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4. 19 amp c m n4 D e rm 9 a A D Public Medical Insurance Cases not Covered by National Health Insurance Cases not considered as illnesses Private medical checkups vaccinations pregnancy childbirth teeth straight ening body odor skin blemishes cosmetic surgery abortion for non health related reasons etc An injury or illness suffered at work is covered by worker s accident insurance Payment of insurance money will be limited in the following cases Deliberate crime or accident injury due to drunken behavior action not adhering to doctor s advice etc Medical expenses exceeding a certain limit When medical expenses exceed the limit the excess amount can be reimbursed later if your application is approved by the National Health Insurance Section at the Kutchan Town Office If you present a Certifica
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6. Thomas Smith amp c Y m n4 e rm 9 a A o Personal Seal Registration The registered person To register you will need If you have identification papers Personal seal identification papers with photo such as a passport Resident Card or a driver s licence Applying in If you have a If you don t have a guarantor guarantor Personal seal Personal seal a The applicant will need to be confirmed guarantor whose by mail so it will take a number of days personal seal is You will need to come to the office twice registered in the Once for the application and second to town receive your registration card person If you don t at the Town Office have identification papers Personal seal Power of Attorney the proxy s seal The applicant will need to be confirmed by mail it will take a number of days They will need to come to the office twice Once for the application and second to receive
7. 65 LLI T E lt m Public Transportation in Kutchan Train Bus and Taxi Jagarin Go doesn t have on board announcement If you don t know where your stop is please feel free to ask a driver North South xm East West Taxi Hire Basic Information 2 Taxi companies Kutchan Hire and Misora Hire are available Business hour 6am 2am How to use a taxi hire Call the taxi company and give your name address and how many taxis you need The awaiting taxis at station or major local facilities are also available to use When the driver opens a door get in a taxi and tell the driver your destination Taxi doors open automatically in Japan Don t try to open the door by yourself The door may hit you When you arrive at your destination please pay the amount displayed on taxi meter Kutchan Hire A 0136 22 1212 Misora Hire Z 0136 22 1171 66
8. 300 BB 1 11 v D m eO fik c fm amp c m n4 D m 9 a A Personal Seal Registration In Japan a personal seal or inkan is necessary in many situations such as opening a bank account or purchasing cars and property For important procedures or when large amounts of money are involved a Seal Registration Certificate is often necessary Registration of a seal is undertaken at the Town Office Types of Personal Seal Property purchase commercial i Registered business car purchases etc Registered seal atthe Town Office A Seal Registration Certificate is Seal needed together with the seal Opening a bank account receiving Unregistered seal Unregistered postal goods etc A self inking seal cannot be used Seal Registration Certificate This is proof that the seal is officially re
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10. 6 2 Ed 0136 56 8007 31 LLI T m Q Water amp Sewerage Service When Connecting the water service e g moving in Cancelling the water service e g moving out Adjustment of water charge is required Temporarily suspending the water service e g long vacation The Water Service Division can suspend your service while you are on vacation Changing the usage of water e g starting or closing a business Changing user name transferring an account When transferring an account both the previous user and new user must complete the appropriate paperwork Changing the registered owner of the water service equipment Changes to the owner must be reported e g buying and selling a house T Please contact the Water Service Division AA General Affairs Section Water Service Division Kutchan Town Office Window 5 0136 56 8
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13. GER ess 61 LLI T E lt m Public Transportation in Kutchan Train Bus and Taxi At the station without staff please directly go to platform and take a numbered ticket when getting in a train When getting off put fare with a numbered ticket into fare box at the first carriage If you get off at large station such as Sapporo and so on please pay the corresponding fare to station staff at the ticket gate Discount tickets are available from JR Hokkaido eg return t
14. 14 mA 14 35 DAILY LIFE Q Water amp Sewerage Service Sewerage Waste Water Please adhere to the following in order to prevent problems Do not flush kitchen oil or chemicals down the drain Cooking oil must be absorbed into a piece of cloth or solidified Please dispose of waste in the burnable garbage category or request collection from an appropriate company Do not use kitchen waste disposal machines Do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet Place a net or lattice on drains to prevent leftovers and hairs from flowing into them Check drainpipes regularly Repairs to drai
15. 82 044 0001 1 3 v D m m eO fik c fm amp c m n4 D e rm 9 a A Q Change in Address amp Resident Record jyuminhyou Change in The Head of Household or Relationship to The Head of Household You will need a document indicating the relationship to the head of household e g certificate of marriage birth certificate etc If the document is in any language other than Japanese please attach original documents as well as Japane
16. 10 100 100 PAS Ur 3411 Ava LLI T E lt m e Phone amp Internet Landline Telephone To connect a landline please contact the service provider NTT East Japan Contact details URL http www ntt east co jp index e html English TEL 116 9am 9pm Non Japanese assistance 0120 364 463 Necessary documents required Resident Card or official documentation that proves your identity It can cost up to 40 000 yen to set up a new telephone line Making a Telephone Call 1 Domestic Area code e g Tokyo 03 Sapporo 011 Kutchan 0136 telephone number The area code is not necessary when calling from the same area Directory enquiries 104 English availab
17. 0136 56 8004 A0136 56 8003 24 25 amp c Y m x e rm 9 a A Period of Stay Change of Status amp Re entry Procedures Visa Extension Status Change Application Period Fees Necessary Documents Extension of Until expiry date of current visa n period of stay Permission to extend visa or lack of is Application form passport visa extension notified after investigation Fee 4 000 peii carg a Photo cm etc You have to report the change before the Necessary documents Change of visa expiry date depend upon current visa status Permission to change visa or lack of is status and situation notified after investigation Fee 4 000 Special Re entry Permit Foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport and a resident card who will be re entering Japan to continue their activities in Japan within 1 ye
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19. 0 40 mg 0 25 mg 0 15 me 6 X 6 0136 56 8005 LLI T E lt m e Driving in Japan Traffic Signs lt Road closed No entry No parking or stopping lt One way Speed limit 50km h Stop Media Television There are seven TV channels in Kutchan NHK General NHK Educational amp UHB HBC e STV HTB TVH Terrestrial digital TV broadcasting has begun NHK Viewers Fee Every household that has a television set must pay a monthly viewer fee to NHK NHK Sapporo Broadcasting Corporation 011 232 4001 in Japanese Q gm Stop line m
20. A0136 23 0500 E i1 T Ed mi ES e Pregnancy amp Giving Birth At the Time of Birth wm What to do M Submit the Birth Certificate issued by a doctor to the Report of birth Within 14 days of birth Residential Affairs Division Medical Benefit for Infants Submit your Health Insurance Card and Certificate to Receive Medical Benefits for Infants at the window at the hospital From birth until elementary 1 Seeing a doctor 580 yen school entrance age 2 Seeing a dentist 510 yen From 1st grade of elementary 10 of the expenses with an upper limit per month of 44 400 yen school until 31st March on the only for in patients year of 15 yrs old Low income households partial payment at the first consultation f National Health Insurance Section Residential Affairs Division Kutchan Town Office Window 3 0136 56 8006 Child Allowance JIDOU Teate A child allowance is paid to persons who have registered as residents in Japan and are raising children who meet the requirements to receive the child allowance and supporting them with their own income Children from 0 years old until the age of finishing junior high school the first March 31 after becoming
21. Ed 7 0136 56 8013 25 Ur 3411 Ava LLI T E lt m Q Water amp Sewerage Service Paying in Person At the beginning of every month a water bill is sent to you For payment please take the bill to one of the following institutions Hokuyo Bank 6 Hokkai Credit Union 6 Hokkaido Worker s Credit Union Ku
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23. 0 3 6 12 15 18 22 amp n a amp o m R i init su m pue K m 9 1 0136 23 0500 6 6 1 113 2 3 113 E NOLLVOn 3 z G T m m Child Care amp Education 3 Compulsory Education Elementary School Junior High School Japanese parents are legally obligated to send their children to elementary school for 6 years and junior high school for 3 years Foreign parents are not obligated to send their children to school However if they choose to do so these are some schools that
24. 104 107 Kutchan Town Office Map Oo Sewer Water North entrance lservice service Traffic Moving registration safety National Resident registration Crime Health Family register prevention Insurance Seal registration W C Medical National Pension amp expenses D O Municipal Taxes collected Payment of Tourism housing by town public utility charges Commerce amp lIndustry Building Taxes Labor confirmation Instigation of enterprises Main Entrance 2 For issues on environment rubbish rabies
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26. 011 261 9658 9 16 12 3 8 000 6 000 H E nie IGEISI amp c Y m n4 D e rm 9 a A Family Register amp Notification of o Births Deaths Marriage and Divorce In Japan family relationships names age and other information are registered and publicly available in a family register koseki It is a legal requirement to submit notification of births deaths marriages etc It is also a legal necessity for foreign residents to submit notification of their situation to town office Please also notify the immigration bureau and the relevant embassy or consulate A Residential Affairs Section Residential Affairs Division Kutchan Town Office Window 1 0136 56 8007 Birth Notification Necessary Documents Period i Birth Certificate from doctor or midwife Within 14 Maternity Health Record Book seal or days of birth signature of person registering Resident Ca
27. HIA U D fik c fm z Fe Enrolment Qualification Payment of premium Apply at Town Office Anyone aged twenty to fifty N Ea aE ot necessary if already nine living in Japan enrolled in an employee or Paid by oneself incl foreign residents mutual pension Employees Employee of Japanese com pension panies incl foreign residents Government offici
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30. am Pus m 103 87 WEALTH WELFARE e Health Checkups Town provides various health checkups for residents at the designated medical institutions on a reservation basis Please contact Town Office for target and location hospital cost etc I Health Guidance Sect
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32. 9 15 55 LLI T E lt m eG Banks ATMs amp Postal Service Foreign Money Transfer Banks and post offices offer international money transfers although the service fees vary depending on the institution Please check with the bank or post office for details Postal Service Post offices in Kutchan Please see Main Facilities on page 110 Business Hours Kutchan Post Office Weekends and national holidays 24 hours Foreign exchange Travelers checks Postal orders Postal transfers Postal savings Insurance ATM This ATM has an English guide Weekdays 9am 4pm Weekdays 8 45am 7pm Saturdays Sundays national holidays 9am 5pm About the Postal Service Post offices and mailboxes are identified by the red mark T In addition to mail services post offices provide saving deposits remittance services insurance and pension programs Airmail rates vary according to destination item weight etc Domestic mail rates also vary according to item and weight gt Letter postcard yu pack parcel yu mail printed material EXPACK special delivery registered mail COD cash on delivery EMS international mail economy air SAL etc 56
