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Topics of the month, March 2026

 4000 YEN-WORTH GIFT COUPON FOR EVERYBODY THIS MONTH!

 Chinese Language Service Discontinued

 Immigration reviews now taking a longer time

 I-HOP International House of Pupils

 PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN UNDERWAY

 FILE YOUR FINAL TAX RETURN by the 16th of this month

 SPECIAL ‘SATURDAY’ TAX COUNTER

 SEIBU RAILWAY TO INCREASE FARES ON MARCH 14TH

 SUBSIDY FOR SCHOOL EXPENSES

 RESULTS OF LOWER HOUSE ELECTION

 SUNDAY & HOLIDAY MEDICAL SERVICES

 Events

 Shimin-ka Opening

 Information Desk for Foreign Residents

 4000 YEN-WORTH GIFT COUPON FOR EVERYBODY THIS MONTH!

Using the government's "Special Grant for Regional Revitalization and Priority Support for Price Rise Countermeasures," Iruma City will distribute 4,000 yen worth of gift certificates to all residents. Eligible recipients are those have registered in Iruma City as of January 1, 2026. 

The coupon will be distributed from late March and on as card-type gift certificates. There is no need to make an application. You can use it by presenting the QR code displayed on your card or smartphone at participating stores. The coupon is valid from March to the end of August.

For inquiries, please contact the Iruma City Life Support Gift Certificate Call Center at 0570-032323 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.PM on weekdays.

 Chinese Language Service Discontinued

For over 30 years, Iruma City's Information Desk for Foreign Residents has been a point of contact for everyday consultations for residents. Advisors are available in English every Tuesday (and by appointment, 2nd & 4th Friday) and in Spanish every Wednesdays, providing advice on issues such as taxes, residence status, and school education, as well as interpretation for legal advice.

However, as of this month, Chinese-language consultations, which had previously been available on the first Thursday of every month, have been discontinued due to low usage. For Chinese-language consultations, please use Saitama Information & Support (SIS) Tel:048-833-3296. We apologize for the inconvenience. 
Inquiries: Chiiki Shinko-ka (Section for Community and Culture)

 Immigration reviews now taking a longer time

Recently, Information Desk has received many inquiries from those worried about not receiving the results of their immigration application. Immigration officials said to us that the number of applications has increased sharply, which is why it is taking longer to process them.

Note that, as long as you have applied for an extension and have a stamp on the back of your zairyu card indicating that your application has been filed, you can stay in Japan for two months after the expiration date waiting for the results. This is called a special period of stay (tokurei kikan). So wait a bit more please.

 I-HOP  International House of Pupils
Spring Tutoring Room for Non-Native Children on March 26 (Thu) & April 6 (Mon)

For each school break between semesters, Iruma International Friendship Society offers a tutoring session for students whose mother tougue is not Japanese. 
This spring, the class is scheduled on the day of closing selemony of the school year, March 26 (Thu) at 1:30 p.m. and on April 6 (Mon) at 9:00 a.m.. Students can bring any subjects they want to study with us, or we will provide teaching materials suitable for summarizing each grade level. And of course some fun times with tea and sweets. 
The venue is the assembly house of Iruma Ekimae Plaza (5-minute walk from Iruma-shi Station). TUITION IS FREE! 
Take this opportunity to overcome your weaknesses in studying, and to see your friends from around the world. Registration and Inquiries: International Friendship Society Tel:04-2964-1111 ext. 2147 Mail:i-society@city.iruma.lg.jp

 PUBLIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN UNDERWAY

Iruma City is reviewing the services and functions of its public facilities in line with social conditions and resident needs, and is accordingly renovating and relocating facilities. Building renewals are also being planned accordingly.

City Hall is scheduled for completion in May 2027

Construction will continue in fiscal year 2026, with the aim of completing the new government building in mid-May 2027.

Construction of a New Seibu Junior High School Building

Seibu Junior High School and Noda Junior High School have merged to form the new Seibu Junior High School. Currently, the old Noda Junior High School building is being used, but demolition work is underway to construct a new building on the former Seibu Junior High School site. The school is scheduled to open in fiscal year 2029.

Kurosu Chiku Center

Reconstruction has started, with completion scheduled for March 2027. During the reconstruction work, district center operations will be carried out at the former Kurosu branch of JA Irumano. 
Inquiries: Kokyo Shisetsu Management-ka

 FILE YOUR FINAL TAX RETURN by the 16th of this month

Tax returns for the year 2025 should be filed by March 16 (Mon). You can do the filing procedure at Iruma City Hall on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to March 16. Also, at Tokorozawa Taxation Office (Tokorozawa-shi Namiki 1-7), consultation tables open on weekdays until March 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; you need to pick up an appointment number by Taxation Office’s official LINE account (QR code→) or on the day. Bring your Gensen Choshu-Hyo, and other supporting documents such as documents relating to dependents, a certificate of health insurance/life insurance premium payment, and so on.

