HAMURA NEWSJuly 2006
Hamura Friendly Community Development Organization
5-2-1 Midorigaoka, Hamura City 205-0003, TOKYO
Tel: 042-579-2211 / Fax: 042-579-2212 / e-mail: fureai@t-net.ne.jp
Note: Listed information is provided in Japanese by telephone＊ Water Park Opens on July 8Open Period: Jul.8 (Sat), 9(San), 15(Sat)~ Aug.31 (Thu), excluding Jul.10 (Mon)~14(Fri).
Open Hours: 10:00a.m. ~ 6:00p.m ( ~ 5:00 p.m. for elementary school children)
Fee for 2 hours: ¥ 300 Adults (high school students and up), ¥100 Kids (junior high school students and under) Extra
charge per hour: ¥150 Adults, ¥50 Kids. Lockers: ¥100-coin-operated lockers, the coin returns when you unlock.
Notice: Schoolchildren in the 2nd grade and under need to be taken by adults who are high school students and up. One
adult is able to take 1 to 2kids. Children who are not out of diapers are supposed to be in the infant’s pool only. The
parking lot could be crowded on weekends and holidays. Shinsui Park will be closed during the period.
Contact: Water Park Office 555-0013＊ Information from the Hamura Museum<The special exhibition for summer holidays: How to read, use and make maps> This exhibition is aimed at elementaryand junior high school students . The museum will display various materials on maps that it has collected. How about
studying the geography of Hamura by learning the basics of reading maps and using the topographic map of Hamura
and its vicinity? Period: Jul.16 (Sun) ~ Sep. 3 (Sun) (The museum will be open on Jul. 17 (Mon).)
Time: 9:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.
Admission : Free
<Let’s try cocoon reeling! > You can make a silk thread using a tool that people in olden days used to spin cocoons into athread. Try to learn the history of Hamura through this hands-on activity.
Date & Time: Jul. 29 (Sat), 10:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.
Place: Orientation Hall of the Hamura Museum
Admission: Free
*No prior application is necessary.
＊ Opening Hours of the City Libraries During Summer Break
Period: Jul. 20 (Thu) – Aug. 31 (Thu)
Time: <Main library> 9:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. <Ozakudai library> 10:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. *Main and Ozakudai
libraries will be closed Mondays and Aug. 15 (Tue) for collection inventory.
Contact: the City Library (554-2280)＊ Don’t Forget Your Manners When You Use A Park
There are increasing complaints about noises coming from parks. Especially in summer, because some people enjoy
fireworks in the park, a lot of complaints are made. Remember that the use of products causing fire is prohibited. Pleasemind your manners when you use parks.
Contact: Koen-Ryokusei-Ka＊ Cleanup Activity by Young People to Participate in Society
To be part of society, young people do hands-on activity to make their towns clean by themselves every year. Let’s clean
the Tamagawa River and public facilities in Hamura on Jul.9 (Sun). Please see the table below to know what time orwhere you have to go on the day. Your participation is essential.
Contact: Yutorogi (570-0707)
School District
HigashiNishi
Fujimi
Sakae-sho
ShorinOzaku
MusashinoAppointed time
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

Appointed place
In front of the Tamagawa Kyodai Zo statueChildren’s field of the Miyanoshita Ground
Garden of the Gonokami Kaikan
Schoolyard of the Sakae elementary school
Schoolyard of the Shorin elementary school and Hamura Daini junior high school
Ozaku Fureai Koen
Schoolyard of the Musashino elementary school

Information Service on Jul. 14th, 28th (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
ENGLISH・ ESPAÑOL・ KOREAN・TAGALOG (TEL: 579-2211)

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＊ Events in Yutorogi
1. Microsoft Excel Class
Date: Aug.4 (Fri), 11(Fri), 18(Fri), 25(Fri)Time: 10:00 a.m.~ noon.
Place: Koza-Shitsu 2 on the 2nd floor.
Limited Seating: 15; in oversubscribed case, selected by a lot.
Fee: ¥1,5002. Pottery Class for Parents and Kids
Date: Jul.23 (Sun), Aug.6 (Sun), 13(Sun)Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. (~ noon on Aug.13)
Place: Atelier 3 on the 3rd floor.
Limited Seating: 15 pairs with on a first-come and first-served basis.
Fee per pair: ¥ 2,500
How to apply: Send your postal code, address, name, age, phone number and the class you’d like to join to Yutorogi bypost (Use a double postal card). It must be received by Jul.20 (Thu). A babysitting service is available.
3. Class for Your Retirement Life Wonderfullya) Familiar Knowledge of Ta x
Date: Jul.8 (Sat) Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ noonb) Social Security and Pension that You Need to Know
Date: Jul.22 (Sat) Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ noonc) How to Enjoy Retirement Life in Various Ways
Date: Aug.5 (Sat) Time: 1:00p.m. ~ 3:00p.m.
Place: Koza-Shitsu 1A on the 2nd floor
Fee per class: ¥900
Limited seating for each class: 40, first-come and first-served basis.
How to apply: Call Yutorogi
4. Tchaikovsky String Quartet
Date: Jul.29 (Sat)Time: 2:00 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Place: Grand HallAdmission Fee: ¥2,500 Advance, ¥3,000 At door, ¥1,000 for high school students and under. Tickets are available atYutorogi, Sports Center; Tuesdays through Sundays 9:00a.m. ~ 5:00p.m., Ticket Pia, Marufuji supermarket, Nshitama
Ticket Service (0120-61-3737)
Notice: Not for preschoolers. A babysitting service is available.
5. Hundred Views of Nishitama Photo Exhibition
Date: Jul.11 (Tue) ~ 17(Mon) Time: 10:00a.m. ~ 5:00p.m. (~ 4:00p.m. on the 17th )Place: Exhibition Room on the 1st floor
6. The 1st Hamura Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Calligraphy: now being held until Jul.2 (Sun)
Paintings and Potteries: Jul.26 (Wed) ~ 30(Sun)Photograph: Aug.9 (Wed) ~ 13(Sun)Time: 10:00a.m. ~ 6:00p.m.
Place: Exhibition Room on the 1st floor
Hosted by Hamura-Shi-Bunka-Kyokai
Contact: Yutorogi 570-0707＊ Events Information from Hamura Zoo<Make a Wish for Tanabata, the Star Festival>
Let’s write your wish on a tanzaku, long stripe of paper and hang it on bamboo trees. Your wish may come true.
Period: Jul.1 (Sat) ~ Jul.9 (Sun)<Extended Opening Hours in Summer Season>
During summer vacation, Hamura Zoo offers extended opening hours. Visit the zoo with your family to watch animals
at night. Date: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between Jul.14 (Fri) and Aug.27 (Sun)
Extended opening
hours: 4:30 ~ 8:00 p.m. (Entrance gate is open until 7:30 p.m.)
Admission fee: Regular fee *Please bring a
flashlight when you visit the zoo at night.
<Breeding Beetles Class for Parent and Child>Let’s breed beetles during summer break. Date: Jul.23 (Sun)Time: 1:30 ~ 3:30 p.m.
Place where to meet:Shibafu-hiroba (the grass square)
Eligibility: Parents living and working within Hamura and their children
Number of participants: 20 pairs (first-come basis)
Fee: ¥300 per pairs (Admission to the zoo is neededseparately)
What to bring: An insect cage, cotton work gloves, a trowel, writing utensils, insect repellent, etc.
How to apply: Call Hamura Zoo from Jul.2 (Sun) ~ Jul.9 (Sun)<Summer Camp in Hamura Zoo>
How about camping in the forest in the zoo to have various experiences? You may be able to watch the behavior ofanimals at night and morning. Date: Aug.5 (Sat) and Aug.6 (Sun)
Place where to meet: Main gate in Hamura zoo
Meeting time: 0:50 p.m.
Eligibility: People living and working within Hamura and their family
Numb er ofparticipants: 30 persons (first-come basis)
Fee: ¥2000 per person
Itinerary: 1st day: Nature game, dinner,
night tour, the event at “irori”, fireplace
2nd day: Early morning tour, bird watching, breakfast
How to apply: Call the Hamura Zoo from Jul.2 (Sun) ~ Jul.9 (Sun) Contact: Hamura Zoo (579-4041)

