have it vaccinated against rabies once a year.
There are two ways to receive vaccination.
❖Group vaccination
・Vaccination shots are given at group vaccination venue. Fees are charged.
・There will be a large crowd of dogs at the vaccination site. Each dog must be led by a person
who can take full control of violent actions in case the dog becomes too excited.
❖Individual vaccination
Vaccination shots are given at veterinary clinics. Fees vary among clinics.
※After vaccination, you will have a plate certificate for rabies shot issued. You must attach thiscertificate plate to the dog’s collar, etc. similarly to the license plate.
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【Refer to】 To dog owners: About dog registration and rabies vaccination⇒ 8-14【Inquiries】 Mito city Animal Protection Center Tel 029-350-3800（3）Keeping a pet cat
In Mito pet cats are required to be kept inside the house by municipal order. If you can not keep
your cat indoors, have it sterilized or castrated and use a collar with information traceable tothe owner.
【Refer to】 To cat owners: Rules and Regulations for keeping cats ⇒ 8-15
【Inquiries】 Mito city Animal Protection Center Tel 029-350-3800

8-9 Post office and delivery service（1）Post officeJapan Post operates postal, banking and insurance businesses. Various services are offered at
post offices found throughout Japan, including:・Delivering letters and packages, etc. (domestic/international)
・Opening a multipurpose account・Remittance (domestic/overseas), fee transfer (payment) and money exchange
・Handling insurance【Refer to】 Japan Post Co., Ltd. “Find Post Offices” ⇒ 8-16（2）Delivery service
When you want to send packages (larger than letters), private delivery service companies arerecommended. Fees and services differ among companies.
■ Major package delivery service companies
・Japan Post Co., Ltd. ⇒ 8-17
・Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. ⇒ 8-18
・Sagawa Express Co., Ltd. ⇒ 8-19

8-10 Bank and digital money（1）Bank■ Opening a bank accountA bank account can be used to withdraw and deposit money such as salary or savings. Oncean account is opened, the payment method of automatic withdrawal called “account-to-accounttransfer (koza furikae)” becomes available, which makes various money transactions very
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❖Items needed to open an account・Residence Card, passport
・Seal (seal for bank transactions)※For security reason, the seal should be different from your registered or other seals.
・Employee ID card or Student ID card
※Your application for bank account cannot be accepted if your permitted period of stay
expires within three months.
※For details of overseas remittance, inquire of respective financial institutions■ About ATM
ATM is a machine through which you can make withdrawals from or deposits in your bankaccount. The machine is generally installed at banks, convenience stores, etc. Hours available
are specified, with some fees charged depending on time and usage. Some ATMs are available
in foreign languages.
（2）Digital moneyAs a settlement method without using cash, you can use digital money. There are many types,
each with a specific method and occasion of use:
cards requiring advance charging, credit cards usable after setting the payment method, orothers.
■ Major smart card
・Transportation related: used for train/bus transportation(IC cards including Suica, PASMO, Ibappi etc., Mobile Suica, and the like)・Prepaid, distribution and commerce related: usable at convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.
（nanaco, WAON, Rakuten Edy, etc.）
・Mobile payment, QR code payment: make payment via smartphone, etc.
（Apple Pay, PayPay, LINE pay, etc.）

8-11 Police box and residential police box■ Police box and residential police box
Police boxes and residential police boxes are the place togo for help when you are involved in a crime or trouble, lostyour property, etc. Confirm in advance the locations of your nearest police box or residential
police box.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Police “List of police boxes and residential police boxes”⇒  8-20
【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police（茨城県警察 Ibarakiken keisatsu） Tel 029-233-0110- 53 -

