Urayasu Youth Orchestra Third Regular ConcertDate and time: March 24 (Sun.), 2 to 4 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Location: Culture HallProgram: Waltz Gold und Silber (Franz Lehár), ballet music from Faust (Charles Gounod), Sound of Music medley, and othersNote: No application is required; simply come to the site on the day of the event.Inquiries: Lifelong Learning Section, Tel: 712-6794

A hearing loop is a hearing aid system that uses magnetic fields to deliver sounds picked up by a microphone directly to hearing aids or cochlear implants.The city has set up tabletop hearing loops in the locations below. These hearing loops can be used in small groups, and come with a tablet that displays spoken words as text. Locations: Social Welfare Section, Welfare Support Section for the Disabled, Schemes and Services Section for the Disabled, Child Development Center, Elderly Welfare Section, Senior Citizens Comprehensive Care Support Section, Nursing Insurance Section, Civic Affairs Section, first floor service counter of City Hall, etc.

Inquiries: Welfare Support Section for the Disabled, Tel: 712-6393

Famous Classic Song Recital

Date and time: June 8 (Sat.), 2 to 4 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Eligibility: Elementary school children and over, 300 people on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Eine kleine Nachtmusik and other songs (Shinichiro Ikebe [conductor] and the NHK Symphony Danyu Orchestra)Fee: ¥3,500 (reserved seating only)

(Lifelong Learning Section)

The light motor vehicle tax is levied on those who own a motor scooter, light motor vehicle, small-sized special vehicle, or small motorcycle as of April 1. For this reason, even if you complete the designated procedures for disposal of your vehicle on or after April 2, you must still pay the tax (annual tax) for the entire year. Accordingly, please be sure to complete the designated procedures for disposal of vehicles not used anymore or for ownership transfer by April 1 (Mon.). Please note that those who own a light motor vehicle as of April 1 will be mailed tax notifications and invoices in the middle of May. Please inquire for more details on the procedures.

Inquiries: Residential Tax Section, Tel: 712-6214

Date and time: May 25 (Sat.), 2 to 4 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Eligibility: Elementary school children and over, 300 people on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring, etc. (The Blue Aurora Saxophone Quartet)Fee: ¥3,000 (¥1,500 for students; reserved seating only)

The Blue Aurora Saxophone QuartetDates, times, and performers: June 1 (Sat.): Reiko Aoki (violin) and Tetsuya Toei (piano); July 13 (Sat.): WISH-Caravan; August 17 (Sat.): Tropical “M” Project; 2 to 3 p.m. for each (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Capacity: 200 people on a first-come, first-served basisFee: ¥500 (reserved seating only; free for those 3 years of age or younger, unless they require a seat)

One Coin Concert for Families

Shin Urayasu Music Marche

Date and time: July 3 (Wed.), 2 to 3 p.m. (venue opens at 1:30 p.m.)Eligibility: Elementary school children and over, 200 people on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Op. 19-1 Andante con moto from Songs Without Words, Felix Mendelssohn and other songs (Misora Ozaki [piano])Fee: ¥1,000 (reserved seating only)

Let’s Enjoy Music!Let’s Enjoy Music!

For All EventsApplication: For 1., 3., and 4.: Apply with Urayasu Concert Hall directly or by phone (Tel: 382-3035) or at the Urayasu Concert Hall website (URL: http://www.urayasu-concerthall.jp) from 9 a.m. on February 16 (Sat.); for 2.: Apply with Urayasu Concert Hall directly or by phone (Tel: 382-3035) from 9 a.m. on February 23 (Sat.)Inquiries: Urayasu Concert Hall

Set Up Tabletop Hearing Loops to Support those with Hearing Difficulties

Complete the Designated Procedures for Disposal of Motor Scooters and Light Motor Vehicles by April 1

No. 262 March 1, 2019

http://www.city.urayasu.lg.jp

Published by the City of Urayasu1-1-1 Nekozane, Urayasu-shi,

Chiba 279-8501 047-351-1111

Population: 169,434Male: 83,022

Female: 86,412Households: 80,203

Foreign Residents: 4,026(As of January 31, 2019)

Population and No. of Households in Urayasu

No. 261 March 1, 2019

●Recyclable Waste Disposal Schedule for MarchCollection Area Bottles/Cans/PET plastic bottles

Newspapers/Magazines

Nekozane, Kitazakae, Todaijima Every Tue. Every Mon.

