Koho Tokai 25 June, 2015
1. Medical Services on Weekends in July.
2. Calisthenics Class in July.
3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers in July at Tokai-mura Health Center
4. Local Gift Vouchers with a Premium of 20 Percent will be sold on Sat.11 and Sun.12 Jul.
5. The Tax Check for National Health Insurance will be sent.
6. Providing temporary welfare benefits
7. Hello Baby Classes for Pregnant Women
8. Experiencing Daycare for children who is not in a nursery school or a kindergarten[Wakuwaku Club]
9. Happy Land for Children and Parents
10. Room for Parents and Children to Support Their Childcare
11. Hula for Parents and Children
12. Peter Pan Circle
13. “The concert staying with a buggy” ~ A little luxury concert by piano and violin~
14. Tokai Swimming Pool Opening
15. Tokai Environmental Festival 2015 with Candle Night
1. Medical Services on Weekends in July
Hours: 9:30a.m. - 2:00p.m., except noon-1:00p.m. (Hours are available for all locations.)
Sun. 5: Ogata Clinic, ph. 029-282-4781
Sun.12: Ibarakihigashi National Hospital ph. 029-282-1151
Sun.19: Tokai Village Hospital ph. 029-282-2188
Sun.20: Tokai Clinic, ph. 029-283-1711
Sun.26: Tokai Village Hospital ph. 029-282-2188
Ibaraki Prefecture 24 Hour Emergency Medical Information Control Center, ph.
029-241-4199
Ibaraki Children's Resource Line, ph. #8000 (touch-tone phones and mobile phones) or
029-254-9900: everyday 6:30p.m.-00:30a.m., Sundays, public holidays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2. Calisthenics Class in July
Stretch and yoga exercise classes will be held at Tokai-mura Welfare Center “Kizuna”.
Eligible people: Residents aged 40- 64 years old.
Date: Thu. 2, 16, 23, 30 Jul. 2015
Time: 9:30~11:00 a.m.

Others: First-time attendees need to apply.
Inquiries: SC Smile Tokai Secretariat, Tokai Gymnasium, ph. 029-283-1001

3. Health Checks for Infants and Toddlers in July at Tokai-mura Health Center(1) Mother and Child Health Consultation
Date: Fri. 10 Jul.
Time: 9:30- 11:00 a.m.
1:00- 2:00 p.m.
(2) “Genki-up” Health Consultation
Please make an appointment.
(3) Health Check for Babies
1) Infants born in Feb. 2015
Date: Wed. 8 Jul. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45p.m.
2) Children (born in Dec. 2013) aged 1 year and 6 months old
Date: Thu. 9 Jul. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45p.m.
3) Children (born in May. 2012) aged 3 years old
Date: Wed. 15 Jul. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45p.m.
4) Dental Checks for Children (born in Dec. 2012) aged 2 years and 6 months old
Date: Wed. 29 Jul. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m.
5) Baby (born in Apr. 2015) class
Date: Thu. 30 Jul. 2015
Time: 1:00-1:20p.m.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center, ph. 029-282-2797

4. Local Gift Vouchers with a Premium of 20 Percent will be sold on Sat.11 and Sun.12 Jul.
Date of sale:
The gift vouchers will be sold on Sat.11 and Sun.12 Jul, 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
*The sale will end when all the stock has run out.

Place of sale:
Local Gift Vouchers will be sold at Tokai-mura Village Office.

*Discount sale for the “Ibaraki kids Club Card” holders will be held at Tokai-mura Welfare
Center “Kizuna”
Limit of sale:
One person can buy up to two books (the first 5,500 books)* “Ibaraki kids Club Card” holders can buy only one book (the first 4,500 books).
Bring the card at the time of purchase.
* Your name and address is to be filled out in person on the prescribed form at the time ofpurchase.
Available shops
The local gift vouchers can be used at the shops which show the “Nobori” (banner) that says local
gift voucher at a Premium in Tokai-mura.
You can check the appearance of the “Nobori” on the webpage below.
http://www.tokaisci.or.jp/premium/nobori.jpg
Valid Period of use

Sat. 11 Jul.-Mon. 12 Oct.
*Gift vouchers are not available after this period.
Notice:-The gift voucher cannot be consumed with beer coupons, book coupons, stationery coupons,
gift certificate, stamps, revenue stamps, prepaid cards and etc., cannot use it to pay tax
payments, and fees for public services nor to make a purchase.
-Please use the gift voucher above the face values, because change cannot bepaid.

