Announcements in the  December 1st Issue

Please watch out for traffic accidents

Every year, there are many traffic accidents in December.  There are a few things you can do to avoid being in a traffic accident.  Please read the following points below:

It’s difficult to see people or cars in the evening or at night.

•When walking outside, try to wear brightly colored clothing, like white or yellow.

•When riding a bicycle, try to wear brightly colored clothing, and also be sure that your bicycle’s light is on.

•When driving a car, be sure to turn on the headlights before it starts to get dark.

There are more opportunities for you to drink alcohol in December.

•You must not drink alcohol if you are going to drive a car or ride a bicycle.

•If somebody else is driving a car or riding a bicycle, be sure that everyone tells that person not to drink any alcohol.

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

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 Be sure to use your “Support Tickets” before December 31st

Do you know about the Support Tickets?  They’re called サポート利用券 (sapootu riyouken), and Akashi City sent them out to everyone who lives in Akashi.  The tickets are worth 3,000 yen in total.  There are 6 tickets, worth 500 yen each.

You can use the Support Tickets until December 31st of this year.  They can’t be used next year.  Also, many stores will be closed for the holidays at the end of the year, so try to use your tickets as early as possible.

If you still haven’t received your Support Tickets, please go to the 5th floor of the Branch Office Building (分庁舎 , bunchousha) of the Akashi City Hall.  You can speak with the Support Ticket Program Supervisor there.

Please go by December 28th at 5:30 pm.  Also, the office will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Support Ticket Program Supervisor’s phone number is 079-918-5066.  Their fax number is 079-918-5136.

If you want to have somebody else pick up the tickets for you, then please have that person come to the office with proof of their identity (a residence card, driver’s license, etc) as well as proof of your identity.

Announcements from the Akashi Planetarium

•There will be a special planetarium show for children called “Christmas Hour.”  What stars can you see during the Christmas season?  Santa Claus will be there to tell you!

Date and Time:  Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from now until December 25th.  There are two shows each day. One will start at 11:00 am and the other will start at 2:30 pm.

•The Planetarium’s special Christmas program
This program will be a special show accompanied by Christmas music.
Date and Time:  December 20th until December 25th.  The show will start at 3:50 pm.

•The planetarium will be open from New Year’s Day!
At the planetarium, you can buy Lucky Bags (a special New Year’s tradition where you can buy a low-priced bag filled with many different goods) and Astronaut Food (the same kind of food that astronauts eat when they go into space).

Date and Time:  From January 1st until January 3rd.  The planetarium will be open from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.  (Please enter by 2:30 pm).
Cost:  An adult ticket costs 500 yen.  Children (up to high school age) are free.
The planetarium will be closed from December 26th until December 31st.
It will be open from January 1st until January 3rd, but the parking lot will not be available to use on those days.
The planetarium will be closed on January 4th, and then from the 5th it will resume normal hours.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Akashi Municipal Planetarium.  Their phone number is 078-919-5000, and their fax number is 078-919-6000.

Notifications About the Coronavirus Vaccine

The last day that you can get the Coronavirus vaccine is on March 31st, 2023.

1.  The Omicron vaccine

(1)　The following people are eligible to receive the Omicron vaccine:

•Anyone who is 12 years old or older, received the 1st and 2nd vaccinations, and had their last vaccination over 3 months ago can receive the Omicron vaccination.

*You can only receive the Omicron vaccination one time.

(2)　 Where to get vaccinated

•You can receive the vaccination at 120 hospitals and clinics all over Akashi.  You can also receive it at the Akashi Book Mark Square or the Akashi Public Health Center. 

(3)　Ticket to receive vaccination

•Anyone who has a ticket to get their 3rd, 4th, or 5th vaccination, please use that ticket.

•If you have already received your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th vaccinations and no longer have a ticket, Akashi City will send you another ticket.  It may take a little while, but please wait for your ticket to arrive.

2.Vaccinations for Infants and Children

•Children from 6 months to 11 years old are eligible to receive the vaccine.

•You must call 0120-712-160 and apply for a vaccination ticket first.

•Please call a hospital or clinic that gives Coronavirus vaccinations and make a reservation.  If you check this QR code, then you will be able to see which hospitals and clinics can give Coronavirus vaccinations:

•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.

3.For People Who Just Moved to Akashi

If you want to receive the Omicron vaccine, the please call 0120-712-160 and apply for a ticket.

The telephone number to make a reservation for a Coronavirus vaccination in Akashi City 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.