September 2023 "News from Chiba Municipal Administration" for Foreigners

Announcement of New Year's Holiday

City halls and ward offices are open during the year-end and New Year holidays (from December 12th (Friday) to January 29rd (Wednesday)).
I'll be on vacation.
The City Hall call center is open to answering questions.

Year-end and New Year holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and holidays: 8:30-17:00
Monday to Friday, excluding year-end and New Year holidays: 8:30 to 18:00

Questions: City Hall Call Center TEL: 043-245-4894

Garbage collection during the year-end and New Year holidays

This is a notice about the collection of household waste during the year-end and New Year holidays.

(1) Collection of combustible garbage, bottles, cans, PET bottles, used paper, and cloth.
　2023: Until December 12th (Saturday)
　2024: From Thursday, January 1th
(2) Collection of tree branches, grass clippings, and leaves
　2023: Until December 12th (Thursday)
　2024: From Monday, January 1th
(3) Collection of non-burnable garbage
　2023: December 12th (Thursday)
　2024: From Thursday, January 1th
(4) Application for bulky waste
　2023: Until December 12th (Thursday)

Application by phone Weekdays: 9:00-16:00, Saturdays: 9:00-11:30
Oversized Garbage Reception Center TEL:043-302-5374
Apply on the homepage
　Please search for [Chiba City Oversized Garbage Reception].
You can also apply for bulky garbage collection on LINE.
LINE URL:https://liff.line.me/1657017695-eNx9ljGp/index.html

Question: Collection Operations Section TEL: 043-245-5246

December is illegal dumping prevention month. Don't illegally dump! I won't let you!

Illegal dumping is when you dispose of garbage without following the rules, such as dumping it on the road or in a vacant lot.
Please follow the rules and dispose of garbage properly.
Chiba City takes measures to prevent illegal dumping by installing surveillance cameras and conducting patrols.

1.How to dispose of household appliances that are no longer in use
　　Treatment of air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.
(1) Ask the store to pick up the product.
(2) Carry it by yourself to the designated collection place.
　River Co., Ltd. Chiba Office 210 Roppo-cho, Inage-ku TEL: 043-423-1148
　Tsubame Express Co., Ltd. Chiba 225th Center 1-043 Naganumahara-cho, Inage-ku TEL: 258-4060-XNUMX
(3) Have a licensed general waste disposal company from Chiba City come and pick it up.
　City Waste Recycling Business Cooperative TEL: 043-204-5805

XNUMX.Beware of illegal garbage collectors
　There are companies that come around in light trucks and take away the items you no longer need.
　These companies are not licensed by the city.
　Please be aware that you may run into trouble such as being asked to pay later.

Question: Household garbage consultation dial TEL: 043-204-5380
　　　Collection Operations Division TEL: 043-245-5246

Recruitment of vacant house residents of municipal housing　

(1) General
　There are certain conditions for those who can apply, such as those with low income and those with emergency contact information.
(2) Expired (for families with children)
　Under the general conditions, parents under the age of 45 with children under elementary school age can apply.
You can live in both (1) and (2) for 10 years.If you have any questions, please ask.

Application form: From Wednesday, December 12th, you can get it at the following locations:
　Chiba City Housing Supply Corporation (Central Community Center 1st floor), Ward Office Regional Development Division,
　You can also print from the Prefectural Housing Information Plaza (1-16 Sakaemachi, Chuo-ku) or the Chiba City Housing Supply Corporation website.
Application date: January 2024st (holiday) to January 1th (Wednesday), 1. All you need is a reception stamp from the post office during this period.
　　　　(Duplicate applications are not allowed)
Lottery date: Wednesday, January 2024, 1
Expected move-in date: You can move in from April 2024, 4 (Monday).

(3) Constant recruitment
　There is also a constant recruitment process where applications are accepted from those who apply first.If you have any questions, please ask.

Inquiries: Chiba City Housing Supply Corporation TEL: 043-245-7515

Let's prevent flu

The flu is spreading faster than usual.
Please be careful of the following to avoid infection.

(1)Wash your hands when you get home and before eating
(2) Avoid going to places where there are many people as much as possible.
(3) Sleep well, rest well, and eat well-balanced meals
(4) If you have a cough, wear a mask
(5) Always keep the humidity in the room between 50% and 60%
(6) Get vaccinated

Question: Infectious Disease Control Division TEL: 043-238-9974

Additional vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine

Those who have received at least one dose of the new coronavirus vaccine (over XNUMX months after birth)
Additional vaccinations are available free of charge.
If you are 65 years of age or older and have an underlying disease, please consider getting vaccinated.
For more information, please search for [Chiba City Corona Vaccine Additional Vaccination] or ask us a question.
Questions: City Corona Vaccination Call Center TEL: 0120-57-8970 9:00-17:00 daily
*Closed from December 12th (Thursday) to January 28th (Thursday)

Winter traffic safety campaign

With the slogan "I will never allow drunk driving,"
A winter traffic safety campaign will be held in Chiba Prefecture for 12 days from December 10th to 19th.
Everyone please follow traffic rules and manners to avoid traffic accidents.

XNUMX.Important things
(1) Don't drive after drinking alcohol.
(2) Be careful of accidents in the evening and at night.
(3) When riding a bicycle, wear a helmet and follow traffic rules.

Question: Regional Safety Division TEL: 043-245-5148

We provide a reserve fund for elementary school entrance

We will pay for the things your child uses at school and what they need when going to school.

Payment date: Expected to be around the end of March.
Target audience: Parents whose children are planning to enter elementary school in April 2024 and are in financial trouble.
Payment amount: 54,060 yen (planned)
Application period: Until January 1th (Friday)

For more information on application conditions and methods, please search for [Chiba City Study Assistance]
please ask.

