MIM  – February 25, 2019 issue

 1.[Minato City Traditional Culture Introduction Program] Hands-on workshop of Japanese traditional performing arts for foreigners to be held

In order for foreigners to gain a better understanding of Japanese performing arts, a workshop teaching how to strike a kabuki pose will be held, while the climactic scene of Renjishi (a string of lions) will also be performed. We are looking forward to your participation.

[Date & Time] Sunday, March 24, 2019, 1:30 pm – 2:40 pm (reception opens at 12:30 pm)

[Venue] Kikai Shinko Kaikan Multi-Purpose Hall (Minato City, Shibakoen 3-5-8)

[Fee] Free

[Capacity] 250

[How to Apply] Applications accepted from Friday, March 1. (First-come, first-served)

Please apply by phone or by email.

E-mail: minatoku_jtpa@tsukurusu.com

Tel: 03-6914-6004 (Calls accepted: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm)

 2.Introduction of shops that collaborated with us on the Commercial District Multilingual Support Improvement Project. [Ginza Fukuyoshi Akasaka Branch]

　

Minato City works to help shops in the city support customers in foreign languages.

This is one shop we supported.

[Ginza Fukuyoshi Akasaka Branch]

The batter for the takoyaki (fried octopus balls) at Ginza Fukuyoshi Akasaka Branch is made with select sea bream broth, made from carefully selected sea bream, making the takoyaki delicious even without any sauce.

We hope you will try takoyaki made with authentic Osaka flavors.

[Address] Minato City, Akasaka 6-13-19

[Tel] 03-5561-8688

* For more details, please see the URL below.

http://www.ginzafukuyoshi.com/index.html（external link） (Japanese)

 3.Free English walking and boat tour around the Bay Area to be held

Minato City volunteer sightseeing guides show you spectacular bay area spots to take photos in English! We hope you will come.

[Date & Time] Saturday, March 16, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

[Capacity] 30 (chosen by lottery)

* Please indicate any accompanying guardians in the notes.

[Fee] Free

[Route]

Gather at JR Shinagawa Station → 45-minute stroll through Shinagawa Central Garden → one-hour cruise by Shibaura Canal, Rainbow Bridge, etc. → Finish at Minato Park Shibaura

[Application]

Minato Travel & Tourism Association Website:

https://www.minato-kanko.com/volunteer-tour-guide（external link）

Click on “Volunteer Guided Tour (English),” then provide the necessary information on the Entry Form.

[Application deadline]

Please apply by Thursday, March 7. Selection results will be sent to all applicants by Wednesday, March 13.

[Contact]

Minato Travel & Tourism Association Volunteer Guide Office

MinatoCityVolunteerTourGuide@gmail.com *Japanese and English

 4. We provide information on hospitals with foreign language support in and near Minato City.

Please check each hospital’s website or contact the hospital directly for information on available types of examinations and hospital hours. Foreign language support varies depending upon the doctor in charge.

・Sanno Hospital (Minato City, Akasaka 8-10-16), Tel: 03-3402-3151 (switchboard)

URL: http://www.sannoclc.or.jp/hospital/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: http://www.sannoclc.or.jp/hospital/english/ (link to external site) (English)

・Tokyo Takanawa Hospital (Minato City, Takanawa 3-10-11), Tel: 03-3443-9191

URL: https://www.saichu.jp/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: https://takanawa.jcho.go.jp/medical-treatment-for-foreigners/ (link to external site) (English)

・Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital (Minato City, Mita 1-4-17), Tel: 03-3451-8211 (switchboard)

URL: https://www.saichu.jp/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: https://www.saichu.jp/en/ (link to external site) (English)

・Midtown Clinic (Minato City, Akasaka 9-7-1, Midtown Tower 6F)

Tel: 03-5413-7911 (International clinic service)

URL: http://www.tokyomidtown-mc.jp/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: http://www.tokyomidtown-mc.jp/en/ (link to external site) (English)

・International Health Care Clinic (Minato City, Shimbashi 2-10-5, Sueyoshi Bldg. 3F), Tel: 03-3501-1330

URL: http://ihc-clinic.jp/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: http://ihc-clinic.jp/english.html (link to external site) (English)

・SUWA MICHIKO Children's Hospital (Shibuya City, Hiroo 5-16-4, Nikko Royal Palace 103)

Tel: 03-3443-7060 (Japanese), Tel: 03-3444-7070 (English)

URL: http://www.suwa-pediatrics.com/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: http://www.suwa-pediatrics.com/english/ (link to external site) (English)

・National Medical Clinic (Minato City, Minami-azabu 5-16-11-202), Tel: 03-3473-2057

URL: http://www.nmclinic.net/ (link to external site) (Japanese, English)

* National Health Insurance (NHI) and Social Health Insurance not accepted. So please be careful.

・Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic (Minato City, Shibakoen 3-4-30 32 Shibakoen Bldg. 2F), Tel: 03-3436-3028

URL: http://tmsc.jp/jp/ (link to external site) (Japanese)

URL: http://tmsc.jp/ (link to external site) (English)

* Private practice. Patient bears full expense. So please be careful.

 5.Traffic Personal Accidental Insurance for City Residents

Traffic Personal Accidental Insurance for City Residents is a low-cost insurance system for those who are injured in a car accident to receive the insurance based on the hospital stay days and outpatient treatment days/period. Bicycle liability insurance is also available for those who own/use/manage a bicycle or wheelchair to compensate when they injure someone or break someone’s property with their bicycle or wheelchair. Starting with the 2018 application term, we revised the premiums and enhanced compensation. For details of the insurance including plans and premium, please read the insurance leaflet (Japanese only) available at Minato regional city offices or access the Minato City website.

