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Medical Institution & Hospital
Where can I find out information about hospitals that provide emergency medical treatment during the evening and on holidays?
NO.716
The Emergency Medical Information Center provides information on hospitals and clinics, except on de...
I would like to find out more about the kind of treatment available and the hours I can receive treatment at the medical institutions near me.
NO.718
For information on the type of treatment available and the hours of local medical institutions, plea...
I would like to find out more about health check-ups for infants.
NO.872
Times, locations and notices relating to infant health check-ups are as follows. We recommend that...
I would like to find out more about parental classes.
NO.879
1. Parental classes held at health and social welfare centers The classes provide an opportunity to ...
I would like some information on municipal hospitals (Kawasaki Hospital and Ida Hospital) in Kawasaki.
NO.2137
The overviews of "Kawasaki Municipal Hospital "and "Kawasaki Municipal Ida Hospital " are as follo...
I would like to know how to get to Kawasaki Municipal Tama Hospital.
NO.2145
1@Access by Train It is 3 minutes' walk from Noborito Station on the JR and the Odakyu Lines. A...
I would like to know the contact details for municipal hospitals and clinics.
NO.2110
Municipal hospitals and clinics in Kawasaki are as follows. As the contents of medical services and...
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Emergency & Ambulance
Where can I find out information about hospitals that provide emergency medical treatment during the evening and on holidays?
NO.716
The Emergency Medical Information Center provides information on hospitals and clinics, except on de...
I would like to find out more about the kind of treatment available and the hours I can receive treatment at the medical institutions near me.
NO.718
For information on the type of treatment available and the hours of local medical institutions, plea...
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First Aid
I would like to know how to give artificial respiration to a sick or injured person who has dentures.
NO.2138
If the dentures of the sick or injured person are about to come out, remove them. If they are firmly...
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Infectious Disease
Can foreign residents receive free of charge child vaccinations (Periodic vaccinations)?
NO.687
Foreign residents are able to receive periodic vaccinations free of charge only if they are register...
Child immunization: I was born in 1976. I heard that people at our age are vulnerable to polio. I would like to know how to receive polio immunization together with my child.
NO.2115
Those who were born between 1975 and 1977 are less immune to polio than those who were born in other...
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Vaccination
I would like to find out more about health examinations and check-ups for new born babies.
NO.875
There are health examinations and check-ups that your child should have after 3 months. We recommend...
Can foreign residents receive free of charge child vaccinations (Periodic vaccinations)?
NO.687
Foreign residents are able to receive periodic vaccinations free of charge only if they are register...
I would like to know about the location and cost of vaccinations (periodic vaccinations) for my child.
NO.2686
The locations and costs of periodic vaccinations are as follows. 1. BCG @@(1) Location: Ward health ...
Child immunization: I was born in 1976. I heard that people at our age are vulnerable to polio. I would like to know how to receive polio immunization together with my child.
NO.2115
Those who were born between 1975 and 1977 are less immune to polio than those who were born in other...
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?
NO.3401
Regarding preventive vaccination for uterine cervical cancer, vaccination of Hib vaccine as well as ...
I would like to know about vaccinations for travelling abroad.
NO.2685
You many need to present some vaccination certificates depending on the destination country in order...
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Health & Fitness
Where can I go to receive consultations on child development and discipline?
NO.859
Consultation on the subject of child development and discipline is provided at the following facilit...
I would like to find out more about health check-ups for infants.
NO.872
Times, locations and notices relating to infant health check-ups are as follows. We recommend that...
Can foreign residents receive free of charge child vaccinations (Periodic vaccinations)?
NO.687
Foreign residents are able to receive periodic vaccinations free of charge only if they are register...
Child immunization: I was born in 1976. I heard that people at our age are vulnerable to polio. I would like to know how to receive polio immunization together with my child.
NO.2115
Those who were born between 1975 and 1977 are less immune to polio than those who were born in other...
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Health Checkup
I would like to find out more about cancer examinations available in Kawasaki.
NO.586
Cancer examinations conducted by Kawasaki City are as follows. 1. Cancer examinations: (1) Stom...
