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Issue 251 June 2016

City Subsidies for Earthquake Resistant Renovations

The largest cause of injury and death in the series of earthquakes occurring in Kumamoto this April was the collapse of older homes. Homes that have not been upgraded with the latest disaster prevention structures are prone to more violent shaking and are significantly more likely to collapse in the event of an earthquake. In a continuing effort to preserve the safety of our residents, Kamogawa City is offering subsides to owners of wooden homes who retrofit their homes with modern earthquake-resistant supports. To find out if your home is eligible t receive a subsidy, please contact the Construction Division at TEL: (7093)7835. The deadline to apply is November 30th of this year. You must be a resident of Kamogawa to apply.

Kamogawa Hula Festa

A Hawaiian wind blows as Kamogawa prepares to celebrate this year’s Hula Festa on Maebara Beach. This will be Kamogawa’s 8th Annual Hula Festa, and the two day event will be held on Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th. There will be Hawaiian theme shops and local products, as well as plenty of food and fun to enjoy with friends and the whole family. There is no entrance fee, and hula showswill be performed throughoutthe day. Festivities will begin at 10:00am each day. For more information please contact the Kamogawa Hula Festival Office at:TEL: (7093)7886.

Hope to see you there!

Dog Vaccinations

For anyone who missed vaccinating their dog in April, the city will be hosting an additional vaccination session on Tuesday, June 7th. The city of Kamogawa requires all dogs over 90 days old to receive yearly rabies vaccinations. For dogs that have already been registered, the vaccination fee and proof of vaccination is 3,500 yen. For unregistered dogs, the vaccination fee, proof of vaccination, and registration fee, is 6,500 yen. For more information please contact the Environmental Division at:TEL: (7093)7838.

Time Place Address

9:00-9:10 Emi Kominkan Higashi Emi 376-5

9:20-9:30 Futomi Kominkan Futomi 2030-2

9:45-9:55 Soro Kominkan Nakacho 590-1

10:15-10:30 Shiminkaikan Yokosuka 808-33

10:45-11:00 Tabara Kominkan Futou 368-1

11:25-11:35 Oyama Kominkan Kozuka 5

11:45-11:55 Yoshio Kominkan Matsuoji 454-2

13:05-13:15 Suki Kominkan Narigawa 34

13:35-13:55 Saijo Kominkan Yairo 1244-1

14:05-14:25 Tojo Kominkan Hiroba 1588-1

14:40-14:55 Amatsu KominatoKominkan

Amatsu 1092-7

15:05-15:20 KominatoCommunity Center

Uchiura 563

Living in Kamogawa

Date: June 15th (Wednesday)When: 9:30-13:00Where: Amatsu-Kominato Welfare Center

What: Learn to cook traditional Mexican recipes like Picadillo and Arroz con Leche!

Cost: 500 yen (700 yen Non-members)

For more information or to register, please call the KIRA office at

TEL: 04-7093-5931.

Mexican Cooking

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Mexican Cooking

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Chiba Citizens’ Day

On June 15th 1873 the prefectures of Kisarazu and Inba combined into what is now known as Chiba Prefecture. In 1984, the 15th of June was desig-nated by the Chiba Prefectural Government as “Chiba Kenmin no Hi” (Chiba Citizens’ Day). The day is recognized each year as a public holiday and many business establishments offer free or reduced fee services and products. Check and see if any of your favorite places arehaving sales this June!

Check out these events in Kamogawa:

Tai no Ura Bay is offering special discounts on June 15th for boat tours. Adults 500 yen, Children 250, Under 6 FREE. For more information please call Tai no Ura Bay at TEL: 04-7095-2318.

Sea world is offering reduced pricing during the month of June. Adults 2000 yen and Children 500 yen (Coupon required at gate). Please visit <http://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/> for more details or call 04-7093-4803.

Niemon-jimaReduced pricing for all Chiba residents. Adults 800 yen, high school and under FREE.

Futomi Flower CenterFREE entranceHalf price tickets to Doggy World, 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children.

Mother FarmsBetween June 1st and 15th, Mother Farms will be offering reduced ticket fees. Adults 1300 yen, Children under 6 FREE.

Living in KamogawaSummer Electricity Conservation

In an effort to encourage conservation, City Hall uses fewer lights and has put restraints on the use of air-conditioning in the building. We would also like to ask for your cooperation in conserving energy.

As the summer weather heats up, the use of electricity to stay cool will increase. We here at the City Hall would like to request that you try to find ways to limit your use of electricity while staying safe and avoiding heat stroke. Remember to turn off lights that are not in use, and if you run your air conditioner try keeping it set at 28 degrees or higher. For more information on ways to stay cool and eco-friendly during the summer, please contact the Environment Division (TEL: 04-7093-7838).

