March 2025 issue
Articles published in the latter issues of the Amagasaki City Newsletter may already be at capacity and applications may be closed.
▷City hall opens special holiday counter
For inquiries, please contact the Citizens' Affairs Division. ☎️ 6 4 8 9 - 6 4 0 8
A temporary holiday counter will be open at City Hall from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 29th and Saturday, April 5th. As this is a temporary counter, procedures other than issuing certificates such as notification of change of residence (notification of moving in, moving out, moving of address, etc.), seal registration, and copies of resident registration certificates cannot be completed at the counter. In addition, in March and April, when there is a high concentration of people moving in and out every year, City Hall and Hankyu Tsukaguchi Service Center become very busy. Please also use the Hanshin Amagasaki and JR Amagasaki Service Centers. Notification of moving out can also be submitted online or by mail .
◆The My Number Card counter at City Hall will be open on Saturday, April 5th . The My Number Card counter at City Hall will be open on Saturday, April 5th (usually open on days other than the first Saturday). The My Number Card counter at Tsukaguchi will not be open on Saturdays. For inquiries, please call the My Number hotline. ☎ 4 4 0 0 - 5 2 5 6.
Waiting status web distribution service
We are broadcasting the waiting status at the Citizens' Affairs Section of City Hall and each service center. Please use this to avoid crowds.
Use your My Number card
Those who have this card can issue copies of their resident's certificate at convenience stores . They can also apply online for copies of their resident's certificate, family register, seal, and tax certificate.
At our service center, you can complete the procedure every Saturday!
Some services are available at each service center from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturdays are less crowded than weekdays, so please use them. Please note that regional issuance of family registers is not available on Saturdays.
▷Opening on April 1st Muko Health Community Gymnasium
For inquiries, please contact the Sports Promotion Division at ☎ 4 9 5 0 - 0 4 0 6
Muko Health Community Gymnasium Opening Ceremony An opening ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 23rd from 2pm to 4pm to commemorate the opening of the Muko Health Community Gymnasium (1-14-3 Muko Motomachi), which combines the functions of the Muko Gymnasium and Fukukien. Events such as flag football, chair exercises, and picture letter classes will also be held. No registration required.
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▷ Mayor Matsumoto announces his policy to take Amagasaki to the next level
For inquiries, please contact the Policy Secretary. ☎ 6 4 8 9 - 6 4 7 4
At the 25th regular meeting of the city council, Mayor Matsumoto announced his policy guidelines for fiscal 2025.
The policy guidelines outline the mayor's basic thinking on city administration, budget proposals, and major policies. Please take a look.
Click here for the full policy statement
▷ Key business points for FY2025
For inquiries, please contact the Policy Promotion Division at ☎ 6 4 8 9 - 6 1 2 4
Amagasaki City is working to improve childcare support, create a good living environment, promote innovation, and respond to the increasing number of foreign residents, and is promoting sustainable urban development for the next stage. In this context, we would like to introduce five key areas that will be the focus of the city in 2025.
Childcare support
We aim to create a town where everyone can easily raise children, and we will work to improve support and the environment for children and child-rearing.
Creating a livable city
In order to further encourage people to settle and move into the area, we will take advantage of the area's characteristics, such as its convenient transportation and living conditions, and work to improve the area's appeal.
Driving innovation
Taking advantage of the location's characteristics, we will attract businesses and support the creation of innovation, leading to growth of the local economy.
Realizing a multicultural society
We aim to create a local community where residents can respect each other's cultural differences and thrive together.
Promoting co-creation digital transformation
We will promote digital transformation of government administration and improve public services.
Click here for details of our main businesses
▷ Decided on the name of the school for diversifying learning
For inquiries, please contact the Diversified Learning School Establishment Preparation Division. ☎ 4 9 5 0 - 5 2 5 2
As part of its efforts to combat school absenteeism and provide support to ensure that no one is left behind in their education, Amagasaki City is working to create a learning environment that respects diversity, with the aim of opening an Amagasaki municipal junior high school "Diversified Learning School (a.k.a. Special School for School Refusal)" in April 2026.
The school's name proposal was based on ideas received from citizens, and was reviewed based on surveys of children, young people, and related parties, and was decided on as "Amagasaki Kotoha Junior High School." The school's name will be officially decided after the city council passes a resolution to amend the ordinance.
▷ Household waste drop-off locations will change from April 1st
For inquiries, please contact the Clean Center at ☎ 6 4 0 9 - 0 1 0 1
Starting in April, the place to bring household waste will be changed to the Otakasu City Hall (Otakasu-cho 2). Until March, please continue to bring it to the Clean Center No. 2 Plant (Tokaigan-cho 16-1).
Applications for both can be made by phone to the center. From April, reservations can be made from three weeks to two days before the desired date of delivery. Delivery reservations can also be made on the online application portal site.
▷ Designation of emergency evacuation sites (temporary evacuation sites for major fires and tsunamis, etc.)
For inquiries, please contact the Planning and Management Division of the Crisis Management and Safety Bureau. ☎ 6 4 8 9 - 6 5 6 4
As of March 1st, Oda Minami Park (3-3 Kuise Minamishinmachi) was designated as a major fire evacuation site and a temporary evacuation site for tsunamis, etc. , and Otakasu Government Building (2 Otakasucho) was designated as a temporary evacuation site for tsunamis, etc.
