Announcements in the   March 1st Issue

The People of Akashi Have Chosen “The Treasures of Akashi”

In January of this year, the citizens of Akashi were asked how they felt about the city.  Various examples were given in the three categories of “Foods”, “Places”, and “The City’s Image.”  The people were asked to choose their picks from each of the categories.  The results were tallied to see what was the most popular.  In the end, the food Akashi-yaki was voted for by the most people.

It has been 10 years since Akashi city first started sending out this survey, and this year’s survey was the 4th one.

For the 3rd time in a row, Akashi-yaki got 1st place.  However, the difference in votes between 1st and 2nd place was not very large at all.  Which means that to the people of Akashi, the food “Akashi-yaki” and the image “A town where it is easy to raise a family” are the most common things that come to mind when they think about their city.

If you have any questions about this article, please ask the “Akashi City Hall, Newsletter Division.”  Their phone number is 078-918-5001.  Their fax number is 078-918-5101.

You Can Try Wearing Historical Japanese Clothing

At the Akashi Cultural Museum, you can have a chance to try on one of two different historical Japanese outfits: either a “junihitoe” or a set of samurai armor.  A “junihitoe” is a gorgeous outfit that women in Japan wore around 1,000 years ago.  The name means “twelve layers”, because the outfit was like a kimono with 12 different layers of fabric.  The armor you can wear is the heavy iron armor that the samurai would wear into battle.  Please look at these images of the outfits.

Anyone who is of junior high school age or older can apply to wear the junihitoe.  Everyone is free to apply to wear the armor.

These outfits can be worn on the 2nd Thursday and the 4th Sunday of April, May, June, and July.  There are two available times to wear the outfit on each of those days: from 1:00 pm and from 1:40 pm.  For each of these times, only two people will be able to wear the junihitoe and samurai armor.  If too many people apply for the event, then a lottery will be held to decide who can participate.

Please apply by March 20th.　　　

You can apply either by using the QR code, a fax, or by sending in a postcard.  If you apply by postcard, please be sure that it arrives at the Akashi Cultural Museum by March 20th.  Also, please be sure to write down the following things on the postcard:

•Which outfit you want to wear: the junihitoe or the armor
•The day when you want to wear the outfit
•Your name, age, address, and telephone number

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Akashi Cultural Museum.  Their phone number is 078-918-5400.  Their fax number is 078-918-5409.  Their address is 〒673-0846  Akashi City, Uenomaru 2-13-1.

 Notifications about the Coronavirus Vaccine

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.

(2) Where to get vaccinated

•　You can receive the vaccination at 110 hospitals and clinics all over Akashi.  You can also receive it at the Akashi Book Mark Square or the Akashi Public Health Center.

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

2.For Those Who Are Over 12 Years Old and Haven’t Gotten Their 1st or 2nd Vaccinations

•You can get the 1st and 2nd vaccinations at the Akashi Public Health Center on Sunday, March 19th.
•Please call 0120-712-160 to make a reservation.

3.Vaccinations for Infants and Children

• 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.

4.Ticket to Receive Your Vaccination

•     Please use the ticket that you have now.
・If you have not yet received the Omicron vaccination and you have no ticket, please call 0120-712-160 and apply to receive a ticket.

5.　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.