Minato Monthly

January, 2016 No. 347
Minato Monthly
Published by Minato City Hall
Published monthly by: Minato City Hall Tokyo
Tel: 03-3578-2111
Edited by: Public Relations Subsection,
Office of the Mayor, Minato City Hall
1-5-25, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8511
Tel: 03-3578-2992, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fax: 03-3578-2034
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/
Monthly circulation: 11,000 copies
Minato Call
CITY INFORMATION SERVICE
03-5472-3710
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 03-5777-8752
A Happy New Year
Kids and staff of shibaura Nursery School and Mayor Takei
New Year’s Greetings
from the Mayor
As the Mayor of Minato City, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New
Year.
Last year, Dr. Satoshi Omura, the Distinguished Emeritus Professor at
Kitasato University won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and
Japan’s rugby squad showed us the excellent performance at the Rugby World
Cup 2015 in England. Both Kitasato University and the Japan Rugby Football
Union have cooperative agreements with Minato City, and I would like to
offer my congratulations for these outstanding achievements.
The population of Minato City is growing across all generations, in particular the number of children. The average birth rate per woman in the city is
1.39, which is the highest number of all Tokyo’s 23 cities. It is a wonderful
thing to have our city filled with the voices of children. Minato City will
make efforts to support the child-rearing project complete as becoming a role
model across the country which has been worked for the issue of long waiting
lists for nursery schools with a pioneer spirit.
While Japan continues to become the long-lived society, Minato City is
working closely with local organizations and experts in the areas of medicine,
long-term care, health, and welfare to build an appropriate and comprehensive community care system for the city so that senior citizens can live in
peace in the familiar community and enjoy an active life.
The Act on Promotion of Elimination on Discrimination by Occasion of
Disabilities will come into force on April 1. Minato City is striving to eliminate discrimination based on disabilities, aiming to realize a community in
which all individuals are equally respected, regardless of any disability.
Minato City was established on March 15, 1947 by unifying former Shiba,
Azabu, and Akasaka districts. In March 2017, the city will celebrate its 70th
Anniversary. Minato City is planning a number of commemorative events to
celebrate this anniversary with residents from this April.
The national government is promoting the policy of “regionally revitalized”
to keep up “vibrant Japan’s society.” Minato City has deepened exchanges with
local shopping street associations and organizations of sightseeing, commerce,
and industry and then made arrangements with local governments around the
country, for example, using of thinned wood resources. Working to strengthen
exchanges and cooperation while leveraging attractive local resources that will
benefit Minato City and other localities around the country and bring about
growth and development on both sides, while enriching the lives of Minato
City residents.
It has been 10 years since the April 2006 reforms to the city hall and
regional city offices, which were enacted with the aim of realizing a city
government that is “trusted, familiar, and the pride of its residents.” I will
implement the new Basic Plan steadily based on the solid, trusting relationship
with the local residents and community that has been built up through the city
hall and regional city offices reforms, participation, and collaboration. In
addition, I will address the achievement of the concept of “All Residents are
Proud of Our Mature Cosmopolitan City,” where diverse people and cultures
co-exist together with the united efforts of residents.
I heartily wish all city residents a bright and joyful New Year.
Masaaki Takei
Mayor of Minato City
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Rediscover Minato City
東京AR
Tokyo AR
Visit Tourist Spots in Minato City
Download the Tokyo AR
app from the App Store
or Google Play.
*The app may not start up for
transmission situation, certain
OS versions, or other reasons.
A oyama Cemetery
Aoyama
area
2 Minami-aoyama
Aoyama Cemetery was the first
public cemetery in Japan. The
cemetery’s walking path is covered in beautiful cherry blossoms during the spring.
View from World Trade Center Building
Minato City is widely known for its many
tourist spots. Here, tour-volunteers in
Minato City highlight a few of them.
Some of the pictures provide access to
video footage if you pass your smartphone over them. There is also a quiz
which you have a chance to win a
bookstore gift card.
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F uto Park
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Kaigan
area
The Antarctic Expedition Monument is
found in Futo Park
b e c a u s e J a p a n’s
first expedition to
th e A nt a r c ti c l e f t
from Shibaura Pier
in 1910.
They are official tour guides of
Minato City and have completed a
training course for tour guides by
Minato City in order to share the
city’s many tourist spots.
of Nature Study, National
I nstitute
Museum of Nature and Science
Zempuku-ji
Azabu
area
Takanawa 5-21-5 Shirokanedai
area
*Fee
It is a precious woody space where people enjoy various
flowers and observe insects and other creatures for all
seasons. It is also famous for its cherry trees.
S engaku-ji
Takanawa
2-11-1 Takanawa
area
Sengaku-ji was built in 1612. Every year
in April and December the temple also
hosts the 47 Ronin Festival.
R ainbow Bridge
Shibaurakonan
area
The Rainbow Promenade is a scenic 1.7km walking path. The walking path provides commanding
views of Tokyo Bay as well as spectacular nightscapes.
S tatue of Liberty
Daiba
area
1-4-1 Daiba
The statue was placed at Odaiba in the commemoration of "the French Year in Japan" during 1998
to 1999. Once the statue was returned to France,
some organizations applied for a permit to place a
replica to Paris. Today’s Statue of Liberty was
brought from Paris in 2000.
1-6-21
Moto-azabu
Zempuku-ji is the second
oldest temple in Tok yo.
The temple is also home to
a big ginkgo, called Sakasaicho that is 750 years old
and designated as a Natural Monument by the national government.
Minato Monthly January 1, 2016
Tokyo Tower
Open the Tokyo AR
app. Hold
up the smart phone to any image
with an
logo and bring it into
focus. Touch the screen to start the
video related to the photo.
Shiba 4-2-8 Shibakoen
area *Fee
Z ojo-ji
Tokyo Tower was
built in 1958. At the
time it was the
highest free-standing telecommunications tower in the
world, passing the
Eiffel Tower. In 2013,
it was registered as
a Tangible Cultural
Property.
Shiba 4-7-35 Shibakoen
area *Fee for certain parts
The graves of six of the 15 Tokugawa Shoguns are maintained here. One gate is one of the oldest wooden structures
in Tokyo and is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
S tate Guest House,
Akasaka Palace
Akasaka 2-1-1
area
Moto-akasaka
A risuganomiya
Memorial Park
Azabu
area
5-7-29
Minami-azabu
This park offers verdant nature, a waterfall and tranquil
stream, as well as unique faces for each season.
Akasaka Palace was constructed in 1909
as the Togu Palace which is a residence
for the prince family. Since 1974, it has
been used as a state guest house. It was
designated as a National Treasure in 2009.
Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
Aoyama 2-8-35
area
Kita-aoyama
In 1899 a British professor of Keio
University established the first rugby
team in Japan. They played rugby at
the Minami-azabu area. The Rugby
Top League 2015- 2016 is held here
until January 24.
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Q u
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Ｑ1 Which was the world
highest free-standing telecommunications
tower when Tokyo
Tower was built?
Ｑ2 Where is the
Antarctic
Expedition Monument located?
Ｑ3 What is the
Gingko tree
at Zempuku-ji
called?
1. Tokyo Tower
1. At the foot of the
Statue of Liberty
1. Zempuku icho
2. Tokyo Sky Tree
2. Futo Park
3. Nishi-tokyo Sky Tower
3. Aoyama Cemetery
3. Sakasa-icho
How to enter the quiz
50 winners selected from entries
with correct answers in the random
drawing will receive a small gift.
Fill out the postcard as shown on
the picture right.
*The collected personal information will be
used exclusively for mailing the prize.
*You can also answer from the website.
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MIA Minato International Association
Toei Kita-aoyama 1-chome Apt. No.3
1-6-3-B1 Kita-aoyama 107-0061
Tel: 03-6440-0233 Fax: 03-6440-0234
[email protected]
http://www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp/
Programs may change without notice.
Kissport Events and Announcements
Minato Sports, Community, Culture, and Health
Foundation
Tel: 03-5770-6837 Fax: 03-5770-6884
http://www/kissport.or.jp
Programs may change without notice.
●●Japanese language class
Please attend our Japanese classes. Minato City will pay half of the tuition for
residents, workers, and students in Minato City.
STEP1: 12 Saturdays, Jan. 9 to Mar.
26, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. at MIA
Tuition; ¥9,000 for MIA members and
¥10,000 for non-members
STEP2: 12 Saturdays, Jan. 9 to Mar.
26, 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Mita NN
Hall Space B
12 Wednesdays, Jan. 13 to Mar. 30
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at MIA
Tuition; ¥9,500 for MIA members and
¥12,000 for non-members
STEP3: 12 Saturdays, Jan. 9 to Mar.
26, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at MIA
Tuition; ¥9,500 for MIA members and
¥12,000 for non-members
Application and inquiries: MIA
●●Fureai Concert at the Valentine’s
Day
Date & time: Feb. 14, from 2 p.m.
*Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Place: Akasaka Civic Hall
Program: Gospel and violins and piano performance
Capacity: 400 people
Eligibility: Elementary school students
and over
Fee: ¥500 *Admission free for 18-yearolds and under
No reservation is required.
Inquiries: 03-5413-2711
●●Japanese Language Class
Class: 8 Sundays in Jan. to Mar.
Place: Azabu Civic Center
Please see the Minato Monthly Website or December issue of Minato
Monthly.
Inquiries: [email protected]
Sunrise view from Sibaura-Pier
Total: 244,231
Japanese residents..........................................225,413
Male 105,125 Female 120,288
Registered foreign residents.............................18,818
As of December 1, 2015 Male 10,050
Female 8,768
Population
of
Minato City
Minato Voice
January
FS: Film Screening, D: DVD, ST: Storytelling, BS: Book-start
Date
Day
5
Tue.
Time
Program
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Place/capacity
BS
Minato
5
Tue.
2:40 to 3 p.m.
ST
D.A.
6
Wed.
*2 to 3:50 p.m.
FS: Jumanji
T.A./50
9
Sat.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
BS
Takanawa
9
Sat.
11 to 11:20 a.m.
ST
Minato
9
Sat.
11 to 11:30 a.m.
ST: Jump Rope
Mita
9
Sat.
2 to 2:30 p.m.
ST
Takanawa
9
Sat.
*2 to 3:55 p.m.
FS: Happy Go Lovely
Konan/45
9
Sat.
3 to 3:30 p.m.
Kids' comic storytelling
Minato
10
Sun.
*2 to 2:30 p.m.
FS: Harry, the Dirty Dog
Azabu/30
10
Sun.
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Picture card game
Takanawa
10
Sun.
*2 to 3:45 p.m.
FS: Tenamonya Tokaido
Minato/90
10
Sun.
2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Picture card game
Azabu/20
11
Mon.
2 to 3 p.m.
BS
Azabu
11
Mon.
*2 to 3:25 p.m.
FS: Keaton's Speak Easily
Takanawa/40
13
Wed.
2:30 to 3 p.m.
ST
Konan
13
Wed.
3 to 3:30 p.m.
ST
Akasaka
14
Thu.
10:30 to 11 a.m.
ST
Takanawa
14
Thu.
*Noon to 1 p.m.
D
Mita/60
14
Thu.
*6 to 7:20 p.m.
FS: Kimimaro Live
Minato/90
Minato
16
Sat.
11 to 11:20 a.m.
ST
16
Sat.
*2 to 3:25 p.m.
FS: Jacques Demy's Collection
Akasaka/35
16
Sat.
3 to 3:30 p.m.
ST
Minato
17
Sun.
*2 to 3:45 p.m.
FS: A Hunt Man
Mita/60
17
Sun.
2:30 to 3 p.m.
ST
Azabu
19
Tue.
1 to 2 p.m.
BS
T.A.
20
Wed.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
BS
Akasaka
20
Wed.
2 to 3 p.m.
ST
Azabu
22
Fri.
*2 to 3:25 p.m.