33. E i1 T Ed ui ES e Health Consultation I Health Guidance Section Health and Welfare Division Kutchan Town in the Health and Welfare Center at North 3 East 4 A 0136 22 1144 23 0500 Health Consultations on request Contents Individual consultation about health issues Blood pressure measuring and obesity risk assesment can also be taken Location Health Welfare Center Health Consultation and Education at Community Center by request Contents Blood pressure measuring obesity risk assesment body mass index and nutrition and health consultation Date and Location As requested eo Pregnancy amp Giving Birth Pregnancy Issue of Mother When you Submit Report of Pregnancy to the Health and Child Health discover your Welfare Center window and meet with the Handbook pregnancy public health nurse and dietician Medical Examination When you submit Booklet for report of pregnant women pregnancy There is a health examination subsidy Apply in person for paticulars Maternity Classes The class is aimed at pregnant women and their families It offers the chance to learn about pregnancy child rearing and make new friends Visiting Care for Pregnant Women A nurse will come to your house and give advice about pregnancy and child rearing Health Guidance Sectio
34. 1 2 3 1 300 15 RE SE ts are rele amp c m n4 D e rm 9 a A D Public Medical Insurance Residents of Japan are obliged to enrol in a public medical insurance scheme There is company health insurance for those employed at participating companies and national health insurance for others The insured person bears u
35. 1 10 2 1998 10 21 2000 1 1 2001 6 15 7 9 3 2003 83 Ur 3411 AvA LLI T E lt m e Public Holidays and Events Festivals and Event Events in Kutchan FEB 3rd weekend Yukitopia Snow Festival Occassionally there Opening of Niseko mountains are flea markets held SUN Opening of Mt Yotei Hirafu in Kutchan The dates 2nd Saturday course and Lake Hangetsu are usually advertised in the newspaper in First Sunday verdure Festival JUL the shops etc x Kutchan Shrine Festival Please check the dates of the festivals us Potato Festival as they may change Hirafu Festival depending on the year Konpira Annual Temple Festival School Holiday Summer vacation 20th July 20th August Winter vacation 25th December 20th January Spring Holiday 20th March 6th April Dates may change depending on the year Winter Time In Kutchan it usually starts snowing at the end of November and the ski fields usually o
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37. e 107 Main Facilities Administration Institutions Town Kutchan Town Office North1 East3 22 1121 Kutchan Town office branch office North2 East3 56 8011 1 3 22 1121 56 8011 Kutchan Health and Welfare Center 23 0500 23 0500 l North3 East4 3 4 Kutchan Fire Station 22 1089 Administrative Institutions Hokkaido Shiribeshi General Subprefectural Bureau 23 1300 em 1 2 Fo N N 1300 Education Bureau North1 East2 23 1976 23 1 Shiribeshi Public Health Office 23 1914 Shiribeshi General Subprefectural Bureau Forestry Center 22 1152 CD 1 o 914 1 Fo Shiribeshi Domestic Animal Health Center Asahi 15 22 2010 22 2010 Kutchan Police Station South1 East2 22 0110 22 0110 Administrative Institutions Nation Kutchan Taxation Office 22 1192 22 1192 Legislative Bureau 22 0232 22 0232 South1 East3 S 1
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40. Income Tax Consumption Tax Business Tax and Car Tax Hokkaido Prefecture Tax etc The delinquent tax will be occur for the payment after the deadline BEH 1 R 3 1 0136 22 1192 amp R5pnzzHTjE 1 9g 2 7 0136 23 1331 National Tax Kutchan Tax Office Kutchan Local Government Office Building South 1 East 3 1 Kutchan A 0136 22 1192 Hokkaido Prefectural Tax Hokkaido Government Shiribeshi General Subprefectural Bureau Taxation Division Department of Regional Policy North 1 East 2 Kutchan Z 0136 23 1331 Private Residential Tax Private Residential Tax is made up of Prefectural and Town Residential Tax 2 These taxes are calculated based on both an equally shared per capita portion and an income based portion calculated based on the income of the previous year Per capita based tax
41. cux U 8 HO zg fik c fm amp c Y m x D e rm 9 a A eo Change in Address amp Resident Record jyuminhyou For Foreign Residents When Moving Notifying person the person changing address or the head of household Letter of proxy is required to notify by others Notification Period Necessary Documents Resident card Within 14 days of moving Moving out certificate to new residence issued by municipality office of previous residence Moving in for those who moved in from outside of Kutchan Within 14 days of moving to new residence Within 14 days before moving out Moving out should be notified in advance Please bring the resident card for all those whose address has changed When you submit a notification of moving out a moving out certificate will be issued free of charge Please take the moving out certificate and notify your new address to new municipality office within 14 days after moving in When moving overseas even if you have a re entry permit you are required to notify your address change Moving within Kutchan Resident card Moving out for those who moving out to outside of Kutchan Resident card E Moving Out Notification by Postal Mail When you will change address from one city to another city you must obtain a Moving
42. 3 000 1 000 Kutchan Town Residential Tax 3 000 yen X H26 H35 FEET from FY 2014 to FY 2023 3 500 yen 3 500 1 500 Hokkaido Prefectural Residential Tax 1 000 yen from FY 2014 to FY 2023 1 500 yen Income based tax Calculated by previous year s income tax x tax rate adjustment tax deductions Application Question Z Phone amp c m n4 D e rm 9 a A Tax National Health Insurance Tax National Health Insurance Tax is calculated every fiscal year from April to the following March based on the household size the income of the previous year and the amount of Fixed Asset Tax Residential Tax Section Tax Division Kutchan Town Office Window 8 A 0136 56 8003 Fixed Asset Tax Urban Planning Tax A tax notice is issued for each property owner The address shown on the envelope corresponds to the tax details of that property The taxpayer is the legal owner of the property as of the 1st January even if ownership is transferred during the year This issue should be raised during negotiations of land property sale before the contract is signed In Principal these taxes cannot be paid fro
43. 0120 12 6565 37 Ur 3411 Ava LLI T z a m e Electricity Gas amp Kerosene Bill Payment You can have your electricity bill drawn directly from your bank account an automatic transfer payment or you can pay it in cash at a bank or a convenience store Cancelling the Electricity Connection Please contact the Hokkaido Electricity Company A 0120 12 6565 Weekdays 9am 5pm Saturday 9am 3pm 0120 12 6575 24 hours URL http www hepco co jp O Phone amp Internet Mobile Telephone Contracted mobile phones are available for purchase at mobile phone shops and many electrical shops When buying a mobile phone it is advisable to take a Japanese speaker with you For monthly contracted mobile phone services you will need your Resident Card the contract fee and the
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45. 1 3 22 0077 iE 6 5 22 3097 Bj 27pyu17 22 0762 T 22 3097 Yomiuri Shinbun South 2 West 1 T2 22 0762 mem The newspaper agencies in Kutchan deal with English newspapers and you can buy English newspapers at some convenience stores in Kutchan e g Hirafu Seicomart Alternately you can contact the English newspapers directly for postal subscriptions 80 e e 81 n LLI T E lt m e Public Holidays and Events Holiday National Holidays New Year s Day JAN 2nd Monday Coming of Age Day FEB National Foundation Day MAR Spring Equinox Day APR 29th Showa Day Constitution Memorial Day MAY Greenery Day Children s Day Australia Day January 26th Due to the high population of d 3rd Monday Australians in Kutchan the SEP Respect for the Aged DaY ski area and some bars have Autumnal Equinox Day a party for Australia Day You 2nd Monday Health and Sports Day may be able to drink Aussie NOV National Culture Day beers eat Aussie beef and Labor Thanksgiving Day even play Aussie rug
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48. 70 EMS EMS 118 MWEELH JgOEMSN er es e CO http www post japanpost jp index html LLI T E lt m a Banks ATMs amp Postal Service Package Delivery Service Takuhaibin or Takyubin Several private companies deliver packages domestically and overseas You can call the agent to arrange a pick up service Alternatively you can take the package to the company e g the Takuhaibin company Yamato Transport is handled by Seven Eleven convenience stores
49. 3 J AF 3 X 2 4cm 4 250 2 200 2 050 5 4 1 1 A011 683 5770 7 1 Ur 3411 AvA LLI T E lt m e Driving in Japan Kutchan Police Station South 1 East 2 Kutchan 0136 22 0110 Japanese Sapporo Driver s Licence Examination Center Akebono 5 4 Teine ku S
50. J AF 1 1 p 71 JAF J AF BlJAF A011 857 7341 9 17 http www jaf or jp e index htm 3 000 Ur 3411 AvA LLI T E lt m e Driving in Japan Converting a Foreign Driver s Licence to a Japanese Licence The Japan resident holders of foreign driving licences can convert their foreign licence to a Japanese licence through an abbreviated examination process This consists of an eyesight test and depending on the issuing country of the foreign licence may also require a short written examination and a practical examination Requirements You must have had a valid foreign driver s licence You must have lived in that
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52. 10 1 Origin of the Name of Town The word Kutchan originates from the indigenous Ainu language It is said that phonetically equivalent kanji Chinese characters were put to the word Kut Shan i which means place flowing from a pipe Specialties of Kutchan Potatoes Yotei melon Niseko Sake and Udon noodles
53. List of Main Foreign Consulates Unit Conversion fable 86 87 88 89 90 91 90 95 96 97 98 101 102 107 108 115 116 117 118 123 History Settlers first cleared this area for permanent residence in 1892 Most of the first settlers were from Tokushima prefecture in Shikoku Island Kutchan village was separated from Abuta village in 1893 and was reorganised into a town in 1916 Thanks to the fertile land the population exceeded 10 000 in 1903 and became an important centre with branches of government agencies and transportation terminals Kutchan is surrounded by the beautiful Niseko mountain range stunning Mt Yotei and the Shiribetsu River one of the clearest rivers in Japan The main industries in the area are agriculture and tourism Local specialties include agricultural products such as potatoes and outdoor sports such as rafting skiing and snowboarding As an international resort town Kutchan attracts tourists from within and outside of Japan 25 26 5
54. A T M KAKUNIN ten thousand ATM TORIKESHI thousand E ms OTORIATSUKALCHU Service ATM 24 TADAIMAOTORIATSUKAI zm SHITEIMASEN Out of Service AERE lt et s ITransaction 51 Ur 3411 Ava W H lt Q e Banks ATMs amp Postal Service The ATM at the Kutchan branch of the Hokuyo Bank is open from 8 45am to 6pm If you need to withdraw money JPY from an ATM after these hours and if you use an ATM that is not the bank where you have your account you will be charged a commission fee Please also refer to pages 54 57 for information about international ATMs foreign exchange travellers chec
55. 75 250 cc 2 3 2 250cc PAS Ur 3411 Ava LLI T E lt m e Driving in Japan Recycling Cars When you recycle scrap your car your car must be deregistered Places listed below for car inspections and other outlets also deal with the procedure of deregistering cars For further details on car ins
56. japan japon 011 643 2520 Consulate General of the People s China Republic of China in Sapporo South 13 West 23 Chuo ku 13 23 f m 72 011 563 5563 3 http www china embassy or jp jpn WO TR 011 563 5563 SC Ee RASARE 3 Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sapporo Kita 1 Higashi 4 Chuo ku Sapporo 1 4 Germany http www japan diplo de Vertretung 011 251 4174 m 011 251 4174 Consulate General of the Repubic of Korea in Sapporo North 2 West 12 Chuo ku http jpn tokyo mofa go kr 7 011 218 0288 RAEE 2 12 worldlanguage asia jpn tokyo main 011 218 0288 Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in North 38 West 2 38 2 Sapporo Z 011 802 9272 T http www nzembassy com japan 2 011 802 9272 Philippine Honorary Consulate Nihon Shokuhin Seizou Bld E uim A Philippine in Sapporo West 1 Hachiken 1 Nishi ku 1 1 http tokyo philembassy ne A 011 614 8090 zi 11 614 8090 Consulate General of the Russian 6 South 14 West 12 Chuo ku rz Russia Federation Sapporo 71 011 561 3171 j 14 12 http www russia emb jp 1 561 3171 1 28 11 641 1115 ustr Cana Korea
57. 2 7 11 9 HIA v D e fik c m amp c m n4 e rm 9 a A Q Family Register amp Notification of Births Deaths Marriage and Divorce Marriage Notification Period Necessary Documents Marriage registration seal of both parties Copy of Family Register when registering outside of family register area lt for Japanese only gt As necessary Additional necessary documents for foreign residents Certificate of Non impediment obtained from relevant embassy or consulate with Japanese translation including translator s name Passport and Birth Certificate Marriage registration Divorce EE Notification Period Necessary Documents Divorce registration seal of both parties Asnecessary Copy of Family Register when registering outside of family register area for Japanese only Divorce registration Pension System The National Pension System provides an income after retirement or unexpected injury leaving one unable to work Provided the premiums for the designated period of time have been paid benefits can be received In addition to the National Pension System there is employees pension insurance and mutual pension for employees FREES ao dub SEC KA HERO
