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Topics of the month, October 2025

APPLICATION FOR NURSERY SERVICE FROM APRIL 2026 STARTS NOVEMBER 1

STEPS TO GET ADMITTED

APPLICATION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM

IRUMA MANDO FESTIVAL on Oct. 25 and 26

Plaza de Amigos del Mundo

RISE IN THE MINIMUM WAGE TO ¥1,141

FLU & COVID-19 VACCINATION SUBSIDIES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED

NEW TENANTS BEING ACCEPTED FOR PREFECTURAL APARTMENTS

“ON SITE” HEALTH CONSULTATION IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

FREE CONSULTATIONS

 Events

 Tax Payment

 Hospital

 Information Desk for Foreign Residents

APPLICATION FOR NURSERY SERVICE FROM APRIL 2026
STARTS NOVEMBER 1

As for nursery schools (hoikusho or hoikuen) in Iruma, an annual special application period for admission for the next school year starting on April 1 is set during the first week of November. Admissions are decided in this selection process based on the levels of necessity for nursery service. Although you can apply for the service all year around, you will be admitted only when a vacant spot becomes available in a specific school. So, if you want to place your children in a nursery school, this is the time to get in the action. Follow the steps below and make sure of the admission.

 STEPS TO GET ADMITTED

・Get a Copy of Guide for Childcare Facility Application: It is available on City’s website(https://www.city.iruma.saitama.jp/material/files/group/34/507moushikominotebikii.pdf) or at one of city main/branch offices. 

・Choose facilities: Check the details of each facility (such as location, baby ages, service hours, and daily schedule) on the list, and find the most suitable facilities (up to third choice). You can observe facilities by making appointments by yourself. 

・Prepare Papers Necessary for Application: (1) a set of completed forms and (2) document(s) that support the reason you require the nursery service (such as a certificate of employment or a doctor’s certificate etc.). Usually a certificate of employment takes some time to be issued after you apply for it at your company. 

・Apply online: Apply on Website (use QR code above) or by postal mail between November 1 (Sat) and 7 (Fri). 
Apply in person: You can apply in person at the Kenko Fukushi (Health & Welfare) Center between November 1 (Sat) and 5 (Wed). However, to avoid overcrowding, you need to make an appointment beforehand through the City’s official LINE account on and after October 15 (Wed) 9:00 a.m..

・Review and Selection Process: The need for childcare will be reviewed based on the documents submitted by applicants. If the number of applicants exceeds the number that each facility can accept, admission will be determined in order of the scores of the need for childcare.

・Results Mailed: The city office will mail the results of review and selection process. The notification will state which facility your child can attend or that you are not accepted at any facility. The second selection will be conducted, if any vacancy becomes available at childcare facilities due to cancellations or current children’s leaving.

・Interview: At a later date, parents and children will be interviewed at their admitted nursery to assess the child's health and development. If your child is deemed eligible for group childcare, admission will be confirmed.

・Start of Service: Nursery care starts with a period of "familiarization," and gradually extends the nursery hours. The period of familiarization varies depending on each child, but it usually takes about 1-2 weeks.

Inquiries: Hoiku Yochien-ka (Section for Nursery /Kindergarten) 

 APPLICATION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM

The City provides after school nursery rooms (gakudo hoiku) until 6:30 p.m. for school children at all elementary schools in the City. Children whose parents are not at home because of their job or need to take care of a family member can use this service. Application can be made through the form on the website between October 20 (Mon) to November 9 (Sun). 
Inquiries: Seishonen-ka (Section for Youth)

 IRUMA MANDO FESTIVAL on Oct. 25 and 26

The annual Iruma Mando Festival will be held on October 25 and 26 (Sat & Sun), highlighting the coordination of the old and the new cultures. The Festival Field around the Sangyo Bunka Center, decorated with Mando (lanterns with flowers), will be packed with many traditional and creative things to discover. The event is free and very family friendly.  Come and feel the excitement!

