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Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

February
2022

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

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

Jan 18 ~ present

3rd dose (booster shot)
This information as of Jan 18, is subject to change.
Any changes such as the type of vaccine administered, who is eligible for the vaccine etc.,
will be made public via the Ichinoseki City Homepage and the city newsletter ‘I-style’.

Vaccinations arefree of charge【When can I get my 3rd dose?】
Timeline for 3rd dose eligibility
Eligible persons

2022
JanuaryFebruary

People working at medical facilities

2021
March～July

People who live/work in age carefacilities

2021
April～July2021 August

People who go to/work at facilities foroutpatient services (day service/outpatient care/day care/outpatient
rehabilitation, etc.)

2021
April～July2021 August

2021
June～July

People over 65 years of age

MarchMayJune

The dates within the arrows
show the time frame of 2nd dose

2021
Aug～Sept
2021
July～Aug

People 18 to 64 years of age

April

2021 Sept

2021 Oct

2021 Nov* People who are hospitalized can get their 3rd dose if more than 6 months have passed since their 2nd dose. .
For details, please enquire at your hospital.
【How to make reservations at vaccine venues】
Internet Reservation

Vaccine venue

Vaccine used

How to make a reservation

Ichinoseki medical facilities

PfizerTakeda/Moderna

Internet/Call Center/Calling medical
facility directly* Depending on the medical facility, themethod of making a reservation may
differ. Please refer to the table that camewith your vaccine ticket.

Ichinoseki Gymnasium （U-Dome）

Takeda/ModernaInternet/Call center* For vaccines administered at medical facilities, please check the table sent with the vaccination ticket.
* At Ichinoseki Gymnasium (U-Dome), vaccines will be administered every Saturday and Sunday as of February
19th (Saturday).

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一関市多言語情報

2022 年 2 月発行【When will I receive my Vaccination Ticket?】*Time frame of 2nd dose

When vaccination tickets will be sent

June 1st to 15th 2021

Sent by mail on January 7th 2022 （Friday）

June 16th to 30th 2021

Sent by mail on January 17 2022 （Monday）

July 1st to 15th 2021Will be sent by mail on January 26th 2022 (Wednesday)

July 16th to 31st 2021

Will be sent by mail on February 7th 2022 (Monday)

August 1st to 31st 2021

Will be sent by mail on February 24th 2022 (Thursday)

September onwards 2021

Until further notice

For those who had their 2nd dose by June 2021 and did not receive their vaccination ticket,
contact the Health Promotion Division or the Health and Welfare Division of each branch.

【Important notes】● Please prepare the following when going in to get your vaccine①Vaccination certificate (document of proof issued when vaccine administered)②Preliminary examination slip (document for receiving vaccine)● Please do not detach the vaccination ticket attached to the pre-examination slip.
● Wear clothes that make it easy to access your upper arms.
● Please call if you are unable to make your appointment.

【Persons eligible for 1st and 2nd dose】(1) Persons who will be 12 years old after January 2022 (a vaccine ticket will be sent on the last day of thebirthday month).
(2) Persons who have not been vaccinated that newly moved to Ichinoseki City after January 2022.
(3) Persons who could not be vaccinated by December 2021 due to illness or other reasons/Persons who haven’t
been able to get their second dose.

【COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates can be issued on smartphone】
The COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate can be used on smartphones both in Japan and overseas.
To apply, you’ll need the app and a my number card
Vaccine CertAppApp StoreGoogle Play

デジタル庁 website

Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 （toll free number）
Time：9：00am～5:00pm (everyday)
Language assistance in English and Chinese

Ichinoseki Official Linefor more information

Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160 Hanaizumi Health and Welfare Division
Murone Health and Welfare Division0191-64-3805 Daito Health and Welfare Division
Higashiyama Health and Welfare Division 0191-47-4530 Senmaya Health and Welfare Division
Kawasaki Health and Welfare Division0191-43-4022 Fujisawa Health and Welfare Division0191-82-2216
0191-72-4087
0191-53-3952
0191-63-5304

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Notifications from Ichinoseki CityNotice of February tax payment① Property tax 4th term
② National health insurance tax (general collection) 8thterm③ 8th term of medical insurance premiums for theelderly (general collection)
Payment to be made by Monday, February 28th
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division:
0191-21-8261
Be careful of water pipes freezing
When cold temperatures continue, water pipes may
freeze. They freeze or break when the temperaturedrops below -4℃.
Water pipes are prone to freezing when
● the water pipes are exposed● the pipes are exposed to strong winds● the pipes are facing north and not exposed tosunlight
How to prevent freezing or breaking● If installed, turn on the anti-freezing heater that iswrapped around the water pipe.
● If there is a ‘drain plug’, drain thewater pipe.
When pipes freeze● Wrap a towel around the frozen partand slowly pour lukewarm water.
* Caution: Pipes will break if hot water is applied
directly.
● If you live in an apartment, contact the person whomanages the apartment.
● If you cannot unfreeze the pipes yourself, contact acompany that will carry out the work designated by
Ichinoseki City (list found on Ichinoseki City HP).
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki Waterworks: 0191-21-8562

Special money will be given to families
with children●Who is eligible for the handout?
Families with children under 18 are eligible for thehandout and will have it automatically transferredduring December.
There are some exceptions where you will need tofill out an application form to receive the money.
Ichinoseki City sent application guides to families
that need to fill out the form in December 2021.
These people include: civil servants receiving
children's allowance (児童手当受給者), those whoare raising only high school students or children's
allowance recipients for children born by March 31,2022 etc.
●How much money will I receive?
100,000yen per child●For those who need to apply:
Please fill in the application documents and send
them to the inquiry counter (Child Care SupportDivision 子育て支援課) by mail or directly with thenecessary documents.
Applications can also be made online.
●Deadline: Until Monday, February 28, 2022
When a child is born after March, please apply within
15 days of birth.
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Child Care Support Division:0191-21-2172
Or the health and welfare section at any branch
Application forms for 2022 healthexaminations for adults have been sent
The form will be delivered to the head of eachhousehold with eligible persons in late January.
Please send the application form in the reply
envelope enclosed.
Those who do not wish to apply also need to submit
the form.
● Application deadline：Feb 14（Monday）【Inquiries】
Health Promotion Division: 0191-21-2160
Or the health and welfare section at any branch

Applying for My Number Card now available on holidays
Application for the ‘My Number Card’ can be made on holidays for those who cannot get tothe city hall on weekdays.
Please confirm days when applications can be made.
● Location: Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division
Reservations by phone
are required in advance● When: February 20, March 13 (Sunday 9:00 am-11:30am)* Please confirm when making a reservation as the schedule may change.
● When can I make a reservation?
Please make a reservation by phone 10 (Thursday) to 4 days (Wednesday) before the desired date.
● Phone reservation: Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division 0191-21-8310 (Weekdays 8:30am-5:15pm)

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一関市多言語情報

2022 年 2 月発行

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 family
and 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: 9:00～18:00（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 chatsystem

Yorisoi 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

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

2022 February 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.