58. 2 3 pss E 1 2 3 SEIS ERSEIE 105 CD W 9 Z LLI o na z W e Emergencies If you cannot thaw the pipe by yourself Please employ the services of a water main construction company to thaw the pipe There will be a charge for this service Note The Water Service Division at Kutchan Town Office does not undertake any work or give instructions on how to drain water from or thaw water pipes Emergency Information at the Ski Areas Contact ski fields directly for any information concerning safety emergencies Earthquake Japan has many earthquakes In recent years there have been many
59. A 0136 56 8006 0 15 3 31 70136 23 0500 B 4 T m 2 Es m E m T E i1 T Ed ui ES e Pregnancy amp Giving Birth Cooking School for Baby Food Exchange information and learn how to cook baby food both for early and latter infancy An invitation will be sent to eligible parents Location Health and Welfare Center Medical Examination for Infants This is conducted at the age of 4 months 7 months 10 months and 13 months and checks mental and physical growth Advice on child rearing food and dental problems are given to parents every month An invitation will be sent to the eligible parents The schedule is also in the town magazine Location Health and Welfare Center Book Start Program Kutchan Town gives picture books to the families at the 10 month med
60. 4 A0136 23 0500 vaccinations Routine Vaccinations Routine Vaccinations are available at local clinics and hospitals in Kutchan town As advanced booking is required please contact to health guide section of Town Office SRE A s BLA Nap n If you plan to take a vaccine in other towns you must process the application before nba cA mos 8 booking Please contact to Town Office for further questions DPT IPV Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Inactige Polio Vaccine 4 Diphtheria Tetanus Phase school to 12yrs old Hib Haemophilus influenzae Type B From 2months to 4yrs old 4tmes times Pediatric Pneumococcal Vaccine From 2months to Avrs old 4 times Pediatric Pneumococcal y From 1year old to under 2yrs MR ies old Measles Rubella 2nd In a previous year of entering Once phase el
61. E 3 VN IS Sister City Saint Moritz in Switzerland since 1964 TOP OF THE WOREN Enjoy Winter Life in Kutchan by Following These Points 1 Inside is warm and is usually heated by an oil filled heating system Because of the difference in temperature from indoors to outdoors it is important to layer clothing so it is easy to regulate your own body temperature 2 The road surface is icy and slippery so it is important to wear suitable shoes to protect you from the snow and cold such as winter shoes boots 3 If the temperature drops to 4 degrees Celsius or less there is a possibility that the water pipes might freeze This point is especially important if you are away from your home for a long period of time Draining the water system is important to prevent this happening 4 When using the heater it is important to ventilate the room for your own safety 4
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63. 47 Ur 3411 AvA LLI T E lt m e Housing local companies association Contract Cancellation You should inform the landlord one month in advance if you would like to cancel the contract As a general rule the refundable deposit will be returned to you You may not be able to receive the full amount if there is damage to the rental property In cases of serious damage additional payments may be required Moving Procedures Prior to moving into a rental property you will need to connect the electricity gas and water Please see page 32 for water service and page 36 for electricity and gas When you move out you must pay any outstanding charges and rates It is recommended to inform your local post office of your change of address in time to have your mail delivered to your new address Neighborhood associations Chonaikai Chonaikai is neighborhood and local companies associations for the improvement of the community and environment for local area Their functions are listed below e g Pick up the garbage in the street cleaning the garbage station plant flowers in the street corporate snow removal announcement and organize the removing snow day social communication events patrol for crime prevention street lights set up bearing the electricity bill and the bulletins of the suspicious person neighbors watch Chonaikai organizes the garbage station removal snow and clean
64. LLI T E lt m e Banks ATMs amp Postal Service International Mail There are three types of international mail The cost depends on region and weight Airmail While airmail is faster than shipping it is the most expensive Be sure to write clearly by airmail or par avion on the item Economy Air SAL This service for international mail is handled as surface mail in both Japan and the destination country but as airmail between the two countries This service is faster than surface mail and the cost is lower than airmail Surface Mail Mail is sent by ship Delivery takes longer although the rates are very low Approximate Delivery Times Airmail 3 6 days It takes approximately 6 to 13 days for mail to arrive at the SAL destination In some cases it may take longer due to the handling system of the destination country Regular mail The maximum weight for regular mail is 2kg Postage charges are determined by the weight of the letter and the destination country Postcard Postage is 70 for airmail anywhere in the world EMS Express Mail Service EMS is the fastest mail service you can use for international mail The process progress can be tracked online via the Track and Trace service Letters and articles can be sent together See page 118 for vocabulary Notice of Undeliverable Mail If you are away from home when a package registered letter or other parcel
65. m Bn r eal T 23 h p ATM Citibank M 0 B4 10 23 24 LLI T E lt m eG Banks ATMs amp Postal Service International ATM Service gt Post offices Kutchan Kutchan North and Kutchan South Branch You can use the following credit cards at the ATM at the above post offices VISA VISA Election PLUS MasterCard Maestro Cirrus American Express Diners Club International and JCB ATM business hours these ATMs have an English guide Weekdays 8 45am 7pm Kuenen Pest Oiee Saturday Sunday national holidays 9am 5pm Kutchan North Post Office Weekdays 9am 5 30pm Kutchan South Post Office Saturday 9am 12 30pm gt Seven Eleven Convenience Stores You can use international debit cards and the following credit cards at ATMs in Seven Eleven convenience stores Please note that certain cards cannot be used even though they bear the same logos See p 52 for addresses VISA PLUS MasterCard Maestro Cirrus American Express JCB China Union Pay Foreign Money Exchange Travellers Checks
66. UM koku bin kitte yubin kyoku T Postage funa bin fee yubin ryoukin Postal Express card hagaki mail sokutatsu Registered SND futo mail kakitome EU kozutsumi Frege koware yasui E Pharmacy Lanie chin tsu zai Anti inflammatory patch m yaku yakkyoku 55V Mouthwash ugai gusuri R Headache PE S Stomach ache SI c 5 Eae aE Thermometer tionke T E m CD 119 words and Phrases Hospital mi lt hurts here Petrol stand gasorin sutando feel nauseous How much is this have a headache stomach ache l m allergic to kibun ga warui desu koko ga itai desu hakike ga shimasu Please fill the tank l d like litres want 2000 yen worth of petrol The battery is flat have a flat tire No smoking Smoking Signs Entrance kanban Exit No Entry Prohibited Danger 72 w CD lt ra T am Q zZ lt Q e E 120 mantan ni shite kudasai rittoru onegai shimasu 2 000 ni sen yen bun onegai
67. 1 2 85 Ur 3411 AvA E i1 T Ed mi ES e Medical Service There are two main types of medical facilities in Japan general hospitals with many medical departments and private clinics Most hospitals and clinics excluding the dentist do not have an appointment system Patients are seen in the order they arrive so it is not uncommon to encounter a long wait at a large hospital If you cannot speak Japanese it is recommended you bring someone to translate for you First time patients At Reception Fill out an application form and submit this with your National Health Insurance Card and then wait in the lounge until your name is called If you do not have a Health Insurance Card at the time of payment you will be required to pay the whole amount of the fee If you are covered by travel insurance you should take your insurance policy to the hospital You will need a receipt medical certificate etc for your claim For further details please ask your insurance company Medical Consultation Complete a questionnaire of your symptoms medical history allergies etc When your name is called enter the consulting room and the doctor will give you tests diagnosis or treatment as necessary Payment After consultation wait i
68. Pedestrians only 7 30 9 12 15 30kmh Applicable weekdays 7 30 9 00 and 12 00 15 00 Speed limit 30kmh n d g 2 9s CSS HASC Reduced traffic lanes One lane traffic Slow down Detour 0 74 v 7 NHK NHK UHB HB C S T V HTB T VH NHK NHK EEN H K LIRIOS 1 7011 232 4001 Ur 3411 Ava Q Media 0 7 N HK 1 2 CS CNN Satellite and Cable TV You can receive Broadcast Satellite BS
69. m inch 1 m 10 76 square feet hectare ha 1 ha 10 000 ni C Unit Conversion Table Weight ounce pound 1 pound 16 ounce 0 45 kg 1 gram 0 035 ounce kilogram kg 1 kg 2 2 pound 35 27 ounce Volume gallon 1 US gallon 4 quart 3 785 0 1 litre 0 264 US gallon 1 litre 0 22 UK gallon Temperature C Centigrade or Celsius F 32 1 8 F Fahrenheit 1 ounce 28 35 g litre IQ 1E E xh Y b NOISSH3ANOO LINN 121 Unit Conversion Table Unit Conversion Table Clothing and Shop Sizes Collar Size Women s Clothing Te TTTSTSTSTSTET ECHEREERERERERESESERES a a a e e e e esI uw pue XE 72 2 RM CE E EC e e mera percer CT X 5 5 6 5 7 5 oL eje afe epe ee ee TTE cm 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 aa u as 5s ss 56 ves i 5 approx 2 tatami mats ex lox pepe e IoRUG DERONG 1 33 ri Men s Clothing Japan s M L LL er A jo is a unit for measuring the area of rooms in houses and apartments and is the size of one tatami mat One tatami USA mat measures appro
70. z G day mate 23 4 5 1 1951 4 5 5 0
71. 8 Is the patient Male or Female Dansei Otoko desu ka Josei Onna desu ka Male Otoko Female Onna 102 e 2 10 3 119 AK HUS TRES 110 119 gt lt gt PHS 110 119 PH S Command and Contr
72. B GE X V reo E I Ta PN w ot 3411 Ava LLI T E lt m e Driving in Japan Driving Safely 1 Wear a seat belt for every passengers 2 Do not drink drive 3 Keep to the posted speed limit 4 Avoid passing dangerously 5 Understand the difference between winter roads and other seasons winter roads are very slippery and dangerous Please make sure you change to winter tyres and drive more carefully Traffic Violation Penalties If you violate traffic regulations you will be fined a
73. m e Housing local companies association Searching for a House or Apartment There are many different types of housing available in Kutchan When looking for accommodation you should contact a real estate agency If you are not fluent in Japanese you should bring along someone who can interpret for you to facilitate the procedure The style of rooms in Japanese houses and apartments are symbolised by K kitchen D dining room and L living room for example 2DK or 3LDK The size of a room is measured by the number of tatami mats Public housing in Kutchan is announced in the town magazine when vacancies become available Public Housing applications are subject to certain conditions The size of a room is estimated by the number of tatami mats One tatami mat 1 jo 0 9 m x 1 8 m FD m Land and housing lots are estimated by tsubo LLLI 1 1 tsubo 2 jo approximately 3 3 m nr mA Contracts After you have found accommodation you can enter into a rental contract Prior to signing or stamping your seal on the contract please confirm what you need to pay carefully There are some things particular to renting in Japan such as reikin non returnable gratitude money or key money Yachin rental fee Yachin is the monthly rent You may have to pay a full month s rent if you move in mid month Shikikin refundable deposit This is money equivalent to one or two months rent provided to the landlord as security fo
74. 1 5 apr 3 3 5 2 4 9 6 3 18 9 17 30 8 13 16 E NOILVOn Q3 CD W 9 Z LLI o na z W e Emergencies Emergency In an emergency dial the following numbers without the area code There is no charge for the call Q Police Department Dial 110 for Accidents and Crimes Q Fire Department Dial 119 for Fire Ambulance and Rescue If you don t speak Japanese but someone nearby does ask them to call for you If you are making the call try to stay calm and tell them It s an emergency then your name location and address etc When You Call 110 or 119 From a Pay Phone Green pay phone Press the red button on the front of the phone Grey pay phone Pick up the receiver and directly dial 110 or 119 You can also call 110 or 119 from most mobiles and PHS phones
