~Guidebook for Foreign Residents

In the City of Takatsuki~

Takatsuki Living Guide (English)

2016

March 2016

Ver.３

CONTENTS About Takatsuki Living Guide 1Welcome to Takatsuki City 1 1 Precaution against Natural Disasters (１)Disasters 2 (２)In case of Emergency 82 The Various Procedures (１)Resident Registration 12 (２)Necessary Procedures in time with Moving 15 (３)Procedures for Moving outside the City 16 3 In the case of Illness (１) Hospitals and Clinics 18 (２)Medical Insurance 20 (３)Subsidy System for Medical Expenses 23 4 Pregnancy & Child-rearing (１)During Pregnancy 24 (２)After a Childbirth 25 (３)Immunization 27 (４)Consultation and Support for Child-rearing 29 (５)Nursery School・Kindergarten・Certified Kodomoen 31 (６)Elementary and Junior High School 32 5 Daily Life and Housing (１)Rent a House 35 (２)Employment 36 (３)Water Supply and Sewage 37 (４)Garbage/Human Waste 38 (５)Marriage/Divorce 40 (６)Death 41 6 Tax and Pension (１)Tax 43 (２)Pension Systems 44 7 Health and Welfare Plans (１)To get healthy 46 (２)Welfare Systems 46 8 Transportation System (１)The City Bus 48 (２)Trains 49 (３)How to access to Takatsuki City 49 9 Useful Sites for Foreign Citizens 50 10 Information about Facilities 51 11 Consultation Services by Foreign Languages 54 12 Emergency Calls 55

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About Takatsuki Living Guide for Foreign Residents たかつき生活ガイドについて

Essentials for Living in Osaka URL http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/guide.html Welcome to Takatsuki City ようこそ わがまち高槻へ □Rich in Nature, History and Culture Takatsuki City is located almost directly between Kyoto and Osaka in the

northeast of the Osaka Plain. In the north of Takatsuki City, sit the spectacular Hokusetsu Mountains, and toward the south, the rich and breathtaking flow of the Yodo River.

□Toward the realization of a Multi-cultural Integration

Takatsuki City aiming at the realization of a Multi-cultural Society established “The Policy for the Promotion of Multi-cultural Integration in Takatsuki City” in March 2009.

We are striving toward the fulfillment of a Multicultural society, creating an attractive city in which foreign residents can live comfortably.

■Outline of Takatsuki City

●Land Area 105.29sq.km ●Sea Level Peak 678.7m Lowest point3.3m ●Population 355,224 (as of September 30, 2015) ●City Tree (Keyaki) Zelkova ●City Flower (Unhand) Deutzia ●Sister City

Manila City (Philippines) Changzhou City (Republic of China) Toowoomba City (Australia) Masuda City (Shimane prefecture) Wakasa Town (Fukui Prefecture)

Keyaki

Unohana

This guide in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean contains information for foreign people living in Takatsuki City. Since the guide provides information mainly on Takatsuki City, we recommend you to check the Osaka Foundation for International Exchange’s (Essentials for Living in Osaka) which contains general information common for all of Osaka Prefecture. Please note that various procedures and necessary documents might be changed in the future.

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１ Precaution against Natural Disasters 緊急時の対応

(１)Disasters ①Earthquakes

Many earthquakes happen in Japan. It is important to be prepared on an every-day basis just in case an earthquake happens. When an earthquake happens, check the extent of the damages on the television or radio, and do not be confused by rumors or groundless information.

Preparing for Earthquakes To prevent cabinets or bookshelves from falling down, secure them to walls with L-shaped brackets.

Prepare an emergency kit that you can take with you.

※see p5

Confirm municipal designated evacuation places and ways of escape. ※see p3

Prepare an emergency supplies.

※see p5

【Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu)072-674-7314

If earthquake occurs 1）Hide yourself under the table. ・Protect your head. ・Do not rush outside.

2) Open all windows and doors to secure an

escape route. ・The doors might be distorted due to the earthquake, and might not open.

After the tremors stop 1) Calmly put out all fires. ・Turn off the main gas tap. ・Put out fires. ・If you can’t, evacuate

as soon as possible

2) Do not go outside

3) Do not be misled by false rumors.

※see p6

4) Take minimal personal items with you, do not evacuate by car. Evacuate on foot.

5) Be careful yoshin (after-shocks), tsunamis (tidal-waves) and landslides. ・Avoid narrow streets, fences and rivers.

L-Safety catch

Safety catch

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②Flood

After a heavy rain, riverbanks could collapse and a flood could occur because of the river rising. Try to get reliable information and evacuate as soon as possible if you feel danger.

１)Evacuate in the outfits which do not restrict your movements.

(1)Protect your head with a helmet or protective cotton hood.

(2)Wear cotton long-sleeves shirt and trousers.

(3)Wear fatigue gloves. (4)Wear comfortable and big solid

shoes. (5)Make your evacuation baggage as

small as possible and carry it in a rucksack to keep both hands free.

2) Watch your step. ・As you cannot confirm safe places on Flooded roads walk carefully with a long bar instead of a cane.

3) Pay attention to safety under the water.

・The depth to which you can walk , 70cm for men and 50cm for women in general.

・If it is difficult to evacuate to the

designated evacuation area, make an emergency escape to the 3rd or upper floor of the nearest tall and solidly constructed building.

4) Try not to evacuate alone. ・Close each other’s bodies with a rope

not to get separated and take refuge in a group.

・Keep your eyes on a child.

5) To secure safely for elderly or sick person caring on one’s back, for small children to wear a swim ring.

6) Avoid evacuating by car, because there is a danger you will not be able to move in a flood.

【Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu)072-674-7314

Evacuation Sites In case of evacuation, there are 126 refuge locations in the city, which have been designated in advance as “Regional evacuation sites”, such as an elementary school or junior high school, kindergartens, public halls and community centers.

For more details, check the City website or Takatsuki Disaster Prevention Map. Website search guide Front page: （http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp）>安心・安全>避難場所・施設 【Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu) Tel072-674-7314

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③Typhoon(台風)

④Be prepared for natural disasters

※“A Relief Card ”providing helpful information necessary in case of

emergency is the last page of the guide. Carry this card at all times to be prepared for a natural disaster.

In Japan from June through October, there are many typhoons that bring strong winds and torrential rain which can cause landslides and flood damage. When a typhoon approaches, pay close attention to the weather forecast and typhoon tracking reports. You should try to stay inside.

【Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu)Tel 072-674-7314

When a typhoon occurs 1) Pay attention to the weather forecast on TV or radio.

2) Be sure to close your shutter. Be sure to remove or secure any items

outside your house such as potted plants or laundry poles which may be blown down.

3) Be prepared for a blackout. A flashlight, a portable radio, etc. should be kept.

Water supply might be cut off in a high building.

4) Be prepared for emergency packages, in

case of evacuation.

1) In an emergency, in order to remain calm, it is a good idea to talk with the family and decide the division of roles between family members.

To be confirmed by family ・The safest place in your house. ・Check the First aid goods and fire. ・The person leading infants and the elderly. ・Confirmation of evacuation routes and shelter. ※see p3 ・Keep things you need to take with you in an emergency in a convenient place.

※see p5 ・Meeting place and how to contact your family.

2) Filled out in Japanese make a note of the information required in an emergency, let’s always carry. Let’s keep it in the Emergency Supplies. In a pinch, use this note; please ask the cooperation of people nearby who can speak Japanese.

What you note for an emergency. ・Address ・Name ・Home phone number, a mobile number.

・The name of family members and the telephone number of family members. ・The name and telephone number of the nearest Evacuation site. ・The meeting place if family are separated.

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⑤Voice Mail Service in Emergencies “Dial 171”

This service is available only when it is difficult to make telephone calls because of a big earthquake of “intensity 6 lower” or bigger earthquake and other disasters.

１

recording (ろくおん)

General phone Public phone Mobil phone PHS INS

１Recording

２Playback

１７１ ２

playback

（□□□）－□□□－□□□□

Dial the telephone number for both callers inside and outside the disaster area, dial the phone number of person in the disaster site starting from the area code.

Record your message within 30 seconds after the sound.

Listen

“Emergency supplies.” In case of evacuation, put together necessities and store them at an easily accessible place. ・Using a rucksack(backpack)is best, because it allows you to have both hands free. ・A reasonable weight :15kg for men and 10kg for women.

Valuables Cash/bankbooks/ Health insurance card/credit cards

Supplies Underwear/paper diaper/tissues wet tissue/can opener/lighter/thick cotton gloves/baby bottle/ toiletries /sanitary product/

Emergency food/water Canned food /instant noodles/crackers bottled water, etc.

Flashlight Standby batteries/candles

Portable radio Light and small size backup batteries a lot

“Emergency Stockpiles.” Prepare enough to sustain your family for three days at least until disaster restoration.

Emergency Foodstuffs Non-cooking/ simple cooking food/retort-packed food/ canned food/ instant food/chocolate, etc.

Water Prepare bottles or cans of mineral water as drinking water (3 liters per person per day.) Keep your

bathtub filled with water, so you can use it as daily life water.

Daily necessities Portable cooking stove/ Propane gas /solid fuel/ toilet paper/blanket/ sleeping bag/a disposable pocket warmer, etc. ※prepare spare cylinder.

First Aid Kits Plasters/bandages/disinfectants Vulnerary/antipyretic/cold medicine Etc. *Prepare regular medication for the elderly and the sick

And the sick.

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⑥Information concerning Disaster

Evacuation warning and advisory When there is the possibility of a disaster, the mayor and chief of police, etc. will

issue an evacuation warning or advisory. You should confirm the locations of the evacuation site in advance. Evacuation site can be checked on the Takatsuki City HP, etc.

Takatsuki City Disaster Prevention Map (in Japanese) (List of evacuation places or related facilities in an emergency) Website search guide Front page:http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp>安心・安全>避難場所・施設

Television ・NHK General Television ・NHK World Television (satellite Television:BS1,BS2, Premium NHK news, Information Programs (in English) ・Takatsuki Cable TV

Local news and information ＜For persons who have a contract which Cable TV＞

Radio ・FM CoCoLo (76.5MHz) URL http://cocolo.jp/

13 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai Indonesian, Pilipino, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Sinhalese

・FM NHK2 (82.8MHz)

5 languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese ・FM NHK (88.1MHz) ・AM NHK1 (666KHz)

TV and radio stations etc. that provide disaster information You can get updated information on warning, advisory and the weather that the Metrological Agency announces on TV, radio and internet. ※Advisories are announced when there is a risk that a disaster could happen.

Warnings are announced when there is a risk that a serious disaster could happen. Warnings more than Advisories implies a situation where vigilance is necessary, but that does not mean that you can relax when it is only an advisory. You should pay attention to weather reports on TV and radio frequently, and prepare for natural disaster.

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Internet ・Ministry of International Affairs and Communications, Fire and Disaster Management

Agency URL http://www.fdma.go.jp/index.html ・NHK World Radio Japan on-line URL http://www.nhk.or.jp/rj →Overseas broadcasting, ”NHK World Radio Japans” is re-edited and provide voice

with the internet. (13 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, etc.)

・NHK World Daily News URL http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/index.html →Foreign news (NHK World Radio Japan on-line) (8 languages)English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish,

Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, French

ARE YOU READY? Evacuation Preparation Information (hinan junbi joho) ・There is a risk of damage by disaster. Please contact your family and

prepare an emergency supplies to take with you. Also start to voluntarily temporarily evacuate to a higher area in the house or a place away from slopes and near safer places.

Evacuation Advisory ・ To prevent the spread of damage caused by the disaster, please go

immediately to your nearest emergency shelter. Evacuation Instructions ・ The situation is potentially very dangerous. Please complete your

evacuation promptly while pay attention to the conditions around you.

