Caution about COVID-19

Now, the new type of coronavirus is spreading beyond country borders. What we should do in daily life is washing hands and gargling in proper manner. Putting a mask is also important to avoid the outbreak of the virus. Here is the CDC’s video introducing how to wash your hands.

 

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Hirakata Now provides you with various and useful information regarding Hirakata City.

I hope this website would be helpful for you to learn Hirakata City.

 

Hirakata City Guidebook for Foreigners: We Love Hirakata

Hirakta City Hall (HCH) publishes a city guidebook titled “We Love Hirakata” for foreign residents to learn daily life in Hirakata. The guidebook introduces what HCH can do for foreign residents and provides various information regarding school, bin collection, taxes, national pension and so on. It is written in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“We Love Hirakata” is available at HCH or Hirakata Fundation for Culture and International Exchange. Or, you can also download it from the HCH’s official website (PDF).

Please use the guidebook for your daily life in Hirakata.

 

Hirakata Disaster Prevention Manual: How Can We Protect Ourselves from Natural Disasters?

Hirakata Disaster Prevention Manual titled “How Can We Protect Ourselves from Natural Disasters?” has been completed. The manual introduces what to do in natural disasters and how to evacuate to a local shelter. It is downloadable in a form of PDF. To download, please click here.

 

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The Social Security and Tax Number System

The Social Security and Tax Number System starts from October 1st 2015. In this system, your 12-digit individual number is determined on October 5th and is informed to you by a paper notification.

For further information about the Social Security and Tax Number System, a new page has been opened (Click Here).

 

Free English, Chinese, and Korean Interpreter Service for Medical Needs Starts from June 2015

Hirakata City Hall has started a free interpreter service for foreigners who need medical care at hospitals and clinics. The service dispatches a voluntary interpreter who have has taken part in training programmes for a medical interpreter to a medical institution. To use the free interpreter service, apply at the medical institution where you see a doctor. For further information about the interpreter service, visit HCH’s website (Free Interpreter Service for Medical Needs) and a leaflet about the free interpreter service. The leaflet is available at Kenko Somuka located on the 2nd floor of the HCH’s annex building.