The correct report of income is indispensable not only for tax payment, but also for your visa extension and availability of city’s administrative services. Thank you for your cooperation.

 SPECIAL ‘SATURDAY’ TAX COUNTER Opens on March 28 (Saturday)

 The Section for Tax Collection will open its counter on Saturday, March 28 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for those who have difficulty visiting City Hall on weekdays. You can pay city taxes (e.g. residential tax, national health insurance tax), or, by making an appointment by the day before, receive a consultation on tax payments (e.g. for overdue tax bills). Appointment & Inquiries: Shuzei-ka (Section for Collecting City Tax) 

 SEIBU RAILWAY TO INCREASE FARES ON MARCH 14TH

Seibu Railway will increase fares on all lines on March 14 (Sat). From stations within the city to Ikebukuro, fares will increase:
From Musashi-Fujisawa: 420 yen to 490 yen, 
From Iruma-shi & Bushi: from 450 yen to 530 yen, and
From Motokaji: from 490 yen to 560 yen.
Commuter passes purchased by March 13 will remain valid until the end of their validity period. Inquiries: Seibu Railway Tel:0570-005-712

 SUBSIDY FOR SCHOOL EXPENSES

The City subsidizes school expenses such as school lunch fees, school trip fees, and school supplies fees for families with financial difficulty that have children in elementary or junior high school. This subsidy is available through an application and review process, based on your family’s income in the previous year. 

Applications can be made through e-form. For 1st grade students of elementary/junior high schools, a special subsidy for preparation expenses (approximately 50,000/60,000 yen respectively) will be provided when an application is made within April. To apply, you need to have completed your income report for the previous year. Prepare necessary documents (e.g. a copy of the contract of house rent, if applicable) and apply using the barcode on the right. Information Desk for Foreign Residents are happy to help you apply for this program.  Inquiries: Gakko Kyoiku-ka (Section for School Education)

 RESULTS OF LOWER HOUSE ELECTION

The election of members of the House of Representatives was held on February 8 and the results were published.

Inquiries: Senkyo Kanri Iinkai (Election Board)

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.

EVENTS THIS MONTH

FESTIVAL @KENKO FUKUSHI CENTER

March 8 (Sun) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kenko Fukushi (Health and Welfare) center in Kami Fujisawa. You can learn about a healthy lifestyle while enjoying stage performances, foods and games including e-sport as well as quick health checks. No admission fee or prior registration is necessary. Inquiries: Kenko Kanri-ka (Section for Health Management) Tel:04-2966-5511

SPRING FESTIVAL @YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER

March 15 (Sun) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Seishonen Katsudo Center in Koyata. Events include free lunch serving for children, a play park in woods and nordic walking experience and much more. No admission fee or prior registration is necessary. Inquiries: Seishonen Katsudo (Youth Activity) Center Tel:04-2962-1005

NATURE OBSERVATION WALK

March 22 (Sun) at 9:00 a.m. at the natural habitat of dogtooth violets in Ushizawa. Dogtooth violets are said to be survivors of the Ice Age. Meets a temporary parking lot at Ushizawa 10. Twenty minute walk from Bushi staion. No prior registration is necessary. Inquiries: Nogyo Shinko-ka (Section for Agriculture Promotion)

ALIT ‘GENKI’ MARKET

March 28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the lawn area of City Museum ALIT. More than 20 craft makers (ceramic, woods, glass, etc) and food venders gather to exhibit/sell their works and to serve their foods. Inquiries: Iruma Museum Partners Tel:080-3088-0294

SEIBUEN AMUSEMENT PARK 
SPECIAL DAY FOR IRUMA CITIZENS

March 14 (Sat) and 15 (Sun) at Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa. On these days, discounts on the one-day leisure ticket are available at the window to residents, students, and employees of Iruma City. Prices are: ¥3,900 for adults (jr. high school students and older) which is ¥1,000 off the regular price, and ¥2,900 for children (ages 3 to 6th grade) which is ¥700 off the regular price. The tickets include admission to the park and unlimited rides on attractions (some paid attractions excluded). Inquiries: Shoko Kanko-ka (Section for Commerce, Industry and Tourism)

 Shimin-ka Opening on Saturdays: March 14 & 28, 8:30 a.m. to noon

Registration and certification regarding of moving-in/moving-out, juminhyo, koseki and and registered seals; reports of family register-related events (birth, death, marriage, divorce and other)

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. 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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