Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2026.07.01

Application Deadline Extended: Special Living Support Benefit (Now due on Monday, August 17)

Inquiry：

Kashiwa City Living Support Special Subsidy Call Center

TEL: 050−3816−4026　FAX 7165−0256

（From 9:00am to 5:00pm,  not on Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays)

  The application deadline for the Special Living Support Benefit, which assists residents affected by rising prices, has been extended. If you have not yet applied, please submit your application by the new deadline.

Eligibility

Those who have received a confirmation letter.

Procedures

Please fill in the required information on the confirmation letter and submit it by Monday, August 17, using one of the following methods:

▶By Mail: Use the enclosed return envelope (must be received by the deadline).

▶In Person: Bring it directly to the Benefit Office (Annex 3, Meeting Room 1).

▶Online: Via the official Kashiwa City LINE account.

Others

If you were a registered resident of Kashiwa City as of February 1 and have not received the documents, please contact us.

▼Website of Kashiwa City

Applications for exemption form or deferral of National Pension contributions are now being accepted

Inquiry: National Pension Office

TEL: 7167－1130

  Those who on National Pension Type 1 experiencing financial difficulties to pay the contributions for National Pension due to the income decline or employment loss can apply for the exemption or deferral of the payment.　

Exemption/Deferral Period

From July 2026 to June 2027

Where to Apply

 National Pension Office (1st Floor, Main building of City Hall), Shonan Office (1st Floor, Shonan Building), City Hall Branch Office (Kashiwa Station area) (12th Floor, Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall, Shinkan), and other Branch offices.

* You can also apply online via the Mynaportal.

Others

▶ Japan Pension Service reviews and notifies the result.

▶ Students of 20 years old and older can apply for “student payment exemption system.”

◎Further details on the eligibility and application procedures can be found on the website of Kashiwa City or please contact the division.

Sending Child Medical Expense Subsidy Certificates

Inquiry: Child Allowance and Child Medical Expense Subsidy Counter

TEL: 7128－9923

   We will mail out the Child Medical Expense Subsidy Certificates on Friday, July 17. These certificates can be used starting Saturday, August 1. If you have not received your certificate by Friday, July 24, please contact us.

Eligibility

Children living in Kashiwa City up to the age equivalent of a high school student.

※If married, not eligible.

Amount of the expense you pay

You will pay 300 yen per hospital visit, or per day of hospitalization.

※Free of charge for households exempted from municipal and prefectural income tax. Insurance-covered dispensing is free of charge for all eligible persons.

Have Your Children Completed Their Vaccinations?

Inquiry: Health Promotion Division

TEL: 7128－8166　

 During the summer vacation, exposure to the crowd of people increases and the risks of getting infectious diseases increases too. If your children are past the vaccination eligibility age, you will bear the full cost of vaccination.  It is advisable to get vaccinated with organized schedule.　

Types	Applicable ages	Proposed ages for vaccinations
Japanese Encephalitis (2nd stage)	9-12 years old	9 years old
DT (Diphtheria and Tetanus)	11-12 years old	11 years old
MR (Measles and Rubella) (2nd stage)	kindergarten senior equivalent	5-6 years old

※Only once for each vaccination

Where to get vaccinated

Designated medical institutions for vaccination by Kashiwa City, cooperating medical institutions for vaccination in Chiba Prefecture

What to bring

Maternal and Child Health Record Book, self-ID, pre-screening questionnaires

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

Keep a Close Watch on Children Playing Near Water

Inquiry: River and Drainage Division

TEL: 7167−1404    　FAX: 7160−1788

   Waterfront areas can be deceptive and hazardous which can lead to fatal accidents. To keep children safe, adults must be aware of these risks and teach children how to stay safe. Please stay alert and supervise children closely whenever they are near water.

Safety Tips

▶ If you see children in a dangerous situation, please warn them.

▶ Children should never go to rivers or ponds without adult supervision.

▶　When children are playing near water, adults must keep a constant eye on them.

