TAKAOKA City Newsletter English Edition “Shimin To Shisei” November 2015

Corporate Planning Department Public Relations and Statistics Section 〒933-8601 7-50 Hirokoji Takaoka

TEL 0766-20-1331／FAX 0766-20-1664 E-mail kouhou＠city.takaoka.lg.jp

Takaoka Fujiko F. Fujio Hometown Art Gallery to Open on December 1 The gallery introduces the sceneries of his hometown,Takaoka as well as his boyhood photos and episodes. It also exhibits his original manga works.

Place Takaoka Art Museum 2F Hours 9:30 am ~ 5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm) Admission fee General 500 yen, Junior & Senior high school students 300 yen Elementary school students and below 200 yen (children under 4 free) Holidays Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays Inquiries Culture Creation Section ☎20-1255

Living “My Number” Notification Card to be Sent A notification card will be sent by recorded delivery to a householder by around the end of November. ◇Confirmation of the Delivery Status of Notification Cards Regarding the delivery status of notification cards sent to post offices by each municipality, please refer to the website for “Individual Number Card” Regarding the delivery status of a notification card sent to each household, please make a telephone call to “My Number Card Call Center (☎0570-064-738)” where foreign languages are available. ◇Beware of Suspicious Phone Calls and Visits concerning the “My Number” System

Neither the national nor local government officials will call to ask for your personal information with regard to the “My Number” system. If you receive a dubious call, please notify the city or the police at once.

Inquiries Civic Affairs Section, Information Policy Section ☎0570-03-1337

Easy Account Transfer Registration Service for Municipal Tax Payment Using Your Cash Card Beginning Monday, November 2nd, the City will start the service called “Pay-easy” where you can easily

register a new account transfer for municipal tax payment with your cash card. If you use the “Pay-easy” service, your passbook seal is not required for the registration. Please feel free to make use of this service. ※ Japan Agricultural Cooperatives are not applicable. Tax items Prefectural Inhabitant Tax and Municipal Inhabitant Tax (normal collection),

Fixed Property Tax, Light Motor Vehicle Tax, National Health Insurance Tax Financial institutions Hokuriku Bank, Toyama Bank, First Bank of Toyama, Toyama Shinkin Bank, Takaoka Shinkin Bank, Shinminato Shinkin Bank, Himifushiki Shinkin Bank, Tonami Shinkin Bank, Japan Post Bank & post offices What to bring Your cash card, Proof of your identity (driver's license, Health insurance card, etc.) Where to apply Tax Collection Section, Health Insurance & Pension Plan Section Citizen's Affairs Section (Fukuoka Administrative Center) Inquiries Tax Collection Section ☎20-1276

Legal Consultation with Lawyer Date/Place November 12 (Thu), 19 (Thu), 26 (Thu) / City Hall, 7 F Hours 1:30 pm ~ 4:30 pm Capacity 6 people per day on a first-come basis (New applicants eligible) How to apply Reservation by phone from the day before each consultation day Applications/Inquiries Civil Cooperation Section ☎20-1327

Legal Consultation with Female Lawyer Date/Hours November 27 (Fri) 2:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm Place Consultation Room at Wing-Wing Takaoka 6F Capacity 4 people (in order of application) How to apply Reservation by phone from 12:30 pm, Nov. 6 (Fri) Applications/Inquiries Gender Equality Promotion Center, Consultation Room ☎20-1811

Tax Payment in November Due date November 30 (Mon)

Tax items National Health Insurance Tax (5th Installment)

Inquiries Tax Collection Section ☎20-1276

Events Masaaki Aihara Photo Exhibition – DOUBLE PORTRAIT – Period November 7 (Sat), 2015 ~ January 11 (Mon), 2016 ◇Collection Exhibition “Camera & Material” Period until January 11 (Mon), 2016 ■In either case Hours 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm) Closed Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday) Admission fees Adults 800 yen, University/High school students 400 yen

Elementary/Junior high school students 100 yen (Sat., Sun., National holidays free for High school students and below)

Place/Inquiries Fukuoka Camera Museum ☎64-0550

Human Resource Matching Fair ≪Joint Job Interview≫

Approximately 90 local companies in the western part of Toyama prefecture will attend the job fair. Not only job seekers but also students graduating next spring can participate in this event. Date/Time November 11 (Wed) 1:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm Venue Takaoka Techno Dome Participation fees Free of charge Inquiries Commerce & Employment Section ☎20-1297, Hellowork Takaoka ☎21-1515

Local Vegetable Harvest Experience Tour Would you like to try harvesting apples and vegetables produced in Takaoka?

Date/Time Nov. 14 (Sat) 8:30 am ~ 12:15 pm (Meet at City Hall at 8:20 am)

Eligibility Elementary school students and older

(Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian)

Capacity 20 people (Decided by lot, Application by a group also accepted))

Participation Fees 1,000 yen per person

How to apply Application by postcard or fax must reach Agriculture & Fisheries Section

no later than November 9 (Mon).

Please include the address and phone number of the representative as well as the names and ages of

all members of your group.

(〒933-8601 Takaoka City, Hirokoji 7-50 / FAX20-1476)

Application/Inquiry Agriculture & Fisheries Section ☎20-1310

Takaoka International Exchange Festa Date/Time November 15 (Sun) 11:00 am ~ 3:00 pm

Venue Lifelong Learning Center

Contents Stage show (Samba, Belly dance, etc.), World’s cuisines (Brazilian dishes,

Russian dishes, Pakistan curries, etc.), Kids’ corner and others

Inquiries Takaoka International Exchange Association ☎27-1856

International Affairs Office ☎20-1236

Takaoka Shokusai (Food) Fair Date/Time November 15 (Sun) 9:30 am ~ 3:30 pm

Venue Takaoka Techno Dome

Contents Spot sale of agricultural and marine products, Food Corner (Takaoka green ramen,

Totomaru, Salt-grilled sweetfish), Cheese and Tofu making experience, Stage show,

Sedge hat making demonstration

Inquiries Agricultural Center ☎63-1818, Agriculture and Fisheries Section ☎20-1306

Satoyama Exchange Event – Apple Picking & Wood-Block Print – Date/Time November 22 (Sun) 9:30 am ~ 3:00 pm Capacity 30 people (on a first-come basis) Material cost Junior high school students and older 1,000 yen,

Elementary school students 700 yen, Preschoolers 500 yen ※Each participant can take three apples home. Additional apples are charged at 500 yen / kg. What to bring Long sleeve clothes, Sports shoes, Work gloves, Hat (Cap), Towel, Drinks Applications Apply to Satoyama Exchange Center by phone from 10:00 am, Nov. 14 (Sat) Where/Inquiries Satoyama Exchange Center ☎31-6617

Sports Ballpark Takaoka – Acceptance of Applications for Use of Indoor Multi

-purpose Space – The indoor multi-purpose space at the Ballpark Takaoka is available for sports training, athletic meetings,

etc. between December 2015 and February 2016. A group can use the space up to twice a month and up to 4 hours a day (usage time unit: two hours). Floor space 34.5×20 m Usage fees (one hour) Amateur 700 yen, Non-Amateur 3,130 yen ※Rubber baseball (A type) pitching machine is available at 1,080 yen. Each team must bring its own balls. Applications Apply for use permission for Dec. 2015 and Jan. 2016 from Nov. 6 (Fri) directly to

the Ballpark Takaoka. For February 2016, apply from December 1 (Tue). Venue/Inquiries Ballpark Takaoka ☎31-0070 (No telephone reservations accepted)

October 11th Ground Golf Park Opens in Iwatsubo Ground golf is a sport in which players hit balls into a series of holes on a course with as few strokes

as possible. Clubs and balls only for ground golf are used. Course 4 grass courses (8 holes each course) Place Iwatsubo 4155 Periods April 1 ~ November 30 Hours 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm (until 6:00 pm between June and September) Closed Tuesdays (if a Tuesday is a national holiday, then the next day) Fees General 300 yen, Elementary/Junior/Senior high school students 150 yen

Equipment rental fee 100 yen Inquiries Ground Golf Park Administrative Building ☎26-1620

Physical Education and Health Section ☎20-1474

Welfare Consultation Hotline for Child Abuse & Child Rearing If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected or have worries and anxieties concerning child rearing, please call the Consultation Hotline for Child Abuse & Child Rearing.

Name Phone No. Name Phone No.

Children & Child-Rearing Section 20-1381 Child Consultation Center (24 hours) 25-8314

Child & Domestic Affairs Consultation Hotline

20-1329 Youth Counseling & Guidance Bureau 20-1653

Health Promotion Section 20-1344 Takaoka Child-Rearing Support Center 28-4114

Takaoka Public Welfare Center 26-8415 Fukuoka Child-Rearing Support Center 64-2090

Notices regarding National Pension ◇Keep Your Social Insurance Premiums (National Pension Premiums) Deduction Certificate

When you declare the deduction of Social Insurance Premiums in your year-end adjustment or a final return, you need the certificate to prove the amount of the national pension premiums paid in one year. The Social Insurance Premiums (National Pension Premiums) Deduction Certificate will be sent in early November to the insured persons from the Japan Pension Service Headquarters. Please be sure to attach the deduction certificate to a return form.

◇“Nenkin Net” Service You can use the “Nenkin Net” service to check your own pension contribution records and estimated pension benefits online at any time.

Inquiries Takaoka Pension Office☎21-0057, Insurance & Pension Section ☎20-1362

Health Consultation for The Elderly Date/Place Nov. 11 (Wed) Manyo Social Welfare Center Nov. 12 (Thu) Sports Health Center Nov. 17 (Tue) Seibu Welfare Center for the Elderly Nov. 18 (Wed) Makino Welfare Center for the Elderly Nov. 25 (Wed) Tobu Welfare Center for the Elderly Dec. 3 (Thu) Fushiki Welfare Center for the Elderly Contents Consultation about Life-style diseases and Preventive care Hours 9:30 am ~ 11:00 a m Inquiries Elderly Care Section ☎20-1165

Health Influenza Prevention The symptoms of influenza (flu) appear suddenly and often include temperatures of over 38 degrees Celsius, headaches, joint pain, and muscle pain. ◇Everyday Influenza Prevention Tips: Wear a mask when going out Wash your hands and gargle Take enough rest and eat a well-balanced diet Ventilate a room regularly and maintain adequate moisture Get vaccinated (Vaccines are effective in stopping the progression, even if flu symptoms develop.) Inquiries Health Promotion Section ☎20-1345

Influenza Vaccination for The Elderly Period November 1 (Sun) ~ December 22 (Tue) Eligibility ①The person who is 65 years old and over

②The person who is from 60 and over to below 65 years of age and who possesses an impairment of the functions of the heart, the kidney, the respiratory organ or the function of immunity, which makes it nearly impossible for him or her to lead a normal life

How often One vaccination Where Designated medical institutions for Influenza Vaccination (Takaoka City) Cost 1, 500 yen ※We have already sent notices to the eligible persons. Those who were born in Dec. 1950 will be sent the

notices in late November. Inquiries Health Promotion Section ☎20-1349

Toyama Health Park <Fitness Experience on the Day of Takaoka City > Takaoka residents can use the facilities in the Toyama Health Park at half price during the period. If you would like to use this service, please show your document (driving license, insurance card, etc) which verifies your address at the reception desk. Elementary school students and below must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. Date/Time December 1 (Tue) ~ 6 (Sun) 10:00 am ~ 10:00 pm Place Toyama Health Park (Toyama City Tomosugi 151) Inquiries Toyama Health Park ☎076-428-0809, Health Promotion Section ☎20-1345

Cancer Screening

Date Place Lung, Stomach, Colon Womb, Breast Nov. 8 (Sun) Agricultural Center ● ● Nov. 11 (Wed) Fukuoka Health Welfare Center ● ▲ Nov. 13 (Fri) Nakada Community Center ● ― Nov. 14 (Sat) Hokuriku Prevention Medical Association

Takaoka Checkup Center ※ ● ●

Nov. 17 (Tue) Bakuro Kominkan ● ▲ Nov. 19 (Thu) Toide Community Center ● ▲ Nov. 29 (Sun) Hokuriku Prevention Medical Association

Takaoka Checkup Center ※ ● ●

Dec. 5 (Sat) Hokuriku Prevention Medical Association Takaoka Checkup Center ※

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Hours ●8:00 am ~ 9:30 am ▲1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm Inquiries Health Promotion Section ☎20-1345 (※Hokuriku Prevention Medical Association Takaoka Checkup Center ☎24-3131)

Health Promotion for Parents and Children ◇Checkup for 3-Month-Old Infants Date/Eligibility Nov. 12 (Thu) Infants born between June 29 and July 11, 2015 Nov. 19 (Thu) Infants born between July 12 and July 21, 2015 Nov. 26 (Thu) Infants born between July 22 and August 6, 2015 Hours 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm

(1:20 pm Lecture by Pediatrician) Where Health Center What to bring Maternal & Child Health Handbook, Questionnaire

◇Checkup for 18-Month-Old Infants Date/Eligibility Nov. 10 (Tue) Infants born between April 12 and April 23, 2014 Nov. 17 (Tue) Infants born between April 24 and May 6, 2014 Nov. 24 (Tue) Infants born between May 7 and May 18, 2014 Hours 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm ※Fluoride Treatment Available to Applicants Where Health Center What to bring Maternal & Child Health Handbook, Questionnaire

Fluoride Treatment Fee (200 yen)

◇Checkup for 3-Year-Old Infants (3 and a half years old) Date/Eligibility Nov. 11 (Wed) Infants born between March 26 and April 12, 2012 Nov. 18 (Wed) Infants born between April 13 and April 23, 2012 Nov. 25 (Wed) Infants born between April 24 and May 5, 2012 Hours 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm ※Fluoride treatment available to applicants Where Health Center What to bring Maternal & Child Health Handbook, Questionnaire,

Medical interview sheet, Fluoride treatment fee (200 yen) ■For any checkup Inquiries Health Promotion Section ☎20-1315