Yokohama Current Events & Activities

①Notice of settlement for this year’s National Health Insurance Premium will be sent out mid- June.
②If you are between the ages of 65 and 74, and previously were a dependent of a social health insurance certificate holders, the National Health Insurance Premium may be reduced for a period of 2 years.
③Discount tickets for swimming pools, attached on the Kokuho Dayori, (National Health Insurance Newsletter),will be enclosed in the settlement notice. You may also pick up a copy at the Insurance Section of your local ward office. You will need to show your National Health Insurance Card.
Inquiries: (045) 671-2421 (*J) Fax (045) 664-0403

University student volunteers (available primarily over the summer holiday) are lining up to be dispatched to single-parent homes for a period up to 5 days. Two meetings to explain this project will be held prior to the actual dispatching. Please attend this meeting if you are interested in volunteering (volunteers need not be students), or wish to have a volunteer come to your home.
Limit: 30 single-parent homes, and 30 volunteers.
Meeting Dates&Time:
Jun.19 (Fri) 19:00-20:30
Jun.21 (Sun) 14:00-15:30
Location: Mutsumi Care Plaza (from Yoshino-cho Stn of Subway Line)
Eligibility:
①Children: Elementary /Junior High School children in single-parent/guardian homes
②Home-Friend volunteers: Must be 18yrs. or older, and interested in children’s welfare.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send email, fax, telephone, or SP (E, N, T, Fax number, and if you are Children or Home-friend volunteer) to
〒232-0042 Minami-ku, Horinouchi-cho 2-132 “Tasukeai Yui” First come, first served. * The entries must be postmarked by Jun.18.
Email: kitai@yui-yui.net
Tel (045) 730-4780 (*J)
Fax (045) 713-9559(*J)
Inquiries:
Tel (045) 730-4780 (*J)
Fax (045) 713-9559(*J)

If you are Yokohama citizen and over 65yrs. or over, you may apply for a “Hama-tomo Card” at either a post office (till Sep. of this year) or your local ward office. Please show your ID such as foreign registration card, national insurance card or driver license at the time of application. With the “Hama Tomo Card”, you will receive various benefits at participating facilities. The latest booklet with a list of these facilities wil be available at all Post Offices, ward offices, care plazas, and welfare centers at the end of June.
Inquiries: (045) 671-3920(*J)

新型インフルエンザ（豚インフルエンザ）の予防と問い合わせについて

How to prevent from being infected?

　Influenza spreads between humans through infected person’s cough, sneeze, or saliva. To help prevent viral infection, it is important that you wash your hands after going out, wear a flu mask, restrain from traveling to countries where many people are being infected or avoid large and crowded places. It is also important to eat healthy foods and get plenty of sleep and rest.

What the Signs and Symptoms of Swine Influenza are like?

The Symptoms of swine influenza are various, but it is basically similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general. Symptoms include sudden fever, body aches, headache, cough, sore throat, and diarrhea etc.

Where to inquire when you concern about Swine Influenza?

City of Yokohama now set up Consultation Centers. You can consult at City Hall or one of your local Health &Welfare Centers.

Consultation Centers 発熱相談センター
Consultation Windows:
Health and Welfare Bureau, Health Safety Division
健康福祉局健康安全課
（Kenko Fukushi Kyoku Kenko-anzen-ka)
Telephone number:045-671-4183(English)
Open hours:
○Weekdays
9:00am-9:00pm
○Sat. Sun. and holidays
9:00am-5:00pm
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Weekday only
9:00am-5:00pm
The consultation is available only in Japanese.

