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November 2023

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Ichinoseki Multilingual Newsletter

Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

November2023

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

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination
No chargeforvaccines!

October 16 ~ present~ Vaccination corresponding to Omicron strain XBB.1.5 is available~

Vaccinations for Omicron strain XBB.1.5 are now available for people aged 6 months and older.
Those who have completed the initial vaccination(*) are eligible to receive one vaccination per person
between Wednesday, September 20 and Sunday, March 31, 2024, with an interval of at least threemonths from the previous vaccination, regardless of the type of COVID vaccine they have received so far.
Those who have not yet received the initial vaccination (*) may also receive the vaccination.
(*) First dose: 1st and 2nd doses for those who are 5 years old or older, and 1st to 3rd doses for those
who are 6 months to 4 years old.
Vaccination tickets have already been sent to those who received the previous【List of venues】

vaccination by July.

If you have not received your vaccination ticket more than 3 months after your last vaccination, pleasecall the Ichinoseki City Call Center (0120-033-567).
Vaccination tickets for those who received their last vaccination in August are scheduled to be sent out
on Wednesday, October 25.
Vaccinations will be available free of charge until Sunday, March 31, 2024. Those who wish to receive
the vaccination should make an appointment using the appointment method designated by the medicalinstitution.
*Please note that the vaccine to be used may change during the program due to circumstances supply.

The novel coronavirus has been prevalent over the year-end and New Year holidays for the previous
three years. People who are more likely to suffer from serious illnesses, such as the elderly, canrecieve the XBB.1.5 compatible vaccinations from autumn 2023. Young people can also be vaccinated.

Reservations and enquiries regarding
COVID-19 vaccination

Please check for the newest
updates here:● Ichinoseki Homepage

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 (toll free number)
Time：9：00am～7:00pm (everyday)● Ichinoseki LINE AccountHealth Promotion Division （within the Ichinoseki Health Center） 0191-21-2160
Eastern Health Promotion Office （Senmaya branch）

0191-53-3952

Northern Health Promotion Office （Daito branch）

0191-72-4087

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Other Information
There are many ways to apply for the Individual
Number Card
～You can apply for Individual Number Cards through the post～● Period：November 1 （Wed）～March 29 2024 （Fri） weekdays 9：00～5：00 （excludes holidays）● Post offices you can apply at：Ichinoseki, Ichinoseki Chuou-cho, Hanaizumi, Ohara, Surisawa, Okita,Senmaya, Konashi, Higashiyama, Murone, Usuginu, Fujisawa, Kinomi● Other：Photographs will be taken at the post office.
*Cards can be picked up at the main or branch office of the city hall in your area of residence.
RSVP Only～Individual Number Card onsite group application～

Upon advance reservation from groups or organizations of approximately five or more people, staff members
will go to business establishments and meeting places within Ichinoseki to accept Individual Number Card
applications on site.
● Opening days：Every Wednesday and Thursday until March 7, 2024 *Except holidays● How to make an appointment：Email, post, or bring the application form for on-site application to the Civic
Division of Ichinoseki City Hall by Tuesday (or Monday if Tuesday is a holiday) of the week prior to the desired
date.
Send application e-mail to：shimin@city.ichinoseki.iwate.jp
Submit application form to：

Individual Number Card
onsite group application

7-2, Takeyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, 021-8501
Citizen Section, Ichinoseki City Hall
*To prevent duplication of dates, please check availability and make a tentative reservation in advance.
● Other：Application forms for on-site application are available on the Ichinoseki City website, Civic Division ofIchinoseki City Hall and Citizen's Welfare Division of each branch office.

RSVP Only～My Number Card Application and Issuing Window Opens～● Reception Dates/Time：November 26th,December 24th,January 28th 2024,February 25th,March 10th （AllSundays） 9:00 am～11:30 am*These dates may change. Please check when making a reservation.
● Locations：Ichinoseki City Hall and each branch office’s Civic and Welfare Division* Cards can only be received at the head office or branch office of your residential area.
* Applications can be done at any office.
● Appointments/Inquiries：Please make an appointment by phone at the head office or branch office by theWednesday before the desired date. (Reservations are accepted weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)● Other：ID photos will be taken at the weekend application window, so there is no need to prepare aphotograph.
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division 0191-21-8310

Ichinoseki’s
Individual Number
Card application
guide: HereNovember 2023

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November Notification
Adult Medical Examination Schedule

Livelihood support consultations
Those worried about their livelihoods/financial situation
please consult with us.
● Date: November 2nd,9th,16th,30th (every Thursday)● Time: 10:00am- 3:00 pm● Location: Ichinoseki City General Welfare Center

Breast Cancer screenings are happening in Nov◇Venue：Ichinoseki Health Center《 Mobile consultation（Reservation required）》● Date/Time：November 10th (Friday)
10:00am～3:00pm● Location: Hanaizumi General Welfare Center/Daito
Health Center/Senmaya Rural Labor Welfare
Center/Social Welfare Council Fujisawa Branch

Date

Reception hours

7th（Tue）

1：30pm～2：30pm/
5：00pm～7：00pm

8th（Wed）
9th（Thur）
13th（Mon）【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Council of Social Welfare
0191-23-6020 Hanaizumi Branch 0191-82-4002 Daito
Branch 0191-71-1177 Senmaya Branch 0191-53-2885
Fujisawa Branch 0191-63-5122

9：30am～10：30am/
1：30pm～2：30pm

14th（Tue）
16th（Thur）

1：30pm～2：30pm/
5：00pm～7：00pm

17th（Fri）

Notice of payment in November
18th（Sat）

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.

20th（Mon）

9：30am～10：30am/
1：30pm～2：30pm

21st（Tue）

Beware of Scams!
①25th（Sat）

5th term of National health insurance tax (generalcollection)② 5th term of medical insurance premiums for theelderly (general collection)③ Nursing care insurance premium (general

Please cooperate with COVID prevention
methods① Postpone consultation if you or a member ofyour family is in poor physical condition.
② Wait outside the venue when examination
admissions are limited.
③ Wear a mask.

collection) 3rd period
Payment deadline: Thursday, November 30thWe recommend bank transfer for payment of citytaxes.
＊Application forms for bank transfer are available atfinancial institutions.

【Inquiries】
Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160【Inquiry】
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division0191-21-8261
Or Ichinoseki City Tax Savings Association●Ichinoseki City Hall4●Senmaya Branch0191-21-2111 ●Hanaizumi Branch 0191-82-2211
0191-53-2111●Higashiyama branch●Kawasaki Branch0191-43-2111●Fujisawa Branch0191-47-2111

0191-63-2111●Daito Branch0191-72-2111●Murone branch0191-64-2111

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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 family
and friends of foreigners are also welcome.

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

Find link to comprehensive English Guide thatincludes 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 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

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 - 8:00am● Open year-round● Phone number: 019-605-9000

Or dial #8000