City News and Events August 2021 No. 256

Torobe Aoi-kun

Shizulla h i z u o k a i n - S J ©SHIMIZU KU Shizuoka Jin is an English language publication of Shizuoka City living and event information. Information is from the city newsletter “SHIZUOKA KIBUN” & other Japanese language city publications. Nonresidents should check for residency requirements when registering. At least basic Japanese speaking ability is needed for participation in most of the events listed here.

Scan this QR Code to see - the color COVID 19 Vaccination Reservations version PDF Vaccination Call Center : 0120-113-394 (Interpreters available) Hours: Every day 8:30-20:30 This Month: Reservation Website (shizuokacity-cv.com ) (Japanese) ・Financial “ ” Incentives for RAKUTAKU System: Restaurants If you will be 65 or over by March 31st 2022, the City will subsidize part ・ of the taxi fare to your vaccination site. Call the Vaccination Call Evacuation Center for details. Available until August 31 2021. Information Updated ・ Benefits for Vaccination FAQ Singe-Parent

Households Q1: Why is the City of Shizuoka promoting this vaccine? A1: The vaccine helps prevent the onset of Covid-19, reducing the number of deaths and ・Noh severely ill people as much as possible. It is a preventative measure against the spread of Performance Covid-19. After both shots, it has been recognized to be 95% effective at preventing Covid-19 - ・ Baseball and symptoms (The flu vaccine is about 40 60% effective at preventing flu symptoms). While the City recommends that everyone get the vaccine, we will not force anyone. Please weigh up the Soccer Games benefits and risks and make an informed decision. Please refrain from coercing anyone into ・Ao Bune Boat getting the vaccine or discriminating against those who haven't gotten it.

Rides Q2: Where can I get vaccinated? A2: In addition to individual vaccinations at hospitals and clinics, mass/group vaccinations are being done at public facilities and senior facilities. Scan this QR code for a list of facilities (in Japanese)

Q3: What about side-effects? Payment A3: Pain in the injected area, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, chills, diarrhea, Deadlines and fever have been known to occur. Most of these symptoms should recede within a few days. In rare occasions an anaphylactic reaction can occur, in which case immediate treatment will be August administered at vaccination sites. (Wed) 25 Aug. Nursing Care Q4: Who can get the vaccine? Insurance A4: Anyone who wants the vaccine, is a registered resident of Shizuoka City, and is over (Stage 2) the age of 12 can receive it free of charge. This includes foreign citizens. *This age limit is based on the vaccine made by Pfizer and may change for vaccines developed at a later date. (Tue) 31 Aug. **People hospitalized/institutionalized for a long period of time, or facing other extenuating Resident Tax circumstances can be vaccinated outside of Shizuoka City. Reservation may or may not be (Stage 2) required depending on the circumstances.

Medical Insurance Q5: What is the procedure for getting the vaccine? for Elderly People A5: First, receive your vaccination voucher in the mail. Second, confirm the available Over 75 (Stage 1) vaccination sites in the documents sent with the voucher. Third, make a reservation for your first shot though the reservation website or the vaccination call center (top of page). You don’t National Health have to reserve your second shot. It will be given exactly 3 weeks after your first shot, on the same day of the week, at the same time and place. Fourth, prepare the things you will need to Insurance (Stage 3) bring with you on the day. Fifth, get your first and then second shot.

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Insurance st *Covid-19 Information is as of July 1 (July’s portion)

The Hepburn system of romanization is used with macrons (ā,ē,ī,ō,ū) to show long vowels, except where variants are established. Page 2 Lifestyle / Service News Financial Incentives for Restaurants Taking Measures Against Covid -19

With the busy summer season upon us, the City of Shizuoka is providing a financial incentive of ¥50,000 to restaurants in the city that are proactive in taking measures against the spread of Covid-19. If you run a restaurant or know an English speaker who does, please read closely.

