Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2024.06.01

Availability of City-operated Housing

Inquiry:

Tokyu Community Kashiwa-city Operated Housing Office

Tel: 7136−7245（Except Saturdays & Sundays, National holidays）

Housing Policy Division   Tel: 7167-1147

Names of Housing Complex	Floor plan	Numbers of units	Bathroom	Single occupancy
General housing
Nedo danchi	2K	１ in each	No	Accepted
	3K
Sakasai danchi	3DK	3
Sakasai dai2 danchi		2		Not accepted
Shiei (municipal) Kitakashiwa	2DK	5	Yes	Accepted
	3DK	1		Not accepted
Tsukazaki danchi		3
For Child-rearing household with limited terms (10 years)
Tsukazaki danchi	3DK	1	Yes	Not accepted

※ The rent is decided in accordance with the income.

Application forms will be available from:

1^st June (Saturday)

Application forms available at:

Lobby at 1F of Kashiwa City Hall Main Building, Housing Policy Division (1F, City Hall Outer Building 2), Shonan Branch (1F, Shonan Building), Kashiwa City Hall Service Center at Kashiwa station, Takayanagi Community Center, Tokyu Community Kashiwa-city Operated Housing Office (Asahi-cho 1-chome )

 Procedures

By 15^th June (Thursday), the application form in dedicated envelop must be sent by post (Postmark on the day is valid)

※One application per household.

In case of too many applications, selection will be done by a draw.

◎Please refer to the application form, or contact Housing Policy Division on eligibility, etc.

Application for Children’s Room (After-school Day-care) registration during summer holidays

Inquiry: After-school Day-care Division

Tel: 7167-1294

Available "Kodomo" (Children’s ) Room

Sakaine Higashi-sho, Fujigokoro-sho, Kashiwa Ni-sho, Sakaine Nishi-sho, Tomise Nishi-sho, Otsugaoka Ichi-sho, Takayanagi Nishi-sho, Kazahaya Nanbu-sho, (not in August), Sakasai-sho, Tega Nishi-sho, Tomise Higashi-sho, Tega Higashi-sho (not in July)

 Terms and cost

▶ 16 (Tuesday) ～ 31 (Wednesday)  July＝ 5,000  yen

▶ 1 (Thursday) ～ 31 (Saturday)  August＝ 15,000 yen

▶ 16 (Friday) ～ 31 (Saturday) August ＝ 7,500 yen

※Exemption system is available.

 Eligibility

Households which cannot provide childcare due to their working hours, etc.

Procedures

Closing date for application: 20^th June (Thursday)  (Must arrive by this date by post).  The application form with necessary information must be sent to:

277-8505 Kashiwa-shiyakusho Gakudo Hoikuka (Kashiwa-city After-School Day-care Division)

◎ Further information on where you can pick up the day-care center leaflet and application form can be found on the homepage of Kashiwa city.

You can apply for financial support for school attendance

Inquiry：School and Education Division

Tel：7191-7367

 

For financially struggling household with any children enrolling at public elementary and junior high school in Kashiwa city, support is offered to maintain the children’s school attendance. For the entitled household, the exemption of school lunch fee, besides the financial support for school supplies, extracurricular activity, and school trip fee are offered.

◎Further information on application procedures can be found in the leaflets schools provide or on the homepage of Kashiwa city.

Watch out for heat stroke and food poisoning!

Inquiry:  General Affairs Planning Division　

Tel: 7167−1255   　 Fax: 7167−1732

 

In coming sizzling summer, the risk of getting heat stroke, high body temperature, dizziness, convulsions, and headaches is becoming high. Not only under the strong sun, but also inside with hot temperature and high humidity, there are the risks of getting heat stroke.

Especially extra caution is vital for elderly people and young children, for they face the higher risk of getting heat stroke which leads to death.

Heat Stroke Alert; protect yourself and your family

One day before the expected day with substantial risk of heat stroke, the Heat Stroke Alert will be issued. When the alert is issued, please try to utilize any means such as air conditioning to protect yourself from getting heat stroke.

Set up to receive the Heat Stroke Alert

The Heat Stroke Alert and other information are provided by mail or LINE app for free of charge.

Registration

＜Mail＞　t-env@sg-p.jp

＜LINE＞　ID：@kankyo_jpn

　　 　　 Account：環境省 (かんきょうしょう）

　　　　 （Kankyousho＝Ministry of the Environment)  

             In Japanese character input only.

◎Please visit the home page of Ministry of the Environment

▼Homepage of Ministry of the Environment

“Cooling Shelter” to be opened to escape from the heat in Kashiwa city

Inquiry：Environmental Policy Division

Tel: 7167−1695   Fax: 7163−3728

In expected case of substantial risk of heat stroke due to the dangerously hot temperature,  the Heat Stroke Alert will be issued. In Kashiwa city, when this alert is issued, "Cooling Shelter" will be opened to the public to escape from the heat.

Locations

Main building of Kashiwa City Hall, and more

▼Homepage of Kashiwa city

 

Pay attention to food poisoning

Inquiry: Life Hygiene Division　

Tel: 7167−1259 　Fax: 7167−1732

Especially during the rainy season with high humidity and during summer with hot temperature, the risk of getting food poisoning increases. 　

