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August 2023

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Ichinoseki Multilingual Newsletter

Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

August2023

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

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination July 14 ~ present

No charge forvaccines!

～[2023 Spring Vaccinations] end in August～The 2023 Spring Vaccinations (commenced on May 8) targeting people 65 years and over, those 5-64 years old
who have a high risk of becoming seriously ill and medical workers, will end at the end of August.
If you wish to be vaccinated and fit the eligible criteria, please make an appointment, and receive your vaccine by
the end of August.

【List of vaccination venues】【List of underlying conditions】～Vaccination against the Omicron Strain in Children Ages 5 to 11～
The Omicron strain-specific vaccine for children can be administered to children aged 5 to 11 who have finishedthe first (1st and 2nd) or third dose of the conventional strain vaccine and come under any of the following
categories. Please schedule a vaccination appointment online or by calling the phone center.
・Those who have not been vaccinated against the Omicron strain
Eligible personsVenue

・Those who have been vaccinated against the Omicron strain by May 7 and haveunderlying diseases① Abe Naika Clinic (Takeyama-cho) ⑤ Tanifuji Naika Clinic (Senmaya)② Saito Sanfujinka Clinic (Chuo-cho) ⑥ Nanohana Clinic Senmaya (Senmaya)③ Senwa Clinic (Sakuragi-cho)⑦ Abe Clinic (Higashiyama)④ Seishindo Clinic (Hanaizumi)～Initial vaccination for individuals 6 months and over～We will continue to administer the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to those who have not received it and who
have reached the age of six months (1st and 2nd doses for people aged five and over, and 1 to 3 doses for infants
aged six months to four years).

Vaccination
Venue

1st and 2nd Doses for
those 12 years and older

Children（5 to 11）
First and second dose

Infant/Toddler（6months to 4 years of age）
1st to 3rd doses

Showa hospital(Tamura-cho)

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

Kato Kodomo Clinic (Yamanome)
Saito Sanfujinka Clinic (Chuo-cho)
Seishindo Clinic (Hanaizumi)
Nanohana Clinic Senmaya(Senmaya)
Abe Clinic (Higashiyama)

Consultation regarding the vaccine/reservation call center
0120-033-567 (toll free number) Time：9：00am～7:00pm (everyday)【Inquiries】
Health 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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August 2023～[2023 Autumn Vaccinations] are scheduled to start in September ～The vaccine targeting the currently prevalent strain, Omicron strain XBB.1, is scheduled to start in
September. Vaccination tickets will be sent out sequentially from the end of August in order of (1) those who
received the spring 2023 vaccination and (2) those who were not eligible for the spring 2023 vaccination.
Vaccination tickets will not be sent to those who have an unused vaccination ticket, so please use thevaccination ticket you have. As the government has not announced the specific schedules of vaccination,
details will be posted on the city website and announced in the next issue of "Public Relations Ichinoseki"
once known.

Other Information
No more over-the-counter payments forhigh school student’s medical expenses
From August 1 (Tuesday), medical subsidies will be in effectat medical institution counters across the prefecture for highschool students (or individuals until the end of the fiscal year
when they turn 18 years old). Medical expenses covered by
medical insurance are subsidized. *Medical examinations,vaccinations, medicine container charges, room charges for
hospitalization, etc., are not covered by the subsidies andmust be paid.
◇How to receive the subsidy①When visiting a medical institution in the prefectureShow your ‘recipient certificate’ at the reception desk at
medical institution②When visiting a medical institution outside of theprefecture（or if you did not present your ‘recipient certificate’ in ①）
Please pay upfront at the medical institution and bring thereceipt to city hall to apply for benefits. The amount that wasborne by you will be deposited into the designated bankaccount.
Eligibility Certificate for Ceiling-Amount Application
GENDOGAKUTEKIYO NINTEISHO
If the medical expenses are high, please organize an“Eligibility Certificate for Ceiling-Amount Application” fromyour health insurance provider and present it at the medical
institution reception desk. In some cases, such as when you
do not show your certificate, you may need to return medical
expenses that have already been subsidized.
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall National Health Insurance and Pension
Division 0191-21-8316
Or the Civic and Welfare Division at any branch office.

