February, 2016 No. 348
Minato Monthly
Published by Minato City Hall
Published monthly by: Minato City Hall Tokyo
Tel: 03-3578-2111
Edited by: Public Relations Subsection,
Office of the Mayor, Minato City Hall
1-5-25, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8511
Tel: 03-3578-2992, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fax: 03-3578-2034
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/
Monthly circulation: 11,000 copies
Minato Call
CITY INFORMATION SERVICE
03-5472-3710
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 03-5777-8752
Minato at a Glance
What about enjoying a stroll
while viewing the four seasons?
Information on Filing Your Tax Return
The income tax system in Japan is based on self-assessment. Taxpayers must
calculate and report their income amount, tax base amount, amount of tax, etc. of
the year, and pay tax accordingly.
If you are required to file a tax return for 2015, please submit your tax return to
the tax office for your address and pay the required taxes.
Tax items
2015 tax return deadline and
payment due date
Date of tax payment by
transfer account
Income tax and special income tax
for reconstruction
March 15
April 20
Consumption tax and local consumption tax
March 31
April 25
The tax office has an assistance corner for filling out tax returns. When you visit
the office, bring an interpreter if you need help with Japanese.
Telephone
Period
Shiba Tax Office, 5F
meeting room
Location
5-8-1
Shiba
Address
03-3455-0551
February 15
to March 15
Azabu Tax Office
Annex, meeting room
3-3-5
Nishi-azabu
03-3403-0591
February 16
to March 15
Hours
Venue opens 8:30 a.m.
Submissions/consultations
from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: The reception desk may close early if it is crowded, so please come by 4 p.m.
For general inquiries about national taxes, please refer to the National Tax Agency
website, http://www.nta.go.jp, or direct your inquiry to the Tax Counsel Office.
Inquires in English: Tax Counsel Office of the Tokyo Regional Taxation
Bureau, tel. 03-3821-9070, weekdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Resident status
Japan’s Income Tax Law provides the scope of taxable income in accordance with
your resident status. It is classified as resident or non-resident. Residents are further divided into non-permanent residents and permanent residents.
Resident: A person who has a domicile in Japan or has had place of residence
in Japan for one year or more.
a) Non-permanent resident: A resident who is not a Japanese national and has
lived in Japan for less than five years in the last decade.
b) Permanent resident: A resident other than a non-permanent resident
Non-resident: A person other than a resident
Classification
Resident
Income from sources in Japan
Paid in Japan
Non-permanent resident
Taxable
Permanent
resident
Taxable
Non-resident
Paid abroad
Income from sources abroad
Paid in Japan
Paid abroad
Taxable
Taxable
Amount wired to
Japan is taxable
Taxable
Taxable
Taxable
Taxable in principle
Not taxable
Who needs to file a tax return?
A. Resident
1) An employment income earner
a) Your total employment income receipts exceeded ¥20 million
b) Your employment income was paid abroad
c) You received employment income from one payer in Japan and your total
amount of various kinds of income other than employment or retirement income
exceeded ¥200,000
d) You received employment income from two or more payers, and your employment income receipts, excluding employment income subject to year-end adjustment, and the total of various kinds of income other than employment and retirement
income exceeded ¥200,000
e) Others
2) You earned only miscellaneous income from a public pension
You have a balance remaining after subtracting income deductions from miscellaneous income received from public pensions.
Note: You don't need to file a tax return if your earnings from public pensions is
¥4 million or less.
3) You earned income other than employment income
You have a balance remaining after the tax credit for dividends is subtracted from
the amount of tax calculated based on the amount of total income minus income
deductions.
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Minato Monthly is delivered with The Japan Times/International New York Times on the first of each month. It is also available at municipal facilities, post offices and subway stations
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The articles appearing in the Minato Monthly are also found on Minato City Web:
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Note: You don’t need to file a tax return if your earnings from public pensions is
¥4 million or less and the amount of income excluding the income from public
pensions is ¥200,000 or less.
School Indoor Swimming Pools Open to the
Public
B. Non-resident
1) You had income from sources in Japan, such as income from a business carried
on in Japan, income from the disposal of assets situated in Japan, or income from
rent for the use of real estate located in Japan.
