Takatsuki Living Guide

58 Pages·2012·2.79 MB·English

~Guidebook for Foreign Residents Ver.３
In the City of Takatsuki~
Takatsuki Living Guide
(English)

2016
March 2016
CONTENTS
About Takatsuki Living Guide 1
Welcome to Takatsuki City 1
1 Precaution against Natural Disasters
(１)Disasters 2
(２)In case of Emergency 8
2 The Various Procedures
(１)Resident Registration 12
(２)Necessary Procedures in time with Moving 15
(３)Procedures for Moving outside the City 16
3 In the case of Illness
(１) Hospitals and Clinics 18
(２)Medical Insurance 20
(３)Subsidy System for Medical Expenses 23
4 Pregnancy & Child-rearing
(１)During Pregnancy 24
(２)After a Childbirth 25
(３)Immunization 27
(４)Consultation and Support for Child-rearing 29
(５)Nursery School・Kindergarten・Certified Kodomoen 31
(６)Elementary and Junior High School 32
5 Daily Life and Housing
(１)Rent a House 35
(２)Employment 36
(３)Water Supply and Sewage 37
(４)Garbage/Human Waste 38
(５)Marriage/Divorce 40
(６)Death 41
6 Tax and Pension
(１)Tax 43
(２)Pension Systems 44
7 Health and Welfare Plans
(１)To get healthy 46
(２)Welfare Systems 46
8 Transportation System
(１)The City Bus 48
(２)Trains 49
(３)How to access to Takatsuki City 49
9 Useful Sites for Foreign Citizens 50
10 Information about Facilities 51
11 Consultation Services by Foreign Languages 54
12 Emergency Calls 55
About Takatsuki Living Guide for Foreign Residents
たかつき生活ガイドについて
This guide in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean contains information for
foreign people living in Takatsuki City.

Since the guide provides information mainly on Takatsuki City, we recommend
you to check the Osaka Foundation for International Exchange’s (Essentials for
Living in Osaka) which contains general information common for all of Osaka
Prefecture.

Please note that various procedures and necessary documents might be changed
in the future.

Essentials for Living in Osaka URL http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/guide.html

Welcome to Takatsuki City ようこそ わがまち高槻へ

□Rich in Nature, History and Culture
Takatsuki City is located almost directly between Kyoto and Osaka in the
northeast of the Osaka Plain. In the north of Takatsuki City, sit the spectacular
Hokusetsu Mountains, and toward the south, the rich and breathtaking flow of the
Yodo River.

□Toward the realization of a Multi-cultural Integration
Takatsuki City aiming at the realization of a Multi-cultural Society established
“The Policy for the Promotion of Multi-cultural Integration in Takatsuki City” in
March 2009.
We are striving toward the fulfillment of a Multicultural society, creating an
attractive city in which foreign residents can live comfortably.

■Outline of Takatsuki City

●Land Area 105.29sq.km
●Sea Level Peak 678.7m
Lowest point3.3m

●Population 355,224 (as of September 30, 2015)
●City Tree (Keyaki) Zelkova

●City Flower (Unhand) Deutzia

Keyaki
●Sister City
M a n il a C i t y (P h ilippines)
Changzhou City (Republic of China)

Toowoomba City (Australia)
Masuda City (Shimane prefecture)
Wakasa Town (Fukui Prefecture)

Unohana

1
１ Precaution against Natural Disasters 緊急時の対応
(１)Disasters
①Earthquakes

Many earthquakes happen in Japan. It is important to be
prepared on an every-day basis just in case an earthquake
happens. When an earthquake happens, check the extent of the

damages on the television or radio, and do not be confused by
rumors or groundless information.

【Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu)072-674-7314

2) Do not go outside
If earthquake occurs

1）Hide yourself under the table.

・Protect your head.

・Do not rush outside.

3) Do not be misled by false rumors.

2) Open all windows and doors to secure an
※see p6
escape route.

・The doors might be distorted due to the
4) Take minimal personal items with you,
earthquake, and might not open.
do not evacuate by car.

Evacuate on foot.

5) Be careful yoshin (after-shocks),

tsunamis (tidal-waves) and landslides.
After the tremors stop
・Avoid narrow streets,
1) Calmly put out all fires.
fences and rivers.
・Turn off the main gas tap.
・Put out fires.

・If you can’t, evacuate
as soon as possible

Preparing for Earthquakes
Confirm municipal designated
To prevent cabinets or bookshelves evacuation places and ways of
from falling down, secure them to walls
escape. ※see p3
with L-shaped brackets.