・Osaka Disaster Prevention Net Takatsuki version URL http://www-cds.osaka-bousai.net/takatsuki/index.html →At the site of Osaka disaster prevention, you can see emergency information

and evacuation advice or directive about Takatsuki. In 3 languages: English, Chinese, Korean

The City is offering Disaster prevention information by mails in 3 languages, English, Chinese, Korean.

For more details, check the website of Takatsuki. ・Takatsuki City Home pages “Disaster/Emergency Information”( Kinkyu/Saigai

Jyoho) Website search guide Front page( http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp/) 緊急・災害情報 →Emergency information in the event of a disaster, you can check website Takatsuki, from

disaster and emergency information.

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(２)In case of Emergency

① Call a person in a laud voice

If there has been an accident or there is a fire, alert your neighbors and ask for assistance.

にほんご

Japanese

はっせい

Utterance

えいご

English

火事だ

かじだ

Kaji-da There’s a fire!

救急車

きゅうきゅうしゃ

kyukyusya Ambulance!

泥 棒

どろぼう

Do ro bo u Thief!

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② Emergency Dial 緊急ダイヤル

The telephone which can be used

If you need to contact the police because a crime has occurred, or there is a traffic accident, dial 110.

If you need a fire engine or an ambulance because of a fire and illness, dial 119. Both the police and fire/medical assistance are available 24 hours a day.

110 is the number to the Police Headquarter Command Post, and 119 are to the Fire Department Command and Control Center. They will take your call, and arrange a police car, fire engine, or ambulance in case of emergency.

You can dial 110 and 119 for free. Even from a public phone, you do not need a phone card or money.

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③ How to call 119 fire ･ emergency

1) Please tell a fire, emergency, or an accident.

2) Please tell the place where the disaster has occurred, your name, and the telephone number currently used.

When a place is not known, please tell the crossing used as a nearby target, etc.

3) Please tell a situation ・fire

What is burning About the person who escaped and was late About a wounded person

・Ambulance What kind of injury What kind of illness Sex Age

④ How to call 110 Crime Thief

1) Please tell what kind of incident and accident have happened.

2) Please tell the place where the disaster has occurred, your name, and the telephone number currently used.

When a place is not known, please tell the crossing used as a nearby target, etc. 3) Please tell a situation

About what time there were an incident and an accident About a criminal's feature

About what having happened now

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※ 注意 Cautions!

119 and 110 are the telephone numbers in an emergency. Please do not use it for consultation or an inquiry. When you cannot speak Japanese, please get those who can speak Japanese to replace a telephone.

※ 緊急日本語 Japanese used for an emergency

助けて(TASUKETE) Help! 泥棒(DOROBOU) Thief/Robber

警察(KEISATSU) Police 火事(KAJI) A Fire! 救急車

KYUUKYUUSHA) Ambulance 病院(BYOUIN) Hospital

急いで(ISOIDE) Please Hurry 止めて(YAMETE) Stop it

出て行って(DETEITTE) Get out of here 痛い(ITAI) Hurts

暴力(BOURYOKU) Violence 病気(BYOKI) Illness

事故(JIKO) Accident 怪我(KEGA) Injury 日本語 話せません (NIHONGO HANASEMASEN) I cannot speak Japanese

The installation of a Fire Alarm A fire alarm reacts to smoke or heat, and warns you of a fire, making a noise. And it is also classified into two types: a residential smoke alarm and a residential heat alarm. Please install a residential smoke alarm at bedrooms, stairs, and hallways. It is recommended to install a heat one at kitchens because a smoke one has a possibility to react the smoke from food. The installation of a fire alarm is required at every house. A fire alarm keeps you and your family safe.

※After June 1st , 2011, it is obliged to install the alarm to all houses.

In a case of rented accommodations, it depends on contracts, generally both lessor and tenant is responsible. Therefore talk with each other and install.

【Inquiries】 Kita fire station (Kita syobosyo) Tel.072-687-0119 Naka fire station (Naka syobosyo) Tel.072-674-7995

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２ The Various Procedures 各種手続きについて (1)Resident Registration

A new Resident Registration System for Foreign Residents started on July 9, 2012.

The Alien Registration System was abolished, and Residence Records (Jyuminhyo) created for foreign residents as with Japanese residents according to the revision of the basic resident registration law.

Foreign residents will also be issued resident cards or special permanent resident

certificates. However, the alien registration certificates currently in the possession of foreign residents will be deemed, for a certain period, equivalent to the resident card or the special permanent resident certificate.

【Who is eligible for the Resident Record? 】

This register will mainly include those foreign nationals who reside legally in Japan longer than three months, such as mid- to long term residents. It will not apply to those visiting Japan for a short period of time as a tourist.

・Medium to Long-term Residents ・Special Permanent Residents ・Persons granted permission for temporary refuge or provisional stay. ・Persons who may continue to stay transitionally in Japan by birth, or Persons who may continue to stay transitionally in Japan by a loss of Japanese

nationality ①Procedures at Municipal Office

Kind of Notification Mid- to long –term residents

Special Permanent Residents

■Notification (Change) of place of residence ・When entering Japan, those found a place to settle down. ・When changing addresses, etc.

the city hall the city hall

■Notification (Change) of an item other than the place of residence ・Notification of a change of name, date of birth, gender, or

nationality/region. ・☆Application for updating the validity period of the

resident card. Application for issuance and re-issuance of the resident

card.

Regional immigration

the city hall

・Application for period of stay and residence status. Regional immigration

□As for a mid- to long-term resident is different in a reception desk window by a

procedure. ◆Consultations and Guidance regarding Status Procedure as follows. 《Osaka Immigration Bureau 》 ＵＲＬ http://www.immi-moj.go.jp

Tel.06-4703-2100 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00 《Alien Residency Comprehensive Information Center, Osaka》

Tel.0570-013904 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-17:15 1-29-53, Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka *Exit at Cosmo Square Station/Subway Chuo line

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②Switching from the Alien Registration Certificate 1) Mid- to a long- term residents will be switching from their Alien Registration

Certificates to a Resident Card. Ａlien Registration Certificates of permanent residents have now expired. If you do not

have it, please apply for a resident card.

【Note】Application and delivery location is at the Regional Immigration Bureau. □The Switching deadline

Status of residence Age Valid Period

Permanent Residents

16 years or older

Please go to the Immigration Bureau by July 8, 2015

Less than 16 years old

Please go to the Immigration Bureau by your 16th birthday or by July 8th, 2015, whichever one comes first.

Persons other than permanent residents

16 years or older

Until the end of your period of stay

Under 16 years)

Please apply for it by your 16th birthday or by July 8th 2015, whichever one comes first.

2）As for special permanent residents, switching to a special permanent resident certificate.

Switching deadline of alien registration certificate is shown in the table below. Still, for those who do not have a special permanent resident card, and your alien registration certificate validity period has elapsed, please apply for grants. 【Note】Application and delivery location is at the citizens’ affair division of the city

hall, or branches. □The Switching deadline

Age Application Period Necessary documents 16 years or older

Until《 birthday 》 of the next time confirmation 《 reshuffling 》 application period of the certificate of alien registration for the first day ※The one that comes within three years from the date of enforcement of the revised law confirmation 《 reshuffling 》 application period on the next time until July 8, 2015, those expire at the same day.

・Alien registration Certificate

・Passport, if you have ・1 photo ※16 years or older

Under 16 years

Until the 16th birthday

※Reissue, renewal and Expire date etc. of Special permanent resident certificate.

Items

Validity period or when notify

Necessary documents

Renewal of the Validity period

16 years or older

Renewal *Until The 7th birthday from the date of the latest approval

・special permanent residents certificate ・passport, if you have ・1 photo

Under 16 years)

Until the 16th birthday

Lost

Within 14 days after you notice the loss

・Report certificate *a report of loss or theft etc.

・passport if you have ・1 photo *16 years or older

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Severely damaged or defused)

The reasons that come on ・special permanent residents certificate ・passport if you have ・1 photo *16 years or older

When you hope reissue

When you want to apply for a replacement resident card

・special permanent residents certificate ・passport if you have ・1 photo *16 years or older ・A 1,300 yen revenue stamp *Upon issuance

□Notification of a change of an item other than the place of residence. In case you change your name or your nationality /region, be sure to notify the change at a Regional Immigration office within 14 days of the change. Please bring your passport, one photo, and special permanent resident certificate and Identity verification document. ③When entering Japan

Please notify at the city hall with your resident card within 14 days of finding a place to settle down.

④Notification (change) of a place of residence Please process at the city hall within the following period.

Condition Period Necessary documents Moving in (another municipality ⇒Takatsuki)

Within 14 days from the moving day

・Moving out certificate ・☆Resident Card, etc. ・★ My number Notification card or Individual number card

Change of addresses(within Takatsuki city)

Within 14 days from the moving day

・☆Resident Card, etc. ・★ My number Notification card or Individual number card

Moving out (Takatsuki ⇒another municipality)

The day of moving out From about 14 days before moving to 14 days after moving

・ID of the person like ☆ resident card, driver’s

license

Although the procedure is possible by application of the same household, in the notification of moving in, you need a resident card of all members of household.

Those who go through a national health insurance procedure, etc., please bring Insurance Card.

★My number notification card and Individual number card From October 2015, “the My Number” system (social security/taxation number) has started. My Number is one number assigned to each person, this card is important for administrative procedures at the city hall and public offices. My Number is also issued to foreigners with a resident register. The notification card shows the Individual number. You can apply for the Individual Number Card as ID, if you desire one. You can apply for My Number notification card or Individual Number card. To obtain a Notification card or Individual Number card of My Number, you will need to proceed to the office of residence change. ⑤Issuance of Copies of the Residence Register

After the revisions have been enacted, it will be possible to obtain copies of the

Residence Record (Juminhyou) listing all members of households that consist of Japanese residents and/or foreign residents. Please ask for copies at the citizens’ affairs division, branches and administrative

service corners. 【Inquiries】 Citizens’ Affairs Div. No.2 (Shimin Ka 2ban) Tel.072-674-7061

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As for the proof of such registration history, nationality, place of residence and

name that have been described in the alien registration card, date of landing permission, the place of birth, etc., please make a request for disclosure to the Ministry of Justice. 【Submit or send a disclosure request at:】

Section of Personal Information Protection, Secretarial Division, Minister’s Secretariat (Homusho Daijinkanbou Hishoka Kojin Joho Hogo Kakari) Address: 1-1-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-3580-4111 (extension) 2034 Opening hours: weekdays 9:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

(２)Necessary Procedures in time with moving

A Moving -in･･･From other cities/countries to Takatsuki City B Moving-out･･･Takatsuki City to other city/Country C Change of residence･･･Change of residence within the City D As needed･･･Whenever you need during your stay in Takatsuki City.

Procedure Notification Window No. When needed Eligible

Registering a seal

Citizens’ Affairs Div. No.3 Tel.072-674-7064

D Any time Those over 15 years old who is registered as a non-Japanese resident ※Please inquire for details

National Health Insurance ※see p20

National Health Insurance Div. No.7－① Tel.072-674-7075

A moving-in B moving-out C change of residence

Those who have not joined an employee insurance or other public insurance

Medical Insurance for Latter Stage of Senior Citizens ※see p21

Medical Benefits Div. No.9-① Tel.072-674-7178

A moving-in B moving-out

・Age 75 and over ・Age 65 and over with designated handicaps ※Please inquire for details

Nursing Care Insurance ※see p22

Senior Citizens’ Nursing Care Insurance Div. No.10 Tel .072-674-7167

A moving-in B moving-out C change of residence

A person who Recipients and applicants

Subsidy System for Medical Expenses ※see p23

Medical Benefits Div. No.9-① Tel .072-674-7178

A moving-in B moving-out C change of residence

There is various assistant systems, please inquire for details. There are income restrictions.

