INFORMATION
（お知らせ）
Consultations for Foreign Residents (Free)
〈 外国人のための相談会（無料） 〉
| Details | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mediatory Consultations between Foreign and Japanese People with an Administrative Scrivener (Alternative Dispute Resolution) | Dec 6 (Sat) | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Consultations with a Lawyer | Dec 13 (Sat) | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Consultations with a Labor and Social Insurance Consultant | Dec 18 (Thu) | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Consultations about Residence Status | Jan 1 (Tue), 2026 | 13:00 - 16:00 |
- Venue:
- CREATE Hamamatsu (Hayauma-cho, Chuo-ku)
- Application:
- In person or by telephone (on a first come, first served basis)
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hi-hice.jp/ja/event-calendar/?event-month=202511
Intercultural Center (Tabunka Kyōsei Sentā) Tel. 053-458-2170
Intercultural Center (Tabunka Kyōsei Sentā) Tel. 053-458-2170
Fixed Asset and City Planning Taxes
〈 固定資産税・都市計画税 〉
- Tax Deadline for 4th Quarter:
- Dec 1 (Mon), 2025
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/zei-soumu/zei/noze/index.html
Regarding payment - Tax General Affairs Division (Zeimu Sōmu-ka) Tel. 053-457-2261
Regarding tax details - Property Tax Division (Shisanzei-ka) Tel. 053-457-2155
Regarding payment - Tax General Affairs Division (Zeimu Sōmu-ka) Tel. 053-457-2261
Regarding tax details - Property Tax Division (Shisanzei-ka) Tel. 053-457-2155
Our Pledge to the Citizens Evaluation Questionnaire
〈 「市民への約束」評価月間アンケートにご協力ください 〉
We are currently conducting a survey about how well city personnel are serving citizens. Please complete the questionnaire posted on the Hamamatsu City website. The survey can also be completed using a questionnaire form available at various facilities within Hamamatsu.
- Application period:
- - Nov 30 (Sun)
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/jinji/yakusoku_anq.html
Personnel Division (Jinji-ka) Tel. 053-457-2088
Personnel Division (Jinji-ka) Tel. 053-457-2088
Recruiting for the 8th Hamamatsu City Foreign Residents' Unity Deliberative Council
〈 第8期外国人市民共生審議会委員の募集 〉
- Details:
- Discussions will be held regarding the city's policies on foreign residents and how to promote peaceful coexistence between Japanese and foreign residents living in the city.
After the discussions, the council will make recommendations to the mayor. - Term Period:
- Three years starting April 2026
- Eligibility:
- Foreign residents
- Capacity:
- 8 people
- Qualifications:
- Those who have been recorded in the Basic Resident Registry of Hamamatsu City for at least 1 year as of April 1, 2026.
※Remuneration is according to the city's regulations. - Application:
- Submit to the Intenational Affairs Division in person or by fax, mail, or email (postmark deadline: Dec 15 (Mon))
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/hamaj/topics/shingikaiboshu.html
International Affairs Division (Kokusai-ka) Tel. 053-457-2359
International Affairs Division (Kokusai-ka) Tel. 053-457-2359
2025 Hamamatsu City National Health Insurance Specific Health Checkup and Advanced Elderly Health Checkup
〈 2025年度浜松市国保特定健康診査・後期高齢者健康診査 〉
Get your health status checked with the designated health checkup. For inquiries about checkups or appointment vouchers, please contact the National Health Insurance and Pension Division.
- Eligibility:
- Individuals aged 40 or older enrolled in Hamamatsu City National Health Insurance, and individuals enrolled in the Advanced Elderly Medical Insurance
National Health Insurance Specific Health Checkups
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/kokuho/kokuho_nenkin/tokuteikensin/tokuteikensin.html
National Health Insurance & Pension Division (Kokuho Nenkin-ka) Tel. 053-457-2638
National Health Insurance & Pension Division (Kokuho Nenkin-ka) Tel. 053-457-2638
Health Checkups for the Advanced Elderly
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/kokuho/20200430.html
National Health Insurance & Pension Division (Kokuho Nenkin-ka) Tel. 053-457-2638
National Health Insurance & Pension Division (Kokuho Nenkin-ka) Tel. 053-457-2638
Health Check-up for Infants Aged 18 Months and Three Years
〈 1歳6カ月児健康診査・3歳児健康診査 〉
- Details:
- Physical check-ups, medical check-ups, dental check-ups, and childcare consultations.
