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Ichinoseki Multilingual Newsletter

Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

January2023

Ichinoseki International Association
Translated excerpts from the public Ichinoseki newsletter, ‘I-style’.

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

No chargeforvaccines!

December 18 ~ present【Omicron Booster Vaccinations (3rd, 4th, 5th Doses) for those 12 and up】
The current vaccination schedule for COVID-19 has been decided nationally until March 31st, 2023.
Those who wish to get vaccinated should be sure to do so before March 31st.
Vaccination Venue

Vaccination Dates & Times

Vaccines Used

RSVP Method
Method decided by each

City Medical Facilities(57 locations)Pfizer/Moderna(Omicron BA.4/BA.5）* In some cases, may
be gradually replacedwith the BA.1 vaccine.

Decided by each
medical facility

medical facility
Online,or through theCall Center 0 1 2 0 - 0 3 3 - 5 6 7(No charge for calls）orthrough the facility directly)● Those who have caught COVID-19 before can also get vaccinated once they have recovered, regardless of when
they were infected.
● The Omicron bivalent booster is limited to 1 dose per person.

【January COVID-19 Vaccination Venues (1st and 2nd Doses)】
Because the Omicron bivalent booster is only available for those aged 12 years and older who have completed
their 1st and 2nd vaccinations, the initial original doses are still being administered. Vaccinations are also available
for children (aged 5-11) as well as young children (aged 6 months to 4 years).

VaccinationVenue

1st and 2nd Doses for
those 12 years and olderChildren(5-11 years old)

Young Children(Aged 6 mos. to 4 years)

Showa hospital(Tamura-cho)

Abe Naika Clinic (Takeyamacho)
Senwa Clinic (Sakuragi-cho)
Seishindo Clinic (Hanaizumi)
Tanifuji Naika Clinic(Senmaya)

Kato Kodomo Clinic (Yamanome)
Saito Sanfujinka Clinic (Chuocho)
Seishindo Clinic (Hanaizumi)
Nanohana Clinic Senmaya(Senmaya)
Abe Clinic (Higashiyama)

Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Please check for the newest
updates here:● Ichinoseki City Homepage

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 （toll free number）
Time：9：00am～9:00pm (everyday)
Language assistance in English and Chinese
Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160
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Please stay thorough in everyday COVID-19 preventive measures!
The symptoms and spread of the COVID-19 virus are increasing the burden on medical facilities. To
prevent the spread of COVID-19, we request everyone’s cooperation to keep up appropriate preventivemeasures.

〇 Requests for Basic Preventive Measures
・ Please wear nonwoven cloth masks and thoroughly wash and disinfect your hands asappropriate.
・ Please be sure to ventilate and watch humidity levels at your home and workplace.
・ We request that those wishing to be vaccinated do so as soon as possible in order to continue
preventing symptoms and serious illness.

〇 Requests to Lessen the Burden on Medical Facilities
・ We ask that those who are younger than 65 years of age, with no underlying conditions and a low
risk of serious illness, make use of the Iwate Testing Kit Delivery Center if they develop a fever orother symptoms.
・ For the New Year holidays, the city is also offering antigen test kits (see below).
・ If symptoms continue, please consult with your doctor, in person or by phone, during weekday
working hours when possible.

Over Winter Holidays, Test Kits for those with Symptoms but low risk of Serious Illness
To prevent the spread of the virus as well as ensuring the availability of doctors on duty for themedical care system during the New Year holidays, antigen test kits will be offered free of charge.
For more details, please see the Ichinoseki City Homepage.
Those Eligible Residents of Ichinoseki City or Hiraizumi Town (including long-term visitors)
who have symptoms of fever, cough, etc. *Does not include those without symptoms.
However, those who are at high risk of serious illness (those who are 65 years orolder, who have underlying conditions, who are or may be pregnant, or who have acontinuously high fever) are not eligible.
Dates/Times

December 29th (Thurs)~January 3rd (Tues)
9:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:30 pm-5:00 pm

VenuesIchinoseki Community Health Center, Senmaya Branch City Hall,
Hiraizumi Health Center

Distribution ofAntigen Test Kits

To ApplyApplication forms can be filled out at participating centers the same day.
Forms can also be downloaded from the Ichinoseki City Homepage.

Notes

・ Can be applied for once per person.
・ Please do not transfer, trade, or sell any test kits received.
・ Please use the test kit yourself after referring to the instructions. (These test kits
include a cotton swab to be inserted into the nasal cavity to gather a test sample.)Requests

・ In the case of a positive result, please register the necessary information with theIwate Confirmed Cases Registration Center.
・ Those who have symptoms or are at risk of serious illness should consult with theirdoctors, in person or by phone.