It is advisable to ask someone who understands Japanese to go along with you.

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(３)Procedures for moving Other than the City Hall Procedure for contents Contact to

Water

Open and Close

Waterworks Department, Charge Div., Customer service Center [Suido Bu Ryokin ka OkyakuSama Senta]Tel.072-674-7890 At nighttime, public holidays service Tel.072-674-7911 Website search guide Front page(http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp)>くらしの情報>都市基盤>水道＞お客様へ＞開栓・閉栓の手続き

Gas

Open and Close

Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. Customer Service Center Tel.0120-594-817 ＵＲＬ http://www.osakagas.co.jp/index.html ※English site

Electricity

Beginning of use

Kansai Electricity Power Co. Takatsuki Sales office Tel.072-676-3131 ＵＲＬ http://www.kepco.co.jp/index.html ※English site

Fixed Phone

New Relocation

NTT Takatsuki Sales Office Tel.116 English Tel.0120-364-463 ＵＲＬ http://www.ntt-west.co.jp/ ※English site

National Pension ※see p44

Citizens’ Affairs Div. National Pension No.6 Tel .072-674-7073

A moving-in B moving-out (departure) C change of residence

Everyone aged 20 to 60 and having foreign registration who is not insured by the employer is required to enroll.

Child allowance/Child rearing allowance

Childrearing Div. Tel .072-674-7174

A moving-in B moving-out

There is an income restriction to get the allowance, please inquiry for details.

Infant Medical Medical Subsidy for the Family with Single Parent

Childrearing Div. Tel .072-674-7174

A moving-in B moving-out C change of residence

There are the requirements such as income restrictions to be treated. ※Please inquire for details

Elementary and Junior High School ※see p32

Education Board School Affairs Div. Tel .072-674-7627

A moving-in B moving-out C change of residence

Those who want to go to Elementary and Junior High School

Entering Kindergartens ※see P31

Nursery School and Kindergarten Administration Div. Tel .072-674-7692

A moving-in D as needed

Those who want to enter Kindergartens ※Please inquire for details

Entering Nursery Schools ※see p31

Nursery School and Kindergarten Administration Div. Tel .072-674-7692

A moving-in D as needed

Those who want to enter Nursery Schools ※Please inquire for details

Human waste Treatment ※see p38

Resource recycling Promotion Div. Charge team Tel. 072-674-7193

B moving-out

Those who need to dispose of human waste or pay the disposal fee of night-soil. ※Please inquire for details

Motorized bicycles ※see p43

Tax Administration Div. No.20 Tel .072-674-7134

A moving-in D as needed

Those who want to continue riding the bicycles(50~125cc)

Senior City Bus Pass

Senior Citizens’ Welfare Div. Tel .072-674-7166

A moving-in B moving-out

Target: those over 70 years old

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Post Offices

Forwarding report

Takatsuki Post Office ℡ 072-674-9669 Takatsuki Kita Post Office ℡ 072-684-7565 ＵＲＬ http://www.post.japanpost.jp/index.html ※English site

Banks

Change of address

Each Bank ※Those who have bank accounts in Japan.

Credit Card

Change of address

Each Credit Company ※Those who have credit cards issued in Japan.

Internet Contracts with providers

Each Provider ※There are cases where apartments already have the line.

Mobile Phone

Change of address

Each Mobile Phone Company ※Those Who contracted with them in Japan.

Japanese in daily life ・ありがとう(ARIGATOU) THANK YOU ・おはよう(OHAYOU) GOOD MORNING

・こんにちは(KON-NICHIWA) HI/HELLO ・すみません(SUMIMASEN) EXCUSE ME

・ごめんなさい(GOMEN-NASAI) SORRY ・私(WATASHI) I

・夫(OTTO) HＵSBAND ・妻(TSUMA) WIFE

・子ども(KODOMO) CHILD ・学校(GAKKOU) SCHOOL

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3 In the Case of Illness 病気になったときについて

(1) Hospitals and Clinics 診療所と病院 ①Ｍedical institution in Japan

②Search for Medical Institution 医療機関を探す

Medical institutions in Japan are largely of two types: large hospitals with well-equipped facilities for examination and admission; and smaller, local clinics (in or shinryojo) for ordinary consultation and care. We recommend that first you have a medical examination at a local clinic, and then receive professional treatment in a large hospital, if necessary.

Although doctors may speak English to some extent, most of the procedures and the documents are in Japanese. It is advisable to ask someone who understands Japanese to go along with you.

1）Osaka Medical Information Service for Foreign Residents →Hospitals where treatment can be received in foreign languages can be found

by using the search system in each language of OFIX (Osaka Foundation of International Exchange) Website.

URL http://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/iryo/medicalinfo/index.htm

2) AMDA International Medical Information Center Kansai →Medical information is provided on the phone (facilities services in foreign

languages, medical and welfare systems, etc.) URL http://amda-imic.com/ ℡ 03-5285-8088

Clinics

They usually do not have hospitalization facilities. Many are open in the mornings and late afternoons of weekdays.

Minor ailments such as colds or stomachaches

Having a good rapport with a local doctor

Hospitals

They are equipped with hospitalization facilities. Many are open for outpatients on weekday mornings.

Serious injuries and illnesses

See a doctor in a large hospital if you feel seriously ill.

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③When you are suddenly taken ill at night and holidays.

④What to Bring with You

Takatsuki Shimamoto holidays and nighttime emergency clinic 11-1, Minamiakutagawa-cho, Takatsuki Tel. 072-683-9999

・Internal medicine/pediatrics/surgery weekdays 21:00～7:00the next morning time in until 6:30am the next morning Saturday 15:00～7:00the next morning time in until 6:30am the next morning Sundays & Holidays

10:00～12:00 14:00～17:00 19:00～7:00 the next morning acceptance until 6:30am the next morning

※Traffic accidents and industrial accidents will not be dealt with. ※House calls and hospitalization will not be possible.

・Dentist Sundays & Holidays 10:00～12:00

14:00～17:00 acceptance until 16:30pm ※Treatment requiring techniques such as dental prostheses repair will not be available. ※House calls or outpatient treatment will not be possible.

Service is available only in Japanese. It is recommended that you bring along someone competent in Japanese. It will not be available other than at a predetermined time and date.

1) Health Insurance Card →Without health insurance, you will be liable to pay the full amount. Even if you have joined a health insurance plan, if no insurance card is presented upon request, you will be liable to pay the full amount for that time.

2) Money

→Medical examination will be charged.

3) Patient registration card →If you got an examination at the same hospital /clinic before.

4) Referral →If you have a referral form from other medical institutions.

5) Free Medical Care Certificate →If you have it, please bring it. ※see p21

Persons of short-stay should take documents such as their Resident Card, passport etc.

In the case of an emergency, persons of short stay should confirm their private medical insurance. However, please note that if you have not joined the Japanese public medical insurance, you will be temporarily liable to pay the full amount of medical expenses.

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(２)Medical Insurance 医療保険

①Public Medical Insurance plans in Japan All those living in Japan must be covered by some form of insurance.

There are two Medical Insurance Systems in Japan: “Social Insurance System” for those working at a company or office; and “National Health Insurance System” for those uncovered by the social Insurance System. Persons insured by public medical insurance are generally required to pay only

part of the actual medical cost incurred (30% of the national flat rate.) However, if a person receives medical treatment without such insurance, they will have to cover all the cost incurred.

②National Health Insurance National Health Insurance is applicable to persons not included in employee insurance plans.

Every foreign national who is registered in the Basic Resident Register is required to enroll in National Health Insurance. An exception is made for people visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, or medical activity. And a person whose period of stay was less than 3 months when he or she arrived in Japan, but who can prove that he or she will be living in Japan for longer than 3 months, needs to enroll in the National Health Insurance. If any of the incidents listed above occur, please complete the necessary procedures within 14 days at the Insurance Department of the city hall. There may be cases where you will not receive insurance benefits unless you file a notification within 14 days. You have to pay the full amount of the medical expenses.

【When you need to notify】 Circumstance Items Required

When to join

When you move to Takatsuki City ※First, notify the Citizen Affairs

Div. of the change or address

Seal(mitome-in), Passport, Resident Card etc.

When you stop the social health insurance

Seal(mitome-in), Passport, Resident Card etc. Confirmation of your withdrawal from the health insurance offered by your employer

When you no longer receive public assistance

Seal, The notice of Cancellation of Public Assistance, Passport, Resident Card, etc.

When a baby is born. Seal, Maternal and Child Health Handbook, parent’s Insurance Card, parent’s Passport and Resident Card, etc.

When to stop

When you leave Japan

Seal, Insurance Card, Document proving the day of leaving Japan

When you move out Takatsuki City Seal, Health Insurance Card

When you join a social Health Insurance plan

Seal, Health Insurance Card, Employee’s Health Insurance Card

Starting to live on Public assistance Seal, Health Insurance Card, The Notice of Starting Public Assistance

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In case of Death Seal, Insurance Card, Death Certificate Receipt you can see the person responsible for the funeral

Others

When you lose the Insurance Card

Seal, Some Identification with photo

When there is a change in the household members of address

Seal, Insurance Card

※If you do not have any seals, your signature is acceptable

③Types of benefits of the National Health Insurance Reason/Situation Content of Benefits

When you are treated for NHI Card Self-Pay Portion of Medical Expenses must pay 30% Those aged 70 to 74 must pay 20% in proportion to an insured person’s income. However, those who were born before the day of April 1, 1944 must pay 10% or 30% due to special measures Newborn, little children before entering elementary school must pay 20%

When you cannot use the NHI Card for some reason

Medical Treatment Expenses

If a person’s self-pay portion for a month exceeds a specified amount

High-Cost Medical Care Benefit

When you give a birth Lump-sum birth allowance When an insured person dies Funeral Expenses When you have a full medical check up A full medical checkup subsidy system

④The Late-stage Medical Care System for the Elderly

【Inquiries】Medical Benefits Div. [Iryo Kyufu Ka]No.9-② Tel.072-674-7079

In Japan, when people become 75 years old, they have their medical insurance terminated and it is automatically switched to the Late-stage Medical Care System for the Elderly.

Foreign nationals who are subject to the Basic Resident Register Law automatically join this system. An exception is made for people visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, or medical activity. Please take note that a person whose period of stay is less than 3 months when he or she arrived in Japan and has no residence record, but who can prove that he or she will be living in Japan for longer than 3 months needs to enroll. Those aged 65 to 74 are also eligible to be covered by the system if they prove they can be recognaized as specified disorders after submission of relevant application.

【Inquiries】Medical Benefits Div.[Iryo Kyufu Ka]No.9-① Tel.072-674-7178

【Inquiries】National Health Insurance Div. [Kokumin Kenko Hoken Ka] No.7-① Tel.072-674-7075

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⑤Nursing Care Insurance 介護保険

Eligibility ※In principle, all foreign

residents registered in Takatsuki City are obliged to join this system.

Category 1 insured *persons aged 65 or over Category 2 insured *persons aged 40 to 64 who are insured by health care insurance.

Beneficiaries ※Being granted a period of stay

over one year.

Category 1 insured *Person requiring long-term care or support Category 2 insured *Those are certified in need of care and support because of such diseases presenile dementia, vascular brain diseases and specified diseases aged related like a terminal cancer.

Application for “Care required [yo kaigo]” or “Support required [yo shien]”.

An “in-home care support agency”, “a community general support center”, you or your family can make the application.

