st Published by: Hamura City October 1 , 2010

Edited by: Koho-Kocho-ka (Public Information & Public Opinion) 5-2-1 Midorigaoka, Hamura City, Tokyo 〒205-8601 042-555-1111

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THE 41st HAMURA CULTURE FAIR Starting on October 17th (Sun) Details in Pages 2~3 →

SEASONAL WALKING EVENT ~ Autumn~ This time the event course will be about a 6km walk from JR Station to Sugamo Jizou Douri Shopping Street. Participants will get to visit historic temples, as well as the old Arakawa-line Trams. Date & Time: November 7th (Sun) 9AM ~ around Noon *The event will be held in rain or shine How to Participate: Pre-registration is not necessary. Please meet the event staff awaiting around JR Mejiro Station Ticket Gate, or meet them at Hamura or Ozaku JR stations to go to Mejiro together. Their train leaves Ozaku Station at 7:34AM, and Hamura Station at 7:37AM. *JR One Way fare is ¥690 *Train Route(example): Ozaku & Hamura Stations ⇒ Haijima Station (change to Holiday Special Rapid train) ⇒ Station (change to ) ⇒ Mejiro Station Eligibility: Anyone who is a first grader or older (Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult over 16 years old) *Please be dressed suitable for walking. Fee: ¥300 (collected upon registration, including insurance, not including transportation and lunch) Things to bring: Mobile phone (if you have one), Drink, and copy of health insurance card Contact Number on the event day: 080-4325-1295 (7AM ~ until the end of event) Co-sponsored by: Hamura City Education Board, Hamura City Council of Athletic Education Inquiries: Sports Center 555-0033

TULIP OWNERS WANTED for HAMURA TULIP FIELD Hamura Tulip Field is one of the largest scale tulip fields in Kantou region, and also an irreplaceable treasure of our city. Become a Tulip Owner and experience the great joy of seeing your tulips blossom during Hamura Flower & Water Festival, which attracts many tourists every year! Planting work and maintenance will be handled by farmers and volunteers. Of course, owners can join the work in May and November too! Cosponsor Fee (per share): ¥500 *a corporation or a group can become an owner Apply to: Hamurashi Kankou Kyoukai (Hamura Tourism Association) 555-9667 *You can also apply for ownership at Hamura Industry Festival on November 6th (Sat) and 7th (Sun). *This is an ownership right for tulips planted for 2011 only, not for the paddy fields. -1 - THE 41st HAMURA CULTURE FAIR Come to see, hear and join in our culture at ‘Bunkasai’ Place: Yutorogi, Dates & times for each event are listed below, Inquiries: Yutorogi 570-0707 < EXHIBITIONS > Display Space: All public spaces in Yutorogi (except Gakushuu-shitsu No.3) ▪ First Phase: Foreign style artwork October 19th (Tue) ~ 24th (Sun) ▪ Second Phase: Japanese, foreign style and other artwork October 26th (Tue) ~ 31st (Sun) ▪ Third Phase: Japanese style artwork November 2nd (Tue) ~ 7th (Sun) < THEATER > Place: Grand Hall & Kouryuu Hiroba ▪ October 17th (Sun) The 20th Hamura Elementary School & Junior High School Music Festival ▪ October 23rd (Sat) Geinou (Japanese Traditional Performance) ▪ October 24th (Sun) Hougaku (Japanese Traditional Music) ▪ October 30th (Sat) Western-Style Dance ▪ October 31st (Sun) Western-Style Dance ▪ November 3rd (Wed) Nichibu (Japanese Traditional Dance) ▪ November 6th (Sat) Chorus Performance ▪ November 7th (Sun) Instrumental Music *For more details please check newspaper inserts (in Japanese) issued in the middle of October, or you can obtain additional information at Yutorogi as well. < SPECIAL EVENTS > Cultural Lecture Presentation “The Art and I” ▪ Part 1: Film Show “Bi no Sekai (The World of Beauty)” ▪ Part 2: Lecture “The Art and I” Date & Time: October 23rd (Sat), 1:30PM ~ (The doors open at 1PM) Place: Small Hall Instructor: Mr. Tsunenobu Namiki (Lacquer Artist) Experience Activity “Lecture about Joumon Doki (ancient Japanese pottery)” Date & Time: October 30th (Sat) 1PM ~, Place: Sousaku-shitsu No.3 Experience Activity “Creating Your Joumon Style Pottery” Date & Time: Part1 - October 30th (Sat) 1:30PM ~, Part2 - October 31st (Sun) 1PM~ Place: Sousaku-shitsu No.3 Eligibility: The 5th graders up to Junior High School Students Capacity: First 15 students for each time Fee: ¥200 (Material fee) Music Show ‘‘Ongaku no Hiroba’’ Piano & Violin Concert ▪ Part 1: Violin Performance ▪ Part 2: Opera with One Instrument Date & Time: October 31st (Sun) 6:30PM~ (doors open at 6PM), Place: Small Hall Performers: Violin... Ms. Mayumi Sugimoto, Piano... Ms. Amiko Yoshimura Film Show ‘‘Story of Asahiyama Zoo’’ Date & Time: November 3rd (Wed) 6:30PM~ (doors open at 6PM), Place: Main Hall

