“Illegally Parked Bicycles Are a Total Nuisance!” Park Bicycles in a Bicycle Parking Lot P

No. 125 (April 1, 2011) Bimonthly Population of Nakano City (as of March 1, 2011) Total: 310,922 (71 less than last month’s figure) Japanese: 298,422 (51 less than last month’s figure) Registered foreign residents: 12,500 (20 less than last month’s figure)

Contents of This Issue

P. 1 ● “Illegally Parked Bicycles Are a Total Nuisance!” Park Bicycles in a Bicycle Parking Lot P. 2 and 3 ● Maru-Ko Medical Certificates Have Been Mailed to Holders of Maru-Nyu Medical Certificates Who Have Children That Will Be Enrolling in Elementary School in April ● Medical Expense Subsidy System for Bronchial Asthma Sufferers ● Take Advantage of City-Sponsored Health Exams ● Check the Leaflet How to Separate Recyclable Materials and Dispose of Them ● From the Foreign Resident Registration Desk—Change of Address (Change of Residence) ● Foreign Resident Registration Desk Hours:Some Services Available Evenings and Holidays P. 4 ● For Those Who Have Not Graduated from Junior High School Now Accepting Registration Applications for Night School Edited and published by the Public Relations Section, Nakano ● ANIC Kimono Culture Class for Non-Japanese Residents City Office, 4-8-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8501. Watch Japanese Dancing and Try on Yukata ● ANIC Japanese-Language Classes Tel: (03) 3228-8805 (in Japanese) Fax: (03) 3228-5645 “Illegally Parked Bicycles Are a Total Nuisance!” Park Bicycles in a Bicycle Parking Lot

Bicycles that are parked illegally in roadways block traffic and Use Bicycle Parking Lots pose a hazard to both drivers and pedestrians. The city prohibits Monthly use: Fees vary by parking lot. Handicapped riders may the parking of bicycles around local train stations. Bicycle parking be exempt from paying the monthly fee. lots are the only places in these no-parking zones where one may Single use: ¥100 (¥150 at Sugiyama Koen Chika) legally leave a bicycle unattended, so be sure to use those lots For details, visit the city’s Web site (in Japanese) or contact the even if you intend to park your bicycle for only a short time. Bicycle Control Desk. Inquiries: Bicycle Control Desk (Nakano City Office 8F) Illegally Parked Bicycles Are Being Removed Every Day Tel: 3228-5561 (in Japanese), Fax: 3228-5675 Illegally parked bicycles are bicycles that have been left unattended by their owners and cannot be moved quickly. In no- parking zones, patrols to immediately remove unattended bicycles No-Parking Zone Bicycle Storage Center will be conducted every day on weekdays and regularly on week- • West of Nakano Station ends. Bicycles left unattended outside designated zones may be • North of Higashi-Nakano removed under certain conditions. Station Nakano Bicycle Storage Center • Ochiai Station 4-14 Nakano ¥5,000 Charged to Reclaim Your Bicycle • Nogata Station Tel: 3319-1449 Impounded bicycles will be kept at a bicycle storage center (see • Nakano-Shinbashi Station table at right) for one month. To reclaim your bicycle, you must • Nakano-Fujimicho Station bring some form of identification, your bicycle key, and a recla- • Shin-Nakano Station mation fee of ¥5,000. If a stolen bicycle is likewise impounded, the owner will still be Nakano 5-chome Bicycle Storage responsible for paying the reclamation fee. (This fee will be waived • East of Nakano Station Center if the owner can show proof that the bicycle was stolen, such as a • Arai-Yakushi-mae Station 5-3 Nakano police report submitted before the bicycle was impounded.) Tel: 3388-4339 • South of Higashi-Nakano Miyazono Bicycle Storage Center Station 2-18 Nakano • Nakano-Sakaue Station Tel: 3382-4354 • Fujimidai Station Kamisagi Bicycle Storage Center • Toritsu-Kasei Station 5-6 Kamisaginomiya • Shin-Egota Station Tel: 3825-7194 • Saginomiya Station Numabukuro Chika Bicycle Stor- age Center • Numabukuro Station 1-34-14 Numabukuro Tel: 3387-2178 Hours: Monday to Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. (Closed holidays and December 29 to January 3) Inquiries are handled in Japanese only. Illegally parked bicycles being removed

Nakano INFO is also available on the city’s Web site: www.city.tokyo-nakano.lg.jp/ 2 NAKANO INFO April 1, 2011

Maru-Ko Medical Certificates Have Been Mailed to Holders of Maru-Nyu Medical Certificates Who Have Children That Will Be Enrolling in Elementary School in April