9 Transportation
9-1 Cars and motorbikes（1）Basic rules
・In Japan, cars, motorbikes and bicycles follow the left-hand traffic.
・Driving under influence of alcohol is severely punished.
・Driving without driver’s license is also severely punished.
・Driving while using a mobile phone is prohibited.
・A driver and passenger(s) must have a seatbelt fastened while driving.
・When driving with children under six years old, use child safety seats for them.
・When driving on motorbike, be sure to wear a helmet on.
【Refer to】 Metropolitan Police Department “Japan’s Traffic Rules” ⇒ 9-1
  Ibaraki Prefectural Police “Wearing a child seat” ⇒ 9-2（2）Driver’s LicenseIn order to drive a car or a motorbike (moped of less than 125cc and motorcycle of more than
125cc) in Japan, you must have one of the following licenses:① Japanese Driver’s License② International Driving Permit based on the Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva Convention)③ Driving License of the following countries that do not issue international driving license:Republicof

Estonia，Swiss

Confederation，Federal

RepublicofGermany，French

Republic，Kingdom of Belgium，Principality of Monaco, Taiwan（As of June 2020）【Refer to】
Metropolitan Police Department“How to drive in Japan with an international driving license acquired abroad” ⇒ 9-3【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police Driver’s License Center（茨城県警察運転免許センター Ibarakiken keisatsu unten menkyo center）
Tel 029-293-8811
3783-3 Nagaoka, Ibaraki-machi, 311-3116
Driving License Telephone Guide Tel 029-293-8060（3）Acquiring Japanese Driving License (for a person with a driving license issued abroad)When transferring your foreign driving license to a Japanese one, you have to take and pass thewritten and driving tests as well as the aptitude test. Depending on nationality, some are exempt
from the writing and driving tests..
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【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police “Transfer of Foreign Driving License to Japanese one” ⇒ 9-4【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police Driver’s License Center Tel 029-293-8811
   Driver’s License Telephone Guide Tel 029-293-8060（4）Acquiring Japanese Driving License (for a person without driving license)If a foreign national, having no driving license, wishes to obtain a Japanese driving license,
follow either of the two:・Take both written and driving tests at Driver’s License Center・Attend a driving school, and after passing a driving test take the written test at Driver’s
License Center
Your driving license acquired has an expiry date, so make sure to renew it regularly.
■ Driving schools in Mito
Ibarakiken Jidosha Gakko 茨城県自動車学校, Tel 029-247-6131
260 Tono-cho, Mito City, 310-0846
Showa Jidosha Kyoshujo 昭和自動車教習所, Tel 029-241-03000
1987 Senba-cho, Mito City, 310-0851  
Mito Daiichi Jidosha Gakko 水戸第一自動車学校, Tel 029-251-5233
1-846-2 Himego, Mito City, 311-4151【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police Driver’s License Center Tel 029-293-8811（5）InsuranceAn owner of a car or motorbike must have automobile liability insurance (jibaiseki hoken)
to prepare for compensation for any possible traffic accident damages. In addition to that,voluntary insurance should be bought as well to have sufficient compensations. Apply at
the car dealer where you bought your car/motorcycle, or at an insurance company.
【Refer to】

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism“Comprehensive Safety Information for Automobiles” ⇒ 9-5（6）Parking spaceIn order to own a car, you need to secure a parking lot (space for parking), and in addition
to have a garage certificate indicating the valid parking space. When you buy a car, ask
your car dealer for advice or see below.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police “Application for Parking Space Certificate” ⇒ 9-6- 55 -

【Inquiries】 Mito Police Station（水戸警察署 Mito keisatsu-sho） Tel 029-233-0110
Ibaraki Prefectural Police HQ Traffic Control Section（茨城県警察交通規制課 Ibarakiken keisatsu kotsu kisei-ka）
Tel 029-301-0110（7）Vehicle inspection (shaken)
An owner of a car or motorcycle has to have his/her vehicle inspected regularly. For details,
inquire of the car shop where you bought your car/motorcycle, gas station, auto suppliers, etc.

