March 2012English（英語）English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Easy Japanese versions are available.
Please visit the Kawasaki International Association’s homepage: http://www.kian.or.jp/hlkwsk.html(財) Kawasaki International Association 〒211-0033 Kanagawa-ken Kawasaki-shi Nakahara-ku Kizuki
Gion-cho 2－2 ℡044-435-7000 Fax 044- 435-7010 http://www.kian.or.jp/ E-mail：kiankawasaki@kian.or.jp

FINAL TAX RETURNS

from the homepage of （財）Council of Local Authorities for International Relations

http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengo/（in English, German, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog,Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Russian）

People such as independent business proprietors, farmers and freelancers must calculate their income earned over theone-year period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year, calculate the amount of tax to be levied on this sum
and file their income tax returns. However, this is not necessary for the majority of salary income earners.
However, salary income earners too will have to file income tax returns in some cases, for example:
・In cases where the person’s yearly income from his or her salary is more than 20 million yen
・In cases where the person’s salary is paid at more than two places
A copy of the income tax returns can in some cases be necessary when extending or changing status of residence, so you
should keep hold of a copy.
* In the event that you have a dependent in your own country, you can receive a deduction for dependents. Therefore,
even if you are a salary income earner but are not receiving a deduction for dependents, you should file your income
tax returns and then receive a tax refund.

【When to file】 Thursday Feb. 16 to Thursday, March 15【Necessary documents for income tax returns】 ①income tax returns form (available at your tax office）②items proving your income over the previous year（certificate of income and withholding tax, or proofof payment form）③Alien registration card ④Items necessary to receive a deduction for dependents（birth certificate of dependent in your own country, proof of remittance of money etc.）⑤Items
necessary for insurance premium deduction（Proof of insurance deduction）⑥Items necessary for medicalexpense deduction (receipts) ⑦Personal seal or signature etc.
☆ Information in English is available on the National Tax Administration Agency homepage:
Information about Income Tax
http://www.nta.go.jp/taxanswer/english/gaikoku.htm
National Tax Agency JAPANhttp://www.nta.go.jp/foreign_language/index.htm【Tax offices (Zeimusho) in Kawasaki City】：
Nakahara, Takatsu and Miyamae Wards: North Kawasaki Taxation Office（Takatsu-ku Hisamoto 2-4-3、℡044-852-3221）
Tama and Asao Wards: West Kawasaki Taxation Office（Asao-ku Kamiasao 1-3-14, Kawasaki West Joint GovernmentBuilding, ℡044-965-4911）
Kawasaki and Saiwai Wards: South Kawasaki Taxation Office（Kawasaki-ku Enokicho 3-18 ℡044-222-7531）

Have you applied Child Allowance?
・As of now, those raising children middle school age and below must apply to receive these payments, even
if they have received them before.
・New requirement: payments are for children living in Japan.
・Should you complete the reapplication procedure by 31 March 2012, you are eligible for Child Allowance from October
2011 and onward. (Otherwise you will not be entitled to receive the allowance.)

Seeing Earthquakes As Foreigners See Them～So We All May Live Here Safely【When】 Sat. 3/3, 2012 13:30～16:30【Where】 Kawasaki International Center Hall
【WHAT】 (Keynote Address): 「Ｔｈｅ Ｇｒｅａｔ East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima International Association’s support offoreign residents 」 by: Koukichi Watanabe, executive managing director of Fukushima
International Association(panel discussion) 「Great Earthquakes and Foreign Residents」
coordinator: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Center for Multilingual Multicultural Education and Research Fellow
Seiko Yoshida【CONTACT/RESERVATIONS】 Kawasaki International Association (by fax, phone, e-mail or at the Center)

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Point-and-use vocabulary: Medical Edition
１． Shoshin

１． 初診
２． 保険証
３． 診察券
４． 問診票５． 検査
６． 採血
７． レントゲン
８． 尿検査９． 注射
10. 点滴11. 処方箋12. 予防注射13. 受診
14. 診察４☆

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２． Hokensho
３． Shinsatsuken_

４． Monshinhyo
５． Kensa
６． Saiketsu
７． Rentogen_

８． Nyokensa_

９． Chusha
10. Tenteki_

11. Shohosen__

12. Yobochusha
13. Jushin
14. Shinsatsu

1.
2.
3.
4.

first visit to the doctor
health insurance card
clinic/hospital ID card
medicalinterview
sheet
5. checkup, examination
6. take a blood sample
7. X-rays
8. urine testing
9. injection
10. intravenous drip
11. medical prescription
12. preventive injection,
vaccination
13. consulting a doctor
14. a medical examination

Sunday March 18th is 「Spring Zoo Festival in Yumemigasaki Zoo 」 (Admission Free)
There will be animal relay guides, backyard tours, a chance to feed the zebras and goats,a petting zoo, wild birds quiz, concert, and all sort of things to see and do. Check it out!
【Where】 Yumemigasaki Zoo（Kawasaki-shi Saiwai-ku Minamikase１－２－１）
・TEL：０４４－５８８－４０３０

Education Expense Assistance Program
In Kawasaki City elementary and junior high schools, tuition and textbooks arefree.

However, outside of the textbooks there are other teaching aids and supplies you

have to buy.

There are also fees for school lunch and for outings.

For those who are sending a child to school in Kawasaki City who are having financial difficulties,
there is a system for providing money for school lunch, school supplies, etc.
If you are in this position, consult with your school right away.
Counseling for Foreign Residents: is there something troubling you, or something you’d like to ask about?
Kawasaki International Center: Foreign residents can get free advice and information 10-12am, 1-4pm
TEL 044-435-7000
EnglishMonday - Saturday
ChineseTuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Portuguese
Tuesday, Friday
SpanishTuesday, Wednesday
KoreanTuesday, Thursday
Tagalog
Tuesday, Wednesdayrd・Kawasaki Ward Office free counseling:✹moved to 3 floor✹
・Asao Ward Office free counseling:
LanguageDay
Hour
LanguageDay
Hour
English
1st&3rd Thursday 14:00-16:30
English
1st&3rd Thursday
9:30-12:00
Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday
14:00-16:30
Chinese1st& 3rd Tuesday
9:30-12:00
Tagalog
1st& 3rd Tuesday
9:30-12:00
14:00-16:30
Tagalog
1st&3rd Wednesday＊ Free counseling services for foreigners on visa and other matters, with an administrative scrivener(Gyouseishoshi) is available at Kawasaki International Center, 2nd floor Association Meeting Room.
Gyouseishishi next available: Mar. 18 (Sun), 14:00 – 16:00 (reservation required for an interpreter)