INFORMATION(お知らせ)
On January 1, 2024, the Number of Administrative Wards will Change from 7 to 3!
< ２０２４（令和６）年１月１日、行政区が７区から３区に変わります！ >
| Until December 31, 2023 | From January 1, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Wards (ku) |
Naka-ku | → | Chūō-ku |
| Higashi-ku | |||
| Nishi-ku | |||
| Minami-ku | |||
| Kita-ku (Mikatahara Area*) | |||
| Kita-ku (other than Mikatahara*) | → | Hamana-ku | |
| Hamakita-ku | |||
| Tenryū-ku | → | Tenryū-ku | |
* Hatsuoi-cho, Nearai-cho, Mikatahara-cho, Higashi Mikata-cho, Toyooka-cho, Ohara-cho, Miyuki-cho
A video is available on the city website summarizing the ward reorganization (Japanese only). Information on ward reorganization can also be viewed at ward offices, Community Collaboration Centers, and libraries.
City Website "区再編" Search
Ward names in addresses, except Tenryū-ku, will change (cho, aza, & banchi will not change) ●
| From January 1, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (City name) | (Ward name) | (Cho, aza name) | (Banchi) |
| Hamamatsu-shi | Chūō-ku | Motoshiro-chō | 103-Banchi |
| Hamamatsu-shi | Hamana-ku | Kibune | 3000-Banchi |
| Hamamatsu-shi | Tenryū-ku | Futamata-chō Futamata | 481-Banchi |
★We are coordinating with relevant groups to not require change of address procedures upon ward name changes.Further details will be posted in the May and later Information Bulletins as well as on the city website.
Postal codes and telephone numbers will not change
Locations of services after the reorganization
①Ward offices and administrative centers
There will be three ward offices. Former ward office buildings that will not remain ward offices after the reorganization (Higashi, Nishi, Minami, and Kita ward offices) will become Administrative Centers, but they will continue to provide the same services as ward offices.
| From January 1, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Venue | |
| Chūō Ward Office (Chūō Kuyakusho) | Chūō-ku | No change |
| Higashi Administrative Center | ||
| Nishi Administrative Center | ||
| Minami Administrative Center | ||
| Hamana Ward Office (Hamana Kuyakusho) | Hamana-ku | |
| Kita Administrative Center | ||
| Tenryū Ward Office (Tenryū Kuyakusho) | Tenryū-ku | |
②Branch Offices, Community Collaboration (C.C.) Centers, Fureai Community Centers, Municipal Services Centers
Some C.C. Centers (Cho and Son offices before the consolidation) will become branch offices. .
However, the services offered will not change.
From January 1, 2024
Maisaka, Inasa, Mikkabi, Haruno, Sakuma, Misakubo, and Tatsuyama will become branch offices. Others will not change*
*Tenryū Ward’s Futamata C.C. Center will become the Futamata Fureai Center.
Ward Re-organization Promotion Office Tel.457-2123
Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
< 新型コロナウイルス感染症(COVID-19)に関するお知らせ >
Hamamatsu City COVID-19 Call Center （Consultation Hotline）
*Press the number you need after the message.
| Number | Enquiry Menu | Reception Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Symptom Examination Center Consultations for people who have a fever, cough, etc., and are concerned about infection. |
Available 24 hours Open Every Day |
| 2 | Support and consultations for those with COVID-19 Loaning of pulse oximeters, food assistance and other supplies, how to take care of yourself to recover at home. |
9:00 – 17:00 Open every day |
| 3 | Patient’s physical condition What to do if the condition of a person recovering at home declines. |
Available 24 hours Open every day |
| 4 | Medical treatment certificates and My HER-SYS If you require a medical certificate or other paperwork proving you caught COVID-19. |
9:00 – 17:00 Closed weekends and public holidays |
（1）Call your family physician (the doctor you normally visit).
（2）If you do not have a family physician, then call the COVID-19 Call Center.
When you call, you will hear an automated message.
After the message, press "1". You can get a consultation. No payment is necessary.
Book an appointment through the COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hotline (FREE)
Open Every Day, 9:00 - 17:00
*Make sure the number is correct before calling
COVID-19 Vaccinations in 2023
In 2023 vaccinations will be given as shown in the table below. It is possible to get vaccinated for free.
For further details please see the city website or call the COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hotline.
