Frequently Asked Questions and Official Answers
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Childbirth

‘  Childbirth

• What services are available until the birth of the baby at Health and Social Welfare Centers?  ƒNO.868„
  Services available for expecting mothers at Health and Social Welfare Centers are as follows. 1. Pa...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about the pregnancy registration form.  ƒNO.891„
  Following confirming your pregnancy you will be required to inform your local municipal office by co...
  
  

Child Care

‘  Child Care

• Where can I receive consultations on other child related matters?  ƒNO.861„
  The facilities at which you can receive consultations on child related matters will depend on the ag...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about child-rearing allowance(kodomo teate).  ƒNO.864„
  Qualifications for child-rearing allowance(kodomo teate) and how to apply are as follows. 1. Qualif...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about childcare allowances.  ƒNO.866„
  Childcare allowance is a system that provides support for single mothers bringing up children that h...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about health examinations and check-ups for new born babies.  ƒNO.875„
  There are health examinations and check-ups that your child should have after 3 months. We recommend...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about the pregnancy registration form.  ƒNO.891„
  Following confirming your pregnancy you will be required to inform your local municipal office by co...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about available scholarships at senior high schools in Kawasaki.  ƒNO.1378„
  Scholarships are provided for senior high school students with outstanding scholastic achievements w...
  
  
• Is there anywhere I can call to find out more about enroling children who cannot speak Japanese into school?  ƒNO.1389„
  The Comprehensive Education Center provides consultation on child education including the enrolment ...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about enroling foreign students or Japanese returnees that cannot speak Japanese into school and language classes.  ƒNO.1431„
  The Kawasaki Comprehensive Education Center provides comprehensive consultation on matters of child ...
  
  
• I would like to know about the application procedures for approved child care centers.   ƒNO.2125„
  1. Where to apply: Please apply at the health and social welfare center of your ward office (your di...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about subsidies for kindergartens.   ƒNO.1759„
  Day care subsidies are provided to assist guardians living in Kawasaki with children between the age...
  
  
• I would like to know about conditions of admission into approved child care centers.   ƒNO.2123„
  Children eligible for admission into approved child care centers are children of parents of which bo...
  
  
• I would like to know about application screening for admission into approved child care centers.   ƒNO.2124„
  Applicant screening will be implemented when the number of applications to each approved child care ...
  
  
• I would like to know about fees for approved child care centers.  ƒNO.2126„
  ŸMonthly child care fees are based on the age of the child on the first day of the month the child i...
  
  
• What openings are there for approved child care centers?   ƒNO.2127„
  Please contact the respective ward health and social welfare center or district health and social we...
  
  
• I would like to know more about 'Onakama' child care centers.   ƒNO.2128„
  Onakama' child care centers are child care facilities for children aged between six months and three...
  
  
• Is Kawasaki city planning an aid for preventive vaccination for uterine cervical cancer, vaccination of Hib vaccine as well as pediatric pneumococcal vaccine? If yes, from when is it planning to start?   ƒNO.3401„
  Regarding preventive vaccination for uterine cervical cancer, vaccination of Hib vaccine as well as ...
  
  
• I would like to know about the open days and day care hours of approved child care centers.   ƒNO.2729„
  Approved child care centers are open from Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays, national ho...
  
  

Schooling

‘  Schooling

• I would like information on elementary school and junior high school districts.  ƒNO.2139„
  For details on municipal elementary school and junior high school districts in Kawasaki, refer to th...
  
  

Coming-of-Age & Adult

Employment

Housing

‘  Housing

• I would like to find out more about public housing.  ƒNO.1036„
  The Kawasaki Public Housing Program is as follows. 1. Public housing system: A range of housing ...
  
  
• I would like to rent a house however do not have a joint guarantor, what can I do? (Is there any rental housing available for the elderly,foreign nationals or the physically challenged?)  ƒNO.1023„
  There is a housing support system in Kawasaki City. The details are as follows. 1. The system Th...
  
  
• How can I look for public rental housing?  ƒNO.1026„
  The following consultation counters for public housing tenancy applications and the Kawasaki City Ho...
  
  
• Who do I talk to when I want to confirm whether or not my condominium is safe when an earthquake occurs?  ƒNO.2144„
  The survey method and cost differs greatly depending on the extent of the survey carried out. E Fre...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about how I can apply for public housing.  ƒNO.1038„
  One may apply for public housing as per below. 1. Necessary documents: Application form attached to...
  
  

Marriage

Moving

‘  Moving

• I would like to know the procedure for changing entries like address on my drivers' license.   ƒNO.3159„
  Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department holds jurisdiction over any procedures in relation to driverf...
  
  
• I would like to find out more about enroling foreign students or Japanese returnees that cannot speak Japanese into school and language classes.  ƒNO.1431„
  The Kawasaki Comprehensive Education Center provides comprehensive consultation on matters of child ...
  
  
• I would like to know how to dispose of general waste.   ƒNO.1753„
  The waste collected as general waste includes followings: Kitchen refuse, paper waste, branches/wood...
  
  
• What should I do about my water, telephone, electricity, and gas when I move house?   ƒNO.1773„
  1. Water Please call your nearest Waterworks Bureau Service Center 4 to 5 days prior to the date you...
  
  
• I would like to know about the disposal method for the four home appliance items specified under the Home Appliances Recycling Law.   ƒNO.1754„
  As of April 1st, 2001, the four home appliance items specified under the Home Appliance Recycling La...
  
  

Retirement

Hazard/Accident

‘  Hazard/Accident

• What should I say when reporting a fire or an emergency?  ƒNO.1350„
  When reporting an emergency please ensure you do the following. 1. State clearly what the emergency...
  
  

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