▷ If you would like to have a Braille sticker attached, please register.
For inquiries, please contact the Disability Welfare Division. ☎ 6 4 8 9 - 6 3 9 7
A Braille sticker showing the name and telephone number of the sender will be affixed to documents sent from the city hall. Those who have already registered do not need to re-register.
Eligibility: Visually impaired people and children living in the city Application: By phone from March 3rd to 14th to the Disability Welfare Section
▷ Local community activity support project
For inquiries, please contact the Regional Affairs Division or the Collaboration Promotion Division. ☎ 6 4 8 9 - 6 1 5 3
Call for applications for local community activity support projects
Subsidies will be provided to projects undertaken by three or more groups to solve local issues. The amount of the subsidy will be up to 80% of the eligible expenses (up to a maximum of 100,000 yen). Projects applying for the program for the first time must consult with the local division in advance between March 10th and 24th.
Eligibility: Projects to be carried out within the next fiscal year in one of the six districts in the city. There are other requirements. Application: Submit the designated form directly, by post, or by email between April 1st and 15th (must arrive by this date) to the local affairs department of the district in which the project will be carried out. Selection process will be conducted.
Presentation of local community activity support projects (Chuo, Oda, Tachibana)
There will be a presentation of the results of this year's subsidized projects. No application is required.
◆ Chuo Kita Lifelong Learning Plaza March 7th (Fri.) 2pm to 4pm. For inquiries, please contact the Chuo Regional Affairs Division.
◆ Tachibana Minami Lifelong Learning Plaza March 13th (Thurs) 2:30pm to 4:30pm. For inquiries, contact the Tachibana Community Affairs Division.
◆ Oda Minami Lifelong Learning Plaza Monday, March 17th, 2pm to 4:30pm. For inquiries, contact the Oda Community Affairs Division.
▷ Enjoy spring events!
For inquiries, please contact Amagasaki Castle. ☎︎ 6 4 8 0 - 5 6 4 6. Closed on Mondays.
Both events will be held on the second floor of Amagasaki Castle. Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Price: Castle entrance fee and actual cost of materials
Amagasaki Castle Workshop
Both sessions run from 10am to 3pm.
◆Deco keychains Saturday, March 8th.
◆Sweets Deco Sunday, March 9th.
◆Original coaster March 22nd (Sat)
Spring Workshop Party
Workshops such as food sample making will be held from March 26th to April 6th. Times vary depending on the date.
Amagasaki Castle's opening hours will change
Please note that from April 1st, the castle's opening hours will change to 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm). For inquiries, please contact the Commerce and Tourism Division. ☎︎ 6 4 3 0 - 9 7 5 0
Central Park Renewal Opening Event
March 29th (Sat) from 11am to 5pm, a market and workshops will be held at Central Park (some materials will be charged at actual cost). There will also be performances by the brass band from Amagasaki Municipal High School and the calligraphy club from Amagasaki Sousei High School. For inquiries, please contact the Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Lineside Value Creation Promotion Office. ☎︎ 6 4 5 7 - 2 0 8 4.
◆ Everyone's Amagasaki University Open Campus "CENTRAL PARK OPEN: Central Park Mastery Competition" will be held at Central Park from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 29th.
[Lecture] The theme will be "How to make the most of parks around the world." There will also be a tour of the facility. No registration required.
[Contest] We will hold a contest to demonstrate how to enjoy Central Park. First come, first served: 10 groups. Application: From March 5th to 21st, call or fill in the application form at Lifelong Learning! Promotion Division. ☎︎ 4 9 5 0 - 0 3 8 7
Red Brick Festival
On Saturday, March 29th, from 11am to 3pm, the former Unitika Memorial Hall (former Amagasaki Spinning Head Office) will host a tour of the building, an exhibition of related materials, open-air yoga, and an Amagasaki Castle Shachihoko (plastic model) making event (cost: 500 yen). The capacity varies depending on the event. Applications can be made by calling the History Museum or filling out a special form from March 5th. ☎︎ 6 4 8 2 - 5 2 4 6, closed on Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday).
DAIMOTSU GREEN Festival
On Saturday, March 29th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, there will be a music stage and a market around the outdoor Noh stage of the Daimonogawa Green Space. Registration: Not required. For inquiries, please contact the Central Regional Affairs Division. ☎︎ 6 4 8 2 - 1 7 6 0.
Tour of modern architecture from the East and West
On Saturday, March 15th, from 10am to noon, there will be a tour of the Osho Minami Lifelong Learning Plaza (former Osho Village Hall), and from 1:30pm to 3pm, there will be a tour of the former Unitika Memorial Hall. You can also visit either one of the two. First come, first served: 30 people. Applications: Please call or fax the History Museum from March 5th. ☎︎ 6 4 8 9 - 9 8 0 1. Closed on Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday).
Burari Digital Stamp Rally
Until March 20th, a stamp rally will be held around Hanshin Amagasaki Station, where you can enjoy two courses: a food tour and a city walk. You can collect stamps by scanning the two-dimensional code at each spot, and you can also enter a lottery to win prizes depending on the number of stamps you collect. Registration: Not required. For inquiries, please contact the Amagasaki Tourism Bureau. ☎︎ 6 4 0 9 - 4 9 4 6.
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Amagasaki City holds a variety of events and courses in which citizens can participate.
Check the events calendar for details.
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