September 2023 "News from Chiba Municipal Administration" for Foreigners

Recruiting children to use nursery schools, kindergartens, etc. from April next year

1.Nursery school, small-scale childcare, home-based childcare, in-office childcare, private certified childcare center (childcare certification),
　Municipal Certified Children's Center (Education/Childcare Certification)

(1) Reception period
　Post/Counter: October 10th (Monday) - November 16th (Thursday)
　Electronic application: From October 10th (Monday) to November 16rd (holiday) 11:23
(2) Where to get the application form
　Health and Welfare Center Children and Families Division, childcare facilities
　October 10th (Monday) - November 16th (Thursday) *Until 11:30 on Saturdays
　You can also print from the homepage.
(3) Application method
　Fill out the application form and submit it to the Children and Family Division of the Health and Welfare Center in the ward where your desired childcare facility is located.
　Please mail it or bring it in person.You can also apply electronically.

For more information, please search for [Chiba City April Child Recruitment] or ask a question.

Question: Children and Families Division, Public Health and Welfare Center in each ward
　Central TEL: 043-221-2172 Hanamigawa TEL: 043-275-6421
　Inage TEL: 043-284-6137 Wakaba TEL: 043-233-8150
　Green TEL: 043-292-8137 Mihama TEL: 043-270-3150

Recruiting children to use the children's room from April next year

This service is available to elementary school students whose parents are not home during the day due to work or other reasons.
The place is an elementary school or a private children's room.

(1) Reception period
　First reception: October 10th (Monday) to November 16th (Monday)
　Secondary reception: November 11th (Tuesday) to November 7th (Thursday)
(2) Where to get the application form
　From the beginning of October, each ward's Health and Welfare Center Children and Family Division, Civic Center Liaison Office, Healthy Development Division,
　You can get it in the children's room.You can also print it from the Chiba City website.
(3) Application method
　Fill out the application form and submit it to the ward where the children's room you wish to use is located.
　Please mail or bring it in person to the Children and Family Division of the Health and Welfare Center.
　You can also apply electronically.

For more information, please search for [Chiba City Children's Room] or ask a question.

Question: Children and Families Division, Public Health and Welfare Center in each ward
　Central TEL: 043-221-2149 Hanamigawa TEL: 043-275-6421
　Inage TEL: 043-284-6137 Wakaba TEL: 043-233-8150
　Green TEL: 043-292-8137 Mihama TEL: 043-270-3150

Recruitment of after school children from next April

It is a place for elementary school students to play and live after class.
All elementary school students who wish to use this service can use it at their designated elementary school.

XNUMX.Elementary school available

(1) Ikuhama, Ikuhama East, Omori, Kawato, Asahigaoka, Satsukigaoka West, Satsukigaoka East, Nagasaku, Nishikonakadai,
　Hanamigawa, Makuhari Minami, Ayamedai, Kashiwadai, Kusano, Chigusadai, Chigusadaihigashi, Tsuga, Omiya, Sakazuki, Sarashina,
　Senjodai Higashi, Senjodai Mirai, Senjodai Wakaba, Wakamatsudai, Okido, Oyuminonan, Toke, Inahama,
　Saiwaicho, Takasu Dai XNUMX, Takahama Beach, Takahama Daiichi, Masago Dai XNUMX Elementary School
(2) Ikuhama Nishi, Hanajima, Mizuho, ​​Yokoto, Midoricho, Shirai, Wakamatsu, Asumigaoka, Shiina, Takasu Elementary School

XNUMX.Where to get the application form
　New first-year students will receive this during their health checkup when they start school (before entering elementary school).
　New 2nd to 6th graders can receive it from early October.

Elementary school in (1) is after school
For elementary schools listed in (2), you can get them at that elementary school.
　You can also print from the Chiba City website.

XNUMX.Application method
　Submit the application form and required documents between October 10th (Monday) and November 16th (Thursday).
　Please mail it to "Chiba City Board of Education, Lifelong Learning Promotion Division, 260-8722."
　You can also apply electronically.