-2 - < The 20th Hamura School Children’s Music Festival > Date & Time: October 17th (Sun) Noon~ (doors open at 11:45AM), Place: Main Hall *Non-reserved Seating only, except the participating students’ section Inquiries: Shidou-shitsu Participating Groups (in order of stage appearance) Section 1 – Shourin Elementary School 5th Graders, Fujimi Elementary School 6th Graders, Hamura Second Junior High School Music Club, Higashi Elementary School Orchestra Section 2 - Hamura Third Junior High School Brass Orchestra, Sakae Elementary School Brass Band Musashino Elementary School Brass Orchestra Section 3 - Ozakudai Elementary School Junior Band, Nishi Elementary School Brass Band, Hamura First Junior High School Brass Orchestra

HAMURA ZOO 579-4041 < Submit a new name for Indian Porcupines > Here is a chance for you to name the twin Baby Porcupines born on July 8th (Thu)! Winners will also receive a memorial gift. Application Period: October 2nd (Sat) ~ 31st (Sun) *Zoo is open on October 11th (Mon) National Holiday. How to Apply: Fill in the name on the entry form, then take it to the shop located by Zoo exit. *The entry sheet is available by Porcupine cage. < Autumn Sketch Contest > Enter your original drawing of your favorite animals or plants in Hamura Zoo! Eligibility: children up to elementary school students Format: 270mm×380mm size drawing paper. How to Enter: Draw animal/plants in the zoo between October 1st (Fri) ~ November 30th (Tue), then fill in your name, age, school/nursery/ kindergarten name you belong to, then send or bring it to the zoo. Mailing Address: 4122 Hane, Hamura-shi 〒205-0012. Prizes: Hamura Zoo Director Prize, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, and Honorable Mention. *Winners’ drawings and name will be displayed at zoo, and may be published on the Hamura Zoo Homepage. *All submitted drawings belong to the zoo and will not be returned. *Personal information will be handled based on Private Information Protection Law.

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION of Some City Hall Services On the National Holiday of October 11th (Mon), Hamura city hall will be closed and also the automated registry machine for Resident’s Registry and Personal Seal Registry, Hamura City Website, e-mail communication with city offices and Hamura Information E-mail Service will be suspended temporarily due to the city hall building electrical system inspection. We apologize for your inconvenience. Your understanding is very much appreciated. Date & Time: October 11th (Mon) 8:30AM~3PM Inquiries about: Electrical System Inspection…Keiyaku-ka Chousha Kanri-kakari / Automated Registry Machine…Shimin-ka Uketsuke-kakari / City Website and e-mail communication with the city…Jouhou Shisutemu-ka Jouhou-ka Suishin-kakari / Hamura Information E-mail Service…Kouhou Kouchou-ka Kouhou-kakari

