Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Tokutei Kenko Shinsa (Health Check-up for Specific Purpose) is going to be offered for adults between the ages of 40 to 74, who received National Health Insurance benefits before April 1.
There are check-ups for high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and other adult diseases, and there will be support to improve the symptoms or advice to prevent such problems. Tickets, questionnaires, and a list of facilities are sent to eligible people twice this year. The first set was sent in May, to those born between April and November, and the second set will be sent at the beginning of August, for birthdates between December and March.
Fee: \1,200 (if you are exempt from city-tax in 2009, then the fee is \400.)
To Apply: Make an appointment ahead of time at the facility of your choice, selected from the list provided; you must bring the check-up ticket, the questionnaire and your most recent National Health Insurance Certificate.
Inquiries: Tokutei Kenshin Dial (045) 664-2606 (*J)

In Aoba-ku, a new special nursing-care home will be open in February, 2011. There will be a lottery held. The units are available for those with certified nursing care levels 1 to 5. Payment of 10% of the nursing care cost and a few other costs are required. Notices will be sent after October, to those who win the lottery.
To Apply: Between Aug.2 (Mon) and Sep.17 (Fri), please mail the application form available from each Ward’s Health&Welfare Centers or from the local Care Plaza. Send them to: 〒233-0002 Konan-ku Kamiooka Nishi 1-6-1 Yumeooka Office Tower 10F Tokubetsu Yogo Rojin Home Nyusho Uketsuke Center *Applications must be received by Sep.17 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 671-2408 (*J)

Openings are for mothers of fatherless families who would like to start working as soon as possible, or for welfare recipients. There are 15 openings for ①The General Training Course and 20 openings for ②Computer Aided Design (CAD) Course.
Dates: ①Oct.13-Nov.17 ②Oct.13-Mar.22, 2011 *Briefing prior to the application will be held on Aug.26 (Thu), at 10:00 and 13:30.
Location: Yokohama-shi Chuo Shokugyo Kunren-ko (walk from JR Ishikawa-cho Stn)
Fee: The classes are free. *Textbooks and other materials cost from \8,000 to \30,000
To Apply: Please pick up the application form available at Hello Work from Aug.16.
Application Period: Sep.6 (Mon)-Sep.17 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 664-6825 (*J)

①Allowance for disabled children/Special disabled person allowance ②Special child-care allowance.
Subsidies are intended for severely-disabled individuals who require full-time care or for caretakers of disabled children (those who reside in a care facility do not qualify). The amounts of subsidies and conditions for qualification vary according to type. Income restrictions also apply.
To Apply: Health and Welfare center of your local ward office
Inquiries: Health and Welfare center of your local ward office or ①Health and Social Welfare Bureau, Disabled People Welfare Division (045) 671-2415 (*J) Fax (045) 671-3566 ②Child and Youth Bureau, Disabled Child Welfare and Public Health Division (045) 671-4279 (*J) Fax (045) 663-2304

Eligibility: Persons whose previous year’s income was less than a determined amount or those who have difficulties making national pension plan payments due to unemployment etc.
To Apply: Fill in an application form available at your local ward office’s Kokumin nenkin-kakari, National Pension Plan Section and submit it at the same place. At the time of application, please bring ①National Pension Plan Handbook ②Seal (Unnecessary if the applicant is providing his or her own signature) ③Those who have moved from other cities, please bring documents showing the previous year’s income. ④If unemployment is the reason for application, please bring an unemployment slip, etc.
Inquiries: Health and Social Welfare Bureau, Health Insurance and Pension Division (045) 671-2418 (*J) Fax (045) 664-0403

Health Consultations are available for asthma patients. ①15 yrs and above ②14 yrs and below
Eligibility: Yokohama citizens who want to consult about asthma
Limit: Total of 24 people (①3 people x 4 times ②3 people x 4 times) *First come, first served.
Date&Time: ①Aug.10 (Tue),Sep.14 (Tue), Oct.12 (Tue), Nov.9 (Tue) ②Aug.4 (Wed), Sep.16 (Thu), Oct. 6 (Wed), Nov.18 (Thu): *14:00-, 14:30-, 15:00- *Consultation is about an hour.
Location: Yokohama Shiritsu Minato Sekijuji Byoin Allergy Center (From JR Yokohama/Sakuragicho/Isogo/Negishi, take city bus #8,#58, or#26 and get off at “Minato Sekijuji Byoin Iriguchi”, 3 min walk from the bus stop)
To Apply: Please call for an appointment. Application starts on Jul. 14 (Wed). At the time of application, give your name, age, telephone number, and the details of what you would like to consult about.
Inquiries & Applications (*J): (045) 671-2493 Fax (045) 663-4469

For the past 2 years, burnable garbage collection days in July and August have been increased to 3 times a week; however, it will be twice a week all through the year from this year. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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This new allowance will be provided to children until the last day of the school year (March 31) during which the child reaches the age of 15.
Recipients: Mothers or fathers of the eligible children, or their legal caretakers
Amount: \13,000 per child
Income Restrictions: None
Payment months: Three times a year; ①Jun, 2010 (for Apr and May), ②Oct, 2010 (for Jun thru Sep) and ③Feb, 2011 (for Oct thru Jan, 2011) From 2011 onwards, it will be; ①Jun (for Feb, thru May), ②Oct (for Jun thru Sep) and ③Feb (for Oct thru Jan)
Applicants: Applicants should be the person in the family who is the children’s main financial supporter.
To Apply: Application forms are being sent to the eligible families. Please fill them in, and return the forms to apply. In order to receive the allowance from June, you should apply by the end of May. However, if you apply by the end of September, you may receive the sum from June. You cannot receive the past payments if your application is later than October.
[Requirements for Foreigners]
Non-Japanese caretakers of the eligible children should meet the following requirements to be able to apply:
・Should have registered as a foreigner in Yokohama.
・Status of Residence should not be Short-Term or Entertainer. The term of residence should be more than one year. Applicants should work and stay in Japan as a basis of their living.
Inquiries: Yokohama-shi Kodomo Teate Uketsuke Center (In foreign languages)
Tel: (045) 651-6010 Fax: (045) 641-8412
Open Hours: Monday thru Friday (except holidays), 10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish
*Open until June 30.

Subsidies of between \48,000 and \220,000 (depending on your residential tax submitted for 2010) will be provided to families with children who have enrolled in a private kindergarten between Apr.1 and Jun.1. (For children enrolled in a private kindergarten after Jun.2, please apply in Nov. 2010, or Feb. 2011.) The forms will be distributed at the end of Jun. to each kindergarten and may be submitted there.
Eligibility: Those who live in the City of Yokohama
Inquiries: Ask for more information at your kindergarten or Seishonen Yoji Kyoiku-ka (Infant Education Division) (045) 671-2085 (*J)

There will be a lottery held for placement on a primary waiting list to fill vacant apartments. These apartments are designed to provide a safe environment for senior citizens over 60, including barrier-free amenities and emergency call services. *There is no nursing care. *Housing will be available in the case of a vacancy between Aug.2010 and Jul.2011. *An income-dependent rent subsidy is available.
Eligibility: People who are living or working in Yokohama at the time of application. Age restrictions do apply.
To Apply: Fill out an application form available at any Ward Office Public Relation Section (Kuyakusho Koho-Sodan Kakari) or at Administrative Service Corners.
Application Period: Jun.16 to Jun.30 *Entries must be postmarked by Jun.30.
Inquiries: Yokohama City Housing Supply Corporation (Yokohama-shi Jutaku Kyokyu Kosha) (045) 451-7766 (*J)