2) You had domestic source income from salaries, wages, or other remuneration
received for personal services performed in Japan, and taxes for those salaries,
etc. were not withheld at the source in Japan.
The following school swimming pools are open to residents and workers in
Minato City. Please come to enjoy swimming and keep you healthy.
Schedule
*ES: elementary school, JHS: junior high school
New requirement for “Assets and Liability Reporting”
Reforms to the tax system in FY 2015 resulted in revision of the former zaisan
oyobi saimu no meisaisho, or Assets and Liability Statement. If you meet any of
the following criteria, you must now submit a zaisan saimu chosho, or Assets and
Liability Reporting under the new system.
Who needs to file the report: A person who needs to submit an income tax
return and fall under either 1 or 2 below.
1. Your gross income and the amount of timber income for the year totals
¥20 millions or more.
2. Your assets as of Dec. 31 of the applicable tax year total ¥300 millions or more,
or you have assets subject to the exit tax* valued at ¥100 millions or more in total.
For more information about the consumption tax return, please see the Minato
Monthly Web.
Traffic Personal Accidental Insurance for
City Residents
Please take out a policy of Traffic Personal Accidental Insurance for city residents.
City residents can purchase this insurance for a small fee and if a policyholder is
insured in a road accident, she/he will receive the insurance depends on the situation.
Also a membership of a Bike Liability Insurance Plan is available.
If you inflict injury on someone or break someone’s belonging because of a bike
accident or while in your possession, use, or hands of a wheelchair for disabled,
the legal damages will be paid.
For more information, please see the brochure at each Regional City Offices.
Note: You cannot pay only for a bike liability insurance plan.
Eligibility: Minato City residents as of April 1, 2016
Insurance term: Midnight on April 1, 2016 to midnight on March 31, 2017
Application: Fill out an application form and pay the premium. The application
form is available at Regional City Offices, banks, credit unions,
Yucho Banks, and post offices. Please apply between February 1 and March 31.
If you pay at banking facilities, please pay by March 22.
Insurance plan and premium
M: million
Plan
Insurance cost per year
Maximum payment
amount
A
Accidental Insurance A
￥1,000
￥1.5M
B
Accidental Insurance B
￥1,700
￥3.5M
C
Accidental Insurance C
￥2,900
￥6M
AJ
Accidental Insurance A and Bike Liability
Insurance
￥1,300
￥1.5M and ￥10M
BJ
Accidental Insurance B and Bike Liability
Insurance
￥2,000
￥3.5M and ￥10M
CJ
Accidental Insurance C and Bike Liability
Insurance
￥3,200
￥6M and ￥10M
Note: Please pick one course, you are unable to enroll multiple courses.
SJNK 15-13012, authorized on January 7, 2016
Section in charge: Collaboration Project Subsection
Inquiries: Minato call. 03-5472-3710
Konan, Hommura, and
Akasaka ES
Thursday and Friday
5 to 8 p.m.
Onarimon JHS
Tuesday to Friday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Takamatsu and Koryo JHS
Thursday and Friday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and an
opening day coinciding with a
holiday, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3
p.m., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and 6 to
8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday only, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., 3:30 to
5:30 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m.
Odaiba Gakuen Koyo JHS
Thursday and Friday between July 21 and August 31, 1:30 to 3:30
p.m. and 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Verify the opening schedule at each swimming pool, municipal facilities, or Minato City Web before you
go. The schedule may change due to school events.
Fee
Fee for two hours: ¥400 for adults and ¥100 for first to ninth graders.
- Admission is free for city residents aged 65 and over, disabled people, and
children preschool age or younger.
- The first and third Sundays are admission free days for Minato City residents.
The second and fourth Saturdays are admission free for first to ninth grade students who live in Minato City.
A registration card is required for ninth graders and over. If you don't have a
registration card, bring your ID that shows your residence or workplace in Minato
City. We will make the registration card on the site.
Note
- Swimming caps and swimwear must be worn.
- Children up to 36 months old and infants with diapers are not allowed.
- Third graders and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Night usage: First to ninth grade students must be taken/picked up by an adult.
- Parking for vehicles and bikes is not available.