 

Temporary Closure of Toyoshikidai Children Center

Inquiry: Shikoda Jido (Children) Center

TEL: 7145－2522

  The Toyoshikidai Children Center will be closed for air conditioning equipment repairs.

Closure Period

From Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 19 

※Period may change.

◎Further details can be found on the website of Kashiwa City

Summer Traffic Safety Campaign: July 10–19

 

Inquiry: Disaster Prevention and Safety Division

TEL: 7168－1605

   As summer vacation begins, the risk of traffic accidents involving children increases. Let us set a good example by following traffic rules and keeping our children safe.

Slogan

Helmets Save lives. Never Forget Yours.

Extension of Temporary Measures: Allowing the Use of Clear/Semi-transparent Bags Other Than Official City Garbage Bags:

Inquiry: Waste Management Policy Division,

TEL: 7167−1140　FAX 7163−3728

　Due to a shortage of official city garbage bags at some supermarkets in the city, we have implemented the following temporary measures. Please note that manufacturers have reported they are producing the bags as usual. We kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding in avoiding excessive purchases or hoarding of garbage bags.

Effective Period

Until Monday, August 31

Eligible Waste

▶Burnable waste （可燃Kanen)

▶Plastic containers and packaging（プラPura）

Acceptable Bags

You may use clear or semi-transparent bags (approx. 15–45 liters).

※Please write the following in large, clear characters on the bag:

For Combustible waste: Write "可燃" or "かねん" (Kanen)

For Plastic waste: Write "プラ" (Pura).

Important Notes

 

・Do not use black, opaque (non-see-through) bags, or paper bags.

・There are no changes to the garbage sorting rules or collection schedule.

・Please continue to use official city garbage bags if you have them.

▼Website of Kashiwa City

Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries as Hazardous Waste

Inquiry: Industrial Waste Management Division TEL: 7167−1140・FAX 7163−3728

　Small rechargeable batteries, known as "lithium-ion batteries," are used in devices such as portable electric fans and smartphones. These batteries are causing frequent fires in garbage collection trucks and waste processing facilities. If a fire occurs, the facility may be forced to shut down, which prevents everyone from disposing of their garbage. Please ensure that you always dispose of lithium-ion batteries as hazardous waste.

How to Dispose of Products Containing Lithium-Ion Batteries

Products which lithium-ion batteries can be removed
〈Examples〉 ・Electric shaver ・cordless vacuum cleaner ・robotic vacuum cleaner・digital camera	＜Parts batteries are not attached＞ Non-combustible waste ※Further details can be found on the website of Kashiwa City
	＜Parts batteries are attached＞ Hazardous waste (dangerous and hazardous substances)
Products which lithium-ion batteries cannot be removed
〈Examples〉 ・Portable fans ・smartphones ・mobile batteries ・wireless earphone ・main body part of heated tobacco products	Hazardous waste (dangerous and hazardous substances) ※When removing battery is difficult, you have to attach a memo mentioning battery attached.

▼Website of Kashiwa City

Pest and Disease Control for Rice Fields Using Unmanned Helicopters

Inquiry: Agricultural Administration Division

TEL: 7167－1143　

　Please do not approach the area during and immediately after spraying.

Schedule	Main spraying area
July 16  (Thursday)	Shintone, Kamitone, Bentenshita, Fuseshita (Tanakayusuichi)
July 17  (Friday)	Tobarishinden, Minowa（along Teganuma), Tobari, Nadogaya, Masuo, Fujigokoro, Ooi, Tsukazaki(along Otsu river)
July 22  (Wednesday)	Washinoya, Tega, Katayama, Dainikantaku
July 23  (Thursday)	Fuze, Daiichikantaku, Kaneyama, Yanado, Izumi (Teganuma, along Kanayamaotoshi)

※All spraying operation will take place between 4:30 a.m. to noon.　Subject to change due to weather.

Other Information

If you accidentally come into contact with the chemicals and feel unwell, please contact the Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital (TEL 7164-1111).

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.