市政だより9月号2025年[Japanese]

【Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign begins!　Shisei Dayori September (1)】

The National Traffic Safety Campaign for Autumn is held for 10 days from Sunday, September 21 to Tuesday, September 30, which is the “Day to Aim for Zero Traffic Accident Deaths”. Please observe traffic rules and manners to prevent traffic accidents.

1 Ensure pedestrian safety (especially for children and the elderly)

・Always stop at pedestrian crossings, check both sides of the street, and raise your hands when crossing.

・Make sure that your community and household are aware of the safety of the roads you use to get to and from school and other places where you live. Use reflective materials.

2 Prevent traffic accidents at dusk and at night

Pedestrians have priority at crosswalks. Turn on your lights early before sunset.

3 Wear bicycle helmets and obey traffic rules

Adults and children should wear helmets.

There is a traffic rule called “5 rules for safe bicycle use” (see the city website above).

Be sure to observe them.

4. Eradicate drunk driving

Let's have a strong mind to “never drink and drive” and “never let anyone drive under the influence of alcohol.

【Recruitment of Kumamoto City Kindergarten Students for 2026　Shisei Dayori September (2)】

Eligible:

3-year olds (born between April 2, 2022 and April 1, 2023)

4-year-olds (born between April 2, 2021 and April 1, 2022)

5-year-old children (born between April 2, 2020 and April 1, 2021)

 Distribution of Application Forms, Application Period, and Inquiries

Distribution】September 21- October 16

Application period: October 1 - 16

Applications will be accepted only on the days when each school is open.

If there are too many applications, applications will be selected by lottery.

If the application period has passed, please contact us.

・Sekidai Kindergarten

15-23, Minami Sendanbata-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL: 096-352-0511

・Itsushin Kindergarten

1-10-38 Shinmachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL: 096-322-9525

・Kouzan Kindergarten

4-5-2 Motoyama, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL：096-356-8803

・Kawajiri Kindergarten

4-1-70 Kawajiri, Minami-ku, Tokyo TEL：096-357-4634

・Kusunoki Kindergarten

3-6-1 Kusunoki, Kita-ku, Tokyo TEL：096-338-8230

・Kumanoshou Kindergarten

1009 Miyachi, Jonan-cho, Minami-ku, Tokyo TEL：0964-28-2143

For more information, please visit each kindergarten or the municipal kindergarten website.

【Don't delay! Routine Vaccinations for Children　Shisei Dayori September (3)】

The timing of vaccinations for children is determined based on the age at which they are most susceptible to infectious diseases, etc. Delayed vaccinations delay the development of immunity and increase the risk of serious infectious diseases.

If you are over the age for routine vaccinations, you will be required to pay for the optional vaccinations. Do not delay and take the vaccination as scheduled.

【Request for Your Understanding and Cooperation Regarding the Emergency Passage of Fire Engines and Ambulances – Shisei Dayori September (4)】

Fire engines, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles are required by the Road Traffic Act to use sirens and red flashing lights in order to reach disaster sites or medical institutions as quickly as possible.

Please understand that sirens and lights will be used even on roads with light traffic or during times of low traffic volume, as emergency vehicles must proceed promptly to the requested location.

In addition, if an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving, please yield the right of way and cooperate to ensure smooth and safe passage.