Announcements in the February 1^st Issue

Children Will Have a Chance to Learn Soccer from a Pro Soccer Team

Vissel Kobe, a professional soccer team, will be holding children’s soccer classes.  Parents can participate alongside their children.

• Date and Times:  On Saturday, February 24^th.  There will be two separate classes on that day, so you can choose one of the following to join:

1  From 10:00 am until 11:30 am.

2  From 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm.

• Place:  Okura Beach Multi-Purpose Field
• Eligible Participants:  Children, along with their parents.  The eligible children are those who are from age 5 to a 2^nd year student in elementary school (ages are as of March 31^st of this year).
• Number of Participants:  Each of the two classes will have up to 30 children (60 participants including adults).
• Cost:  Free
• What to Bring:  Please bring your own soccer ball.

Please apply by February 13^th using either the QR code or e-mail listed below.

For e-mail applications, the e-mail should be sent to the “Sports Promotion Supervisor” at (event-spo@city.akashi.lg.jp)

Please write the following things in your application:

1. In the subject of your e-mail, please write “Want to Join Family Soccer Class (親子サッカー教室参加希望)”
2. Which of the two classes you wish to join.  Please choose either the morning or the afternoon class.
3. The names of the child and parent who want to join.  Please write furigana along with the names.
4. The age of the participating child.  If the child is in elementary school, please also write what their year in school is (1^st year or 2^nd year).
5. Your address as well as postal code, along with your telephone number.
6. If anybody would like to come along to watch the class, then please write down how many people would like to come along just to observe.
7. If too many people wish to participate, then the participants will be decided by a lottery.
8. The results of the lottery will be sent out by mail.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Sports Promotion Supervisor.  Their phone number is 078-918-5624.  Their fax number is 078-918-5194.

There Will Be a Baseball Class for Children

Baseball is an extremely popular sport in Japan.  The former professional baseball player Nobuyuki Hoshino will be holding a class where he teaches baseball to children.

• Date and Time:  Sunday, March 10^th, from 10:00 am until noon (the front desk will open from 9:30 am)
• Place:  Number 17 Uozumi Everyone’s Park
• Eligible Participants:  Children from elementary school 1^st year up to elementary school 3^rd year.
• Number of Participants:  Up to 50 people.
• Cost:  Free.

What to Bring:  Please bring your own bat and glove

• Where to Apply:  Please send your application to “Fureai Baseball Class Office” (They are located in Number 17 Uozumi Everyone’s Park).

Postal Code: 674-0074

Address:  Akashi City, Uozumi-cho, Shimizu 1

• How to Apply:  Please apply by February 20^th to the “Fureai Baseball Class Office.”  You can either go there directly, send a postcard, or apply by e-mail. (If you apply by postcard, please make sure that it arrives by February 20^th)

If you are applying by postcard or e-mail, please write the following things in the message:

1. The names and ages of the child or children who will participate (Up to 2 children can participate)
2. The names and address of the parents
3. If the child has ever been on a baseball team, please write the name of the team.

If too many people wish to participate, then the participants will be decided by a lottery.  The results of the lottery will be sent out in the mail.  For more details, please check below:

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the “Fureai Baseball Class Office.”  Their phone number is 078-939-6077.  Their e-mail address is kouenn17-01@outlook.jp

You Can Have a Chance to Hear a Talk About Foreign Countries (Taiwan and Uzbekistan)

At the Akashi Public Library, you will get a chance to hear about foreign countries in talks given by people from those countries.  The two talks will be given from people from Taiwan and Uzbekistan.

•  Taiwan Talk

Date and Time:  Sunday, February 18^th from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm.

Number of Participants:  Up to 25 people.

•  Uzbekistan Talk

Date and Time:  Sunday, March 3^rd from 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm.

Number of Participants:  Up to 25 people.

If you wish to join this event, please either go to the Akashi Public Library and ask about it at the information counter, or apply by phone or fax.

Applications will begin on February 4^th for the (1) Taiwan Talk and on February 18^th for the (2) Uzbekistan Talk.  Participants will be decided on a first come, first served basis.

The library’s phone number is 078-918-5800.  Their fax number is 078-913-6071.  If you apply by fax, please write the following things in your fax and send it in during the library’s business hours:

• The date and name of the event you want to join: (1) is “February 18^th, Foreigners Talking About the World (外国人による世界のおはなし会)”, and (2) is “March 3^rd, Foreigners Talking About the World (外国人による世界のおはなし会)”
• The names of those who want to participate, as well as your own fax number.
• If you have a library card for Akashi Public Library, please put down the card number.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Akashi Public Library.  Their phone number is 078-918-5800.  Their fax number is 078-913-6071.

 In Winter, Be on Guard Against RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus!

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus, called RSV (or RS Virus in Japan) is a virus that you should be on guard against.  Viruses can spread when you cough or sneeze, or when you touch something that has viral particles on it.  To infants, RSV can be as dangerous of an illness as the flu.

If you notice the following things, please talk with a doctor:

1  You or your child have a fever.

2  You or your child have a runny or stuffy nose.

3  You or your child have a cough or have trouble breathing.

In order to avoid getting sick, please do the following things:

1  Be sure to wash your hands.

2  Disinfect any sort of toys or playthings.

3  Don’t go to places where there are a lot of people.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Disease Prevention Department.  Their phone number is 078-918-5421.  Their fax number is 078-918-5441.

Notifications About Coronavirus Vaccinations

Free Coronavirus vaccinations will only be available until March 31^st of 2024. 

To check and see who is eligible to get the vaccine, where to get the vaccine, and how to make a reservation, please check the Akashi City website.  (If you check the QR code on the right, you can look at the Coronavirus page.)　　　

• If you are 12 years old or older and have not yet received your 1^st and 2^nd vaccinations, you can get them on the following days:
  • 1^st:  Tuesday, February 13^th, 2024, from 3:00 pm.
  • 2^nd:  Saturday, March 9^th, 2024, from 9:00 am.
  • The vaccinations will be given at the Akashi City Hospital.
  • The phone number to make a reservation is 0120-712-160.  They are available to call every day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

• The following is information about the Akashi City Coronavirus phone number:
  • The phone number to consult with somebody about the Coronavirus is 0120-712-160.  Their fax number is 0120-655-695.
  • The number is available each day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Let’s Work Together to Help Conserve Water

The water that flows through your pipes comes from water that is stored in various lakes and ponds all over this area.  However, from September of 2023, there has been a lack of rain, and so the current amount of stored water may not be enough.  That’s why we want to work together to conserve water!

• Don’t run the sink or other water sources more than you need.
• Use the leftover water from your bath to do cleaning or laundry.
• Wash vegetables and dishes by cleaning them in a sink filled with water instead of running water from the faucet as you clean.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Bureau of Waterworks Planning Department.  Their phone number is 078-918-5064.  Their fax number is 078-911-4066.