※Notifications will be mailed to eligible individuals. If you move into the city from outside of, or relocate within the city and the mail does not reach you, please contact your nearest center.
| Enquiries ※Please contact your nearest center |
Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Chuo Health Promotion Center | 053-457-2890 |
| Chuo Health Promotion Center (Higashi) | 053-424-0122 |
| Chuo Health Promotion Center (Nishi) | 053-597-1174 |
| Chuo Health Promotion Center (Minami) | 053-425-1590 |
| Hamana Health Promotion Center | 053-585-1120 |
| Hamana Health Promotion Center (Kita) | 053-523-3121 |
| Tenryu Health Promotion Center | 053-922-0075 |
【Health Check-up for Infants Aged 18 Months】
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hamamatsu-pippi.net/contents/7716.html
Public Health Promotion Division (Kenkō Zoshin-ka) Tel. 053-453-6117
Public Health Promotion Division (Kenkō Zoshin-ka) Tel. 053-453-6117
【Health Check-up for Infants Aged Three Years】
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hamamatsu-pippi.net/contents/7726.html
Public Health Promotion Division (Kenkō Zoshin-ka) Tel. 053-453-6117
Public Health Promotion Division (Kenkō Zoshin-ka) Tel. 053-453-6117
Revision of the Minimum Wage in Shizuoka Prefecture
〈 「静岡県最低賃金」改正のお知らせ 〉
The minimum wage for all workers (including part-time) in Shizuoka prefecture has been revised to ¥1,097 per hour from November 1. Furthermore, the minimum wage for specific industries have been set apart from this.
- Inquiries:
- Shizuoka Labor Bureau, Wage Office（Tel. 054-254-6315）
Website (Will open another window) https://jsite.mhlw.go.jp/shizuoka-roudoukyoku/roudoukyoku/roudou/chingin.html
Labor Policy Division (Rōdō Seisaku-ka) Tel. 053-457-2115
Labor Policy Division (Rōdō Seisaku-ka) Tel. 053-457-2115
2026 Hamamatsu City Hatachi (20-year olds) Gathering
〈 令和8年浜松市はたちの集い 〉
Information for each ward is posted on the respective website.
An invitation will be sent in November to registered residents of Hamamatsu City who are turning 20 years old.
Those living outside of Hamamatsu City who wish to attend should fill out the attendance confirmation form on the website.
※“Hatachi Gathering” is the new name of the Coming-of-Age Ceremony
An invitation will be sent in November to registered residents of Hamamatsu City who are turning 20 years old.
Those living outside of Hamamatsu City who wish to attend should fill out the attendance confirmation form on the website.
※“Hatachi Gathering” is the new name of the Coming-of-Age Ceremony
| Inquiries | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Ward Development Promotion Division (Chuo Ward) | 053-457-2778 |
| Higashi Administrative Center | 053-424-0164 |
| Nishi Administrative Center | 053-597-1117 |
| Minami Administrative Center | 053-425-1382 |
| Ward Development Promotion Division (Hamana Ward) | 053-586-6201︎ |
| Kita Administrative Center | 053-523-2903︎ |
| Ward Development Promotion Division (Tenryu Ward) | 053-922-0086 |
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/shiminkyodo/twenty/index.html
Civic Partnership & Regional Policy Division (Shimin Kyōdō, Chiiki Seisaku-ka) Tel. 053-457-2094
Civic Partnership & Regional Policy Division (Shimin Kyōdō, Chiiki Seisaku-ka) Tel. 053-457-2094
Hamamatsu Intercultural City Seminar 2025 International Couple Manzai Duo Performance!
Let's Create Manzai with Franponais!