Questions: Academic Affairs Division TEL: 043-245-5928

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Events / Events

Year-end Citizen Appreciation Day at Local Wholesale Market

In December, in addition to Citizen Appreciation Day on the second and fourth Saturdays, we hold an end-of-the-year Citizen Appreciation Day.
There are many New Year's foods such as fresh seafood, crab, kamaboko, and mochi.
Please come by all means.

Date and time:
(1)Citizen Appreciation Day December 12th (Saturday) and December 9rd (Saturday)
(2) Year-end citizen appreciation day December 12th (Monday) to December 25th (Saturday)　　
(1) and (2) both 7:00-12:00 (Fisheries building until around 10:00)
*You cannot bring pets.

Questions: Local wholesale market (Takahama 2, Mihama-ku) TEL: 043-248-3200

Fire Band Christmas Concert

This is a brass band concert that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults.
We play Christmas songs and call for fire and disaster prevention through music.
日時：12月24日(日)10:30～11:00、11:30～12:00
Location: Ario Soga (52-7 Kawasakicho, Chuo-ku) Outdoor event plaza
　　　Please come directly to the venue on the day.

Inquiries: Fire Bureau General Affairs Division TEL: 043-202-1664

Community center events

(1)Christmas concert　
　Date: April 12 (Sun) 17:10-00:12
　Location: Hanamigawa Ward Kemigawa Community Center TEL: 043-271-8220
　Capacity: 40 people from early people
　Please come directly to the venue on the day.

(2) Try foreign cuisine! "Let's make Ukrainian home cooking"
　Location: Tsuga Community Center, Inage Ward TEL: 043-251-7670
　Date: April 1 (Sun) 14:10-00:13
　Capacity: 8 people
　Price: 1,300 yen
　Target: Adult
　Application: December 12nd (Saturday) to December 1th (Sunday)
　　　　Apply by calling 043-251-7670
　　　　You can also apply from the community center's homepage.
　　　　Only those who are able to participate will be notified if they are able to participate.

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consultation

Special consultation for multiple debtors

You can consult a lawyer about any problems you may have with borrowed money.

Date and time: December 12th (Thursday) and 14th (Thursday) 28:13-00:16 (approximately 00 minutes per person)
Target audience: People who are having trouble borrowing money from various sources (family members are welcome to come with them)
Application: Please apply by telephone to the Consumer Affairs Center.
Capacity: 6 people from early people
Venue/Questions: Consumer Affairs Center (1 Benten, Chuo-ku) TEL: 043-207-3000

Infertility consultation

Infertility (inability to have a baby), infertility (inability to grow a baby in the womb), etc.
Counseling for people.

(1)Telephone consultation TEL:090-6307-1122
　Date and time: December 12th (Thursday) - December 7th (Thursday) 28:15 - 30:20 (Reception until 00:19)
　Contents: Consultation by a midwife
　Target audience: People who are worried about infertility, infertility, or other sexual issues.
(2) Interview consultation
　Date: August 12 (Wednesday) 20:13-30:17
　Location: City Hall (1-1 Chiba Port, Chuo-ku)
　Contents: Consultation by a doctor and midwife
　Target: People who are suffering from infertility or infertility
　Capacity: 3 people from early people
　Applications/Questions: Telephone Health Support Division TEL: 043-238-9925

Health counseling for women by midwives

date and time. Place:
(1) Friday, August 12, 15: 13-30: 15
　Wakaba Health and Welfare Center (2-19-1 Kaizuka, Wakaba Ward)
(2) December 12st (Thursday) 21:10-00:12
　Inage Health and Welfare Center (14-12-4 Anagawa, Inage Ward)
(3) Friday, August 12, 22: 10-00: 12
　Chuo Health and Welfare Center (4th floor, Kiboru, Chuo 5-1-13, Chuo-ku)

Contents: From adolescence to menopause, pregnancy (including unwanted pregnancies),
　　　Consultation regarding women's bodies and health such as childbirth
Applicable people: Women
Application: Call the health department of each center by phone.
　　　Central TEL:043-221-2581
　　　Inage TEL:043-284-6493
　　　Wakaba TEL:043-233-8191

Question: Health Support Division TEL: 043-238-9925

Consultation by female experts

Date and time: Friday, July 12th, 15: 13-00: 17
Location: City Hall 1st floor Citizen Consultation Room
Contents: Women with anxiety and worries can consult.
　　　Consultation with female lawyers, midwives, and psychologists.
Applicable people: Women
Capacity: 4 people per expert starting from the earliest　
　　　Please come directly to the venue on the day.

Inquiries: Gender Equality Division TEL: 043-245-5060

Counseling for youth concerns

Date: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Content: Youth concerns such as delinquency, bullying, not going to school, etc.
Contact:
(1) Youth Support Center (Central Community Center)
　TEL: 043-245-3700
(2) East Branch (inside Chishirodai Civic Center) TEL: 043-237-5411
(3) West Branch (City Education Hall) TEL: 043-277-0007
(4) South branch office (within complex facilities such as Kamatori Community Center)
　TEL: 043-293-5811
(5) North branch office (within complex facilities such as Hanamigawa Civic Center)
　TEL: 043-259-1110

Consultation session for “heart”, “life” and “money”

Date: September 12 (Saturday) 23:10-00:15
Contents: Judicial scriveners, clinical psychologists, mental health welfare workers, legal matters, mental concerns, etc.
　　　You can consult about health etc.
Location: Kiboru (4-5-1 Chuo, Chuo-ku)
Capacity: 10 groups starting from the earliest *Consultations cannot be made over the phone.
Application/Question: Telephone the Chiba Judicial Scrivener Association TEL: 043-246-2666