英語情報紙「伊賀」April

２０２２（令和４）年 4 月号

The City Newsletter

４2022 No.173

Population of Iga City

88,053Foreign Nationals

5,343

6.07% of Population
End of February, 2022

EnglishAlso available online at http://www.mie-iifa.jp/ ☆この情報紙は『広報いが』などから記事を選んで載せています
Articles published in this newsletter are taken from the monthly “Kouhou Iga” and other publications.

COVID-19 Updates

しんがた こ ろ な

かんし新型コロナに関するお知らせ

Temporary Special Benefits for Lower Income Households

じゅうみんぜい ひ か ぜ い せ た い と う

せいかつ し え ん

住民税非課税世帯等への生活支援【Eligibility and Application】- Households with all members are residents tax exempt in 2021 as of the reference date; December 10 2021
➔ Please fill out and return the Certificate Letter after you receive it by April 19 Tuesday.
- Households whose finances have suddenly changed due to the COVID-19 and are considered to be in thesame situation as households in (1)➔ Please come to the City Hall to apply by September 30 Friday.
【Benefit Amount】100,000 yen per household【Inquiries】Seikatsu-Shien-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9674

Consultation Services for People with Fever and Other Symptoms

はつねつ

しょうじょうひと

そうだん ま ど ぐ ち

発熱などの症状がある人の相談窓口

Be sure to call and make an appointment before seeing the doctor in the following priority order
1. Family Doctor
2. Medical institutions on the list designated by Mie Prefecture
3. When you do not know which medical institution to consult (Available on weekends and holidays)
Iga Hokensho (Municipal health department)
Tel:0595-24-8050 (9am – 9pm)
Mie Emergency Medical Information Center
Tel:059-229-1199 (9pm – 9am of the following day)Intercultural Cohesion Division

た ぶ ん か きょうせいか

多文化共生課TABUNKA-KYOUSEI-KA Begins

た ぶ ん か きょうせいか

多文化共生課になります

From April, the department in charge of foreign language interpretation and consultation
will change from the “Shimin-Seikatsu-ka” to the “Tabunka-Kyousei-Ka”, which means“Intercultural Cohesion”! The office location and phone number remain unchanged.
Please feel free to continue to come to us for more information.
【Inquiries】Tabunka-Kyousei-Ka Tel:0595-22-9702, Iga City Hall Second Floor

Calender during Golden Week
29 April
DentalClinics
on Duty

30 April

1 May

えいぎょう

2 May

3 May

4 May

5 May

Murata Sika-iin
Tsugecho 2296

Yatani Shika-iin
Ueno-shinobicho 2590-3

Momoi Shika
Uenomarunouchi
175-1

Tel: 45-2025

MedicalEmergency
Room

しゴールデンウィーク営業のお知らせ

Tel: 21-0834
Tel: 21-2808
9am – 5pm
For hours and days not listed above, call MIE Medical Emergency Information Center. Tel: 059-229-1199.
AM: 9-12,
AM: 9-12,
AM: 9-12,
AM: 9-12,
AM: 9-12,
PM: 8-11
PM: 8-11
PM: 2-5, 8-11
PM: 2-5, 8-11
PM: 2-5, 8-11 PM: 2-5, 8-11 PM: 2-5, 8-11
In case of emergency, call your family doctor, and if they do not connect, call Iga Medical Emergency Room (Iga shi
Oukyuu Shinryousho), behind Okanami Byouin. Tel: 0595-22-9990*Reception is open until 30 minutes before the end time. *During Golden Week, it will be very crowded and waiting time will be long.

MedicalEmergency
Facilities
on Duty

Okanami/OkanamiNabari
OkanamiNabari
Nabari【Hours】Ueno, Nabari: 8:45am-8:45am of the following day / Okanami: 9am -8:45am of the following day
For telephone numbers and more details, see page 3 of this newsletter.
Ueno Shimin

Nabari【The consulates】 Most consulates will close for several days over the holidays. Check your consulates for details.
【The City Hall or government offices】 The City Hall or government offices will close on holidays.
【Banks and post offices】 The banks and post offices will close on holidays.
【Garbage Collection】Garbage is collected according to your district's calendar.