The Nursing Care Insurance System is a social insurance to support those who need nursing care.

Foreign nationals who are subject to the Basic Resident Register Law automatically join this system. An exception is made for people visiting Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, or medical activity. Please take a note that a person whose period of stay is less than 3 months when he or she arrived in Japan and has no residence record, but who can prove that he or she will be living in Japan for longer than 3 months needs to enroll. To receive the service, a person must first apply to the city hall and ‘Qualification for Nursing Care’ (Kaigo Nintei) must be obtained. When using the service, a standard 10% or 20% of the cost should be paid by the

users.

【Inquiries】Senior Citizens’ Nursing Care Insurance Div. [Kaigo Hoken Ka] Tel.072-674-7167

⑥Payment of the Insurance Premiums Payment slips will be sent by the City office. Please make the payment before the due date at a bank, a post office or a convenience store. For national health insurance premiums, you can pay also at convenience stores. Payment by automatic deductions are recommended to avoid being overdue. For more information: Nationatl Health Insurance Collection team. 【Inquiries】National Health Insurance Div.[Kokumin Kenko Hoken Ka] No.7-② Tel.072-674-7076

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(3) Subsidy Systems for Medical Expenses 医療助成制度

① Takatsuki City Subsidy Systems for Medical Expenses

Types of the Systems Inquiries Medical Subsidy for the elderly

Medical Benefits Div.9-① Tel.072-674-7178

Medical Subsidy for those with disabilities

Medical Subsidy for hospital meal fees (except that to be borne by the insured) Medical Subsidy for Family with Single Parent Childrearing Div. Tel.072-674-7174 Medical Aid for Child medical payment ※For more details, Medical Benefits Div.[Inyo Khufu Ka] /Child Div.[Komodo Ikusei Ka]

②Others Subsidy Systems for Medical Expenses

Refund for Medical Expenses Abroad →You are also entitled to file a claim for medical expenses to be refunded for

illnesses or injuries which occur while abroad. You are required to submit the documents detailing the medical treatment received and the corresponding expenses with their Japanese translation. For details, please ask the provider of your health insurance.

【Inquiries】Medical Benefits Div.9-② Tel.072-674-7079 ※Social Health Insurance: Please ask the section of the company in charge.

The National Health Insurance, Nursing care insurance, etc. are operated for the purpose of that be devoted to the cost of medical expenses and long-term care insurance when you need at the time of nursing care and illness or injury.

If people fail to pay the insurance premiums, not only would it be unfair to others insured under the same scheme, but also the insurance system itself would collapse.

In order to maintain the health insurance system that provides secure medical treatment and nursing care, please pay the insurance premiums before the due date.

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４ Pregnancy, Child-rearing 妊娠・子育てについて

(１)During Pregnancy ①Issue of The Maternal and Child Health Handbook

②Places of distribution of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook

③Health Check-ups and classes for Expectant Mothers ・About prenatal checkups In Takatsuki, 14 vouchers for prenatal care consultations are given as part of a grant for medical examination expenses.

・About the mam/dad classroom The mom/dad classroom features talks from midwives, nutritionist and dentists, maternity gymnastics, and practice baby bathing. Since it is also an opportunity to make friends, please join.

Check-ups Eligible Residents Ways of inform Health Check-ups for Expectant Mothers [individually medical checkup]

Expectant mothers The Maternal and Child Health Handbook and its additional volume attached medical examination tickets

Classes Eligible Residents Ways of inform “Mother and Father Classes [Appointment]

Expectant mother s and fathers

The Maternal and Child Health Handbook /separate volumes

When pregnancy has been determined, notify the place below to receive “The Maternal and Child Health Handbook (Boshi-Kenko-Techo). This is an important handbook in which health examination results for the mother and the child and immunization history will be recorded. Medical Consultation Coupons for expectant mothers and babies are also attached. Those who applied for the handbook in other cities before

moving Takatsuki City, please get separate volumes, etc. at the place below.

Health Center, Seibu Health Center

It is very important to have a periodic checkup during pregnancy to monitor the mother’s health and the status and development of the fetus. For a healthy pregnancy and childbirth, be sure to receive regular health checkups.

The Maternal and Child Health Handbook is available in foreign languages. For more information, please contact the Child Health Division.

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(２)After a Childbirth 子どもが生まれたら ①Notification required

Notification Period Items Required Inquiries The Birth Registration

Within 14 days after birth Include the day of birth

・Birth Certificate ※１ ・Maternal and Child Health

Handbook

Citizen’ Affairs Div. No.4[Shimin Ka] ℡072-674-7056

【Mid- to long-term residents】 If you want to stay in Japan for more than 60 days, you are required to apply for the status of residence permit to the Immigration Bureau within 30 days after birth.

【Special permanent residents】 Please apply for special permanent residence permit to the City hall within 60 days after birth. ※Required items ・A proof of the report of a birth ・A copy of the Resident Records (juminhyo)of the child

who was born ・Special Permanent Resident Certificate of either birth

parents

Health Insurance Plan

Within 14 days after birth

・Health Insurance Card ・Maternal and Child Health Handbook

National Health Insurance Div. No.7-① [Kokumin Kenko Hoken Ka] ℡072-674-7075

※Regarding Social Insurance, Please inquire at your workplace

Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant

Within 2 years after birth

・Health Insurance Card ・An original of documents on a system of direct payment of Childbirth ・The bank account for payment of

the head of a household ・Receipts・A detailed statement of The delivery costs

Medical Benefits Div. No.9-② [Iryo Kyufu Ka] ℡072-674-7079

※Regarding Social Insurance, please inquire at your workplace

Child Medical Certificate

Within 1 month after birth

・Health Insurance Card ※2

Childrearing Div. [kodomo Ikusei Ka] Tel.072-674-7174

Child Allowance Within 15 days after birth

・Health Insurance Card ・The bank account for payment ・Income Certificate ・Seal ※3

Childrearing Div. [kodomo Ikusei Ka] Tel.072-674-7174

【①~③Inquiries】Child Health Div.

①→Takatsuki City Health Center Tel.072-661-1108 ②→Takatsuki City Western Area Health Center Tel.072-696-9460

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※１ It is needed by the doctor or midwife . ※２ If you report after one month, it cannot be applied to go back to the day of birth. Please apply as soon as possible. ※３ Income certificate is required if you did not live in Takatsuki City as of January 1st

of the year.

②Infant Checkups 乳幼児の健康診査 Checkups Target The How

Infants General Health Checkup [Individual]

Infants under 12 months old

The Maternal and Child Health Handbook and its additional volume attached medical examination tickets

Infants Later stage General Health Checkup [Individual]

9 months ～12months old babies

When infants at the age of 4 months old have checkups, medical examination tickets are issued.

Checkups Target The How 4 months old Infants Checkup [group]

4 months old infant Individually guide

18 months old Infants Checkup [group]

1 year and 7 months old infants

3 years and 6 months old children [group]

3 years and 7 months old children

※For more information, Child Health Div.･･･see p25 ③Main Classes for Mother and Child･･･By Appointment

Classes Target The How Baby food classes ・Mogumogu classes ・Pakupaku classes

・Mogumogu classes Parents/ guardians of infants in about 4 months to 6 months ・Pakupaku classes Parents/guardians of infants in about 8 months to 11 months

・Mogumogu classes At the time of Notification of 4 months checkup, enclose the guide for classes ・Pakupaku classes Leaflet and recruited in the public relations of the city

Dental Classes for Mother and Child

About 2 year and 7 months old infants and parents/ guardians

Inform individual of the result of the checkup or recruiting by the news letter

Rakko (a sea otter) Club・ Premature baby class

3 months ～1 year and 6 months old: infants born under 2000g and parental guardians

Individually guide Niko Niko Club/Multiple-fetus Class

6 months ～around 2 years months old: infants born as Multiple-fetus and parental guardians

※Other than ②、③ above, we have held such as infants consultation in public halls. For more information, Child Health Div.･･･see p25

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(３)Immunization 予防接種

① Vaccination Coupons

Several months after childbirth, the baby’s immunity and resistance against disease will start to drop. Due to this fact, it is highly recommended that babies receive vaccinations in order to strengthen their own natural immunity.

There are a number of potentially life threatening diseases with serious symptoms and lasting effects.

To help protect your baby from illness, be sure to look into what best vaccinations to take.

The vaccination Coupons will be sent to you about two months after. Those who do not hold vaccination coupons can get health centers, western area health centers, child rearing division and each branch office. 【Inquiries】 Child Health Div.[Kodomo Hoken Ka]・・see P25

In order to support the child’s healthy growth and parenting, nursery staff will

visit the home upon submission of a birth certificate of infants up to 4 months old. Please feel free to consult the staff in confidence about babies and parenting.

※Eligible mothers will be contacted in advance. Please let us know when is inconvenient.

【 Inquiries】 Child Care Support Center 3F[Kosodate Sogo Shien Center] Child and Family Consultation Office ℡072-686-5431

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②list of Routine Immunization 定期予防接種の一覧

Vaccine Number of times Desirable times and intervals

Hib(influenza type B) <Individual immunization > The number of injections and times differs if starting inoculation 7 months after birth.

Initial: 3 times

2 months –under 12 months At intervals of 27days to 56 days

Addition: Once

After initial injection, at intervals of 7 months to 13 months

Pediatrics Pneumococcal <Individual immunization >

The number of injections and times differs if starting inoculation 7 months after birth.

Initial: 3 times

2 months –under 12 months after initial injection, at intervals of more than 27 days

Addition: Once

1 year –under1 year 3 months after initial injection, at intervals of more than 60 days

DPT-IPV (four types combination vaccine)yonshu kongou → diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio <Individual immunization>

Initial: 3 times

3 months-under 12 months At intervals of 20 days to 56days

Addition: Once

After initial injection, at intervals 12 months-18months

BCG <Group immunization > ※Individual vaccination is also possible in some of the medical institutions.

Once 5 months-8 months after birth

MR(measles & rubella mixed vaccine) <Individual immunization >

Stage 1 1 injection

1 year -2 years old

Stage 2 1 injection

Preschoolers between 5 and less than 7 years old

Varicella (chicken pox) <Individual immunization >

Twice After initial injection, 12months-15 months 6 months apart after completion of stage 1

Japanese encephalitis (nihon nouen) <Individual immunization >

Stage 1 Initial: twice

3 years –under 4 years after initial injection, at intervals of 6 days to 28 days

Stage 1 Addition: once

4 years old – under 5 years old and after initial injection, at intervals of about 1 year

Stage 2: once

9 years old –under 10 year old

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Japanese encephalitis (nihon nouen) <Individual immunization >

Preferential measures: Out of the total four times injections, the number of times that you missed.

If a child was born 4/2/1995 – 4/1/2007, he/she will be able to have the injection until 20 years old ※Vaccination interval differs according to vaccination history of the past.

DT vaccine (nisyu kongo) →diphtheria-tetanus vaccine <Individual immunization >

Once 11 years – under 13 years old

※For more information , Child Health Div.[Kodomo Hoken Ka]･･･see p25

(４)Consultation and Support for Child –rearing 子育てに関する相談・支援

①Child-rearing consultation and Support

②ファミリー・サポート・センター

③Consultation about Children and family

Days of opening Mon. ～Sat. Sundays, holidays, the new year’s holidays are closed

Hours of opening 9:00～19:00 ※Play room 10:00～17:00 Usage fee Free

Transportation guide ・Get off at Hankyu Takatsuki City station , 5 minutes’ walk ・Get off at JR Takatsuki station, 5 minute walk ※There is no parking. Please use the public transportation

This facility provides a place where parents and children can come and learn in a relaxed and enjoyable environment with people who can provide consultation and support.

【Inquiries】 Child Care Support Center[Kosodate Sogo Shien Center] 6-3, Kitasono-machi, Takatsuki ℡072-686-3030

②Family Support Center

This membership organization is consist of those people who want to help child-rearing and those people who want to give help child-rearing to help each other’s.

【Inquiries】Inside Child Care Support Center[Kosodate Sogo Shien Center Nai] Takatsuki City Family Support Center ℡072-686-3337

The City accepts the consultation on the anxiety or stress of child-rearing, parent-child relationship, personality and problematic behavior of children who are infant aged 0 to 18 years old.

【Inquiries】Inside Child Care Support Center[Kosodate Sogo Shien Center] 3F

Child and Family Consultation Office. ℡072-686-5431

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④List of other’s Consultation Titles Details Days & Hours Inquires

Consultation on independence support for Single-parent Families ＜Reservation required＞

Problems about life of Single-parent Families

Mon.～Fri. 9：00～17：15

Childrearing Div. Tel.072-674-7832

Interview Educational Consultation ＜Reservation required＞

Problems about childrearing and education, mind, language development, etc.

Mon.～Fri. 10：00~17:00 Phone enquiries

Education Center Jonan Public Hall 3F ℡072-675-0398

Consultation on Babies/Infants

Consultation on Child-rearing, Meals, Health care and Babies/Infants’ Development interview, telephone, visit home

Mon.～Fri. 8：45～17：15

Child Health Div. ・Health Center ℡072-661-1108 ・Western area Health Center ℡072-696-9460

Consultation on Pregnancy, maternity, child-rearing

Consultation on From pregnant period to child-rearing period

Mon.～Fri. 8：45～17：15

Child Health Div. ・Health Center ℡072-661-1108

Consultation on Child and Family

Various kinds of problems Child-rearing, Bullying, Refusal to attend school by Elementary/Junior High school students, etc.

Interview, telephone, home visit

Mon.～Fri. 9：00～17：15

Osaka Prefecture Suita Child and Family Center[Osaka Fu Suita Kodomo Katei Center] ℡06-6389-3526

⑤Others Parenting support center

The City holds enjoyable events or lectures on child-rearing, so that preschool children and parents have a friendly contact with each other’s.

※Please contact child-rearing general support center for more information. ※see p29①

Let us know as soon as possible when you find a child abuse！ Child Care Support Center ≪Takatsuki City Child Abuse Prevention Council≫

Mon.～Sat. 9:00～19:00 ℡072-686-5363

Osaka Prefectural Child Abuse 110 ＜ Osaka-Fu Suita child and Family Center＞

Mon.～Fri. 9:00～17:45 ℡06-6389-2099

Weekdays 17:45 ～ the following day9:00 Sat. San. Holidays are all day long

℡072-295-8737

Consultation office for Children Common national call ＜Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare＞

For 24 hours ℡ 189

※If you do not speak enough Japanese , it is a valid way to ask someone nearby who speaks Japanese for you.

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(5)Nursery Schools, Kindergartens, Certified Kodomoen 保育所・幼稚園・認定こども園等

①Nursery Schools, kindergartens, Certified Kodomoen ・Comparative chart of regional type childcare

No approval for the necessity of childcare Kindergartens

Certified Kodomoen

(If you hope approval for educational standard hours)

Private Public Public Private Applicable Children

Children 3years old to 5years old *Some kindergartens conduct a full 3-year-old Nursery.

School district: no Children can attend any kindergarten out of town.

A 4-year-old/5 year old

School district: yes

3 years to 5 years School district: no Children can attend any certified Kodomoen

Fees Please inquire at each kindergarten.

Fees vary according to parents’ city tax based on the income of the parents/guardian’s income and the age of the child.

School hours

Mondays/Tuesday/Thursday/ Friday

9-14 Wednesday 9-11:30

Please inquire at each institution

Lunch School lunch Box lunch

Box lunch School lunch School lunch / Box lunch

Application Please inquire at each kindergarten.

Application forms distribution from Sep.1 Reception Oct.1-7(except Sat, Sun, & holidays) Please contact us if this is not the case.

Please inquire at each institution

Selection Process

Please inquire at each kindergarten.

If applicants are too many, they will be decided by lottery.

Inquiries Each kindergarten

Nursery and Kindergarten Div. (Hoiku youchien jigyouka) Tel072-674-7692

Each institution

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Approval for the Necessity Childcare

Nursery school Certified Kodomoen (Require submission of Certification of Approval)

Community-based daycare projects

Applicable Children

Infants/children from 57 days old to be before entering elementary school who require childcare because their parents’ work or illness. *Applicable age varies among schools.

Childcare fees

Fees vary according to parents’ city tax based on the income of the parents/guardian’s income and the age of the child.

School hours

Public facilities: Monday to Saturday 7:30-19:00 *Extended nursery service is included.

Other facilities differ according to each facility.

Lunch School lunch How to apply

Any time

Selection Process

A selection is held. If a child is accepted, we will notify the parents by a letter.

Inquires Nursery and Kindergarten Administration Div. tel072-674-7692 ②Subsidy System for Kindergarten Children etc.奨励金等

(6)Elementary and Junior High School 小学校・中学校

①Education System

１）Subsidies for Entrance to Kindergartens Subsidies are available to the guardians of children registered a private

kindergarten. The subsidy amount is based on you municipal resident’s tax. 【Inquiries】Nursery school and Kindergarten Administration Div.[Hoiku Youchien

Jigyo Ka] Tel.072-674-7692

The first nine years of education, 6 years in elementary school and 3 years in junior high school, are compulsory in Japan. It is not mandatory for non-Japan children to attend school. However, if you wish, your children can enter a school. The school year begins in April and runs until the following March. The area in which you live determines which school your child will enter. 【Inquiries】Education Committee School Affairs Div.[Kyouiku Iinkai GakumuKa]

Tel.072-674-7627

２）Subsidies for Guardians of Children Attending Private Kindergartens Subsidies are available to the guardians of children registered at a private kindergarten. The subsidy amount is based on your municipal resident’s tax. 【 Inquiries 】 Nursery & Kindergarten Div. [Hoiku Youchien Jigyou Ka]

Tel.072-674-7692

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②Enrollment

③Changing school

④School Expense Subsidies

Elementary school Junior High School period For 6 years For 3 years School entrance In April when the child

turns 6 In April when the child turns 12

Tuition (including textbooks) Free of charge ※Fees for sub-texts, workbooks, school excursions school lunches must be paid.

Class hours

Weekdays 8:30 to 15:30 ※The time may vary slightly according to the grade level, day and the school

Holidays Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Vacation Summer vacation about 5 weeks

Winter and spring breaks about 2 weeks

※As for National or Private Elementary and Junior High Schools, Please inquire at each school.

Around October, information on school entrance will be sent to the guardians of preschoolers living in Takatsuki City with resident registration. Please apply if you wish to put your child into school. You will receive a notification of entrance in early January.

【Inquiries】Education Boad , School Affairs Div. [Kyouiku Iinkai Gakumu Ka] Tel.072-674-7627

※People who have moved into the city from outside and wish to enter a municipal elementary school should make the necessary application procedures at the Board of education. Please bring your Resident Card.

If you move within or outside Takatsuki City, you should make the necessary changing school procedures at the School Affairs Div.

When you make the procedures to enter a new school, please submit the Student registration certificate and Textbook supply certificate issued in Takatsuki City.

【Inquiries】Education Committee School Affairs Div.[Kyouiku Iinkai Gakumu Ka] Tel.072-674-7627

Financial aid is offered to the guardians for the expenses of school supplies, lunches, trips, etc. as well as medical expenses for specific illnesses. ※There are income restrictions.

【Inquiries】Education Committee School Affairs Div.[Kyouiku Iinkai Gakumu Ka] Tel.072-674-7627

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⑤Support Services for Foreign Children 外国人児童・生徒への支援

⑥After School Child-Care Program(Gakudo hoikushitsu) Target For children from grade 1 to 3 who are without parental

guidance after school because of work or illness. ※Children with disabilities can go to grade 6 under certain conditions.

On school days April 1st ～March 31st ※Schools are closed on Sundays, holidays, April 1～3, Dec.29～

Jan.3 On school hours

Monday～Friday 13:30～18:00 (extended day care) 18:00～19:00

Saturday 8:30～17:00 Spring holidays Summer holidays Winter holidays The anniversary of the school

8:30～18:00 (extended day care) 18:00~19:00 ※Saturday 8:30～17:00

Fees ¥6,500 per month Extended childcare fee ¥1,500 per month

※For more information, contact Childrearing Div. , After school care team.

【Inquiries】Childrearing Div. The After School Care Team [Kodomo Ikusei Ka Gakudo Hoiku Team] Tel.072-674-7656

For children attending elementary and junior high school who cannot fully understand Japanese, in order to help smooth adaption to school life in Japan, the City offers such support as using mother language learning and private conversation with teachers. For more information, contact the school or the board of education. 【Inquiries】Education Board Education Instruction Div.[Kyouiku Iinkai Kyouiku Shido Ka] Tel.072-674-7631

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1) Foundation for Senior Citizen’s Housing Anshin Chintai Shien Jigyo “Anshin Chintai Jutaku”is private lease housing that is registered to accept elderly and non-Japanese. For more details, please make sure Osaka Prefecture HP below.

ＵＲＬ http://www.pref.osaka.jp/jumachi/ansin/house03.html

5 Daily life and Housing 暮らしと住まい

(１) Rent a house 家を借りる

① Public Housing

Kinds of Housing Inquiry Takatsuki city-provided Housing Housing Div.[Jyutaku Ka] Tel.072-674-7525 Osaka Prefectural Housing

Senri management center occupancy service div. 9:00~17:45 weekdays URL http://www.osaka-kousha.or.jp Tel 06-6833-6942

Municipal Housing of Osaka Public Housing ※Rental housing for moderate-income families managed by Osaka Prefectural Housing Corporation

Osaka Prefectural Housing Corporation Prefectural housing management div. offering group weekdays 9:00～17:45 URL http://www.osaka-kousha.or.jp Tel 06-6203-5454

UR Housing ※Rental housing for

moderate-income families constructed and managed by the Urban Renaissance Agency

UR Housing Plaza Takatsuki ℡ 072-686-5533 Wednesday closed English http://www.ur-net.go.jp/sitemap/english.html Chinese http://www.ur-net.go.jp/profile/china/ Koreans http://www.ur-net.go.jp/profile/korea/

② Private Housing Fin

③ Useful Information for Non-Japanese

Finding a house or an apartment to rent is generally done through real estate agents. A real estate agent will guide you or give you information about housing free of charge. If you find a house, you pay the realtor’s fee to the real estate agent and enter into a lease contract. There are systems specific to Japan such as Shiki-kin (refundable deposit) and Rei-kin (non-refundable key money). Please read the contents of the contract carefully before you sigh.

2) Public interested incorporated foundation Japan Educational Exchange and Service “Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.” This is a system to improve the environment for agreeing to be a guarantor by reducing

the guarantor’s burden, so international students can rent private housing more easily.

This is a combination of the householder’s comprehensive insurance and guarantee compensation foundation. They compensate in case a student is charged for loss because of fire, etc. or when guarantor is called upon the landlord to pay the rent debt.

ＵＲＬ http://www.jees.or.jp/index.htm 【Inquiries】Each University

Public housing (koteki jutaku) is provided by the local authorities (prefectural government, municipal government, etc.). They are rented at lower rent for people who have difficulty finding a house. Since there are many applicants to public housing, residents are chosen by lot. To apply for public housing, the applicant must meet income restrictions. Moreover, there are several restrictions to become a candidate. Theefore, please check before applying.

