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Hi there!
Let me take this chance to introduce myself. My name is Nathan, and like the previous editor, I too am from the beautiful city of Wellington in New Zealand. Sadly, it was time for Melissa to return home but I really hope City Life can continue to be a valuable and interesting resource for foreigners living in Sakai. I would love your feedback, so feel free to email me at kokusai@city.sakai.lg.jp or better yet come visit me in the International Division on the 4th floor of Sakai City Hall!
Happy Reading!!
-Nathan
The Child Allowance scheme has changed. ALL recipients will need to reapply to keep receiving payments. Please make yourself familiar with the following changes to the amount of compensation and the eligibility criteria.
| Under 3yo | 3 years old — Elementary Yr 6 | Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st/2nd Child | ¥15000 | ¥10000 | ¥10000 |
| 3rd or more Children | ¥15000 | ¥15000 | ¥10000 |
a) The child must live in Japan (excepting a child on an international exchange)
b) In cases where the parents are in the process of divorcing and living apart, child allowance will be paid to the parent with whom the child lives and/or who raises the child.
There are further changes which affect orphanages, foster-homes, and parents/guardians living overseas. Please contact your local ward office for more details.
To continue receiving Child Allowance payments it will be necessary for ALL parents to reapply from October 2011
If you were already receiving child allowance payments before September 30 you should receive an application per post automatically.
Upon the birth of a child, or moving to Sakai with a child, you have 15 days to apply for the allowance.
If the new requirements apply to you, please see your local ward office on or after 1 October for further advice.
Municipal and Prefectural income taxes are paid in quarterly installments in the year after they are earned. The third payment is due by 31 October 2011. You can pay at financial institutions, post offices, most convenience stores or at any ward city tax office. Please check your bank balance first if you wish to pay by automatic transfer.
TEL 072 228 7434 / FAX 0722287618
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat |
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| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 Danjiri Festival ASEAN Food Fair |
10 Health & Sports Day Citizens' Olympics |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 Sakai Festival |
| 16 Sakai Festival |
17 | 18 | 19 Free Immigration Consultation |
20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 Sofia Planetarium Flea Market |
24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 Old Tenno Reservoir Open Day |
31 Tax due |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 National Culture Day |
4 | 5 | ||
| 6 Keyaki St. Get-together & Walking Rally |
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 Free Immigration Consultation |
17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 Sakai Ward Fureai Festival |
21 | 22 | 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day Agricultural Festival |
24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
5F Minamiguchi Bldg., 1-4-24 Nakakawara-machi, Sakai-ku,Nearest Station: Sakai Higashi Stn. Nankai Koya Line
Need help figuring out the garbage-sorting procedures? Don't know how to enroll your kids in school? Never Fear!
The Sakai International Plaza is now running a multilingual advice counter for foreigners living in Sakai to offer advice and/or referrals for any problems they might encounter in everyday life in Japan.
Location: Sakai International Plaza
Time: Mon/Thurs/Fri 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Languages: Japanese, English.
(Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese are also available through a phone interpreting system—please enquire for details)
Sakai International Plaza also offers a free consultation with an administrative specialist specifically for those who seek advice on naturalization, visa and permanent residency applications and procedures.
An appointment is necessary for these consultations, as there's a maximum of three individuals/groups per day. Also if you require an interpreter, please be sure to give at least one week's notice.
Appointments: 072-228-7499
Location: Sakai International Plaza
Time: 3rd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 5pm.
Please remember the ban on smoking and littering on the street in Sakai. Especially the areas in front of Sakai and Sakai Higashi Stations, on Oshoji Street and around Sakai City Hall are patrolled, and you could be fined ¥1000. This includes while riding your bike or motorcycle. Let's keep Sakai beautiful and pleasant for all of us! Please call 228-7429 if you have any questions.
The objective of City Life is to provide non-Japanese residents and visitors with information about daily life and events in Sakai. Published by the International Division, Sakai City Government, 3-1 Minamikawara-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0078
Tel:072-222-7343
Fax:072-228-7900
This issue was compiled by Nathan Cooper, Coordinator for International Relations. Published on the 1st of every second month.
Pick up your next copy of City Life from:
Foreigners living in Sakai are eligible for free delivery. Please email us with your name and address.
Japanese persons need to send a self addressed stamped envelope (12x24cm)
If you would like to give feedback or contribute something to City Life (event information, hints for living in Japan, recipes etc.) please contact Nathan at:
kokusai@city.sakai.lg.jp