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Mie Omoiyari Parking Usage Permit System ~ Extending the period of use for expectant and nursing mothers ~

三重おもいやり駐車場利用証制度について ～妊産婦の利用期間を延長します～

2023/03/13 Monday Announcements, Security

Mie Prefecture issues “Omoiyari Parking lot” usage certificates to people with disabilities, elderly people who need nursing care, expectant mothers, injured people, and others who have difficulty walking.

When using the Omoiyari Parking Lot, please post your usage card on the rearview mirror, etc., so that it can be easily seen from the outside of the car.

From April 1, 2023, we will extend the period during which pregnant and nursing mothers can use the facility so that they can go out with their infants without worry.

Before extension: From the acquisition of the mother and child health handbook(boshi kenko techo) to 1 year and 6 months after childbirth

After extension: From the acquisition of the Mother and Child Health Handbook(boshi kenko techo) to 2 years after childbirth

In the case of multiple birth (twins, triplets, etc.), up to 3 years after birth.

Click here to see the leaflet (service in Japanese only) extending the period of use for expectant and nursing mothers.

About the extension application procedures

  1. Starting March 1, 2023 (Wednesday), the Child and Welfare Department Community Welfare Division (Kodomo Fukushi-bu Chiiki Fukushi-ka) will start accepting advance applications (electronic applications and mail applications only).
  2. From April 3, 2023 (Monday), the Child and Welfare Department Community Welfare Division, prefectural welfare offices (Hokusei, Takidokai, Kihoku, Kinan), public health centers (Suzuka, Tsu, Matsusaka, Iga ), and the application (electronic application, mail application, window application) will be accepted at the counter in charge of each municipality.

*For details on the system, please see the flyers (service in Japanese only) or the prefectural website (https://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/UD/HP/73426012526_00001.htm), service in Japanese only.

If you need assistance in a foreign language, please contact the Mie Consultation Center for Foreign Residents (MieCo). The phone number is 080-3300-8077.

Contact information (Japanese only)

Mie Prefecture Child and Welfare Department Community Welfare Division

Phone number: 059-224-3349

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About the use of mask from March 13, 2023

2023/03/13 Monday Announcements, Security

２０２３年３月１３日からのマスク着用について

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

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