Section in charge: Sports Promotion Subscetion
Inquiries: Minato Call, 03-5472-3710
Notice on Children Enrolling in ES/JHS in
April 2016
*ES: elementary school, JHS: junior high school
The Secretariat of the Board of Education sent the enrollment notification,
shugaku tsuchisho to eligible families. You need to submit the document to school
on the first day of school. If you have not received the notification or have lost it,
please contact us.
Eligible children
1. Children entering the first grade of ES: born between April 2, 2009 and
April 1, 2010
2. Children entering the first grade of JHS born between April 2, 2003 and
April 1, 2004
* If the child will go to a national school, Tokyo metropolitan government-run
school, or private school, please submit the permission form to enter the school.
* If the child has foreign nationality and the guardian wishes to enroll her/him in
a public ES/JHS, please contact us.
Inquiries: School Administration Support Subsection, tel. 03-3578-2726 to 2729
Please Be a Member of Minato Town Forum
Minato Town Forum is an organization for Minato City residents, workers, and
students. Please join the Minato Town Forum to discuss about the city administration and offer your recommendation to the city.
For more information, please see the Minato Monthly Web.
Section in charge: Planning Subsection
Inquiries: Minato Call, 03-5472-3710
Plaza Shimmei Hina-matsuri
Let’s experience Japanese culture and special hina-matsuri food.
Date: February 27
Place: Plaza Shimmei, 1-6-7 Hamamatsucho
Program: * 1) and 2): Minato City residents only and a reservation is required. Call 03-3436-2500 or
visit Plaza Shimmei by February 13.　1) Kimono experience: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring a complete set of kimono. Ask
about lending. Free
2) Flower arrangement experience: 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. ¥500
3) Tea ceremony: Noon, ¥150　4) Concert: 2 p.m. free
Inquiries: Plaza Shimmei
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Azabu Play Park
Azabu Adventure and Play Area Project
Children can play and challenge their potential under play leaders. Please join us.
Date & time: February 11, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Arisugawanomiya Memorial Park, shine or little rain
Come to the venue directly on the day. If you want to make sure we are holding the
event, call 03-5472-3710 after 9:30 a.m. on the day.
Section in charge: Community Development Support Subsection of Azabu
Regional City Office.
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BULLETIN BOARD
MIA Minato International Association
Toei Kita-aoyama 1-chome Apt. No.3
1-6-3-B1 Kita-aoyama 107-0061
Tel: 03-6440-0233 Fax: 03-6440-0234
[email protected]
http://www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp/
Programs may change without notice.
●●Japanese Conversation Partner
This is the program for foreign people
who are looking for the opportunity to
speak Japanese. Please participate in
the orientation. Participation fee is free.
Date: Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m. to noon
Place: MIA
Application: MIA, reservations are
reguired
●●Welcome come to Minato City
“Coffee Morning”
Please come to enjoy chatting. Coffee
will be served. Free for participation. If
you are having difficulty finding the information you need, we can help you.
Date: Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to noon
Place: MIA
Participation fee is free.
Application: MIA
●●LCJ, Let’s Chat in Japanese
Date: Feb. 13, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Space D of Mita NN Hall,
4-1-23 Shiba
We offer the opportunity to speak Japanese and to make new friends. Please
come and join us.
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✓ All events listed on this page are conducted in Japanese except MIA events.
Minato Monthly Editorial Desk, Public Relations Subsection, Office of the Mayor, Minato City Hall
http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/e/kuse/koho/minatomonthly/index.html
Tel: 03-3578-2992, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fax: 03-3578-2034
Place: Space D of Mita NN Hall,
4-1-23 Shiba
Speaker: Mr. Paul Price
Topic: Japan from the Outside and Inside
Capacity: 40 people
Fee: ¥500 or ¥200 with student ID
Mr. Paul Price will speak on the topic.
There's free discussion time available
following his speech.
From Global Community Planning Subsection
◆The 29th exhibition of calligraphy and painting works
By elementary and junior high school students from Chaoyang District, Beijing
and Minato City
Schedule:
1)February 2 to 11 excluding 9, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: Takanawa Civic Center, 2F gallery
2) February 13 to 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Shimmei Iki-iki Plaza, gallery
Inquiries: 03-3578-2565
Kissport Events and Announcements
◆Cultural photo exhibition in cooperation with the Embassy of Greece
“Marathon-Bridge between Ancient and Modern World”
Date & time: February 1 to 12, Office hours only
Place: The Lobby of Minato City Hall
Inquiries: 03-3578-2046
Minato Sports, Community, Culture, and Health
Foundation
Tel: 03-5770-6837 Fax: 03-5770-6884
http://www/kissport.or.jp
Programs may change without notice.