Conditions: 1. You need to have applied to the How to apply: (Deadline Oct. 31st 2021) 1. Download and print out the application “Fuji no Kuni Safety and Security Authentication System for documents from the City website. 2. Fill out the documents as required. Restaurants (Fuji no Kuni Anzen Anshin Ninshō [Inshokuten] 3. Send the completed documents and a copy of your authentication certificate from the Seido) run by st Prefecture to the secretariat below. by Aug. 31 2021. 2. You need to have received authentication (ninshō) from the above system by Oct. It takes about 90 days from the date of application until the money 31st 2021. is transferred. *This financial incentive system will end if the budget is exhausted. Candidates: Facilities in the restaurant industry (run by people who have received authorization under Article 52 Subsection 1 of the Food Sanitation Act) that are classified as “Chūbunrui 76 - Inshokuten” under the Standard Industry Classification, are situated in Shizuoka Prefecture, and have the exclusive purpose of attracting customers.

The following are excluded:

● Businesses with connections to violent gangs. ● Businesses whose main purpose is not to have customers eat in the restaurant. (Takeout/delivery shops, food trucks/stalls, etc.) ● Facilities carrying out business stipulated under Food Sanitation Act Enforcement Ordinance Article 35 Numbers 3 through 34 (Facilities that provide accommodation as their main business are not candidates for this financial incentive). Inquiries: Shizuoka City Covid-19 Prevention Measures Financial Incentive Secretariat ☎0570-071-255 (weekdays 8:30 - 17:15) ’ Japan s Evacuation Information has been Updated The evacuation alert level system used across Japan for natural disasters has recently been Emergency Saftey Measures updated. Let’s familiarize (Kinkyu Anzen Kakuho) *1 ourselves with the new information so that we can take the appropriate evacuation measures during a natural disaster. Scan this QR Code to see the full pamphlet in English. Evacuation Instruction (Hinan Shiji) *2

*1 Alert Level 5 is rarely issued due to a number Evacuation of the Elderly, of reasons, such as municipal authorities being Etc. unable to accurately grasp the severity of a (Koureisha Nado Hinan) *3 disaster. *2 Evacuation Recommendations (Hinan Kankoku) will no longer be issued. Instead, Evacuation Instructions (Hinan Shiji) will be issued. *3 An Alert Level 3 indicates that everyone living in the evacuating area should prepare to evacuate if the Alert Level is raised. People who may have difficulty evacuating quickly or who feel that they are already in danger should Is my home safe? Scan this QR Code to see proceed to evacuate themselves. the Shizuoka City Disaster Information Map:

Life / Event Information Page 3 38th Hagoromo Festival

Monetary Benefits for Single-Parent Households Takigi Noh Performance

The City of Shizuoka has a benefit system for Miho, Shimizu Ward single parents, etc. raising children up to the age of Noh is a kind of traditional 18 (or 20 for children with permanent disabilities). Japanese theatre using intricate masks and costumes Candidates: Mothers in custody of, or fathers/ to represent different guardians in custody of and sharing a household with characters. Come and children who fall under the following categories: experience this living part of Japanese history at the 38th 1. Mother and father are divorced; 2. Mother or father is passed away or missing; 3. Mother or father has a Hagoromo Festival. serious disability; 4. Mother or father has been detained for over 1 When: Sat. Oct. 23rd 16:30 - about 19:30 year; 5. Has been abandoned by mother or father for over 1 year; 6. Where: In front of Miho no Matsubara Parents were not married at time of birth; 7. Details of birth are Culture and Creativity Center Miho Shirube unknown due to being orphaned, etc.; 8. Mother or father has been (or, in case of rain, at Marinart) issued a protective order by a court due to domestic violence. Cost: ¥5000 (¥2000 for people up to 22 *There are cases when the benefits are not available even when the years old) above apply (mother or father are not officially married but in a - - Tickets: Chiketto Pia ☎0570 02 9999 (P marriage like relationship, etc.) nd Code: 506-989) Sales start 10:00 Aug. 2 . Monthly Benefit Amount: ¥10, 180 - ¥43, 160 for 1st child, plus *Preschool aged children not allowed. In the ¥5,100 - ¥10190 for 2nd child, plus ¥3,060 - ¥6,110 per child from 3rd event of cancellation due to rain after the first child onwards. act has finished, money will not be refunded. Payment date: The 11th day of every second month (or the day before if the 11th falls on a bank holiday). *Those already receiving these There are many other free events and benefits must please ensure that you submit your Genkyō Todoke by performances taking place at the festival the end of August. starting from 13:00 Inquiries: Childcare Support Division of each Ward Office. Aoi ☎ - ☎ - ☎ - Ward 221 1093; Suruga Ward 287 8674; Shimizu Ward 354 Inquiries: Hagoromo Festival Committee - 2120; Kambara Branch ☎385 7790. Office (Cultural Promotion Division) ☎221-1040