FS: Yaji and Kita's Journey
Takanawa/40
23
Sat.
2 to 2:30 p.m.
ST
Akasaka
23
Sat.
*2 to 3:10 p.m.
D
Azabu/30
23
Sat.
2:30 to 3 p.m.
ST
Azabu
24
Sun.
11 to 11:30 a.m.
ST
Takanawa
24
Sun.
*1:30 to 3:50 p.m.
FS: Turtles Can Fly
Minato/90
26
Tue.
11 to 11:30 a.m.
ST
T.A.
27
Wed.
10:30 to 11 a.m.
ST
Konan
27
Wed.
3:15 to 4 p.m.
BS
Konan
28
Thu.
10:30 to 11 a.m.
ST
Mita
28
Thu.
11 a.m. to noon
BS
Mita
29
Fri.
*6:30 to 7:20 p.m.
D
Akasaka/30
30
Sat.
*1 to 2:30 p.m.
Recitation
Minato/80
31
Sun.
*2 to 3 p.m.
Whistle Concert
Azabu/50
*Doors open 30 min. before the starting time.
Programs may change without notice.
For more information, pleease see the Minato Monthly Web.
T.A.: Takanawa Annex, D.A.: Daiba Annex
J:COM Minato-Shinjuku January
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Ch. 11
Minato Quick Journal : *20 min. program w/partly sign language and bilingual
10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.
Minato-ku Koho Topics, Topics in Minato City *30 min. program
10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 9 p.m.
Time: 6:26 to 6:29 a.m. and 5:56 to 5:59 p.m., 3 min. program
Monday & Thursday: English, Tuesday: Japanese, Wednesday: Chinese, and Friday: Korean
<Note> Programs may change without notice
Inquiries: Public Relations Subsection, tel 03-3578-2041
Inquiries: J:COM Minato-Shinjuku, tel.0120-914-000
Minato Public Health Center Schedule for January
Himawari Medical Facilities Consultation Service
TEL 03-5285-8181 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Eligibility: Registered residents or registered foreign residents of Minato City
http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp
Minato City Resident Health Checkup
Minato Health Service Center: 1-4-10 Mita, 03-6400-0083
All residents to undergo a physical examination, urine analysis, chest X-ray,
blood-pressure check, and blood test. Certain residents are to undergo an electrocardiogram examination.
Additional checkup: Osteoporosis examinations for female recipients of the Minato City resident health checkup who are 30 or 35 years old or have not had a medical checkup in five years.
Appointment for HIV test: 03-6400-0081
HIV/STD test8 (R)
Eligibility
City residents aged between 30
and 39 born in February
Limited to 70 people daily
Exam. date
Check in time:
8:45 to 10:30a.m.
Exam. results
available
Check in: 1 to 2 p.m.
Wed. 2/10
Wed. 3/9
Wed. 2/24
Wed. 3/23
Location
Minato Public
Health Center
The result is the next check-up day at the Minato Public Health Center
Eligibility
Examination date
Time
Open to all
Thursdays, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Eligibility
Date
Time
Date of preference in Weekdays in
February
8:30 to 9:30 a.m
Wednesdays, 2/10, 2/24
2 to 2:45p.m.
Place
Minato Public Health Center
Other examinations
Stomach, colon cancer
Osteoporosis
*individuals receiving osteoporosis
treatment are not eligible
Checkup and consultation for
babies/infants in February
Residents aged 35 or older
Capacity: 20 people
Minato City residents aged 20 and over
who have not received this exam. in the
past 5 years. *capacity 20 people
An eligible must receive the notification
- 4-month-old: Born in October, 2015
- 18-month-old: Born in July, 2014
- 3-year-old: Born in January, 2013
Place
Kokoro to karada no Genki plaza
3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku
Minato Public Health Center
Note: You need to apply and make an appointment in advance.
Inquiries and appointment: Health Service Center, tel. 03-6400-0083
Kokoro to Karada no Genki Plaza: 3-6-5 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku
For inquires in English, contact Minato Call, tel. 03-5472-3710