Beware of Black Bears

In autumn, chances of encountering black bears before they enter hibernation becomes higher,　as they appear close to human inhabited areas to gather food. If your house has trees of persimmon or chestnut, we recommend that you pick the fruits ahead of time.
In areas where bear sightings have been reported, please bring bells or a radio with you when you go out, and be especially aware in mornings and evenings. In the event that you encountered a bear, do not panic, face the bear squarely and slowly step backwards. Information regarding bear sightings is available on the "Bear Sighting Map" on the official website of the City of Sendai and the official LINE account of the City of Sendai (please add the account to your friend list, and select “クマ出没”-“bear sightings”- from the notification setting. This service is available only in Japanese). 

Inquiries："Environmentally-friendly" Promotion Section TEL: 022-214-0013

Notice of Tsunami Evacuation Drill

For residents whose mobile phone location information is located in Miyagino, Wakabayashi, and Taihaku Wards, you will be sent an emergency warning message as an evacuation drill at around 9:48 a.m. on November 2 (Thu). 
Regarding the tsunami evacuation public service announcement in eastern areas of Sendai City, please note in advance that the volume of noises from the outdoor speaker installations will be loud.
Inquiries：Disaster Risk Reduction Promotion Section TEL: 022-214-3109

Tax Notices

Inhabitant Tax Payments are Due on October 31 (Tue)

Please make your third Inhabitant Tax payment for FY 2023 at your nearest financial institution by October 31 (Tue). If you pay by bank transfer, the transaction will be made on October 31 (Tue).
Inquiries: Tax Collection and Administration Section TEL: 022-214-1010
Please confirm that Inhabitant Tax has been deducted from your October pension.
To those who are 65 years or older as of April 1 of 2023, and whose Inhabitant Tax is deducted from a public pension, Sendai City sent the notice in June. Please check said notice to confirm the deducted tax amount and your type of public pension. 
Inquiries: Inhabitant Tax Section TEL: 022-214-1009

AIDS, Syphilis and Chlamydia Testing

• Anonymous testing available.
• Reservation required.
• How to apply:
  Reservations can be made by calling the dedicated reservation line (TEL: 090-4478-4641), between 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, from approximately one month before the testing date up until the day before the testing, or from the official website of the City of Sendai.

Notice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination

Information regarding vaccination is available in Japanese, Easy Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali.
Japanese｜Easy Japanese｜English｜Chinese｜Korean｜Vietnamese｜Nepali

Accepting Claims for Free Early Childhood Education and Care

To receive the Free Early Childhood Education and Care subsidy you must submit a claim to the City. Please complete the procedures if you are eligible. 

• Eligibility: Those who have the new class 2 or 3 Childcare Certificate and are using extended childcare services at kindergarten and centers for early childhood education and care, non-certified childcare facilities, temporary childcare services, childcare services for sick children, or Sendai Sukusuku("Healthy Growth") Support Project.
• Eligible period: July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
• Claim submission date: By October 20 (Fri), 2023
• For further details please see the official website of the City of Sendai or make an inquiry.
  Inquiries: Sendai City Free Early Childhood Education and Care Office　　TEL: 022-214-8978

Health Checkup for Children Starting Elementary School in Spring 2024

• Venue: Your assigned school can be found on the notice of health checkups for children starting school (It will be sent out in early October):
• Eligibility: Children who were born between April 2 of 2017 and April 1 of 2018. (We ask that a guardian accompany the child.)
• What to bring: Notice of health checkups for children starting school, health checkup form for children starting school, indoor shoes, writing utensils.
• In principle, you can NOT come to the school by car.
• Some schools offer 30-minute parenting lectures for guardians during the health checkups.
• If your child is unable to attend the health checkup at the assigned school, your child can receive it at another school that is convenient to them. You must contact, in advance, both your assigned school and the school at which you would like for your child to receive their health checkup.
  Inquiries:
  For Health Checkups- Health Education Section TEL: 022-214-8881
  For Parenting Lectures (inquiries about availability of temporary childcare, etc.) - the assigned school, or the Lifelong Learning Section TEL: 022-214-8887

Accepting Applications for Childcare Facilities and Services in Sendai City for April 2024 - Application Guide for Childcare Facilities and Services will be distributed starting from October 12

(1)Nursery schools, etc.
Eligible Childcare Facilities and Services：

• Individuals residing in Sendai City whose child is younger than 3 years old（born on or after April 2 of 2021）
  →Nursery schools, Centers for Early Childhood Education and Care (nursery school section only), Home-like Childcare Services (nursery mothers), Small-Scale Childcare Services, and Childcare facilities for company employees
• Individuals residing in Sendai City whose child is 3 years old or older（born between April 2 of 2018 and April 1 of 2021）
  →Nursery schools, Centers for Early Childhood Education and Care (nursery school section only)
• Application Period: From November 2 (Thu) to December 1 (Fri), 2023
• Requirements: You must have the certification of need for childcare.（The certification will be issued in the case that one is unable to care for their child due to work, pregnancy, child birth, illness,disability, caregiving of relatives, nursing, disaster reconstruction, job hunting, school, and other reasons.）
• Please check the application guide for details about eligible facilities, which is distributed at the Childcare and Benefit Section of Ward Offices or the Public Health and Welfare Section of Miyagi General Branch starting from October 12. You can also download the application guide from the official website of the City of Sendai.
  Where to apply: Submit the application attached in the Application Guide at the Childcare and Benefit Section of Ward Office or the Public Health and Welfare Section of the Miyagi General Branch with jurisdiction over your first-choice childcare facility or service, or via mail. Please check the details on the official website of the City of Sendai.

(2)Kindergartens, Centers for Early Childhood Education and Care（kindergarten section only）

• All private kindergartens, centers for early childhood education and care provide extended childcare services.
• Some of those facilities may provide long hours of extended childcare services, same as nursery schools.
• Please directly ask the facility about their application deadlines, conditions and for information on how to apply.
  Inquiries：
  (1)Childcare and Benefit Section of Ward Offices, Public Health and Welfare Section of the Miyagi General Branch
  (2)Childcare Approval and Subsidy Section TEL: 022-214-8655