Monetary support for raising children at home◇Those eligible①Raising an eligible child without sending them to achildcare institution (daycare etc.)②Living with the child③Having an address in the city
④Not receiving public assistance⑤The applicant (and his/her spouse) are not receiving
childcare leave benefits⑥Are not associated with organized crime, and do not
engage in acts that violate public order/morals.
◇Target children①Not enrolled in childcare institution②They are the second or later sibling among siblings
who have yet to complete high school③Have an address in the city
④Over 8 weeks of age, and under 3 years old◇Amount of payment・・10,000yen a month per child◇Payment Period
From the month following the month the target child inover 8 weeks old to the month the child turns 3 (or until
the month before, if their birthday falls on the first).
*Payment will begin the month following the month ofapplication if the application is delayed◇How to apply
Submit application along with relevant documents.
Please check the City’s Homepage for more details.
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Child Care Division(within Ichinoseki Health Center）
Ichinoseki City
0191-21-2172
Or any Civic and Welfare division at branch offices.

Notice of payment in August
There are repeated incidents of tax refund scammers posing as city employees.
The city will never ask you to visit an ATM or ask for your PIN number.
Beware ofScams!

① Municipal and Prefectural Tax （general collection）2nd term
② National Health Insurance Tax (general collection) 2nd term
③ Medical insurance premiums for the latter-stage elderly (general collection) 2nd term
Payment deadline: Thursday, August 31st
【Inquiry】 Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division 0191-21-8261
Or Ichinoseki City Tax Savings Association

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My Number Card Application and Issuing Window Opens
RSVP Only● Reception Dates/Time: August 27th, September 24th（All Sundays） 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: To make an appointment, call your office directly by
Ichinoseki’s Individual
the Wed. prior to your preferred date.
Number Card
● Other: ID photos will be taken at the weekend application window, so there isapplication guide: Hereno need to prepare a photograph.
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division 0191-21-8310 or the Civic and Welfare Division of every branch
August Notification Adult Medical Examination Schedule◇Cervical cancer screening（reception hours：9:30am～10：30am/1:00pm～2:00pm）◇Cardiovascular examination, lung cancer screening,
hepatitis virus screening(Reception hours: 9:30am～11:00am /1:30pm～2:30pm)
Date

Area

Dateth17Venueth18

Daito Community Center

28th （Mon）

Daito

29th （Tues）

Higashiyama

30th （Wed）

Hanaizumi

大東コミュニティセンター
Higashiyama Regional Exchange Center
東山地域交流センター

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AreaVenue

Ichinoseki

Ichinoseki Community Health Center

MuroneMurone Kyoku Roku Fureai Center

SenmayaSenmaya Rural Environment
Improvement Center (Kamikomaba)
千厩農村環境改善センター（上駒場）

Fujisawa

Nikoniko Dome ニコニコドーム

Ichinoseki

Ichinoseki Community Health Center

Hanaizumi

Hanaizumi General Welfare Center

Daito

Daito Community Center

一関保健センター

Area

Daito Community Center
大東コミュニティセンター

Venue
Murone Kyoku Roku Fureai Center

Muronerd（Fri）

Daito

2nd （Wed）(Reception hours: 6:30am～8:30am)

18

Higashiyama Regional Exchange Center
東山地域交流センター

花泉総合福祉センター◇Gastric cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening

thHigashiyama◇Breast cancer screening（reception hours：9:30am～10：30am/1:30pm～2:30pm）
Date

17th （Thurs）

Venue（Fri）

31st （Thurs）

Hanaizumi General Welfare Center

31st （Thurs）

Date（Thurs）

Area（Thurs）

室根曲ろくふれあいセンター
AM: Murone Kyoku Roku Fureai Center
室根曲ろくふれあいセンター

PM: Kawasaki Civic Center

3rd （Thurs）

川崎市民センター

Kawasaki
4th （Fri）

Kawasaki Civic Center
川崎市民センターIn addition, tuberculosis medical examination iscarried out.
For further details, check the Adult Medical
Examination Schedule posted on Ichinoseki City’sHomepage.

19th （Sat）
20th （Sun）

一関保健センター

21st （Mon）

nd22（Tues）

23rd （Wed）
th24（Thurs）

大東コミュニティセンター

Higashiyama
Kawasaki●Ichinoseki City Hall
●Senmaya Branch●Kawasaki Branch

花泉総合福祉センター

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 limited③ Wear a mask

Higashiyama Regional Exchange Center
東山地域交流センター

Kawasaki Gymnasium
川崎体育センター【Inquiries】
Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160

Eastern Health Promotion Office （Senmaya branch）0191-53-3952
Northern Health Promotion Office （Daito branch）
0191-72-4087

0191-21-2111 ●Hanaizumi Branch 0191-82-2211
0191-53-2111 ●Higashiyama branch 0191-47-2111
0191-43-2111 ●Fujisawa Branch 0191-63-2111●Daito Branch0191-72-2111●Murone branch 0191-64-2111

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

Or dial #8000