Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2025.11.01

Apply by mail for authorized nursery schools, etc. for April 2026

Inquiry: Nursery School Administration Division

      Tel 7167−1137   　FAX　 7164−0741

  We start taking applications from those wishing to enroll their children in authorized nursery schools and other similar facilities in April 2026.

How to get application forms

Application forms are available as follows:

▶ On Kashiwa City website from Saturday, November 1.

▶ At Nursery School Administration Division (City Hall Annex, 3rd floor), Shonan Branch (Shonan Office Building, 1st floor), and public nursery schools from Tuesday, November 4.

Application procedures

The completed application forms must be sent by mail to 〒277−8505 Kashiwa City Hall, Nursery School Administration Division  by Monday, December 8 (postmark valid). ※If your first choice is a certified Kodomo-en, please submit your application directly to the Kodomo-en you wish to apply to.

Result announcement date　

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Others

▶Admissions are not based on first-come, first-served; it is determined by assessing childcare need through a point system.

▶Certified Kodomo-en will give priority enrollment to those applying as their first choice.

▶Applicants wishing to enroll in a Kodomo-en must attend a pre-application briefing session.

▶Guardians concerned about their child's health or development: Get a consultation at Nursery School Administration Division with your application documents and the Maternal and Child Health Logbook by Monday, December 8 (Appointment required. Book online via the city website by Monday, December 1.)

▶Newly opening facilities will be announced on the city website.

◎For details on fees and other information, visit the city website.

▼Kashiwa City website

 

Taking applications for after-school programs starting in April 2026

Inquiry: After-School Programs Division

      TEL 7192-8045      FAX    7192-8710

  After school until 5:00 pm, regardless of the guardians’ employment status, the programs are available to children to engage in a variety of activities such as experience-based learning, reading, and play.

Applicable schools with after-school programs

Kashiwa-San sho (elementary school), Kashiwa-Yon sho, Kashiwa-Go sho, Kashiwa-Hachi sho, Yutaka sho, Asahi sho, Nadogaya sho, Hikarigaoka sho, Sakaine sho, Sakaine-Higashi sho, Tsuchi sho, Tsuchi-Nanbu sho, Tomise sho, Tanaka sho, Tanaka-Kita sho, Matsuba-Ichi sho, Matsuba-Ni sho, Takayanagi sho, Takayanagi-Nishi sho, and Otsugaoka-Ichi sho.

Reminders

Schools not listed in the above will be continuing Kodomo Room, and applications must be made by Thursday, November 20. New first graders must apply by Wednesday, December 10.

Application period

From Monday, November 10 to Saturday, December 20.

Where to get application forms

After-school Programs Division (Shonan Office Building, 3rd floor), Nursery School Administration Division (City Hall Annex, 3rd floor), and Kodomo Rooms.

 *Available on the shelves from early November onwards.

Eligibility

Elementary school children living and attending school in Kashiwa City.

Others

You can choose how to use the service based on your employment status. However, depending on the program availability, your request may not be accommodated.

◎Details on the fees and procedures can be found on the City website.

▼Kashiwa City website

 

Get vaccinated against shingles with partial subsidy

Inquiry：Health Promotion Division

      TEL 7128−8166

  Subsidy for individuals eligible this fiscal year is offered until Tuesday, March 31, 2026. If you miss the vaccination this time, you will not be able to receive the subsidy from the city for future shingles vaccinations. Inactivated vaccines require an interval of at least two months between doses. To complete the vaccinations while the subsidy is available, get the first dose by January 2026.

Types of vaccine	Required shots	Amount of copayment
Live attenuated vaccine (BIKEN)	One	2,500 yen
Inactivated vaccine　(Shingrix)	Two	7,500 yen per shot

Eligibility

Registered residents of Kashiwa City at the time of vaccination, have not previously received the shingles vaccine, and meet any of the following criteria:

▶Turning into 65，70,　75,　80,　85,　90, and 95 years between April 2, 2025 and April 1, 2026.

▶100 years old and older (FY2025 only).

▶60 - 64 years old with immune dysfunction due to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and equivalent to Grade 1 Physical Disability Certificate.

Venues

Designated medical institutions in Kashiwa City, and cooperating medical institutions in Chiba Prefecture

Procedures

Contact the medical institution  in advance.

Others

Public assistance recipients are exempt from copayments. Eligible individuals who moved in Kashiwa city on or after April 1, 2025, should contact the division.

◎For details on items to bring and vaccination institutions, please see the information postcard or the city website.

▼Kashiwa City website

 

Temporary closure of City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area)

Inquiry：City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area) 

      TEL　7144－5050

  Due to system maintenance, City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area) will be closed temporarily.

Closure date

Saturday, November 22

Location

Kashiwa City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area)

(Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall Shinkan, 12F)

Services to be suspended

All branch office services.

Others

Passport Center operates as scheduled.

 

Test broadcast of Disaster Prevention Administration Radio

Inquiry ：Disaster Prevention and Safety Division 

       TEL 7167－1115

  A test broadcast will be conducted around 11:00am on Wednesday, November 12. Broadcasting will be aired simultaneously from 190 disaster prevention administration radio stations throughout the city.

 Broadcasting content

Chimes → “This is a test broadcast for J-Alert.” (3 times) → “This is Disaster Prevention, Kashiwa City.”→ Chimes

Others

▶May be canceled due to a disaster, or weather conditions, etc. ▶May be held simultaneously in neighboring cities

International cross-cultural event

Inquiry: Kashiwa Cross-cultural Center (KCC)

      TEL 7157-0281

Cross-cultural experience of watching  Kashiwa Junior Sumo

Schedule

From 10:00am to noon, Saturday, November 22

Venue

Sumo ground at Chuo Taiikukan (Central Gymnasium)

Availability

First 15 people

Cost

300 yen

Procedures

Applications start from 9:00am, Saturday, November 1. Apply by email to <boshu-1@kira-kira.jp>, or in person at the KCC office (Palette Kashiwa). Include: ①Event of your choice ②Postal code and address ③Name and furigana (phonetic guide) ④Age ⑤Phone number

▼KCC website

Free legal consultation for residents of foreign language

Inquiry: Kashiwa-city 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

Appointment necessary.