Tsurumi Health &Welfare Center
鶴見区福祉保健センター
(Tsurumi-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-510-1832

Kanagawa Health &Welfare Center
神奈川区福祉保健センター
(Kanagawa-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-411-7138

Nishi Health &Welfare Center
西区福祉保健センター
(Nishi-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-320-8438

Naka Health　&Welfare Center
中区福祉保健センター
(Naka-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-224-8332

Minami Health &Welfare Center
南区福祉保健センター
(Minami-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-743-8241

Konan Health & Welfare Center
港南区福祉保健センター
(Konan-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-847-8435
TEL 045-847-8436

Hodogaya Health & Welfare Center
保土ヶ谷区福祉保健センター
(Hodogaya-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-834-6345

Asahi Health &Welfare Center
旭区福祉保健センター
(Asahi-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-954-6146

Isogo Health &Welfare Center
磯子区福祉保健センター
(Isogo-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-750-2445

Kanazawa Health &Welfare Center
金沢区福祉保健センター
(Kanazawa-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-788-7827

Kohoku Health &Welfare Center
港北区福祉保健センター
(Kohoku-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-540-2362

Midori Health &Welfare Center
緑区福祉保健センター
(Midori-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-930-2357

Aoba Health &Welfare Center
青葉区福祉保健センター
(Aoba-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-978-2438

Tsuzuki Health &Welfare Center
都筑区福祉保健センター
(Tsuzuki-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-948-2352

Totsuka Health &Welfare Center
戸塚区福祉保健センター
(Totsuka-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-866-8426

Sakae Health &Welfare Center
栄区福祉保健センター
(Sakae-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-894-6964

Izumi Health &Welfare Center
泉区福祉保健センター
(Izumi-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-800-2445

Seya Health &Welfare Center
瀬谷区福祉保健センター
(Seya-ku Fukushi Hoken Center)
TEL 045-367-5744

Sum of Payment: ￥12,000/Eligible person
*￥20,000 for those who are over 65 yrs old or under 18 yrs old as of Feb.1, 2009
Application Period: 6months from May 18 to November18
・Bank Transfer： May 18 to Aug.14
・Payment by Cash : Aug.24 to Nov.18

Application・How to receive:
Application form will be sent to eligible recipients (head of household for Japanese) in mid May.
In principle, please apply by postal mail.Cash payments are available only to those unable to receive payment by bank transfer (i.e., no bank account, etc.)
Bank Transfer (Apply by postal mail)
・Application form with all necessary information such as name of applicant and bank account number.
・A copy of your Foreign Registration Card.
・A copy of your bank note or cash card (ATM card)

Please send the above 3 things (the application form and two required documents) back in the return envelope. After the application is being reviewed,bank transfers will begin gradually from the end of May.

*Application is only by postal mail. Ward Offices will not accept any application forms.
*From mid May to June, transfers will take 4 to 5 weeks by Japan Post Bank and 2 to 3 weeks through other banks until the payment iscomplete.

Payment by Cash
・Application form with all necessary information such as name of applicant etc.
Apply at Ward Office, cash payment is available on the spot.
*Foreign Registration Card will be reviewed at the time of application.

Call Center for Supplementary Income Payments in Foreign Languages:
045-222-1185 Mon. to Fri. except holidays:10:00-17:00
・English, Chinese, and Spanish: Monday to Friday
・Portuguese : Monday
・Hangul : Tuesday
・Vietnamese : Wednesday
・Thai : Thursday
・Tagalog : Friday

Call Center for Supplementary Income Payments in Japanese:
045-330-7222 9:00-18:00 everyday

The Website (*J):
http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/shimin/kuren/teigakukyufu/

*Attention: Beware of the “Furikome Sagi” scam. Protect your own personal information*

Inquiries: Civil Engagement Promotion Bureau, Ward Liaison and Coordination Division
Tel (045) 671-3626(*J) Fax (045) 664-5295

To families with more than two children born between Apr. 2, 1990 and Apr. 1, 2005, Yokohama-shi is providing a one-time special allowance of \36,000 per child. They need to fall under the categories below:
①The child(ren) must be the second or younger sibling. *The term, “second and younger children” refers to the second or younger children who were born on or after Apr.2, 1990.
②Dates of birth must be between Apr. 2, 2002 and Apr. 1, 2005 ③As of Feb.1, 2009, the child must be registered as resident, or has alien registration, and therefore has legal resident status. Short-term resident visas are not admitted.
To Apply: Beginning May 11, application forms will be sent to eligible households. A copie of personal identification (i.e. drivers’ license), a copy of the bank account book, and a copy of your alien registration card should be mailed along with the application form. Please refer to the form for details.
Application Period: May 18-Nov.18 2009
*This application must be made separately from Teigaku Kyufukin (Supplementary Income Payments)
Inquiries: Tel (045) 664-3247 (*J)Fax (045) 664-2828(*J)
Inquiries are accepted on weekdays only, from 8:45-17:15. This telephone service is available until Jul.31.