Prepare an emergency kit that you
can take with you.
L-Safety catch ※see p5

Prepare an emergency supplies.
Safety catch
※see p5

2
②Flood
After a heavy rain, riverbanks could collapse and a flood could occur
because of the river rising.
Try to get reliable information and evacuate as soon as possible if

you feel danger.

【 Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu)072-674-7314

１)Evacuate in the outfits which do 2) Watch your step.
not restrict your movements. ・As you cannot confirm safe places on
Flooded roads walk carefully with a

long bar instead of a cane.

3) Pay attention to safety under the
water.

・The depth to which you can walk ,
70cm for men and 50cm for women in
general.

・If it is difficult to evacuate to the
designated evacuation area, make an

rd
emergency escape to the 3 or upper
floor of the nearest tall and solidly
constructed building.

4) Try not to evacuate alone.
・Close each other’s bodies with a rope

not to get separated and take refuge
in a group.

・Keep your eyes on a child.

(1)Protect your head with a helmet or
protective cotton hood.
(2)Wear cotton long-sleeves shirt and 5) To secure safely for elderly or sick

trousers. person caring on one’s back, for small
(3)Wear fatigue gloves. children to wear a swim ring.
(4)Wear comfortable and big solid

shoes.
(5)Make your evacuation baggage as
small as possible and carry it in a 6) Avoid evacuating by car, because

rucksack to keep both hands free. there is a danger you will not be able
to move in a flood.

Evacuation Sites

In case of evacuation, there are 126 refuge locations in the city, which have

been designated in advance as “Regional evacuation sites”, such as an
elementary school or junior high school, kindergartens, public halls and
community centers.

For more details, check the City website or Takatsuki Disaster Prevention
Map.

Website search guide

Front page: （http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp）>安心・安全>避難場所・施設

【Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu) Tel[phone]

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③Typhoon(台風)

In Japan from June through October, there are many typhoons
that bring strong winds and torrential rain which can cause
landslides and flood damage.

When a typhoon approaches, pay close attention to the
weather forecast and typhoon tracking reports.
You should try to stay inside.

【 Inquiries】Crisis Management Office(Kikikanrishitsu)Tel [phone]

When a typhoon occurs
3) Be prepared for a blackout. A flashlight, a
1) Pay attention to the weather
portable radio, etc. should be kept.
forecast on TV or radio.
Water supply might be cut off in a high

building.

2) Be sure to close your shutter.

Be sure to remove or secure any items
4) Be prepared for emergency packages, in
outside your house such as potted plants
case of evacuation.
or laundry poles which may be blown

down.

④Be prepared for natural disasters

1) In an emergency, in order to remain calm, it is a good idea to talk with the family
and decide the division of roles between family members.

To be confirmed by family

・The safest place in your house.

・Check the First aid goods and fire.
・The person leading infants and the elderly.
・Confirmation of evacuation routes and shelter. ※see p3

・Keep things you need to take with you in an emergency in a convenient place.
※see p5
・Meeting place and how to contact your family.

2) Filled out in Japanese make a note of the information required in an emergency,
let’s always carry.

Let’s keep it in the Emergency Supplies.
In a pinch, use this note; please ask the cooperation of people nearby who can speak
Japanese.

What you note for an emergency.
・Address

・Name
・Home phone number, a mobile number.
・The name of family members and the telephone number of family members.

・The name and telephone number of the nearest Evacuation site.
・The meeting place if family are separated.

※“A Relief Card ”providing helpful information necessary in case of
emergency is the last page of the guide. Carry this card at all times to be
prepared for a natural disaster.
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“Emergency Stockpiles.”
“Emergency supplies.”
Prepare enough to sustain
In case of evacuation, put together necessities and

your family for three days at
store them at an easily accessible place.
least until disaster
・Using a rucksack(backpack)is best, because it
restoration.
allows you to have both hands free.

・A reasonable weight :15kg for men and 10kg

for women.
Valuables
Cash/bankbooks/

Health insurance
card/credit cards Emergency Foodstuffs
Non-cooking/ simple cooking
Flashlight
food/retort-packed
Standby batteries/candles
food/ canned food/

instant food/chocolate, etc.

Portable radio

Light and small size Water
backup batteries a lot
Prepare bottles or

cans of mineral

water as drinking
Emergency food/water
water (3 liters per
Canned food /instant noodles/crackers
person per day.)
bottled water, etc. Keep your
bathtub filled

with water, so

Supplies
you can use it as
Underwear/paper diaper/tissues
daily life water.

wet tissue/can opener/lighter/thick

cotton gloves/baby bottle/
toiletries /sanitary product/ Daily necessities

Portable cooking stove/

Propane gas /solid fuel/
toilet paper/blanket/
First Aid Kits sleeping bag/a disposable
Plasters/bandages/disinfectants
pocket warmer, etc.
Vulnerary/antipyretic/cold medicine

Etc. ※prepare spare cylinder.