- The gift voucher cannot be change into cash, and cannot be sold to others for value.
- The gift voucher cannot be reissued in case of robbery, loss, or destruction of it.
Inquiries: Community Development Promotion Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1344, 1345

5. The Tax Check for National Health Insurance will be sent.
National Health Insurance is a mutual aid system that ensures that members can receive
medical treatment without anxiety of medical cost in times of injury or illness. The resource iscovered by the tax of national health insurance that was paid from the household head of
insured person, and the burden charge from government.
It has been decided the amount of the national health insurance 2015, and the check andnotice will be sent on Mon. 13 Jul. (except people registered account transfer system.) Please
make sure to make payment by the due date printed on the payment slip.
For People who will be 40 years old by 31 Mar. 2016:
The national health insurance tax (for Long-term Care Insurance) will be imposed from yourbirth month (from the previous month if you were born on the 1st.) The notice of changing tax
amount will be sent on the next month of your birth month.
For Insurance Tax Payments, a Bank Transfer (Automatic withdrawal) is Safe and Convenient:
Registrations every year are not necessary if you make an application once. Please apply at alocal financial institution (Joyo Bank, Tsukuba Bank, Ibaraki-ken Credit Union, MitoCredit Association, Chuo Labor Bank, JA Hitachi Tokai Branch and Post Office), and bringa bankbook, a registered seal, an insurance card and a tax notice by the due date. It mighttakes 1 or 2 months until starting bank transfer, so please use the payment slips duringthat term.
Paying at Convenience Stores:
Insurance tax payments can be made at convenience stores even at night, on Saturdays,
Sundays and National holidays without charge.

Inquiries: Welfare and Insurance Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1131-1133

6. Providing Temporary Welfare Benefits
Temporary welfare benefits will be provided for people on low-income by the impact ofincrease in the consumption tax. Application forms will be sent to the persons who aresupposed to be eligible by the end of Jun.
Eligible people:
The person who meets all conditions below
1) The person who is a resident of Tokai-mura on 1 Jan. 2015.
2) The person who was exempt from municipal resident tax in 2015.

*Except welfare recipients and the dependent of the person who is subject to taxation and.
Allowance: 6,000yen per person (*It will be transferred designated account after Oct.)
Submitted documents:-Application form
-Copy of driver’s license, passport, insurance card
-Something to your accountApplication: Submit or send in enclosed envelope the application form with the otherdocuments to be submitted.to Welfare and Insurance Section in person fromWed.1 Jul. to Thu. 1 Oct. (except Sat., Sun. and public holidays).
The office is open 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. (8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on the first and thirdThu.)
Inquiries: Welfare and Insurance Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1437

7. Hello Baby Classes for Pregnant WomenLet’s learn about pregnancy, childbirth, child care, and share with us your concerns and yourexperience as a future mother.
Date and Content:(1) Wed. 22 Jul., 9:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Discussion with a midwife about nutrition during pregnancy and cooking hints. Bring anapron and headscarf to cover hair.
(2) Fri. 24 Jul., 1:30-4:00p.m.
Delivery process and life after childbirth/ dental checkups and brushing guidance/ children
chair for cars.
(3) Sat. 25 Jul., 9:20a.m.-noon
Talk about baby / how to bath a new born/ pregnancy experience for fathers. Bring an apron.
Place: Tokai-mura Health Center
Cost: FreeOthers: Bring your Mother and Child Health Handbook (boshi kenko techo), thesupplementary handbook, pen and notebook.
Applications: To apply for the class on Wed. 22 Jul. and to register for the childcare services
on Fri. 24 and Sat.25 Jul. call Tokai-mura Health Center by Fri. 10 Jul.
No registration is necessary for Fri. 24 Jul. and Sat. 25 Jul.
Inquiries: Tokai-mura Health Center ph.029-282-2797

8. Experiencing Daycare for children who are not in a nursery school or a kindergarten[Wakuwaku Club]
1) Circle for 0-1 year old children and their guardian on Fri.24 Jul.
2) Circle for 2 years old children and their guardian on Fri.17 Jul.
3) Circle for 3-5 years old children and their guardian on Fri.3 Jul.
1)-3)
Time: 10:00 –11:30a.m.
Place: Tokai Muramatsusyuku-Kodomoen
Eligible people: Children who are not in a nursery school or a kindergarten and theirguardian who is a resident of Tokai-mura.
Cost: Free
Capacity: There is a limit of 3 pairs for each circle.
Contents: Seeing class activities, play with each otherInquiries: Apply at Tokai Muramatsusyuku-Kodomoen Parenting Support Center from
9:00a.m. Mon. 29 Jun. to two days before the date of circle. ph. 029-282-7390

