Urayasu Youth Orchestra Third Regular ConcertDate and time:
March 24 (Sun.), 2 to 4 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Location:
Culture HallProgram: Waltz Gold und Silber (Franz Lehár), ballet
music from Faust (Charles Gounod), Sound of Music medley, and
othersNote: No application is required; simply come to the site on
the day of the event.Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Section, Tel:
712-6794
A hearing loop is a hearing aid system that uses magnetic fields
to deliver sounds picked up by a microphone directly to hearing
aids or cochlear implants.The city has set up tabletop hearing
loops in the locations below. These hearing loops can be used in
small groups, and come with a tablet that displays spoken words as
text. Locations: Social Welfare Section, Welfare Support Section
for the Disabled, Schemes and Services Section for the Disabled,
Child Development Center, Elderly Welfare Section, Senior Citizens
Comprehensive Care Support Section, Nursing Insurance Section,
Civic Affairs Section, first floor service counter of City Hall,
etc.
Inquiries: Welfare Support Section for the Disabled, Tel:
712-6393
Famous Classic Song Recital
Date and time: June 8 (Sat.), 2 to 4 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30
p.m.)Eligibility: Elementary school children and over, 300 people
on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
and other songs (Shinichiro Ikebe [conductor] and the NHK Symphony
Danyu Orchestra)Fee: ¥3,500 (reserved seating only)
(Lifelong Learning Section)
The light motor vehicle tax is levied on those who own a motor
scooter, light motor vehicle, small-sized special vehicle, or small
motorcycle as of April 1. For this reason, even if you complete the
designated procedures for disposal of your vehicle on or after
April 2, you must still pay the tax (annual tax) for the entire
year. Accordingly, please be sure to complete the designated
procedures for disposal of vehicles not used anymore or for
ownership transfer by April 1 (Mon.). Please note that those who
own a light motor vehicle as of April 1 will be mailed tax
notifications and invoices in the middle of May. Please inquire for
more details on the procedures.
Inquiries: Residential Tax Section, Tel: 712-6214
Date and time: May 25 (Sat.), 2 to 4 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30
p.m.)Eligibility: Elementary school children and over, 300 people
on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Jesus, Joy of Man’s
Desiring, etc. (The Blue Aurora Saxophone Quartet)Fee: ¥3,000
(¥1,500 for students; reserved seating only)
The Blue Aurora Saxophone QuartetDates, times, and performers:
June 1 (Sat.): Reiko Aoki (violin) and Tetsuya Toei (piano); July
13 (Sat.): WISH-Caravan; August 17 (Sat.): Tropical “M” Project; 2
to 3 p.m. for each (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Capacity: 200 people
on a first-come, first-served basisFee: ¥500 (reserved seating
only; free for those 3 years of age or younger, unless they require
a seat)
One Coin Concert for Families
Shin Urayasu Music Marche
Date and time: July 3 (Wed.), 2 to 3 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30
p.m.)Eligibility: Elementary school children and over, 200 people
on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Op. 19-1 Andante con
moto from Songs Without Words, Felix Mendelssohn and other songs
(Misora Ozaki [piano])Fee: ¥1,000 (reserved seating only)
Let’s Enjoy Music!Let’s Enjoy Music!
For All EventsApplication: For 1., 3., and 4.: Apply with
Urayasu Concert Hall directly or by phone (Tel: 382-3035) or at the
Urayasu Concert Hall website (URL:
http://www.urayasu-concerthall.jp) from 9 a.m. on February 16
(Sat.); for 2.: Apply with Urayasu Concert Hall directly or by
phone (Tel: 382-3035) from 9 a.m. on February 23 (Sat.)Inquiries:
Urayasu Concert Hall
Set Up Tabletop Hearing Loops to Support those with Hearing
Difficulties
Complete the Designated Procedures for Disposal of Motor
Scooters and Light Motor Vehicles by April 1
No. 262 March 1, 2019
http://www.city.urayasu.lg.jp
Published by the City of Urayasu1-1-1 Nekozane, Urayasu-shi,
Chiba 279-8501 047-351-1111
Population: 169,434Male: 83,022
Female: 86,412Households: 80,203
Foreign Residents: 4,026(As of January 31, 2019)
Population and No. of Households in Urayasu
No. 261 March 1, 2019
●Recyclable Waste Disposal Schedule for MarchCollection Area
Bottles/Cans/PET plastic bottles
Newspapers/Magazines
Nekozane, Kitazakae, Todaijima Every Tue. Every Mon.
Horie, Higashino, Fujimi, Maihama Every Wed. Every Sat.
Kairaku, Mihama, Irifune, Hinode, Akemi Every Thu. Every
Mon.
Tomioka, Imagawa, Benten, Tekkodori, Takasu, Minato, Chidori
Every Fri. Every Sat.
* Please put out your garbage between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. It is
against the rules to put it out earlier or later than this
designated time as it could become a nuisance in your
neighborhood.
* Bulky items will be collected separately on request by phone.
Call the Bulky Items Reception Center, 305-4000. For inquiries,
contact the Garbage-Free Section.
(ext. 14108)
(Urayasu City Hall 3F)Local Activities Promotion Section
A Stroll with the MayorEtsushi Uchida, Mayor of Urayasu City
Making public signs easier to understand
■ Certificate Issuance Service Offered at Even More Convenience
Stores
Starting on February 15, 2019, the number of convenience stores
offering certif icate issuance services using the My Number Card
has increased. For more details, visit the city website or contact
the number below. Inquiries: Civic Affairs Section, Tel:
712-6517
■ Returning and Exchanging Rental Fire Extinguishers
We are asking those who have rental f ire extinguishers to
return them and exchange them for another type. Those who currently
have fire extinguishers No. 1 to No. 120500 should bring them and a
document confirming your name and address to the Fire Department or
to any branch office between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Returns are accepted
even on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.Inquiries: General Affairs
Section, Fire Department Headquarters, Tel: 304-0142
■ Beware of Wild AnimalsThere have been reports of masked
palm civets and racoons in the city. If the damage to the
environment caused by masked palm civets is conf irmed, then the
city will capture and cull them to prevent further damage and to
control their numbers. Please consult us if you are experiencing
problems, such as damage to fruit in your yard. Additionally,
please contact us if you spot a racoon.Inquiries: Environmental
Health Section, Tel: 712-6492
With international sports events being held in Japan—the Rugby
World Cup this year and the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games next
year—there will sure to be many domestic and international tourists
visiting our city. We would like those tourists to walk around
Urayasu to experience the allures of our city.
We are currently reviewing the public signs around the city so
residents and visitors can travel around smoothly.
Until now, we have been installing information boards for bus
stops, public facilities, and cultural properties when updating the
area around train stations and public facilities.
Unfortunately, the signs were not clear or easy to understand
for everyone, because the design was different depending on the
installation purpose, lack of consideration for the disabled,
unthorough maintenance, and other factors.
There were also plans to create easy-to-understand signs around
the Mihama and Irifune areas and other parts of the city when the
Keiyo Line opened, but that has not been realized.
Learning from these mistakes, we are currently updating old
information boards and signs based on the three basic principles of
“a comfortable and smooth usage
environment,” “easy for anyone to use,” and “easy
maintenance.”We are also considering creating multi-language signs
from the perspective of
multiculturalism.As the first step in creating public
information boards, we are installing digital
signage with touch-panel functions at train stations and looking
to unify them with the bus location system that is already in
operation.
In the digital signage, we plan to install not only a search
function for public facilities but for restaurants and other
community information as well.
The flow of people is what vitalizes a town. We will work to
create a city with even more vitality by making public signs easier
to understand.
■ Reopening of Indoor Swimming Pool and Customer Appreciation
Day
Water replenishment and equipment inspection at the Indoor
Swimming Pool, which began on February 12 has been completed and
the pool will reopen at 9 a.m. on March 2 (Sat.).● Indoor Swimming
Pool and
Customer Appreciation DayDate and time: March 2 (Sat.), 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m.Note: Reception will close at 8 p.m. (Swim time ends at
8:45 p.m.) Usage is limited to a maximum of three hours.Location:
Indoor Swimming Pool Eligibility: Children that are about 3 years
of age or older (must not be wearing diapers) Program: The pool
will be available free of charge. For more information, visit the
Indoor Swimming Pool website (URL:
http://www.urayasu-kousha.or.jp/taiiku/pool).Application: No
application is necessary; simply come to the pool on the day of the
event.Inquiries: Indoor Swimming Pool, Tel: 304-0030
■ UFRA Afternoon TeaDate and time: March 9 (Sat.), 4 to 5
p.m.Location: International Center (within Il Mare)Capacity: 20
people on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Light meal and
Bon-odor i (dance) with Urayasu Foreign Residents Association
(UFRA) members
Application: From 8:30 a.m. on March 1 (Fri.), apply by
telephone (Tel: 712-6247) to the UFRA Off ice (within the Local
Activities Promotion Section)Inquiries: UFRA Office
■ A Meeting with Spring: Hanami Walk 2019Date and time: March 31
(Sun.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Reception: 9 to 9:30 a.m.)Location:
Wakashio ParkProgram: 6 km walk through rows of flowering cherry
trees and other locationsApplication: Apply in person or by phone
(Tel: 712-6819) to the Sports Section (City Hall 7F) by 5 p.m. on
March 29 (Fri.). Or apply at the venue on the day of the
event.Note: Elementary school children and younger must be
accompanied by a legal guardian. Please come to the venue on foot
or by public transportation such as the bus.Inquiries: Office of
the Liaison Council of the Sports Promotion Committee (within the
Sports Section)
■ Workshops for Using the Training Rooms in Sports Park
Gymnasium and Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium
You must attend this workshop at either facility to use the
training rooms
in the facilities.Eligibility: People 16 years or olderCapacity:
Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium: Six people per workshop; Sports Park
Gymnasium: Ten people per workshop (first-come, first-served for
both; childcare services may be available depending on the
session)Application: Come directly to the venue or call the Sports
Park Gymnasium (Tel: 355-1110) or the Chuo Mar tial Ar ts Gymnasium
(Tel: 380-2100)Note: Please inquire for more details regarding
workshop dates and times. If capacity is not exceeded on any given
day, it is possible to participate on that day.Inquiries: Sports
Park Gymnasium and Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium
■ Making Onigirazu (Rice Ball Sandwich) and Miso Soup from Dashi
(fish broth)Date and time: March 26 (Tue.), 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.Location: Hinode Kominkan (Public Hall)Eligibility: Elementary
school children and older (children in third grade of elementary
school or lower need to be accompanied by a legal guardian); 24
people on a first-come, first-served basisFee: ¥300 per
personApplication: Apply by phone (Tel: 381-9059) to the Health
Promotion Section from 9 a.m. on February 15 (Fri.)Inquiries:
Health Promotion Section
Children who have difficulty spending time in a group setting
because they are ill or recovering from an illness can be looked
after on a temporary basis at the Childcare Service Room for Ill
and Recovering Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu.” Advance registration
is necessary.
● Registration date and time: March 16 (Sat.), 10 a.m. to
noonLocation: Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital Childcare
Service Room for Ill and Recovering Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu”
(2-1-1 Tomioka)
Eligibility: Children from 3 months old to elementary school
students who live in the city or attend a city-authorized nursery
school, etc.What to bring: A copy of the child’s insurance card and
other medical certificates, your Mother and Child Health Handbook,
a pen, and a plastic bag to hold footwearNote: No application is
required; simply come to the site on the day of the registration.
Please use public transportation to come to the venue.
Registrations are also accepted on other days. Contact the number
below for more details.Inquiries: Juntendo University Urayasu
Hospital Childcare Service Room for Ill and Recovering Children
“Mitsubachi Urayasu,” Tel: 382-8001 (Nursery Schools and
Kindergartens Affairs Section)
Registration for Childcare Service Room for Ill and Recovering
Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu”
Digital signage, in front of Urayasu Station (image)