Horie, Higashino, Fujimi, Maihama Every Wed. Every Sat.

Kairaku, Mihama, Irifune, Hinode, Akemi Every Thu. Every Mon.

Tomioka, Imagawa, Benten, Tekkodori, Takasu, Minato, Chidori Every Fri. Every Sat.

* Please put out your garbage between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. It is against the rules to put it out earlier or later than this designated time as it could become a nuisance in your neighborhood.

* Bulky items will be collected separately on request by phone. Call the Bulky Items Reception Center, 305-4000. For inquiries, contact the Garbage-Free Section.

(ext. 14108)

(Urayasu City Hall 3F)Local Activities Promotion Section

A Stroll with the MayorEtsushi Uchida, Mayor of Urayasu City

Making public signs easier to understand

■ Certificate Issuance Service Offered at Even More Convenience Stores

Starting on February 15, 2019, the number of convenience stores offering certif icate issuance services using the My Number Card has increased. For more details, visit the city website or contact the number below. Inquiries: Civic Affairs Section, Tel: 712-6517

■ Returning and Exchanging Rental Fire Extinguishers

We are asking those who have rental f ire extinguishers to return them and exchange them for another type. Those who currently have fire extinguishers No. 1 to No. 120500 should bring them and a document confirming your name and address to the Fire Department or to any branch office between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Returns are accepted even on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.Inquiries: General Affairs Section, Fire Department Headquarters, Tel: 304-0142

■ Beware of Wild AnimalsThere have been reports of masked

palm civets and racoons in the city. If the damage to the environment caused by masked palm civets is conf irmed, then the city will capture and cull them to prevent further damage and to control their numbers. Please consult us if you are experiencing problems, such as damage to fruit in your yard. Additionally, please contact us if you spot a racoon.Inquiries: Environmental Health Section, Tel: 712-6492

With international sports events being held in Japan—the Rugby World Cup this year and the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games next year—there will sure to be many domestic and international tourists visiting our city. We would like those tourists to walk around Urayasu to experience the allures of our city.

We are currently reviewing the public signs around the city so residents and visitors can travel around smoothly.

Until now, we have been installing information boards for bus stops, public facilities, and cultural properties when updating the area around train stations and public facilities.

Unfortunately, the signs were not clear or easy to understand for everyone, because the design was different depending on the installation purpose, lack of consideration for the disabled, unthorough maintenance, and other factors.

There were also plans to create easy-to-understand signs around the Mihama and Irifune areas and other parts of the city when the Keiyo Line opened, but that has not been realized.

Learning from these mistakes, we are currently updating old information boards and signs based on the three basic principles of “a comfortable and smooth usage

environment,” “easy for anyone to use,” and “easy maintenance.”We are also considering creating multi-language signs from the perspective of

multiculturalism.As the first step in creating public information boards, we are installing digital

signage with touch-panel functions at train stations and looking to unify them with the bus location system that is already in operation.

In the digital signage, we plan to install not only a search function for public facilities but for restaurants and other community information as well.

The flow of people is what vitalizes a town. We will work to create a city with even more vitality by making public signs easier to understand.

