July 2024 No.200

英語情報紙「伊賀」 2024（令和６）年 7 月号

The City Newsletter

７Population of Iga City

85,225

Foreign Nationals

6,003

7.04% of Population
End of May 2024

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.

Information

しお知らせ

せいかつ

Life Guidebook for Foreign residents 生活ガイドブック
Iga City has published a English version of the Living Guide for Foreign Residents.
This guide was created so that foreign residents living in Iga City can live with peace of mind.
The guidebook contains information on what you need to do in your life and what you need toknow to protect your life.
Please be sure to utilizehttps://www.city.iga.lg.jp/0000011976.html and share it withfriends who need it.
Inquiry: Tabunka kyosei-ka（Multicultural Affirts Division Tel: 0595-22-9702）
ほけんしょうりようPlease use the personal identification card マイナ保険証をご利用ください。
For those who are enrolled in the National Health Insurance or the Medical Insurance for the Aged, please notethat paper certificates of insurance will no longer be issued as of December 2nd.
Insured cards with an expiration date of December 2, 2024 or later can be used until the expiration date. (It can’t
be used if you join a new social insurance program, such as through employment, or change your address.)
If you do not have a My Numbered Insurance Card, you do not need to apply for a "Confirmation of Eligibility"
before your card expires. As of December 2, you can continue to receive medical services with the Certificate ofEligibility.
＊Advantages of using the My Numbered Insurance Card.
①You can save money on medical expenses. 6 yen less than using a paper card (for those with a 30% copayment ratio).
② You can receive better medical care Medical institutions and pharmacies can check past medication
information and health check results, which allows them to speculate on health conditions and other illnesses
and helps with treatment. It is also possible to adjust the mix and dosage of medication.
③No formalities are required, and the burden of monthly expenses paid at medical institutions can be lowered.
No need to present a certificate of recognition of limit application, etc. at medical institutions, and window
payments (insurance-applicable portion) will be limited to the limit of the individual's burden.
＊Do you currently have a personal number card?
➡No. Please apply for a My Number Card online, by mail, by using a photo ID machine, or at the counter of
Jyumin-ka or branch office. If you are unable to go to the counter, Staff visit application service is alsoavailable.
➡If you have a My Number card but have not registered it, please register it at the front desk of a medicalinstitution or pharmacy, at the My Number Portal, at Seven Bank ATMs, or at the counter of the Juminka(Residents' Affairs Division) or any branch office.
【Inquiry】 About the Number Card, please contact the Jyumin-ka 0595-41-2355.

Iga Fireworks Display

い が し み ん は な び たいかい

伊賀市民花火大会【Date】July 21 Sun 8:15pm. – 8:45 pm.
*Postponed to July 28 in case of inclement weather. Cancellation decision will be made at 9am.
【Venue】Around Ueno Sports Park, Hattori River riverbed【Traffic Control】
Cars are not allowed to pass from the south end of Igaueno-Ohashi to the south end of the sports park from17：00～21：30 and not allowed to park on the road from the south end of the sports park to the Ogawa
Seibi North intersection.
【Inquiry】 Executive committee Tel: 0595-21-0527
Monthly Tax
Payments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

Pay byJuly 31 Wednesday
National Health Insurance Tax [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken] The First Period
Fixed Assets [Kotei Shisan Zei] The Second Period 【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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Information
Prevent the Water Accidents

みずじ こしお知らせ

The Pool Schedule 2024ぼうし

水の事故を防止しよう

Nameoffacility
Hoursof use
ClosedonIt is the season to enjoy playing in the water. As children
enjoy playing in the sea or rivers, water accidents are
increasing rapidly. Make sure to prevent children fromwater accidents as following.
・Check the weather forecast!
・Put on your life jacket!
・Never go alone with children
・Don't panic, Stay afloat and wait for help
・Don't jump in and call for help
◆To prevent outdoor accidents
When children are absorbed in play, they are blindto their surroundings. Always have an adultaccompany the child.
◆To prevent accidents in daily life
・Teach children the risk of drowning even in shallow
water like a bathtub, a washing machine, a toilet, aplastic pool, etc.
・Don’t let children be in a bath alone
・Family members should speak up toprevent accidents while the Elderly arebathing and pay attention to the time ofbathing.
【Inquiry】Iga Fire Department Management Division
Tel: 0595-24-9120

