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Minato Call

No 352 June 2016Published monthly by: Minato City Tokyo Tel: 03-3578-2111 Edited by: Public Relations Subsection, Office of the Mayor, Minato City Hall, 1-5-25, Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8511Tel: 03-3578-2992, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fax: 03-3578-2034 E-mail: kuminkoho@city.minato.tokyo.jp Web: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp Circulation: 10,000 copies

MULTILINGUAL INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTSNew Residents Minato City provides a welcome package containing a variety of information for newly arrived foreign residents at the registration counter of each Regional City Office. Some of the leaflets and guidebooks contained in the package are also available at the Multilingual Information Corner located in Minato City Hall. The package contains information on daily life in Minato City, including maps, taxes, insurance, medical care, disaster preparation, education-related matters and more.

Consultation services for foreign residents at Minato City HallEnglish consultation and information services on matters pertaining to the city administration and everyday living. Feel free to call or visit the subsection.Hours: Monday through Friday, except holidays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.Inquiries: Global Community Planning Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2046, 2524

Foreign Residents’ Advisory Center at Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)Consultsation over the phone or face-to-face for various problems, concerns about Japanese customs and the social system. Please call in advance for a visit.Hours: Monday through Friday, except holidays, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Days differ according to the language. Inquiries: TMG Foreign Residents’ Advisory Center

English: 03-5320-7744, Monday to FridayChinese: 03-5320-7766, Tuesday & FridayKorean: 03-5320-7700, Wednesday

General Inquiries: Global Community Planning Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2046/2524

Foreigners’ Advisory Service at Minato International Association (MIA)Volunteer members offer advice and support to foreign residents who have problems or concerns related to their daily life. For further information, please contact MIA. Hours: Monday through Friday, except holidays 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.Inquiries: Minato International Association, Tel: 03-6440-0233

Free Consultation Services for Foreign ResidentsDisaster PreparationEvacuation maps, leaflets and booklets are available at each Regional City Office and the Disaster Prevention Section of Minato City Hall. Topics include:

• Preparing for major earthquakes• Tips for preventing furniture from tipping• Disaster prevention map• Hazard map• Liquefaction map• Minato Handbook for Everyone’s Safety & Peace

Children & EducationPublication Contents Availability

Minato KidsMinato City Childrearing Handbook

Various programs and services eligible to pregnant women and children up to 18 years old

Children and Families Support Center, Child and Family Section of the City Hall

Minato Public Elementary and Junior High School Guidebook

Introduction to municipal elementary and junior high schools

Browsing available at the School Affairs Section or Minato City Web

List of Japanese Language Classes

Classes offered by volunteers in Minato City

Multilingual Information Corner of the City Hall

There are 19,122 registered foreign residents from 131 nationalities living in Minato City.

Minato Monthly is delivered with The Japan Times/International New York Times on the first of each month. It is also available at municipal facilities, post offices and subway stations (Akabanebashi, Akasaka, Akasaka-mitsuke, Aoyama-itchome, Azabu-juban, Daimon, Gaien-mae, Hiroo, Kamiyacho, Mita, Nogizaka, Omotesando, Roppongi, Shimbashi,

Shiodome, Shirokanedai and Shirokane-Takanawa) in Minato City. The articles appearing in the Minato Monthly are also found on the Minato City Web: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp

Minato Monthly home-delivery service: For free delivery of Minato Monthly to foreign resident’s homes in Minato City, contact Minato Call or Minato Monthly by e-mail at kuminkoho@city.minato.tokyo.jp. Please write "Minato Monthly" in the subject line.

EXEMPTION SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL PENSION PLAN PREMIUMS

2016 NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM STATEMENTS & PAYMENT SLIPS

Income Standard If the income of a person, his/her spouse or the head of his/her household in the previous year is lower than the designated standard, that person is deemed eligible for the exemption system. This criteria varies by number of household members. The exemption system includes special cases such as unemployment, disasters and other hardships.

Eligibility PeriodThe period of the exemption is included in the eligibility period to receive benefi ts of the senior citizen, disability or survivor's plan.

Note: If a person does not pay her/his premiums for a certain period, the exemption is temporarily suspended.

