Second half of July 2025 issue
Articles published in the second half of the Amagasaki City Newsletter may already be full and applications may no longer be accepted.
▷ Sending National Health Insurance eligibility confirmation etc.
For inquiries, please contact the National Health Insurance and Pension Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 4 2 3
Sending new qualification certificates etc.
The expiration dates for the National Health Insurance Cards (light blue) sent out in December of last year and the Elderly Beneficiary Cards (white) sent out in August of last year to National Health Insurance subscribers aged 70 to 74 are July 31st. From August 1st onwards, those who have not registered to use their My Number Insurance Card will be required to present a certificate of eligibility when visiting a medical institution.
◆For those who have registered to use My Number health insurance cards, a "Notice of Eligibility Information" will be sent to you in mid-July so that you can visit a medical institution even if your health insurance card cannot be read. Please be sure to present this notice and your health insurance card when visiting a medical institution.
◆For those who have not registered to use the My Number Health Insurance Card, an eligibility confirmation form (light green) will be sent in mid-July.
Eligibility confirmation certificates will be issued to people who have lost their My Number card or who require special consideration.
Among those who have registered to use the insurance card, those who have lost their My Number card or are currently renewing it, as well as those who require special consideration such as the elderly or disabled, will be issued a qualification confirmation letter upon application. Application: Mail the designated form or go directly to the National Health Insurance and Pension Division or each service center.
▷ Sending of confirmation of eligibility for the Medical Care System for the Elderly and reduction of insurance premiums
For inquiries, please contact the Medical Care System for the Elderly. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 8 3 6
Sending qualification confirmation documents, etc.
The expiration date for insurance certificates sent in July of last year and eligibility confirmation certificates issued after December 2nd is July 31st. Eligibility confirmation certificates will be sent in mid-July, regardless of whether you have registered for use of your My Number insurance card. A notice of determination of the amount of medical insurance premiums for the late-stage elderly and a payment slip will also be sent in mid-July.
Payment of insurance premiums
There are two payment methods: special collection (deduction from pension) and ordinary collection (direct debit or payment slip). If you use a payment slip, you can pay at the financial institution listed on the back of the payment slip, at a convenience store, or by smartphone payment.
Insurance premium reduction measures
◆For people with low incomes, the flat-rate amount will be reduced based on the total income of the household (total income of the head of household and the insured person).
◆People who were dependents under employee insurance People who were dependents under employee insurance, such as company health insurance, on the day before joining the Long-Term Care Insurance System will not be charged the income-based portion, and the flat-rate portion will be reduced by 50% for two years after becoming eligible (if they are eligible for a 70% reduction in the flat-rate portion, that will be applied).
▷ The amount of garbage is decreasing! Please continue to help me lose weight
For inquiries, please contact the Waste Reduction Policy Department. ☎︎ 6 4 0 9 –1 3 4 1
Amagasaki City is working to reduce waste based on the Amagasaki City General Waste Treatment Basic Plan, which covers the period from 2021 to 2030.
The amount of garbage is decreasing! The key to further reductions is to reduce waste. The plan aims to reduce the amount of waste to be incinerated to 119,501 tons by fiscal 2030.
Last year, the amount of waste eligible for incineration was 112,538 tons, and waste reduction is progressing. However, in order to further reduce waste in the future, it is important that each individual continues to make efforts. We ask for your continued understanding and cooperation. Last year, approximately 14% of the waste disposed of as combustible waste was recyclable paper and food waste. Let's each be creative and avoid throwing away things that do not need to be disposed of, and reduce waste in our daily lives.
▷ Kita Karikae Park Public Pool opens
For inquiries, please contact the Park Maintenance Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 5 3 1
From July 15th to August 31st, 9am to 6pm. Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no parking available, so please use public transportation.
Admission fee: 300 yen for adults, 160 yen for junior high and high school students, 80 yen for children aged 4 to elementary school students
▷ Providing medical care in childcare facilities, etc.
Inquiries: Child Admission Support Section. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 3 6 9
Applications are being accepted for children who require medical care, with enrolment starting in April next year. The facilities offering this program are Kita-Namba, Onishi, Tsukaguchi and Muko-Higashi nurseries, and Amagasaki Nagasu and Zenpoji nurseries.
Eligible recipients: Children born between April 2, 2020 and April 1, 2024 who require medical care such as suctioning of phlegm, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, and catheterization.
Application: Please contact the child care center support staff directly between July 1st and September 30th after contacting them in advance.
▷ Mizu-Uchi Operation
For inquiries, please contact Amagasaki Environmental Open College. ☎︎ 6 4 2 1 – 0 5 4 4 Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
From July 28th to August 8th, events such as water sprinkling experiences and festivals will be held at Chuo Kita, Oda Minami, Osho Kita, Tachibana Minami, Muko Nishi, and Sonoda Higashi Lifelong Learning Plazas. The content and start times of the events will vary depending on the venue. The start time of water sprinkling may change depending on weather conditions.
Application: Not required. However, application is required for the trial course at Muko Nishi Lifelong Learning Plaza.
▷ Market Open Fair
For inquiries, please contact the local public wholesale market. ☎ 6 4 2 0 – 2 0 0 5
On Saturday, August 2nd, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Public Local Wholesale Market will be holding an open market fair where visitors can experience purchasing fresh food and other items on-site. Those who spend 300 yen or more at each of the two stores on-site will receive a gift certificate that can be used on-site (first 400 people; participation cards will be distributed on-site on the day).
Application: Not required
▷ Your voice will reach the town directly!
Amagasaki City has a variety of tools and opportunities to listen carefully to the voices of its citizens in order to develop effective policies that address local issues and needs. Please make use of them.
Roundtable with Mayor Matsumoto: "Everyone's Nicatsu Kaigi"
For inquiries, please contact the Policy Secretary. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 4 7 4
This is a forum where citizens and the mayor can directly discuss, engage in dialogue, and share information about urban development for the future of Amagasaki. A theme is set for each event, and lively discussions are held between participants and the mayor.
Future implementation schedule is here
Amagasaki Web Survey
For inquiries, please contact the Collaboration Promotion Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 1 5 3
We set a wide range of themes to quickly grasp the needs of our citizens and use them as material for considering new policies and projects or reviewing them. The meetings are held from the 1st to the 10th of each month. The theme for July is "Tobacco Control."
Ama Report
For inquiries, please contact the road maintenance department. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 4 8 6
When you post a problem with a road, park, or other area using the app, the relevant department will respond based on that information. The status of the response will be made public on the app.
Voice Action for Children and Young People
For inquiries, please contact the Children and Youth Division. ☎︎ 6 4 2 3 – 9 9 9 6
We plan to collect opinions through an online platform, with the aim of enabling children and young people to easily express their opinions as rights holders.
Public consultation process (public comments, etc.)
For inquiries, please contact the Collaboration Promotion Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 1 5 3
Before deciding on policies or ordinances, we will make public the outline and decision-making process, and then formulate drafts while listening to opinions.
Town Development Suggestion Box
For inquiries, please contact the Collaboration Promotion Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 1 5 3
This is a system to collect constructive opinions on city development from citizens. The opinions received will be reviewed by the mayor, and the relevant department will respond or take action.
New city council members elected
Voting for the city council elections due to the expiration of terms was held on June 15th. As a result, 42 new council members were elected.
The turnout was 40.17%
For inquiries, please contact the City Election Commission. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 4 6 8
The number of eligible voters on election day was 377,356. The number of voters was 151,586. The voter turnout was 40.17%, 0.2 percentage points lower than the previous election (2021).
Learn more
Acting as a representative of the citizens
For inquiries, please contact the General Affairs Division of the Diet Secretariat. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 – 6 1 0 3
City council members will serve as representatives of the citizens for four years starting June 27th.
Here is a list of the new members
▷ Recruiting city employees
Curator
For inquiries, please contact the Personnel Department. ☎︎ 4950 – 5660
The number of people expected to be hired is limited. The exam date is Saturday, August 30th.
Application: Submit the application form between July 2nd and 25th to the Personnel Division, or by mail between July 2nd and 31st (must arrive by this date). Applications must be submitted both via the application form and by mail.
Kindergarten teacher
For inquiries, please contact the Personnel Department. ☎︎ 4950 – 5660
The number of people expected to be hired is limited. The exam date is Saturday, September 6th.
Application: Submit the application form between July 2nd and August 1st to the Personnel Division by mail between July 2nd and August 7th (must arrive by this date). Applications must be submitted both by mail and via the application form.
High school graduate firefighter
For inquiries, please contact the Fire Department Planning and Management Division. ☎ 6 4 8 1 – 3 9 6 1
The planned number of people to be hired is about 6. The exam date is Sunday, September 21st.
Application: From August 7th to 28th, use the application form provided by the Fire Department Planning and Management Division.
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