Fee

しえい ぷ ーる

市営プール

Oyamada B&G Kaiyo Centre
Ayama B&G Kaiyo Centre
July 6 Saturday – Sep 8 Sunday
9:00～12:00,13:00～16:00, 17:00～22:00
Mondays（Oyamada）
Tuesdays（Ayama）
Adults: ¥310
Junior high school students and under: ¥160
Infants and toddlers: ¥50

When each session ends, the number of visitors will bechanged.
＊Children under 2nd grade of elementary school mustbe accompanied by a parent or guardian and mustenter the pool together.
＊To avoid crowding in the changing rooms, pleasewear your swimsuit from home as much as possible.
＊The opening times and hours are subject to change
depending on the weather and other factors.
＊Swim caps must be worn when entering the pool.
【Inquiriy】Oyamada B&G Kaiyo Center☎0595-47-0551
Ayama☎0595-43-1380

Do you know what nursing care insurance is?

かいごほけんせいど

介護保険制度について

The nursing care insurance system is designed to support society as a whole so that everyone can live an independent
life with peace of mind. If a person needs a certain level of nursing care, he or she can receive the services after receiving
certification from the city.
◆An insured person's card (pink) will be sent to those who turn 65 years old.
This is necessary for applying for nursing care certification and for using nursing care services. Pleasekeep it in a safe place when you receive it.
◆Those who are 65 or older will receive a notice of nursing care insurance payment after July 12.
The premium amount is calculated based on your income and tax status of the previous year.
Nursing care insurance premiums are deducted from your pension.
*The premiums for those aged 40 to 64 are paid in a lump sum with the medical insurance premiums they are enrolled in.
*Depending on the situation, you may be eligible for a reduction, exemption or a deferment of payments. Please consult
with us.
【Inquiries】Kaigo Kourei Fukushi-ka TEL 0595-26-3939

Prefectural Housing Applications

けんえいじゅうたく

県営 住 宅にゅうきょしゃ ぼしゅう

入 居 者 募集

Municipal Housing Applications
し え い じゅうたく

市営 住 宅にゅうきょしゃ ぼしゅう

入 居 者 募集

【Application Period】
Jul 10 Wed to Jul 17 Wed(Weekdays / 9am to 5pm)

【Application Period】

July 1 Mon to July 31 Wed*Lottery date early Aug.
*Move-in starts Oct 1【Application】You can receive an application form

from the prefectural building in Iga (Mie-Ken chosha
6F), and fill in it and post it by each deadline.
【Eligibility】
1. Be in difficulty with your living conditions.
2. Have family members who will be living with you, or plan to do so.
3. Have a salary within the standard range designated by theMunicipal 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. An emergency contact persons required.
7. You and cohabitant are not a member of Boryokudan【Inquiry】

Iga Nanbu Fudosan Jigyo Kyodo Kumiai :Tel: 059-221-6171

English2【Municipal Housing】
Kine1(Single household available, too)
Kawai 2(Childcare support)*Priority Resident 1【Public Lottery date】
August 19, 9:30am【Lottery Venue】
Iga City Hall 3F, Meeting Room 301*If you are not present at the start of the lottery,
you will be disqualified.
【Inquiry】
Jutaku-Ka
Tel:0595-22-9737
Tabunka Kyosei-Ka
Tel: 0595-22-9702

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

赤ちゃんの健診と相談

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】Kodomo Katei Shien-Ka Tel:0595-22-9653
18 months
3 years (3 and half years)