75. 3411 Ava 1 03 011 0136 104 9 20 NTT GUIDE FOR TELEPHONE SERVICE IN JAPAN N TT 2 KDD 001 0061 eNTT3z2 7 av AX 0033 97V v7X ADSL I SDN NTT http www ntt east co jp QGvahoo BB http bbpromo yahoo co jp promo yahoobb 0120 33 4546 10 21 a u http www auhikari jp 0120 95 5000 9 21 Phone amp Internet IP Telephone 1P Many internet providers ISP offer an IP telephone service The
76. Fees vary depending on the company weight and destination of the parcel Sagawa Express Kutchan branch North 4 West 4 3 1 0136 23 1155 http www sagawa exp co jp english main html Q Yamato Transport Co Ltd Kutchan amp Niseko delivery centre Aza Hirafu 61 17 0120 019 625 http www kuronekoyamato co jp en Public Transportation in Kutchan Train Bus and Taxi Train JR Hokkaido Kutchan station and Hirafu station are located in the Kutchan local government area Kutchan station JR Hokkaido Hakodate line is main station ofKutchan Town Platform 2 for Oshamanbe Platform 3 for Otaru Sapporo Fer HAKODATE F e NEW CHITOSE AXXPORIT SANIKAWA There are a few direct trains to Sapporo L YS Pc In most of cases you must change a train at Otaru station E EN Catching trains from Kutchan station 1 Buy a ticket from the ticket machine or the ticket office at the station Train ticked to locations further than Sapporo is available at the office only There is an electric bulletin board showing departure time and destination in English and Japanese at the ticket gate 2 Please show your ticket to be stamped as you pass through the gate 3 Please wait at the designated platform How to get off a train At the station with staff Kutchan Yoichi Otaru Sapporo etc Get off a train and give your ticket to station staff or insert it into the slot of the automatic ticket gate At the st
77. inquire at your local bank Automatic Account Transfer You can pay your utility bills directly from your regular savings account To have your utility bills taken automatically from your account you will need a bank book your personal seal and the utility bill or receipt if available After you have completed the procedure your bills will be paid automatically and the amount will be deducted from your account on a fixed day every month Receipts will be mailed to you by the utility company Using an ATM Automatic Teller Machine You can use your cash card at an ATM to withdraw deposit cash and to remit money within Japan To withdraw cash from an ATM insert your cash card and enter the PIN you registered OAZUKEIRE TSUCHO OHIKIDASHI GENKIN operate the ATM are provided KYASHU OFURIKOMI on the display of the ATM Transfer KA DO Cash Card The instructions are usually in Japanese If you require TSUCHO update i assistance ask a staff KNYU Passbook orea carg b j E 2 27 9 2r ln member Some bankcards may be 8 Personal gt a used 24 hours at ATMs in certain convenience stores Please check with your bank revokiN Fixed KOUZA Account tor detail term AN GO Number or details ies Deposit 50
78. 3 Employment Security Office 22 0248 22 0248 Labor Standards Inspection Office 22 0206 22 0206 Self Defense Force Kutchan Post Takasago 232 22 1195 232 22 1195 Shiribeshi Forest Administration North2 East2 22 0145 2 2 22 0145 Welfare Social Welfare Consultation Office 22 4150 22 4150 Preventive Nursing Care Support Center North3 East4 jt 3384 Supports various health and welfare services for the 23 0100 23 0100 elderly Kutchan Day Service Center South3 East4 23 3522 3 4 23 3522 Yotei Support and Development Center Supports children with delayed language health North3 East2 22 6970 3 2 22 6970 or mental anxieties 2 1 22 0419 The Supporting Center for Bringing up Children South2 East1 22 0419 J Commerce and Labo
79. DAILY LIFE ses 3411 Ava bottles for shampoos s PET bottle caps etc Once a Fluorescent lamps Mercury Transparent bags a Ere lt Objects in the bag month thermometers E must be visible Dispose in the 2077 R g aged Dus aed Dry batteries designated recycle rubbish week boxes Dispose in the n Rechargeable batteries designated recycle boxes Stvrofoam in Transparent bags EAE y Objects in the bag mE must be visible fari P T boxes for cakes tissues detergentand ER de Recyclable O papot ays elc 2 2 1 17357 PEOS BROWER ecyclable nce a ommercially rubbish 2 week Plastic containers available plastic bag ord pR v EE EO Mer i i 25 44 e e 45 LLI T E lt
80. Large hall mid sized hall Japanese rooms study rooms etc 2 21 4141 6 7 22 6631 gf 3 Education Culture Ogawara Shu Art Museum Works by Shu Ogawara from Kutchan two exhibition 21 4141 rooms good view point from the lobby North6 East7 xz S3l LE TIOV3 NIVIN CD w d 9 z Kutchan Natural History Museum 22 6631 Museum about nature in the Niseko and Mt Yotei area Picture Book Library 22 0055 Kutchan Library Public Hall South3 East4 22 4151 Shiribeshi Educational Study Center Public Hall 22 1337 School Lunch Center North3 East7 22 0506 AREE TERREA 110 e e 111 era N 3 4 vain Facilities School Elementary School Kutchan Elementary School South3 East3 22 1168 Hokuyo Elementary School North6 West2 22 0498 3 3 22 1168 Higashi Elementary School North4 East9 22 5255 TNFR 9 3 Nishi Elementary School Kabayama Branch Kabay
81. New Zeala alia da nd RARE A 011 211 3670 Open 9am 5pm Closed on Saturday Sunday national holidays and New Year s holiday 75 SEF LU o 3 Sapporo International Communication Plaza gt m e Multilingual information consultation and foreign newspapers 1 3 MN 3 011 211 3670 E 2 3rd floor of Sapporo MN Bld West 3 North 1 Chuo ku 9 17 30 A CD e i p S amp Nearest Immigration Bureaus http www immi moj go jp english http www immi moj go jp engl ish Sapporo 3rd Joint Government Bldg Odori nishi 12 Chome 060 0042 12 3 Chuo ku Sapporo City 060 0042 011 261 9658 3 7011 261 D 9658 nA tHE S General advisors for foreign residents are available Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau 116 e e 117 words and Phrases Greetings aisatsu Shopping kaimono Thank you SN Excuse me Sorry MA Do you speak English S ERR Where is the toilet is Mom UA don t understand DLE Goodbye
82. South 2 East 1 22 0419 Open 9 30am 5 00pm April October 9 00am 4 00pm November March Charge Free Closed Saturday Sunday and national holidays 31st December 5th January Facilities Playroom counselling room reading room and breast feeding area After School Childcare The following facilities are open for children whose parents both work or are from single parent families Location Kutchan Elementary School South 3 East 3 North Child Welfare Institution North 5 West 2 Higashi Elementary School North 4 East 9 Nishi Elementary School South 6 West 3 Open After school 6 00pm Monday Friday 9am 5 30pm Saturday Closed Sunday national holidays 13th 16th August and New Year s Holiday 4 0136 23 1984 2 1 7222 0419 9 30I 325 4 2 10A 9 16 11 3 12 31
83. out certificate from municipality office of current residence before you move to new city If you missed a notification and have already moved to new city you can also request a Moving out certificate by postal mail Fee Free Necessary Documents Moving Out Notification The foam is available in nearest municipality office Please let us know your phone number to reach you in daytime If your documentation is incomplete we will contact you to request some supplementary documentation A Photocopy of Resident Card or Japanese Driver s License A self addressed stamped envelope for return Please affix JPY82 in postage If you are in a hurry please put the extra stamps for express mail f you move out of Japan an envelope for return is not required If the last address were in Kutchan Town send the documents to the following address Mailing Address Residential Affair Section Kutchan Town Office North1 East3 Kutchan Hokkaido 044 0001 Please make sure to report Address Change Notification to the post office as well so that your mail is delivered properly As soon as you receive the Moving out Certificate go to your local municipality office to report your address change Please note that moving in notification cannot be accepted by mail O
84. 3 1 4 3 7 S P SERA 2 4 1 11 30 12 1 3 31 7 0136 22 1558 Z 0136 44 2001 Ur 3411 Ava LLI T E lt m Public Transportation in Kutchan Train Bus and Taxi How to get in out a route bus 1 Please wait for the bus at the bus stop prior to the scheduled time The bus will stop at every bus stop even if no passengers are waiting 2 Bus with 2 doors Please get on the bus at the rear door Bus with 1 door Please get on the bus at the front door Please take a ticket when you get on the bus 3 Please press the button as your stop approaches 4 Put your fare in the box with the ticket next to the The bus driver will announce every stop driver when you get off the bus The fare is listed on the board at the front of the bus Please check your ticket number against the number on the board This will be the fare The fare box cannot give change so please change the money at the
85. Sn Please offering a Yes No ORNA Open Closed itr br chu Welcome DIE ITA Do you accept credit cards How much is this Do you have Restaurants and pubs inshoku ten irasshai mase kurejitto kaado wa tsukae masu ka kore wa ikura desu ka Wa arimasu ka CD x Can we see the menu mE xr E A Could we have the bill E please 118 menu o misete kudasai watashi wa niku butaniku sakana ebi ga taberare masen okanjo onegai Shimasu Words and Phrases Can exchange money here What is the exchange rate Can I use my credit card to withdraw cash How long does it take koko de ryogae dekimasu ka kawase reto wa ikura desu ka kurejitto kaado de genkin o orosu koto ga dekimasu ka dore kurai kakarimasu ka Post office CS mn de okutte kudasai
86. country for at least three months since its date of issue Necessary documents Application form Your valid original driver s licence A Japanese translation of the original driver s licence The translation must be done by the embassy of licence issued country or the Japan Automobile Federation JAF A copy of resident record Juuminhyo which must indicate your nationality region A picture 3 x 2 4cm taken within the last 6 months Passport Seal Inkan Signature is acceptable as well Any expired Japanese driver s licence for those who had a Japanese driver s licence before Fee JPY4 250 application fee for standard sized car JPY2 200 Issuing fee JPY2 050 You must make an appointment in advance The necessary documents are quite varied depending on the country of issue your driver s licence Please inquire the necessary documents to the Sapporo Driver s Licence Examination Center in advance Japanese driver s licence cannot be obtained by mail Place to apply Sapporo Driver s Licence Examination Center Akebono 5 4 Teine ku Sapporo A 011 683 5770 Japanese Only 70 Q
87. main ISP 1 P advantage of an IP telephone is cheap domestic and international calls AA NTT customer front desk A 0120 506 506 NTT 0120 506 506 m Internet Cafe J FA An free internet service is available at Machi no Eki on the main street in 1 2 gt P Kutchan towards the train station There is a charge for this service z T m m Free Wi Fi wireless fidelity Wi Fi wireless fidelity More and more accommodations restaurants cafe etc are providing free Wi Fi spots in Kutchan 3 Garbage Collection 1 2 Garbage disposal 1 Separate garbage into the ga
88. not covered by this type of insurance Additional insurance is recommended if you desire further coverage It is strongly advised that you are aware of the minimum coverage of the compulsory insurance 74 Q 28 R 1 72011 731 7165 B011 731 7164 A011 731 7182 050 5540 2001 E5 E E y deer 5 20 1 21 A011 763 0996 22050 3101 9113 23 30 125cc
89. requiring a signature or personal seal is delivered a postcard will be left in your mailbox You can take the postcard and a valid form of identification to the post office to collect the package or you can phone to request a repeat delivery For more information please ask the post office or visit the Japan s Postal Service website in English http www post japanpost jp english index html 58 Q ERN BE 55 kR 3 BY AIRMAIL PAR AVION SAL Ur 3411 Ava 3 6 6 13 2 k g
90. vaccine etc please go to Environmental Measures Division on 2nd floor of Kutchan town office 2 For issues on snow clearing please go to construction division at a green building diagonally behind the Town Office 3 95 4 For issues on child rearing and health and welfare please go to the Health and Welfare Center located in North 3 East 4 Approx 100m from the Town Office 5 amp c m n4 D e rm 9 a A e Procedural flow of the new residency management system At ports of entry departure Immigration examination A resident card will be issued and your passport will be stamped with the Landing Verification seal A resident card is issued only at Narita Haneda Chubu and Kansai Airports At municipal offices Notification Change of place of residence For Foreign Nationals Who Moved to Japan for the First Time Those residing in Japan for more than 3 months mid to long term residents will be issued a resident Card at the airport upon entry Those planning to reside in Kutchan must come to town office and submit a notification of your residential address within 14 days after finding permanent housing Please remember to bring your resident card upon coming to the town off