*Prepare regular medication for the

elderly and the sick
And the sick.

⑤Voice Mail Service in Emergencies “Dial 171”
This service is available only when it is difficult to make telephone

calls because of a big earthquake of “intensity 6 lower” or bigger

earthquake and other disasters.

Record your message within 30 seconds
１Recording
G eneral phone
after the sound.

１

Public phone （□□□）－□□□－□□□□
recording

(ろくおん) Dial the telephone number for both callers
Mobil phone １７１ inside and outside the disaster area, dial

the phone number of person in the disaster
２
P HS
site starting from the area code.
playback

INS
２Playback Listen

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⑥Information concerning Disaster

Evacuation warning and advisory

When there is the possibility of a disaster, the mayor and chief of police, etc. will

issue an evacuation warning or advisory. You should confirm the locations of the

evacuation site in advance.
E vacuation site can be checked on the Takatsuki City HP, etc.

Takatsuki City Disaster Prevention Map (in Japanese)

(List of evacuation places or related facilities in an emergency)

Website search guide

Front page:http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp>安心・安全>避難場所・施設

TV and radio stations etc. that provide disaster information

You can get updated information on warning, advisory and the weather that the

Metrological Agency announces on TV, radio and internet.

※Advisories are announced when there is a risk that a disaster could happen.
Warnings are announced when there is a risk that a serious disaster could

happen. Warnings more than Advisories implies a situation where vigilance is
necessary, but that does not mean that you can relax when it is only an advisory.
You should pay attention to weather reports on TV and radio frequently, and

prepare for natural disaster.

Television

・NHK General Television

・NHK World Television (satellite Television:BS1,BS2, Premium
NHK news, Information Programs (in English)
・Takatsuki Cable TV

Local news and information
＜For persons who have a contract which Cable TV＞

Radio

・FM CoCoLo (76.5MHz) URL http://cocolo.jp/
13 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai
Indonesian, Pilipino, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Sinhalese

・FM NHK2 (82.8MHz)
5 languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese

・FM NHK (88.1MHz)

・AM NHK1 (666KHz)

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Internet

・Ministry of International Affairs and Communications, Fire and Disaster Management
Agency URL http://www.fdma.go.jp/index.html

・NHK World Radio Japan on-line URL http://www.nhk.or.jp/rj
→Overseas broadcasting, ”NHK World Radio Japans” is re-edited and provide voice
with the internet.

(13 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, etc.)

・NHK World Daily News URL http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/index.html
→Foreign news (NHK World Radio Japan on-line)
(8 languages)English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish,
Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, French

・Osaka Disaster Prevention Net Takatsuki version
URL http://www-cds.osaka-bousai.net/takatsuki/index.html
→At the site of Osaka disaster prevention, you can see emergency information

and evacuation advice or directive about Takatsuki. In 3 languages: English,
Chinese, Korean
The City is offering Disaster prevention information by mails in 3 languages,
English, Chinese, Korean.
For more details, check the website of Takatsuki.

・Takatsuki City Home pages “Disaster/Emergency Information”( Kinkyu/Saigai
Jyoho)
Website search guide
Front page( http://www.city.takatsuki.osaka.jp/) 緊急・災害情報

→Emergency information in the event of a disaster, you can check website Takatsuki, from
disaster and emergency information.

ARE YOU READY?

Evacuation Preparation Information (hinan junbi joho)
・There is a risk of damage by disaster. Please contact your family and

prepare an emergency supplies to take with you. Also start to voluntarily
temporarily evacuate to a higher area in the house or a place away from

slopes and near safer places.
Evacuation Advisory

・ To prevent the spread of damage caused by the disaster, please go
immediately to your nearest emergency shelter.

Evacuation Instructions
・ The situation is potentially very dangerous. Please complete your

evacuation promptly while pay attention to the conditions around you.

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(２)In case of Emergency
① Call a person in a laud voice

If there has been an accident or there is a fire, alert your
neighbors and ask for assistance.

にほんご はっせい えいご
Japanese Utterance English
火事だ
Kaji-da There’s a fire!
かじだ

救急車
kyukyusya Ambulance!
きゅうきゅうしゃ

泥 棒
Do ro bo u Thief!
どろぼう

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