The Kagoshima Prefecture Board of Education is carrying out a preliminary questionnaire in preparation for the main questoinnaire that will be carried out to understand the needs related to the Evening Junior Schools.

If there is anyone around you who would like to attend the Evening Junior School, please ask them to help us in answering the questionnaire.

How to participate in the preliminary questionnaire

① By Internet:

Please answer directly using the「Kagoshima Prefecture Electronic Application System」, which can be found at the following website address:

https://shinsei.pref.kagoshima.jp/SksJuminWeb/EntryForm?id=1lgqb5Vo

② By Fax:

Please answer on the questionnaire sheet, and fax to the following number: 099-286-5669

Contact Information:

Kagoshima Prefecture Education Bureau, Compulsory Education Department

TEL: 099-286-5300

Please see the Kagoshima Prefecture Board of Education website below for more information.

http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ba04/yakanchugaku.html

Organizer: Japan Federation of Bar Associations

Time and date: 13:00 - 16:00, March 18th and 19th, 2022

Method of consultation: Online consultation via Zoom (consultation time: around 45 minutes per person)

Languages available for consultation: Japanese, English, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Spanish

Consultation is free, but an appointment is required.

For further details, please look at link below.

Japan Federation of Bar Associations URL

https://www.nichibenren.or.jp/event/year/2022/220318_0319.html

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport have made the 'Guide to Looking for a Home' in 14 different languages for foreigners to use as a reference when looking for a home in Japan.

The guide includes basic knowledge and useful information for property searching in Japan, such as how to search for a property, contract procedures, and things to be aware of after moving out. Please use this guidebook as a reference when looking for a home.

https://www.mlit.go.jp/jutakukentiku/house/jutakukentiku_house_tk3_000017.html?fbclid=IwAR0TsmKShOGEe3zAfRec6u_N0UQyDR25qoBpAsQbO3VGaiAzi8nwF1zXKh8

In addition, the 'Apartment Search Guidebook' (leaflet) has also been printed in easy-to-understand Japanese. This leaflet provides key information that can be used when looking for a home to rent, as well as introducing real-estate websites that are available in foreign languages.

Please use the 'Guide to Looking for a Home' together with the 'Apartment Search Guidebook'.

https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001334734.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2n-Zar2ceeDvNt2kI8G9BAb-0_aWtpdRuia_xTla9rhqPg-IRobG584KM

This is an important announcement from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

A new benefit has been implemented to help support single-parent households. Have you completed the paperwork yet?

Please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's website homepage (link below) for more information about who is eligible for this benefit and more detailed information about the benefit.

https://mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11456.html

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Justice 'Call Centre'

0120-400-903 (Monday-Friday 9:00~18:00)

Please enquire at the counter in charge of the 'Special Benefit to Support Families Raising Children (Single-parent families)' at the City Hall or the Town/Village Office where you live.

A list of testing facilities for own-expense PCR test of Covid-19 is posted on the web site of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare(MHLW), and on the web site of Kagoshima Prefectural Government.

Analyzing method, testing fee and the availability of issuing negative certificate depend on each facilities. You are advised to inquire to the facility directly beforehand.

Kagoshima Prefectural Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents is ready to help you apply the testing. Please feel free to contact 070-7662-4541.

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare　URL

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/covid19-jihikensa_00001.html

Kagoshima Prefectural Government　URL

https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/jihipcr.html