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Edited/Published: December 10, 2015

Utsunomiya International Plaza (UIP)

Tel: 028-616-1563 Fax: 028-616-1568

E-mail: u1820@city.utsunomiya.tochigi.jp

5F Omotesando Square, 4-1-1 Baba-dori, Utsunoimya

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Be careful of traffic accidents

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Recently when I was out driving I had

to pay a fine of ¥12,000 for going less

than 20kph over the speed limit.

The reason for most fatal accidents is

inattentive driving, and there are also

many accidents caused by drunk

driving. Both should be avoided.

Drinking alcohol and

then riding a bicycle is

prohibited.

I looked up which month is most likely

to have accidents occur.

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It would be very sad to lose

beloved family members or

friends in a traffic accident.

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Tochigi Prefecture's traffic accident fatalities

(population of about 100,000)

Out of 47 prefectures in 2014:

10th 5.2 people (Number of fatalities: 102)

1st Saga Pref. 6.7 people, 2nd Fukui Pref. 6.2 people, 3rd Mie Pref. 6.1 people

National Police Agency: Traffic accident occurrences by prefecture (2014)

Yeah. There are more traffic

accidents in Tochigi Prefecture

than other prefectures.

The month with the most traffic accidents

in the year is... December.

Buckling your seatbelt is also very

important. Look at the next statistics!

People who died while riding in a car

Of those, people who were not wearing a seatbelt

Approx. 56.8% If they had been wearing a seatbelt, then

Approximately 81%

of the people may not have died.

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There are also many

bicycle accidents. Bicyclists

must bike on the left side of

the road, and not on the

sidewalks. They are to turn

on a light at night.

Really?! It's better to drive carefully

and not speed in order to prevent

traffic accidents.

This 4-leaf symbol is encouraged to

be put on the vehicles of drivers

who are aged 70 or older. So, if you

see this mark, be careful.

This is a beginner driver

symbol. 1st year drivers put

it on their cars.

Yeah, so everyone really needs

to be careful about accidents.

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What kind of card is the "Individual Number Card?"

○ People who want one should send in the Individual

Number Card application form or apply via Internet

and then they can receive one in January or

thereafter. It is not mandatory to have one.

○ As with a residence card or passport, it can be used

both to confirm your identity and your My Number.

In the future it will be possible to have certificates,

such as a residence certificate, issued at

convenience stores.

◇ My Number system inquiries:

National Call Center ☏0570-20-0178

For foreign language assistance, (English, Chinese,

Korean, Spanish, Portuguese), call ☏

0570-20-0291

◇ Individual Number Card & notification card

inquiries:

National Call Center ☏0570-783-578

(Weekdays: 8:30am – 10pm, Sat/Sun/Holidays:

9:30am – 5:30pm, excluding the year-end/start)

Official website: http://www.kojinbango-card.go.jp

◇ Citizen’s Division ☏028-632-5266

Foreign residents staying in Japan 90 days or more, special permanent residents, etc.

are also assigned a "My Number" (individual number).

What kind of card is the "notification card?"

○ It is a card to inform you of your My Number and is

planned to be sent to each household beginning

from early November by simple registered mail.

○ If you are not home when it arrives, you will

receive a "delivery absence notice," so have the

post office redeliver it. If the redelivery period (7

days) is exceeded, it will be returned to the city

hall, so if the period is exceeded, please contact

the Citizen's Division.

○ It is sent to the address of your residence

certificate current as of October 5, so if you

moved recently then there is a possibility that it

was delivered to your previous address. People

who do not receive a My Number should inquire

to their previous municipality.

○ It is a paper card that has your name, address,

date of birth, gender, and your My Number written

on it. When it arrives, be sure to confirm the

information. Starting January 2016 it will be

necessary for various formalities, so when it

arrives be sure not to accidently throw it away or

tear it, but put it in a safe place.

“My Number” is being sent out

The flow of people in Utsunomiya

The total population of Utsunomiya City on October 1, 2015 was 518,767 people,

97 more people than the previous month. (Total men: 258,722, women: 260,045,

births: 407, deaths: 311)

The total population of foreigners in Utsunomiya City at the end of September 2015 was 7,996 people (men: 3,245,

women: 4,751).

The total population of foreigners in Utsunomiya City at the end of December 2014 was 7,499 people, so there has

been an increase of 327 people.