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(2)Employment 仕事

①When you look for work

②Organizations related to work Name Contact Information

Hello Work Ibaraki 《Ibaraki Employment Security Office》

1-12, higashityujyo-cho, Ibaraki Tel.072-623-2551 Fax072-623-2896 Mon.～Fri. 8:30～17:15 ※Saturday, Sunday, Holiday, New years are closed.

Osaka Employment Service Center for foreigners ※They advise foreign students and

other foreign residents regarding either work and/or employment placement.

8-47, Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi Hankyu ground building 16F Tel. 06-7709-9465 Fax. 06-7709-9468 E-mail gaisen@osaka-rodo.go.jp URL http://osaka-foreigner.jsite.mhlw.go.jp/

Japan Student Services Organization 《JASSO》 URL http://www.jasso.go.jp

※8 languages: English, Chinese, Koreans, etc.

Hello Work Internet Service URL https://www.hellowork.go.jp

Hello Work You can make enquiries about employment at Hello Work (free of charge). Also when you need an interpreter, please contact the Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners in advance, as they have English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese interpreters. If you have no restrictions in your visa over occupations or categories of work, you can search for a job in the same way Japanese nationals do.

Work Support Takatsuki [Takatsuki area employment consulting room] ・Takatsuki city general civic exchange center Cross Pal Takatsuki 5F ・Tel.072-684-1112 Fax 072－684－0066 ・Mon. ~ Sat. 10：00～18：00 ※Takatsuki City has established “Work Support Takatsuki” in collaboration

with Hello Work Ibaraki that offers consultation on and introductions to employment. Closed: Sundays, Public holidays and New Year

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(3)Water Supply and Sewage 水道・下水道

①Applying for Water Service

②Payment of Water and Sewage

③When you have trouble with water/Sewage

You are required to notify Takatsuki Waterworks Bureau Water Charge Div. Customer Service Center in advance.

※Be sure to report a change of address, because you may still be charged the basic rate. It is possible to make reports of connections or disconnections on the Internet.

Website search guide Front page(http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp)＞くらしの情報＞都市基盤＞水道＞お客様へ＞開栓・閉栓の手続き

【Inquiries】Waterworks Bureau Water Charge Div. Customer Service Center Tel.072-674-7890 Public holidays and at nighttime Tel.072-674-7911

The Waterworks Bureau will charge the water bill based on volume of water

consumption reading a meter once every two months. Payment notice will be sent the following month after reading a meter, please pay it at the banks or convenience stores. For everyone using sewage lines, a usage fee will also be charged.

【Inquiries】Water：Waterworks Bureau Water Charge Div. Customer Service Center [Suido Bu Ryokin Ka Okyakusama Center]Tel.072-674-7890

Sewage：Sewer & River Planning Div. Control Team [Gesui kasen Kikaku Ka Kanri team] Tel.072-674-7444

Situation Contact The repair of water leaking indoors <The repair sevice is charged>

Designated Water-Works contractors Website seach guide Front page(http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp) ≻くらしの情報＞都市基盤＞水道＞お客様へ＞水道トラブルへの対処＞指定工事業者一覧 Or Indoor Repair Waiting Contractors<Takatsuki city Water and sewage Constractor’s Association, the serice is available 24 hours a day> Tel.072-674-6663

If the water looks turbid or murky Sewer Line Maintenance Div. [Kanro Seibi Ka] Tel.072-674-7922

Clogging of the sewer pipe

Sewer and River Works Div. [Gesui Kasen Jigyou Bu] Tel.072-674-7492

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(4)Garbage/Human Waste ごみ・し尿 ①How to put out garbage

○1

Type Collection day

How to separate and put out your garbage

Burnable Garbage

Twice a week

※Please use clears plastic bags. Ex: kitchen scraps, unrecyclable papers, socks, pantyhose,

white food trays, small plastic containers, small plastic products, disposable diapers etc.

Non-Burnable Garbage

Once a month

※Non-Burnable Garbage except for equipment’s in the Act of Electric Appliance Recycling Ex: radio, irons, bicycle, spring sofa or mattress, tableware,

glass, light bulbs, chinaware, batteries, kitchen knife, razor, disposable pocket warmer, etc. ※Please mark broken tableware, glass and knife, etc. “きけん” in Japanese

※Please put out bicycle marked “ごみ” in Japanese Oversized Garbage

Once a month

※Please put out garbage that can be folded and tied up with strings. Ex: wooden furniture and cupboard, plastic bucket, Styrofoam

holders, Tatami cut into 1/4,futons, carpets, curtains, tree branches that are cut and made into bundles so that they are less than 50cm long. Within 5 bags of fallen leaves etc.

Recyclable Garbage

Twice a month

Used paper

・Used paper Newspapers, cardboards, magazines, leaflets, dictionaries, etc.

・Milk cartons Drink packs without aluminum coating ・Waste paper Wrapping papers, paper bags, paper boxes, envelopes, toilet paper’s core, ※Put out the milk cartons after rinsing ※Bind the waste on with a string or put them

out in transparent bags. ※If it rains, put them out the next time or put

them out in transparent bags. Old clothes

・Shirts, pants, skirts, towels ※Bind the waste on with a string or put them

out in transparent bags. ※If it rains, put them out the next time or put

them out in transparent bags. Metals

・Empty cans Aluminum/steel cans with less than 30cm on a side.

・Spray cans Butane gas cartridges, spray cans etc. ・Metal kitchen goods Kettles, pans, frying pans, spoons, forks,

bowls etc. ※Metals, empty bottles, PET bottles pack in

one and put them out in transparent bags. ※Other than spray cans, put them out after

washing the inside. ※Put spray cans out after used up and remove

The City office collects garbage from households, separated into four kinds, “Burnable”, “Non-Burnable”, “Oversized “, “Recyclable” waste. Please separate garbage correctly and take it to the pick-up site from sunrise to 8

a.m. on the collection day.

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gas completely. ※Put enameled goods out the day of

non-burnable.

PET bottles

Soft drinks labeled as “PET”, plastic bottles used in soy sauce and alcohol drinks etc. ※Metals, empty bottles, PET bottles pack in

one and put them out in transparent bags. ※Remove the caps and label, and rinse the

bottles , and put them out.

Empty bottles

・Grass bottles for beverages, seasonings, alcohol beverages, health drinks, cosmetics etc.

※Metals, empty bottles, PET bottles pack in one and put them out in transparent bags.

※Remove the caps, and rinse the bottles , and put them out.

※Broken bottles are collected on the day of non-burnable.

<ATTENTION!>注意 ・The collecting of recyclable garbage’s vary with collection cars, please note that

time difference will occur in the collection time. ・Please cooperate to use the collection boxes at the supermarkets, items such as

Milk cartons, Trays, PET bottles. ②Items which cannot be collected by Takatsuki City

③Oversized Garbage collection by apply

④ Disposal of Human Waste

The following items cannot be collected or disposed. Please contact the store where the item was originally purchased. Please return medical equipment to primary care medical institutions. ・Potentially explosive items(gasolin, gas cylinders, etc.) ・Hazardous Substances(kerosene, agricultural chemicals) ・Tiers, cars, motorcycles ・Pianos, Fire extinguishers, fire proof safes, a solar heating water system ・Medical equipment(syringe and needle, infusion bag) ・Construction or Industrial waste(concrete blocks, cements, dirt, rubble)

Large amounts of garbage or extraordinary waste can be collected by the city by making a reservation for a fee. For more information: Cleaning Affairs Div

【①～③ Inquiries】Cleaning Affairs Div.[Seiso Gyomu Ka] Tel.072-669-1153 3chome 8-1, Maeshima, Takatsuki

【Caution!】 The Home Appliance Recycling Act applies to the items below. As such, these items are collected by appliance stores and recycled by appliance manufactures. You will have to pay a recycle fee and transportation charge when recycling these items. (They are not collected as oversized garbage.)

Disposal of Air Conditioners, TVs, Electric Refrigerators, Electric Freezers, Laundry Machines, Clothes Dryers

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④Apply for the disposal of human waste 1) Apply When you move in and apply for the disposal of human waste, the City performs

collections once every two weeks regularly. Also, when the necessity for temporary collection arises, please apply a few days in

advance. 【Inquiries】Regularly: Resources Recycling Promotion Div.

[Shigen Junkan Suishin Ka] Charge team Tel.072-674-7193 Temporary: Cleaning Affairs Div. [Seiso Gyomu Ka] Tel.072-669-1163

2) Report of the Cancellation

Please report of the Cancellation when you do not need the Collection because of moving out or change to a flush toilet.

【Inquiries】Resources-recycled Promotion Div.[Shigen Junkan Suishin Ka] Charge team Tel.072-674-7193

（５）Marriage/Divorce 結婚・離婚 ①Report of Marriage 結婚の届出

・When you marry, medical insurance and pension plan etc. may be subject to change.

So please inquire at each division.

Please submit a notification of marriage to the city hall. A foreign national has to meet the all of conditions for marriage on the basis of laws of the country where he or she is from. Please consult the Citizens’ Affairs Div. Family Register team in advance. ※For more information, Citizen s’Affairs Div. Family Register team.

What is required Where you get Marriage notification form At the City Hall, Branch offices, Administrative

Service Counter Family Register ※Japanese only

The locality where your family register is kept

A certificate of marriage eligibility ※foreign nationality only ※A Japanese translation needed

Embassy or Consulate of your country

Resident Card ect. ※Foreign national only

The card that the mid- to long-term residents posses.

Passport Your passport ・You are required to report changes in address and common name etc. in the marriage

to the Resident Registration window. ※see p12 ・If neither member of the couple is a Japanese citizen, please inquire at you own

embassy or consulate and complete the necessary paperwork. ・The procedures at the Immigration Bureau vary according to the situation. Please

consult the Foreign Resident Information Center. Tel.0570-013904 ※see p12

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②Report of Divorce 離婚の届出 ・When a couple agrees to divorce, they must notify the City Hall. Then your divorce

is finalized.

・It is required to report changes in alias address and common name due to divorce to Resident Registration Window. ※see p12

・If neither member of the couple a Japanese citizen, please inquire at your own

embassy or consulate. The documents vary according to the country. ・The procedures at the Immigration Bureau vary according to the situation. Please

consult at the Foreign Residents Information Center. TEL0570-013904 ※see p12

※Please be sure to change the status of your residence, otherwise you will not be able to continue your stay.

・Also, in case of divorce, changes might occur in National Health Insurance and tax,

please consult each division window. 【①～②Inquiries】

Report of Family Register →Citizens’ Affairs Div. Family Register team. Tel.072-674-7056

Report of Resident Registration →Citizens’ Affairs Div. Resident Registration team. Tel.072-674-7064

(６)Death 死亡したとき ①Death notification form 死亡届

When a foreign citizen dies within Japan, it is necessary to notify the fact to the city hall within 7 days of death under Japanese law. Procedure Reporting

Period Documents required Where to report Report of Death

Within 7 days

・Death Notification Form ・Death Certificate ※see 1 below

Citizens’ affairs Div. No.4 Tel.072-674-7056

【Mid- to a long-term residents】 Please return the resident card, etc. to the city hall or Immigration Bureau within 14 days of death. 【Special permanent residents】 Please return the Special Permanent Resident Certificate to the city hall within 14 days of death. ※Please return the Notification card or the Individual Number card of My Number to the address areas of the city hall. Takatsuki citizens return to the Citizen Division, No. 3.

Withdrawal from National Health Insurance

Within 14 days

・Proof of death ・Insurance Card

National Health Insurance Div. No.7－① Tel.072-674-7075

※For Social Health Insurance members, please ask the relevant department in charge at the company.