Deferred Premium PaymentsPremiums unpaid due to the exemption system can be paid in arrears within 10 years after the exemption period. However, any payment in arrears in and after the third year following the exemption period is added to a fi xed amount. In addition to this exemption system, people under 30 years old, excluding students, are eligible for the “Payment Grace System for Youth.”

You can apply for an exemption retroactively up to 25 months from the time of application.

Inquiries: National Pension Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2663Minato Pension Off ice, Tel: 03-5401-3211

Reduction of Insurance PremiumsFor households whose total annual income earned between January and December of the previous year is below a certain level, the equal monthly payments for their NHI premiums can be reduced by 20 to 70 percent.Whether a household qualifi es for a reduction will be determined by total household income. Therefore, residents are required to declare the income of all household members, even in cases when there is no income.

Reduction Measure for Involuntarily Unemployed Residents People who have lost their jobs due to corporate restructuring and other causes are eligible for reduced NHI premiums.

Eligibility1. People who have left their jobs due to business consequences on the part of their employers, such as bankruptcy or labor reduction 2. People who have left their jobs due to specifi c reasons, for example the expiration of their employment contract.

Bring your certifi cate of qualifi cation for employment insurance to Minato City Hall to apply.

Mailing of Payment SlipsMinato City Hall sends out a total of 10 payment slips, from June 2016 through March 2017. There are two types of payment slips: one divided in ten separate installments and one for a full payment. Recipients are free to choose the type of payment according to their preference.

Note: Those making payments through automatic withdrawal from a bank, Japan Post bank account or by special collection will receive only the premium statement.

Premiums can be paid at banks, post off ices and convenience stores, Minato City Hall or each Regional City Off ice. Please note that payments cannot be made at convenience stores if the amount shown on a single premium payment slip exceeds ¥300,000.

Minato City will review health insurance premiums in case of residents’ join or withdrawal from the NHI or in case there have been other alterations to the amount of resident tax due.

Supervising Section: Eligibility Subsection

Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

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An exemption system is in place for the National Pension Plan, designed for people having diff iculties paying the premiums. There are four types of exemptions available: 25%, 50%, 75% and full.

National Health Insurance (NHI) premium statements and payment slips for the 2016 fi scal year will be sent to heads of households on Wednesday, June 15.

SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNITY EVENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Shiba Fureai Festival

Come join us for the 11th annual Shiba Fureai Festival for plenty of opportunities to deepen cultural connections with other residents, enjoy concerts and food stands. By encouraging the use of reusable plates and utensils, the Fureai Festival also off ers an opportunity to rethink and increase our awareness of environmental issues.

Date & timeJune 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light rain or shine PlaceShiba Park, 4-8-4 Shiba Koen Program• Games, stamp rally• Visit by Shiba area’s off icial mascot and ponies • Become eco-conscious through the use of recycled utensils• Tree planting for the commemoration of Minato City’s 70th Anniversary • Fureai market with panel exhibitions, snacks, refreshments, booths • Fureai concert and dance performed by community groups

Events conducted by Shiba Meeting • Town charms discovery group: walking tour around Shiba Park, quizes and panel exhibition • Town development group: distribution of disaster supplies, panel exhibition, and Green Corner • Local community group: data report exhibition, Shiba traditional- style goods, ringtoss game

Shiba BeeBee’s Events A booth displaying details of the bee keeping project, organized by private citizens group Shiba BeeBee’s with the cooperation of Shiba Regional City Off ice

Supervising Section: Shiba Regional City Off ice

Inquiries: Minato Call,Tel: 03-5472-3710

The Present & Future That I Can Open

Gender Equality Festival

at Libra 2016As part of Gender Equality Week, there will be seminars, introductions to groups registered with Libra, sales of handicrafts and snack booths happening at the venue. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date & time: June 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & June 26, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Place: Libra, 1-16-1 Shibaura ProgramSeminar: Life Without Barriers Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Libra HallSpeaker: Mari Yamazaki, manga artist Application: Send an email to Libra at libra@career-rise.co.jp with your name, address and telephone number.

Lecture & Workshop Exhibition of the organization's activities

Other events• Activity report by Libra member organizations• Handicraft exhibit and sales• Concert, music, dance and theatrical performances• Tea party, café, sales of bread and sweets• Visit by Libra’s off icial mascot Libra and more.

For more information please visit the Libra website: www.minatolibra.jpAll events will be conducted in Japanese.