9-2 Bicycles（1）Basic driving rules
・Bicycles are, in principle, ridden on the left side of the road.
・There are some special cases when bicycles may be ridden on
sidewalks; for example, when signs “approving bicycle traffic” areposted, the rider is a child, senior or disabled person, or it is considered dangerous to ride on
the road with heavy traffic. When riding on the road, give priority to pedestrians and go slowly
along the left side of the road.
・Drunken driving, riding double on a bike and parallel riding are prohibited.
・Turn on the light at night.
・Children must wear a helmet.  
【Refer to】 Metropolitan Police Department “Japan’s Traffic Rules” ⇒ 9-1
  Ibaraki Prefectural Police “Five Rules for Bicycle Safety” ⇒ 9-7【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police HQ Traffic and General Affairs Section（茨城県警察交通総務課 Ibarakiken keisatsu kotsu somu-ka）
Tel 029-301-0110（2）Bicycle theft prevention registration
If you own a bicycle, “bicycle theft prevention registration” is compulsory. The registration canbe done at a bicycle shop when you buy a bicycle.
【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Prefectural Police HQ Traffic and General Affairs Section Tel 029-301-0110- 56 -

（3）Parking for bicycles, etc.
In the surrounding areas of Mito Station and Akatsuka Station, make sure to park your bicycle
at the following parking lots. Parking at the other areas is prohibited, and the bicycle, if left
unattended for a long period of time, will be removed.
Parking

Telephone No.

Mito Sta., north exit, basement029-228-3220

Mito Sta., south exit, east bldg., west bldg.

029-224-5140

Akatsuka Sta., north exit

029-252-8381

Akatsuka Sta., south exit

029-255-4108【Refer to】 How to use parking for bicycles, etc. ⇒ 9-8
  No bicycle parking zones ⇒ 9-9【Inquiries】 Mito City Life Safety Section（水戸市生活安全課 Mitoshi seikatsu anzen-ka） Tel 029-224-1113

9-3 Railway
There are three lines running into Mito Station: the JR Joban line (Inbound: for Tokyo, outbound:for Fukushima and Miyagi), the JR Suigun line (for Daigo and Fukushima Prefecture Koriyama
City) and the Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo. From Tomobe
Station, you can go to the Tochigi Prefecture Oyama
City area through the JR Mito line.
When using a train, you need to buy a ticket at station.
IC cards and commuter passes are convenient for those who ride a train frequently.
■ IC Card（Suica, etc.）
If you charge beforehand your IC card with a certain amount of money at a ticket vending
machine, you can pass through the gate simply by touching it on the reader of the gate. If theamount left in your card is not sufficient, the gate will not let you pass through. In addition,
there is another convenient method of using your mobile phone; download the app on yourphone to make member registration and use it as a pass (Mobile Suica, etc.)■ Pass (for commuting and attending school)During the valid period, within the routes designated at the time of purchase, the pass willallow you to use a train anytime an unlimited number of times.
All detailed information such as train route maps, transfer information, timetables, operation
status, fares, types of tickets and methods of purchase can be found on the JR East Japan
website, or inquire of the “Midori-no-madoguchi” Ticket Reservation Office at Mito Station.

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【Refer to】 ［Transfer information, timetables, etc.］JR EAST Japan Railway  Company ⇒ 9-10
［Route maps］JR EAST “Railway Lines Network” ⇒ 9-11
【Inquiries】 Mito Station “Midori-no-madoguchi”

9-4 Local route bus
L ocal route buses operated in Mito City connect the center ofthe city to suburban areas and surrounding cities, towns andvillages, starting at JR Mito Station.
（1）How to ride a bus
Board at a designated bus spot specific to each route. Details are as follows.
① Get on a bus through the rear or center door.
② To pay the fare, pull out a numbered ticket from the machine installed next to the door  ③ Listen to the announcement carefully. When you hear the name of your desired bus stop,press the get-off button. The get-off button is found on the wall or near the windows.
④ Look at the fare indications displayed on the fare chart board in front. The amount found justbelow the number which coincides with the number on your ticket shows the fare to pay.
⑤ Prepare cash (coins). Exchange in bus is possible only for 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen coinsand 1,000 yen bill. Other than cash, IC cards can be used.  
⑥ Throw the ticket and cash in the fare box found next to the driver and get off.
【Refer to and inquire】
Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd. ⇒ 9-12 Tel 029-251-2335
Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. ⇒ 9-13 Tel 029-247-5111
Kantetsu Green Bus Co., Ltd. ⇒ 9-14 Tel 0291-33-3181
Bus Route Map (starting from Mito Station) ⇒ 9-15
Bus Route Map (starting from Akatsuka Station) ⇒ 9-16