2＊ Please Separate Outdoor Gear Properly When You Discard Them
It’s a good season for outdoor activities! Please separate outdoor gear correctly, referring to the table below.
Contact: Seikatsu -Kankyo-Ka
Item
Material, SizeClassification
How to take out
Beach gear
inner tube
vinyl
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
air pump
plastic
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)less than 50 cm
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)cooler
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)
surfboard
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)beach chairmetal
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)plastic containers and put in a plastic shoppingbottles of sun
packagingbag after washingoil or sun block
hard-to-washburnable trashblue bag * 3)
sandalsburnable trashblue bag * 3)gogglenon-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
kick board
urethane foam
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)beach umbrella
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)
swimsuit
burnable trashblue bag * 3)
boat
vinyl
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)less than bamboo/wood burnable trashblue bag * 3)fishingrod
50 cm
othersnon-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
(fold)
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)Camping gear tent (pack it less than 50 cm
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
into a case)
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)
sleeping bag
less than 50 cm
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
(fold)
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)less than 50 cm
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
hot plate
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)
metal
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
brazierclay
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)
Insect cage
metal, plastic
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
nets used for less than 50 cm
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)catching insects
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)
(fold)
lantern(removethemetal / plastic
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)battery or drain
the fuel from it)
camping table
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)leisure sheet
less than 50 cm
non-burnable trashyellow bag * 1)
(fold)
50 cm and longer
oversized trash
2 ways * 2)* 1) City-designated collection bag for non-burnable trash* 2) Collection at your home (appointment required) or direct delivery to the Oversized Trash Center (Please refer to the“Trash Separation Manual”).
* 3) City-designated collection bag for burnable trash
If you have any items you don’t know how to separate, contact the Seikatsu-Kankyo-Ka.
＊ International Cultural Exchange through Nimba-Odori and Samba
Let’s do a Nimba-Odori dance dressing in matching Yukata; summer cotton kimonos, and samba putting on various
ethnic costumes with people from overseas. You can borrow Yukata and ethnic costume from us.
Contact: Fureai-Chiikizukuri-Kosha 579-2211＊ Stay at a Seaside Clubhouse in Summer
Why don’t you stay at a seaside clubhouse in Toda, Dogashima or Sotoura and enjoy sea bathing and fishing during thissummer break. You can check availability on the website of the Fureai-chiikizukuri-Kosha;
http://www.t-net.ne.jp/~fureai/ Contact: Community Center 554-8584

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＊ Film Showing for Children
Admission free. Please come to the venue directly on the day. Date & Time: Jul.9 (Sun), 10:00 ~ 11:30 a.m.
Place: Kouza-shitsu 2, on the 2nd floor in Yutorogi
Programs: “The Ugly Duckling”, “Little Daruma and LittleKaminari”, “The Six Swans” and “Little Jumbo” (The programs are subject to change without notice.)
Contact: Yutorogi (570-0707)＊ Storytelling at the City Library
Aimed atFor infants
For elementary school children

Title
Panel theater:“Ii Okao (Smiley face)”“Boku Dangomushi(I’m a pill bug)”, etc.