For more about the COVID-19 Vaccine Official Website
12 or older |
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| 2022FY | Until May 7 | Bivalent Booster Vaccine for Omicron If a person has had two or more vaccinations of the previous vaccine and their last vaccination was more than 3 months ago, they are eligible for vaccination. This vaccine is administered only once. Note: If a person has already been vaccinated with a bivalent booster for Omicron, that person will not be eligible. |
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| 2023FY | May 8 ~ August |
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| Bivalent Booster Vaccine for Omicron (vaccinations starting in Spring 2023) If a person has had two or more vaccinations of the previous vaccine and their last vaccination was more than 3 months ago, the following will be eligible: •Elderly (aged 65 or older) •Those with underlying medical conditions (ages 12 – 64) •Healthcare workers with one vaccination. Note: Those who have already been vaccinated once with the bivalent booster for Omicron will be eligible. |
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| September onwards | ↓ | ||
| Vaccine type and period between vaccinations is under consideration (vaccinations from Autumn 2023) If a person has had two or more vaccinations of the previous vaccine and is 5 years old or older, they are eligible. Note: Those who have already been vaccinated once with the bivalent booster for Omicron are eligible. |
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5-11 years old |
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| 2022FY | Until May 7 | Bivalent Booster Vaccine for Omicron If a person has had two or more vaccinations of the previous vaccine and their last vaccination was more than 3 months ago, they are eligible for vaccination. This vaccine is administered only once. Note: If a person has already been vaccinated with a bivalent booster for Omicron, that person will not be eligible. |
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| 2023FY | May 8 ~ August |
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| Bivalent Booster Vaccine for Omicron (vaccinations starting in Spring 2023) If a child has had the bivalent booster vaccine more than 3 months ago and has an underlying medical condition. This vaccine is administered only once. |
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| September onwards | ↓ | ↓ | |
| Vaccine type and period between vaccinations is under consideration (vaccinations from Autumn 2023) If a person has had two or more vaccinations of the previous vaccine and is 5 years old or older, they are eligible. Note: Those who have already been vaccinated once with the bivalent booster for Omicron are eligible. |
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6 months to 4 years |
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| 2022FY | Until May 7 | The previous vaccine (1 to 3 times) 2nd vaccinations can be administered 3 weeks after 1st vaccinations. 3nd vaccinations can be administered 8 weeks after 2nd vaccinations. |
| 2023FY | May 8 ~ August |
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| September onwards | ||
Applications for Children’s Allowance (for those with newborns or who have moved into the city)
< 児童手当の申請（子供が生まれた人、転入者） >
Qualifications:
Those raising a child of junior high school age or younger
Application:
Apply directly to the Social Welfare Division of the ward you are living in
| Ward Social Welfare Divisions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Naka-ku | Tel.457-2035 | ||
| Higashi-ku | Tel.424-0175 | ||
| Nishi-ku | Tel.597-1157 | ||
| Minami-ku | Tel.425-1463 | ||
| Kita-ku | Tel.523-2893 | ||
| Hamakita-ku | Tel.585-1121 | ||
| Tenryū-ku | Tel.922-0023 | ||
Website "ぴっぴ 児童手当（Pippi Jidō Teate）" Search
Child Rearing Support Division (Kosodate Shien-ka) Tel.457-2792
Accepting Applications for Municipal Housing (FY2023 1st Round)
< 市営住宅入居者募集 （令和５年度第１回定期） >
Application:
Apply directly to the City-Run Housing Management Center (Fujiyama Motoshiro Building, 5F) Tel.457-3051
or the City-Run Housing North Management Center (Hamakita Chūō Building, 2F) Tel.401-0323
【Application period: May 1 (Mon) - May 12 (Fri)】
Materials for application (list of available apartments, etc.) will be distributed from April 20 (Thu) to all ward offices, Collaboration Centers (Maisaka, Inasa, Mikkabi, Sakuma, Misakubo &, Haruno), and the two Hamamatsu Municipal Housing Management Centers.
* Applications open at all times (on a first come, first served basis)
Website "浜松市営住宅管理センター（Hamamatsu Shiei Jūtaku Kanri Center）" Search
Housing Division (Jūtaku-ka) Tel.457-2455
Fixed Asset and City Planning Taxes
< 固定資産税･都市計画税 >
Tax Deadline for 1st Quarter: May 1 (Mon), 2023
Pay your taxes conveniently via bank transfer!
Enquiries
Regarding payment … Tax General Affairs Division (Zeimu Sōmu-ka) Tel.457-2261
Tax details … Property Tax Division (Shisanzei-ka) Tel.457-2155
City Website "市税 納期限（Shizei Nōki-gen）" Search
Japanese Language Classes
< 日本語教室 >
| Details | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | ~ September 25. Every day Monday through Friday (107 sessions in total) | 9:30-12:30 |
| Intermediate (online) | May 15 - August 11. Every day Monday through Friday (64 sessions in total) | 13:30-16:30 |
| Reading and writing | May 16 - September 5. Every Tuesday and Thursday (30 sessions in total) | 13:30-15:00 |
Application:
In person, at reception (on a first come, first served basis)
*There is a level test at the start of each course. Please contact us first.