9-5 Highway bus
Starting from the city of Mito highway buses run to various cities. Board at a bus stop specified
to each route. Tickets should be bought in advance at the respective bus companies’ sales
offices or convenience stores, or from the bus driver when boarding. Please note you cannot geton the highway bus which does not require reservation but is fully occupied at the time ofboarding.

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（1）Main routes of highway buses■ To Tokyo Station【Inquires】 Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd. Hamada Sales Office, Tel 029-231-5268
Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. Mito Sales Office, Tel 029-247-5111
JR Bus Kanto, Mito Branch Office, Tel 029-221-2836■ To Narita Airport (reservation necessary)【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd. Katsuta Sales Office, Tel 029-272-7311■ To Haneda Airport (reservation necessary)【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd. Katsuta Sales Office, Tel 029-273-7311■ To Ibaraki Airport【Inquiries】 Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd. Ota Sales Office, Tel 0294-72-2191
Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. Mito Sales Office, Tel 029-247-5111【Refer to】 Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd. Highway Bus ⇒ 9-17
Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. Highway Bus ⇒ 9-18
JR Bus Kanto ⇒ 9-19

9-6 Ibaraki Airport
Domestic and international flights bound for various destinations are operated from Ibaraki
Airport. You can reach the airport within one hour by using highway bus or by your own car(free parking available), which is very convenient.  
Location: 1601-55 Yozawa, Omitama City, Tel 0299-37-2800【Refer to】 Ibaraki Airport ⇒ 9-20

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10 About Mito City
10-1 Outlines of Mito City
Mito City is located in the central part of Ibaraki Prefecture, and enjoys comparatively warm
weather throughout the year excluding the winter season of rather severe cold. It flourished as
the biggest castle town in the Kanto area which was governed by the Mito Tokugawa family, oneof the three privileged Tokugawa branch families since the Edo era. When the Meiji era arrived,
the Ibaraki Prefectural office was placed in Mito and since then the city has been developed asa center of administration, commerce and culture.
On April 1, 2020, the city was first designated as a core city in Ibaraki Prefecture, playing a roleof the leader of the surrounding cities, towns and villages in Ibaraki.
■ Population 269,321（As of May 1, 2020）■ Area 217.43㎢【Refer to】 About Outlines of Mito City ⇒ 10-1
【Inquiries】 Mito City Policy Planning Section（水戸市政策企画課 Mitoshi seisaku kikaku-ka） Tel 029-232-9104