〈 浜松インターカルチュラル・シティセミナー2025国際夫婦漫才コンビ公演！
フランポネと一緒に漫才をつくってみよう！ 〉
- Date:
- Dec 5 (Fri) 19:00 – 20:30
- Venue:
- CREATE Hamamatsu (Hayauma-cho, Chuo-ku)
- Application:
- On the website, from Sep 16, on a first come-first served basis
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hi-hice.jp/ja/event-calendar/?event-month=202512
Intercultural Center (Tabunka Kyōsei Sentā) Tel. 053-458-2170
Intercultural Center (Tabunka Kyōsei Sentā) Tel. 053-458-2170
Hamamatsu Flower Park
〈 フラワーパーク 〉
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Christmas Concert | Dec 6 (Sat) - 21 (Sun) (1) 17:00 - (2) 18:00 - Note: Only on Saturdays and Sundays |
| 2. Flower Walk | Dec 13 (Sat) 10:00 - 12:00 |
Website (Will open another window) https://e-flowerpark.com/
Hamamatsu Flower Park (Kanzanji-chō, Chuo-ku) Tel. 053-487-0511
Hamamatsu Flower Park (Kanzanji-chō, Chuo-ku) Tel. 053-487-0511
The 2nd Inclusivity Challenge in Hamamatsu
〈 第2回 Challenge to インクルーシブ in 浜松 〉
- Date:
- Dec 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun)
- Venue:
- Act City Exhibition and Event Hall (Itaya-machi, Chuo-ku)
City Website https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/sports/sports/para-sports/challenge_to_inclusive2025.html
Sports Promotion Division (Sport Shinkō-ka) Tel. 053-457-2421
Sports Promotion Division (Sport Shinkō-ka) Tel. 053-457-2421
WAGAMACHI HAMAMATSU 20th Festival: 20 Years of History, A Step Toward the Future
(Main Event for the 20th Anniversary of the Merger of 12 Municipalities in the Tenryū River and Lake Hamana Region)
〈 わがまちHAMAMATSU 20祭～20年の軌跡、未来への一歩～
（天竜川・浜名湖地域12市町村合併20周年記念メインイベント） 〉
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the city's merger, we will host an event showcasing the charm of each district!
Stage events (traditional performing arts, city-affiliated guests), local specialty food & drinks and a product booth zone
Nobuhiro Takeda, JOYMAN, and other special guests will be appearing!
This event is packed with highlights! Please come to the venue!♪
This event is packed with highlights! Please come to the venue!♪
Handheld fireworks and other nighttime events
※Only on the 29th (Sat)
- Date:
- Nov 29 (Sat) 10:30 – 18:30 Nov 30 (Sun) 10:30 – 16:00
- Venue:
- Nagisaen Park (Bentenjima, Maisaka-cho, Chuo-ku)
※Admission is free. Please come via public transportation.
Website (Will open another window) https://www.hamamatsu20th.com/
Planning Division (Kikaku-ka) Tel. 053-457-2241
Planning Division (Kikaku-ka) Tel. 053-457-2241
Hamamatsu Science Museum (Mirai-ra)
〈 科学館 (みらいーら) 〉
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Workshop: What Colors Make Up Light? Spectral Kaleidoscope |
Until Nov 24 (Mon) 13:00 – 15:30 |
| 2. Planetarium: Christmas Under the Stars | Nov 25 (Tue) - Dec 25 (Thu) 14:30 - 15:25 ※Also screened on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 13:00 - 13:55 |
| 3. Workshop: Effortless with Air Power! Hovercraft | Nov 25 (Tue) - Dec 7 (Sun) 13:00 – 15:30 |
| 4. HAMAMATSU CREATIVE BOX Related Event Quick Experience: Dancing Snake |
Nov 29 (Sat), 30 (Sun) 10:00 – 12:00 |
| 5. Quick Experience: Let's Make a Cipher Card | Dec 6 (Sat), 7 (Sun) 10:00 – 12:00 |
| 6. Workshop: Tightrope Unicycle | Dec 9 (Tue) - Dec 21 (Sun) 13:00 – 15:30 |
| 7. Night Science Museum: Words | Dec 12 (Fri) 17:01 – 20:00 |
Website (Will open another window) https://www.mirai-ra.jp/
Hamamatsu Science Museum (Mirai-ra) (Kitaterajima-chō, Chuo-ku) Tel. 053-454-0178
Hamamatsu Science Museum (Mirai-ra) (Kitaterajima-chō, Chuo-ku) Tel. 053-454-0178
※The December issue will be published on January 5th, later than the usual.
(It is usually published on December 20th, but this will be delayed.)
(It is usually published on December 20th, but this will be delayed.)