●●Plum Festival
Enjoy an early spring day with pretty
plum blossoms, koto melodies, and traditional outdoor tea ceremony.
Date & time: Feb. 19 and 20, 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Canceled if it rains.
Place: Plum grove in Shiba Park
Fee: ¥300 for tea and sweets
●●Noh Seminar
Date & time: March 4 at 7 to 8:50 p.m.
Place: #1 Meeting Room at Akasaka
Civic Center
Eligibility: Residents, workers, and
students in Minato City
Fee: ¥1,000
Reservation: Call 03-5413-7552 after
Feb. 5, English or Japanese
◆Photo exhibition to celebrate the 25th Slovenia's Statehood Day
“Kurent and Namahage, The Spring Festival from Ptuj to Japan”
Date & time: February 13; 1 to 7 p.m., 14 to 17; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 18; 9 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Place: Takanawa Civic Center, gallery
Fee: free
Inquiries: 03-3578-2565
Walking Tour in English
Total: 243,977
Japanese residents..........................................225,491
Male 105,157 Female 120,334
Registered foreign residents.............................18,486
Male 9,835
Female 8,651
Please join our walking tour by Minato City volunteer tourguides in English.
1) Glimpses of life in Roppongi
Date: February 11, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meeting place: la, lb, and lc exits of Roppongi sta. of Hibiya line, nearer
Roppongi Hills
Visit Roppongi Hills, Azabu-juban, Zempuku-ji, etc.
2) Flower and garden appreciation
Date: February 11, 1:45 to 4 p.m.
Meeting place: At KIOSK of the north exit of JR Hamamatsucho Sta.
Visit Kyu Shiba-rikyu Gardens and Zojo-ji
Eligibility: A person who understands English and can walk at least two hours
including slopes and steps *Maximum two people per application
Reservation: Tel. 03-6737-9343 at JTB Corporate Sales Inc., call by February 8
Section in charge: Tourism Policy Subsection
Minato Public Health Center Schedule for February
Himawari Medical Facilities Consultation Service
●●LRJ, Let’s Rediscover Japan
Date: Feb. 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Population
of
Minato City
As of January 1, 2016
TEL 03-5285-8181, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp
Eligibility: Registered residents or registered foreign residents of Minato City
Minato Public Health Center: Tel. 03-6400-0083
Minato City Resident Health Checkup
All residents to undergo a physical examination, urine analysis, chest X-ray, bloodpressure check, and blood test. Certain residents are to undergo an electrocardiogram examination.
Additional checkup: Osteoporosis examinations for female recipients of the Minato City resident health checkup who are 30 or 35 years old and have not had a
medical checkup in five years.
Appointment for HIV test: 03-6400-0081
HIV/STD test
Eligibility
City residents aged between
30 and 39 born in March
Limited to 70 people daily
Exam. date
Check in time:
8:45 to 10:30a.m.
Exam. results
available
Check in: 1 to 2 p.m.
Wed. 3/9
Wed. 4/13
Wed. 3/23
Wed. 4/27
Location
Minato Public
Health Center
The result is the next examination day at the Minato Public Health Center
Eligibility
Examination date
Time
Open to all
Thursdays,2/18, 3/3, 3/17
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Eligibility
Date
Time
Date of preference in Weekdays in
March
8:30 to 9:30 a.m
Wednesdays, 3/9, 3/23
2 to 2:45p.m.
Place
Minato Public Health Center
Other examinations
Stomach, colon cancer
Residents aged 35 or older
Osteoporosis
Minato City residents aged 20 and over
who have not received this exam. in the
past 5 years. *capacity 20 people
*individuals receiving osteoporosis
treatment are not eligible
Checkup and consultation for babies/
infants in October
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Capacity: 20 people
An eligible must receive the notification
- 4-month-old: Born in November, 2015
- 18-month-old: Born in August, 2014
- 3-year-old: Born in February, 2013
Place
Kokoro to karada no Genki plaza
3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku
Minato Public Health Center
Note: You need to apply and make an appointment in advance
Inquiries and appointment: Health Service Center, 1-4-10 Mita,
tel. 03-6400-0083
Kokoro to Karada no Genki Plaza: 3-6-15 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku
Inquires in English; Minato Call, 03-5472-3710
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February
BS: Book-start, ST: Storytelling, FS: Film screening, D: DVD theater, CD: CD concert
Date Day
Time
Place/
capacity
Program
2
Tue.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
BS ★
2
Tue.