10-2 Notable features in Mito
（1）Kairakuen park ［偕楽園］ (1-1251 Migawa, Mito City, Tel 029-244-5454 )Kairakuen park, one of the “Nihon San Meien” meaning three grandest Japanese gardens, isknown throughout Japan as a plum park. It was built in 1842 by the ninth lord of the Mito
domain, Nariaki Tokugawa.
Kairakuen park was named to mean a park for the public as well as for the lord to enjoy together. In
the park of 13 ha, approximately 3,000 plum trees of 100 species
are planted and bloom in early spring. Some other flowers suchas Kirishima azaleas and Miyagino bush clovers also blossom out
in full glory in early summer and autumn, respectively.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki tourism ⇒ 10-2（2）Kodokan ［弘道館］ (1-6-29 Sannomaru, Mito City, Tel 029-231-4725）
Kodokan is a “hanko” built in 1841 by the nineth lord, Nariaki Tokugawa. Hanko originallyrefereed to a domain school to educate young samurais of the domain in the Edo era. Kodokan
was then one of the largest schools in the country where the youths were able to learn not only
martial arts but also a broad range of academic discipline involving medical/pharmaceuticalscience, astronomy, westerns studies, etc. as in today’s university.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki tourism ⇒ 10-3
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（3）Senbako Lake ［千波湖］
Located in the southeast of Kairakuen park, the lake has acircumference of 3.1 km. It is noted for fountains withnight-time illumination, a café with a magnificent view of thelake, a jogging trail lined with about 700 cherry trees thatbloom in spring, and more. The area is loved by every citizen
as a place of recreation and relaxation.
【Refer to】 Mito Tourism and Convention Association ⇒ 10-4（4）Art Tower Mito [水戸芸術館 Mito Geijutsukan]
(1-6-8 Goken-cho, Mito City, Tel 029-227-8111)
The ATM complex, consisting of a concert hall, a theater, a contemporary
art gallery, etc. was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of
Mito’s municipalization. It is symbolized by the spiral tower (100mhigh) from where a whole view of the city can be enjoyed.  
【Refer to】 Art Tower Mito ⇒ 10-5（5）Mito City Civic Center[水戸市民会館 Mito Shiminkaikan]
(1-7-1 Izumi-cho, Mito City, Tel 029-303-6226)
Mito City Civic Center was opened to the public in July,
2023, as a base of cultural activities for the citizens of Mito.
Equipped with a large hall holding a capacity of 2,000 seats,
the biggest in Ibaraki Prefecture, as well as medium and small halls, conference rooms, studios,
exhibition room, etc., the center boasts of its size and facilities that can respond at high levelto various events such as concert, theater, ceremony and lecture.
【Refer to】 Mito City Civic Center ⇒ 10-5-1（6）Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History [茨城県立歴史館 Ibarakikenritsu Rekishikan]
(2-1-15 Midori-cho, Mito City, Tel 029-225-4425）
Other than fine arts and crafts produced in Ibaraki, documents and materials related to theprefecture’s history are displayed. In its premises stand a farm house of the Edo era and awestern style school building of the Meiji era, both relocated and restored. The museum is also
famous for its large garden with abundance of trees and plants; especially the fall foliage ofginkgo trees is exquisite.
【Refer to】 Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History ⇒ 10-6
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（7）The Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki [茨城県立近代美術館 Ibarakikenritsu Kindaibijutsukan]
(666-1 Higashikubo Senba-cho, Mito City, Tel 029-243-5111）
Located beside the richly green Senbako, the museum has a large collection of modern andcontemporary artworks both from within Japan and abroad, featuring works of artists from
Ibaraki such as Taikan Yokoyama. As themed events, talks by curators and concerts areoccasionally held as well.
【Refer to】 The Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki ⇒ 10-7

10-3 Main facilities in Mito
（1）Offices for administrative procedures
Facility

Address

Tel

Mito City Hall ⇒ 10-8
Main Office

1-4-1 Chuo, Mito City

029-224-1111

Uchihara Branch Office1395-1 Uchihara-cho, Mito City

029-259-2211

Akatsuka Branch Office

1851-5 Otsuka-cho, Mito City

029-251-3211

Tsunezumi Branch Office2134 Ogushi-cho, Mito City

029-269-2111

Ibaraki Prefectural Office ⇒ 10-9

978-6 Kasahara-cho, Mito City

029-301-1111（2）Tax offices
Facility

Address

Tel

Mito Tax Office ⇒ 10-10

1-17 Kitami-cho, Mito City

029-231-4211

Mito Prefectural Tax Office ⇒ 10-11

1-3-1 Saku-machi, Mito City

029-221-4803（3）International exchange / immigration
Facility

Address

Tel

Mito International Center ⇒ 10-12

6-59 Bizen-machi, Mito City

029-221-1800

Ibaraki International Association⇒ 10-13745 Senba-cho,
Mito City
The Hirosawa City Kaikan Annex029-241-1611

Passport Center ⇒ 10-14

1-5-38 Sannomaru, Mito City
Sannomaru Prefectural Office 1F

029-226-5023

Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau
Mito Branch Office ⇒ 10-15

