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Information Bulletin

HAMAMATSU

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Hamamatsu population: 804,989Foreign resident population: 23,145(Population figures are as of April 2018)

April/2018-No.166

「広報はままつ（生活情報編）」4 月号 英語版お知らせ

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Home page:http://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/ hamaEng/

With the days getting warmer and the flowers budding and blooming, it is starting to feel like spring is here. At the beginning of March, kids on a field trip gathered around this Asian elephant at the Hamamatsu Zoological Garden.In a commemorative photograph,the kids imitated elephant noises and the pleasant sounds of their trumpeting filled the air. Where will you be going during this great weather?

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* This bulletin contains selected informa-tion from the Japanese edition published by City Hall.

* The telephone numbers listed in this bulletin will all be answered in Japanese only.

Pneumococcal Vaccinations for the Elderly＜ 高齢者用肺炎球菌の予防接種 ＞

Those who qualify for subsidized pneumococcal vaccinations for the elderly in FY2018 were sent a vaccination voucher at the end of March.Those who desire the immunization should consult with their physicians regarding its necessity before receiving treatment. Subsidies are provided for a single vaccination and can only be accepted during the 2018 fiscal year.

Period 　　　 Apr. 1st 2018 (Sun.) - Mar. 31st 2019 (Sun.) Those Eligible (1) Those who will reach any of the ages listed in the table during FY2018

65 years old April 2nd 1953 - April 1st 1954 85 years old April 2nd 1933 - April 1st 1934

70 years old April 2nd 1948 - April 1st 1949 90 years old April 2nd 1928 - April 1st 1929

75 years old April 2nd 1943 - April 1st 1944 95 years old April 2nd 1923 - April 1st 1924

80 years old April 2nd 1938 - April 1st 1939 100 years old April 2nd 1918 - April 1st 1919

(2) Individuals 60 and over with severe heart, kidney, respiratory, or immune system difficulties that can be confirmed by physical disability handbook or similar.

Cost　　 　　 ¥4,500 - Free for those receiving public assistanceWhat to Bring For those in group (1): Vaccination voucher For those in group (2): Documentation such as a physical disability handbook that shows the degree of 　　　　　　 　　disability *If you’ve lost your vaccination voucher, consult with the Health Promotion Division (Kenkozukuri-ka) of your local ward office for reissue.*This vaccination is not required every year.*For more details please send enquiries to the Health Promotion Division (Kenkozukuri-ka) or check the city website. Search for 予防接種 (Yobo Sesshu) on the city website.

Naka Ward Health Promotion Division (Kenkozukuri-ka) ☎ 457-2891Higashi Ward Health Promotion Division ☎ 424-0125　　Nishi Ward Health Promotion Division ☎ 597-1120Minami Ward Health Promotion Division ☎ 425-1590 　 　Kita Ward Health Promotion Division ☎ 523-3121

Hamakita Ward Health Promotion Division ☎ 585-1171 　Tenryu Ward Health Promotion Division ☎ 922-0075

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Designated Emergency Aid Station (During Large-Scale Disasters) Changes＜ 応急救護所（大規模災害時）の指定変更 ＞

The locations for emergency aid stations in Hamamatsu operated during large-scale disasters changed on Apr. 1st.

Prior Emergency Aid Station Location New Emergency Aid Station Location

Facility Name Address Facility Name Address

Former Motoshiro Elementary School 102-1 Motoshiro-cho, Naka-ku Hamamatsu Chubu Gakuen 108-1 Matsushiro-cho, Naka-ku

Hamana Junior High School 467 Komatsu, Hamakita-ku Hamana Elementary School 1450 Komatsu, Hamakita-ku

Health and Medical Affairs Division (Kenko Iryo-ka) ☎ 453-6178

2019 (Heisei 31) Hamamatsu City Coming of Age Ceremonies (Seijin-shiki) ＜ 平成 31 年浜松市成人式 ＞

When 　Sakuma: Jan. 2nd (Wed.), Misakubo: Jan. 3rd (Thu.), all other districts: Jan. 13th (Sun.) *Venue and time will vary in each ward. For details, check the November issue of the Hamamatsu newsletter or the city homepage (around October)

Civic Partnership & Regional Policy Division (Shimin Kyodo ・Chiiki Seisaku-ka) ☎ 457-2094

The 2019 (fiscal year 2018) Hamamatsu City Coming of Age Ceremonies (Seijin-shiki) will be held in 40 wards throughout the city.