 Plaza de Amigos del Mundo

he Iruma International Friendship Society organizes the ‘Plaza de Amigos del Mundo’ which is located in the parking lot north of the Sangyo Bunka Center. The Plaza provides delicious authentic foods by local foreign residents at reasonable prices, such as Brazilian sausage, Mexican quesadilla, Philippine sweets, Thai ramen, Peru BBQ, and many more. Also, the stage in the Plaza presents Pinata, a famous Mexico-rooted game for children from 5:30 p.m. on October 25 (Sat). Come and enjoy the atmosphere with people from other parts of the world. 
We are so sorry but the stage in the Plaza is managed by another group this year and on, so there is no Salsa stage or Nepal music, both of which everybody loved so much.
Inquireis: Chiiki Shinko-ka (Section for Community & Culture)

 RISE IN THE MINIMUM WAGE TO ¥1,141

On November 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Saitama Prefecture will be raised by 63 yen to 1,141 yen per hour. This minimum standard is applicable to all workers and employers in Saitama, regardless of nationality or age. Inquiries: Tokorozawa Rodo Kijun Kantokusho (Labor Standards Supervision Office) Tel:04-2995-2555

 FLU & COVID-19 VACCINATION SUBSIDIES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED

The influenza and COVID vaccination campaign for the 2025-2026 season will start this month. The City provides a subsidy for the elderly citizens (65 years of age and over) and disabled citizens (category 1 disability). Eligible people can take one for influenza for 1,500 yen and one for COVID for 11,600 yen. To receive a vaccination, make an appointment directly at a clinic or hospital near you. COVID vaccinations are available at limited clinics/hospitals. Bring your health insurance/MY number card. Inquires: Chiiki Hoken-ka (Section for Community Health) Tel:04-2966-5513

 NEW TENANTS BEING ACCEPTED FOR PREFECTURAL APARTMENTS

Application forms will be handed out between October 1 and 21 at the Toshi Keikaku-ka in the Iruma City Office and City Branch Offices. Applications are accepted by postal mail or through website (https://kenjyu-moushikomi.saijk.com/top).
 Inquiries: Ken’ei Jutaku-ka, Saitama Prefecture Tel:048-829-2875

 “ON SITE” HEALTH CONSULTATION IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Public health nurses provide free measurements of your blood pressure and vascular age as well as free health consultation at several stores around the city. You also can make a link between your MY Number card and health Insurance card. No reservation is necessary; just stop by! Cancelled in case of heavy rain.

Inquiries: Chiiki Hoken-ka (Section for Community Health)

 FREE CONSULTATIONS

With Judicial Scrivener: October 8 (Wed)
With Administrative Scrivener: October 21 (Tue)

Both from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Judicial scriveners deal with legal issues such as inheritance, sales, debts and court cases. Administrative scriveners are specialists in document preparations and applications to administrative agencies. Prior appointments are preferable. Inquiries: Sogo Sodan Shien-shitsu (General Consultation and Support Office) Tel:04-2964-1111 ext. 1311 to 1315

EVENTS THIS MONTH

LIBRARY FESTIVAL
October 25 (Sat) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and October 26 (Sun) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Main Library.  Many events including special storytelling, quizzes and workshops. Inquiries: City Main Library Tel:04-2964-2415

AMIGO! HALLOWEEN 2025
October 31 (Fri) at 5:00 p.m. Halloween party at AMIGO! in Bushi for children aged four or over up to the 6th graders. Enjoy a marimba concert and fun games. Numbers are limited to the first 50 children and their parents. Fee is 500 yen. Apply with the fee at AMIGO! on and after October 3 (Friday). Inquiries: AMIGO!  Tel:04-2931-3500

This Month’s Tax Payment (Due Date: July 31 )

・Resident Tax (市県民税shikenminzei)

*“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. Name of hospital Specialized in Address Tel. Name of hospital Specialized in Address

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.
 

Information Desk for Foreign Residents

Located on the second floor of the City Office.  English: Every Tuesday, and 2nd & 4th Friday (by appointment), Spanish: Every Wednesday 
Chinese: October 2 and November 6 (First Thursday of the month). 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 (needs to make friends with International Friendship Society first) are welcome.

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