INFORMATION
（お知らせ）
Updates to National Health Insurance Eligibility Certificates from August
〈 8月の国民健康保険資格確認書などの更新 〉
National Health Insurance Eligibility Certificates
- ※People who have not registered their My Number Card as their health insurance certificate:
- Eligibility certificate
Olive green → (New) cream and new card style
- People who have registered their My Number Card as their health insurance certificate:
- Notification of eligibility information; A4 size plain paper
- Sending Method:
- Mailed to head of the household by the end of July
People who do not have a My Number Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate will receive an eligibility certificate, while those who do will receive a notification of eligibility information.
However, for the Notification of Eligibility Information, as a general rule, there will be no expiration date or information on the percentage of costs to be borne for people under the age of 70, and if there are no changes or updates to the information already provided, no new notification will be issued.
※My Number Card registered for use as a health insurance certificate
National Health Insurance Ceiling-Amount Application Certificate
Those aged 69 or younger
Those who wish to continue using their certificate must complete the renewal process.Please contact the national health insurance team of your respective ward.
※Certificates applied for by the end of August are valid from August 1.
Those aged 70 to 74
- Households with individuals aged 70~74 enrolled in the National Health Insurance system and have a taxable income between ¥1.45 million and ¥6.9 million.
- Members of households where all members are exempt from municipal tax.
A notice will be sent to individuals who meet either of the above conditions by late July. Those who believe they are eligible but have not received a notice by the end of July should contact the national health insurance team of their respective ward.
Updates to Medical Insurance Eligibility Certificates for Advanced-Age Senior Citizens from August
〈 8月の後期高齢者医療資格確認書などの更新 〉
Issued items will differ depending on the age of the person and the registration status of their My Number Health Insurance Elgibility Certificate (My Number Card that is registered as a Health Insurance Certificate).
Eligibility Certificates for Advanced-Age Senior Citizens
- People aged 85 or older / People aged 84 or younger who have not registered a My Number Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate:
- Eligibility certificate
Orange → (New) light purple
- People aged 84 or younger who have registered a My Number Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate:
- Notification of eligibility information
A4 size, white
※Eligibility certificates will be issued even to those aged 84 or younger who are applying while citing the difficulty of getting a medical examination through their My Number Card and needing assistance from a third party to do so
※Eligibility certificates will be mailed to the target person by the end of July
Contact for Inquiries Regarding National Health Insurance and Medical Insurance for Advanced-Age Senior Citizens
| Enquiries |
TEL |
Chuo Welfare Office
Health Insurance and Pension Division
National Health Insurance |
053-457-2216 (Chuo Ward Office) |
Chuo Welfare Office
Health Insurance and Pension Division
Medical Insurance for Advanced-Age Senior Citizens |
053-457-2053 (Chuo Ward Office) |
Chuo Welfare Office
Health Insurance and Pension Division |
053-424-0183 (Higashi Administrative Center) |
Chuo Welfare Office
Health Insurance and Pension Division |
053-597-1166 (Nishi Administrative Center) |
Chuo Welfare Office
Health Insurance and Pension Division |
053-425-1582 (Minami Administrative Center) |
Hamana Welfare Office
Senior Citizen Support and Health Insurance Division |
053-585-1125 (Hamana Ward Office) |
Hamana Welfare Office
Senior Citizen Support and Health Insurance Division |
053-523-2864 (Kita Administrative Center) |
Tenryu Welfare Office
Senior Citizen Support and Health Insurance Division |
053-922-0021 (Tenryu Ward Office) |
Fixed Asset and City Planning Taxes
〈 固定資産税・都市計画税 〉
- Tax Deadline for 2nd Quarter:
- July 31 (Fri), 2026
Pay your taxes conveniently via bank transfer!
HAMAMATSU U18 ROCK FESTIVAL: Everyone’s 2026 Summer
〈 HAMAMATSU U18 ROCK FESTIVAL ～皆様 2026 夏～ 〉
- Date:
- July 30 (Thu) 14:30 – 19:00 (scheduled)
- Venue:
- CREATE Hamamatsu (Hayauma-cho, Chuo-ku)
Summer Break Children's Learning Support Classroom (for children with foreign heritage)
〈 夏休みこども学習支援教室（外国にルーツのある子供対象） 〉
- Date:
- July 27 (Mon) - July 31 (Fri) 9:00 - 11:30
- Venue:
- Civil Collaboration Center (Chuo 1-chome, Chuo-ku)
- Application:
- By phone - accepted on a first come, first served basis
Subsidy for Cancer Patient Support Programs
〈 がん患者支援事業費補助金 〉
| Eligible expenses |
Conditions |
| Fertility Preservation Treatment Costs |
People who meet the requirements, including being under 43 years of age at the time of cryopreservation. |
| Medical prosthetic device purchase expenses |
People who meet the following conditions: hair loss or breast removal due to cancer treatment, purchase of a prosthetic device, etc. |
| In-home service usage fees, etc. |
People who are in the terminal stages of cancer and meet other conditions such as being under 40 years of age at the time of use. |
※There is an application deadline
Child Rearing Support Division (Kosodate Shien-ka)
〈 子育て支援課 〉
Application to Qualify for Medical Subsidy for Single-parent Households
- Eligibility:
- Single-parent households supporting children under the age of 20
- Conditions:
- Households (including cohabiting family members) whose income for the previous year was not taxable
※Even if you are subject to income tax, if you are supporting children under the age of 19, you may be eligible depending on your income and the age and number of the children you are supporting.