Supervising Section: Human Rights and Gender Equality Subsection

Inquiries: Gender Equality Center "Libra," Tel: 03-3456-4149

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MINATO BULLETIN BOARD Programs may change without notice. All events listed on this page are conducted in Japanese except for MIA events. For more information, please visit the Minato City Web.

SCHEDULE FOR JUNE

Minato City Events

Note: You need to apply and make an appointment in advance. Inquiries and appointment: Minato Public Health Center, Tel: 03-6400-0083 For inquires in English, contact Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Eligibility: Registered Minato City residents

Minato City Resident Health Checkup: All residents are eligible to undergo a physical examination, urine analysis, chest X-ray, blood pressure check and blood test. Depending

on the age, certain residents can undergo an electrocardiogram examination.

Additional checkup: Female recipients of the Minato City resident health checkup aged 30 or 35 years old or those who have not had a similar medical checkup

in the past five years are eligible for osteoporosis examinations.

Minato Health Service Center: 1-4-10 Mita, Tel: 03-6400-0083

Appointment for HIV Tests –Tel: 03-6400-0081 The result is announced two weeks after the check-up at the Minato Public Health CenterCall for HIV one-day checkup.

Other Examinations

Himawari Medical Facilities Consultation ServiceIf you are looking for a doctor or pharmacy, you can call or look on the Himawari English language website.

Himawari also provides emergency medical translation services

Tel: 03-5285-8181 Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp

SCHEDULE FOR JUNE

Minato Public Health Center

Elegibility Examination date Result announcement Location

City residents aged between 30 and

39 born in July

*Limited to 70 people per day

Check in time: 8:45 - 10:30 a.m. Check in: 1 - 2 p.m.

Minato Public Health CenterJuly 13 August 10

July 27 August 24

Elegibility Date Time Location

Stomach & colon cancer

Residents aged 35 or older Capacity: 20 people

Any weekday in July

8:30 -9:30 a.m

Kokoro to Karada no Genki Plaza 3-6-15 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku

Osteoporosis(Individuals receiving osteoporosis treat-ment are not eligible for this test)

Minato City residents aged 20 and over who have not received this examination in the past 5 years. Capacity 20 people

July 13 & July 27

2 - 2:45 p.m.

Minato Public Health Center

Checkup and consultation for babies/infants

Eligible residents will be informed by mail- 4 months old: Born in March 2016- 18 months old: Born in December 2014- 3 years old: Born in June 2013

Application and inquiries: Tel: 03-6400-0084

HIV/STD Test (R)Open to all

June 23, July 7, July 21

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Minato Public Health Center

Same-day checkup June 2

Date Time Program Place/Capacity/Application

11 1-3:30 p.m. Free rokyoku concert Mita Iki-iki Plaza

25 10-11:30 a.m. Fashion Class *Limited to residents over age 60

Azabu Iki-iki Plaza/20Registration: Call 03-3408-7888 by June 15

25 1:30-2:30 p.m. Handbell Concert Free, no reservation required. Toranomon Iki-iki Plaza

25 1:30-4 p.m.

Yukata Wearing ClassCost: ¥500*Limited to people working and/or studying in Minato city.

3-16-3 Shimbashi, Lifelong Learning Center/20 Application: Send an email with your name, phone number, gender and nationality to info@minatousesco.jp

30 2-3 p.m. Chanson Café Concert Free, no reservation required. Shimmei Iki-iki Plaza

Library Events - Movies *Doors open 30 min. before the starting time

4 2 p.m. Grand Illusion - 1937, France, 114 min. Takanawa/40

5 2 p.m. Raymonda by the National Ballet of Japan - 2009, Japan, 129 min. Azabu/30

7 2 p.m. La mère et la femme Minato/90

9 Noon Lives of the World's Great People #3 Mita/60

11 2 p.m. Mr. Baseball - 1992, U.S., 108 min. Konan/45

15 2 p.m. An Adventure of a Heron and a Butterfly - 2013, Japan, 100 min. Takanawa Annex/50

17 2 p.m. The Spirit of the Beehive - 1973, Spain, 99 min. Takanawa/40

18 2 p.m. Follow the Fleet - 1936, U.S., 110 min. Akasaka/35

24 5:30 p.m. Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger - 1977, U.S. 113 min. Azabu/30