1-1 Kitami-cho, Mito City
Mito Legal Affairs Joint Gov’t Bldg. 1F

029-300-3601- 62 -

（4）Cultural facilities
Facility

Address

Art Tower Mito ⇒ 10-5Tel

1-6-8 Goken-cho, Mito City

029-227-8111

Mito City Civic Center ⇒ 10-5-1

1-7-1 Izumi-cho, Mito City

029-303-6226

The Hirosawa City Kaikan(Cultural Center for Citizens of Ibaraki) ⇒ 10-16

745 Ushirokawa Senba-cho,
Mito City

029-241-1166

Mito City Museum ⇒ 10-17

3-3-20 Omachi, Mito City

029-226-6521

2-1-15 Midori-cho, Mito City

029-225-4425

Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History⇒ 10-6The Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki⇒ 10-7
Prefecture’s Lifelong Learning Center,
Mito ⇒ 10-18

666-1 Higashikubo Senba-cho,
Mito City
1-5-38 Sannomaru,
Mito City
Sannomaru Prefectural Office029-243-5111
029-228-1313（5）Libraries
Facility
Ibaraki Prefectural Library ⇒ 10-19

Address

Tel

1-5-38 Sannomaru, Mito City

029-221-5569

Central Library

3-3-20 Omachi, Mito City

029-226-3951

East Library

1973-27 Motoyoshida-cho, Mito City

029-248-4051

West Library

2311-1 Hori-cho, Mito City

029-255-5651

Miwa Library

2-500-2 Miwa, Mito City

029-350-2051

Tsunezumi Library

2134-2 Okushi-cho, Mito City

029-269-1751

Uchihara Library

1497-16 Uchihara-cho, Mito City

029-291-6451

Address

Tel

Mito City Library ⇒ 10-20（6）Sports facilities
Facility
City Facilities ⇒ 10-21
Mito City Sports Park

2256 Migawa-cho, Mito City

029-243-0111

Aoyagi Park864-6 Suifu-cho, Mito City

029-225-6931

K’s Denki Stadium Mito
(Mito City Athletic Field）

2058-1 Kobuki-cho, Mito City

029-241-8484

Twin Field(Mito City Soccer/Rugby Field）

3438-1 Kawawada-cho, Mito City

029-257-6690

Adastria Mito Arena(Azuma-cho Sports Park）

2-3-10 Midori-cho, Mito City

029-303-6335

Horihara Sports Park ⇒ 10-22

2-11-1 Shinhara, Mito City

029-251-8444- 63 -

（7）Health, Welfare and Pension
Facility

Address

Tel

Mito City Public Health Center⇒ 10-23
Mito City Public Health Center

993-13 Kasahara, Mito City

029-305-6290

472-1 Oba-cho, Mito City

029-269-5285

1384-2 Uchihara-cho, Mito City

029-259-6411

999 Kawawada-cho, Mito City

029-350-3800

Wan Park Mito

3-4-30 Omachi, Mito City

029-303-1515

Humming Park Mito

1-8-2 Hon-cho, Mito City

029-302-3662

Mitominami Branch Office⇒ 10-25

2-5-17 Yanagi-machi, Mito City

029-227-3278

Mitokita Branch Office ⇒ 10-26

2-3-32 Omachi, Mito City

029-231-2283

Tsunezumi Community
Health Center
Uchihara Community
Health Center
Animal Protection Center
Childcare Support andMultigenerational Exchange Center⇒ 10-24