-3 - THE 35th HAMURA OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET – Booth Application Booth Application will start on October 17th (sun). This event aims to provide ‘recycling opportunity’ to the general public. Applications by professional dealers for commercial purposes will not be accepted. Eligibility: Hamura residents (individual or group) over high school student age *high school students need parental permission. Booth Fee: ¥800 per booth (space size 3mx4m) Capacity: first 100 applications (100 booths) Permitted Merchandise: Goods from home or Recycle-Crafts that are in serviceable condition. *Electronic devices, food, living creatures are not permitted for sale. Application / Inquiries: October 17th (Sun) 9AM~Noon. Please come to Shouhi Seikatsu Center. (Shouhi Seikatsu Center is located near City Hall, Midorigaoka 5-1-30, 555-1111) *Application by phone or mail will not be accepted. *Please pay for the fee with exact change. *Parking space is limited. Please refrain from coming by a personal car. *Dealer’s Orientation will be provided after the application is filed. The 35th Outdoor Flea Market will be held on November 20th (Sat), 9AM~Noon, at Fujimi Park C Field

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION by Hou-Terasu Law Office Attorneys from Hou-Terasu Law Office and Bar Association will provide consultations for legal advice. The consultation is free of charge, about 30 minutes for each client. *Interpretation service will not be provided. Date & Time: October 28th (Thu), November 19th (Fri) 4PM~7:10PM Place: City hall 1st Floor Shimin Soudan-Shitsu Capacity: first 5 applicants for each date How to Apply / Inquiry: Please call or visit Kouhou Kouchou-ka Shimin Soudan-kakari.

Why Not Switch Your Medication to GENERIC DRUG? Generic drugs are considered identical to the brand name counterpart in dose, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy, and intended use, and are available at more affordable price. Switching the medication from brand name drug to generic drug, especially in long term use, may effectively reduce the medical cost on the patient’s burden as well as on the insurance expenditure from National Health Insurance Program. If you prefer generic drugs for your prescription, please request for the change at a doctor’s reception or at a pharmacy. Please do not hesitate to consult your doctor about any concerns in trying new drugs. Inquiries: Hoken Nenkin-ka Hoken-kakari

REAL ESTATE VALUE INSPECTION If you newly built or expanded your residence in 2010, your resident property needs to be (re)evaluated for the Resident Property Taxation purpose. Please contact city hall and set up an appointment for Kaoku Chousa (Real Estate Value Inspection). Inquiries: Kazei-ka Shisanzei-kakari

NOVEMBER 1ST – Due Date for Some Tax Payments 3rd installment of Resident Tax, and 4th installment of National Health Insurance Tax, Long-term Care Insurance Tax and Late-elderly Medical Insurance Tax is due on November 1st (Mon). Inquiries: Nouzei-ka nouzei-tantou

-4 - SUBSIDY for TAXI FARE / GASOLINE COST for HANDICAPPED PERSONS There is a public welfare support that subsidizes Taxi Fare and Gasoline Cost for eligible handicapped persons upon reimbursement request. The request must be filed between October 1st (Fri) ~ 10th (Sun) (8:30AM~Noon&1PM~5PM) including weekend days. Please note that this deadline is respected strictly. For more information, please contact Shougai Fukushi-ka Shougai Fukushi-kakari. Eligibility: Holder of Physically Disabled Persons' Certificate(Shintai Shougaisha Techou)-grade1~2 (grade3 for leg, truncal, or internal disability), or Certificate for Adults and Children with Mental Deficiency(Ai no Techou)-grade1~2, and those with Cerebral Palsy or Amyotrophy (medical certification required).

TALK with HAMURA CITY MAYOR Date, Time, Place: October 19th (Tue), 7PM~9PM, at Mitsuya Kaikan Community Hall Appointment & Inquiry: Kouhou Kouchou-ka Shimin Soudan-kakari *On-the-day registration may be accepted, if there is availability in the appointment capacity. *Interpretation service will not be provided.