　For new 2nd to 6th grade students, from November 11th (Monday) to November 6th (Thursday).
　Schools in (1) go to after school, schools in (2) go to school.
　You can also submit an application.
　If your younger brother or sister is a first-year student, you can submit the application together.
　For more information about after school usage hours and usage fees, please visit [Chiba City After School].
　Search or ask.

Questions: Lifelong Learning Promotion Division TEL: 043-245-5957

Health checkup at school

From November 11st (Wednesday), Chiba City Elementary Schools will conduct health checkups for children entering school (before entering elementary school).
Parents of children entering elementary school in April 2024 were sent a health checkup notification (postcard) by mail.
If you do not receive it by Wednesday, October 10th, please let me know.
In addition, the elementary school sent a preliminary questionnaire by mail separately.
If you do not receive it, please contact the elementary school written on the notification (postcard).
The elementary school you will enroll in will be notified in your admission letter around the end of January next year.

XNUMX.To all foreigners
　Families with children who will be entering elementary school next year and who have registered their address in Chiba City by September 2023, 9, will receive
　I have sent my application for admission (confirmation of my desire to attend school).
　For those who moved to Chiba City after September 2023, 9, or those who did not receive mail,
　Please inquire at the Academic Affairs Division.

Question: About health checkup before entering elementary school Health and Physical Education Division TEL: 043-245-5943
　　　About the elementary school you will enroll in Academic Affairs Division TEL: 043-245-5927

Welfare Whole Support Center

If you are in trouble due to old age, disability, childcare, money, etc., please contact the Welfare Marugoto Support Center.
Please consult.You can consult not only yourself, but also your family and people around you.

Date and time: Monday to Saturday 8:30 to 17:30 (excluding holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)
Consultation/Location: 2th floor, Chuo Community Center (1-043 Chiba Port, Chuo-ku) TEL: 245-5782-XNUMX
Questions: Community Welfare Division TEL: 043-245-5782

Get up to 10% back with cashless payments!
Life support campaign

Things are getting more expensive.
We will carry out a campaign to support citizens.
If you make a cashless payment (payment with a smartphone), you can earn up to 10% points.

Period: October 10st (Sunday) - October 1st (Tuesday)
　*Even during the period, if the money you have prepared runs out, the event ends.
Target payments: AEONPay, auPAY, d Payment, PayPay, Rakuten Pay
Refund rate: up to 10% of the payment amount
　*Up to 1 yen per person, total up to 1,000 yen
Target stores: Supermarkets, drug stores, convenience stores, and other stores in Chiba City.
Restaurants, cleaning shops, etc.

For more information, please search for [Chiba City Lifestyle Support Campaign] or ask questions.

Questions: Life Support Campaign Call Center TEL: 0120-787-895

We support your "work"!

We provide support such as consultation and seminars for people working in Chiba City.

(1) Consultation regarding workplace problems such as not getting paid
　A professional counselor will listen to your concerns.We will also introduce you to a consultation desk.
　Labor Counseling Room TEL:043-300-8282
　Weekdays 9:00-16:00 Saturdays and Sundays 9:00-15:00
　(Except when Soga Community Center is closed)

(2) Consultation regarding job hunting and notification of information on daily life, welfare, and housing related to employment
　Hometown Hello Work Inage (Inage Ward Office) TEL: 043-284-6360
　Hometown Hello Work Midori (Midori Ward Office) TEL: 043-292-8655
　Weekdays 9: 00 ~ 17: 00

(3) Problems related to work (fired from the company, power harassment, etc.)
　Labor committee members talk to both the workers and the people at the company.
　Chiba Prefecture Labor Commission TEL: 043-223-3735

How to separate and dispose of non-burnable garbage and hazardous garbage

Be sure to separate bags for non-burnable garbage (non-burnable garbage) and hazardous garbage.
If hazardous waste is mixed with other waste, it may be harmful to the body and the environment.

(1) Non-burnable garbage: hard plastics, metals, ceramics, glass, cutlery, small home appliances, umbrellas, etc.
　How to dispose of it: Please put it in a non-burnable garbage bag.
　When placing garbage in a bag, make sure that the garbage does not protrude from the bag.