- Inquiries and Applications:
- Child and Family Support Center in your area (see the table below).
Receiving Child Rearing Allowance (for Single-parent Households)
- Eligibility:
- Single-parent families including households and are raising children 18 years old or younger
- Inquiries and Applications:
- Child and Family Support Center in your area (see the table below)
※Those who are already receiving benefits should submit a current status report in August.
| Enquiries |
TEL |
| Chuo Child and Family Support Center |
053-457-2035 |
| Higashi Child and Family Support Center |
053-424-0175 |
| Nishi Child and Family Support Center |
053-597-1157 |
| Minami Child and Family Support Center |
053-425-1463 |
| Hamana Child and Family Support Center |
053-585-1121 |
| Kita Child and Family Support Center |
053-523-2886 |
| Tenryu Child and Family Support Center |
053-922-0023 |
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) |
Aug 1 (Sat) |
13:00 - 16:00 |
| Consultations with a Lawyer |
Aug 8 (Sat), 27 (Thu) |
13:00 - 16:00 |
| Consultations with a Labor and Social Insurance Consultant |
Aug 20 (Thu) |
13:00 - 16:00 |
| Consultations about Residence Status |
Sep 3 (Thu) |
13:00 - 16:00 |
- Venue:
- CREATE Hamamatsu (Hayauma-cho, Chuo-ku)
- Application:
- In person or by telephone (on a first come, first served basis)
Re-extension of the Water Rate Reduction and Exemption Period
〈 水道料金の減免期間再延長 〉
The water rate reduction period, which was originally scheduled until June 30, is being extended again to September 30.
FY2026 New Directors of the Hamamatsu City Neighborhood Self-Governing Associations (jichikai)
〈 令和8年度 浜松市自治会連合会の新役員 〉
| Job Title |
Name (Titles Omitted) |
Ward |
Region |
| Advisor |
Hiroshi Taguchi |
Chuo-ku |
Southern |
| Chairperson |
Atsuo Hirono |
Chuo-ku |
Central |
| Vice Chairperson |
Toshiaki Matsushita |
Hamana-ku |
Hamakita |
| Vice Chairperson |
Hiroshi Atsumi |
Tenryū-Ku |
Tennryū |
| Vice Chairperson |
Toshio Hara |
Chuo-ku |
Eastern |
| Vice Chairperson |
Kouichi Suzuki |
Chuo-ku |
Western |
| Vice Chairperson |
Tetsuo Shimizu |
Chuo-ku |
Southern |
| Vice Chairperson |
Kazuhiro Ohta |
Hamana-ku |
Northern |
| Auditor |
Motoyoshi Yamauchi |
Chuo-ku |
Southern |
| Auditor |
Fumio Jinmon |
Hamana-ku |
Northern |
Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika
〈 フルーツパーク時之栖 〉
| Details |
Date |
| 1. Bubble Show |
July 25 (Sat) 13:00 - 13:15 |
| 2. Morning Market |
Aug 1 (Sat) 9:00 - 11:30 |
| 3. Night Bubble Show |
Aug 8 (Sat) and 16 (Sun)
1. 19:15, 2. 19:45, 3. 20:15
※Each performance is 15 minutes |
| 4. Summer Festival |
Aug 8 (Sat) - Aug 16 (Sun), 17:00 – 21:00 |
| 5. Horror Event |
Aug 8 (Sat) - Aug 16 (Sun), 17:15 – 20:30 |
| 6. Fruit Harvest Experience |
Blueberries: Beginning to end of July
Greenhouse pears: Middle of July
Fresh wood ear mushrooms (kikurage): Middle of July to middle of October
Grapes: End of July to end of August
Pears: End of July to end of October |
Award for Residents and Groups in Hamamatsu City Actively Engaged in Promoting Intercultural Cohesion
〈 多文化共生活動に積極的に取り組む市民・団体を表彰します 〉
Hamamatsu City is accepting applications by groups or individuals to be awarded for their significant contributions to promote intercultural cohesion within Hamamatsu City.
- Eligibility:
- Individuals or groups engaged in activities within Hamamatsu.
- Conditions:
-
- Nominees must have (generally) conducted activities in the city for at least 5 years
- They must be engaged in extraordinary pioneering activities that can serve as a role model for others.
- Application:
- In person, by post or email to the Hamamatsu City Hall International Affairs Division.
Applications must be received by July 31 (Fri).