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②Application of Municipal Funeral

②Application of Municipal Funeral

Applications for Municipal Funerals on weekdays 8:45~17:15 at Saien Div. Applications at nighttime or Saturday and Sunday are accepted at the day or night duty room, at the basement of main building of the City Hall. Death Certificates are required. 【Inquiries】Funeral Service Div.[Sai En Ka] Tel.072-674-7199

③Interment

The deceased’s body must be cremated by law in Japan. However if you do not want a cremation, you can transfer the body abroad by having it embalmed. For more information, please

Contact your country’s embassy or consulate.

Procedure Reporting Period Documents required Where to report

Application for Funeral Allowance

Within 2 years

・The receipts, etc. the person who performed the funeral. ・The seal of the person who held the funeral. ・Bank account information

Medical Benefits Div. No.9-② Tel.072-674-7079

※For Social health Insurance members, please ask the relevant department in charge at the company.

※１Death certificate or autopsy report confirmed by a physician are required.

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6 Tax and Pension 税金・年金について

(１) Tax 税金 ①Kinds of Tax

②Kinds of Local Tax and the Reporting period kinds Tax Payer Period of Reporting Period of

payment inquiries

City Citizen ’Tax ※individual

Those who reside more than a year in Japan, received income in the previous year and their addresses were in Takatsuki City as of Jan. 1st of the taxation year.

Feb.16th to Mar. 15th

① Jun.1～30

② Aug.1～31

③ Oct.1～31

④ Jan.1～31

The following year

City Tax Div. ℡072-674-7132

※There is no need to report for those below.

Those who have only a salary income and whose employers have already reported the salary payment to the city hall

Those filed a Final Tax Return to the tax office

Property Tax

Those who own lands, houses and/or depreciation property as of January 1st of the taxation year.

Only depreciation property until January 31. ※Reception Tax Div.

①May.1～31 ②Jul.1～31 ③Sep.1～30 ⑤ Dec.1～

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About lands/houses Property Tax Div. ℡072-674-7143 About depreciation property Tax Div. ℡072-674-7144

Urban Planning Tax

Those who own lands and/or houses in the urbanization area as of January 1st of the taxation year.

Light Vehicle Tax

Those who own a minibike, light vehicle, small custom-made vehicles, small cars

Those who buy, moving in, change of owner the left vehicles report within 15 days. ※The lapse of a right is

within 30 days.

May Tax Div. ℡072-674-7134

Foreign residents as well as Japanese have a duty to pay tax. There are two types of taxes imposed upon personal incomes: national tax called “Income tax” and municipal tax called “Residential tax.” 【For inquiries about national tax】

→Income tax, inheritance tax, consumer tax, etc. Ibaraki Tax office

1-9-21, Kami-tyujyou, ibaraki ℡072-623-1131 URL http://www.nta.go.jp/taxanswer/english/gaikoku.htm ※(in English)

【For inquiries about Prefecture Tax, etc.】 →Such as vehicle tax Mishima prefectural tax office

1-3-43, Nakahozumi, Ibaraki ℡072-627-1121

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③Issue of Tax Certificates

④How to pay

(2)Pension Systems ①About Japanese pension

②The National Pension System

③How to pay Insurance Premiums

Welfare Pension

Pensions Type National Pension

All employees at companies and factories Eligible Persons

Those who do not work at companies or have not joined a Welfare Pension system.

At your workplace ※Please ask the person in charge at your workplace.

Contact At a city, ward, town or village office where you live in.

When applying for tax certification, you are required to provide proof of Identification such as the Resident card. When a person other than the individual applies for the certificate, a letter of proxy and identification of the person making the application are required. 【Inquiries】Tax Administration Div.[Zeisei Ka] Tel.072-674-7824

The city hall sends you “noufusho” (statement of payment). The tax is paid at convenience stores, most banks or post offices, at the City Hall or branch offices. When the tax payment is overdue, delinquent charge will be added. Automatic withdrawals can also be made from your bank account. There are some alternative systems such as installment payments. For details, please consult Tax Div. 【Inquiries】Tax Collection Div.[Syunou Ka] Tel.072-674-7152

Everyone aged 20 to 60 and having foreign registration who is not insured by the employer is required to enroll and pay insurance premiums. For a foreign national to join, there is a Welfare Pension plan and a National Pension plan.

Persons with a resident registration, aged between 20 and 59, and persons who are not insured by the employer should join the National Pension System.

Documents required National Pension Insurance premiums Pension handbook ☆Resident Cards, etc.

¥15,590per month per person ※from April 2015 to March 2016. ※Insurance premiums change every year

The Insurance premium bill will be sent to you from the Social Insurance Office. The Premium bill should be made at post offices, banks and convenience stores. Bank transfer payments are also possible. In addition, if people have trouble paying the insurance premiums, as they use an exemption system, please consult the Civil Division of the national pension.

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④When you can receive a pension In the case Kinds of Benefits

When you become handicapped. Basic disability pension When the applicant is dead. Basic pension for the bereaved, Lump-sum

death benefit When you are 65 years old. Old-age basic pension・Lump-sum payment

for the bereaved When the insurance period is so short that the pension 3) is not applicable.

Lump-Sum Withdrawals

⑤Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payments

Foreign residents who have contributed to the employee’s pension and national pension for total if six months or more may claim the lump-sum withdrawal payment within two years of leaving Japan according to designated procedures. For details, please contact the pension department of the Social Pension Office nearest to you.

【①～⑤Inquiries】 Citizen Affaires No.6. National Pension Div. [Simin Ka 8ban Kokumin Nenkin] Tel.072-674-7073

Suita Pension Office 2-1-18, katayama-cho, Suita-shi Tel.06-6821-2401

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７ Health/Welfare Plans 健康・福祉について (1)To get healthy

(２)Welfare Systems ①Welfare for the Elderly

②Welfare and facilities for the elderly

Takatsuki City supports health plans such as various kinds of examinations, health education and consultation. The newsletter “Koho Takatsuki ” offers information about specific examinations along with cancer screenings etc. 【Inquiries】

Health Promotion Div. [Kenko Dukuri Suishin Ka] Tel.072-674-8800

The Main services Issue of the Health Card Health examination Specific medical checkup of National Health Insurance Specific health guidance Cancer check Dental Health Checkup Health consultation Home guidance Catering lectures Exercise Class Nutrition Class Nutrition Consultation

Takatsuki City provides various kinds of services for the elderly. The City also offers services to improve health make life more livable and for elderly people to Society.

Services for elderly people Delivered meal service (Haisyoku service) Rental or benefits Emergency Call Unit Single Senior house rent aid (Hitori gurashin Koureisha Yachin Josei) Dispatch living assistant for mild care (Keido seikatsu enjo sha.) Support Plan for elderly people community (Koreisha Chiki Sasaeai Jigyo)

Services for reason for living and to participate in Society

Reverence bath (Keiro Nyuyoku) Free city bus pass for elderly people Machikado Day House Exhibition of cultural work by elderly people Hiking Consulting on Living Coprehemsive Center and elderly people

【Inquiries】Senior Citizens’ Welfare Div.[Chojyu Ikigai Ka] Tel.072-674-7166

1) Welfare center for the elderly →Residents of the city over 60 years of age can use any of the 5 welfare centers

located around the city. There are places for relaxation and to enhance friendships, along with places to

play traditional Japanese games such as “shogi” and “go” as well as “karaoke.” 2）Community Comprehensive Support Centers →Various types of support are offered to citizens of around 65 years of age and

their families regarding health and welfare, home nursing care and insurance as well as domestic issues such as abuse.

【Inquiries】Senior Citizens’ Welfare Div.[Chojyu Ikigai Ka] Tel.072-674-7166

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③Welfare for the Disabled

④Yu-Ai Center Welfare Center for the Disabled

Opening Days Mon. ~ Sat. the First and Third Sundays. ※Closed on the first and third Sundays, Public holidays and New Year .

※Contact for more information about the hours of using, etc. The center below.

1) Handbook for the Disabled →This needed when a physically handicapped person uses welfare and

consulting services. 2) Medical Care Handbook for the Intellectual Disabilities →This is issued to provide consistent direction and advice to a person with

Intellectual Disability and parents, and get easily more support. 3) Health and Welfare Handbook for Persons with Mental Disorders →This is for the support of the rehabilitation of people with mentally-disabled

and for promoting their social participation. It is issued in order to provide support. 【Inquiries】Disabled Persons’ Welfare Div.[Syogai Fukushi Ka]

Tel.072-674-7164 Fax.072-674-7188

Please consult services about a home helper and a guide helper at Disabled Person’ Welfare Division.

This center is a base for disabled welfare activity, which provides consultation for the disabled, rehabilitation, and creative culture classes.

【Inquiries】Yu-Ai Center [Disabled Person’ Welfare Center] 1-11, Jyounai-cho, takatsuki ℡072-672-0267 Fax072-661-3508

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8 Transportation System 交通について

(１) The City Bus 高槻市営バス

① How to ride /how to get off a bus

② Bus fare

③ On the Bus ④

④The Route Map

⑤ Information Sites and Offices Sites Locations Contact

JR Takatsuki Station South Information site

On the first floor of Green Plaza Sangoukan

℡072-682-5891

Hankyu Takatsukishi Station general information counter Corner

Inside Ming Hankyu Takatsuki-next to administrative service corner

℡072-671-8717

The City Bus Tonda information site

Out of the gate of JR Settutonda Station, in front of getting out the North side

℡072-695-4400

Midorigaoka office 3-4-1, midorigaoka, takatsukishi ℡072-687-1500 ※Please make enquiries here regarding transport (mainly on

northern lines) along with enquiries on any lost property. Shibo office 4-3-1, shibocho, Takatsuki ℡072-677-3513

※Please make enquiries here regarding transport (mainly on southern lines) along with enquiries on any lost property.

When you take a bus, please enter the bus from the back door, and get off at the front. To indicate your intention to get off the bus, push the button near the seat before you reach your stop. Please wait until bus is completely stopped and front door is opened. Insert your fare into the box when you get off.

There are single-fare routes which are ¥220 for adults and ¥110 for children (children over 6 to under 12 years old.) The fare for traveling outside of the city center depends upon the distance traveled. You can pay in cash, coupon tickets etc. If you do not have any coins, please use the change maker by inserting a ¥1,000 bill

and pay the fare.

The route map can be found at information sites and Takatsuki city traffic Vis. HP.

.

Website search guide Front page (http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp)>くらしの情報>市営バス・交通安全>市営バス案内

When you are on the bus, please sit down in an empty seat or hold on tight the handrail or strap, because it is very dangerous to walk while the bus is in motion. No smoking on the bus all day. Please refrain from using mobile phones, as it may become a nuisance to other passengers.

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(２) Trains 電車

①Buying Tickets

②Stations in the Takatsuki City

(３) How to access to Takatsuki City ①From Osaka Areas

②From Kyoto Areas

There are two lines, JR Kyoto lines and Hankyu Kyoto line in Takatsuki City. 1) JR Kyoto Line

→Takatsuki station, Setsutonda Station ※The Special Rapid(shin-kaisoku) and Rapid(kaisoku), and local trains stop at

JR Takatsuki station.

2) Hankyu Kyoto Line →Kanmaki station, Takatsukishi Station, Tonda Station

※TheLimited express (Tokkyu), Express (Kyuuko), Local express and Local train stop at Takatsukishieki station.

First check the fare to your destination on the chart and buy a ticket to your destination from the automatic ticket-vending machine.

1) By Car →It is about 20 minutes via national highway 171 from Meishin Highway

Ibaraki Interchange. 2)By Train →It is about 15 minutes from Osaka station by the JR Shinkaisoku (Special

rapid train). It is about 20 minutes from Hankyu Umeda station by the Tokkyu (limited

express).