■ Reopening of Indoor Swimming Pool and Customer Appreciation Day

Water replenishment and equipment inspection at the Indoor Swimming Pool, which began on February 12 has been completed and the pool will reopen at 9 a.m. on March 2 (Sat.).● Indoor Swimming Pool and

Customer Appreciation DayDate and time: March 2 (Sat.), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Note: Reception will close at 8 p.m. (Swim time ends at 8:45 p.m.) Usage is limited to a maximum of three hours.Location: Indoor Swimming Pool Eligibility: Children that are about 3 years of age or older (must not be wearing diapers) Program: The pool will be available free of charge. For more information, visit the Indoor Swimming Pool website (URL: http://www.urayasu-kousha.or.jp/taiiku/pool).Application: No application is necessary; simply come to the pool on the day of the event.Inquiries: Indoor Swimming Pool, Tel: 304-0030

■ UFRA Afternoon TeaDate and time: March 9 (Sat.), 4 to 5 p.m.Location: International Center (within Il Mare)Capacity: 20 people on a first-come, first-served basisProgram: Light meal and Bon-odor i (dance) with Urayasu Foreign Residents Association (UFRA) members

Application: From 8:30 a.m. on March 1 (Fri.), apply by telephone (Tel: 712-6247) to the UFRA Off ice (within the Local Activities Promotion Section)Inquiries: UFRA Office

■ A Meeting with Spring: Hanami Walk 2019Date and time: March 31 (Sun.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Reception: 9 to 9:30 a.m.)Location: Wakashio ParkProgram: 6 km walk through rows of flowering cherry trees and other locationsApplication: Apply in person or by phone (Tel: 712-6819) to the Sports Section (City Hall 7F) by 5 p.m. on March 29 (Fri.). Or apply at the venue on the day of the event.Note: Elementary school children and younger must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Please come to the venue on foot or by public transportation such as the bus.Inquiries: Office of the Liaison Council of the Sports Promotion Committee (within the Sports Section)

■ Workshops for Using the Training Rooms in Sports Park Gymnasium and Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium

You must attend this workshop at either facility to use the training rooms

in the facilities.Eligibility: People 16 years or olderCapacity: Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium: Six people per workshop; Sports Park Gymnasium: Ten people per workshop (first-come, first-served for both; childcare services may be available depending on the session)Application: Come directly to the venue or call the Sports Park Gymnasium (Tel: 355-1110) or the Chuo Mar tial Ar ts Gymnasium (Tel: 380-2100)Note: Please inquire for more details regarding workshop dates and times. If capacity is not exceeded on any given day, it is possible to participate on that day.Inquiries: Sports Park Gymnasium and Chuo Martial Arts Gymnasium

■ Making Onigirazu (Rice Ball Sandwich) and Miso Soup from Dashi (fish broth)Date and time: March 26 (Tue.), 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Hinode Kominkan (Public Hall)Eligibility: Elementary school children and older (children in third grade of elementary school or lower need to be accompanied by a legal guardian); 24 people on a first-come, first-served basisFee: ¥300 per personApplication: Apply by phone (Tel: 381-9059) to the Health Promotion Section from 9 a.m. on February 15 (Fri.)Inquiries: Health Promotion Section

Children who have difficulty spending time in a group setting because they are ill or recovering from an illness can be looked after on a temporary basis at the Childcare Service Room for Ill and Recovering Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu.” Advance registration is necessary.

● Registration date and time: March 16 (Sat.), 10 a.m. to noonLocation: Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital Childcare Service Room for Ill and Recovering Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu” (2-1-1 Tomioka)

Eligibility: Children from 3 months old to elementary school students who live in the city or attend a city-authorized nursery school, etc.What to bring: A copy of the child’s insurance card and other medical certificates, your Mother and Child Health Handbook, a pen, and a plastic bag to hold footwearNote: No application is required; simply come to the site on the day of the registration. Please use public transportation to come to the venue. Registrations are also accepted on other days. Contact the number below for more details.Inquiries: Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital Childcare Service Room for Ill and Recovering Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu,” Tel: 382-8001 (Nursery Schools and Kindergartens Affairs Section)

Registration for Childcare Service Room for Ill and Recovering Children “Mitsubachi Urayasu”

Digital signage, in front of Urayasu Station (image)