If you are thinking of purchasing an electric compost bin for family-use, half of the cost may be reimbursed (￥10,000 maximum)
Limit: 2,000 bins * First come, first served
Eligibility: Those who live in City of Yokohama.
To Apply: Those who are planning to apply need to call the Resource and Waste Recycling Bureau for information at 045-671-3816 (*J)
Application& Inquiries: Resource and Waste Recycling Bureau, Household Waste Measures Division
Tel(045) 671-3816(*J) Fax (045) 663-8199

Lottery registration will be accepted for those wishing to be on the family unit waiting list. Income restrictions apply.
Financial aid is available for those who are eligible.
①Managed by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives
To Apply: Fill out an application available at the Information Services Section (Kuyakusho koho-Sodan-Kakari) at your local ward office, Administrative Service Corners and Office of Public Information Access (1F of City Hall)
Application Period:
May 18-Jun.1 *Entries must be postmarked by Jun.1 *Chosen by lottery
Inquiries: Japan Agricultural Cooperatives, Kanagawa Prefecture head office
(045) 321-2468(*J)
Fax (045) 321-2382 *Closed on Wednesdays and holidays
②Managed by Housing Supply Corporation
To Apply: Fill out an application available at the Information Services Section (Kuyakusho koho-Sodan-Kakari) at your local ward office, Administrative Service Corners and Office of Public Information Access (1F of City Hall)
Application Period:
May 15-29 *Entries must be postmarked by May 29.*Chosen by lottery
Inquiries: Yokohama City Housing Supply Corporation (Yokohama-shi Jutaku Kyokyu Kosha) Japan Agricultural Cooperatives, Kanagawa Prefecture head office
(045) 451-7766(*J)
Fax (045) 451-7759 *Closed on Saturdays and Sundays and holidays

The city of Yokohama provides financial assistance to those Yokohama residents who wish to have their cat or dog spayed or neutered.Subsidies will also cover the procedure for stray cats. The amount of the subsidy is \5,000 for pets and \7,000 for stray cats per operation.
Eligibility: The applicants need to be Yokohama citizen who are

20 yrs and over. Cats or dogs should be at least 6months old at the time of operation. As for dogs, they have to be registered, and should be inoculated for rabies in 2009.
Limit: Up to 3,000 in total of cats and dogs *First come, first served
Application: Application starts from Jun.1. Pick up the application form available at each Ward’s Health and Welfare Center (Fukushi Hoken Senta), Health Sanitation Division (Seikatsu-Eisei Ka) and apply at your local Health and Welfare Center, Health Sanitation Division. Please apply before the operation. When you submit your application form, you will be asked to show your ID. *Up to two applications can be submitted per visit * An application by substitute is available
Application& Inquiries: TEL(045) 671-2467(*J) Fax (045) 641-6074

The city of Yokohama will plant a commemorative forest for the 150th port opening anniversary! This is a tree-planting ceremony in which you can take part in the planting of 1.5 million acorns donated by our own residents!
Date&Time: Jun.11 (Thu) 9:30-12:00
Location: Former Koshiba POL Depot (15 min walk from Sachiura Stn, Seaside Line)
Fee: Free
Limit: 200 people chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Yokohama citizens
Application Period: Apr.24-May 18
To Apply: RPP (A and N) to: 〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1, Kannai Chuo Bldg 6F, Kankyo Sozokyoku Midori Up Suishin-ka, 150 Manbon Shokuju Kodo Kakari
You can apply for up to 4 persons on one card.
Applications must be postmarked by May 18.
Inquiries: (045) 671-2688(*J)