Infant Counseling

13:00 ～ 14:30 Haitopia Iga 4F
Iga City Health Center[Items to bring] Mother and child handbook, consultation
ticket, questionnaire, etc.
July 1,17,19, Aug 5, 21 and 23【Inquiries】 Kosodate Shien-shitsu 0595-22-9665
Please refer to the city website for information on body measurements and dietitians.
July 2, 23 and Aug 20
July 11, Aug 1 and 22

Medical Emergencies & Assistance

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.
Mon to Sat
8pm-11pm◆Iga-shi Emergency Clinic (Oukyu Shinryojo) / TEL: 0595-22-9990
Sun and Holidays 9am- noon, 2pm- 5pm and 8pm-11pm【Clinical Department】Internal Medicine and pediatrics【Address】 Iga-shi Ueno Kaminosho 1700 (Next to Okanami Hospital)◆The Mie Medical Information Center (Mie ken Kyukyu Iryo Joho 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 Kyukyu Kenko Sodan 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.
※Be sure to call before you visit the hospital.

◆Threemedicalon duty
Hospital
Nameemergency facilities
Schedule
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

July

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※The closing time is the time of the following day.

SunMon1
Okanami
78
Okanami/Nabar Okanami1415
OkanamiOkanami21
22
Okanami/Naba Okanami
28
29
Okanami i0kanami

Tues

WedThurs

FriSat2
Nabari
9
Ueno
16
Nabari
23
Ueno
30
Nabari

3
Okanami
10Okanami
17Okanami
24
Okanami31
Okanam4
Nabari11
Nabari18
Nabari25
Nabari

5
Ueno
12
Ueno
19
Ueno
26
Ueno

6
Nabari
13
Ueno
20
Nabari27
Ueno

Except pediatrics

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 ordifficulties, don’t leave them until later. Come to city hall or Tabunka Kyousei
Center for reliable, professional advice.
■Tabunka Kyosei-Ka【Tel】0595-22-9702【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】3184 Shijuku-cho, Iga-shi
City Hall 2F■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyosei Center【Tel】0595-22-9629【Open】Mon-Fri, and Sun(2nd & 4th) 9:00 -12:00【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno Marunouchi,Iga-shiFacebook■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,international marriage,nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
[Date] Aug 1, Thu,1:304pm

せいかつ

Tips for Everyday Life

生活のヒントい がし きゅうきゅう けんこう そうだん だ い

あ る ２４

Iga City Emergency Health Consultation Dial 24 伊賀市 救 急 健康相談ダイアル24
If you or your family members are injured or feel unwell, you can use the "Telephone Consultation Service" as follows, and from April 1, 2024, you can use English, Portuguese, and Vietnamese to consult
with us, so please let us know what language you would like to talk, at first.
Phone number 0120-4199-22 (free consultation)
Please use this counseling service in the following cases■Minor injuries ■Colds ■Child-rearing problems ■Caregivers ■Worries and troubles
Consultation Hours■Japanese, English, Portuguese ・・・・・24 hours/365 days
■Vietnamese ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day

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Information on each classroom
Learning Support Class

かくしゅきょうしつ

あんない

各 種 教 室 のご案 内Japanese Language Class

Sasayuri Kyousitsu

いが に ほ ん ごKanji Learning Classかいささゆり 教 室Students can find support toreinforce material learned in school inJapanese, for the 5th to the 9th grader.
【Date】Sat. 2pm - 4pm【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【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【Venue】Sogo-Fukushi-Kaikan 2F【Fee】200yen / class【Tel】 0595-23-0912＊The summer break starts on July 11

Information

Kanji Kyousitsu 小 学 生 漢字 教 室しょうがくせい か ん じ きょうしつ

伊賀日本語の会

きょうしつ

No class on July 31
For children up to the 1st fo 4th
grades of Elementary school【Date】Wed. 3:30pm – 4:30pm(Jul 24 10:00-11:30pm)【Venue】Haitopia 4F Tamokutekishitsu【Fee】200yen /month】【Registration & Inquiry】IIFA【Tel】 070-4455-4900