１）By Car →About 20 minutes from Meishin Highway , Keiji bypass, Oyamazaki

junction go through the national highway 170. ２）By Train →About 15 minutes from Kyoto station by the JR Shinkaisoku. About 20 minutes from Hankyu Kawaramachi station by the Tokkyu.

Bicycle Parking Parking your bicycle or motorized bicycle on the side walk causes a great

danger and inconvenience to many people especially to the elderly and disabled. Please park in the designated areas. When commuting by bicycle or motorized bicycle, attending school or shopping, be sure to use a designated parking area or the nearest bicycle parks.

Bicycles parked in “Bicycle Removal Enforcement Areas such as in front of stations etc., will be removed in accordance with Takatsuki City regulations (jorei) 【Inquiries】Administration Div.[Kanri Ka] Tel.072-674-7595

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９ Useful Sites for Foreign Citizens 情報提供サイトについて ① Foreign residents living, working and rearing child get the minimum required

Information.

② It offers information and advice on a wide range of issues including matters related to daily life to foreigners in 9 Languages.

③ If you want to know the medical treatment method when you got sick.

④ The objective of the website is to provide foreigners residing in Japan and people who offer them various services besides counseling with the best convenience.

⑤ Takatsuki City International Association Site

⇒Essentials for Living in Osaka ※ 10 languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino, Thai, Indonesia, Vietnamese It is recommended that you use with this guide. ・Japanese http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/hikkei/japanese/index.html ・English http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/hikkei/english/index.html ・Chinesehttp://www.ofix.or.jp/life/hikkei/chinese/index.html ・Korean http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/hikkei/korea/index.html

⇒Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents ※It also offers consultation for about life in foreign languages. Refer to the last page.

ＵＲＬ http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/index.html

⇒Osaka prefecture-Medical Information for Foreigners ＵＲＬ http://www.pref.osaka.jp/iryo/medicalinfo/

⇒Portal Site on Policies for Foreign Residents ※4 languages: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish ＵＲＬ http://www8.cao.go.jp/teiju-portal/jpn/index.html

⇒Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Takatsuki International Association The association gives a Japanese Language Class or a Japanese culture understanding lecture. Moreover the citizens participate in as a host family to accept visitors from sister-friendship cities. Also it has been conducting such things as citizens’ goodwill visit, language study for Junior high students, exchange programs with sister and friendship cities through Cultural organizations in the city, an English or Chinese Conversation class,

International Understanding courses for citizens.

ＵＲＬ http://www.takatsuki-intl-assn.or.jp

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１０ Information about facilities 施設の案内 Name Location Telephone

Branch Tonda Branch Tonda-cho 5-17-1 072-696-3001 Sanganmaki Branch Mishimae, 1-11-8 072-678-1615 Kashida Branch Oaza Tanou Koaza Suhano-shita, 11 072-688-9124 Administrative service corners Hankyu Takatsuki Station Within Hankyu Takatsukishi Station 072-671-3202 In front of JR Takatsuki Station General Civic Exchange Center 1F

(Sogo Shimin Koryu Center) 072-685-3683

In front of Hankyu kanmaki Station

Hattori Library

North side of Hankyu Kanmaki Station) Within Hattori Library

072-684-6855 072-668-1196

Tonda ※only open Saturday

Within Tonda Branch 072-696-3001

Sports Facility General Sports Center

・Playground across the City ・Tennis court across the City ・Elementary school playground with night Lighting

Shibo-cho, 4-1-1 072-677-8200

Kosobe Bousai Park Sport Facility Kosobe-cho,-15-1 072-681-0031 Hagitani General Parks Sports Facility Oaza Hagitani, 111-1 072-699-0700

Tsutsumi playground Sports Facility *included night lighting

Tsutsumi-cho,3-1 072-673-5311

Swimming pool for citizens Shibo-cho, 4-3-11 072-677-7200 Pool pea Nampeidai, 5-59-2 072-692-5490 Clean pea Maeshima 《Maeshima Heat Utilization center》 Banda heated pool 《Banda Heat Utilization center》

Maeshima, 4-18-1 Banda, 2-13-3

072-669-3165 072-674-2411

Libraries Central Library Toen-cho, 2-1 072-674-7800 Muse Kodomo Branch Library

Hakubai-cho, 7-1 Within Takatsuki Muse Campus , Kansai University

072-683-1911

JR Ekimae Library Corner 《At the corner you can receive reserved books》

Konya-machi, 1-2 Inside The General Citizens’ Exchange Center

072-674-7800 (Central Library)

Kanmaki ekimae jidou tosyo kashidashi henkyaku Corner(Kanmaki Ekimae automated lending and return books corner)

《At the corner you can receive reserved books》

Kounai, 2-1-12 Inside Kammakieki cycle parking space

072-674-7800 (Central Library)

Koteraike Library Nishi-Yosumi-cho, 1-1 072-696-2880 Shibo Library Shibo-cho, 4-3-11 072-678-7401 Abuyama Library Hattori Library

Nasahara, 2-11-12 Urado, 2-15-1

072-693-9333 072-668-1085

Public Hall(kouminkan) ※Social education facilities for citizens Jyonai Public Hall Jyounai-cho, 1-1 072-671-4644 Akutagawa Public Hall Akutagawa-cho, 4-20-12 072-683-1423 Majkami Public Hall Makami-cho, 2-16-6 072-683-2509 Tonda Public Hall Tonda-cho, 5-17-1 072-693-1671 Minami okanmuri Public Hall Otsuka-cho, 1-20-1 072-673-1477

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Sangamaki Public Hall Mishimae, 1-11-8 072-677-0965 Kitashimizu Public Hall Shimizudai, 1-7-1 072-687-3190 Imashirozuka Public Hall Gungeshin-machi, 48-3 072-683-3331 Goryou Public Hall Goryou-cho, 11-6 072-669-6169 Iwate Public Hall Amakitano-cho, 18-1 072-685-2110 Hiyoshidai Public Hall Teratani-cho, 50-1 072-688-6636 Nyoze Public Hall Nyoze-cho, 2-5 072-693-1866 Abuyama Public Hall

Nasahara, 2-11-12 072-693-0188

NPO Support Center ※Head office of NPO or Volunteer activities Kyoudo Plaza Konya-machi, 3-1-105

Green Plaza 3goukan 072-668-1781

In Nishi Okanmuri Elementally School facilities Jyonan-cho, 3-1-1

072-674-3400

Community Center ※A Hub of Community Activity Nyozegawa Minami Community Center Shibo-cho, 16-1 072-678-6748 Juei Community Center Sakaemachi, 3-11-3 072-696-6025 Takenouchi Community Center Takenouchicho,60-6 072-661-1263 Okusaka Community Center Bessyohonmachi, 35-3 072-684-1375 Tsutsumi Community Center Tsutsumi-cho, 3-2 072-674-8210 Okanmuri-kita Daiichi Community Center Eiraku-cho, 1-15 072-673-2046 Okanmuri-kita Daini Community Center Miyano-cho, 10-16 072-674-4955 Kawanishi Community Center Seifukuji-cho, 6-5 072-683-9048 Akaoji Community Center Akaoji-cho, 5-6 072-695-5563 Yanagawa Community Center Nishimachi, 2-5 072-695-5793 Kanmuri Community Center Okanmuri-cho, 2-40-10 072-674-8221 Nishi-Okanmuri Community Center Jyounan-cho, 3-1-3 072-672-4130 Shimizu Community Center Miyanokawara, 5-4-3 072-687-4660 Abuno Community Center Nampeidai, 5-21-2 072-696-0921 Tamagawa –makita Community Center Makita-cho, 26-3 072-696-8877 Shimizuike Community Center Kawanisi-cho, 3-7-7 072-661-4111 Shodokoro Community Center Toen Community Center Nishiabuno Community Center

Minamisyoudokoro-cho, 3-3 Jyosai-cho,10-12 Abuno, 1-10-2

072-674-8400 072-672-5477 072-692-0800

Facilites for exchange or culture understanding etc. General Citizen’ Exchange Center 《Cross Pal Takatsuki》

Konyamachi, 1-2 072-685-3721

Takatsuki Gendai gekijo theater Nomi-cho, 2-33 072-671-1061 Civic Hall Culture Hall Lifelong Study Centers Touen-cho, 2-1 072-674-7700 Pavilion Keyaki Johoku-cho, 2-1-18 072-671-7554 Takatsuki Nature museum 《Aquapea Akutagawa》

Nampeidai, 5-59-1 072-692-5041

Water Plaza Nishikammuri, 3-47-1 072-674-7957 Sister- city Exchange Center Ote-cho, 1-23 072-673-3542 Imashiroduka Kodai Rekishikan Gungeshinmati, 48-8 072-682-0820 Shiroato Rekishikan Jonai-cho, 1-7 072-673-3987 Museum of History and Folklore

Gender equality Center

Jonai-cho, 3-10 Within Siroato park Konyamachi,1-2 Crosspal Takatsuki 4F

072-673-6446 072-685-3725

Tonda Fureai Culture Center Tonda-cho, 4-15-28 072-694-5451 Kasuga Fureai Culture Center Kasuga-cho, 22-1 072-671-9604 Youth Center Konyamachi, 1-2

Crosspal Takatsuki 6F 072-685-3724

Tonda Youth Koryu Center Tonda-cho, 4-15-24 072-694-5454

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KasugaYouth Koryu Center Kasuga-cho, 22-1 072-676-7123 Settu-kyo Youth Canp Oazahara, 1 072-674-7654

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11 Consultation Service by Foreign Languages 外国語による生活相談窓口

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

＜Osaka Information Service For Foreign Residents＞

Languages English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Japanese

Opening Dates

Every week Monday to Friday 9:00～17:30 (Break 12:15 to 13:00)

※Except from Dec 29 to Jan 3, holidays

Address 5th Floor, My Dome Osaka, 2-5 Honmachi-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi

Telephone 06-6941-2297 ※Counseling only

FAX 06-6966-2401 ※Japanese, English only

E-mail Counseling

jouhou-c@ofix.or.jp ※Japanese, English only

※We accept the consultation any one of a visit to office, a telephone, Fax and E-mail.

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12 Emergency Calls 緊急ダイヤル

Fire and Emergency １１９ Police １１０

Takatsukishi Call Center Weekdays 8a.m. -7p.m. 【Closed】9a.m.-5p.m (Saturdays, Sundays, Holydays,

Year-end and New Year Holidays) Tel.072-674-7111

Takatsuki City Hall 21:00~8:00 ( Nighttime only) Tel.072-674-7000

The Takatsuki Fir Fighting Head Office Tel.072-676-0119

Takatsuki Police Station Tel.072-672-1234

Waterworks Bureau (leak, etc.) Tel.072-674-7922

Waterworks Bureau(Nighttime and Holiday) Tel. 072-674-7911

The Kansai Electric Power co., Inc. Takatsuki Office Tel.0800-777-8018

Osaka Gas leak report dedicated phone (24 hours , 365 days) Tel.0120-519-424 Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents (Counseling only) Tel.06-6941-2297

Emergency Hospital/Family Hospital 救急病院・かかりつけの病院 Takatsuki Shimamoto out-of-hours and Emergency Service Clinic Tel.072-683-9999

The 27th year of the Heisei era, revised edition Edit・Publication Takatsuki City Citizens’ Livelihood Department Human Rights・Gender Equaliry Division TEL072-674-7575 FAX072-674-7577 Email jinkenda@city.takatsuki.osaka.jp Consultation on human rights, please consult the "human rights 110". (※Japanese only)