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 Hamura City Homepage = http://www.city.hamura.tokyo.jp E-mail:[email protected] Hamura News Back Numbers = http://www.city.hamura.tokyo.jp/category/2-4-1-7-1.html 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 Mejiro 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) ⇒ Shinjuku Station (change to Yamanote Line) ⇒ 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.