しお知らせ

National Health Insurance Tax

こくみん けんこう ほ け ん ぜい

国民健康保険税◆Delivery of tax payment notice:
If the head of the household is not a subscriber, but there is someone in thehousehold who is, a tax notice will be sent to the head of the household. Normally, the collection is divided intonine periods per year. For those with special taxation, it is three times.
◆The following people should apply for the exemption with the employment insurance card and My Number Card.
- People who leave their jobs for reasons of their employer, not for personal reasons◆ Complete the procedure within 14 days ： Enrollment and withdrawal procedures must becompleted within 14 days from the date you move in from another municipality or withdraw fromyour employer's social insurance.

Renewal of National Health Insurance Card 国民健康保険証の更新
こくみん けんこう ほけんしょう

こうしん

The insured cards, which can be used from August 1, will be mailed in registered envelopes sequentially in mid-July.
【Inquiry】Hoken Nenkin-ka Tel: 0595-22-9659

Disaster Prevention Leaders Training for foreign nationals

がいこくじんぼうさいけんしゅう

外 国 人 防 災 リーダー 研 修Japan is a country where disasters such as earthquakes, heavy rains and typhoons occur frequently. In order tosurvive and protect lives of yourself, your family, your work mates and the people in your community in the event of areal disaster. It is important to prepare and help each other in case of disaster. `Please join us to learn more aboutthis.
★Schedule: July 28 Sun 9:00~12:00, We will learn “Basic Knowledge of Disasters” and “First aid, firefighting
experience, and tour of vehicles at Iga City Fire Department
August 24 Sat 9:45~17:00, A special bus trip to visit “the Human and Disaster Prevention Future Center”
In Kobe City, Hyogo prefecture
October 13 Sun 10:00~12:00 Information literacy in disaster prevention activities
NPO Mie Citizens' Council for Disaster Reduction★Eligibility: 30 foreign residents who live or work in Iga City and know easy Japanese[Inquiry and Application] Iga City Saigai Volunteer Center ☎0595-33-0064

Children Haiku Class

Garbage Collection during Typhoons

は い く きょうしつ

こども俳句 教 室

What is Haiku, 5 letters, 7 letters, and 5 letters.
A total of 17 letters are used to create this short poem
with a seasonal word, such as "cherry blossom" or"snow". The teacher will teach you how to make haiku.
【Date】Aug 2, 2024 Fri. From 10:30 to 11:30【Venue】Haitopia Iga 5th Floor, Study Room 2【Eligibility 】 Elementary school students with foreign
connections【Fee】Free【Number of participants】First 20【What to bring】Writing utensils【Application】Please apply by phone or e-mail.
【Application deadline】Friday, July 26【Information & inquiry】Iga-shi Kokusai Koryu Kyokai
TEL: 070-4455-4900
E-Mail:mie-iifa@ict.jp
4F Hightopia Iga, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga

Suspension 台風時のごみ 収 集 中止について
たいふう じしゅうしゅう ちゅうし

If a storm warning has been issued or is certain to beissued for Iga City due to a typhoon, etc. as of 6:00 a.m.
on the day of garbage collection, collection of generalwaste (garbage, human waste, etc.) and delivery to the
Sakura Recycling Center and Purification Center.
will be suspended throughout Iga City.
Collection will resume on the collection day following theday the warning is lifted, and delivery to each center will
begin on the opening day following the day the warning
is lifted.
For details, please refer to the city website.
[Inquiry] -Sakura Recycling Center☎ 0595-20-9272
FAX 0595-20-2575-Jyoka (Purification) Center☎ 0595-23-1179
FAX 0595-21-8704

Published and edited by Iga-shi Kokusai Koryu Kyokai & Iga-shi Tabunka Kyosei-Ka(発行・編集 伊賀市国際交流協会 Tel:070-4455-4900 伊賀市多文化共生課 Tel:0595-22-9702)
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