Children’s Medical Subsidy Certificates (Maru-Ko Medical school students. When either certificate is presented at the time Certificates) that can be used as of April 1 were mailed to parents care is received at a medical facility, the city subsidizes the out- of children who previously had Infant’s Medical Care Certificates of-pocket portion of the patient’s medical expenses (excluding (Maru-Nyu Medical Certificates) and will be enrolling their chil- meal costs during hospitalization) for treatments covered by the dren in elementary school in April. patient’s insurance. If you do not have a certificate but do have an eligible child, you ◎ What Are Maru-Nyu and Maru-Ko Medical Certificates? should contact the office below. Nakano City issues Maru-Nyu Medical Certificates to all chil- Inquiries: Child Medical Subsidies Desk, 3F Children’s Compre- dren up to age 6 (preschoolers) who live in Nakano City and hensive Consultation Counter Maru-Ko Medical Certificates to all elementary and junior high Tel: 3228-8936 (in Japanese), Fax: 3228-5657

Medical Expense Subsidy Take Advantage of City- System for Bronchial Asthma Sponsored Health Exams Sufferers Nakano City offers medical checkups (health and medical exams) to help promote the health of local residents. Under this system, the Tokyo metropolitan government subsi- Each exam differs in terms of eligibility criteria, whether or not dizes out-of-pocket medical expenses (including drugs from insur- exam coupons will be mailed by the city to those eligible, the tim- ance-designated pharmacies and in-home nursing care services) ing of the mailing of exam coupons, and the application process for the treatment of bronchial asthma sufferers who fulfill certain for those taking advantage of the exams for the first time. conditions. Nakano City will start sending out coupons in early April for You must apply to receive this subsidy. exams that will be offered first. The envelope in which the coupon Eligibility: Individuals who fulfill all of the following conditions: is sent will be marked “受診票” (health exam coupon) and will in- (1) Are currently suffering from bronchial asthma dicate the exam to which the coupon applies (see items 1 to 10 be- (2) Have lived in Tokyo continuously for one year or longer (six low). Be sure to check this information when your coupon arrives. months or longer for children under the age of 3) Application details for those who want to apply for a coupon for (3) Will not smoke after the date of application the first time will be announced in the June 1 edition of this news- (4) Have health insurance letter. (1) Health exam (health and wellness exam and longevity exam) Application: Application forms are available at the Health Pro- (2) National Health Insurance special exam motion Desk (City Office 6F) and the Chubu Sukoyaka Welfare *The exams in item 1 above are both general internal medical ex- Center. Applications will be accepted at any time. For details, ams. contact the Health Promotion Desk. *The following exams check specific body parts for various types Inquiries: Health Promotion Desk (Nakano City Office 6F), Tel: of cancer and other issues. 3228-8826 (in Japanese), Fax: 3228-5626 (3) Stomach cancer exam (stomach X-ray), (4) Stomach cancer Note: Questions about this subsidy system can also be directed to exam (serum pepsinogen), (5) Uterine cancer exam, (6) Lung can- the Environmental Health Section, Bureau of Social Welfare and cer exam, (7) Breast cancer exam, (8) Colon cancer exam, (9) Eye Public Health, Tokyo metropolitan government (Tel: 5320-4491 [in exam, (10) Adult dental exam Japanese]). Inquiries: Health Promotion Desk (Nakano City Office 6F), Tel: 3228-5599 (in Japanese), Fax: 3228-5626.

Check the Leaflet How to Separate Recyclable Materials and Dispose of Them

The How to Separate Recyclable Materials and Dispose of Inquiries: Them leaflet, which contains information on collection schedules • Garbage Reduction Section (4-9-4 Nakano, in the Waste Man- and rules of sorting and disposing of garbage and recyclable mate- agement Office Garage) rials, is available in English, Chinese, and Korean from the offices Tel: 3228-5563 (in Japanese), Fax: 3228-5634 listed below. • Waste Management Office (1-6-3 Matsugaoka) It also contains information on how to dispose of many items Tel: 3387-5353 (in Japanese), Fax: 3387-5389 that residents are not sure how to dispose of, so take advantage of it. Contact the offices below for a copy. NAKANO INFO April 1, 2011 3

From the Foreign Resident Registration Desk Change of Address (Change of Residence)

If you are moving to a new address within Nakano City or mov- 4. What you will need: ing to Nakano City from another area, you need to register your a. Foreign resident registration card change of address. Be sure you know how to accurately write your b. National Health Insurance card (if subscribed) new address in its entirety, including the unit number and apart- c. Rental agreement or a certificate of residence issued by your ment or condo name, before visiting the City Office to update landlord (bring it if you have one) your registered information. Note: A family member aged 16 and older who can confirm that he/she lives with the person who moved may act as the person’s I. If You Are Moving to a New Address within Nakano City proxy in filing the report. In such cases, the proxy must bring or Moving to Nakano City from Another Area some form of identification (driver’s license, passport, foreign 1. Registration update period: resident registration card, etc.). Within 14 days of changing your address (moving) 2. Who can report a change of address? II. When Moving out of Nakano The person who moved (If this individual is under the age of You do not need to report your move to the Nakano City Office. 16, he/she must be accompanied by a member of the same Within 14 days of changing your address (moving), visit the for- household who is over the age of 16.) eign resident registration desk of your new municipality to report 3. Where do I report a change of address? your change of address. Foreign Resident Registration Desk (Nakano City Office 1F, Counter #9) For details, contact the Foreign Resident Registration Desk, Tel: Change of address reports cannot be filed at community cen- 03-3228-5505 (in Japanese) ters. Foreign Resident Registration Desk (Nakano City Office 1F, Counter #9)