9. Happy Land for Children and Parents
Date and Contents: Thu. 9 Jul. 2015: Rhythm activities
Thu. 23 Jul. 2015: Play in the water
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Place: Nakamaru Community Center
Eligible people: Infants and toddlers accompanied by a guardian who is a resident ofTokai-mura.
Cost: Free
Others: Bring a drink, towel and spare clothes. Reservations are not necessary.
Inquiries: Parenting Support Center at Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, ph. 029-270-5660

10. Room Koara- Hiroba for Parents and Children to Support Their Childcare
Date: Thu. 2 and Fri. 17 Jul. 2015
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Hyakutsuka Daycare Center
Eligible people: Preschool age children accompanied by a guardian who is a resident ofTokai-mura.
Contents: Playing freely and Storytelling
Cost: FreeOthers: Bring a drink, towel and spare clothes. Reservations are not necessary.
Inquiries: Parenting Support Center at Hyakutsuka Daycare Center, ph. 029-270-5660

11. Hula for Parents and Children
Fun dance and eurhythmics class will be held for children and parents.
Date: Thu. 16 Jul. 2015
Time: 10:00- 11:00 a.m.
Place: Nakamaru Community Center
Eligible people: Children aged 2 years old and over and a guardian.
Capacity: The first 20 applicants will be accepted.
Instructor: Ms. Taeko Kajiwara (Hula instructor)

Cost: Free
Others: Bring a drink and a towel, and wear comfortable clothes.
Application and Inquiries: Apply on the phone between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. from Mon. 29 Jun.
by Fri. 3 Jul. 2015 to Parenting Support Center at Hyakutsuka
Daycare Center, ph.029-270-566012. Peter Pan Circle
The new class for 3 years old children has been starting from April 2015. Why don’t you join
and make friends?
Dates: Every Friday from May to September.
Time: 10:45a.m. - noon
Place: Ozora Daycare Center
Eligible people: Children born between April 2, 2011 and April 1, 2012 and their guardians.
Capacity: The first 50 pairs will be accepted.
Cost: Free
Application and Inquiries: Ozora Daycare Center, ph. 029-287-3535
13. “The concert staying with a buggy” ~ A little luxury concert by piano and violin~
A concert for family including baby and small kids will be held. Anyone can enter the hall andenjoy the concert as staying on a buggy or a wheel chair. Enjoy classic music and anime songs
with your family.
Date: Sat. 4 Jul. 2015
Time: 2:00 p.m. (The gate will be opened 1:15 p.m.)
Place: Tokai-mura Welfare Center Kizuna
Capacity: Around the first 150 people will be accepted. Reservations are not necessary. Whenthe attendance number will be more than expected, it might have admission limit.
Contents: Sister Performance by a violinist Ms. Yuko Kawai and a pianist Ms. Momoko Endo
who live in Tokai-mura.
Entry fee: Free
Other: A room for nursing baby and changing diapers will be opened.
Inquiries: Tokai Culture Center, ph. 029-282-8511

14. Tokai Swimming Pool Opening
Term: Wed. 1 Jul.- Thu. 10 Sep. The pool may close in case of bad weather.
Time: 1. 9:00 a.m.- noon

2. 1:00- 4:00 p.m.
3. 5:00- 7:00 p.m. (No.3 is from Mon. 20 Jul. to Thu. 20 Aug.)(except noon- 1:00p.m., 4:00- 5:00p.m.).
Entry fee: 200 yen for junior high students and above, 100 yen for elementary students, andfree for preschool children.
Other: Babies should wear swimming suits or swim diapers, and be accompanied by aguardian wearing a swimming suit. No food is allowed at the pool side.
Inquiries: Tokai Swimming Plaza, ph. 029-287-0807.

15. Tokai Environmental Festival 2015 with Candle NightThe Tokai Kankyo Festa (Environmental Festival) will be held in the Tokai-mura Village
Office.
There will be screened handmade planetarium, and exhibited of new generation cars, candle
arts, and performance and exercise of Ste-Ranger.
Date: Sat. 25 Jul.
Time: 3:00- 8:30p.m.
Place: Courtyard and parking area of the Tokai-mura Village Office
Inquiries: Environmental Policy Section, ph. 029-282-1711 ext.1454