Published in April 2022 "News from Chiba Municipal Administration" for Foreigners

Announcement of New Year's Holiday

City and ward offices are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 12 (Thursday) to January 29 (Tuesday))
will be closed.
The city hall call center accepts calls without rest.
Saturdays, public holidays, and holidays during the year-end and New Year holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding year-end and New Year holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Questions: City Hall Call Center TEL: 043-245-4894

My number card eligible for points The application deadline is the end of December

To get up to 20,000 yen worth of Mina points,
Please apply for your My Number Card by December 12st.
Those who have not applied will receive an email by December 12th.
If you have any questions, please check the mail or ask a question.

Question: My number general toll free number TEL: 0120-95-0178

Year-end and New Year garbage collection

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 garbage.
　2022: Until December 12 (Friday)
　2023: From January 1 (Wednesday)
(2) Collection of tree branches, grass clippings, and leaves
　2022: Until December 12 (Wednesday)
　2023: From Monday, January 1th.
(3) Collection of non-burnable garbage
　2022: Until December 12 (Wednesday)
　2023: From January 1 (Wednesday)
(4) Request for oversized garbage collection
　Application: Until December 2022 (Wednesday) this year, 12
　　　　From January 2023 (Wednesday) next year in 1
　Apply by phone
　Weekdays: 9:00-16:00, Saturdays: 9:00-11:30
　Oversized Garbage Reception Center TEL: 043-302-5374
　Apply on the homepage
　Search for [Chiba City Oversized Garbage Reception].

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

December is Illegal Dumping Prevention Month Don't dump illegally!I won't let you!

Illegal dumping refers to the act of disobeying rules, such as throwing garbage on roads or in vacant lots.
Please follow the rules and dispose of garbage properly.
Chiba City is taking measures to prevent illegal dumping by installing surveillance cameras and conducting patrols.

XNUMX.How to dispose of household appliances that are no longer used
　　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 Sales Office 210 Roppocho, Inage-ku TEL: 043-423-1148
　Tsubame Express Co., Ltd. Chiba XNUMXth Center
　225-1 Naganumaharamachi, Inage-ku TEL: 043-258-4060
(3) Have a municipal general waste disposal contractor come and pick it up.
　Municipal waste recycling business cooperative TEL: 043-204-5805

XNUMX.Beware of illegal garbage collectors
　There are vendors who come around with light trucks and take things they no longer need.
　Such contractors are not licensed by the city.
　Please be aware that you may be told to pay later and other troubles may occur.

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

Don't carry that anxiety about childcare alone

Pregnant women and guardians are worried about child-rearing when children grow up.
It's important not to feel like you can't rely on anyone.
Chiba City has various support and consultation counters, so please use them.

XNUMX.Support from pregnancy to child-rearing
　Various consultations are available so that pregnancy, childbirth, and child rearing can be done with peace of mind.
　Consultation method: Telephone, online (ZOOM), visit each center
　Consultation/Questions: Maternal and Child Health Comprehensive Support Center in each ward (Health Division, Health and Welfare Center)
　　　　　　　Central TEL: 043-221-5616 Hanamigawa TEL: 043-275-2031
　　　　　　　Inage TEL: 043-284-8130 Wakaba TEL: 043-233-6507
　　　　　　　Green TEL: 043-292-8165 Mihama TEL: 043-270-2880

XNUMX.Support for postpartum anxiety and troubles
　Having no one to help you after giving birth, how well you can take care of your baby, etc.
　Please use it if you have any concerns.
(1) Postpartum care business
　Target: Babies and mothers from birth to 4 months
　Contents: Mental and physical care by midwives, childcare guidance, etc.
(2) Angel Helper
　Target: Babies and mothers within 1 year of birth
　Contents: Dispatch a helper (a person who helps)
　　　　Help prepare meals, wash clothes, etc.
　For more information on how to use, fees, etc.
Search for (1) in Chiba City postpartum care
Search for (2) at Chiba City Angel Helper
do or ask
Inquiries: Kindergarten Support Division TEL: 043-245-5180

XNUMX.Help desk for worries and anxieties
　If you are worried or in trouble with your child's growth or development
　Please inquire
(1) Childcare consultation
　Childcare consultation by public health nurses, registered dietitians, and dental hygienists.
　Consultation method: Telephone, online (ZOOM), visit each center
　Consultation/Questions: Health Division, Health and Welfare Center
　　　　　　　Central TEL: 043-221-2581 Hanamigawa TEL: 043-275-6295
　　　　　　　Inage TEL: 043-284-6493 Wakaba TEL: 043-233-8191
　　　　　　　Green TEL: 043-292-2620 Mihama TEL: 043-270-2213
(2) Family Child Counseling Room
　Anxiety about children's school life personality and habit development delay
　You can consult with a family counselor.
　Consultation/Questions: Home Child Counseling Room (Health and Welfare Center Children and Families Division)
　　　　　　　Central TEL: 043-221-2151 Hanamigawa TEL: 043-275-6445
　　　　　　　Inage TEL: 043-284-6139 Wakaba TEL: 043-233-8152
　　　　　　　Green TEL: 043-292-8139 Mihama TEL: 043-270-3153

XNUMX.Child care support concierge
　About various troubles of childcare, child care,
　You can consult our professional staff.
　Consultation/Questions: Children and Families Division, Health and Welfare Center
　　　　　　　Central TEL: 043-221-2172 Hanamigawa TEL: 043-275-6421
　　　　　　　Inage TEL: 043-284-6138 Wakaba TEL: 043-233-8150
　　　　　　　Green TEL: 043-292-8137 Mihama TEL: 043-270-3150

