更新日：2018年4月1日

Ashiya Newsletter April 1, 2018 (Text Version)

＜“Ashiya School Lunch” Cookbook on Sale Now＞

Inquiries: School Education Section
Phone: 0797-38-2087

Ashiya’s school lunches are specially hand-cooked. Nutritionists at each school design the menus, and chefs cook them with care.
We invite you to try out these delicious and nutritious Ashiya school lunches at home!
The “Ashiya School Lunch” cookbook is full of tasty school lunch recipes that are popular with children, fun snacks to make as a family, and information on table manners and how to make a "bento" lunchbox.
This book is available at bookstores nationwide (1,000 pre-tax) and as an e-book (800 yen pre-tax).
You can also check out Ashiya school lunch recipes on the Cookpad website.

 

 

＜New Hiking Course Signposts＞

Inquiries: Regional Economy Promotion Section
Phone: 0797-38-2033

Introducing three hiking courses with newly-installed signposts.
Why don’t you go hiking?

【Mt. Shiroyama and Koza Falls Course】(for families)
Relax with the negative ion effect of Ashiyagawa River and Koza Falls.
Length: 4.6 km, 90 mins.
(Start and end at Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station.)

【Kakitani Valley Course】(for families)
The trail going through Kakitani Valley, going past Mt. Gorogoro-dake and Okuike Pond, is good for hiking beginners.
Length: 6.5 km, 150 mins.
(Start at Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station, end at Ashiya Tollgate Bus Stop.)

【Rokurokuso and Mt. Gorogoro-dake Course】(intermediate level)
First half is a steep uphill climb, suitable for strong hikers. Enjoy the Ashiya townscape and natural environment.
Length: 5.4 km, 120 mins.
(Start at Hinode Bridge, end at Okuike Bus Stop.)

 

 

＜New Ashiya "Furusato" Donation Souvenirs＞

Inquiries: Regional Economy Promotion Section
Phone: 0797-38-2033

The Ashiya "Furusato" (hometown) Donation Souvenirs increased to a total of 143 types (44 businesses). You may now choose a souvenir with your donation of 10,000 yen or more.
The souvenir catalog is also a guidebook that introduces the participating businesses.
These souvenirs are presented to donors to express our love for Ashiya, introduce excellent Ashiya products to more people, and revitalize the region.
To fulfill our donors’ wishes to support Ashiya and make it a better place to live, your generous donations are used in education, culture, medicine, and other fields.

 

 

＜Please Follow the Citizens’ Manner Ordinance＞

Inquiries: Environment Section
Phone: 0797-38-2050

Let’s Create a “Clean, Safe, and Pleasant City to Live In”, Ashiya!

【Walk your dog on a leash and clean up its waste (Article 12)】
We receive many complaints about people who do not clean up their dog’s feces. Walking your dog outside without a leash is also prohibited. Pet owners must take responsibility so that people and pets can live comfortably together and avoid bothering neighbors. Always leash your dog for walking or exercise.

【Fireworks are prohibited in some places (Article 13, 3)】
Fireworks are prohibited in the Shio-Ashiya Beach area. 

【Do not use fireworks at night (from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following day) (Article 13)】
In addition to “fireworks-prohibited areas”, fireworks are also prohibited at night in public spaces within Ashiya City (roads, parks, rivers, beaches, and other freely accessible areas).

【Barbecuing is prohibited in some places (Article 15, 3)】
Barbequing is prohibited along Ashiyagawa River (south of Shiroyama Dam) and on the north and south banks of Canal Park.

【Riding on pleasure boats in Canal Park is only allowed at certain times (Article 15, 5)】
Riding on pleasure boats (personal water crafts, motorboats, etc.) at Canal Park is prohibited from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following day.

【Graffiti is prohibited (Article 14)】
Graffiti in public places (roads, parks, rivers, beaches, and other freely accessible areas) and on buildings and related properties owned by others is prohibited.

*Each of these rules carries a fine of up to 100,000 yen.
*“Fireworks” refers to any fireworks that spin, move horizontally, fly, launch, make big noise, etc.
*“Barbeque” refers to any cooking that uses flame (including portable gas stoves).

 

 

＜If You are Going to Live Abroad, Make Tax Arrangements before You Leave Japan＞

Inquiries: Taxation Section

Individuals required to pay tax must pay their tax and arrange for a tax representative at the Taxation Section before leaving Japan.
Tax is assessed on the following individuals:

●Individual City and Prefecture Resident Tax: individuals living in Ashiya City on January 1 of each year.
●Fixed Assets & City Planning Tax: individuals who own fixed assets in Ashiya City on January 1 of each year.
●Light Vehicle Tax: individuals who own a "kei" (light) vehicle or motorcycle on April 1 of each year.

