だて市政だより８月号（英訳版） Public Relations Magazine DATE English Digest - August 2024
Providing Support for Low Income Households
P7 低所得世帯には給付金があります
Contact Social Welfare Division, Regional Welfare Section ☎ 024-575-1264
Who is Eligible?
Households that meet all four of the following requirements.
Persons were registered as a resident of Date City on 2024/6/3 (Mon.)
Households that were subject to the FY2023 inhabitant tax on per capita income but were exempt from per capita income tax in FY2024
All members of the household have filed a tax return
All members of the household are not dependents of a resident taxpayer
How Much Can be Provided?
100,000 yen per household with an additional 50,000 yen for each child under 18 in the household.
Application Period
Applications will be accepted until October 31st (Thu.)
How to Apply
We sent out the confirmation letter to eligible households in early July. Please fill in the required areas and either mail the paperwork to the Social Welfare Division or bring the paperwork to a branch office or the Social Welfare Division.
*Households with a person who moved in on or after 1/2/2024 will receive a confirmation letter as soon as it is confirmed that they are eligible.
*Households that received either the FY2023 Resident Tax Exemption Benefit (70,000 yen) or the FY2023 Equal Portion Only Taxation Benefit (100,000 yen) are not eligible for this benefit.
Learning in the Present and Connecting it to the Future
Date City Officials Give a Lecture at Date High School
P10 今を学び、未来につなげるために伊達市職員による高校出前講座
As part of a comprehensive cooperation project, Date City employees gave a lecture to second-year students at Date High School. Students were divided into groups by various themes, such as tourism, disasters, and agriculture, and learned about the issues and initiatives pertaining to each field. Even within the limited 50-minute class time, we could see students and instructors interacting with each other with smiles on their faces, and students actively asking questions, making it a refreshing and valuable experience for each of them.
Creating a Community Where Mistakes are not Repeated, and People Watch Over One Another to Create a Brighter Society
P10 再び過ちを犯さないまちづくり地域が見守り明るい社会へ
The Date City Section of the Date District Probation Officers' Association visited City Hall to deliver the Prime Minister's message on the “Movement to a Brighter Society” to Mayor Suda. The Movement to a Brighter Society is a crime prevention and rehabilitation program. Mr. Komyou Otsuka, head of the group, said, “We believe that people can change, and are hopeful that these times will come.” In response, Mayor Suda stated “We will strive to create a safe and secure community free of crime and delinquency.”
Agreement with JA Fukushima Mirai Comprehensive Collaboration for More Stable Lifestyles
P11 JAふくしま未来と協定を締結安心な暮らしに向けた包括連携
The agreement is to collaborate and cooperate on agricultural revitalization, food and production, nutrition education, and health promotion. At the agreement signing ceremony, Mayor Suda said, “Agricultural cooperatives are indispensable in improving the production and quality of agricultural products. We would like to further strengthen our relationship and promote revitalization for not only agriculture but also industry. I hope that we can build an even stronger relationship and continue to support each other in achieving our goals.”
August 3~12 (Weekends and Holidays)
Hobara History and Culture Museum Summer Break Festival
P14 3日～12日の㊏㊐㊗夏休み資料館まつり
Making Magatama
Time
9:30 AM ~
11:00 AM
Price 300 yen
Participant Limit 3 persons for each timeslot
Location Hobara History and Culture Museum
Application By phone call or filling out the online form
*Reservations can be made up through the day before the event
Contact ☎ 024-575-1615
Taiko Festival (8/17) Workshop
Details
1. Making plastic shrink art
2. Making cotton candy
Price
1. 100 yen
2. Free
Participant Limit Until supplies last
August 17 (Fri.) 12:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM
40th Annual Ryōzen Taiko Festival
P15 17日㊏10時～20時 第40回両全太鼓まつり
Location Hobara Total Park – Hobara Oizumi Grounds
Contact Ryōzen Taiko Festival Executive Committee (Ryōzen Branch Office) ☎ 024-586-3401
There will also be a photo contest! Your picture may be used for the poster next year!
Please scan the QR code below for more details
Schedule
10:00~ Ryōzen Saniku Taiko
10:20~ Opening ceremony
10:50~ 40th Anniversary commemorative photo
11:10~ Ryōzen Taiko 1
11:50~ Messages from our sister and partner cities
12:20~ Ryōzen Taiko Contest preliminary round
13:05~ Taiko Workshop results
13:25~ Live on stage: Masaya Mion
13:50~ Magical Balloon yes Show
14:25~ Date City Taiko 1: Date Davishita
14:50~ Ryōzen Taiko 2
15:30~ Kamiai Preschool Dance
15:45~ Chikusei City Introduction & Mikoshi
17:00~ Enka show: Aiko Yoneyama
17:25~ Date City Taiko 2: Hirose Yanagawa Taiko
17:50~ MANAMI live show
18:25~ Ryōzen Taiko 3: Tour group
18:50~ Ryōzen Taiko Contest championship
19:15~ Ryōzen Taiko 4
19:55~ Finale & closing ceremony
Be Sure to Get Your HPV Vaccination and Cancer Screening
P16 HPVワクチンとがん検診を受けましょう
Contact Health Promotion Division, Health Management Section ☎ 024-575-1116
What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is cancer that forms at the entrance to the uterus, and over 95% of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Although this cancer is most common among women in their 30s to 40s, its incidence among women in their 20s has been increasing in recent years. Each year, approximately 1.1 million women nationwide develop cervical cancer, and approximately 3,000 women die from the disease.
Prevent infection with the vaccine and find the cancer early with a screening and receive proper treatment.
Please scan the QR code below for further details. (you may apply via mail or on the city website)
HPV vaccine
HPV is said to infect most women at least once in their lifetime. Vaccination can prevent HPV infection.
Those eligible for vaccination
・Periodical booster shots
6th graders~1st year high school female students
・Catch up vaccinations
Females who have not yet received the vaccine and were born between 1997/4/2 and 2008/4/1
Those who wish to receive the 1st year high school catch up vaccination
You may receive the vaccination for free until the end of March 2025. The vaccination needs to be administered in 3 separate doses so please receive the first vaccination in September. The second dose will be administered at least a month later and the third dose will be administered at least 3 months after the second.
*The schedule may change depending on the exact vaccine used and the age of the patient.
Cervical cancer screenings
Screening leads to early detection and treatment of cancer and reduces the risk of loss of life.
In addition, if cancer is detected early, it can be treated without removing the uterus, and in some cases, pregnancy is possible even after cancer is detected.
Those eligible for cancer screenings (consider getting them regularly!)
Women 20 years of age and older
Date City mailed paperwork in early June to those eligible.
The screenings will take place from 2024/8/1 (Thu.) ~ 2025/2/28 (Fri.).
Consider getting a screening once every two years following your 20th birthday.
Be Cautious of Heat Stroke as the Rainy Season Comes to a Close
P18 梅雨明けの熱中症にご注意を
Make sure to use air conditioners and fans to keep the temperatures down, wear breathable clothes, use a parasol or wear a hat when outside, drink plenty of water even when you don’t feel thirsty, and intake proper sodium.
For more details scan the QR code below
Contact Health Promotion Division, Health Management Section ☎ 024-575-1116
Please Make Use of Fukushima Cooling Spaces
P18 「ふくしま涼み処」をご利用ください
When you go out and start to overheat, feel free to make use of cooling spaces.
Scan the QR code below for further details
Contact Health Promotion Division, Health Management Section ☎ 024-575-1116
Beginning of Reservation Acceptance for City Resident Health Exams (Yanagawa & Ryōzen Sites)
P18 市民健（検）診 梁川・霊山会場予約開始
This year’s mass health exams are offered by appointment only.
Telephone Number for Reservations:
☎ 024-573-0538 or 024-572-7356
Reception Times: 9 AM ~ 4:30 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Reception Period: During the reservation reception period for each district
※ If there are openings in the schedule, reservations will be made upon request, so please contact us.
※ People from outside the Yanagawa and Ryōzen areas can also receive an examination.
Distribution and Collection of Colon Cancer Screening Kits
Kits distributed at the Hobara Health Center, the National Health Insurance and Pension Department, or any of the general branch offices (excluding Hobara).
Please kindly go to the trouble of returning unused and unneeded kits at the exam site, or to one of the distributing locations.
Reservation Website Please use the reservation form to make an appointment by 4 PM, seven days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) prior to the exam date.
Contact Health Promotion Department’s Health Management Section ☎ 024-575-1116
Training for Reemployment
P19 再就職へ向けて支援訓練のご案内
For those seeking reemployment or those who are currently not working, we are offering courses and subsidies to help find employment.
Please scan the QR code below for further details
Contact Hello Work Fukushima ☎ 024-534-4121 (43#)
Be Prepared for the Typhoon Season
P19 台風シーズンに備えましょう
In order to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice, please be sure to regularly do the following.
Make sure you have a safe place to evacuate to
Check where you can evacuate to beforehand. Use the Hazard Map to locate the best evacuation route you can take.
Gather information regarding disasters
Make good use of radio, television, or internet means of securing information pertaining to disasters.
Prepare evacuation kit items
Have health and sanitation items ready to be taken to and used at an evacuation site.
Fukushima Landslide Information System
You can check regional weather radars and landslide-susceptible locations with this tool.
J Alert Training
We are conducting training in preparation for the event of an earthquake or armed attack.
*The J Alert is a system that instantly transmits emergency information from the government via satellite and other means.
Date & Time August 28th (Wed.) at 11:00 AM
Details From the Disaster Prevention Administration: “This is a J-alert test” (repeated 3 times). “This is from Date City Disaster Prevention.”
Other Information will also be distributed via the official city phone application, email registration system, and official city SNS accounts.
Registration for the email service can be done by scanning the QR codes below
Contact Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Division, Crisis Management Section ☎024-575-1197
A Class on Useful, Everyday Japanese for Non-native Speakers
P21 国際交流員による外国人住民向け日本語講座
Date & Time August 15th (Thu.) 6:15 ~ 7:30 PM (taught in English)
Price Free
Location Date City Hall, Silk Hall
Eligibility The first 10 non-native Japanese speakers to apply
Application Please apply by August 9th (Fri.), via the following QR code.
Contact Collaborative Community Development Department's Collaboration Promotion Section ☎ 024-575-1177
August Facility Guide
P22 8月の施設案内
Date City Public Library
Summer Vacation
Date & Hobara: We are lending out and have a display prepared for books for student free research.
All city libraries: We are lending out and have a display prepared for book report books.
Facility hours 9:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM (open until 5:00 PM on Sundays and holidays, closed on Mondays)
Contact ☎ 024-551-2132
Date City Hobara History and Culture Museum
Exhibitions (admission charged)
“Date City Silkworm Farming Tools”
These tools classified as a part of National Cultural Treasures and Heritage are currently on display.
Entry will be free on the 17th (Sat.) and 21st (Wed.)!
Facility hours 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
Price 210 yen (100 yen for elementary, middle, high school students)
Contact ☎ 024-575-1615
Date Hometown Hall
August 4th (Sun.) Zenka-ren Friendship Association Karaoke Contest
(Zenka-ren Friendship Association)
August 11th (Sun.) 2nd Regular Concert
(Date High School Wind Instrument Club)
August 24th (Sat.) Showa Period Popular Music Concert
(My Song Entertainment)
Hometown Hall hours 9:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM (reception desk open until 5:00 PM). Closed Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the facility will be closed the following day)
Contact ☎ 024-583-3244
This Month’s Payment Deadlines
P26 今月の納期
The payment deadline is Wednesday, September 9th
・City and prefectural tax (1st payment)
・National Health Insurance (2nd payment)
・Nursing Care Insurance (2nd payment)
・Late-stage Elderly Health Insurance (1st payment)
Coordinator for International Relations’ Monthly Column by Cameron Schiesler
P27 連載コラム 国際交流員の活動日誌
Summer is now in full swing, which means enjoying a day out while soaking up the sun’s rays is in order. When hot summer days come around, I am reminded of spending a day with my family at the local amusement park, half an hour away from my home. This particular park has attractions that have held many world records over the years and was even featured on two popular American TV shows, though they were far before my time.
In between rides we would sometimes enjoy eating ice cream or food from local restaurants, however some of the most memorable times was when my parents chose to save money and pack lunches for all of us in a cooler. Bringing food into the park is prohibited so we would have return to our car and eat our food. This may not sound very glamorous, and certainly isn’t, but there was a special, indescribable enjoyment me and many others got from this activity. It might be akin to eating lunch together with a class during a field trip or sports day, nothing is particularly special about the occasion, but it is a fond memory of mine nonetheless.
Perhaps my favorite part about trips to this amusement park is the waterpark that is situated right next it, which is usable by anyone with a ticket to the main amusement park. Here we can enjoy the water slides, lazy river, and massive pools. While in Japan, many people take great care to not expose their skin to the sun, in America having tanned skin and sunbathing are very popular. As such, you can find countless people relaxing in beach chairs all around the park, enjoying the warm sun and getting a tan!
However you choose to spend your summer, be sure to take the proper precautions to stave off heat stroke and make some time to enjoy the beautiful weather!