【Inquiries】Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160

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Other Information
January Notification
Adult Medical Examination Schedule

Notice of payment in January
There are repeated incidents of tax refund scammers
posing as city employees.
The city will never ask you to visit an ATMor ask for your PIN number.
① 4th term of City prefectural tax(general collection)② 7th term of National health insurance tax(general collection)③ 7th term of medical insurance premiums for the elderly(general collection)④ 3rd term of Long-term Care Insurance fees (generalcollection)
Payment deadline: Tuesday, January 31st

◇Breast cancer screening
Additional exam days have been added for
those who have not yet had a breast cancer exam
this year. Those who do not have their
examination ticket at hand should inquire below.
Date: January 14th (Saturday)(Reception hours: 9:30 am~10：30 am/
1:30 pm~2:30 pm)
Venue: Ichinoseki Community Health Center【Inquiries】【Inquiry】
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division0191-21-8261 Or Ichinoseki City Tax Savings Association

Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160

Cooperation with snow removal
My Number Card Application
and Issuing Window Opens● Reception Dates: January 29th, February 12th, March12th, 2023 (All Sundays)* These dates may change. Please check when making
a reservation.
● Time: 9:00 am～11:30 am
RSVP Only● Locations: Ichinoseki City Halland each branch office’s Civic Division* Cards can only be received at the head office or branch
office for your residential area.
* Applications can be done at any office.
● Appointments/Inquiries: To make an appointment, callyour office directly by the Wed. prior to your preferreddate (by the preceding Tues. if Wed. is a holiday).
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division 0191-21-8310

When snowfall is heavy, vehicles to remove snow
are dispatched.
In Ichinoseki, snow is first removed from roads withheavy traffic as well as bus and school commute
routes.
Snow is removed from late at night to early morning.
Ichinoseki City does not remove snow shoveled athome and put out in front of your residence.
【Request for cooperation】● Please shovel the areas in front of your homeyourself.
【Caution】● Do not park on the street.
● Do not go near the snowplow.
● Do not put snow out onto the street.

Trash Separation App
Guides on “How to Sort Household Waste” and “How to Put Waste Out for Collection” can be confirmed on
the city’s Trash Separation App.
Japanese Version
English version* For more details on how to download these apps, please refer to these sites: Japanese Vn./English Vn.
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Hall Lifestyle and Environment Division 0191-21-8341

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Further resources
Iwate Prefecture
Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information

Iwate International Association

Ichinoseki City English Guide

Ichinoseki InternationalAssociation

Consultation for foreign residents about various
issues such as foreign residency qualifications(visa) and troubles in everyday life. Japanese familyand friends of foreigners are also welcome.

TEL: 019-654-8900
Hours: 9:00am～8:00pm

Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information such as what to do inan emergency, where evacuation centers are,welfare incentives, how to dispose of garbage, andhow to go about notification procedures at city hall.
TEL: 0191-34-4711
Consultation services for foreign residents available.
Staff can speak English and have tools to assist inother languages.

Hours: 9:00am～6:00pm（Closed Thurs/holidays/Dec.29~Jan.3）

Are you having a problem with your visa, nationality,family, work, everyday living, discrimination,
domestic violence, confinement, or humantrafficking?
Consultation can be made by toll-free number,
Facebook messenger, or through an online chatsystemYorisoi Hotline

Specialized line forforeigners in Iwate, Miyagi,
Fukushima:0120-279-226

AMDA Medical Information
Center〔特定非営利活動法人 AMDA 国際医療情報センター〕

Telephone Consultation for medical matters
Free consultation & interpreting service
Connection fees will apply

Doctors on Duty
(Nights/Holidays)
Scan the QR code below for doctors that are on
duty at night (18:00-20:00) and on duty on Sundays/holidays.
To double check the available facilities, call the Ichinoseki City
Hall on 0191-21-2111.
If it's a medical emergency, be sure to call 119.
Please bring your health insurance card and your medication
record handbook (okusuri techou) when seeing a doctor.

Ichinoseki City

TEL: 03-6233-9266
Hours: 10:00am～4:00pm（Monday～Friday）

After-Hours Children’s
Emergency Hotline
A telephone helpline to consult with anurse about responses and emergency
measures for children’s illnesses.
● Hours: 7:00pm-11:00pm● Open year-round● Phone number: 019-605-9000

Or dial #8000