91. your registration card When a proxy is sent to the Town Office 1 If you lose the Seal Registration Card please file a report to the Town Office 2 In the case of moving cancellation or withdrawal of registration change of name or death please return the Seal Registration Card to the Town Office 3 A Seal Registration Card is an identification of the owner of the registered seal Please keep it safe Obtaining a Seal Registration Certificate One Seal Registration Certificate is 300 When applying for a Seal Registration Certificate for oneself or as a proxy please present the Seal Registration Card Without this a Seal Registration Certificate cannot be issued personal seal is not necessary When asking a proxy to obtain a Seal Registration Certificate please ask them to take your Seal Registration Card Power of Attorney document personal seal etc are not necessary 14 2 2
92. 013 If you require a water connection on a holiday or on the weekend please make the application in advance Please call or come to the Water Service Division Japanese only Opening and Closing of the Water Valve The Kutchan Town Office does not open or close the water valve at your property You can use the water as soon as you move in Upon moving out please drain the water from the water pipes in order to prevent the pipes bursting or freezing Payment of Water Charges A bill for the water charge is sent to you every month The due date is the 25th of every month if this falls on a Saturday Sunday or a national holiday the due date is the following business day
93. 15 years old meet the requirements under 3 yrs old 15 000 for all children 10 000 for 1st or 2nd child 3 yrs old up to Elementary School Graduate age 315 000 for 3rd child and above Junior Highschool Age 10 000 for all children Every eligible child whose household income 5 000 exceeds the income limit amount We count the number of children who are 18 yrs old and under Please ask further details welfare Section Health and Welfare Division Kutchan Town Office the Welfare Division is in the Health and Welfare Center 7 0136 23 0500 Health Welfare Center Application 8 Question Phone Je s a F 5 14 1 15 3 31 44 400
94. 36 22 1212 0136 22 1171 LLI T E lt m e Driving in Japan In order to drive a car in Japan you need to have a valid Japanese driver s licence or an international driver s licence The minimum age for driving is 18 years old although persons aged 16 years old and above can obtain a motorcycle license An International Driving Permit IDP based under the Convention on Road Traffic the Geneva Convention This must be issued by a signatory country to the Geneva Convention IDP is valid for one year from the date of issue or one year from the date of your entry to Japan whichever is shorter In the case of loss IDP cannot be reissued in Japan and driving without it will be considered driving unlicensed You must carry your passport and resident card upon driving as authorized officials may ask for these additional identifications to verify the effective period of your license in Japan A driver s licence issued from a region or country that does not issue IDP but share the same licencing system as Japan A licence obtained in the countries or regions of Switzerland Germany France Italy Taiwan or Belgium is eligible as of January 2013 When driving with an eligible licence you must carry a Japanese translation issued by one of the authorized agencies noted below The license is valid for one year from the date of your entry to Japan It must
95. After calling from a mobile or PHS remember to leave the phone on so you can be contacted by the emergency services f you use a mobile phone and call from other municipalities than Kutchan Town in the Shiribeshi area your call will first go through to the Kutchan fire station and will then be forwarded to the relevant municipality When making an emergency call the following situations are likely 1 Do you require the ambulance the fire department or the police department AL Dial 119 4 Eoo Dial 110 now Fire Ambulance Traffic accident Thief Kaji desu Kyukyu desu Koutsuu jiko desu Dorobou desu 2 What is the address or name of the building Give the address of the place where you need help and if possible any nearby landmark lam now at _ Ima ni imasu l can cannot speak Japanese Nihongo ga hanasemasu hanasenasen My name is _ Namae wa _desu My telephone number in _ Denwa bango wa _ desu 3 lt Fire gt 3 lt Ambulance gt Is anyone injured Lp What is the problem Are they sick or injured Keganin wa imasu ka Do shimashita ka Byoki desu ka Kega desu ka Yes Imasu No Imasen Sick Byoki desu Injured Kega desu p 4 Is the patient conscious Ishiki wa arimasu ka Yes Arimasu No Nai desu 5 Is the patient breathing Kokyu wa shite imasu ka Yes Shite iru No Shite nai 6 How many people require help Nan nin desu ka 7 How old is the patient Nenrei wa
96. An ZEBIBIA AGES E A 0136 22 4150 1 1 A 0136 22 0181 1 1 A 0136 22 0459 1 1 A 0136 22 1155 J A 1 2 A 0136 21 2511 9 15 LLI T E lt m e Banks ATMs amp Postal Service Opening a Bank Account To open a bank account you will need personal ID such as an Resident Card and your personal seal When you set up an account apply for an ATM card and choose a four digit personal identification number PIN Your bankcard will be mailed to you Please check with your bank for details Remitting Money within Japan or Overseas You can remit money through any bank When you transfer money this way the bank teller will ask you to fill out an application form with the name address and telephone number of the receiver their bank name branch name type of account and account number International remittances can also be sent and received For more details
97. Or x Kutosan Surgical and Digestive Organ Clinic S G Pr Shiribeshi Ear Nose and Throat Clinic Ot A 21 3387 South3 East5 21 5600 South3 East4 22 6633 South1 East3 23 1146 North3 East7 21 5500 x Kawabata Dental Clinic xX PupieHeamcener S Clinics Sato Clinic for Internal Diseases I D Pe R Nakagawa Clinic ILD R Taiyo Clinic I C temporarily closed as of Nov 2014 Yotei Children Allergy Clinic Pe A x x Kutchan Azuma Eye Clinic Op Niseko Neurosurgery Clinic N Dental clinic Royal Dental Clinic xX Nakagawa Dental Clinic x Ito Dental Clinic Public Health Center Kutchan Public Health Centre North1 East2 23 1300 a G Gastroenterology Internal medicine D Digestive Pr Proctology Pe Pediatrics Ot Otolarynology R Radiology A Allergology Or Orthopedic surgery Op Ophthalmology S Surgery C Cardiovascular N Neurosurgery 114 E nO ear nove o BE 3 3 2 4 3 2 x _ 2014 11 3 5 3 4 x BR
98. Proof of Social Health Insurance Cancellation personal seal Birth NHI Card Maternal and Child Health Handbook personal seal Change of location to another NHI Card and personal seal municipality Cancellation i Employer based insurance enrolment NHI Card SHI Card personal seal Death a family member must cancel NHI Card Death Certificate and your membership personal seal x Please make an application within 14 days of the event 16 Q 10 20 30 E00 A56 8006
99. Publisher Kutchan Town Office Nor th1 East3 Kutchan Hokka i do 044 0001 0136 22 1121 x 0136 23 2044 E mail info town kutchan lg jp URL http www town kutchan hokkaido jp Planning and editing Kutchan town office the general affairs department Promotion Policy Division Public Relations section Date of issue November 2014 7th edition 044 0001 1 3 0136 22 1121 Fax 0136 23 2044 E info town kutchan lg jp URL http www town kutchan hokkaido jp Ts Ls Rb 2014 11 7 Kutc Living Guide Welcome to Kutchan Nature and Climate Kutchan is characterised by four distinct seasons including a cool alpine summer and a cold winter with the heaviest snow fall in Hokkaido Spring Apr Jun Refreshing weather with new green leaves and flowers Average temperature is about 10 C Cherry blossoms bloom in May Summer Jul Aug Dry hot weather with the highest average temperature of 20 C Alpine plants are at their best in early July Autumn Sept Oct Temperatures drop with each rainfall and evening temperatures can drop below freezing The leaves begin to change colour in September Winter Nov Mar The temperature ca
100. STO 4 1 1 23 2918 Shiribeshi Labor Welfare Center South1 East1 23 2918 1 1 22 1108 N c AX ZE S3l LE TIOV3 NIVIN gf 3 xu UZ CD w a 9 z Chamber of Commerce South2 West1 22 1108 41 23 3220 S n Sports Land Kutchan kabayama 41 23 3220 meeting rooms tennis courts multi purpose space 108 e e 109 Main Facilities Post Office Kutchan Post Office South1 East1 22 1303 22 1303 Kutchan South Post Office South7 West1 22 2723 22 2723 Kutchan North Post Office 22 2721 Sports Kutchan Gymnasium Large arena small arena training room South3 West4 22 2288 3 4 22 2288 Kutchan Swimming Pool 1st June 30th September Asahi 37 22 5300 6 1 9 30 22 5300 Kutchan Baseball Ground Asahi 68 22 3494 68 22 3494 Kitaroku Ground Four s
101. accept foreign students All classes are taught in Japanese and the school year starts in April and ends in March No tuition fees are charged and text books are free although schools charge for lunches It is a requirement for junior high school students to buy and Q mi 3 6 3 9 4 3 1 36 56 8018 wear the school uniform School Education Division Board of Education 0136 56 8018 4 High School To enrol in high school the student is required to sit an entrance exam The student is required to have the equivalent of a Japanese junior high school education School Education Group Shiribeshi Education Bureau 0136 23 1984 Support Center for Children The center is open for parents and children with support from childcare specialists and child welfare staff Location South Child Welfare Institution
102. als SE 6 municipal officials teachers of participating companies private schools incl foreign residents Applications available at Deducted from salary Benefit Benefits can be received following retirement handicapping illness or death The condition of receiving benefits is different from each cases For non Japanese who have paid premiums into an employees pension insurance or the national pension plan a lump sum can be provided on request when leaving Japan The lump sum withdrawal payment is granted to people who have paid premiums for at least six months and file their claim within two years of leaving Japan I Residential Affairs Section Residential Affairs Division Kutchan Town Office Window 1 0136 56 8007 30 menm E 20 59 ADA CMBASBU Ed PA 7 UT
103. ama 109 22 0988 School Junior High School North5 West2 22 2968 ET 5 2 22 2968 South Child Welfare Institution South2 East1 22 0419 2 1 22 0419 Day Nurseries Kutchan Day Nursery North4 West2 22 1594 4 2 22 1594 Minami Day Nursery South4 East1 22 1340 Yahata Day Nursery Yahata 252 22 3382 Kutchan Junior High School School High School Kutchan High School Kutchan Agricultural High School Child Facilities North Child Welfare Institution North7 West2 22 1085 Asahi 15 22 1148 MERAM Kindergarten Kutchan Megumi Kindergarten Hokkaido Christian School South4 West2 22 1276 Kutchan Fuji Kindergarten Hokkaido Catholicism School North5 West1 22 1733 Kutchan Kindergarten Ryukoku School North5 East2 22 1354 5 2 22 1354 6 S3l LETIOV3 NIVIN gf I xu uu CD w a 9 z 112 e e 113 AX CD w d 9 z e Main Facilities General Hospital O E o Kutchan Kosei Hospital North4 East1 22 1141 Ueda Orthopedic Hospital
104. and Foreign Money Transfer gt Kutchan Post Office Only main Post Office You can exchange Japanese Yen and the following foreign currencies or buy Travellers Checks at Kutchan Post Office Cash USD CAD GBP CHY KRW AUD EUR CHF Travellers Checks USD CAD GBP AUD EUR JPY Business hours Weekdays 9a m 4p m Please allow approximately three days when the foreign currency you order is out of stock gt North Pacific Bank Hokuyo Bank Kutchan Branch You can change the following foreign currencies and Travellers Checks Cash USD AUD HKD purchase only as bellow EUR GBP CAD CHF CNY KRW TWD NZD THB Travellers checks USD purchase only as bellow CHF EUR AUD GBP CAD Business hours Weekdays 9am 3pm Please allow a few days when the foreign currency you order is out of stock b54 ATM VISA VISA Election PLUS Master Card Maestro Cirrus American Express Diners Club International and JCB ATM ATM 8 45 19 9 17 Ur 3411 Ava RARI ADEUESUBE TEIRRA yg
105. apporo 011 683 5770 Japanese Kutchan Driving School 70 Hirafu Kutchan A 0136 22 1537 Japanese Buying Cars and Mortor Bikes more than 125cc Transferring Cars Buying a new or used car Transfer of used cars y y Initial registration Transfer of name on Parking Taxes automobile weight based tax Certificate and compulsory insurance annual owner s tax car acquisition tax Compulsory insurance Parking Certificate Undertaken by car dealer Undertaken yourself Take necessary documents to the The car dealer will prepare the paperwork Hokkaido District Transport Bureau Recycle registration can be done at car repair shops dealers and automobile inspection center It is necessary to have a personal seal when you buy a car from a dealer Please ensure that you have a registered seal see page 12 It is strongly advisable to obtain optional car insurance see page 74 Necessary documents personal seal inkan Seal Registration Certificate Resident Record gt Parking Certificate f Certificate of Transfer transfer of used car Automobile Inspections shaken All automobiles and motorbikes 250cc or above need to pass regular car inspections and have an Inspection Certificate issued Cars driven without a valid Inspection Certificate or cars that are in particularly bad condition will be subject to a penalty Inspection Certificate validity Q Automobiles including lightweight kei cars 2 years 3 years