Starting this year, it will also be collected on holidays.
Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつ

のうぜい

今月の納税

Pay by May 2, Monday
Fixed Assets the 1st [Kotei-Shisan Zei]
【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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Information

し

お知らせ

Brain Checkup(Nou Dock) / Brief Checkup(Kan’i Ningen Dock)

のうか ん い にんげん

脳ドック・簡易人間ドック

The Brain checkup (nou dock) and brief checkup (kan’i ningen dock) are available to all those enrolled in the
Iga City National Health Insurance program to help them monitor their health.
【How to Apply】On a postcard with a 63 yen stamp, write that you would like to get “Nou dock” or “kan’i ningendock” checkup along with your address, name, date of birth and telephone number. One postcard per person.
【Deadline】April 22, 2022
※Lottery will be held if capacity is exceeded.
※If members of your household are behind with national health insurance payments,
it will not be possible for anyone in that household to use the service.
【Inquiries】Hoken-nenkin Ka Tel:0595-22-9659
Brain Checkup (Nou Dock)
Enrolled in national health insurance, born between
2 June 1947 and 1 June 1982
Between 1 Jun 2022 and 28 Feb 2023
Body measurements, blood pressure, blood test,
urine test, liver test, kidneys test, body fat, blood
sugar, uric acid, electrocardiogram, MRI, MRA etc

Eligibility
PeriodDetails

Brief Checkup (Kan-i Ningen Dock)
Enrolled in national health insurance, born between 2 June
1947 and 1 June 1992
Between 1 Jun and 30 Nov 2021
Body measurements, chest examination, blood pressure,
blood test, urine test, stool test, liver test, kidneys test, bodyfat, blood sugar, uric acid, electrocardiogram, chest,
abdominal x-ray

Okanami Hospital, Ueno Shimin Hospital,
Kanamaru Nou Sekitsui Geka Clinic
9, 500yen (Out of 37,100yen)

Locations
Cost

Designated medical institutions in the city
8,700yen (Out of 35,800yen)

Notification of Immunizations for FY2022

よ ぼ う せっしゅ

予防接種のお知らせ【Inquires】Kenko Suishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
Vaccinations

Eligible Age1(Rotaix) 6-24 wks

Rota

Notes

Doses
nd

st

2

Take 2 dose 4 wks after 1 dose5(Rotatec) 6-32 wks

3Take 3 doses, 4 wks after the previous doseHibbs

2 mths - 5 yrs

1-4

Streptococcus Pneumoniae

2 mths - 5 yrs

1-4

Number of doses may change based on when immunisation begins.
Speak to the doctor for confirmation.

Hepatitis B

Under 12 mths

3

Take 2nd dose 4 wks after 1st dose, take 3rd dose 20 wks after 1st dose.

1st dose in first stage 3 mths - 7.5 yrs

3

Between 3 mths and 1yr, 3 shots spread within 3-8 wks.

Additional dose in 12-18 mths after 1st dosefirst stage
until 7.5 yrs of age

1

Immunity increases with a booster shot 1-1.5yrs after 3rd dose.

Combined Shot
-Diphtheria-WhoopingCough-Tetanus-PolioBCG
Measles
Rubella(MR)

Under 12 mths

1

Take between 5 - 8 mths after birth.

First stage

1 - 2 yrs of age

1

Take as early as possible after first birthday.

Second stage

Born between April 22016 and April 1 2017

1

Take as early as possible when the target period comes.

1 - 3 yrs of age

2

2 shots spread over 6 mths after first birthday.

3 - 7.5 yrs

Varicellast

1 dose first stage
Japanese
Encephalitis

2

Two doses within 1-4 wks of each other between 3-4 yrs of age.

Additional dose in Take 1yr after first dosefirst stage
before 7.5yrs of age.

1

Take about one year after first 2 doses.

Second stage

1

Take as soon after 9th birthday as possible.

9 - 13 yrs of age*Those born between April 2, 1995~ April 1, 2007 who have not completed the stages 1&2 can receive any outstanding shotsby 20yrs of age. *Those born April 2, 2007-October 1, 2009 who have not completed the stage1 can receive any outstanding
shots (but must be between 9 - 13yrs of age).
DT

Cervical Cancer

Between 11 - 13 yrs of age

1

Take as soon after 11th birthday as possible.

Girls aged 12 ( 6th grade) to 16 yrs old

32(Bivalent vaccine) or 4(Quadrivalent vaccine)Three inoculations within a six-month period*Girls born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2006 are not being actively vaccinated according to government policy. They
can receive a catch-up vaccination during the three-year period from April 2022 to March 2025. Please have a fullunderstanding of the risks of adverse reactions and the effects of the vaccination before receiving the vaccination.