I would like to know about uterus cancer screenings.
NO.2111
Uterus cancer screenings in Kawasaki City are as follows: 1. Includes: Consultation, examination, c...
I would like to know about breast cancer screenings.
NO.2112
Breast cancer screenings in Kawasaki City are as follows: 1 Includes: Consultation, examination, pa...
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Food Safety & Poisoning
I would like to know about how to prevent food poisoning.
NO.2684
As far as bacterial food poisoning is concerned, you can prevent the majority of food poisoning if y...
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Health and Social Welfare Center
Where can I go to receive consultations on child development and discipline?
NO.859
Consultation on the subject of child development and discipline is provided at the following facilit...
What services are available until the birth of the baby at Health and Social Welfare Centers?
NO.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 health check-ups for infants.
NO.872
Times, locations and notices relating to infant health check-ups are as follows. We recommend that...
I would like to find out more about parental classes.
NO.879
1. Parental classes held at health and social welfare centers The classes provide an opportunity to ...
Can foreign residents receive free of charge child vaccinations (Periodic vaccinations)?
NO.687
Foreign residents are able to receive periodic vaccinations free of charge only if they are register...
Child immunization: I was born in 1976. I heard that people at our age are vulnerable to polio. I would like to know how to receive polio immunization together with my child.
NO.2115
Those who were born between 1975 and 1977 are less immune to polio than those who were born in other...
I cannot keep my pet anymore, so I would like to consult about it.
NO.2683
If you cannot keep your dog or other pet animal, please try to find a new owner. Please find a happy...
I would like to know about precautions when keeping a dog.
NO.2682
If you keep a 90-day or older dog, you have to register your dog for the lifetime of the dog and hav...
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Others
I would like to know about HIV antibody (AIDS) testing.
NO.704
It is possible to get anonymous and free of charge HIV antibody testing. HIV related consultations ...
I have just returned home from overseas and have diarrhea, stomach pains, and a fever, and am worried that I may have picked up an infection. Where should I contact?
NO.706
It is possible that you have dysentery, amoebic dysentery, cholera, typhoid, or malaria. If you show...
I found an injured or sick wild animal/bird, what should I do?
NO.2680
Please bring it to the Yumemigasaki Zoo Park. It will be given medical treatment and rehabilitation....
My pet has run away. I would like to know whether there is any information on it.
NO.2687
Please contact the ward health and social welfare center or the Animal Protection Center. The center...
I want to speak to someone about removing a honeycomb/wasps' nest.
NO.2114
Please contact the Health and Social Welfare Center/Public Health and Sanitation Section in your war...
Infants and Children
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Childbirth
I would like to learn about the Lump-sum Childbirth Allowance for those on@National Health Insurance.
NO.2147
When woman participating in National Health Insurance gives birth, she shall receive a Lump Sum Chil...
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Maternity Class & Child-rearing Support Group
I would like to find out more about parental classes.
NO.879
1. Parental classes held at health and social welfare centers The classes provide an opportunity to ...
I would like to know the contact details for mother exchange groups in my area.
NO.2119
The following associations promote exchange between mothers. 1 Child raising groups As all ward He...
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Maternity Passbook
I would like to find out more about health check-ups for infants.
NO.872
Times, locations and notices relating to infant health check-ups are as follows. We recommend that...
I would like to find out more about the pregnancy registration form.
NO.891
Following confirming your pregnancy you will be required to inform your local municipal office by co...
I would like to know how to receive Mother and Child Health Handbook (boshi-techo).
NO.2122
Please submit a pregnancy registration form at the Mother and Child Health Handbook issue counter. ...
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Maternity Checkup
I would like to find out more about parental classes.
NO.879
1. Parental classes held at health and social welfare centers The classes provide an opportunity to ...
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Infant & Child Health Checkup
I would like to find out more about health check-ups for infants.
NO.872
Times, locations and notices relating to infant health check-ups are as follows. We recommend that...
I would like to find out more about health examinations and check-ups for new born babies.
NO.875
There are health examinations and check-ups that your child should have after 3 months. We recommend...