Website "ＨＡＭＡＰＯ" Search
Foreign Resident Study Support Center (U-ToC) (Gaikokujin Gakushū Shien Center) Tel.592-1117
Intercultural Center Consultations for Foreign Residents (Free)
< 外国人のための相談会(無料) >
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Mediatory Consultations between Foreign and Japanese People with an Administrative Scrivener (Alternative Dispute Resolution) | May 20 (Sat) |
| Consultations with a Lawyer | May 13 (Sat) and 25 (Thu) |
| Consultations with a Labor and Social Insurance Consultant | May 18 (Thu) |
| Consultations about Residence Status | June 1 (Thu) |
Time:
13:00 - 16:00
Venue:
CREATE Hamamatsu (Hayauma-chō, Naka-ku)
Application:
In person at the desk or by phone (on a first come, first served basis)
Website "ＨＡＭＡＰＯ" Search
Intercultural Center (Tabunka Kyōsei Sentā) Tel.458-2170
Partial Suspension of MyNumber Card Renewal Procedures
< マイナンバーカード 更新手続きの一部停止について >
Application period:
May 1 and 2 (Mon-Tue) 8:30 - 17:15
Venue:
All ward offices and Municipal Services Centers and C.C. Centers that handle MyNumber Card procedures
Procedures that are suspended:
- Procedures that involve electronic certificates for cards
- Resetting information due to forgetting the PIN number of the card, etc.
- Change of card information such as moving within the city, name change, etc.
| Ward Municipal Services Division | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Naka-ku | Tel.457-2128 | ||
| Higashi-ku | Tel.424-0154 | ||
| Nishi-ku | Tel.597-1115 | ||
| Minami-ku | Tel.425-1348 | ||
| Kita-ku | Tel.523-1116 | ||
| Hamakita-ku | Tel.585-1111 | ||
| Tenryū-ku | Tel.922-0019 | ||
City Website "マイナンバーカード（MyNumber Card）" Search
Application for the Second Round of MyNumber Card Points is Until the End of May
< マイナポイント第２弾の申請は５月末まで >
You can apply for the second round of MyNumber Card Points from your smartphone. If you are unable to apply by yourself, feel free to make use of the assistance desk.
Note:The second round of MyNumber Card Points is available to those who applied for their MyNumber card by the end of February 2023 (March 1 for online applications)
MyNumber Card Assistance Desk
Application period: April 1 - May 31
| Venue | Time |
|---|---|
| Entetsu Department Store, 6F, I・Ko・I Square | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Act City: Act Plaza 2F | |
| Aeon Mall: Hamamatsu Ichino and Shitoro | |
| Pleha Walk, Hamakita | |
| Entetsu Store, Tenryū Branch | |
| Industry Exhibition Pavilion, North Pavilion, 3F | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Mikkabi Culture Hall, Foyer | 9:30 - 17:00 |
Note: The above facilities are closed on the following days: Act City: April 5 and 6 (Wed -Thu); Industry Exhibition Pavilion: May 19 and 20 (Fri-Sat); Mikkabi Culture Hall: April 22 (Sat), May 13 & 20 (Sat), May 17 (Wed), and May 21 (Sun).
Note: Depending on crowding, the desks may close early. Please ensure to arrive early.
City Website "マイナポイント手続き支援窓口" Search
Enquiries:
MyNumber Cards: Tel.0120-95-0178 (MyNumber Card Call Center)
Hamamatsu Mynapoints Support: Tel.050-5211-6098 (Hamamatsu Mynapoint Call Center)
* This information is correct as of March 14. Please check the website for new information.
Website "マイナポイント （Mynapoint）" Search
2024 Hamamatsu City Hatachi (20-year olds) Gathering
< ２０２４（令和６）年はたちの集い >
| Eligibility | Those born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2004. | ||
| Areas | Sakuma | Misakubo | Other areas |
| Date | Jan 2 (Tue) | Jan 3 (Wed) | Jan 7 (Sun) |
* Hatachi Gathering is the new name for the Coming of Age Ceremony, but it is held as before for those turning 20 years old.*Notice of venues and starting times, etc. will be posted on the city homepage (around October), etc.
City Website "はたちの集い（Hatachi no Tsudoi）" Search
Civic Partnership & Regional Policy Division (Shimin Kyōdō, Chiiki Seisaku-ka) Tel.457-2094