Foreign Resident Registration Desk Hours:Some Services Available Evenings and Holidays

The services offered and hours available are shown below. The office can be very busy some days, so it may take some time for you to conduct your business. Please allow ample time for your visit. Hours Services Available Monday to Friday (closed on national • New-registration application (registering for the first time after entering Japan) holidays and during the New Year • Change-of-address report (moving to an address in Nakano City) holidays) • Change of visa status or length of stay report (registration upon visa renewal) Regular 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Confirmation registration, reissuance, or exchange of foreign resident registration card Business (Expect to wait longer from 12 noon (procedures for renewing an expired card or replacing a lost or damaged card) Hours to 1:00 p.m. We recommend visiting • Issuance of foreign resident registration cards (pickup of cards that have already been processed) Weekdays during the morning hours, when it is • Issuance of foreign resident registration information verification certificates comparatively less busy.) • All other procedures related to foreign resident registration Tuesdays and Thursdays only (closed • Issuance of foreign resident registration cards (only those who have Foreign Resident Registration on national holidays and during the Card Collection Appointment Slips for cards that have already been processed) Evenings New Year holidays) • Issuance of foreign resident registration information verification certificates (certificates showing 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. basic information* only)

* Basic information: Name, birth date, registration number, gender, nationality, address, nickname, name of head of household, relationship to head of household, visa status, length of stay, previous Sundays (closed on national holidays address, date of arrival in Japan (confirm the items that need to be noted on the certificate with the and during the New Year holidays) Holidays party to whom you intend to submit the certificate) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.) Note: If you need to add or revise registered items or verified items, such as a change in visa status or length of stay, please visit the office during regular business hours because these procedures cannot be handled after hours. Inquiries: Foreign Resident Registration Desk (Nakano City Office 1F, Counter #9), Tel: 3228-5505 (in Japanese), Fax: 3228-5653

Please note that due to the earthquake that originated in the Pacific

Ocean off the coast of the Tohoku region on March 11 (Fri.), service hours

of the Nakano City Office are subject to change. 4 NAKANO INFO April 1, 2011

For Those Who Have Not Graduated from Junior High School Now Accepting Registration Applications for Night School

Night school classes are available for individuals who have not Some schools have begun offering Japanese-language classes yet graduated from elementary or junior high school. Applicants for those who are struggling with Japanese. Tuition is free. Inquire must be 15 years of age or older, but otherwise there are no age or for details. nationality restrictions. Anyone who wants to study can enroll at Inquiries: any time. Upon graduation, enrollees will receive their junior high Setagaya City Mishuku Junior High Night Classes school graduation certificates (the same as for those who attend 1-3-43 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo day classes). Tel: 3424-5255

ANIC

Kimono Culture Class for Non-Japanese Residents Watch Japanese Dancing and Try on Yukata

Part 1: Japanese dancing and kimono culture class Location: ANIC Conference Room 1, Nakano Zero West Annex Part 2: Trying on yukata (20 people on a first come, first served 3F basis) Activity fee: ¥200 (¥500 for those wishing to try on yukata) Yukata can be borrowed on the day of the event, so you need not Registration: Register by phone or e-mail ([email protected]; own your own yukata to participate. include your name, address, country, and telephone number) be- Those who would like to participate should register in advance. tween April 2 and May 26. The first 40 people to register will be Date and time: May 28 (Sat.), 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. able to participate.

Japanese-Language Classes

The Association for Nakano International Communications Activity fee: ¥200 will be collected every two months. (ANIC) offers Japanese classes for non-Japanese residents and Registration: Come to the ANIC before the first meeting of the returnees. Small-group lessons are taught by volunteers. Applica- class you want to take. tions are always being accepted. Note: Students of Japanese-language schools are not eligible. Inquiries: Association for Nakano International Communications Schedule: (ANIC), Nakano Zero West Annex 1F, 2-9-7 Nakano, Nakano-ku 1. Tuesday morning class, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tel: 5342-9169, Fax: 3383-0728 2. Tuesday afternoon class, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 3. Thursday evening class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. * Choose one of the above options and join the same class every week. 4. Children’s Japanese class (for elementary and junior high Chamber of Commerce and Industries Hall school students), Tuesday and Thursday, 4:15 to 5:50 p.m. Location: ANIC Conference Room 1, Nakano Zero West Annex Waseda-dori St. Nakano City Office Sun Plaza Lawson Store 100 COCO’S 3F (2-9-7 Nakano) convenience store family restaurant Registration fee: North Exit Nakano Sta. To Shinjuku ¥2,000 for those who live or work in Nakano To Koenji Shimachu ¥3,000 for those who live outside of Nakano South Exit Textbook fee: Police Box Nakano Zero Main ¥500 for beginners Bldg. ANIC ¥1,400 for students who can write hiragana and katakana West Annex