MEDICAL CHECKUP for NEXT FIRST-GRADERS The households with child(ren) entering an elementary school in April 2011 will receive a notification of Pre-entrance Child Medical Check-up (就学時健康診断) in the mid-October. If you do not receive the notification or prefer the other dates than that assigned to your child’s school district, please contact Kyouiku Soumu-ka Gakumu-kakari 555-1111. Time: Reception 1:15PM~1:45PM, Examination 1:45PM~ Dates: specified by elementary school districts; Nishi: Oct. 19th(Tue), Fujimi: Oct. 22nd(Fri), Shourin: Oct. 25th(Mon), Higashi: Oct. 27th(Wed), Musashino: Nov. 9th(Tue), Ozakudai: Nov. 16th(Tue), Sakae: Nov. 26th(Fri)

KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION 2011 Application forms for private kindergartens Kindergarten Name: address / phone number in Hamura City will be available during Ruuteru Hamura Youchien: Hanehigashi 2-19-29 / 554-6351 October 15th (Fri) to 31st (Sun). Murano Kobato Youchien: Ozakudai 5-23-1 / 554-1303 Please contact your desired kindergartens Gonokami Youchien: Midorigaoka 1-10-10 / 554-6878 for orientation dates and other details. Tama Gakuin Youchien: Midorigaoka 1-15-8 / 554-6023 Application Period: November 1st (Mon)~ Hamura Zenrin Youchien: Futaba-chou 2-10-7 / 551-1675 Inquiries: Hoiku-ka Hoiku-kakari Sakae Youchien: Sakae-chou 1-7-3 / 555-0723 Fuji Gakuin Youchien: Shinmeidai 1-23-3 / 555-1241

CHATTING PLACE for PARENTS This month’s topic is “Crying”. Come and share some parenting tips! Child Care Volunteers will take care of your children during this meeting. Place & Date: Central Children Center – Oct. 14th (Thu), West Children Center – Oct. 8th (Fri), East Children Center – Oct. 19th (Tue) Time: 10AM~11:30AM for all dates Inquiries: Kodomo Katei Shien Center 578-2882 *No reservation required.

-5 - SPORTS CENTER 555-0033 < The 39th Field Golf Tournament > Date & Time: October 23rd (Sat), 9:30AM~Noon (Registration: 8:30AM~9AM, cancelled in case of rain) Place: Fujimi Park Ground Eligibility: Hamura residents and workers Fee: ¥200 (pay at the event) Hosted by: Hamura-shi Taiiku Shidou Iin Kyougikai (Council of Athletic Education) How to apply: October 7th (Thu)~16th (Sat), call, fax, e-mail or visit the Sports Center and provide the following information; Your name, address, phone number, and your date of birth. Fax: 554-9974, Email: [email protected] *Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for the event < Aerobics Carnival > Date & Time: October 26th (Tue), 10AM ~ 11:30AM Place: Sports Center Hall No.2 Eligibility: 16 years old or older Things to bring: Exercise Wear, Indoor Shoes, Drink, and Towel Fee: ¥100 for Hamura residents and workers, ¥150 for others *Please show up in hall No.2 after purchasing your ticket and changing into exercise wear. Instructor: NPO Group Hamura-shi Taiiku Kyoukai Sports Trainer How to Apply & Inquiry: Between October 2nd (Sat) ~ 24th (Sun), 9AM ~ 4PM, Fill in your name, mailing address, and phone number then Call, Fax, E-mail, or visit the Training Room in Sports Center (NPO Hamura-shi Taiiku Kyoukai Office); 555-1698, Fax: 555-1699, E-mail: [email protected] *On this day there will not be “Aerobics for Beginners” or “Aerobics 2” classes.