New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Related Information

(1) Vaccination for infants (6 months to 4 years old) has started.
　Children over 6 months old can be vaccinated
　It began.
　Vaccination tickets were sent to children eligible for vaccination.
　For children who are about to turn 6 months old, in the middle of the next month
　I will send you a vaccination ticket.Vaccination is not compulsory.
　Type of vaccine: Pfizer (for infants)
　Number of inoculations: 3 times as the first inoculation
　　2nd inoculation 1 weeks after the 3st
　　3rd inoculation 2 weeks after 8nd inoculation
　*Please take the first (three) vaccinations by March 3 (Friday).
　For that reason, it is necessary to inoculate the first dose by Friday, January 1.
(2) Issuance of vaccine passports for year-end and New Year holidays
　Applications will not be accepted or issued from December 12 (Thursday) to January 29 (Tuesday).
　If you need it by the end of the year, please apply by mail by Friday, December 12rd.
　For those who have My Number Card, the year-end and New Year holidays
　It can be issued at a convenience store or through an app.

Consultation/Questions: City Corona Vaccination Call Center TEL: 0120-57-8970
　　　　　　8:30-21:00 (until 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays)
　　　　　　December 2022, 12 (Wednesday) from 28:21
　　　　　　Closed until 2023:1 on Wednesday, January 4, 8

FY4 Chiba City Child-rearing Household Extraordinary Benefits

Target households: Registered as a resident in Chiba City on October 10
　　　　　From April 2007, 4 to February 2, 2023,
　　　　　households with new born children
Payment amount: 1 yen per household

We will pay from the end of December.
For more information, search for [Chiba City Child Care Benefits]
please ask.

Question: Municipal Child-rearing Household Temporary Benefit Secretariat TEL: 043-400-2606

We provide a reserve fund for elementary school entrance

We will pay for the things you use at school and the things you need when you go to school.
Payment date is scheduled for the end of March.

Guardian of subject (1) and (2)
(1) Child will enter elementary school in April 2023
(2) I am in financial trouble

Payment amount: 54,060 yen (planned)
Application period: Until Friday, January 1
For details on how to apply
Search for [Chiba City Tuition Aid] or ask a question.

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

Let's prevent flu

It's flu season.
New coronavirus infection and influenza this year
Worried about working together.

Please be aware of the following:
(1) Wash your hands when you get home and before eating
(2) Do not go to places with many people as much as possible
(3) Sleep well, rest well, and eat well-balanced meals
(4) Observe cough etiquette and 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

Community interpreter/translation supporter system

From January, foreign language interpretation and translation will be available in various places in daily life.
The community interpreter/translation supporter system that can be used will start.

(1) Target
　Living in Chiba City, Working in Chiba City,
　A foreigner who attends a school in Chiba City
　People who have difficulty communicating in Japanese
　Public institutions that need interpreters for foreigners
(2) Contents that can be requested
　Procedures at the city hall, interpreting at the doctor,
　About the education of children and students
(3) Target language
　English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.
Do you ask detailed questions such as how to use?
Search for [Chiba City Community Interpreter]

Inquiries: Chiba City International Association TEL: 043-245-5750
　　　(Closed on Sundays and public holidays)

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Events / Events

Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the event may be canceled or postponed.
Please check with the organizer for the latest information.

Dezomeshiki

Parade of firefighting vehicles, performances of the fire brigade, etc.
It is an event full of highlights.
For details, please search for [Chiba City Fire Department New Year's ceremony].

Date: September 1 (Saturday) 14:10-00:11
　　(We will enter the venue at 9:12. The fire truck tour is until 10:XNUMX.)
　　　Cancel when the weather is bad.
Location: Inage Seaside Park No. 2 parking lot
Note: Please come to the venue by bus or train.

Inquiries: Fire Bureau General Affairs Division TEL: 043-202-1611

swiss christmas market

Famous winter in Montreux, Switzerland, sister city of Chiba
It's an event.
Hold a Christmas market.

Date: December 12th (Friday) - December 16th (Sunday) 12:18-11:00
Location: South Exit Square in front of JR Kaihin Makuhari Station
Contents: Raclette cheese, Swiss wine, Switzerland
　　　Sale of design goods, etc.
　　　Performances such as jazz and Alps horn,
　　　Online exchange with the city of Montreux

Do you ask detailed questions about the content of the event?
Search for [Chiba City Swiss Christmas Market]

Inquiries: International Exchange Division TEL: 043-245-5018

Charity concert for humanitarian aid in Ukraine

Date: Sunday, August 1, 8:12-30:16
Venue: Civic Hall (XNUMX Kanamecho, Chuo-ku)
Application: Directly to the venue on the day
Capacity: 200 people from early people

Question: Mr. Shiba, M&M Enterprise Co., Ltd. TEL: 043-312-2211

Year-end Citizen Appreciation Day at Local Wholesale Market

In addition to Citizen Appreciation Day on the 12nd and 2th Saturdays in December
We hold year-end citizen thanks day.
New Year's foods such as fresh seafood, crabs, kamaboko, and rice cakes
We have a lot.Please come.

Date: Citizen Appreciation Day December 12th (Saturday) and 10th (Saturday)
　　　Year-end Citizen Appreciation Day December 12th (Monday) to 26th (Friday)　　
　　　7:00-12:00 (Fisheries Building closes around 10:00)
Note: Pets are not allowed

Inquiries: Local wholesale market TEL: 043-248-3200

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