Consultation Guidance for School Admissions＜ 就学教育相談ガイダンスの開催 ＞

When / Where 10:00 am - 11:00 am 　　　May 11th (Fri.) Minami Ward Office 　　　May 15th (Tue.) Nishi Ward Office 　　　May 17th (Thu.) Hamamatsu City Education Center 　　　May 21st (Mon.) Higashi Ward Office 　　　May 23rd (Wed.) Hamakita Culture CenterWhat　　　　　Details on pre-school education consultations and the steps leading to elementary school entry. Introduction 　　　　　　　 to various places of learning (special schools, development support classes, regular classes, special classes for 　　　　　　　 handicapped students), etc.Eligibility　　　　Parents/guardians of children who will enroll in elementary school in FY2019 (Parents/guardians of children in the 　　　　　　　 first or second years of kindergarten may also participate). Application 　　 Mail or fax your application form to the General Education Support Center (Eastage Hamamatsu Office Tower 7F,　　　　　　　 1-2-1 Chuo, Naka-ku, 430-0929) [Deadline: Apr. 27th (Fri.)]. *Download the application form from the city website. 　　　　　　　 Search for 就学教育相談ガイダンス (Shugaku Kyoiku Sodan Gaidansu) on the city website.

General Education Support Center (Kyoiku Sogo Shien Senta) ☎ 457-2428 ／ FAX 050-3737-5229

Subsidy for the Promotion of Homes that Create, Conserve, or Store Energy＜ 創エネ・省エネ・蓄エネ型住宅推進事業費の補助金交付 ＞

This is a subsidy for persons who install any of the following systems at their residential home within the city.(1) Solar power generation system (Maximum output of at least 3 kW)　 (excludes installations solely for selling power)) : ¥35,000(2) Household fuel cell cogeneration system (ENE-FARM) : ¥80,000(3) Household power storage battery: ¥80,000(4) Charging system with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) functionality: ¥50,000 (5) Calculated Together (Multiple installations of items (1) – (4) and installation of a Home Energy Management System 　 (HEMS)): ¥20,000*For those who have installed more than one system, the subsidy amount will be the sum of the amounts for each system.*Please confirm detailed terms through the application guide.Application　Fill in all the necessary information on the application form and then submit it with any required attachments 　　　　　　directly to the Energy Policy Division (City Hall Main Building 6th Floor). *Application materials will be distributed 　　　　　　by the Energy Policy Division. Forms may also be downloaded from the city website. 　　Search for スマートハウス補助金制度 (Sumato Hausu Hojokin Seido) on the city website.

Energy Policy Division (Energii Seisaku-ka) ☎ 457-2502

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Special Health Examination Vouchers for FY2018 for those with Hamamatsu City National Health Insurance (Free at ages 40 and 50)

＜ 平成 30 年度浜松市国保特定健康診査等受診券を発送します (40 歳・50 歳は無料です ) ＞

Requesting Cooperation in the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions＜ 国民生活基礎調査へのご協力をお願いします ＞

A survey on status of health, medical care, welfare, pension, and income will be conducted, targeting approximately 360 households within the six wards of the city. The survey results will be used by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare as comprehensive data in the future. Surveyors will visit to distribute and collect survey forms on June 7th (Thu.) for the household survey and July 12th (Thu.) for the income survey. We ask for your cooperation in their work.

Health General Affairs Division (Hoken Somu-ka) ☎ 453-6111

Nursery Rooms for Sick and Recovering Children＜ 病児・病後児保育室 ＞

For those age 40 and above with Hamamatsu City National Health Insurance or Latter-Stage Elderly Medical Insurance, please do not forget to have your special examination. We will mail examination vouchers to relevant individuals on April 1st. Check the city website for participating medical facilities.

40 years old50 years old

Born April 1st 1978 - March 31st 1979Born April 1st 1968 - March 31st 1969

Free

41 - 49 years old51 - 59 years old

Born April 1st 1969 - March 31st 1978Born April 1st 1959 - March 31st 1968

¥1,500

70+ years old Born before April 1st 1949 ¥500

- Those with latter-stage elderly medical insurance over 65 with certain disabilities ¥500

Search for 国保特定検診 (Kokuho Tokutei Kenshin) on the city website.

National Health Insurance & Pension Division (Kokuho Nenkin-ka) ☎ 457-2638

If a guardian cannot care for a sick or recovering child at home due to work, illness, or important ceremonies, they can be temporarily cared for at our facilities. For more information please enquire directly at the appropriate facility.

Classification Capacity Facility Number

Sick or recovering children 4 Chuo Nakagami Nursery School (Nakajima 2-chome,Naka-ku) 467-6600

Sick children 4 Seirei Kodomo-en Megumi (Wago-cho, Naka-ku) 401-1212

Sick or recovering children 4 Midori Nursery School (Aritama Nishimachi, Higashi-ku) 433-9734

Sick or recovering children 4 Mitsubachi Nursery School (Uriuchi-cho,Minami-ku) 444-3282

Sick children 4 Seirei Kodomo-en Wakaba (Nearai-cho, Kita-ku) 437-0822

Sick or recovering children 6 Sakuramachi Clinic (Dohon, Hamakita-ku) 585-3230

Preschool Education and Childcare Division (Yoji Kyoiku・Hoiku-ka) ☎ 457-2118

Notification Regarding Blood Testing for AIDS and Other Illnesses＜ エイズ等血液検査のお知らせ ＞

Anonymous and free blood testing for AIDS, syphilis, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis CWhen <Weekday Testing> 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays (9:00 am - 11:00 am), 4th Tuesdays (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) <Evening Testing> 1st Tuesdays (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)Where Healthcare Center (Hokenjo) 1st Floor (Kamoe 2-Chome, Naka-ku)*Please seek testing after three months have passed since the possibility of infection. *No reservations required.*Test times changed at the start of April. Tests will not be carried out in the evenings of the 2nd, 3rd, or 5th Tuesdays, or in the mornings of the 4th Tuesdays. *Test results will be communicated verbally via reservation (on Tuesday) the following week or later. Make sure to bring your voucher and enquire in person.*Please make arrangements in advance by phone if you require a Portuguese interpreter.

Health and Disease Prevention Division (Seikathu Eisei-ka ) ☎ 453-6118

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Hamamatsu Information Bulletin / April 2018

Hamamatsu Information BulletinEdited by: HAMAON, Inc.Published by: Public Opinion and Relations Division (Kocho Koho-ka) ☎︎ 053-457-2021

Date of publication: April 2018(Published once a month)Printing: 1,700 copies

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Hepatitis Examination＜ 肝炎ウイルス検査 ＞

29th Welcome-Turtle Cleanup Operation＜ 第 29 回ウェルカメクリーン作戦 ＞

When 　　 Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2019Where Hamamatsu University Hospital ／ Seirei Hamamatsu Hospital ／ Seirei Mitakahara Hospital 　　　　　 Hamamatsu Medical Center ／ Japanese Red Cross Hamamatsu HospitalWho 　　　Those who have never undertaken a hepatitis B or C examination before.Application Please call the Health and Disease Prevention Division (Free examination vouchers will be issued)　 Health and Disease Prevention Division (Seikatsu Eisei-ka ) ☎ 453-6118

We will carry out a cleaning of the Enshu Coast, which is a spawning ground for the loggerhead sea turtle, a natural treasure of our city.When　 May 13th (Sun.) 9:00 am - 10:00 am (will proceed under light rain)Where　Enshu Coast (from the mouth of the Tenryu River to the mouth of the connection between Lake Hamana and the sea). *No reservations required. *Check the city homepage for details on how to get to the venue. Cleaning in one portion of the coast will be suspended due to tidal embankment construction work.Please contact the Environmental Policy Division (Kankyo Seisaku-ka) ahead of time if participating with a group.Search for ウェルカメクリーン作戦 (Werukame Kurin Sakusen) on the city website.

Environmental Policy Division (Kankyo Seisaku-ka) ☎ 453-6149

Flower Park ＜ フラワーパーク ＞

Japanese Style Bonsai Exhibition When　　May 3rd (Thu.) - May 5th (Sat.), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free admission for elementary and junior high school students on Children’s DayWhen　　May 5th (Sat.) 　

(Kanzanji-cho, Nishi-ku) ☎ 487-0511

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika ＜ フルーツパーク時の栖 ＞

Firefighting Day When　　Apr. 28th (Sat.) *No reservations required. What 　　Fire Truck Exhibition, Helicopter Exhibition, Fire Department Band Performance

(Miyakoda-cho, Nishi-ku) ☎ 428-5211

Nippashi Gymnasium ＜ 新橋体育センター ＞

Application 　　Call or apply directly to the Nippashi Athletic Center (Nippashi Taiiku Senta) from 10:00 am onwardFrequency 　 　All classes held three times per month　Fee 　　　　 　¥2,570 (monthly) What to bring 　Racket (rentals available)Indoor Kids’ Tennis Class Who 　　 Preschool second year - Second graders 　　　 (1) [Mon. Class] Starts May 7th, 4:20 pm - 5:20 pm Capacity: 12 (First-come basis) (2) [Wed. Class] Starts May 9th, 4:20 pm - 5:20 pm Capacity: 12 (First-come basis (3) [Sat. Class] Starts May 12th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Capacity: 24 (First-come basis)Kids’ Tennis Class Who 　　 Third - Sixth graders 　　　 (1) [Mon. Class] Starts May 7th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Capacity: 20 (First-come basis)　　　　　　　 (2) [Wed. Class] Starts May 9th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Capacity: 20 (First-come basis)

(Nippashi-cho, Minami-ku) ☎ 442-2461