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Topics of the month, May 2025

 PROTECT YOUR HOUSE FROM THIEVES!!

 JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES

 FURIGANA TO BE ADDED TO NAMES ON FAMILY REGISTER

 CITIZENS CLEANING DAY ON JUNE 1 at 8AM

 TEMPORAL SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE AT CONVENIENCE STORES

 TRAFFIC CONTROL ON AND AROUND ROUTE 16 ON MAY 24 

 HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE GUIDANCE

 PARK YOUR CAR AT CITIZEN HALL

 Events

 Tax Payment

 Hospital

 AMDA MEDICAL INFORMATION CENTER
 (FREE CONSULTATION & INTERPRETATION)

 Information Desk for Foreign Residents

 CONSULTATION SERVICE BY SAITAMA PREFECTURE

PROTECT YOUR HOUSE FROM THIEVES!!

Did you know that there were two cases of burglary in Iruma last month: one in Ogimachiya and the other in Takakura? In the former case, the criminal even used a knife to threaten residents, and in both cases the criminals escaped. You should not take on blind faith anymore that Japan is a safe country! Here is advice by Saitama Prefectural Police Headquarter to protect your property and lives.
 
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THIEVES AWAY 
・Be sure to lock your house at all times! Thieves come in anytime. Lock your house even when you go out for a short time.
・Lock the windows on the 2nd floor. Thieves come in from anywhere. 
・Put additional locks and anti-burglar film on the windows. Have lights with human-detecting sensors around the house. Those are available at affordable prices at any home center or on online stores.

“110” IS THE POLICE EMERGENCY NUMBER
In case you encounter a burglary, call “110” and give the following information:
・What (“nani”) happened (“Dorobo” is the word for “thief.”) 
・Where (“doko”) it happened (Give your address)
・When (“itsu”) it happened (“Tatta ima” is for “just now.”)
・What the criminal (“hannin”) looked like (…this could be a bit difficult. Tell whether or not the criminal had a weapon.)
   
It is much easier to prevent than to respond to a case. Take effective measures and make a safe community together. 

Inquiries: Shimin Anzen-ka (Section for Citizen’s Safety)
 

IRUMA’S JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES

SATURDAY CLASS AT SANGYO BUNKA CENTER:
The classes are held on Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sangyo Bunka Center. Participants are grouped according to their fluency. The Sangyo Bunka Center is a 15-minute walk from Iruma-shi Station.
・Schedule until September: May 10, 17 and 24; June 7, 14 and 21; July 5 and 12; September 6, 20 and 27.

WEDNESDAY CLASS AT SEIBU BRANCH LIBRARY: 
Classes will also be offered on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Seibu Branch Library in Bushi. Cultural events such as a cooking class will be scheduled. The Seibu Branch Library is a 5-minute walk from Bushi Station.
・Schedule until September: May 7, 14, 21 and 28; June 4, 11, 18 and 25; July 2 and 9; September 3, 10, 17 and 24. 

For both classes, the tuition fee is 1,500 yen for the first half of the year (up to the end of September). Child-care services are available for the duration of classes (Prior registration is necessary). Applications are accepted at the Chiiki Shiko-ka in the City Office. Observations are welcome. 

Inquiries: Chiiki Shiko-ka Tel.04-2964-1111 ext. 2146 
https://irumako.net/foreign-residents/japanese-language-classes/

 FURIGANA TO BE ADDED TO NAMES ON FAMILY REGISTER

The revised Family Register Act will come into effect on May 26, 2025, and “furigana” will be added to the names on family registers or “koseki.” After this date, all the Japanese nationals will receive a notice of the furigana to be added to their family register from the municipality of their permanent domicile. If the furigana noticed is correct, no report is required. If there is any error, please make a report within one year through MY-NA Portal or with the designated form at Iruma City Hall. 

In the case of a foreign-national parent who is raising a Japanese-national child, the parent will receive the notice and may need to report for his/her child. If you are not sure, please contact the Information Desk for Foreign Residents at Iruma City Hall.

Note that there is no fee for this procedure, so beware of scams.  There is no penalty even when you fail to report, but after one year, you will need permission from the court to change how to read your name.

Inquiries: Shimin-ka (Section for Citizens).
 

CITIZENS CLEANING DAY ON JUNE 1 at 8AM

On June 1 (Sun) people all over the City will clean up their neighborhoods, in preparation for the rainy season. Participate together with the members of Jichikai (community association) in your area. Good chance to get to know each other. Cleaning starts at 8:00 a.m. In the case of rain, Cleaning Day will be postponed until Sunday, June 8.

Inquiries: Sogo (General) Clean Center

TEMPORAL SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE AT CONVENIENCE STORES

Due to the maintenance of the system, the City will temporarily suspend insurance of certificates at convenience stores all day on May 31 (Sat).

Inquiries: Joho Seisaku-ka (Section for Information Policy)

TRAFFIC CONTROL ON AND AROUND ROUTE 16 ON MAY 24 

Due to events related to the National Arbor Day, traffic control will be conducted in Iruma from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 24 (Sat). Route 16 and major roads in Koyata, Miyadera and Kaneko will be partially closed. Thank you for your cooperation.  

Inquiries: Saitama Prefectural Police Headquarters Tel.048-832-0110

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE GUIDANCE

For Non-Native Japanese Speaking Students and Their Parents
July 26 (Sat) at Kodomo-to Fukushi-no Miraikan in Tokorozawa
Check up the June issue of COM+COM for details. 

PARK YOUR CAR AT CITIZEN HALL

WHEN YOU VISIT CITY HALL 
During the construction of the new building of the City Hall, a parking lot adjunct to the old Shimin Kaikan (Citizen's Hall) is available for all the visitors. It is about a five minute walk to the City Hall. The parking space beside the City Hall is exclusively for those who need it, but motorbikes can be parked there. Bicycle parking is available in front of the west entrance.

Inquiries: Kokyo Shisetsu Management Suishin-ka (Section for Public Buildings Management Promotion) 

EVENTS THIS MONTH

HUGE CARDBOARD MAZE @ City Museum ALIT
May 5 and 6 (National Holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Iruma City Museum ALIT. Can you go through the maze and reach the goal? The mage is designed for children. Admission is free. No prior application is necessary.

Inquiries: City Museum ALIT Tel.04-2934-7711

NEW PLANETARIUM SHOW PROGRAMS @ Jido Center
At the Jido (Children) Center, two new programs “Enceladus seijin sagashidosu (Searching for the Enceladus)” and “470-oku konen-no sonosaki-e (47 Billion Light Years and Beyond)” are shown now!
The first one is shown at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays, and the second one at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and NHs. Admission is 100 yen for adults.

Inquiries: Jido (Children) Center Tel.04-2963-9611

NATURE OBSERVATION WALK @ Kaji Hills
May 18 (Sun) at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the main entrance of Musashino Ongaku Diagaku (University) near Bushi Station. Observe birds, insects or plants on campus. Fee is free. No prior application is necessary.

Inquiries: Nogyo Shinko-ka (Section for Agricultural Promotion) 

ADMISSION FREE TO CITY MUSEUM ON MAY 18
Celebrating the International Day of Museum, Iruma City Museum ALIT will open its doors for free admission on May 18 (Sun)

Inquiries: City Museum ALIT Tel. 04-2934-7711

EVENT ON “DAY OF TEA” @ City Museum ALIT

June 1 (Sun) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at City Museum ALIT. Tea serving, workshops related to green tea, and much more.

Inquiries: Nogyo Shinko-ka (Section for Agriculture Promotion)

Shimin-ka Opening on Saturdays: 
May 10 & 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Registration and certification regarding of moving in/moving out ,
juminhyo , koseki and registered seals; reports of family register
related events(birth, death, marriage, divorce and other)

This Month’s Tax Payment (Due Date: June 2 )

・Property and City Planning Tax(固定資産税 /都市計画税 kotei shisan zei & toshi keikaku zei)
・Light Car Tax (軽自動車税 kei jidosha zei)

*“P” in the table represents “payment.”

SUNDAY & HOLIDAY MEDICAL SERVICES

If you or a family member becomes sick or injured on these days, visit a hospital on the list.
Healthcare covered by health insurance is provided from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Please make a call before visiting.
These services are basically for patients who do not need to be hospitalized.

Kyukyu Denwa Sodan (emergency consultation hotline) is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Push #7119 or Dial 048-824-4199.
As for children,Shoni Kyukyu Denwa (pediatrics hotline): Push #8000 or Dial 048-833-7911.
Nurses give advice on whether to seek hospital care for sudden illnesses or injuries.
 

DO YOU KNOW AMDA MEDICAL INFORMATION CENTER?
FREE CONSULTATION & INTERPRETATION: Tel.03-6233-9266

This NPO provides free multilingual telephone consultation for medical matters, as well as free telephone interpretation during your hospital visit, from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (to 4:00 p.m. for consultation service).
They help to find medical institutions in your area and provide information on healthcare and welfare systems in Japan. To use the interpretation service,first make an appointment with AMDA on a day when AMDA provides service in your language, schedule a hospital visit on the day, and call from your hospital.
One appointment is for 30 minutes only.

Inquiries: AMDA Medical Information Center (https://www.amdamedicalcenter.com/)

Information Desk for Foreign Residents

Located on the second floor of the City Office.
All consultations are kept confidential.
English: Every Tuesday and, by appointment, 2nd & 4th Friday;
Spanish: Every Wednesday;
Chinese: June 5 (Sorry, we have no service in May)
All from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Consultations by fax 04-2964-1720, 
by e-mail (i-society@city.iruma.lg.jp), or by LINE video talk are welcome.
 

CONSULTATION SERVICE BY SAITAMA PREFECTURE:Saitama Information & Support (SIS) :Tel.048-833-3296

Consultations and information on everyday living are offered in 13 languages* by phone and in person, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..  Consultations with specialists on labor, immigration and legal issues, which are offered in cooperation with the Association of Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultants, Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau and Saitama Bar Association respectively, need a prior appointment. 
 
They also provide intermediary interpretation services over the phone, basically upon request from municipality (prefectural/city/town office), hospitals and public institutions in the prefecture.
*13 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Nepali Russian, Ukrainian and plain Japanese.

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