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Medical Financial Aid for Children
I would like to find out more about subsidies for medical costs for single parent families.
NO.802
The single parent family medical cost support system subsidizes the cost of medical treatment for si...
I would like to find out more about subsidies for child medical treatment.
NO.1770
The childrenfs medical care subsidy system subsidizes the cost of medical treatment covered by the c...
I would like to know about the income limit for Program of Medical Expense Subsidy for Children.
NO.3399
There is an income limit for the applicant (guardian) regarding the children of over one year. EAppl...
I would like to know about the gDocument of income proofh required to apply for Program of Medical Expense Subsidy for Children.
NO.3400
There is an income limit for the applicant (guardian) regarding the children of over one year under ...
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Vaccination
I would like to find out more about health examinations and check-ups for new born babies.
NO.875
There are health examinations and check-ups that your child should have after 3 months. We recommend...
Can foreign residents receive free of charge child vaccinations (Periodic vaccinations)?
NO.687
Foreign residents are able to receive periodic vaccinations free of charge only if they are register...
I would like to know about the location and cost of vaccinations (periodic vaccinations) for my child.
NO.2686
The locations and costs of periodic vaccinations are as follows. 1. BCG @@(1) Location: Ward health ...
Child immunization: I was born in 1976. I heard that people at our age are vulnerable to polio. I would like to know how to receive polio immunization together with my child.
NO.2115
Those who were born between 1975 and 1977 are less immune to polio than those who were born in other...
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?
NO.3401
Regarding preventive vaccination for uterine cervical cancer, vaccination of Hib vaccine as well as ...
I would like to know about vaccinations for travelling abroad.
NO.2685
You many need to present some vaccination certificates depending on the destination country in order...
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Education & Childcare Counseling
Where can I go to receive consultations on child development and discipline?
NO.859
Consultation on the subject of child development and discipline is provided at the following facilit...
Where can I receive consultations on other child related matters?
NO.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 parental classes.
NO.879
1. Parental classes held at health and social welfare centers The classes provide an opportunity to ...
Is there anywhere I can call to find out more about enroling children who cannot speak Japanese into school?
NO.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.
NO.1431
The Kawasaki Comprehensive Education Center provides comprehensive consultation on matters of child ...
I would like to know the contact details for mother exchange groups in my area.
NO.2119
The following associations promote exchange between mothers. 1 Child raising groups As all ward He...
I want to know about a facility that temporarily cares for children who are recovering from an illness.
NO.2690
At present, Kawasaki City has two facilities to care for convalescent children in the Southern and N...
I have witnessed child abuse. Please advise me what to do.
NO.2694
If you have witnessed child abuse or if you suspect a child is being abused, please contact and cons...
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Single Parent Family
I would like to find out more about subsidies for medical costs for single parent families.
NO.802
The single parent family medical cost support system subsidizes the cost of medical treatment for si...
I would like to know about the welfare fund loan program for the households of single mothers and widows.
NO.2688
This program is to lend funds for the households of single mothers and widows to help them start bus...
I would like to know about the Daily Living Support Program for the Households of Single Parents and the Like (gAngel Partner Programh).
NO.2689
This program is for sending a daily living support worker to help with the daily living of household...
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Child Allowance
I would like to find out more about child-rearing allowance(kodomo teate).
NO.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.
NO.866
Childcare allowance is a system that provides support for single mothers bringing up children that h...
I would like to know about the child-rearing allowance (kodomo teate) system.
NO.2117
gKodomo teateh is a method of issuing an allowance to individuals raising children until the complet...
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Bullying & Abuse
Where can I receive consultations on other child related matters?
NO.861
The facilities at which you can receive consultations on child related matters will depend on the ag...
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Daycare & Kindergarten
I would like to know about the application procedures for approved child care centers.
NO.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.
NO.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.
NO.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.
NO.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.
NO.2126
Monthly 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?
NO.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.
NO.2128
Onakama' child care centers are child care facilities for children aged between six months and three...
I would like to know about the open days and day care hours of approved child care centers.
NO.2729
Approved child care centers are open from Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays, national ho...
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Children's Cultural Center
I would like to know about the Children Cultural Center.
NO.2098
As a base where children can play locally, the Children Cultural Center was established for the purp...
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Waku-Waku Plaza
I would like to know about the Waku-waku Plaza
NO.2099
"The elementary school pupils in the 1st-6th grades are to use the Waku-waku Plaza after-school day-...
The Elderly, Nusring-Care Insurance, Disabled Persons
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Senior Citizen Free Pass
I would like to find out more about who is eligible for a city bus concession pass for persons with disabilities.
NO.23
Those who have been issued with a concession pass are able to ride on city buses free of charge. To ...
I would like to find out more about the transportation concession system for the elderly (Senior Citizen Concession Pass & Senior Citizen Free Pass) and how it operates.
NO.536
The transportation concession system operates on a pay-as-you-go (coin system) or a free pass system...
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Long Term Care Insurance
I would like to find out more about long-term care insurance.
NO.553
Long-term care insurance is a system in which society supports nursing issues in order to provide mo...
I would like to know about the procedure to use long-term care insurance services.
NO.2681
You can use long-term care insurance services with the following procedure. 1. How to use: (1) To us...
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Public Housing
I would like to find out more about public housing.
NO.1036
The Kawasaki Public Housing Program is as follows. 1. Public housing system: A range of housing ...
I would like to find out more about how I can apply for public housing.
NO.1038
One may apply for public housing as per below. 1. Necessary documents: Application form attached to...
I would like to know what qualifications are necessary when applying for municipal housing.
NO.2131
To apply for municipal housing, you must fulfill all of the following criteria at the time of applic...
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Vaccination
I would like to find out more about health examinations and check-ups for new born babies.
NO.875
There are health examinations and check-ups that your child should have after 3 months. We recommend...
Can foreign residents receive free of charge child vaccinations (Periodic vaccinations)?
NO.687
Foreign residents are able to receive periodic vaccinations free of charge only if they are register...
I would like to know about the location and cost of vaccinations (periodic vaccinations) for my child.
NO.2686
The locations and costs of periodic vaccinations are as follows. 1. BCG @@(1) Location: Ward health ...
Child immunization: I was born in 1976. I heard that people at our age are vulnerable to polio. I would like to know how to receive polio immunization together with my child.
NO.2115
Those who were born between 1975 and 1977 are less immune to polio than those who were born in other...
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?
NO.3401
Regarding preventive vaccination for uterine cervical cancer, vaccination of Hib vaccine as well as ...
I would like to know about vaccinations for travelling abroad.
NO.2685
You many need to present some vaccination certificates depending on the destination country in order...
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Health Checkup
I would like to find out more about cancer examinations available in Kawasaki.
NO.586
Cancer examinations conducted by Kawasaki City are as follows. 1. Cancer examinations: (1) Stom...
I would like to know about uterus cancer screenings.
NO.2111
Uterus cancer screenings in Kawasaki City are as follows: 1. Includes: Consultation, examination, c...
I would like to know about breast cancer screenings.
NO.2112
Breast cancer screenings in Kawasaki City are as follows: 1 Includes: Consultation, examination, pa...
Welfare Benefits
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Social Welfare
What is the Social Assistance System?
NO.734
The Social Assistance System is a national system that realizes the rights (Article 25 of the Consti...
What are the procedures for applying for the Social Assistance System?
NO.736
Procedures for applying for the Social Assistance System are as follows. 1. Where to apply: Public ...
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Single Parent Family
I would like to find out more about subsidies for medical costs for single parent families.
NO.802
The single parent family medical cost support system subsidizes the cost of medical treatment for si...
I would like to know about the welfare fund loan program for the households of single mothers and widows.
NO.2688
This program is to lend funds for the households of single mothers and widows to help them start bus...
I would like to know about the Daily Living Support Program for the Households of Single Parents and the Like (gAngel Partner Programh).
NO.2689
This program is for sending a daily living support worker to help with the daily living of household...
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Scholarships
I would like to find out more about available scholarships at senior high schools in Kawasaki.
NO.1378
Scholarships are provided for senior high school students with outstanding scholastic achievements w...
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