Pension office（8）Police
Facility

Address

Tel

Ibaraki Prefectural Police ⇒ 10-27

978-6 Kasahara-cho, Mito City

029-301-0110

Ibaraki Prefectural Police Driver’s
License Center ⇒ 10-28

3783-3 Nagaoka, Ibaraki-machi

029-293-8811

Mito Police Station ⇒ 10-29

1-5-21 Sannomaru, Mito City

029-233-0110（9）Courthouse
Facility

Address

Tel

Mito District Court ⇒ 10-30

1-1-38 Omachi, Mito City

029-224-8408

Mito Summary Court ⇒ 10-31〃

029-224-8284

Mito Family Court ⇒ 10-32〃

029-224-8513- 64 -

（10）Legal Affairs Bureau, etc.
Facility

Address

Tel

Mito District Legal Affairs Bureau⇒ 10-33

1-1 Kitami-cho, Mito City
Mito Legal Affairs Joint Gov’t Bldg. 1F

029-227-9911

Mito Joint Notary Public’s Office⇒ 10-34

1-5-15 Sakuragawa, Mito City
Toshi Bldg. 6F

029-231-5328（11）Post office
Facility

Address

Mito Central Post Office ⇒ 10-35

1-4-29 Sannomaru, Mito City

Tel
0570-943-214（12）Railway stations
Facility

Address

Joban Line（ＪR East）
Mito Station ⇒ 10-36

1-1 Miya-machi, Mito City

Akatsuka Station ⇒ 10-37

1-1866 Akatsuka, Mito City

Uchihara Station ⇒ 10-38

69 Uchihara-cho, Mito City

Oarai Kashima Line（Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo） ⇒ 10-39
Higashimito Station

1426-3 Yoshinuma-cho, Mito City

Tsunezumi Station

3300-2 Shiozaki-cho, Mito City

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10-4 Major consultation services available in Mito
Issues concerned

Consulting organization

Address & Tel

Ibaraki International
Association
Consultation Center for
Foreigners ⇒ 10-40

745 Ushirokawa, Senba-cho,
Mito City
The Hirosawa City Kaikan Annex 2F
Tel 029-244-3811

Hello Work Mito
⇒ 10-41

1573-1 Suifu-cho, Mito City
Tel 029-231-6221

Ibaraki Foreign Worker
Support Center ⇒ 10-42

745 Ushirokawa, Senba-cho,
Mito City
The Hirosawa City Kaikan Annex 1F
Tel 029-239-3304

Working conditions

Ibaraki Labor Bureau
Advisory Service for
Foreign Workers(telephone appointment
needed) ⇒ 10-43

1-8-31 Miyamachi, Mito City
Ibaraki Labor General Gov’t
Bldg.
Tel 029-224-6214

Bullying, school refusal,
friendships, sexuality,
home/school life

Child Hotline(for kids only） ⇒ 10-44

Tel 029-221-8181

Ibaraki Central Child
Consultation Center⇒ 10-45864-16 Suifu-cho, Mito City
Tel 029-221-4150

Ibaraki Child Abuse Hotline⇒ 10-46

Tel 0293-22-0293（24 hours available）

Child Consultation Room
⇒ 10-47

Mito City Children’s
Affairs Section
Tel 029-232-9111

Concerns and worries
regarding development or
growth of children up to 18
yrs old

Child Development
Support Center“Sukusuku Mito” ⇒ 10-48

4-7-24 Kamimito, Mito City
Tel 029-253-3650

Various troubles of juveniles
Bullying, problem behaviors,
etc.

Mito Educational
Research Center
Bullying and juvenile
consultation ⇒ 10-49

978-5 Kasahara-cho, Mito City
Tel 029-244-1347

Various worries specific towomen, matters related toDV, etc.

Mito City Spousal ViolenceCounseling andSupport Center ⇒ 10-50

Mito City Children’s
Affairs Section
Tel 029-232-9111

Damages from stalker
crime and DV

Ibaraki Prefectural Police HQ
Telephone consultation
service for women ⇒ 10-51

Ibaraki Prefectural Police HQ
Tel 029-301-8107

With an aim of preventing
suicides, consultation for
those with various troubles,
depressed in loneliness andfear

Ibaraki Inochi No Denwa(telephone counselling service)⇒ 10-52

Tel 029-350-1000

Resident status, labor,
education, and others
involving living in general

Employment consultation
for job seekers in andaround Mito City

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Living Guidebook for Foreign Residents in Mito, 2023
Project supported by
The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations
Issue date August 1, 2023
Issuer

Mito City

Editing

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E-mail: mcia@mito.ne.jp
https://www.mitoic.or.jp

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