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Second half of August 2025 issue
▷ Conduct comprehensive disaster prevention drills, etc.
Conducting comprehensive disaster prevention drills to further strengthen information sharing systems in the event of a disaster
For inquiries, please contact the Disaster Prevention Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 1 6 5
A comprehensive disaster prevention drill will be held on Monday, August 29th from 9:30 AM to noon. The purpose of this drill is to improve rapid and accurate disaster response capabilities for all types of disasters, given the increasing probability of a Nankai Trough earthquake. The drill will involve a blind disaster response tabletop exercise simulating a real disaster, including information gathering at the Disaster Response Headquarters and information sharing among internal departments on the status of the response, in an effort to further strengthen the organization in the event of a disaster. In a blind disaster response tabletop exercise, participants are not given any prior scenarios or information, but instead use a disaster information sharing system and other tools to discuss and consider responses to simulated disasters based on anticipated disasters.
Please note that this year's training is aimed at confirming cooperation between departments within the agency, so it will not be possible to observe the training.
Nationwide simultaneous information transmission drill for the J-ALERT nationwide instantaneous warning system
For inquiries, please contact the Disaster Prevention Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 1 6 5
At 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20th, a training broadcast will be made via the disaster prevention administrative radio system from outdoor loudspeakers installed mainly along rivers and in waterfront areas of the city. The nationwide instant warning system is designed to communicate information requiring immediate action, such as tsunami information and earthquake early warnings, to citizens.
Training session: "What to eat at an evacuation shelter?" Learn about food and nutrition during disasters
For inquiries, please contact the Health Promotion Division. ☎︎ 4 8 6 9 – 3 0 3 3
On Friday, September 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, there will be lectures and group discussions on the theme of "Enjoying everyday meals even in times of disaster" at the Chuo Kita Lifelong Learning Plaza.
First come, first served: 80 people Application: Call the Health Promotion Division, or write your name, number of people, phone number or email address and send it to the Amagasaki Children's Cafeteria Network via email or a special form.
▷ Changes to route bus fares
For inquiries, please contact the Transportation Strategy Promotion Department. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 4 6 9
The fare for route buses operating within the city (excluding Itami City buses) will be revised on September 1st, with fares reduced to 250 yen and the Grand Pass 65 being abolished. Please contact each bus operator for details.
Hankyu Bus Co., Ltd. ☎︎ 0 7 2 – 7 7 8 – 0 1 4 1
Hanshin Bus Co., Ltd. ☎︎ 6 4 1 6 – 1 3 5 1
▷ Introduction of reservation system for updating electronic certificates for My Number cards, etc.
Inquiries: My Number dedicated number. ☎︎ 4 4 0 0 – 5 2 5 6
Starting August 25th, a reservation system will be introduced at the My Number Card City Hall counter for procedures to renew the card's electronic certificate and unlock the PIN.
▷ Mukogawa Higenowatashi Cosmos Garden sowing seeds
For inquiries, please contact the Park Planning and 21st Century Forest Department. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 5 3 0
The garden will be sowing seeds from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 23rd. If it rains, the event will be held on Saturday, August 30th. If the weather is bad, the event will be cancelled.
Fee: 200 yen for university students and above. Application: Not required.
▷ Child allowance renewal procedures
For inquiries, please contact the Child Welfare Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 3 8 6
If you have received the Current Status Notification but have not yet submitted it, please mail it in the enclosed return envelope (no stamp required) by August 21st (must arrive by this date), or go directly to the Children's Welfare Division on the 2nd floor of the City Hall North Building, any service center, any district health and welfare application reception desk (excluding Chuo and Oda), or the Minami Welfare Consultation and Support Division. If you have a My Number card or similar, you can also apply partially online. Those who live separately from their children will need additional documents.
▷ From the infectious disease control department
Inquiries: ☎︎ 4 8 6 9 – 3 0 6 2
◆Two-component (diphtheria and tetanus) combined vaccine This vaccination is required to supplement the basic immunity of the triple and quadruple vaccines. Eligible individuals: 11- and 12-year-olds living in the city.
◆People who missed the opportunity to receive the Japanese encephalitis vaccine because countries with special restrictions refrained from actively recommending it can receive the missed doses free of charge as part of their regular vaccinations before turning 20. Eligible people: People born between April 2, 2005 and April 1, 2007.
In either case, please contact the city in advance and receive the vaccination at a designated medical institution in the city. There are requirements for receiving the vaccination in other cities.
▷ Digital stamp rally starting at Zero Carbon Baseball Park
For inquiries, please contact the Amagasaki Tourism Bureau. ☎︎ 6 4 0 9 – 4 9 4 6
A stamp rally will be held until October 31st, visiting seven spots, including Zero Carbon Baseball Park.
Scan the QR code at each spot and answer the quiz about the environment and eco to receive a stamp. If you collect three or more stamps, you will receive 100 Amazaki coins (first come, first served: 6,000 people).
Application: Not required
▷ Amagasaki Boat Race Water Park
For inquiries, please contact Amagasaki Boat Race. ☎︎ 6 4 1 9 – 3 1 8 1
The Amagasaki Boat Race Water Park will be open until August 19th on the lawn plaza (admission: 100 yen for people 20 years of age and older). There will be an area where you can splash around in the water without making a reservation, a kids' workshop, and a festival corner.
Please note that due to renovation work, no races will be held from August 20th to December 1st. During this period, only Movi Amagasaki will be open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (with some exceptions).
▷ Provision of shortfall benefits related to fixed tax cuts
Inquiries: Fixed-amount tax reduction supplementary benefit department. ☎︎ 6 4 8 0 – 5 6 3 5
The amount of income tax and fixed tax reduction for 2024 has been finalized, and those who have a shortfall in the amount of the adjustment benefit paid during the year will be provided with a shortfall benefit. The benefit will be sent to eligible individuals in sequence from late August.
◆Payment notices will be sent Those eligible for the shortfall payment who have registered a public fund receiving account as of July 19, 2025, or whose account Amagasaki City knows has been used for payments such as adjustment payments, will be sent a payment notice stating the payment date, and the money will be deposited into the account. In principle, no application is required.
◆ Payment confirmation will be sent to those who are eligible for the shortfall benefit but who are not the recipients of the payment notice. Please return the confirmation and necessary documents in the enclosed return envelope (no postage required) by October 31st (must arrive by this date).
If you have not received the documents, and you were registered as a resident of Amagasaki City as of January 1, 2025, and moved to Amagasaki City after January 2, 2024, please contact the Fixed-Amount Tax Reduction Supplementary Benefit Office. We will check whether you meet the requirements and send application forms to those who may be eligible. Please return the application form by September 30 (must arrive by this date).
▷ Parenting seminars for parents of children with developmental concerns
Inquiries: Child Consultation Support Division. ☎︎ 6 4 3 0 – 9 9 2 2
The event will be held on Friday, September 4th from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Child Development Support Center, with the theme "Increasing positive interactions between parents and children."
The event will be held at the center on Friday, September 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with the theme "Supporting children's abilities through small steps."
The event will be held at the center on Friday, September 18th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with the theme "Changing Relationships Through Action."
Eligible participants: Parents of elementary school students living in the city. First 15 people per group. Application: By August 29th, contact the Child Consultation and Support Division by phone or through the application form.
▷ To remember the preciousness of peace and the horrors of war
Memorial siren broadcast on Victory Day
For inquiries, please contact the Diversity Promotion Division. ☎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 6 5 8
At noon on Monday, August 15th, the anniversary of the end of the war, a siren will be sounded on loudspeakers at disaster prevention administrative radio stations throughout the city.
At the Central Library <br />Inquiries: Central Library. ☎ 6 4 8 1 – 5 2 4 4 Closed: Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday)
Mini exhibition to think about peace: "War and Children's Lives" "80 Years After the War : Thinking about Peace" Until September 24th, from 9am to 8pm (until 5:15pm on Sundays and holidays), the exhibition will cover the history leading up to the end of the war, as well as the lives of children during the war. No registration required.
◆Film screening to consider peace August 21st (Thu) from 2pm to 4pm, "Wife of a Spy: Theatrical Version" will be screened. Target audience: People with Amagasaki City library card. First 60 people. The card is required on the day. No application required.
Peace Panel Exhibition "Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombs and Humanity"
For inquiries, please contact the Muko Regional Office. ☎ 6 4 3 1 – 7 8 8 4
At Muko Nishi Lifelong Learning Plaza from 9am to 9pm (until 5:30pm on Wednesdays) until August 20th.
Kaminoshima Peace 21 Lecture "Life Observation Day" Let's make our thoughts about peace a reality! What I want to convey now that we have reached 80 years since the end of the war
For inquiries, please contact the Kaminoshima Regional Center. ☎ 6429-7640. Closed: Saturdays except the second and fourth of every month. A singer-songwriter will be giving a lecture at the Kaminoshima Regional Center on Monday, August 29th from 1:30pm to 3pm. Limited to the first 60 people. Applications can be made by phone or in person at the center from August 5th. Sign language interpretation will be available.
▷ Summer Vacation Workshop Party
For inquiries, please contact Amagasaki Castle. ☎︎ 6 4 8 0 – 5 6 4 6 Closed: Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday)
A variety of hands-on workshop events will be held at Amagasaki Castle until August 31st. The time, target audience, and application method will vary depending on the workshop. Cost: Actual castle entrance fee. Materials and other costs will also be required.
◆Food samples: August 15th (Mon) and 31st (Sun).
◆Resin charms Saturday, August 16th.
◆Mini festival on Sunday, August 17th.
◆Make a genuine leather bear wallet on Sunday, August 17th and Monday, August 22nd.
◆Whipped Deco, Tuesday, August 19th.
◆Making fish toys on Wednesday, August 20th.
◆Sweets Deco August 21st (Thurs).
◆Programming Saturday, August 23rd.
◆Initial bead keychain Sunday, August 24th.
◆Shaka shaka pouch and battledore and shuttlecock Wednesday, August 27th.
◆Slime Aquarium and Suncatchers Monday, August 29th.
◆Lampshade Saturday , August 30th.
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