Holidy HumorLaugh off some of that summer heat with these

cool one-liners!

１) I tried to take a photo of the fog yesterday. Mist.

２) Steak puns are a rare medium well done.

３) All my vacuum cleaner does is collect dust.

４) I can do algebra, calculus, and real analysis, but geometry is where I draw the line.

５) Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.

★) There are 10 types of people in this world: those who get binary, and those who don't.

Date: June 25th (Saturday)When: 14:00-16:00Where: Jinzo-ji TempleWhat: One hour of Vinyasa Flow Yoga followed by Japanese Tea Ceremony!Cost: 500 yen (700 yen Non-members)For more information or to register, please call the KIRA office at TEL: 04-7093-5931.

Kamogawa City Tsunami DrillOn Wednesday, June 29th, the city will run a tsunami evacuation drill. The drill will begin at 9:00am with an earthquake warning; the tsunami warning siren will sound about a minute later at 9:01am. As this drill is meant to prepare Kamogawa citizens for an actual emergency, the city asks that everyone take an active role in participating. When you hear the sirens, please take immediate action by evacuating to your nearest evacuation site. After an earthquake, it only takes between 8 and 10 minutes for a 3 meter tsunami to reach land. Citizens will have approximately 9 minutes to reach their nearest evacuation site. In preparation for this drill and future emergencies, please discuss evacuation routes with your family and friends. For more information, please contact the Disaster Prevention Division at TEL:(7093)7833.

For detailed information on how to prepare for a disaster, please refer to the Kamogawa Disaster Prevention Guide. You can find it on the city website under: Official English Page> Living in Kamogawa> Disaster PreventionYou can also stop by the KIRA office on the 3rd floor of the city hall to receive a copy of the map in English and Chinese.

KIRA Event

YOGA&TEA

What's Happening This Month

Edited by: Zachary KrausePlanning and Policy DivisionKamogawa City Hall, 3rd floor1450 Yokosuka, Kamogawa, Chiba 296-8601Tel: 04-7093-5931Fax: 04-7093-7851E-mail: kira@city.kamogawa.chiba.jphttp://www.city.kamogawa.lg.jp/EN/index.html

6/18 (SAT), 6/19 (SUN)Natsu Mikan Jelly SaleLocation: Ocean ParkInformation: 04-7096-1911

6/18 (SAT) - 6/19 (SUN)First June Firefly ViewingLocation: Uchiurayama Kenmin no MoriInformation: 04-7095-2821

6/18 (SAT) - 6/26 (SUN)Hydrangea ExhibitLocation: Futomi Flower Center*Free with I.D. to all Kamogawa ResidentsInformation: 04-7092-1311

6/25 (SAT)Second June Firefly ViewingLocation: Uchiurayama Kenmin no MoriInformation: 04-7095-2821

6/25 (SAT), 6/26 (SUN)Gelato Ice Cream SaleLocation: Ocean ParkInformation: 04-7096-1911

7/3 (SUN) and 7/17 (SUN) from 10:00~Shell Jewelry Craft ClassLearn how to make original accessories from shells.Location: Bunkazai Center near the Kyodoshiryo-kanCost: 500 yenClasses are designed for elementary students grade 5 and higher.Information: Citizen’s Gallery 04-7093-2366

6/1 (WED) 9:00am ~ Morning Market Location: Amatsu Shinmeigu Shrine Amatsu Shinmeigu Shrine will host another wonderful morning flea market. Information: 04 (7094) 0323

6/4 (SAT)Stone Oven Bread MakingLocation: Uchiurayama Kenmin no MoriInformation: 04-7095-2821

6/4 (SAT), 6/5 (SUN) from 10:00~ each dayKamgawa Hula FestaLocation: Maebara BeachInformation: 04-7093-7886

6/7 (TUES)Final Chance to Vaccinate your DogInformation: Environmental Division at TEL: (7093)7838.

6/15 (WED) 9:30~13:00Mexican Cooking ClassJoin the Kamogawa International Relations Asso-ciation in a morning of cooking traditional Mexican foods.Location: The Amatsu-Kominato Welfare CenterCost: 700 yenThe deadline to apply is June 10th.Information: 04-7093-5931

The Kamogawa Communicator is published by the Kamogawa International Relations Association. Copies of the paper are available free of charge at Kamogawa City Hall, the Amatsu Branch Office, JR Awa-Kamogawa Stn, the Kamogawa Tourist Information Center, local hotels, community centers, as wellas the Tateyama City Hall, Minamiboso City Hall, and its branch offices. Articles are also accessible via the Kamogawa City homepage. The editorial staff welcomes feedback and submissions.

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