106. ar of their departure or by the expiration date of the period of stay whichever comes first will in principle not be required to apply for a re entry permit at a regional immigration bureau any more Note the followings when you leave Japan on this Special Re entry Permit 1 When you leave Japan be sure to check the specified box of an embarkation card for reentrant ED card to express that you are leaving Japan on the special re entry permit At departure be sure to present your Resident Card as well as your passport and the ED card 2 Once you have left Japan on this special re entry permit if you fail to re enter Japan within 1 year of their departure or by the expiration date of the period of stay whichever comes first you will lose your resident status 3 Once you have left Japan on this special re entry permit you will not be able to extend the permit while abroad Before you leave apply for a re entry permit at a Regional Immigration Bureau in case you might stay outside Japan longer than a year Re entry Permit If foreign nationals temporarily leave Japan more than 1 year while their visa is still valid they are required to apply for a re entry permit at a regional immigration bureau prior to leaving Japan A re entry permit allows you to re enter Japan with the same visa until the visa expiry date Necessary Documents Passport Resident Card Revenue stamp for permit fees available for purchase at post office Perm
107. ater pipe freezes it may burst Take one of the following measures immediately If the water pipe freezes slightly Warm up the room Put a towel around the pipe or tap and pour warm water on it 104 Q 4C 1
108. ation without staff Hirafu Kozawa etc Put your ticket in the box of first carriage before you get off a train Japan s trains are always on time So please be at the station before the scheduled departure time 60 e BRE Jk 4 A 4 0136 23 1155 http www sagawa exp co jp english main html EEEREX 61 29 0120 019 625 http www kuronekoyamato co jp Ur 3411 AvA Q JR 2 ER R mum afe n 2 3 adii i LT
109. ay the charge in cash at payment that time You can also pay by account transfer For more information please ask the water service division when you request the cancellation 34 Q9 A W Ur OH 25 3411 Ava
110. be changed to a Japanese licence after one year see p 70 You must carry your passport and resident card when driving Only a Japanese translation issued by the following authorities is valid The administrative authorities of the country that issued the license foreign embassies or consulate offices in Japan the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office for Taiwan or the Japan Automobile Federation JAF 8 JAF Japan Automobile Federation Hokkaido Head Office 13 011 857 7341 in Japanese Mon to Fri 9am 5pm Closed national holidays and New Year English website http www jaf or jp e index htm Fee for certified translation is 3 000 68 Q 18 16 1 39 4 5 1
111. by Golden Week Golden week is the long holiday from the end of April to the beginning of May There are some stories about where this holiday period comes from 1 The movie Freedom School was showing during this time in 1951 The executive manager Hideo Matsuyama coined the term Golden Week to help ensure that the movie was a big hit 2 It derives from the Golden time of TV programs 3 During gold fever in the Rocky Mountains the snow melted towards the end of April bringing people to the area in holiday spirit 4 It was May when Marco Polo arrived to Japan These are all rumours no one really knows why this holiday is called Golden Week Happy Monday Many of the public holidays have changed from the traditional set dates to a more flexible system so that people can enjoy succussive holidays e g 2nd Monday in Jan etc Please look out for these if you have an old calender 82 ma EORA l TARSA 1A 26A EEUU
112. changing machine next to the driver Buses do not accept 5 000 and 10 000 notes You do not need to signal to the driver to stop However if you are waiting in the waiting room the driver may not See you Jagarin Go Basic Information Jagarin Go is the bus on 2 circular routes North South East West in urban area of Kutchan Jagarin Go stops major supermarkets hospital clinics and residential area in Kutchan The timetable is available at information center PLAT supermarkets shops and public facilities Fares Adult 100 Free of charge for middle school students and younger Tickets book 12 tickets 1 000 Monthly Pass Unlimited ride on both 2 routes 2 000 Schedule Around 7 a m 6 p m 10 times per every weekday 9 times on weekends and holidays Please refer to the timetable e Planning Promotion Section Kutchan Town Office 0136 56 8001 How to get in off Kutchan Community Bus Jagarin go 1 Please signal the bus driver by rising your hands at the bus stop 3X The bus will pick you up at Bus Stop ONLY At the bus stop on one side it is possible to signal the bus driver from another side of the road 2 Please pay JPY 100 when you get in and tell the driver where you will get off Ticket books or monthly passes are available f you feel safer getting off the bus at a point between two regular bus stops you can request to stop on its route when you get in The bus driver will let you o
113. ementary school Chicken Pox From 1yrs old to 3yrs old times HPV Human papillomavirus S approximate age of 12 to 65yrs old or older Once 60yrs to 64yrs old with either twice for the 2 2 6 13 S NEE nm dm nm dm 2 5 MR mtt Bp oxi 4 T E i T 5 lt ui ES m 2 Es m m E m e be MT ITI se 65 60 64 Ar ER specific handicaps or household age under on welfare 13yrs old s A Please contact Town Office for Target age and Elderly Pneumococcal Vaccine number of doses cost etc Uu Optional Vaccinations Please consult with your regular doctor Flu Vaccine Influenza TR 0136 23 0500 AA Health Guidance Section Health and Welfare Division Kutchan Town Office 0136 23 0500 Health Welfare Center located in North3 East4 Application Questi
114. ff if he or she believes it s safe to do so 64 sA 2 Ur 3411 Ava 50 100 500 1 000
115. for new cars Motorbikes 2 years Inspections can be undertaken at the Hokkaido District Transport Bureau auto dealers automobile inspection centers and some car repair shops 12 Q AEn 1 2 7f 0136 22 0110 5 4 ZR 011 683 5770 BADZOHBIEEERA 70 7 0136 22 1573 125cc J n M P 13 bin PERRE
116. gistered A Seal Registration Card issued by the Town Office is necessary to receive a Seal Registration Certificate Please refer to the information below prior to applying for a Seal Registration Card or Seal Registration Certificate If applying for oneself both items can be issued in one visit Registration is limited to one seal per person over 15 years old who are registered as a Kutchan resident Please refer to the necessary documents on the page 14 Fee 300 I eResidential Affairs Section Residential Affairs Division Kutchan Town Office Window 1 0136 56 8007 Suitable seals Appropriate Seals for Registration D Diameter larger than 8mm and smaller than 25mm 2 No worn areas or chips 3 Made out of materials that are not easily deformed rubber seals cannot be registered 4 Contains name only not addresses or other information Family or given name as registered on your resident card English or katakana are suitable phonetically equivalent kanji abbreviations are not UO e g Thomas Smith Unsuitable seals FE MI E2 U D O fik c Es m
117. ical examination in order to promote communication between parents and infants Medical Examination for Infants at the Age of 18 Months This is for infants of 18 months or 19 months Conducted every 2nd month 6 times a year Location Health and Welfare Center Medical Examination for Children at the Age of 3 Years This is for children aged 3 years and 1 month or 3 years and 2 months Conducted every 2nd month 6 times a year Location Health and Welfare Center Cavity Prevention Class This involves the application of fluoride a lecture on how to use a toothbrush and a dental examination Intended for children up to elementary school age Conducted once a month 1 00pm 2 30pm Location Health and Welfare Center What to bring Questionnaire form enclosed in the invitation your maternity record book and toothbrush for the application of fluoride Travelling Consultation for Children appointment necessary Specialists provide consultation on any matters pertaining to children under 18 years old 4 times in a year Appointments required Health Guidance Section Health and Welfare Division Kutchan Town in the Health and Welfare Center 23 0500 94 Q
118. ice If a resident card wasn t issued at the airport please bring your passport to notify your residential address After your notification the resident card will be directly posted by mail At Regional Immigration Office Notification of a change of an item other than the place of residence Change of name date of birth gender or nationality region Application for updating the validity period of the resident card Permanent residents and those less than 16 years old Application for the re issue of a resident card In case the resident card is lost stolen severely damaged or defaced Notification concerning the organization to which the applicant belongs or the spouse Those who reside with a employment status or learning status such as Student status or with the status of spouse Examination of resident status Mid to long term residents will be issued with a resident card when granted permission for extension of the period of stay or permission for a change to resident status O GE
119. icket discount student discount youth discount Age 13 25 10 trip ticket prepaid ticket etc If you go to Sapporo from Kutchan on a national holiday or on a week end a discount holiday ticket is available for 2 570yen More information is available from the JR Hokkaido website http www2 jrhokkaido co jp global index html English Bus There are route buses in out of Kutchan and community circular route bus called Jagarin Go in urban area of Kutchan Extra bus services Night go bus Kutchan to Hirafu and Hirafu to Kutchan from evening until midnight Niseko United Shuttle between Hirafu Higashiyama and Annupuri Ski resorts in winter only Ski buses between Sapporo New Chitose Airport and skiareas National 1 Route 393 Downtown bomo mm National Route 276 IWANAI KIMOBETSU RUSUTSU NISEKO F National Pref 1 Route s Route 343 7 t j 4 Ski areas Pref Route 631 Donan Bus Donan Bus Niseko Bus Niseko Bus SA 1 Route Buses Basic Information Two bus companies Niseko bus and Donan bus run in Niseko area The fare depends on travel distance Please pay the fare as you get off The bus timetable changes between summer Apr Nov and winter Dec Mar Donan Bus Co Ltd Kutchan Office 0136 22 1558 Niseko Bus Ltd 0136 44 2001 62
120. ing so you may not use the garbage station if you don t join the Chonaikai The property owner and resident are recommended to join the Chonaikai to keep the local environment clean and tidy The activities are funded by resident member s fees Please ask your land lord or Chonaikai federation Chonaikai federation Social Welfare Consultation office 0136 22 4150 Q Banks ATMs amp Postal Service Banks in Kutchan Hokuyo Bank Kutchan branch North 1 West 1 A 0136 22 0181 Hokkaido Roudo Kinko Workers Credit Union Kutchan branch South1 East1 A 0136 22 0459 Hokkai Shinyo Kinko Credit Union Kutchan branch South 1 West 1 A 0136 22 1155 JA Yotei Agricultural Co operative Head Office South 1 East 2 A 0136 21 2511 Bank Trading Hours Banks are open from 9am to 3pm and closed on Saturday Sunday and national holidays Application Question Z Phone Q 1
121. ion Health and Welfare Division Kutchan Town in the Health and Welfare Center at North 3 East 4 A 0136 22 1144 23 0500 Health Checkups Iki iki life amp Ladie s are only available on the scheduled date An application is required in advance at Health and Welfare Center Iki iki life Full of life cd Health Checkups Ladies Health Checkups Target Those age 30 or older Uterine cancer screening Health checkups for preventing the life related at the age of 20 or older diseases for those over 30 years old with Breast cancer screening National Health Insurance or over 75 years old at the age of 40 or older Cancer screenings stomach lung and colon Osteoporosis exam Osteoporosis exam at the age of 30 or older bus Echinococcus symptom exam tour only Health and Welfare Center or Bus Tour to Sapporo Cancer Examination Center of Hokkaido Cancer Sociery Dates and Please ask for further information Cost XHealth Checkups are available anytime by appointment Health Checkups at the designated medical institutions as needed uon Echinococcus Symptom Exam xam The same as Children in the third grade at elementary the health Those age 5 or school or older and those who have never taken this exam and those who took it five years ago or before scheduled Blood test Contents date Chest X ray please take once every five years Contents Location Kutchan Kosei Hospital older and younger than 30 yea