※Make a reservation for your vaccination in advance. ※Vaccinations are free. However, you will have to pay if you take thevaccination except the target age. ※On the day of your vaccination, bring your mother child notebook and preliminary check-up slip.
こうれいしゃはいえんきゅうきん

よ ぼ う せっしゅ

■Pneumococcal Vaccination for the Elderly 高齢者 肺 炎 球 菌 の予防接種
Those who turn 65 this year are eligible for pneumococcal vaccination. The cost of the vaccination is 3,000
yen. After receiving the notice, please make an appointment directly with the respective medical institution.
【Inquires】Kenko Suishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
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Health and Medical Information

い り ょ う けんこう

じょうほう

医療・健康の情報

Infant Health Checkups and Consultation

あか

けん し んそ う だん

赤ちゃんの検診と相談

In Iga, checkup examinations are available at 18 months and 3 years. Notifications will be sent out to homes withchildren eligible for the checkups. Please bring your “Mother-Child passbook (Boshi techo)” with you.
【Inquiries】Kenkou Suishin-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
18 months
3 years (3 and half years)

April 5 and 19, May 10 and 24
April 21 and May 12

1pm to 2:40pm
1pm to 2:40pm

Medical Emergencies & Assistance

Haitopia Iga 4F
Haitopia Iga 4F

きゅうきゅう い り ょ う

救 急 医療When you need medical treatments, see your family doctor during your clinic’s opening hours. If you fall
sick when the clinic is closed, refer to the following options. Make an appointment before your visit and bringyour health insurance certificate.
◆Iga-shi Emergency Clinic (Oukyu Shinryojo) / TEL: 0595-22-9990【Clinical Department】Internal Medicine and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Ueno Kuwamachi1615 (Behind Okanami Hospital)

Mon to Sat
8pm-11pm
Sun and Holidays 9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm and 8pm-11pm◆The Mie Medical Information Center (Mie ken Kyuukyuu Iryou Jouhou Center) / TEL: 059-229-1199
This center can give you information about which hospitals are available in your area.
◆24 Hours Iga-shi Emergency Call (24 Iga-shi Kyuukyuu Kenkou Soudan Dial ) / TEL: 0120-4199-22
This is a toll free consultation about health and medical issue 24/7. You can ask anything about physical and mental health,
medical issue, child care, nursing service and so on anytime.
April◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed ThursFri
Sat
Hospital Name
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

Schedule
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Mon to Fri:
Sat, Sun and Holidays
5pm - 8:45am
8:45am- 8:45am
Mon
Wed
Sun, Holidays
5pm- 9am 5pm- 8:45am 9am-8:45am

Except pediatrics
3
4
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
10
11
OkanamiOkanami17
18
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
24
25
OkanamiOkanami※The closing time is the time of the following day.

5
Nabari
12
Ueno
19
Nabari
26
Ueno

6
Okanami
13
Okanami20
Okanami27
Okanami7
Nabari14
Nabari21
Nabari28
Nabari

1
Ueno
8
Ueno
15
Ueno
22
Ueno
29
Ueno

2
Nabari
9
Ueno
16
Nabari
23
Ueno
30
Nabari※Be sure to call before you visit the hospital.

Advice & Consulting 相談窓口
そうだん ま ど ぐ ち

You can get advice relating to work problems, schools, health, insurance, retirement &pensions, child-rearing, housing, taxes, visas, or any other problems related to your day to
day life. This service is free. If you have any problems or difficulties, don’t leave them until
later. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei Center for reliable, professional advice.

Website■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center■Tabunka Kyousei-Ka【Tel】0595-22-9629【Tel】0595-22-9702
Facebook【Open】Mon-Fri, and Sun(2nd & 4th) 9:00-17:00【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】
Haitopia
Iga
4F,
500
Ueno
Marunouchi,
Iga-shi【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com
City Hall 2F※Advance reservations are required for visits.
Changes from April■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,
international marriage,
nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】May 12, Thu
1:30pm - 4pm■Tabunka Kyousei-Ka… The department in charge of foreign language interpretation and consultation will change from the“Shimin-Seikatsu-ka” to the “Tabunka-Kyousei-Ka”, which means “Intercultural Cohesion”. The office location and phone
number remain unchanged.
■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center… Vietnamese interpretation and consultation will be available on the fourth Sunday ofeven-numbered months, February, April, June, August, October and December.