(2) Hazardous garbage: disposable gas lighters, cassette gas cylinders, thermometers, dry batteries, fluorescent lights, etc.
　How to dispose of items: Separate items by type and place them in transparent bags.
　　　　　Please do not use the designated garbage bags.

For more information on how to dispose of garbage, search for [Chiba City Non-Burnable Garbage/Hazardous Garbage] or
please ask.

Questions: Collection Operations Division TEL: 043-245-5246

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Events / Events

Japanese exchange meeting

Date: September 10 (Saturday) 21:14-00:16
Content: In addition to presentations of Japanese speeches by foreigners
　　　Musical instrument performance and dance presentation.
Please come directly to the venue on the day.
Venue/Questions: Chiba City International Exchange Association (2-1 Chiba Port, Chuo-ku) TEL: 043-245-5750
　　　Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

International Exchange Halloween Party 2023

Date and time: Friday, July 10th, 27: 17-00: 20
*Cancelled if it rains
Venue: Chiba City Hall 1st floor, Machikado Square (1-XNUMX Chiba Minato, Chuo-ku)
Contents: This is an exchange event where Japanese and foreigners can casually enjoy each other.
　　　There are also dishes from around the world brought to you by the kitchen truck.
Please come directly to the venue on the day.

Questions: Chiba City International Exchange Association TEL: 043-245-5750
　　　Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

October 10th (Wednesday) is Citizen's Day

To commemorate Citizen's Day, there are commemorative events such as making public facilities free of charge.

For more information, please search for [Chiba City Citizen's Day] or ask a question.

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

Firefighting Band "Zelkova Concert"

Date: August 10 (Wednesday) 25:11-00:12
Location: Lifelong Learning Center (3-7-7 Benten, Chuo-ku)
Capacity: 300 people
Application: Electronic application by October 10nd (Monday)
For information on how to apply electronically, search for [Chiba City Electronic Application].

Questions: Fire Department General Affairs Division TEL: 043-202-1664

Japan Beach Games Festival Chiba 2023

You can watch and participate in a variety of beach sports at Inage no Hama.
Famous players also play.Participate in picking up trash along the coast.

Date: October 10th (Saturday), October 14th (Sunday)
　　　10:00-17:00 *Cancelled in case of rain
Location: Inage Seaside Park Inagenohama

For more information on what sports to do and when, please visit [Japan Beach Chiba]
Search or ask.

Questions: Sports Promotion Division TEL: 043-245-5966

Kemigawa Beach Festa 2023 Autumn

Date and time: October 10th (Sunday) 29:10-00:16 *Cancelled in case of rain
Location: Around the beach of Kemigawa River
Contents: Hula dance, drum experience, kitchen car ride, etc.

For more information, search for [Kemigawa Beach Festa 2023 Autumn] or
please ask.

Questions: Kemigawa Beach Festa Executive Committee (Green Policy Division) TEL: 043-245-5789

Library events Let's have fun at the atrium

Date: Sunday, August 11, 12:10-00:15
Contents: Mini concerts, rakugo performances, picture-story shows, large picture books, story sessions, foreign language story sessions, etc.
Capacity: 30 people from the earliest
Please come directly to the venue on the day.

Location/Questions: Central Library (3-7-7 Benten, Chuo-ku) TEL: 043-287-3980

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consultation

"Eye Protection Day" Telephone Counseling

Date: Sunday, August 10, 15:9-00:16
Contents: You can consult an eye doctor about your eye health.
Consultation phone TEL: 043-242-4271

Questions: Prefectural Ophthalmology Association TEL: 04-7186-7425

Consultation by female experts

Date and time: Friday, July 10th, 20: 13-00: 17
Content: Women with anxiety and worries can consult female lawyers, midwives, psychologists, etc.
Applicable people: Women
Capacity: 1 people per expert, starting from the earliest person, approximately 40 minutes per person
　　　*Please come directly to the venue on the day.
Location: City Hall 1st floor Citizen Consultation Room

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