2:40 to 3 p.m.
ST
Warm Kotatsu
White Nights - 1957, Italy/France, 102 min.
6
Sat.
*2 to 3:45 p.m.
FS
7
Sun.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
BS ★
7
Sun.
*2 to 4:05 p.m.
8
Mon. 2 to 3 p.m.
FS
Daiba
Daiba
Takanawa/40
Minato
Seven Pounds - 2008, U.S. 123 min.
Azabu/30
BS ★
Azabu
10
Wed. 2:30 to 3 p.m.
ST
Let's Wait for Tonton
Konan
10
Wed. 3 to 3:30 p.m.
ST
Almost Spring
Akasaka
10
Wed. 3 to 4 p.m.
Making your scrunch ☆１
T.A./10
11
Thu.
10:30 to 11 a.m.
ST
A Snowman Falling Down
Takanawa
11
Thu.
*Noon to 1 p.m.
D
Professional Work Style #23 - 2009, Japan, 43 min.
Mita/60
11
Thu.
*2 to 4:10 p.m.
FS
The Great Debaters - 2007, U.S., 128 min.
13
Sat.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
BS ★
Takanawa/40
Takanawa
13
Sat.
11 to 11:20 a.m.
ST
Warm Kotatsu
Minato
13
Sat.
11 to 11:30 a.m.
ST
Cactus Snow Play
Mita
13
Sat.
2 to 2:30 p.m.
ST
13
Sat.
*2 to 4 p.m.
FS
13
Sat.
*2 to 3:55 p.m.
FS
13
Sat.
3 to 3:30 p.m.
ST
14
Sun.
*2 to 3 p.m.
Takanawa
Akasaka/35
Gugu is a Cat - 2008, Japan
Konan/45
Gloves
Minato
Violin and Harp Concert
Azabu/30
14
Sun.
*2 to 4:20 p.m.
FS
16
Tue.
1 to 2 p.m.
BS ★, ☆2
T.A.
17
Wed. 10:30 to 11 a.m.
ST
A Kitty's Food
Mita
17
Wed. 10:30 to 11 a.m.
ST
Everybody Pon
17
Wed. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
BS ★
Akasaka
17
Wed. 11 a.m. to noon
BS ★
Mita
17
Wed. 3:15 to 4 p.m.
BS ★
Konan
17
Wed. *6 to 7:45 p.m.
19
Fri.
*2 to 3:20 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet - 1968, Italy, 138 min.
Minato/90
Konan
FS
Rashomon - 1957, Japan, 88 min.
Azabu/30
FS
The Lodger - 1927, England, 80 min.
Takanawa/40
20
Sat.
11 to 11:20 a.m.
ST
Hedgehog Mom
Minato
20
Sat.
*2 to 3:45 p.m.
FS
Unhook the Stars - 1996, U.S., 105 min.
Akasaka/35
20
Sat.
3 to 3:30 p.m.
ST
A Snowman's Head
Minato
21
Sun.
2 to 2:30 p.m.
ST
The Secret Girl's Day
Akasaka
21
Sun.
*2 to 3:30 p.m.
FS
Miracle of Marcelino - 1955, Spain, 87 min.
Mita/60
21
Sun.
2:30 to 3 p.m.
ST
Sweet Mochi
Azabu
23
Tue.
10 to 11:30 a.m.
ST
For expectant mom
Minato
23
Tue.
11 to 11:30 a.m.
ST
I Found the Winter Sign ☆2
T.A.
T.A.: Takanawa Annex
Programs may change without notice.
* Doors open 30 min. before the starting time
☆１ First to 12 graders, call 03-3443-1666 for reservation
☆2 Check in at the 1F counter before you enter the plaza.