Pro Baseball in Shizuoka City! Aoi Bune: Boat Rides Sumpu Castle Park, Aoi Ward Experience the unique atmosphere of a Japanese pro See the historic Sumpu Castle like baseball game! This August you've never seen it before: from the Yakult Swallows are the water. Enjoy a 40min boat ride playing the Chunichi Dragons around Sumpu Castle moat while right here in Shizuoka City! learning about the castle’s history and solving a quiz to find Ieyasu’s When: Tue. Aug 24th and Wed. Aug 25th hidden treasure trove.

From 18:30 (admission from 17:00) Where: Kusanagi Sports Complex (Kurihara, Summer Discount Campaign Suruga Ward) This summer, residents of Shizuoka Prefecture can ride Inquiries: TV Shizuoka Pro Baseball Ticket - at a discounted price. Section ☎262 8933 nd - rd When: Weekends and public holidays from Jul. 22 Ticket info: On sale from July 23 . Sept. 30th . 9:00 - 17:30 (Jul/Aug); 9:00 -16:30 (Sept) Available at 7-11, Chicketto Pia and Special Price : JHS age and older: ¥500; ES age and Sales Outlets. Scan younger: ¥250; preschool age: FREE (1 per adult). the QR Code for more information *Please bring ID that shows that you live in Shizuoka Pref. (Japanese). ** Tickets can be purchased on the day, at the venue.

- Rental for Private Celebrations Shimizu S PULSE Home Games With this new feature can rent a boat all to yourself . Be it celebrating the growth of a child or the longevity of a loved- Come and see the pride one, make a uniquely Japanese memory that will last a lifetime. of Shizuoka playing at their home stadium! Price: 40 min course: ¥15000; 70min course ¥25000 Capacity: Up to 10 people

Reservations: TOKAI Cable Network When: ☎ - - - th 0120 152 881 (9:30 18:30) August 9 18:00 VS Yokohama F. Marinos th Website: scan QR Code August 13 19:00 VS Gamba Osaka August 25th 19:00 VS Kashima Antlers *Rental Kimono and other extra options are also Where: available. IAI Stadium Nihondaira City Offices Directory

’ If you don t know the number of a particular office, call the Information Desk (daihyō bangō)

Aoi Ward Office City Hall-Shizuoka Office ● 054-254-2115 ● 054-254-2111 5-1 Ote-machi, Aoi-ku 5-1 Ote-machi, Aoi-ku Shimizu Ward Office City Hall-Shimizu Office ● 054-354-2111 ● 054-354-2111 6-8 Asahi-cho, Shimizu-ku 6-8 Asahi-cho, Shimizu-ku Shimizu Ward Office - Suruga Ward Office Kambara Branch - - ● 10-40 Minami Yahata-cho, 054-202-5811 ● 054 385 3111 1-21-1 Kambara-shinden, Suruga-ku Shimizu-ku

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’ Offices & Associations Dealing Specifically with Foreign Nationals Needs & Issues

Shizuoka Office Shimizu Office Shizuoka City Association for - - City Hall Shizuoka Office,17F City Hall Shimizu Office, 2F Multicultural Exchange (SAME) 054-273-5931 054-354-2009 Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Ichise Center Bldg., 6F; 9-4 Tenma-cho, Aoi-ku Bureau-Shizuoka Branch Office 054-653-5571

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