SWIMMING CENTER 579-3210 < Swimming Class for Elementary School Students > Date & Time: Every Saturday between November 6th ~ December 25th (8 classes) (A) 11AM ~ 1PM (B) 2PM ~ 4PM Place: Swimming Pool Eligibility: Elementary School Students Capacity: First 100 applicants Fee: ¥5,000 (for 8 classes, Insurance & admission included) Classes are separated by 3 levels; ○ Basic… (A)Challenge to kick wall and go 10meters in water (B)Goal is to swim 12.5meters by Crawl ○ Intermediate… (A)Goal is to swim 25 meters by Crawl (B)Challenge the Backstroke ○ Advanced… Goal is to become able to swim Breaststroke and Butterfly < Swimming Class for Adults > Date & Time: Every Sunday between Nov. 7th ~ Dec. 19th, and Dec. 25th (Sat) (8 classes), 7PM~9PM Eligibility: Anyone who is 16 years old or older Capacity: First 40 applicants Fee: ¥6,500 (for 8 classes, Insurance & admission fee are included) Classes are separated by 4 levels; ○ Beginner…Those who are scared of water, or cannot swim will challenge swimming 12.5m by Crawl ○ Basic…Those who wants to improve breathing technique, or want to try for 25m swimming ○ Intermediate…Those who can swim 25m free style and want to learn other swimming styles ○ Advanced…Those who want to swim the medley; Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Backstroke How to apply: Between October 15th(Fri) ~ 29th (Fri), fill in an entry sheet available at the Swimming Center or Sports Center. Then mail, fax, or bring to the Swimming Center. Fax; 579-3212 Mailing address; 319-3 Gonokami Hamura-shi, Tokyo 205-0011

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CHUUOU (Central) CHILDREN CENTER 554-4552 < Family Astronomical Observation ~Watching Moon, Jupiter, Uranus, and Andromeda Galaxy~ > Date & Time: October 12th (Tue), 6:30PM~7:30PM Eligibility: Elementary School Students up to 18 years old (Junior High School Students or younger must be accompanied by an adult.) Fee: Free * To participate, please come to the event site directly. Reservation is not required. * In case of rain, the Constellation Lecture will be given at Chuuou Children Center. * Make sure to dress for cold temperature.

HIGASHI (East) CHILDREN CENTER 570-7751 < Hand-made Toy Class ~Yajirobe’e (Balancing Toy)~ > Date & Time: October 9th (Sat), ①10AM~ ②1PM~ Fee: Free Eligibility: Toddlers (Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult) up to the 3rd graders Instructor: Volunteer from “Neji Mawashi” *To participate, please come to the event site directly. < Home Cooking Class “American Dog Roll (Rolled Corn Dogs)” > まきまきアメリカンドッグ Date&Time: October 30th (Sat), 10:00AM~Noon Capacity: First 20 people Fee: ¥50 (Ingredient fee) Eligibility: Elementary School Students up to High School Students in Hamura Things to bring: Indoor Shoes, Apron, Bandana, and Hand Towel How to Apply: October 20th(Wed) ~ 28th(Thu), 9AM~4:30PM, Call or visit to Higashi Children Center

LIBRARY 554-2280 < Story Telling for Toddlers > Date & Time: October 9th (Sat), 11AM~ Fee: Free Reservation: not required < Story Telling for Elementary School Students > 小学生向けおはなし会 Date & Time: October 16th (Sat), 11AM~ Fee: Free Reservation: not required < Story Telling for Babies > Date & Time: October 23rd (Sat), 11AM~ Fee: Free Reservation: not required

YUTOROGI 570-0707 < Movie Exhibition for Children > Date & Time: October 3rd (Sun), 10:30AM~11:30AM, Fee: Free Co-Host: Hamura Eiga Club Program: 4 Titles are scheduled to screen *To participate, please come to the event site directly.

FRESHLAND NISHITAMA 570-2626 < Temporary Closure > Due to the periodical system inspection, Freshland Nishitama will be closed on October 4th (Mon), and 5th (Tue). For more details please see our website.

-7 - HOKEN (Public Health) CENTER 555-1111

< Subsidy for Hib Vaccination > List of Medical Facilities in Hamura City Approximately 60% of bacteria causing Toddlers’ where Hib Vaccination is available

Bacterial Meningitis is Hib Bacteria (Influenza type b). Matsubara Naika Iin 554-2427

Hamura City will provide a partial subsidy of the cost of Matsuda Iin 554-0358

Hib Vaccine for newborns and children up to 4 years old. Takiura Iin 555-2655

Any parent of children who meets the following Yokota Clinic 554-8580 conditions can apply for this subsidy: Sakae-chou Shinryoujo 555-8233

① Any registered residents of Hamura City Yamakawa Iin 554-3111

② Anyone with a child 2 months ~ 4 years old at the Hamura Sougo Shinryoujo 554-5420

time of vaccination (please take the vaccine no later Ozaku Ekimae Clinic 578-0161 th than 2days prior to the child’s 5 birthday) Ozaki Clinic 554-0188 ③ Anyone who had Hib vaccination as of April 1st 2010 Wakakusa Iin 579-0311 or later in Japan Yanagida Iin 555-1800 Amount of subsidy: Maximum of ¥4,000 per vaccine Futaba Clinic 570-1588

(¥8,000 for Welfare recipients) Number of subsidy to be received: ○ Anyone who started taking the vaccine between 2 months old and 7 months old...4 times ○ Anyone who started taking the vaccine between 7 months old and 12 months old...3 times ○ Anyone who started taking the vaccine between 1 year old and 4 years old...1 time How to receive the subsidy: ▶▶ If your child is going to take the vaccine at a certified clinic/hospital in Hamura: ① Please make an appointment at a medical facility first and bring your child’s Nyuuyouji Iryou Shou (Child Medical Certificate) and Boshi Kenkou Techou (Maternal and Child Health Handbook). If you are a welfare recipient, please bring your Certificate of Welfare Recipient as well. ② You will need to pay the difference between the vaccine fee and the subsidy . ▶▶ If your child has already been vaccinated or plan on taking the vaccine outside of Hamura ① Upon being vaccinated, you will need to pay the full amount at the medical facility. ② Bring the following documentation and apply for subsidy at Hoken Center within one year: -- Original receipt of vaccination fee -- Your bank account information to which subsidy needs to be deposited -- Boshi Kenkou Techou (Maternal and Child Health Handbook), or Certificate of Hib Vaccination About Remedy in case of Health Damage/Side Effects: Hib Vaccination is NOT mandatory according to the Preventive Vaccination Act. Therefore, treatment for side effects caused by the Hib vaccination may not be covered by the Government. Prior to taking this vaccine, make sure to consult with a doctor. *Side effect caused by Hib Vaccine is subject to Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System regulated by the Act on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, Independent Administrative Agency.

-8 - < October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month > It is much better to detect Breast Cancer in its early stages. This is a great opportunity to get your breasts checked out. Female Hamura residents of age 40 and older can take checkup at Fussa Hospital for until December 28th (Tue). For details please see Hamura News May 15th Edition. < Free Medical Examination for Stomach / Lung Cancer > Date & Time: ①November 11th (Thu), ②November 28th (Sun), 7:30AM~ Place: Hoken Center Eligibility: Hamura residents 40 years of age and older, Capacity: ① 50 people, ② 100 people Testing Methods: Abdominal X-ray for Stomach Cancer, and Chest X-ray for Lung Cancer *Smokers and those who have some blood in their sputum will be required to turn in a sputum sample. How to apply: Starting on October 5th (Tue) 8:30AM~. Call or visit Hoken Center. < Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine> Japanese Government will resume encouraging the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for young children due to adopting the new type vaccine with reduced risk of side effects. Parents of a child who turns(ed) 3 years old in FY2010 will receive a Notification of Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination (日本脳 炎予防接種のお知らせ) along with the regular 3-year health check-up notification. For children born between April ~ August 2007 the notification will be mailed in early October. If your child has missed the vaccination during a period of mid 2007 to recent: children who are in 1st vaccination phase age (up to 7 years and 6month old) or in 2nd vaccination Phase Age (9 years ~ 13 years old) can still take the 1st phase vaccination covered by public fund. Also, those who have not completed the 1st phase vaccination can take the remaining doses at this chance. To receive a vaccination coupon (Yoshin-hyou), please bring your Boshi Kenkou Techou (Maternal and Child Health Handbook) to Hoken Center. *For more information, please contact Hoken Center or check Hamura City Website.