Date & Time
Jul.8 (Sat), 10:30 a.m. ~Jul.15 (Sat), 10:30 a.m. ~Place
Ohanashi-no-heyaof the City Library
Ohanashi-no-heyaof the City Library

Contact: City Library (554-2280)＊Sewing Lessons – Make Small Articles Using Fabric Scraps
Date & Time: Every Wednesday between Aug.9 and Aug.30 (4 lessons), 10:00 a.m. ~ noon
Place: Fukushi
Center Participants: People living or working within Hamura
Number of participants: 20 persons (first-comebasis)
Fee: ¥200
What to bring: Sewing set, fabric scraps (if you have)
Instructors: The volunteer
group Fureai Salon
How to apply or contact details: Call (554-0304) or visit the Shakai-fukushi-kyogikai(Council of Social Welfare) from Jul.3 (Mon) to Aug.4 (Fri).
＊ Information from the Swimming Center<Aquabics Class>
Non swimmers are welcomed. Let’s enjoy exercise in the water. Date: Jul.6 (Thu), 13 (Thu) and 20 (Thu)
Time: 3:00
~ 3:50 p.m.
Participants: Sixteen years old and above
Number of participants: 35 persons (first-comebasis)
Fee: ¥400 for residents and workers in Hamura, ¥ 600 for others
How to apply: Come to the front desk ofthe pool at the Swimming Center between 2:00 and 2:50 p.m. on the day.
<The 4 th Beginner Water Walking Class>
A characteristic of water and effective exercise will be taught in this class aimed at beginners.
Date: Jul.22 (Sat)Time: 10:00 ~ 10:50 a.m.
Participants: Sixteen years old and above
Number of participants: 30 persons(first-come basis) Fee: ¥400 for residents and workers in Hamura, ¥ 600 for others
How to apply: Come to thefront desk of the pool at the Swimming Center between 9:00 and 9:50 a.m. on the day.
What to bring: bathing suit and cap, towel, etc. Contact: Swimming Center (579-3210)＊ Sports Programs for Individuals
Fees are ¥100 for adults and ¥50 for children. Japanese archery is free. Guidance is given for each program.
Please bring sportswear, indoor shoes, and birdies for badminton and ping-pong balls. See the schedule below.
Contact: Sports Center (phone: 555-0033, fax: 554-9974).
Program
TimeBadminton
Fridays: 6:00 ~ 10:00 p.m.
TennisWednesdays: 6:00 ~ 10:00 p.m.
Indiaka
The 2nd & 4th Tuesday: 6:00 ~ 10:00 p.m.
Table tennis
At all hours (Guidance is given on Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)4◆ Medical Care Available on Sundays & Holidays
HospitalDate

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sun

小作駅前

CLINICSunWAKAKUSA IIN

わかくさ 医院

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HAMURA‑SHI HEIJITSU YAKAN
羽村市
平日
夜間
KYUKAN CENTER
急患 センター555-9999579-0311

FUSSA‑SHI HOKEN CENTER
福生市
保健 センター552-0099

クリニック

95:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

578-0161OZAKU EKIMAE
2

DentistNOZAKI SHIKA
野崎

CLINIC歯科 クリニック555-3316

HANENAKA SHIKA
羽中歯科

CLINIC

554-2202

クリニック
16

Sun

OZAKI CLINIC

小崎 クリニック554-0188

17

Mon

IZUMI CLINIC

555-8018

いずみクリニック

Sun

山口内科

CLINIC

552-0099

丸 野医院

HAMURA SHIKA IIN
羽村歯科 医院570-4618

KANEKO DENTAL

MARUNO I I N
556-5280(in Mizuho-cho)

YAMAGUCHI NAIKA
23

FUSSA‑SHI HOKEN CENTER
福生市
保健 センター

金子デンタル

CLINIC

554-1503

クリニック

570-7661

FUSSA‑SHI HOKEN CENTER
福生市
保健 センター552-0099

HEIZO SHIKA IIN

歯科 医院

554-0066

554-0838

HAMURA‑SHI HEIJITSU YAKAN
羽村市
平日
夜間
KYUKAN CENTER
急患 センター555-9999

HONDA SHIKA IIN

554-5902

平三

クリニック

30

Sun

NISHITAMA BYOIN
西 多 摩病院

本田歯科 医院* A Clinic on duty is subject to change on very short notice. Please confirm the clinic of the day with City Hall or theHoken Center (municipal health center).

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