Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2026.03.01

For Moms and Dads with children not attending any nursery day care centers

Inquiry: Nursery School Administration Division

TEL:　7128－5517　FAX　7164－0741

Extensive day-care system available

Eligible ages	Facilities	Terms and Conditions
57 days old to pre-elementary age	Child Temporary-care at the Authorized Nursery Schools	Temporary child day-care is available when guardians cannot provide childcare at home due to work, school, or sickness.
6 months old to 2 years old	Nursery School System for All Children	This service is vailable for maximum of 10 hours monthly regardless of employment status. You must request for the authorization for the use of this service.
6 months old to pre-elementary age	Temporary day-care service at Hug Hug Pocket Central	Regardless of the reasons such as visiting hospital or personal time off, this service is available by the hour and up to 8 days a month. You are required to have an interview before the use of this service.
6 months old to 6th grade at elemetnary school	★Childcare System for Sick and Recovering  Children	Nurses or childcare workers  will provide care for sick or recovering children when care at home or group setting is difficult.
	★Kashiwa Family Support Center	Registered local support members provide childcare at home or childcare support facility as well as service of drop-off/pick-up of children at nursery schools, kindergarten, or extracurricular activities.
1 year old to 17 years old	★Short-term Childcare (Short Stay)	Overnight and day care service

★＝Children attending nursery schools can also use these services.

Further details can be found on the website of Kashiwa City

Road Traffic Act will be amended in April :Cyclist will be fined on the violation of the traffic rules

Inquiry: Disaster Prevention and Safety Division

TEL: 7168−1605 　FAX　7163−2188

  In April, amended Road Traffic Act will be implemented. The Blue Ticket System (Traffic Infraction Notification Procedure) will apply to bicycle violations. There are 113 types of violations. When cyclists aged 16 years old and older commit a violation, they are subject to the enforcement measures (Blue Ticket). 　

  Bicycles are “light vehicles without motor,” and it is legally classified as a type of automobile. However, violation of traffic rules such as ignoring the traffic lights, cycling while using a smartphone, riding the wrong way on the public road and etc., are rampant. Cases of injuring and killing pedestrian and cases of incurrence of costly compensation payment are not rare.

  Only the serious violations of traffic rules by cyclists such as drunk cycling, riding under the influence of alcohol, and aggressive riding such as tailgating have been the subject to conduct criminal proceedings, and a fine was imposed. On the other hand, there has been a small number of cases of imposing fines on stop sign violation. Therefore, bicyle violators have not realized the seriousness of the issue and have not been aware of the fact of committing the violation.

  From April, when pedestrians and other vehicles are to experience inconvenience or danger by the cyclist ignoring the traffic lights and violating stop sign which may lead to the traffic accident, blue tickets will be issued and the bicycle violators of the rules must pay fines. 

  Bicycles are traffic vehicles which traffic rules must be complied with.  Bicycles are accesible for anyone and that is why we should check the traffic rules again to ride a bicycle complying with legal rules and regulations. Each member of the family should try to be responsible for the safe community.

Major violations subject to Blue Tickets and fines

Ignoring the traffic lights

6,000 yen

Violation of stop signs

5,000 yen

Cycling on the  wrong side of the road

6,000 yen

Cycling while using a smartphone

12,000 yen

Entering a railroad crossing when the barrier is closed or lowering

7,000 yen

Cycling while listening to music

5,000 yen

Website of Kashiwa City

Prepare for the major disaster: safety measures for disasters when out and around

Inquiry: Disaster Prevention and Safety Division

TEL:　7167−1115　　FAX　7163−2188

It has been 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. Earthquakes of Seismic intensity 7 or equivalent level is occuring in Japan in recent years and it would not be surprising if one struck anywhere at any time.

  Be prepared not only at home, but also when you are out and about, so you can make calm judgments and take appropriate actions when a disaster strikes.

Disaster Emergency Message Dial “171” to check the safety of people you care about

Disaster Emergency Message Dial “171” is a voice message board to check the safety and situation of the family and friends during a disaster. Push “171” from your smartphone or a public phone, and then enter the number you want to contact with. You can record your messages for 30 seconds and also can check messages left for you. You can try it out this system on every 1^st and 15^th of the month.

Record your key message in 30 seconds 

★Your name? (Full name)

★Where are you? (Name of the place, be specific)

★Who are you with? (Name of people you are evacuating with)

★Whether any part of the body hurting or not. (Injuries and physical condition)

★Next update? (When your next contact can be made)

Receive the correct information

During disasters, regular access to the information may not work. It is vital to establish multiple access to the information. Since the internet and social media may spread unreliable information, make sure to confirm sources from trustworthy information providers.

Receive the local emergency information in Kashiwa City

■Official website of Kashiwa City

  Updates of disaster and emergency information will be uploaded on the website of Kashiwa City.

  Between 10:00am and 11:00am on Wednesday, March 11, as a part of the disaster emergency drill, the website is switched to “Major Disaster Emergency mode.” They are strictly for the drill purpose only. Regular contents on the website are available as usual during the drill.

Website of Kashiwa City

 

■Yahoo! Disaster Emergency App

You can catch up the disaster and emergency news flash and evacuation information. 

 

■Official LINE account of Kashiwa City

 

When the internet connection is not available

■Disaster Prevention Administration Radio

For the entire city, evacuation information is broadcasted on Disaster Prevention Administration Radio. When you can not hear the text clearly, check the text by calling 0120−280−131.　

■TV and Radio

Portable television sets and radios will make it easy to catch the information wherever you are.

Do not forget to prepare the safety measures at home.

Check your home preparation such as anchoring the furniture, the emergency kits and stockpile.

Website of Kashiwa City

(No need of application) Some medical institutions start to handle  My Number Card  for the medical expenses subsidies

Inquiry: DX (Digital Transformation) Promotion Division

TEL:　7167−1118　FAX　7167−1210

In Kashiwa City, from April, some medical institutions start to handle the medical expenses subsidy such as Children’s Medical Expenses Subsidy by displaying the My Number Card. As you can still receive the medical treatment with ongoing paper pass for the subsidy, bring the paper pass for the subsidy as well.

Applicable medical expenses subsidy

Types of medical expenses	Inquiry
Children’s Medical Expenses	Child Allowance, Children’s Medical Expenses Subsidy service desk TEL:7128－9923 FAX:7164−0741
Medical Expenses for Single Parenting Household	Child Welfare Division TEL:7167−1595 FAX:7164−0741
Medical Expenses for Persons with Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities	Disability and Welfare Division TEL:7167−1136 FAX:7167−0294
Medical Expenses for Independence Support (Rehabilitation and Developmental Care only)

◎Further details on the list of applicable medical institutions and pharmacies can be found on the website of Kashiwa City.

Website of Kashiwa City

With My Number Card, you can go through the administrative procedures without visiting City Hall

Inquiry: Citizens’ Division

TEL:  7167−1128　FAX 7160−1036

During March and April, the service desk at Citizens’ Division is expected to be quite busy. To avoid the wait, you can use your My Number Card to go through the administrative procedures.

Moving-out One-Stop service is easy step for the moving-out procedure

Moving-out procedures can be done on the My-Number portal site (Mynaportal) with your smartphone.

What is required

●My Number Card

● A smartphone with  the app My Number portal site (Munaportal) installed

● PIN for User Authentication Digital Certificate (4 digit PIN)

● PIN for Electronic Signature (6 digits or longer PIN)

● New address to move-in

● Residency registration details of all the member in the household to move-out

● Telephone number

When you do not remember your PIN

To find out the procedure of resetting the PIN, you can contact the My Number Card Call Center, Kashiwa City （Tel:7165－0178 ）or visit the website of Kashiwa City.

Website of Kashiwa City

Steps of Procedures

Timeline to go through the procedures

From 30 days before the planned moving-out date to 10 days after the actual moving-out.

Step❶Log-in  to  My Number portal site (mynaportal)

My Number Card and PIN (4 digits) are required.

Step❷ Enter the details

Select “Search”→ “Housing”→ “Procedures of Moving-in and out,” then, follow the instructions and enter the details.

Step❸ Send after electronic certification

Enter PIN (6 digits or longer)

Step❹

Notification is complete. ※You need to visit your new municipality office to register the new address within 14 days after moving-in.

Convenient print service when you need it. Half priced handling charge at convenience stores.

You can print out the certificates at the KIOSK terminal (multi-function copying machine) at convenience stores. Handling charge is priced half of the service desk charge.

What is required

●My Number Card

● PIN for User Authentication Digital Certificate (4-digit PIN)

● Handling charge  ※Payment methods vary by the convenience stores

Service available hours

From 6:30am to 11:00pm

Locations

Convenience stores with multi-function copying machines

Applicable certificates

Copy of Certificate of Residency, Certificate of Residence Details, Certificate of Inkan Registration, and tax/non-tax/income certificates

Cost　

150 yen

◎Further details on list of applicable certificates can be found on the website of Kashiwa City.

Website of Kashiwa City

Distribution of the garbage collection schedule calendar

Inquiry: Environmental Management Policy Division

TEL:　7167－1139

From Sunday, March 1, the 2026 garbage collection schedule calendar will be distributed to all the household through the neighborhood association, community association ward association and  property management companies.  If you do not receive one by the end of March,  pick up the calendar at the locations listed below.

Distribution locations

Environmental Services Division (City Hall Main Building, 4^th Floor), Shonan Branch Office (Shonan Building, 1^st Floor), Kashiwa City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area)(Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall Shin-kan, 12^th Floor), Community Kinrin Centers and City Branch Offices (calendars for the surrounding areas only)

Others

The calendar can be viewed on the website of Kashiwa City.

Hokubu (North) Clean Center is undergoing the refurbishment. Reminders when bringing in garbages during moving season.

Inquiry: On refurbishment

 = Cleaning Facilities Maintenance Division

TEL:　7196−7388　　FAX　7163−3728

On bringing in the garbage 

＝Hokubu (North) Clean Center

TEL:　7131-7900   FAX  7131-6552

Hokubu (North) Clean Center is undergoing refurbishment until March 2027. During peak moving seasons (late March to early April) and major holidays such as Golden Week (the end of April to the beginning of May) and Obon (middle of August), the facility is expected to be crowed and it might take about one hour to process the garbage brought in. Please avoid the busy period. We appreciate your cooperation.

Ad-hoc opening of Kashiwa City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area) on Sunday

Inquiry: Kashiwa City Hall Branch Office

                  (Kashiwa Station Area)

TEL:　7144-5050

During March and April, Kashiwa City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station Area) will offer ad-hoc opening days on Sundays expecting the increasing needs for moving-in/out procedures.  

Schedule

Sundays, March 29 and April 5, from 9:00am till 5:00pm

Location

Kashiwa City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area) at Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall Shin-kan, 12^th floor

Available services

Registration of Change of Residency status (Registration of moving-in/out), issuance of official certificates (certified copy of residency registration, certificate of Inkan  registration, and tax certificates), registration of Inkan, family register notification (marriage notification, birth registration), and municipal tax payment.

 

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.