【Individual City and Prefecture Resident Tax】
Inquiries: Taxation Section, Resident Tax Subsection
Phone: 0797-38-2016

【Fixed Assets & City Planning Tax】
Inquiries: Taxation Section, Fixed Assets Tax Subsection
Phone: 0797-38-2017

【Light Vehicle Tax and Bank Transfer Payment】
Inquiries: Taxation Section, Management Subsection
Phone: 0797-38-2015

【Tax payment consultations】
Inquiries: Credit Management Section
Phone: 0797-38-2014

 

 

＜FY2018 Tax Payment Deadline＞

Inquiries: Taxation Section

Payment deadlines are available on our website.

 

 

＜Ashiya City Domestic Garbage Handbook (English) and Business Garbage Handbook (Japanese) Available＞

Inquiries: Environmental Facilities Section
Phone: 0797-32-5391

【Domestic Garbage Handbook (English)】
It includes how to separate and put out your garbage, collection days, and efforts to reduce garbage.

Available locations:
●Ashiya City Hall North Wing and South Wing Receptions, Public Relations and International Exchange Section
●Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center
●Refuse Disposal Center (Environmental Facilities Section)
*Also available on our website.

【Business Garbage Handbook (Japanese Only)】
Business garbage may not be disposed of at domestic garbage stations or pipelines. Business owners must read this handbook and reduce garbage as much as possible, as well as disposing of garbage correctly.
The Handbook shows how to reduce and dispose of business garbage.

*Business owners who wish to receive the Garbage Handbook may contact the Environmental Facilities Section.
*Also available on our website.

 

 

＜FY2018 Domestic Garbage Collection Calendar Available (English)＞

Inquiries: Garbage Collection Section
Telephone: 0797-22-2155

The FY2018 version of the Domestic Garbage Collection Calendar is now available. It shows garbage collection days for your neighborhood. Available at Ashiya City Hall Reception, Public Relations and International Exchange Section, Laporte Citizens’ Service Corner, Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center, and Refuse Disposal Center (Garbage Collection Section). Also available on our website.

 

 

Guide on Japanese Classes

●Shio-Ashiya "Nihongo Kyoshitsu" (Japanese Lessons)
【Venue】Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center (7-1 Kaiyo-cho)
【Eligibility】Non-native Japanese speakers, junior high school students or above
【Day & Time】
10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. on Mondays
90 minutes between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays
10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon on Thursdays
10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon on Saturdays
【Fees】200 yen per lesson
【Form of lessons】One-to-one lessons
【Where to apply】Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center (Phone: 0797-25-0511)

●"Kodomo no Tame no Nihongo Kyoshitsu" (Japanese Lessons for Children)
【Venue】Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center (7-1 Kaiyo-cho)
【Eligibility】Elementary school children who are non-native Japanese speakers
【Day & Time】10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon on Saturdays
【Fees】Free. 1,000 yen for materials per year
【Form of lessons】Group or one-to-one lessons
【Where to apply】 Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center (Phone: 0797-25-0511)

●ASHIYA "Nihongo Gakkyu" (Japanese Classes)
【Venue】Ashiya Citizens’ Center (8-24 Narihira-cho)
【Eligibility】Residents in Ashiya City who wish to be able to make conversation, read and write in Japanese
【Day & Time】90 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays
【Fees】2,000 yen for 10 lessons
【Form of lessons】One-to-one lessons
【Where to apply】Community Learning Center (Phone: 0797-35-0700)

 

 

＜From “Ashiya School Lunch” Cookbook; "Soboro-don"＞

Inquiries: School Education Section
Phone: 0797-38-2087

【"Soboro-don"】
The beautiful color combination of chicken and egg stimulates the appetite.

【Ingredients 】(serves 4)
Rice.....2 "go" rice cooker cups (makes about 4 rice bowls)
Eggs.....3
Salt.....1/3 tsp.
Ground chicken.....200 grams
Gobo root.....50 grams
Green peas.....15 grams
Cooking oil.....as needed

A
Sugar.....2 tbsp.
"Koikuchi" (dark) soy sauce.....4 tsp.
Sake.....2 tsp.

【Recipe】
1. Break eggs and whisk with salt. Heat oil in frying pan at medium heat (medium flame), add eggs, and stir to make "iri-tamago" (finely scrambled egg topping).
2. Slice gobo root into thin diagonal shavings. Boil green peas.
3. Heat oil at medium heat in another frying pan, add ground chicken and gobo root, and sauté. When ingredients are cooked, add the seasonings in “A” to flavor, completing the “tori-soboro” (ground chicken topping).
4. Place rice into bowls, then top with “iri-tamago” and “tori-soboro”, and add green peas for decoration.