Follow the basic principle of “Do not contact microbes, do not allow microbes to multiply, kill microbes,” and prevent the food poisoning.

◎ Further information on how to prevent the food poisoning can be found on the homepage of Kashiwa city.

▼Homepage of Kashiwa city

▼How to protect yourself from getting heat stroke

Be prepared for heavy rain; information will save your lives

Inquiry: Disaster Prevention and Safety Division

Tel: 7167−1115　Fax: 7163−2188

 

Last year, the squall line rains caused hazardous heavy rain. In rainy season, the risk of disaster due to the heavy rain increases, so that your extra caution is required. Please learn when to start evacuating and required actions prior to an emergency case happens. Start preparing for an emergency to protect yourself and your family.

Prepare for an emergency to protect your life and your family

When the situation is classified above the Alert Level 3, alert and evacuation information will be issued. Please check the risk around your house, evacuation site and evacuation route before the emergency happens.

Alert Level 5 (Emergency Safety Measures)

Emergency Safety Measures indicates a life-threatening situation in which you can no longer safely evacuate. Evacuate straight away from any areas at the risk of flooding and landslide. Think about saving your life first.

Alert Level 4（Evacuation Instruction)

Everyone in the evacuation instructed area should evacuate to a safe building taller than two-stories or a safe place.

Alert Level 3（Evacuation of the Elderly, etc.）

Anybody who may take longer time to evacuate, such as elderly or person who needs assistance, should evacuate. Healthy and able-bodied persons should start to prepare for the evacuation.

Alert Level 2（Heavy Rain, Flood, or Storm Surge Advisories)

Please prepare to evacuate by checking what personal belongings and valuables to take with you to the evacuation site and checking the evacuation actions listed in the Disaster Prevention Guidebook.

Alert Level 1 (Probability of Warnings)

Please try to stay at home, check the latest news and weather information carefully through the TV or radio to keep your focus on the possible disaster.

Points to remember when evacuating in a heavy rain disaster

Start evacuation early before the rain getting heavier and wind getting stronger

Please be aware of a possible traffic jam when you evacuate by driving.

Have an alternative evacuation shelter

Please list and have an alternative evacuation shelter such as a friend’s or relative's house, or any accommodation in less risk areas in addition to the local evacuation shelter.

Check the risk level of flood in your neighborhood

Please check whether your house and neighborhood are at the risk of flooding or not in additon to the evacuation route on the Flood Hazard Map of Kashiwa city. At the same time, please check the recommended evacuation actions and the stock level of emergency supplies and emergency stockpile listed in the Disaster Prevention Guidebook of Kashiwa city.

Flood Hazard Map of Kashiwa city  and  Disaster Prevention Guidebook of Kashiwa city are available at :

Location

Disaster Prevention and Safety Division (3^rd Floor, Main building of Kahsiwa City Hall), Shonan Branch office (1^st Floor, Shonan Branch), and Community Centers

▼Hazard Map

▼Disaster Prevention Guidebook

Receive the information from the Kashiwa city

Information on disasters such as heavy rain forecast, earthquake update, and evacuation warning and alert information are provided by the city. Please set up the means to gather the information in case of disaster and emergency.

 Yahoo! Disaster Updates app

 

Kashiwa City Oficial Disaster and Safety on X app (ex Twitter)　

　

 

 Kashiwa City Official LINE app account

ID:　＠kashiwa_shi

Account:　柏市役所 (かしわしやくしょ）

      （Kashiwashiyakusho＝Kashiwa City Hall)  In Japanese character input only.

 

Kashiwa Mailing Service

Registration

Please send an empty message to kashiwacity@emp.ikkr.jp

 

Tax certificate of municipal and prefectural taxes to be issued

Inquiry: Municipal Tax Division　

Tel: 7168－1612

 

Tax payment certificate of municipal and prefectural taxes for fiscal year of 2024 can be issued from 12th  June (Wednesday). You can request online using the LINE app. However, if you have not finished your tax declaration yet, tax certificate cannot be obtained on the same day.

 

Certificate with Kashiwa city address cannot any longer to be issued at city hall service desk in other cities

Inquiry:　Citizens’ Division

Tel: 7167-1128

 

Currently amongst Kashiwa, Nagareyama, and Abiko cities, certificate of Residence and certificate of Inkan (personal stamp) are issued interrelatedly. But this service will be no longer available. 　

Service finishes on:

30^th June (Sunday)

From now on, please use the convenience store issuance service and wide area grant service for issuance of Family registration certificate.

◎Further information can be found on the homepage of Kashiwa city or contact the division.

Use a bank transfer payment to pay the premium of National Health Insurance

Inquiry: Health Insurance and Pension Division

Tel: 7191－2594

 

By choosing a bank transfer payment to pay the premium of National Health Insurance, the premium is transferred automatically, and you do not miss the payment due day. Payment by bank transfer is in principle recommended. You can register with no hustle on the homepage of Kashiwa city, please utilize this convenient payment system.

 

Free legal advice and administrative procedure support for residents of foreign language

Inquiry: Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center (KCC)

Tel: 7157-0281

 

Schedule

4th Wednesday of every month (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Location

Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center (KCC)

(Palette Kashiwa)

Reminder

Booking in advance is required for the consultation session.