★ Book-start: Open to guardians of infants up to 12 month old who live in Minato City. City libraries will provideguardians with a 15-minute one-on-one briefing and a free picture book. Please bring your Mother-Child Record
Book with you.
Minato Collection 2016 Winter
February 1 to 29
The winter MINATO COLLECTION is now starting. During the concentrated
period of the COLLECTION, galleries, museums, and other venues in Minato City
are holding events in partnership with Minato City.
*The free shuttle bus is not in service this time.
For more information, please see the brochure or Minato
City Web.
Inquiries: Promotion of Art and Culture Subsection,
ext. 2342
28 venues participating in Minato Collection
AJINOMOTO FOUNDATION FOR DIETARY CULTURE THE DIETARY CULTURE
LIBRARY, Advertising Museum Tokyo, Isehan-Honten Museum of Beni, ITOCHU
AOYAMA ART SQUARE, NHK Museum of Broadcasting, Epson Aqua Park Shinagawa,
The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, Diplomatic Archives, Musée Tomo, Old Shimbashi
Station Railway History Exhibition Hall, News Art Park Hotel Tokyo, Institute of Nature
Study, National Museum of Nature and Science, The National Art Center, Tokyo, SUNTORY
MUSEUM of ART, TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Museum
of Fishery Sciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan
Teien Art Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library, Tokyo Midtown Design Hub,
TOTO GALLERY•MA, Nezu Museum, Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art,
Panasonic Shiodome Museum, FUJIFILM SQUARE, Museum of Logistics, Matsuoka
Museum of Art, Minato City Local History Museum
*An entrance fee is required at some facilities. Facilities may be closed even during the collection period.
Exhibition of Remains in Minato City
We introduce the Ogasawara Family’s mansion dwelling site and an achievement of
an excavation of old ruins.
Date: January 22 to May 18, closed Sundays, holidays, and third Thursday
Place: Minato Local History Museum
Sale of Recycled Bikes
Minato City sells good conditioned recycled bikes that are removed and repaired.
Date & time: Sunday, February 14, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
After 10:30 a.m. the drawing for the number to purchase will start.
Place: Minato Recycling and Management Office, Working Contact, 3-9-6
Moto-azabu
Price of bikes: Approximately ¥ 9,000
Number of bikes: About 20 *Minato residents have priority.
Inquiries: Minato Call, 03-5472-3710
New Service of Minato City Libraries
When you search a book through the internet or the smart phone, you can use “My
Bookshelf” service and reserve books.
More email addresses will have been added for reservations. This service will start
on March 1, Japanese only.
Inquiries: Library and Cultural Assets Section, tel. 03-3437-6621
J:COM Minato-Shinjuku
February
Ch. 11
Minato Quick Journal *20 min. program w/partly sign language and bilingual, it is
broadcasted in Chii Bus and Odaiba Rainbow Bus
10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.
<Azabu Fest> by Azabu Regional City Office
<Minato Information>
Introduction of Traffic Personal Accidental Insurance
Minato-ku Koho Topics, Topics in Minato City *30 min. program
10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 9 p.m.
<Public Announcement> Delivers important announcements, new information, or
events in Minato City.
1s t -: Challenge Community University
11th -: Radio transmission service of disaster prevention
21st -: Internet counselling service for children
Tales of Times Now Past by Photos
East Exit of Shinagawa Station
When the first railroad in Japan was opened between Shimbashi and
Yokohama in 1872, all railway tracks were built along the coast. Around the
area of Konan exit of Shinagawa Station was the ocean. Gun batteries at the
first Daiba to sixth Daiba were seen from Shinagawa Station which opened
in 1873.
Then the landfill of the ocean was developing, the area including two gun
batteries named “Konan” in 1965. The Immigration Office, a meat market,
and a sewage plant were only big buildings and few residences lived in
Konan.
After 1990s, skyscrapers and high-rise residences have been built, an
east and west access way was complete in 1998, and Shinagawa station for
Shinkansen was opened in 2003. This area is the huge office and residential
area now but bar streets where workers want to go after five still exist.
Past
Now
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2/ 1 to 2/ 5 : “Filing Tax Return” and “Walking Tour”
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Shinagawa Station, 1967
Answers of New Year Quiz
Q1) Tokyo Tower Q2) Futo Park
2016
3) Sakasa-icho
16.1.21 6:10:20 PM