Tips for Everyday Lifeせいかつ

生 活 のヒント
いぬ

とうろく

犬の登録と

きょうけんびょう よ ぼ う せ っ し ゅ

狂犬病予防接種

Get your dog registered, once in a lifetime. Dog owners are bound by law to have their dog vaccinated every
year. This vaccination is available at any vets in Iga, or at the group vaccination venue run by the city.
【Please bring】 For a rabies shot: Notice card and shot fee (3,400yen)
For registration and a rabies shot: Cost for both (3,400yen for a shot and 3,000yen for registration)【Inquiries】Seikatsu Kankyou Ka Tel: 0595-22-9624
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か く し ゅ きょうしつ

あんない

各種教室のご案内
Learning Support Class

Japanese Language Class

Sasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

きょうしつ

い

が

に ほ ん ごKanji Learning Class

Kanji

かい

Kyousitsu

しょうが く せい

か ん じ きょうしつ

ささゆり 教室

伊賀 日本語の会

小学生 漢字教室

Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 3rd to the 9th grader.
【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912
Cell: 080-3590-7612

Who wants to speak Japanese,come and join us! Also you can prepare
for Nihongo Kentei test here.
【Date】 Wed. 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Sat.
7pm - 8:30pm【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912

Elementary school students, let's
have fun learning how to write kanji andwhat they mean!
【Date】Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】Free(0yen )【Tel】 070-4455-4900

The availability of the classes will change depending on COVID-19. Please check with the contacts for each class.

Hot Topics

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新 しい

し

お知らせ

Financial Support for Taxi etc Services for the Severely Disabled

じゅうどしょう

しゃ ね ん り ょ う ひ

じょせい

重度障がい者燃料費の助成

Financial support is available for the transport costs of the severely disabled in order toensure that they can fully contribute to society and also have easy access to hospital. This isavailable for either taxi fares, gasoline costs or for moped usage costs.
【Eligibility】 Anyone with one of the following certificates: shintai shougaisha techou 1kyuu, 2kyuu; ryouiku
techou A1, A2; seishinshougaisha hoken fukushi techou 1kyuu.
【How to apply】Bring the disability certificate and visitor’s ID to the following or the city hall branch offices.
【Applications or Inquiries】 Shougai-fukushi Ka TEL0595-22-9656

Reading Day for ChildrenこTax certificates available Thursday night

どくしょ

ひ

えんちょう ま ど ぐ ち

子ども読書の日

April 23 is a day to deepen children's
interest in and understanding of reading
activities and to motivate children to read
actively and independently.
Why don’t you enjoy reading with children
during “Reading week for Children” between
April 23 and May 12 or join reading
events at the municipal libraries?
【Inquiries】Shogai-gakushu Ka
Tel:0595-22-9679の う ぜ い しょうめい

かんのう しょうめいしょ

しゅとく

延長窓口で納税証明、完納証明書が取得できます

Every Thursday, the City Hall service is extended until 7:30
p.m. The certificate of tax payment can now be obtained.
Those who pay taxes individually should bring receipts toconfirm tax payment just in case.
For those whose resident tax is deducted from their company
paychecks, confirmation of your payment may not be reflected on
the certificate between around the 11th and the 20th of each month.
It is recommended that you come to apply for the certificate
between the 20th of each month and the 10th of the following month.
【Inquiries】Shuzei Ka Tel:0595-22-9615

Financial Support for School-goers

Prefectural Housing Applications

けんえいじゅうたく

ぼ しゅ う県営住宅の募集

しゅうがく え ん じ ょ せ い ど

就学援助制度Iga City can provide some financial support tothose who have difficulties with school-related
costs such as school meal fees, school materials.
If you wish to access this support, you must
apply for it. The support is only offered on anannual basis, so you have to apply for it every
year. If you receive the support this year, you do
not automatically receive it again next year.
* Support will not be available where it coincides
with support available under welfare support.
【Eligibility】Guardians of students enrolled in a
municipal elementary or junior high school.
*Income thresholds apply.
【Apply to】The school your child is enrolled in【Payments】3 times a year (Jul, Dec and Mar)【Inquiries】 Gakkou-kyouiku Ka
Tel: 0595-22-9648 or each elementary
schools and junior high schools【Application Period】4 times a fiscal year
➢ April: by April 30➢ July: by July 31➢ October: by October 31➢ January: by January 31, 2023
【Application】You can receive an application form fromthe prefectural office in Iga (Mie-Ken chousha 6F), and fill in
it and post it by each deadline.
【Eligibility】1. Be in difficulty with your living conditions.
2. Have family members living with you, or plan to do so
3. Have a salary within the standard range designated by the
Municipal Residence Law.
4. Must have no outstanding bills in rent, car parking etc if you
already live in the prefectural housing.
5. Not be behind in any tax payments
6. You must have two guarantors
7. You and cohabitant are not a member of Boryokudan.
【Inquiries】Iga Nanbu Fudousan Jigyou Kyoudou Kumiai
Tel: 059-221-6171

Published by Iga-shi Kokusai Kouryuu Kyokai (発行：伊賀市国際交流協会) Tel:070-4455-4900
Editied by Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei-Ka (編集：伊賀市多文化生活課) Tel:0595-22-9702
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