英語情報紙「伊賀」March 2022 No.172

２０２２（令和４）年 3 月号

The City Newsletter

3Population of Iga City

88,203Foreign Nationals

5,353

6.07% of Population
End of January, 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
COVID-19 Vaccination

しんがた こ ろ な

かんし新型コロナに関するお知らせ
新型コロナ ワクチン接種について◆ About the Booster Shot (3rd Dose)
Even in cases of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, it has been reported that the efficacy
and immunogenicity of the vaccine decreased with the passage of time after vaccination.
To prevent the spread of infection, the booster shot (3rd dose) will be available.
【Eligibility】Residents of Iga City, 18 years old or older, 7 months after the second vaccination【Available Vaccines】Pfizer Inc. or Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. / Moderna Inc.
*The third dose can be received regardless of the type of vaccine in the first or second dose as the mRNA
vaccine is used regardless of the type of vaccine given for your primary vaccination.
【A voucher for the booster shot (3rd dose) 】For the 3rd dose, you will need a voucher sent by Iga City.
You can get vaccinated as soon as you receive the voucher.
【Venues and How to Make an Appointment 】Please check the vaccination voucher for details.
Iga City Vaccine Reservation Website:
https://www.covid19-vaccine.mrso.jp/242161/VisitNumbers/visitnoAuth/※ The following people will not receive a third vaccination voucher because there is no vaccination record in Iga
City. If you wish to receive the third dose, please apply for a voucher.
(1) Those who moved into Iga City after the second vaccination(2) Those who have received two doses of vaccination overseas<Application>Please apply at the counter or by mail at the following department.
Vaccination Promotion Division, Kenkou-Fukushi Bu, Iga City Hall (Main Building, 4th Floor)〒518-8501 Iga-shi, Shijuku-chou 3184
◆For people who have not completed the 1st and 2nd dose of vaccination
Please refer to COVID-19 Vaccine Navi site in English: https://v-sys.mhlw.go.jp/en/

Temporary Special Benefits

り ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ きん

臨時特別給付金For Households with Children : 子育て世帯への 臨時特別給付金
こ そだ

せ たいり ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ きん

If you meet the following requirement (4), please apply for the benefit. Those who meet the following (1) to (3) are
not required to apply as it has already been transferred to your accounts by January 14.
【Eligibility Requirements】The income of the main financial supporter is within the limit of the child allowance, and:
(1) Those who received child allowance from the city for September 2021 (0-15 years old)(2) Guardian of high school students (15-18 years old) whose siblings are receiving child allowance(3) Guardian of a child born between September and November 2021 and applied for the child allowance(4) Anyone other than (1)-(3): Guardian only for high school students, public employee, guardian of a child born on
or after December 1, 2021.
【Benefit Amount】100,000 yen per child【Application Deadline】March 31 Thursday【Inquiries】Kodomo-Mirai-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9677

For Lower Income Households : 住民税非課税世帯等への 臨時特別給付金
じゅうみんぜい ひ か ぜ い せ た い と うり ん じ と く べ つ き ゅ う ふ きんSpecial benefits are being provided to families facing various difficulties who need immediate cash support.
【Eligibility and Application】(1) 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.
(2) Households whose finances have suddenly changed due to the COVID-19 and are considered to be in the same
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

Monthly TaxPayments
こんげつのうぜい

今月の納税

Pay by March 31, Thursday
National Health Insurance 9th [Kokumin Kenkou Hoken]【Inquiries】 Shuu Zei Ka Tel 0595-22-9612
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Information

しお知らせGarbage and Recycling

ごみとリサイクルについて◆Timetables for Recyclables/Garbage Collection will be Distributed

がいこくご

外国語ごみカレンダーについてTimetables for recycling/garbage collection will be distributed. The timetable for collection varies from thedistrict. If you have registered in the city, you will receive the timetable by mail.
Also, you can access “the app for trash separation in Iga City” on your smartphone tofind the timetable for collection or the rules for sorting of recyclables.
If you do not get the timetable, please access the City Hall or the following.
【Inquiries】Haikibutsu Taisaku Ka Tel: 0595-20-1050 <Aoyama District> Aoyama Branch Tel: 0595-52-1112◆Holiday Garbage Collection will Begin

さくらリサイクルセンターの おしらせ

Holiday garbage collection in the northern area of Iga (except for Aoyama) will begin on April 29th.
Instead, the Sakura Recycle Center will be closed on all Saturdays except the fourth Saturday of the month.
It is open on weekdays, including holidays, from 9 am until 4:30 pm and open on the first Sunday of evennumbered months.

◆Please Make sure How to Separate your Trash!

ぶんべつ

ごみの分別について＊ Masks are “Burnable garbage”, not “Plastic containers/ Packaging”.
＊ Wash and dispose “Plastic containers/ Packaging”.
Do not mix dirty items. If it gets dirty, it cannot be used effectively as a resource.
＊ For PET (plastic) bottles, please remove the label.
Caps and labels are “Plastic containers/ Packaging”. Please rinse plastic bottles before disposing of them.
＊ Small home appliances that contain lithium-ion batteries, etc, should be placed in “KOGATA KADEN BOX (thesmall home appliance box) located at SHIMIN center in each district.

◆Please Remember the Basic Rules!

き ほ ん

ごみの基本ルール＊ The "time" to dispose of garbage is between 7:00 and 8:00am on the days set in the calendar.
Do not put out your garbage the night before.
＊ “Burnable garbage” must be disposed of in yellow garbage bags designated by Iga City.
The yellow garbage bags can be purchased at supermarkets and convenience stores for 350 yen for 10 bags.
In order for everyone to live comfortably, let's follow the rules and cooperate with local residents to maintainour beautiful city. Thank you for your cooperation!

Paperwork for Yellow-plate Vehicles and Mopeds

けいじどうしゃげんどうきつきじてんしゃて つづ軽自動車・ 原動機付自転車 などの手続き◆ Complete necessary paperwork within the month of MarchAnnual yellow-plate vehicle tax is charged to the person who is registered as the owner of the vehicle as ofApril 1st. Due to this, even if you take your car off the road or transfer ownership to someone else after April 2nd,
you will be the owner registered as responsible for paying the vehicle's tax for that fiscal year.
Many people therefore rush to complete paperwork to take their car off the road or change ownership at theend of March every year. If you need to complete such paperwork, make sure you do so early with plenty of timeto have it processed before the new fiscal year starts. This is also the case for white-plate vehicles, so pleaseleave plenty of time to complete this paperwork, too.
Also, if you have given your vehicle to a car dealership to complete this paperwork on your behalf (both thevehicle and the number plate), be sure to check once again with the dealership that the paperwork has been
completed.
【What you need to complete the paperwork】○Taking a car off the road: Inkan, number plate, number plate issuing certificate (hyoshiki koufu shomeisho)○Changing ownnership: Inkan of both the previous and new owner, number plate issuing certificate* You will need to bring personal ID to complete all paperwork.
* The type of paperwork and documents required to complete said paperwork differ depending on the type ofvehicle, so be sure to check what exactly you need in advance.
【Inquiries regarding three and four-wheeled vehicles】
Yellow-plate Vehicle Inspection Association Mie (Keijidousha kensa kyoukai Mie) Tel: 050-3816-1779【Inquiries regarding small, two-wheeled vehicles】
Chubu Transportation Dept. Mie Office Tel: 050-5540-2055【Inquiries regarding mopeds, special small vehicles and farming vehicles】
Tax Department Tel: 0595-22-9613 FAX 0595-22-9618◆ To be exempt from a light vehicle tax, it is required to apply every year
This is for those who have a Physical Disability Certificate or a Nursing Certificate.
Regarding “Family Driving”, the purpose was limited to going hospital, school or elsewhrer, but from this year, it
will be expanded to general social activities to support the social activities of people with disabilities or else.
◆The tax rate for light vehicles
It varies depending on the type. Check the city website for details.
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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)

March 8, April 5 and 19
March 10, 24 and April 21

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-11pmSun 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.
March◆Three medical emergency facilities on duty
Hospital Name
Ueno Shimin Hospital
TEL: 0595-24-1111
Nabari Hospital
TEL: 0595-61-1100
Okanami Hospital
TEL: 0595-21-3135

SunSchedule
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.

Mon

Except pediatrics
67
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
1314
OkanamiOkanami2021
Okanami/Nabari Okanami
2728
OkanamiOkanamiTues

WedThursFriSat

1
Nabari
8
Ueno
15
Nabari
22
Ueno
29
Nabari

2
Okanami9
Okanami16
Okanami23
Okanami30
Okanami3Nabari10
Nabari17
Nabari24
Nabari31
Nabari

4
Ueno
11
Ueno
18
Ueno
25
Ueno

5
Nabari
12
Ueno
19
Nabari26
Ueno※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 today 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■Shimin Seikatsu-ka■Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center【Tel】0595-22-9702【Tel】0595-22-9629
Facebook【Open】Mon-Fri, and Sun(2nd & 4th) 9:00-17:00【Open】Mon-Fri, 8:30-17:00【Venue】3184 Shijuku cho, Iga-shi 【Venue】Haitopia Iga 4F, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi
City Hall 2F【URL】http://iga-tabunkakyouseicenter.com※Advance reservations are required for visits.

Tips for Everyday Life

■Private Consultation
Regarding the Visas,
international marriage,
nationalization and etc,
you can consult
Gyousei -shoshi, anadministrative scrivener.
Reservation required.
【Date】April 7, Thurs
1:30pm - 4pm

せいかつ

生 活 のヒント

How Formal for Graduation and Matriculation Ceremonies?

そつぎょうしきにゅうがくし きふくそう

卒業式と 入学式の 服装

In Japan, graduation and entrance ceremonies take place in March and April. These are formal, celebratory
occasions and there are certain rules of etiquette when attending as a parent or guardian.
For the ceremonies, be sure to turn your phone off or put it in silent mode before the ceremony begins.
Also, do not wear clothing that is too flashy. The stars of the ceremony are the children, so the parents should
not show off. Children should wear uniforms, or if they don't have uniforms, suits that are not too fancy.
Regardless of gender, it is common for guardians to wear dark-colored suits (e.g., black, gray, navy
blue, etc.) It is a good idea to dress as formally as possible. Avoiding excessive jewelry is alsorecommended and wearing only necessary rings (e.g. wedding rings) is seen as the mostfashionable.
Attending these milestone ceremonies and warmly witnessing thegrowth of children will be one of the most wonderful memories!
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あんない

各種教室のご案内
Learning Support Class

Japanese Language ClassSasayuri Kyousitsu

Iga Nihongo-no-Kai

きょうしついささゆり 教室がに ほ ん ご

Kanji Learning Class

Kanji

かい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

Kyousitsu

しょうが く せい

伊賀 日本語の会

か ん じ きょうしつ

小学生 漢字教室

Who wants to speak Japanese,come and join us! Also you can prepare
for Nihongo Kentei test here.

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*No classes in February.

*March classes are free with Zoom!
Wednesdays and Saturdays,
7:30pm -8:30pm【Tel】 0595-23-0912
The availability of the classes will change depending on COVID-19. Please check with the contacts for each class.

Hot Topics

あたら新 しいしお知らせDo You Have Your Medication Record?てちょうおくすり手帳◆What is the Medication Record (OKUSURI TECHOU)?
It records your prescription history. It includes important information to support apatient and is useful to check drug interaction or duplicate.
Keep a record of your medication in a booklet, fill in any allergies or side effects
caused by the medication, and carry it with you not only when you visit the hospital, butalso when you go out in general.
Even if you cannot communicate in Japanese, medical professionals can find out your medication history fromthis booklet. Also, it will help you in case of unexpected problems.
◆A New Approach in Iga City
By sharing medication histories, you can receive better support from medical, welfare, and care providers.
In cooperation with these specialists, Iga city is promoting the system for managing medicines for patients at homeusing the Medication Record Book (OKUSURI TECHOU).
The Original Cover of Iga City for Medication Record (OKUSURI TECHOU) is also available. It has anillustration of a ninja on it and many pockets which is very convenient. Please try to get it.
【Inquiries】Iryou-Fukushi-Seisaku Ka Tel: 0595-22-9705

The Deadline for the Regional Promotion Coupons is the End of March
いがし ち い き し んこ う けん

し よ う き げ ん

伊賀市地域振興券の使用期限

Please use the regional promotion coupons distributed when you apply foryour “My Number Card” by March 31. After the deadline, they cannot be used
at all and cannot be exchanged for money.
【Inquiries】Shoko-Roudou-Ka Tel: 0595-22-9669

Donation of School Uniforms

せいふく

制服「ください」「あげます」

For the season of new students, if you want to donate or receive previously owned school uniforms, pleasecontact us. To prevent infection of COVID-19, please be sure to make an appointment in advance for the visit andarrive at the appointed time and place.
【Target】School uniforms and PE uniforms of junior high schools in Iga city and high schools in Iga area
People Who Want to Receive Uniforms【How to Apply】Apply with your name, address, telephone number and what you need.
【Application and Pick-up Period】By March 27※Items will be distributed in the order of registration.
【How to Pick-up】At a location and time decided in advance
People Who Want to Donate Uniforms【How to Donate】Please make an appointment and bring your carefully laundered uniforms
to the appointed place: the City Hall or Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center at Haitopia Iga.
【Acceptance Period】By March 27
Please note that we may not be able to meet your request. Thank you for your understanding.
【Inquiries】Shimin Seikatsu Ka Tel:0595-22-9702 / Iga-shi Tabunka Kyousei Center Tel:0595-22-9629
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 Shimin Seikatsu-Ka (編集：伊賀市市民生活課) Tel:0595-22-9702
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