Notice from Mie Counseling Support Center for Foreign Residents “MieCo” みえ外国人相談サポートセンター「MieCo（みえこ）」のお知らせ Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp 2023/03/06 Monday Announcements, Culture and Leisure Mie Prefecture have a consultation center for foreign residents. If you have any problems in your daily life, please consult MieCo., all consultation matters will be confidential. Please feel free to consult with us. Phone consultations Call 080-3300-8077. When the call is connected, say your preferred language. A translator for that language will speak to you along with the MieCo employee, resulting in a 3-person call. Depending on the content, a specialized organization will be convened so that you can solve your problem. Inquiries at the MieCo Service Desk Staff who speak the language of your choice will assist you in principle. If the staff does not speak your language, an interpreter will help over the phone. Address: Tsu-shi Hadokoro-cho 700 UST Tsu 3F Mie International Exchange Foundation (MIEF) at the Mie Prefectural Exchange Center (Mie Kenmin Kouryu Center) By train: 1 minute walk from Tsu Station east exit. By car: Parking is free for up to 30 minutes. If it exceeds 30 minutes, a fee will be charged. Consultation hours Monday to Friday (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and New Year’s holidays, between December 29th and January 3rd) *Until March 31, 2023, appointments will be made on Sunday. Service languages English, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese Subjects that can be consulted Visa procedures, work, health, well-being, pregnancy, paternity and maternity, education, etc. Matters that CANNOT be consulted Translation of documents, translation for commercial purposes and civil cases, face-to-face translation, medical translation, etc. If you would like to consult with specialists (lawyers, clinical psychologists and Department of Immigration Control officials), click here for more details (consultation schedule between October 2022 and March 2023) The consultation schedule from April 2023 will be announced in April on Mie Info. Click here to view the MieCo flyer Click here to view the MieCo Expert Consultation flyer Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp « About the use of mask from March 13, 2023 Mie Omoiyari Parking Usage Permit System ~ Extending the period of use for expectant and nursing mothers ~ » ↑↑ Next Information ↑↑ About the use of mask from March 13, 2023 2023/03/06 Monday Announcements, Culture and Leisure ２０２３年３月１３日からのマスク着用について Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp Until now, in line with regulations set by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the municipality has generally required people to wear masks indoors and left wearing them outdoors optional. However, from March 13, 2023, the use of a mask will be at the individual discretion. (Kosei Rodo-sho)Click here for the leaflet (created by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) Even so, in the following cases, it is recommended to use a mask. When visiting a medical institution When visiting medical institutions or facilities for the elderly where many people at high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly, are hospitalized and/or live When an employee of a medical institution or facility for the elderly is working Riding on a crowded train or bus (excluding limited express trains, highway buses, charter buses, etc., where nearly all passengers can sit) When meeting elderly people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill or people with underlying illnesses, wearing a mask is recommended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Please continue to take basic infection prevention measures such as ventilating indoor areas. Also, be proactive about vaccinations. If you are experiencing immunization-related difficulties and/or need help booking vaccine: Call the “Coronavirus Vaccine Consultation Line for Mie Foreigners” – Mie Gaikokujin Corona Vaccine Soudan Dial (みえ外国人コロナワクチン相談ダイアル) TEL: 080-3123-9173 Opening hours: open from Sunday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm Support Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepalese, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese If you are having difficulties due to the new coronavirus: Call MieCo, Consultation Center for Overseas Residents in Mie TEL: 080-3300-8077 Opening hours: open from Sunday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm Support Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepalese, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp