更新日：2018年10月1日

Ashiya Newsletter October 1,2018

Ashiya wo Aruku Hon “Ashiya” (Walk Around Ashiya Guidebook) now on sale!

Inquiries: Policy Promotion Section
Phone: 0797-38-2127

Come on! Let’s have fun walking around Ashiya.
The book introduces Ashiya’s popular restaurants, cake shops, beautiful nature and architecture, etc. By reading this book, you can have fun learning all about Ashiya.

Price: 741 yen (excluding tax) 

On sale at

• City Hall North Wing, 1st Floor, Reception Desk

• Book shops in Ashiya City, and major book shops
• Also available through Amazon, etc.

 *Japanese language only

Introducing some popular sightseeing spots with foreign visitors (From, Ashiya wo Aruku Hon “Ashiya” (Walking Around Ashiya Guidebook))

Ashiya Rock Garden

It is said that Ashiya Rock Garden is the first rock climbing course in Japan. The book Ashiya wo Aruku Hon “Ashiya” has pictures of cliffs, waterfalls on the rock climbing course as well as beautiful scenery seen from the course.

YODOKO Guest House

YODOKO Guest House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a famous designated national cultural treasure.
At present, it is closed due to preservation repair work. It is scheduled to be open to the public in spring 2019. Although the interior cannot be seen until it reopens, this Ashiya guidebook has many beautiful pictures for you to see.

Help Mark

Inquiries: Community Welfare Section, Management Subsection
Phone: 0797-38-2153
FAX: 0797-38-2160

The “Help Mark” tag is used to inform people around those who have a disability due to an internal health disorder (e.g. heart problem) or an artificial leg, etc. which cannot normally be noticed that the person with the disability may need assistance or special consideration.
If you see a person with this tag on a train or bus, please give up your seat to them.

The “Help Mark” tag can be obtained free of charge at a counter at any of the following places.

Places the tag can be obtained
Community Welfare Section, Livelihood Assistance Section, Disability Welfare Section, Senior Citizens’ Long-term Care Section (City Hall South Wing 1st Floor)

Health Section (Health and Welfare Center 3rd Floor)

Maternity Mark

Inquiries: Health Center (Health and Welfare Center 3rd Floor)
Phone: 0797-31-1586
FAX: 0797-31-1018

The “Maternity Mark” is used to inform people that the person wearing it is pregnant. Please do not smoke if you are near a person wearing the mark, also, please give up your seat on a train or bus to a person wearing it. Please show consideration to the mother and child.

Beware of winter season infectious diseases

Inquiries: Health Center
Phone: 0797-31-1586
FAX: 0797-31-1018

In the dry winter season, influenza and other infectious diseases become prevalent.
In order not to be infected, wash your hands, gargle and lead a regular healthy lifestyle.
If you have the following symptoms, please visit a clinic or hospital as soon as possible.

Influenza symptoms
High temperature (38ºC or higher), headache, general fatigue (having no energy or strength), muscular pain, pain in your joints, cough, runny nose, etc.

Infectious gastroenteritis (gastroenteritis caused by Norovirus, Rotavirus) symptoms
High temperature combined with diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting

The 6th Shio-Ashiya World Festa

Inquiries: Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center
Phone: 0797-25-0511

Date & Time: Sun., Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Venue: Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center

An event where you can enjoy music and food from around the world, and the tea ceremony.

The 30th Ashiya Autumn Festival

Inquiries: Ashiya Autumn Festival Association (c/o Ashiya City Regional Economy Promotion Section)
Phone: 0797-38-2033

We will have processions with danjiri large wooden carts and outdoor stalls. Be sure to come along.

Date & Time: Sun., Oct. 7, 8:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Venue: Seido Elementary School ground and adjacent street on the east side

Notice regarding closure of City Office during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Inquiries: Policy Promotion Section
Phone: 0797-38-2127

The City Hall and branch offices will be open until 5:30 p.m., Fri., December 28 at the end of the year, and will resume office duties from 9:00 a.m., Fri., January 4 at the beginning of the New Year. Since the counters at the city offices are very busy at the end of the year and beginning of the New Year, if you have business, please come as early as possible.
During the year-end/New Year office closure, notification of births and deaths are accepted at the City Hall’s security office.
Some counters are open on Sat., December 29. 

* Please check with the City Hall beforehand, because it may not be able to respond your request due to the closure of the related public offices and facilities.

* If you come to the City Office by car, please use the Citizens’ parking (South Wing, B2 Floor.).

Payment Deadline Notification

 Inquiries: Taxation Section

Don't forget to pay your taxes by the deadlines.
Payment deadlines are available on our website.

Walk Around Ashiya Stamp Rally

Inquiries: Ashiya City Society of Commerce and Industry
Phone: 0797-23-2071

Receive a luxury prize by collecting 3 stamps! Taking half a year to travel around Ashiya. What a lavish trip!

Period

Season1, “Feeling cool—Summer along Ashiyagawa River”: Sun., July 1–Fri., Aug. 31 (Finished)
Season2, “Rock Garden in Autumn—Viewing autumn leaves”: Sat., Sept. 1–Wed., Oct. 31
Season3, “Winter Walk Campaign in front of Ashiyagawa Station”: Thu., Nov.1–Mon., Dec. 31

Prizewinners will be chosen by lottery. Prizes change each season.
You can start in app or by pamphlet.
For details, please see the Website（external site）（open link in new window）.

*Japanese language only

(Prize images of Season 2)