122. it Fees Single re entry permit 3 000 Multiple re entry permit within current visa period 6 000 Even with a re entry permit it is necessary to carry your resident card when leaving and re entering Japan Regional Immigration Bureau IS Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau 011 261 9658 Opening Hours Mon Fri 9am 4pm closed Sat Sun national holidays Sapporo 3rd Joint Government Bldg Odori nishi 12 Chome Chuo ku Sapporo City 4 000 REDE B EENH PHTH 4 000 ERO X 3em s
123. ks and foreign money transfers ATMs for Japanese Cards in Kutchan Town Co op Supermarket Kutchan North 3 West 4 Shiribeshi General Subprefectural Bureau Office North 1 East 2 Hokuyo Bank Kutchan branch North 1 West 1 18 SHIKI NISEKO Seven Bank Niseko Supermarket amp Seven Eleven Deli 190 4 Aza Yamada LUCKY South 2 West 1 171 1 Aza Yamada LAWSON ATM N6 E1 3 3 SUNKUS ATM S6 E 1 Seicomart Niseko Hirafu Aza Yamada 190 This ATM has an English guide E net ATM ATM open weekdays weekends and national holidays 10am 5pm ATM open weekdays 9 30am 4pm ATM open weekdays 8 45am 6pm ATM open weekdays 9am 6pm 1st 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month 9am 1pm JA Yotei JA South 1 East 2 Youtei TCI osei Hospital North 4 East 1 2 ATM open weekdays 9am 5 30pm South 1 East 3 North 3 West 2 L Open 24 hours I You can also use ATM open 1 cards from various 7 00am 9 00pm Japanese city i banks local banks Japan post bank ATM open i i 10 00am 9 00pm credit unions and international credit Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 7am 11pm You can use the cash cards of all banks and Citibank Open until midnight during nightskiing AEON Max Value ATM open weekdays and Saturdays bank South 11 West 1 30 10am 11pm and Sundays 9am 11pm 52 ATM
124. le from 9am 8pm NTT East Japan has published an English booklet called Guide for Telephone Service in Japan This booklet describes all the necessary information about the telephone service Please contact NTT for further information 2 International The international dialing number depends on which company you are using Access numbers country code area code telephone number KDDI 001 6 SoftBank Telecom 0061 6 NTT communications 0033 Internet There are several internet options available For more information please contact one of the following companies NTT East Japan Flets Hikari Optical fiber ADSL ISDN http www ntt east co jp index e html English Yahoo BB http bbpromo yahoo co jp promo yahoobb 0120 33 4546 weekdays 10am 9pm au HIKARI Optical fiber http www auhikari jp 0120 92 5000 9am 9pm Application Question Phone NTT EJEBIN T T http www ntt east co jp 116 9 21 AZ 0120 364 463 4 Ur
125. m 9 a A D Public Medical Insurance Seeing a Doctor Please show your National Health Insurance Card at the front desk at the hospital You can receive medical treatment and you will only pay for a percentage of the doctor s and hospital fee the fi 20 or 10 Oyis andiover 30 for those over a certain income Paying for Medical Expenses Upfront In the following cases you have to pay for the medical expenses upfront However you will be reimbursed for the expenses that would normally be covered by the NHI if you apply with the correct documentation at the Town Office Examples Receiving medical treatment at a hospital which is not covered by NHI due to an accident or unforeseen disaster Sudden illness while travelling and receiving consultation without your NHI Card Blood transfusion received during an operation Medical equipment approved by a doctor such as bandages neck brace etc Benefits Those who are enrolled in NHI can receive benefits in the following cases Examples Birth a lump sum payment for a childbirth and child rearing is paid Death funeral expenses are paid to the chief mourner In the Event of an Accident If you suffer damage or injury from a third person such as a traffic accident please submit a third person inflicted damage or injury report If you receive medical expenses from the third party or settle out of court for the accident before the report then the expenses
126. m countries outside of Japan Please submit a Letter of Tax Proxy where the proxy can be anyone residing in Japan willing to pay the tax on your behalf Fixed Asset Tax Section Tax Division Kutchan Town Office Window 10 A 0136 56 8004 Other Taxes Kei Car Tax Private Residential tax Company Residential Tax Residential Tax Section Tax Division Kutchan Town Office Window 8 A 0136 56 8003 Period of Stay Change of Status amp Re entry Procedures Applications for visa extensions changes of visa status and re entry permits must be undertaken at the regional immigration bureau Q 4 3 1 70136 56 8003 v 8 jio 5 fik c fm 1 1 ides PEE ARAE L RROMI DARAN ERRA t
127. n Health and Welfare Division Kutchan Town in the Health and Welfare Center 23 0500 Application 8 Question z Phone Q 3 4 Z 0136 22 1144 23 0500 En i EIS ERE MEHR ETT T
128. n drop to 20 The maximum snow depth can reach up to about 2m 4 6 H i 10 5 H E E 7 8 20 7 _ L 9 10 Peppoo _ e 9 ikutchan Amor Z 11 3 20 2 m Town Flower Town Tree Town Mascot Yellow rhododendron Itaya Maple tree Jagata kun Kibana shakunage Itaya kaede Potato boy cNPRLESG rr Nt a Aem e LEN INDEX welcome to Kutchan O Town Profile O Kutchan Town Office Map Q Administrative Procedures O New Residency Management system O Change in Address amp Resident Record Personal Seal Registration O Public Medical I
129. n the lounge again When your name is called pay your bill at the reception and receive your medicine In some clinics you are asked to go to the hospital s designated pharmacy with the doctor s prescription Calling an Ambulance If you suddenly feel seriously unwell and cannot get to a hospital or clinic by yourself or there is an accident an ambulance will take you to hospital free of charge See page 102 for detailed emergency information 86 xx B
130. nd a number of points will be added to your record The laws relating to drinking driving are different to other countries and in general are a lot stricter than other countries Legal Limits for Drink Driving in Various Countries measured by the amount of alcohol per litre of exhaled breath 0 40mg l England Canada New Zealand United States 0 25mg l Australia Denmark Child Seat Service Kutchan Town Office offers a free child seat lending service The seats can be borrowed for six months Children under 6 years old must be in a child restraint Safe Living section Residencial Affairs Division Kutchan Town Office Window 2 0136 56 8005 Application Question Phone Q Er Ur 3411 Ava
131. npipes in private premises should be done by the owner of the building Kutchan Town cannot repair the pipe If you are renting property please contact your landlord Q Electricity Gas amp Kerosene The voltage in Kutchan is 100V or 200V and the frequency is 50Hz Electricity is supplied by the Hokkaido Electricity Company plub LI type Liquefied petroleum propane gas is used in Kutchan A town When you buy gas and kerosene please contact any of the town s fuel companies directly please ask your landlord for the nearest fuel company Connecting the Electricity 1 Turn on the switches on the circuit breaker box and confirm that the lighting is working If the lighting is not working please contact the Hokkaido Electricity Company on 0120 12 6565 2 If the lighting is working you will need to fill in the form provided by the electricity company called Application to Use Electricity and post it no need to attach a stamp to the address shown on the form Sudden Loss of Power The most likely reason for this is that too much electricity is being used Please turn off all electrical appliances and then turn on all the switches at the circuit breaker box 36
132. nsurance Tax Period of Stay Change of Status amp Re entry Procedures O Family Register amp Notification of Births Deaths Marriage and Divorce O Pension System Q Daily Life Water amp Sewerage Service O Electricity Gas amp Kerosene O Phone amp Internet O Garbage Collection O Housing local companies associations O Banks ATMs amp Postal Service ATM O Public Transportation O Driving OMedia National Holidays amp Events 6 7 8 11 12 15 16 21 20 25 24 2T 28 31 30 31 32 37 36 39 38 43 42 45 46 49 48 61 60 67 68 79 78 81 82 85 Health Welfare amp Education O Medical Service O Health Checkups Health Consultaion O Pregnancy amp Giving Birth O Vaccinations O Child Care amp Education Emergencies Q Main Facilities O List of Main Facilities
133. oftball grounds North6 East8 22 2288 4 6 8 22 2288 Park Golf Course Open middle of May end to October Asahi 41 23 3789 5 10 31 23 3789 Kutchan Ski Ground 23 2743 12 3 B 23 2743 ZATE SARDA Open late December to begining of March winter lt WR 1 2 Sightseeing i English Information Center Machi no Eki Plat North1 West2 23 0222 Kutchan Tourism Board 22 3344 Yukinko Hall Rest room light meals only 279 22 5355 2 1 21 4300 11 1 23 2229 75 Environmental Hygiene Garbage Disposal Center Recycling Center Recyclable garbage can be disposed here Sewage Disposal Center Kutchan Crematorium SE mE 2000 z n Kutchan Public Hall South3 East4 22 4151 3 4 22 4151 m ns
134. ol Center eu 72 ps t bil E SEIS ERSEIE CD W 9 Z LLI o na z W e Emergencies Water Pipe Freezing When the temperature drops below 4 C water pipes may burst due to the water freezing and expanding Before going to bed in winter or when you are away from home for a long time please drain the water out of the water pipes Even though you may keep your apartment warm the pipes may be exposed to the air such as in stairwells where it may be cold enough to freeze water pipes Also please drain the water out the water pipes when the weather forecast warns of pipe freezing How to prevent your water pipes from freezing The best way to prevent your water pipes from freezing is to drain the water out by using the drain valve There are various types of drain valves and their location and how to adjust them varies according to the building If you live in a rental property such as an apartment please ask the landlord or caretaker about the best way to drain the water out of the pipes The most common way to drain the water out of the water pipe Manual 1 Close the drain valve 2 Turn on the tap and drain the water 3 Turn the tap off after draining Electric 1 Operate the switch panel 2 If required turn on the tap and open the air intake valve to drain the last of the water 3 Turn off the tap and air intake valve after draining If the water pipe freezes If the w
135. on Phone pa G T s m Child Care amp Education In Kutchan there are 5 elementary schools 1 junior high school and 2 high schools They are all public schools If you are a foreigner and would like to have your child enter school please speak to the Board of Education Outline of the Child Care and Education System in Japan 0 3 6 12 15 18 22 yrs yrs yrs yrs yrs yrs yrs Graduate i b School Kinder University garten High Elementary Junior ia p High Junior College Day nurseries Technical School Compulsory education 1 Day Nurseries Day nurseries are welfare facilities to provide care for infants and children whose parents work during the day or are unable to provide care them because of illness or other reasons Welfare Section Health and Welfare division Kutchan Town Office A 0136 23 0500 Day Nurseries in Kutchan Town Day nurseries are for infants and children from the age of 6 months 1 year at some nurseries up to preschool age For details please contact the day nurseries directly page 112 2 Kindergarten Kindergartens are educational facilities for children from the age of 3 to preschool age IY Please contact each kindergarten directly page 112 OHE 5 1 2
136. on your television Set by purchasing and installing a compact parabolic antenna satellite dish and a special tuner Channels available include NHK No 1 Satellite NHK No 2 Satellite as i well as other satellite and broadcast options Communication Satellite CS S 5 broadcasting stations provide premium rate TV news programs such as CNN AZ gt music movies and others y lt dv cg a Radio m You can receive four AM and three FM radio broadcasting stations in Kutchan AM 4 F M 3 NHK No 1 567KHz 6 NHK No 2 747KHz STV 1440KHz 6 HBC 1287 KHz NHK 1 567KHz NHK 2 747KHz NHK FM 78 9KHz STV 1440kHz HBC 1287KHz FM Hokkaido 80 4KHz 6 FM North Wave 82 5KHz GNHK FM 78 9KHz Qr M 80 4KHz FM 82 5KHz Radio Equipment If you bring radio equipment into Japan make sure it conforms to Japanese law Newspaper on Main Newspaper Agencies in Kutchan Hokkaido Shinbun Mainichi Shinbun Nihon Keizai Shinbun South 1 West 3 Z 22 0077 Asahi Shinbun North 6 East 5 Ses
137. p to 30 of the expenses when visiting a doctor or hospital INS National Health Insurance Section Residential Affairs Division Kutchan Town Office Window 3 0136 56 8006 1 Social Health Insurance SHI This insurance is for those who are employed at a participating company The company is obliged to arrange enrolment and ensure payment of the premium is made 2 National Health Insurance NHI This insurance is managed by the Town Office Those requiring National Health Insurance Those who are not enrolled in an employer based insurance at their workplace Those whose address is registered in Kutchan Those who have an Resident Registration Card and a valid visa to stay in Japan for at least three months from entry to Japan Those who have a regidence Card and a valid visa to stay in Japan for less than three months but are approved by reference materials such as an employment contract to stay for more than three months National Health Insurance Tax NHI Tax NHI Tax is one of the main sources of revenue for National Health Insurance Please pay your NHI Tax by the due date For further information on NHI Tax please see Tax Infomation on page 22 Enrolment and Cancellation Situation Necessary documents Resister as a Kutchan Resident Resident Card passport personal seal Change of location to another Change of Address Certificate municipality personal seal Enrolment i Employer based insurance cancellation
138. pections registration or recycling vehicles contact Sapporo Road Transportation Office Hokkaido District Transport Bureau Kita 28 Higashi 1 Higashi ku Sapporo A 011 731 7165 B 011 731 7164 inspection 011 731 7182 registration Kei Car Inspection Organization 20 1 21 Shinkawa 5 jo kita ku Sapporo A 011 763 0996 73 050 3101 9113 Inspection Reservation Auto dealers automobile inspection centers and car repair shops Registration at the Kutchan Town Office The following types of automobiles are subject to Small Car Tax see page 22 125cc and less 6 Small special cars such as tractors forklifts etc Q Lightweight kei car When an owner buys recycles transfers the title or changes address of the automobiles it must be reported to the Town Office within 30 days Required Items n Personal seal and documents that show Initial registration x details of the car Personal seal personal seal of the former Transfer registration owners and documents that show details of the car Recycling registration Personal seal number plate and also required for moving out of documents that show the details of the Kutchan car Documents that show the chassis number such as the Sales Certificate user manual or Recycling Certificate Compulsory and Optional Insurance 3rd party insurance is compulsory although this only covers damages arising from injury to others Damage to your car yourself and other cars is
139. pen in mid December Grand Hirafu opens on the 23rd November Asahigaoka ski field in Kutchan usually opens towards the end of December At Asahigaoka ski field there is also a cross crountry ski area and if you are a resident you can rent cross country skis from the gymnasium for free The best conditions are usually in January and February where you can go skiing or snowboarding in deep powder snow every day 84 C mh mw essi a P 1 2 FRUER AMH Ji RR nEs HUE 1 O SO RATE 7 20 8 20 12 25 1 20 3 20 4 6 18A EPOD 11 11 23 12 24 TEA
140. purchase price of the telephone Public Telephone There are two types of public pay phones in Japan gt Grey coloured digital public telephone Green coloured public telephone Both telephones accept coins or phone cards You can use 10 yen to 100 yen coins Telephones do not give change when you use a 100 yen coin You can buy a phone card from a vending machine or local convenience stores International Call You can purchase international phone cards in any of the convenience stores or hotels in Hirafu With an international phone card you can make international call from any public telephone QEA HA KM 0120 12 6565 9 17 9 15 30120 12 6575 24 URL http www hepco co jp
141. r your rent It is returned to you when you move out However if you do not pay the rent or if the property needs repairing through negligence this money may be used by the landlord to cover the amount of rent or repair cost owed Reikin gratitude money This money equivalent to 1 3 months rent is given to the landlord and or real estate agency It is not refundable Chukairyo realtor s fee This is commission paid to the real estate agent This fee is usually equivalent to one month s rent Kanrihi management fee This is to be paid together with the rent to the landlord as a component of house or apartment management costs When you sign a contract you will normally have to pay the equivalent of about six months rent although this depends largely on the landlord 46 Q K R D L 2 DK 3 DK
142. rbage bags designated by town 2 Deposit garbage in the gomi garbage station in the morning on the designated collection day Correct separation of garbage is very important in Japan For further information about garbage separation please refer to the table on the next page or visit the website http www town kutchan hokkaido jp Living Information gomi risaikuru http www town kutchan hokkaido jp Living Information gomi risaikuru Designated B D Burnable Paper wood old clothes etc Large amount of diapers Separate sanitary waste and Sanitary napkins and pet pee burnable garbage into Different pats designated green bags Sanitary Sanitary waste should be Waste Small amount of sanitary placed in transparent or semi Waste or only sanitary transpa
143. rd and passport Birth registration Application form Certificate of Birth Registration Acceptance Resident Record juuminhyo etc Within 30 Please confirm the detail procedure days of birth to the local immigration bureau Please also submit birth registration documentation to the relevant embassy or consulate Visa application f a baby with foreign nationality is born in Japan and will be staying for more than 60 days please apply for a visa at the Immigration Bureau Death Nouficatign Necessary Documents Period 24 DS Within 7 days IDeath Certificate from doctor seal or 9 of death signature of person registering the death Return of Resident Card Within 14 days Return to the nearest local immigration When a foreign resident dies of death bureau or send to the following address Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Registration Office Odaiba office Postal code 135 0064 9th floor Tokyo Port Joint Government Bldg 2 7 11 Aomi Koto ku Tokyo Pref JAPAN Application 8 Question Phone
144. rent Plastic bags and napkins placed in designated Green bag along with burnable garbage E ALAA Fi TE ig 0 ero 7 2 Garbage Collection caeeoy amomm oaae EEDE aA Vegetable Kitchen Twice a dam Designated MER E EX F acen waste bag s a an pa so nass fe d mum Broken glass rubber rc NN leather china ie ER UA sim ZR 2 2 lastic small pieces of metal gt E E Newspapers magazines books cardboard and cartons Gihe papers envelopes letters memo pad i wrappings zu 7v N LA ae esx Transparent bags IE e dh 38 1 Empty cans Eo Objects in the bag i 2s Recyclable Oncea Empty glass bottles 23 t be visibl 3 rubbish 1 week IDE De WISIS E Transparent bags PET bottles Objects in the bag D m lt must be visible SDAA E ILE Tied together or 1 1 gi
145. rs old Clinics and hospitals iF town Clinics and hospitals in town Question Z Phone 3 4 Z 0136 22 1144 23 0500 lt OO p s 30 30 20 75 0 30 Em m 4 mg e T EIS ERE MEHR ETT gt 3 mh Lan 5 DA 5 1
146. se translation Resident Record jyuminhyou Foreign Residents are also able to request to issue a certified copy of resident record indicating following items such as Your Name Date of Birth Sex Domicile Name of the Householder and your relationship to them Nationality Period of stay etc Eligible Registrants Special permanent residents tokubetsu eijy sha Mid to long term residents persons eligible for a resident card Persons born in Japan to foreign parents or who have renounced Japanese nationality Persons granted special permission for temporary refuge or temporary stay Requester a person him herself or any member of the person s household Letter of proxy is required by others Fee Time Necessary On the same day when initially registering or ID of the person who request 300 changing address copy of resident record e g Resident card Driver s will be ready the following day license Passport 10
147. shimasu batteri ga nakunari mashita taiya ga panku shimashita Under kinen kitsuen construction n 6 Toilets iriguchi deguchi Men tachiirikingni omen Charge kinshi Free of charge Is ps Hot Cold kiken ocjects kore wa ikura desu ka zutsu hakike ga shimasu watashi wa arerugi desu koji chu toire otearai otoko onna yuryo muryo atsui tsumetai Words and Phrases Numbers 1 ichi 2 ni 3 san 4 shi yon rm 5 go 6 roku TS 8 hachi nana shichi kazu 9 kyu 10 ju 20 niju 30 sanju 200 1 40 yonju 50 goju 60 rokuju 70 nanaju 7 300 2 80 hachju 90 kyuju 100 hyaku Z0 190g aaa 1 000 000 Um ichi man hyakuman mainasu ju Length 1 inch 2 54 cm 1 cm 0 3937 inch foot 1 foot 30 48 cm yard 1 yard 91 4 cm mile 1 mile 1 609 km Square Measurement square yard 1 square yard 0 836 m acre 1 acre 4047 ni 0 4 ha square mile 1 square mile 2 59 km square meter
148. strong earthquakes causing significant damage Therefore it is important to be properly prepared in the event of an earthquake regardless of where or when it happens so that damage is minimised If an Earthquake Occurs Preparing for an Earthquake Secure drawers book shelves and heavy furniture to the wall or floor Make an emergency pack including flashlight radio supply of drinking water and food clothes and a first aid kit etc Confirm where your nearest emergency shelter is and discuss with your family where to meet in advance 1 Ensure that you are safe 2 Extinguish all fires quickly and completely 3 Ensure an escape route by leaving a door or window open 4 Stay calm and do not rush out of buildings 5 Be careful of broken glass in the room 6 Stay away from the walls when you leave the building 7 Make sure all electricity breakers are off and main gas is turned off 8 Help neighbors with first aid and rescues 9 Have correct information and act carefully After an Earthquake After an earthquake there is the danger of after shocks yoshin landslides gake kuzure and tidal waves tsunami If possible utilise information from the radio newspaper television etc 106 Q
149. tchan branch 6 Yotei Agricultural Cooperative amp Post Bank amp Convenience stores Account Transfer recommended You can have your water bill automatically drawn from your bank account on the 25th of every month if this falls on a national holiday or a weekend it will be withdrawn the next business day Take your bankbook and personal seal to one of the following banking institutions or the post office to set up an account transfer You cannot set up an account transfer at the Town Office Kutchan branch of Hokuyo Bank Hokkai Credit Union Hokkaido Workers Credit Union Post Bank 6 Yotei Agricultural Cooperative Cancelling and Final Payment When you cancel the water service you must pay the final water charges Date The day you cancel the water service If it falls on a national holiday or the weekend please settle your account the day before Make an appointment to settle the account If the date of cancellation is within 14 days of the last meter reading and the quantity of water used is less than half of the basic quantity of water the amount to be paid is half of the basic charge If the date of cancellation is over 14 days from the last meter reading or the quantity of water used is more than the basic quantity of water the amount to be paid is the basic charge plus the surplus A staff member from the Water Service Division at the Kutchan Town Office will Methods of visit your home and read the water meter You can p
150. te of Maximum Payable Amount to the medical institute you will never be required to pay above that limit during your visit When your payment of the medical expenses will become large amount of money please ensure to apply for this certificate at town office before your payment Q Tax You are obliged to pay taxes if you have an address property car and or a Japanese income Town taxes are as follows Those who are registered as a Kutchan resident as of January 1st Private Residential Those with no address in Kutchan as of January 1st but 2nd 31st Aug Tax with buildings offices or places of business in Kutchan 3rd 31st Oct not be extinguished Companies who have offices or businesses in Kutchan Companies who don t have offices or businesses in Kutchan but have other facilities such as dormitories or accommodation Corporations or organisations managing or representing offices businesses and or accommodations in Kutchan Company Residential Tax accounting date 20 Q
151. will not be covered by NHI Please consult the NHI Section at the Town Office beforehand Required documentation NHI Card Accident Certificate issued by the police and your personal seal 18 Q ET U 8 Jio zg fik c fm 2 LR EMITE NZ 7 9 g ZW
152. x 90cmx180cm The size of a Japanese room is 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 y e 4 measured by the number of tatami mats pom D E EE Men s Shoes Unit of volume for measuring sake rice etc 1 go approx 0 18 2 EE en ene 1 0 18 Unit of volume A common size for sake bottles SEOS SU BOYI A 1 Sho 10 Go 1 88 1 F 210 amp 1 82 1E E xh RU b z Ia ui z z o Oo c z ES NOISSH3ANOO LINN 1 22 e e 123

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