May 1^st Announcements

Traffic Accidents Involving Children Are Very Common in Spring

Every year, in May and June, there are many traffic accidents involving elementary school children.  In addition, there are many new students who are not yet familiar with the route they should take to walk to school.  All of us in the community should work together to keep children safe and protect them from accidents.

When driving a car, please try to drive with a positive and friendly attitude towards those around you.

At intersections without a traffic light, the rule is “pedestrians have the right of way.”  In other words, cars and bicycles must stop and let pedestrians go first.  Please keep this in mind when driving or riding a bicycle.

There are also many accidents involving people riding bicycles.  For this reason, both children and adults should be sure to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

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.

Parents and Children Can Have Fun Together at an Upcoming Event

Various groups and businesses that support child-rearing in Akashi will come together to hold an event called the “Kids/Child-Rearing Support Convention.”  This event will be free to join, and anybody can participate.

There will be many different toys for children to play with, so kids can have a lot of fun alongside their parents.  You can bring the whole family!  There will also be a chance to consult with knowledgeable people about various topics, such as raising children or about medicine.

Time and Date:  Sunday, May 28^th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Place:  Akashi Citizens’ Plaza (Papios Akashi, 2^nd Floor)

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Child Foundation.  Their phone number is 078-920-9670.  Their fax number is 078-920-9671.

What Will Change About Coronavirus Measures

From May 8^th, there will be various changes to how you should deal with the Coronavirus, as well as how the city will deal with Coronavirus cases. 

• From May 8^th, if an examination shows that you have the Coronavirus, you must stay in your house for 5 days.  If your symptoms are severe, please go to a hospital.
• From May 8^th, family members or close contacts of people who have Coronavirus are free to leave their house and be in public normally.

• Until May 7^th, the medical costs to treat the Coronavirus or stay in a hospital to recover from the Coronavirus will be free.  Starting on May 8^th, you must pay those costs yourself.  However, a special medicine to treat the Coronavirus will be free until September of this year.  In addition, it is possible to have your hospital costs reduced up until September of this year.  However, the costs cannot be reduced by more than 20,000 yen.
• Until May 7^th, anybody who has the Coronavirus must go to a special hospital.  However, from May 8^th, you can choose to go to your regular hospital if you catch the Coronavirus.  For the names and locations of various hospitals, as well as detailed information about them, please check the site

If you have any questions about the Coronavirus, please call the Coronavirus Consultation Hotline.  On weekdays from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, their phone number is 078-962-5600.  On weekends, holidays, and weekdays from 5:00 pm until 9:00 am of the next morning, their phone number is 078-362-9980.

If you have any questions, the office in charge of dealing with the Coronavirus in Akashi is the Akashi Public Health Center, Disease Prevention Department.  Their phone number is 078-918-5421.  Their fax number is 078-918-5441.

Notifications About the Coronavirus Vaccine

1. For Those Who Are 12 Years Old or Older and Have Not Gotten Their 1st or 2nd Vaccinations

•　First, please receive your 1st and 2nd vaccinations.
•　You can get the vaccinations at the Akashi Public Health Center on Sunday, May 14th.
•　Please call and make a reservation at 0120-227-710.  You can also make a reservation using the site.　　

2. For Those Who Are 12 Years Old or Older and Have Gotten Their 1st and 2nd Vaccinations

•            From May 8th until August 31st

(1)          Who Can Get the Vaccine?

◎From May 8th until August 31st, the following people are eligible to get the vaccine:

・Those who are 65 years old or older.
・Those who are ages 12-64 but meet the following criteria:

-They already have an illness.

-Their doctor has said that they will have especially severe symptoms if they catch the Coronavirus.

-If they are someone who works at a hospital or clinic.

-If they are someone who works taking care of the elderly.

(2) Ticket for Getting the Vaccine

・Akashi City will send tickets to all people who are eligible to get the vaccine.

・It may take a little time for the ticket to arrive, so please wait until it does.

(3) Where to Get the Vaccine

You can get the vaccine at 110 hospitals and clinics across Akashi, as well as at the Akashi Public Health Center.

(4) How to Make a Reservation

Please call 0120-227-710 and make a reservation for your vaccination.  You can also make a reservation using the site.

Once you receive your vaccination ticket, then you can make a reservation.

3. For Infants and Children up to 11 Years Old

•They can get the vaccine starting from the 1st vaccination.

(1)  Ticket for Getting the Vaccine

oFrom infants from 6 months old until 4 years old, please call 0120-712-160 and apply to receive a ticket.

oFrom children from 5 years old until 11 years old, Akashi City will send you the ticket.  Please wait for it to arrive.

(2) How to Make a Reservation

oPlease make a reservation at a hospital or clinic that is able to give vaccinations.

*In order to get vaccinated, the child’s parent or guardian must give their permission.  The parent or guardian must also be present when the child receives their vaccine.

4. Akashi City Coronavirus Vaccine Phone Number

•The phone number to reserve a Coronavirus vaccine in Akashi is 0120-227-710.
•The phone number to consult with someone about the Coronavirus vaccine is 0120-712-160.
•If you are unable to make a call, you can also contact them by fax.  The fax number is 0120-655-695.