25 1:30 p.m. Someone to Watch Over Me - 1987, U.S. 106 min. Akasaka/35

26 2 p.m. Private Fears in Public Places - 2006, France, 126 min. Mita/60

Library Events - Others

6/3 2-3:30 p.m. Recitation/Takanawa/30 6/4 2-3:30 p.m. Seminar:"How to use furoshiki"/ Akasaka/20 6/11 2-3:30 p.m. Coloring class for adults Mita/20 6/18 2-4 p.m. Recitation/Azabu/30 6/18 2-4 p.m. Ocean seminar for adults /Takanawa 6/19 2-3:30 p.m. Magic show and seminar/Konan 6/25 10-11:30 a.m. Play with Shake Aramaki/Takanawa/75 6/25 2-4 p.m. Seven Wonders in Azabu /Azabu/30 6/26 2-3:30 p.m. Ocean seminar for children /Akasaka/20 6/26 2:30-3:30 p.m./ Star Festival origami class/Azabu/30

MIA Events

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 E-mail: office@s-intl-assn.gr.jp Web: www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp

11 11:30 a.m. -noon

Orientation for Japanese Conversation PartnerA program for foreign people who are looking for opportunities to speak Japanese. *Basic Japanese required.

MIAOfficeCall or send an email to MIA

11 1:30-4 p.m.

Ikebana WorkshopFee: ¥2,000/MIA members, ¥2,300/non-members. Capacity: 15 foreign nationals and 15 Japanese

Akasaka Civic Center, 4-18-13-5F AkasakaCall or send an email to MIA

18 Noon-1:30 p.m.Let’s Chat in JapaneseEnjoy chatting in Japanese with other participants. No application required

Space D of Mita NN Bldg., 4-1-23 Shiba

18 2-3:30 p.m.

Let’s Rediscover Japan Ms. Snøfrid Byrløkken Emterud of the Norwegian Embassy will talk about “Norway in a Nutshell.”Fee: ¥500 or ¥200 with student ID. An application is required. Capacity: 40 people

Space D of Mita NN Bldg., 4-1-23 Shiba

25 10 a.m.-noon

Coffee MorningHaving difficulties finding the infor-mation you need? We can help. Free participation and coffee.

MIA Office Call or send an email to MIA

Kissport Events

Minato Sports, Community, Culture, and Health FoundationTel: 03-5770-6831 Fax: 03-5770-6884 Web: www.kissport.or.jp

20 to 30

Akasaka Brazil Days: An introduction to Brazil's history,music, art and food. Free admission, no reservation required.

Akasaka Civic Center, 3F Inquiries: 03-5413-27117/3 to

7/11

7/102 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Music event. Guitar, singing, piano and trombone concert. ¥500, tickets available at the door.

Akasaka Civic Hall

Library Events - Storytelling

6/8 Konan: 2:30 p.m., Akasaka: 3 p.m. 6/9 Takanawa: 10:30 a.m. 6/11 Minato & Mita: 11 a.m., Takanawa: 2 p.m., Minato: 3 p.m. 6/18 Minato: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. 6/19 Azabu: 2:30 p.m. 6/22 Konan: 10:30 a.m. 6/23 Mita: 10:30 a.m. 6/25 Akasaka: 2 p.m., Azabu: 2:30 p.m. 6/26 Takanawa: 11 a.m. 6/28 Takanawa Annex: 11 a.m. 6/20 For expectant moms, Minato: 11 a.m.

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

Rediscovering BrazilWith the cooperation of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Japan, Minato City is exhibiting beautiful photos of the country including Rio de Janeiro, where the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held.

Date & time: June 1-30, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.Place: B1 World Trade Center Building, 2-4-1 HamamatsuchoInquiries: Global Community Planning Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2046

Recycled Bikes SaleMinato City sells recycled bikes in good condition that are reclaimed and repaired.

Date & time: June 12, 10-10:30 a.m. The drawing will start at 10:30 a.m.Place: Minato Recycling and Management Office, 3-9-6 Moto-azabuPrice: Approximately ¥9,000Number of bikes: About 20, Minato City residents have priorityInquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

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Minato City Through Ukiyo-eUkiyo-e, commonly referred to in English as “woodblock prints of the floating world,” was a popular form of printed art in Japan during the Edo period, from roughly the 17th to 19th centuries. Usually, ukiyo-e art depicted scenes from the everyday life of Japanese people at the time, with a particular focus on fashion, entertainment and pleasure. In this series, we would like to share some sights from the area of the current Minato City as it was depicted through ukiyo-e at the time.

