April 1^st Announcements

When Riding a Bicycle, Both Children and Adults Should Wear a Helmet

Starting from April 1^st, the rules for riding a bicycle have changed in Japan.  When riding a bicycle, everyone should now wear a helmet.  A helmet is a good way to protect your head from injuries in case you fall or are in an accident.  Please note that the new rule will not have any penalty if you fail to follow it.  Rather, it will be considered a “duty” that people will be asked to make an effort to follow.

Cyclist Accidents (Hyogo Prefecture, 2022)

The following graph is about cyclists who were in fatal accidents.  It shows what part of the body was injured that caused the cyclist to lose their life.

[その他 Other ]　　[胸 Chest]　　[ 首Neck]　　[ 頭Head ]　 [ 大人もAdults]　[ 子どももKids]　[ 通勤中もWhen Going to Work]

[ 頭を守るために…Please wear a helmet to protect your head!]　　

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Traffic Safety Division.  Their phone number is 078-918-5036.  Their fax number is 078-918-5110.

The Boats in Akashi Park Can Be Used for a Cheaper Price

This special deal applies to children (18 or younger) living in Akashi, and it will be valid until March 31^st of next year.  During that time, the boats in Akashi Park can be rented for a cheaper price.  Normally a ticket to use a boat costs 900 yen.  However, for children who are eligible for the deal, it will cost 620 yen.  Note that adults may also ride along with children who are eligible for the discounted price.

To rent a boat at the cheaper price, a “subsidy ticket”, called 助成券 (joseiken) in Japanese, is needed.  These tickets were made by Akashi City, and they are used to check that the boat is being used by one of the children covered by the special deal.   The tickets are available at the area of Akashi Park where boats can be rented.  Please write on the subsidy ticket the name and address of the child who will be using it.  Then go ahead and purchase a boat rental ticket for 620 yen.  This rental ticket is required to use the boats, and one ticket will allow you to rent one boat.  When you want to rent a boat, please give the employee in charge of boat rentals both the subsidy ticket and the boat rental ticket.

From April until October, boat rentals will be closed on Tuesdays.  However, if the Tuesday is a national holiday, then boat rentals will remain open.  From November until March, boat rentals will be closed on weekdays and only open on weekends.

Boats can be used from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm.  From April until October, boat rentals will be available from 10:00 until 5:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Child-rearing Support Division.  Their phone number is 918-5597, and their fax number is 918-6191.

 Notifications About the Coronavirus Vaccine

Vaccinations for the Coronavirus will be available until March 31^st, 2024.

1. The Omicron vaccine
2.  The following people are eligible to receive the Omicron vaccine:
3. Anyone who is 12 years old or older, received the 1^st and 2^nd vaccinations, and had their last vaccination over 3 months ago can receive the Omicron vaccination.
4. Where to get vaccinated
5. You can receive the vaccination at 110 hospitals and clinics all over Akashi.  You can also receive it at the Akashi Citizens’ Plaza or the Akashi Public Health Center.
6.  How to make a reservation

Please call 0120-227-710 to make a vaccination reservation.  You can also make a reservation on their website.

The last day that you can get the Omicron vaccine is on May 7^th, 2023.  If you would like this vaccination, please get it as soon as possible. 

1. Vaccinations for Children Aged 6 Months Old to 11 Years Old

• Please call a hospital or clinic that gives Coronavirus vaccinations and make a reservation.
• In order to be vaccinated, children need permission from their parent or guardian.  In addition, a parent or guardian must be present when they receive the vaccination.
• Tickets to receive the vaccine:
  • For children aged 6 months to 4 years old: please call 0120-712-160 to apply for a ticket.
  • For children aged 5 years to 11 years old: Akashi City will send you your ticket.  Please wait for it to arrive.

• Vaccinations Starting from May 8^th, 2023
• Starting from May 8^th, you will be able to get another vaccination.
• From April 12^th, Akashi City will send out the tickets for the next vaccination.  Please wait for your ticket to arrive.

• Akashi Coronavirus Vaccine Telephone Number
• The number to call to reserve a Coronavirus vaccination in Akashi is 0120-227-710.
• To apply for a vaccination ticket, please call 0120-712-160.  If you can’t talk over the phone, then you can send a fax instead.  Their fax number is 0120-655-695.