◆ MEDICAL SERVICES on Sundays and Holidays ◆ 1st half of October Hospital Dental Clinic Date 9am~5pm 5pm~10pm 9am~5pm Ozaku Ekimae Heijitsu Yakan Ozawa 3rd (Sun) 578-0161 555-9999 579-1500 Clinic Kyuukan Center Shika Clinic

Fussa-shi Moriya 10th (Sun) Wakakusa Iin 579-0311 552-0099 555-9872 Hoken Center Shika Iin

11th (Mon) Takasawa Byouin Yano Ozaki Clinic 554-0188 556-2311 555-3363 Holiday (Mizuho-machi) Shika Iin

*Inquiries on medical facilities or medical system: Tokyo Health & Medical Information Center “Himawari” 03-5285-8181, in English, 9AM~8PM Daily http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp

-9 - TV HAMURA in October TV Hamura is broadcasted on “TCN” Tama Cable Network (analogue channel 21, digital channel 055). 30-minute program is broadcasted daily (program renews every Thursday): ①9AM~ ②5PM~ ③9PM~ *Test-broadcasting on Saturdays (analogue ch.09, digital ch.111) ①1:30PM~ ②5PM~ ③9PM~ This Month’s Special Program: The 63rd Hamura Citizen’s Sports Festival Inquiries: Kouhou Kouchou-ka Kouhou-kakari

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Schedule of OCTOBER Foreign Residents Ⓐ 8th (Fri), 22nd (Fri) 1:30pm~3:30pm (in Spanish & Korean)

Traffic Accident Ⓐ Oct. 6th (Wed), Nov. 10th (Wed) 1:30pm~4:30pm

Tax Ⓐ Oct. 5th (Tue), Nov. 5th (Fri) 1:30pm~4:30pm Shimin Soudan-shitu

Public Administration 555-1111 21st (Thu) 1:30pm~4:30pm Human Rights

Oct. 7th (Thu), 15th(Fri), 23rd(Sat) Weekday 2pm~5pm Japanese Law Ⓐ Nov. 4th (Thu), 12th (Fri), 27th (Sat) Saturday 10am~1pm

Hamurashi Shoukoukaikan Finance Ⓐ 12th (Tue) 2pm~4pm 555-6211

Health 14th (Thu), 28th (Thu) 1:30pm~3pm Hoken Center 555-1111

Single-Mother Family Ⓐ 9AM~Noon Kosodate Shien-ka 3rd (Sun) Independence Support 1PM~4PM 555-1111

Mon ~ Fri Kyouiku Soudan-shitu Education Ⓐ 9am ~ 6pm Weekend by appointment only 554-1223

General Counseling Mon~Fri 8:30AM ~ 5:15PM Shougaisha Chiiki Katsudou

Physical Handicap Support Center ‘Aoba’ 1pm~4pm Handicapped Citizen 23rd (Sat) 555-1210

Mental Handicap ‘Aoba’ 555-1210 1pm~4pm 18th (Mon), 19th (Tue) Tall Free Dial 0120-294-992

V Child Rearing Consultations Available Daily V

Kodomo Katei Shien Center 578-2882

East Nursery School 554-2154

West Nursery School 554-4507 8:30am ~ Mon ~ Fri Shiraume Nursery School 555-1019 5:00pm Sakura Nursery School 554-2046

Private Nursery Schools

Map of Nursery Schools : http://www.city.hamura.tokyo.jp/0000000466.html

Mon Wed Fri 9am ~ Noon West Children Center 554-7578

Tue Thu Sat 9am ~ Noon Central Children Center 554-4552

Tue Fri Sun 9am ~ Noon East Children Center 570-7751 *Ⓐ=appointment required. *Consultations will be available in Japanese only unless otherwise noted.

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