The above ukiyo-e paintings are owned by the Minato Local History Museum

"One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: Furukawa River at Hiroo" (Hiroshige Utagawa, 1856) Looking toward Meiji Street in the direction of Shibuya from Tengenji where its location shares borders with Hiroo and Shibuya Ward. The bridge depicted in this painting is Sagamitono-bashi and the left side of the river is Hiroo no Hara.

"Forty-Eight Famous Views of Tokyo: Crossroads at Iikura" (Shosai Ikkei, 1871) Today’s Iikura Crossroads used to be called Yotsutsuji. Stores stand side-by-side and the decorations of Tanabata, Japan’s Star Festival, are swinging in the wind. This ukiyo-e illustrates the beginning of the Meiji period as the men in the center are wearing western-style clothes while also having chonmage, a traditional samurai-style haircut.

CULTURE

Waste & Recycling

HEALTH & SAFETY

HEALTH & SAFETY

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Minato VoiceJUNE SCHEDULETime: 6:26 to 6:29 a.m. and 5:56 to 5:59 p.m., 3 min. program

Mon: English, Tue: Japanese, Wed: Chinese, Thu: English, Fri: Korean

6 - 10: Dengue fever and Zika virus, Donation for Kyushu earthquake-stricken area

13 - 17: National Health Insurance premium statement, International Exhibition of Brazil

20 - 24: Libra Festival, Online Information Service

6/27 - 7/1: Disaster prevention e-mail service, Home delivery service of Minato Monthly

Note: Programs may change without notice

Inquiries: Public Relations Subsection, Tel: 03-3578-2041

INTERFM 89.7 MHZ

Minato Public TV Program GuideJ:COM MINATO-SHINJUKU JUNE SCHEDULE

CHANNEL 11

Program Time Program Summary

Celebration of Minato City 70th Anniversary Bilingual. 20 min.

10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

70 Years with Minato City Minato City will celebrate its 70th anni-versary in March 2017. The program introduces the City’s history, progress and administration activities.

Minato-ku Koho Topics Topics in Minato City 30 min.

10 a.m.1 p.m.3 p.m.5 p.m.9 p.m.

Public AnnouncementsDelivers important announcements, new information and events in Minato City.Introduction of municipal elementary schools (ES)June 1-10: Azabu ESJune 11-20: Aoyama ESJune 21-30: Shirokane ES

You can also see the programs broadcast on this channel on the Minato City Web or YouTube.

The Video/DVDs can also be rented at the Office of the Mayor, each regional city office and each public library. Videos/DVDs of programs broadcast from June 2015 to last month are available.

Note: Programs on 6/12 and 6/18 may change without notice. For more details, see J:COM website.

Inquiries: J:COM Minato-Shinjuku, Tel: 0120-914-000

Prevention Measures for Dengue Fever and Zika Virus

Heat Stroke Prevention

Online Information Service for Foreign Residents

Prevent mosquito outbreaks • Remove containers that could be filled by rain or water and place them somewhere dry or discard them altogether

• Trim bushes and hedges in your yard to improve airflow

Don’t let mosquitos come near you• Use screen doors and other measures to prevent mosquitos getting inside

• Reduce amount of skin exposed when visiting green spaces

• Use insect repellant

Supervising Section: Life Hygene SectionInquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

Heat stroke is a serious health con-dition that can be caused by high air temperatures and compunded by a person’s physical condition.

How to prevent heat strokeAvoid exposure to direct sunlight when outside on very hot and humid days. Use parasols and hats to block sun-shine. It’s advisable to wear light colors and loose clothes. Drink plenty of water to avoid becoming dehydrated. When indoors, use fans or air conditioners to cool down the room temperature.

Symptoms Light: Nausea, light-headedness, muscle ache, heavy sweating

Moderate: Headache, vomiting, fatigue

Severe: Convulsion, inability to respond when being called, uncon-sciousness, high fever, inability to walk straight

If you experience heat stroke Move to a cooler place immediately and drink water or a sports drink to regulate your body temperature and restore your body’s fluids and salt lev-el. Alert someone near you about your condition and if you don’t feel better, visit a hospital as soon as possible.