[Eligibility] Minato residents as of April 1, 2019

[Insurance term] From 12:00 midnight, April 1, 2019 to 12:00 midnight, April 1, 2020.

[Application period] Until Friday, March 29.

* Application at financial institutions available until Friday, March 22.

【How to apply】

Please fill in the application form available at Minato regional city offices (Collaboration Project Subsection, Collaboration Project Section) or financial institutions in the city (bank, shinkin bank, credit union, JP Bank, or post office) and pay the insurance premium.

【Department】Collaboration Project Section, Minato regional city offices

【Contact】Minato Call (Tel: 03-5472-3710, Japanese and English)

 6. Akasaka Disaster Drill Concert to be held

We will hold a concert by the Fire Department Band and instruction on evacuation drills. We hope you will come.

[Date & Time] Saturday, March 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)

[Venue] Akasaka Civic Center (Minato City, Akasaka 4-18-13)

[Performers] Tokyo Fire Department Band

[Target audience] Ages 3 and up

[Capacity] 400 (First-come, first-served)

[Fee] Free

[Application] Not required.

[Note] It is expected that participants will leave the hall as part of the drill. Please wear clothing and sneakers that are easy to move in.

[Contact] Akasaka Civic Center (Tel: 03-5413-2711) * Japanese only.

* For more details, please see the URL below.

https://www.kissport.or.jp/event_detail.php?eventid=00003020（external link） (Japanese)

 7.Japanese Music Concert to be held — Shamisen and Japanese Dance

We will perform shamisen music and Japanese dance, two famous parts of Japanese traditional culture.

We hope you will come.

[Date & Time] Saturday, March 16, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

[Venue] Meiji Gakuin University, Shirokane Building No. 3 (Minato City, Shirokanedai 1-2-37)

[Capacity] 300 (First-come, first-served)

[Fee] Free

[Application] Not required.

[Contact]

Challenge Community Club (080-3301-9287) * Japanese only

Takanawa Regional City Office, Collaboration Project Section, Community Policy Subsection (03-5421-7123) * Japanese only

 8. Overview of facilities in Minato City — Minato City Library

Minato City has seven city libraries including Minato Library, Mita Library, Takanawa Library, Azabu Library, Takanawa Library Annex, Akasaka Library, and Konan Library.

[Open]

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday, public holidays, and December 28: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

[Closed]

Every third Thursday (Internal maintenance day), December 29 – January 3

Special maintenance periods (10 days or fewer per year)

* Openings and closings for Takanawa Library Annex may vary.

[Notes]

① The first time you borrow, borrowers who live, work, or study in the 23 cities of Tokyo must have a Library Card made.

② Residents of the 23 cities of Tokyo: Please bring a form of identification that shows your current address (Health insurance card, driver’s license, residency card, etc.).

③ Those who work or study in the 23 cities of Tokyo: Please bring a form of identification that shows your current address (Health insurance card, driver’s license, residency card, etc.) and your place of work or study (employee ID, student ID, etc.).

* For more details, please see the URL below.

http://www.lib.city.minato.tokyo.jp/j/（external link） (Japanese and English)

 9. Overview of Facilities in Minato City — Nursing and Preventive Care Center Rakuccha

This facility specializes in nursing and preventive care, so that Minato City residents can continue to live as they like, healthily and happily.

[Program]

① Development and provision of nursing and preventive care programs

② Ongoing individual health support

③ Support for local nursing and preventive care activities

④ Research on nursing and preventive care

⑤ Provision of information on nursing and preventive care.

In principle, Minato City residents age 65 and older can use these programs for free.

* Some programs are available to residents age 60 and older.

They can participate in nursing and preventive care classes and use the machine training room (registration required). There is also individualized support by specialized staff.

[Venue]

Minato Park Shibaura 2F (Minato City, Shibaura 1-16-1) (Tel: 03-3456-4157) *Japanese only.

* For more information, please see the URL below.

http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kaigoyobou/kaigoyobou_center/home.html (Japanese only)

 10.Seeking participants for the Azabu Regional City Government Policy Department Meeting

◆ Seeking participants for the Azabu Local City Government Policy Department Meeting

[Target audience]

　People 18 years old or older who live, work, or go to school in the Azabu Region, who want to take part in activities for the Azabu Region, and who can participate in a meeting one weekday a month in the evening (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm).

[Meeting Agenda]

　Discuss in a workshop format and compile suggestions.

[Venue]

　Azabu Regional City Office, Meeting Room (Roppongi 5-16-45)

[Date & Time]

　Approximately once per month (starting on a weeknight at 6:30 pm)

[Capacity]

　30 (Selected by lottery if more than 30 applications are received.)

[Notes]

　① Travel expenses and honorarium not available.

　② The meeting will be conducted in Japanese. Meeting materials will also be in Japanese. No interpretation services provided.

[How to apply]

　Fill out the application and submit it to the Minato City Azabu Regional City Office, Collaboration Project Section, Community Policy Subsection counter. Or, send it to the address below. Applications available from the counter, or contact us to have an application mailed to you.

　106-8515 Minato City, Roppongi 5-16-45, Minato City Azabu Regional City Office, Collaboration Project Section, Community Policy Subsection

[Application deadline]

　Wednesday, March 20, 2019

[Contact]

　Minato City Azabu Regional City Office, Collaboration Project Section, Community Policy Subsection

　Tel: 03-5114-8812 *Japanese only