In order of prevalence: 2,435 Chinese, 990 South Korean, 684 Thai, 591 Filipino, 446 Brazilian, 214 Peruvian,

197 American, 65 North Korean, 61 Malaysian, 56 Indonesian, 40 English, 38 Iranian, 36 Canadian

Daily life information

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January 11, 2016 (Mon)

10am – 10pm (intended)

Many stalls line the streets which

bustle with people buying good luck

charms such as dharma, toy drums,

kibuna fish, etc.

※There are no parking lots, so please

use public transportation.

＠ Kamigawara-dori

(1 Oodori, Utsunomiya-shi, etc.)

☏ Tochigiken Gaishokyodo Kumiai

(Tochigi-ken Town Business

Cooperative) 028-627-5011

Utsunomiya new

year market

December 20 (Sun)

10am – Noon

A concert featuring piano, cello, and

soprano musicians.

Cap. First 400 people to arrive

＠ Minami Toshokan Southern Cross Hall

☏ Minami Toshokan

028-653-7609

Christmas concert

Every 3rd Sat. of the month

December 19 (Sat) 4pm – 6pm

Enjoy playing futsal and hanging out

with people from various countries,

regardless of nationality, gender,

experience, etc.

Cost ¥ 1,000/2hrs

＠ SALU Utsunomiya

(Odori MEGA Don Quixote roof)

☏ UCIA 028-616-1870

Let’s play

futsal!

4th Sunday of every month

December 27 (Sun) 4pm – 6pm

An event at which you can talk with

people from various countries

Cost Free

＠ UIP

☏ UIP 028-616-1563

Every Sunday 10am - Noon

(※No class: Dec. 13 & Jan. 3)

Japanese classes for foreign

nationality junior high school students

who need to study Japanese

Cost ¥ 1,000 per month Sign up Come to the classroom directly.

＠ UIP

☏ UCIA 028-616-1870

January 9, 2016 (Sat) 9am - Noon

3m and 5m artificial wall climbing (small

children cannot climb) and new sports

that can be enjoyed by people of all ages

are introduced.

【Bring: Indoor athletic shoes】

＠ Utsunomiya-shi Boken Katsudo Center

(Utsunomiya Adventure Activities Center)

☏ Utsunomiya-shi Boken Katsudo Center

028-669-2441

Foreign junior high

school student

Japanese classes

Climbing wall and

new sports

Fun events ♫ ♪

♪International

exchange salon

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Go with someone needing

language assistance to such places

as national and prefectural facilities

and the city hall and interpret for

them.

►Monday – Saturday

9:00AM - 5:00PM

►¥ 2,000 per session (2hrs)

►Please fill out an application form

at UIP.

Clip art on page 1 provided by:

Yurika Usui & Natsuki Nemoto

Every winter you can use a spacious indoor skate rink.

Please enjoy winter sports with your friends or family!

Period October 1 – May 15

Business hours ＜Mon – Fri＞ 1pm -7pm ＜Sat/Sun/holidays＞ 9am – 5pm

Closed Every Wed. in October, November, April, and May (Thursdays if it is a national holiday)

December 31 – January 1

Admission fee ¥750 per time ※ ¥370 for junior high school students and younger

Ice skate rental fee ¥310 per pair ※ ¥150 for junior high school students and younger

Inquiries Utsunomiya City Skate Center

3-15-32 Jyonan, Utsunomiya-shi 028-655-6817

Website 3 Miya & Navi http://www.miya-sp.jp/

Students high school age and younger who live in or are attending school

in Utsunomiya City can use the facility free of charge (skate rental fee is

excluded) by showing their student ID or "Miyako no Chikai Card."

UIP Services

Consultation for Foreign Residents

Interpreter Volunteer Service

Spanish

Portuguese Chinese Thai English

UIP

028-616-1564

3:00PM -

6:00PM

Mon Tues Wed Fri

4th Sunday of month

(appointment needed)

City Hall

028-632-2834

(during office

hours)

9:00AM -

12:00PM Thurs 2nd Thurs ― ―

2:00PM -

5:00PM Thurs ― 2nd Thurs 2nd Thurs

Administrative

Scrivener

028-616-1564

3:00PM -

5:00PM 3rd Monday (appointment needed)