Supervising Section: Environmental Policy Subsection and Health Service Subsection

Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

MIM: Minato Information MailMinato City sends useful information about administrative procedures, life in Minato City, disaster preven-tion, childrearing, health, welfare, events, sightseeing and more in your preferred language by email. We welcome your registration.

Languages: English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese

Delivery date: Every month, 10th & 25th

How to register: Please send a blank message to the following email address from your phone, PC or tablet. An email with the registration site URL will be sent to you as a reply. Please access the site and review the terms of use to start subscription.

For English, send a blank e-mail to t-minato-en@sg-m.jp

For Korean, send a blank e-mail to t-minato-ko@sg-m.jp

For Chinese, send a blank e-mail to t-minato-zh@sg-m.jp

For Japanese, send a blank e-mail to t-minato-ja@sg-m.jp

Inquiries: Global Community Planning Subsec-tion, Tel: 03-3578-2046

POPULATION

Total: 247,311Japanese Residents: 228,189 Male: 106,415 / Female: 121,774

Registered Foreign Residents: 19,122Male: 10,155 / Female: 8,967

AS OF MAY 1, 2016

Population of Minato City

Please sort waste by type and place it at allocated waste collection stations by 8 a.m. on the designated day. For more information on waste sorting, disposal and designated collection days, please refer to the English Guidebook for Sorting Recyclables and Waste or visit Minato City Web. When disposing waste, please use transparent bags or lidded containers.

Recyclable plastics: collected once/weekFilms, paper bags, cups, packs, plastic trays, caps, shock absorbers, such as styrofoam, and daily plastic commodities, such as hangers, straws, and toothbrushes. Rinse before disposal. Unwashed plastics should be disposed of with other combustible waste. All recyclable plastics should be put in the same bag.

Recyclable items: collected once/weekNewspapers, cardboard, paper bags, magazines, postcards and paper candy boxes, plastic food and beverage bottles and cans. Dispose by sorting and bundling used paper by type. Place at the allocated spot, rain or shine. Rinse bottles and cans. Place them in the proper con-tainers: yellow for bottles and jars, blue for cans and green collecting nets for plastic bottles. Remove caps and labels from plastic bottles and dispose with recyclable plastics. Note: Do not put plastic bags inside recyclables already placed in plastic bags.

Combustible waste: collected twice/weekKitchen garbage, waste paper, pictures, paper cups, rubber products, leather products, CDs, videotapes, clothing, disposable diapers, cook-ing oil, unwashed plastic containers. Note: Minato City collects used clothes and cooking oil for reuse, recycling and limiting the amount of waste. Please put them into the allocated collection box at municipal facilities.

Incombustible waste: collected twice/monthCeramics, glass, metals, spray cans, gas canisters, lighters, home electronics smaller than 30 cm, light bulbs. Empty all spray cans and lighters prior to disposal. Place them in a separate bag from other incombustible waste and label the bag "キケン" (danger). For safety concerns, please do not poke holes in steel bottles and spray cans or bottles. It may cause vehicle fire. Broken glass bottles, sharp blades and fluorescent light bulbs should be wrapped in a newspaper or the packaging material they came in and also be labeled "キケン."

Large-sized WasteLarge-sized waste refers to items with at least one side longer than 30 cm. Collection of large-sized waste requires an application and a service fee for collection. Apply directly to Large-Sized Waste Center in advance, purchase Large-Sized Waste Tickets for Minato City at local convenience stores and affix them to each item you are discarding.

Applications: Large-Sized Waste Center, Tel: 03-5296-7000 Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. sodai.tokyokankyo.or.jp Note: For large-sized waste discarded from businesses, contact a Minato City-approved private waste collection operator. TV sets, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and clothes dryers are subject to recycling by their respective manufacturers. For more information, visit Minato City Web.

PCs cannot be discarted as large size waste. PCs are collected and recycled by their respective manu-facturers. If you wish to dispose of a PC, contact the manufacturer or Minato Call.

Supervising Section: Minato Recycling and Waste Management Office

Inquiries: Minato Call, Tel: 03-5472-3710

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE