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February 1, 2013 No. 159

Published:Mitaka Municipal Office, Tokyo

Edited by:Secretariat and Public Relations SectionMitaka Municipal Office1-1, Nozaki 1-chome, Mitaka, Tokyo181-8555

Phone: 0422-45-1151URL: http://www.city.mitaka.tokyo.jp/

english/index.htmlMITAKA CITY NEWS providing businessand event information of Mitaka city ispublished on 1st of every month.

◆Apply at the windows below or by mail by Feb. 8 (Fri.) at the latestRequired items: Fixed-term Bicycle Parking Lot Application Form (and for students and persons with special needs, student ID card <or exam admission card for those expected to become students in April>, copy of physical disability certificate or Ai-no-techo, or welfare recipient certificate.)Application: By mail, send the documents to the Road and City Traffic Manage-ment Section, 181-8555 (must be postmarked Feb. 8 or earlier). In person, go to the window for fixed-term parking lot users, located on the fifth f loor of City Hall, Room 151 (9:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays) or the applicable win-dow at Municipal Office branches.* Application forms are available at the accepting windows above, Inokashira No. 2 Bicycle Parking

Lot and Tsutsujigaoka Temporary Lot, or can be downloaded from the Mitaka City website. * One application per person. Multiple applications will invalidate all applications from that person.

◆ Notification of resultsAfter a lottery for available spaces, results will be sent out by mail to all appli-

cants in early Mar. Successful applicants have additional explanation included on what to do next. ※ Those who have a Mitaka City Safety Bicycle Driver License issued to partici-

pants to Safety Bicycle Drive Course within the past three years will be given priority in the lottery.

◇ Safety Bicycle Drive Course (given only in Japanese)Date and time: Feb. 3 (Sun.), 11:00 a.m. to noonVenue: Inokashira Community CenterApplication: Go to the venue directly on the day

Don't forget to file Your Annual Tax Returns!You Can Complete Tax Return Documents Using Forms on the National Tax Agency Website

Japanese tax laws may require foreigners residing in Japan for more than one year to file a tax return. The National Tax Agency website (http://www.nta.go.jp) has a section for completing tax return documents (Kakutei shinkokusho-tou saku-sei corner) such as income tax, consumption tax, gift tax and blue tax returns. Us-ers simply input the required information (the system automatically does the nec-essary calculations), print out the completed forms and take them to the tax office. The data can also be used to file tax returns electronically via the e-Tax system. The tax return document completion system is available 24 hours a day. * Detailed information on tax return procedures in English is also available on the Na-tional Tax Agency website.[HP] http://www.nta.go.jp/foreign_language/

◆ Submitting Your Tax Documents in PersonDate and Time: Feb. 18 (Mon.) to Mar. 15 (Fri.), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note that consultation services begin from 9:00 a.m.Venue: Musashino Tax Office (3-27-1 Kichijoji honcho, Musashino City)* The special site for filling out tax returns is scheduled to be set up by Feb. 6 (Wed.).

Inquiries: Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau (Income Tax Counseling in English), Tel. 03-3821-9070

Caution! Waste Collection Truck Suffered Fire One of the city’s unburnable waste col-

lection trucks recently experienced a fire while on its collection rounds. Although there were no injuries as the f ire was promptly put out, the collection truck was heavily damaged.

The fire was caused by a spray can that had not been emptied and put in with un-burnable waste. The gas leaked and was ignited by metal rubbing together and giv-ing off sparks. Completely use or empty any spray cans, gas cassettes, lighters or similar items, and always put them out for collection as Hazardous Waste.Inquiries: Garbage Management Section Ext. 2533

Bicycle parking lots around Inokashira-koen Station and Tsutsujigaoka Station

Application Period Starts for Fixed-term Bicycle Parking and Information on One-time Use Parking

Application deadline:Feb. 8 (Fri.)

From April 2013, bicycle parking lots in the vicinity of Inokashira-koen Station and Tsutsujigaoka Station will charge user fees (fixed-term and one-time use). See below for instruction on how to apply for the fixed-term parking lot and how to park your bicycle temporarily (one-time use).

Application for fixed-term use has been accepted until Feb. 8 (Fri.) for persons who wish to secure the parking lot from April. If there are more applicants than capacity, a lottery will be held.

Inquiries: Road and City Traffic Management Section Ext.2883

Monthly User Fees and How to Apply for the Fixed-term Bicycle Parking LotInokashira No. 2 Bicycle Parking Lot

Mitaka residents

Non-Mitaka

residents

General 1,800 yen 2,000 yen

Students/Special Needs 1,500 yen 1,700 yen

Tsutsujigaoka Bicycle and Scooter Parking Lot

Mitaka residents

Non-Mitaka

residents

BicyclesGeneral 1,500 yen 1,700 yen

Students/Special Needs 1,200 yen 1,400 yen

Scooters(up to 50cc)

General 3,000 yen 3,200 yen

Students/Special Needs 2,700 yen 2,900 yen

* Choose from a one-, three- or six-month term of use (there is no discount for longer use).* The fees for Students/Special Needs users apply to students, those holding a physical disability

certificate or Ai-no-techo, or persons on welfare.

※ Due to renovation of the Tsutsujigaoka Parking Lot, current users have been moved to the temporary lot (see map) until Mar. 31 (Sun.). Bicycles and scooters up to 50cc are available.

Information on One-time Use Parking In addition to fixed-term parking, one-time use parking will be available for oc-

casional users on daily basis from April (see map).

Available Lots and One-time User Fees (per day) Inokashira No. 1 Bicycle Parking Lot and Tsutsujigaoka Bicycle and Scooter Parking Lot

Bicycles 100 yen

Scooters (up to 50cc) 200 yen

Efforts to put out the collection truck fire.

Population and Number of Households As of January 1, 2013Numbers in brackets are changes from previous month

No. of Registered Residents 180,144 persons (-132)No. of Households 89,350 households (-120)

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2 MITAKA CITY NEWS February 1, 2013 Mitaka Municipal Office Phone: 0422-45-1151

Information about Mitaka International Society for HOsPitality

MISHOP Offi ceDays: Monday through Saturday (Closed on Sundays and national holidays)Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Location: Mitaka City Chuo-Dori Town Plaza 4F, 3-30-12, Shimorenjaku 181-0013Tel: 0422-43-7812 Fax: 0422-43-9966E-mail: mishop@parkcity.ne.jpURL: http://www.mishop.jp/ Established: November 23, 1989

Information

Information and Consultation Service in English for Foreign ResidentsDate and Time : Every 2nd Friday each month from

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (the service at the counter is to be accepted by 3:00 p.m.).Closed on National Holidays.

Location : Mitaka Municipal Offi ce, 2F Consultation/ Information Center

Tel : 0422-44-6600

外国人相談（英語）日時：毎月第2金曜日 　　　 午後1時～4時（3時まで受付、

祝日を除く）場所：市役所2階相談・情報センター電話：0422-44-6600

Feb. is Energy Conservation Month Feb. is “Energy Conservation Month” every year. Let’s think about energy

conservation when more energy is used by heating appliances to cope with the cold weather.

Here are some energy conservation methods you can apply in daily life.◆ Use air conditioners smartly

Lowering the temperature settings of the air conditioner by even a small amount will reduce energy consumption. Using electric fans or changing the direction of the air to the floor will make the room warmer. Cleaning the air conditioner filter regularly will increase its efficiency.◆ Use public transport

When the temperature is low outside, we tend to use our private cars to go out, but using cars will use a large amount of energy. Use buses and trains as much as possible. When using private cars, avoid sudden starts and braking and try to drive ecologically.◆ Check the contents of the refrigerator

During the cold season, setting the temperature of the refrigerator to “Medium” is enough. Putting too many things in the refrigerator will lower its efficiency. Check whether you are buying things you do not need and forgetting inside.◆ Warm up with methods other than air conditioners

This winter is also an “energy conservation winter” and many items to warm you such as warm clothes and hot-water bottle are sold, so let’s use these items smartly. Winter vegetables, especially many of the root vegetables, have the trait of warming the body. Vegetables of the season are not grown in greenhouse and that point itself is conserving energy.Inquiries: Environmental Policy Section Ext.2524

Mitaka-no-Mori Animation Festival 2013Date: Mar. 2 (Sat.) and 3 (Sun.)Venue: Mitaka City Arts Center,

Theater “Hoshi”◆ Screening and Discussion of the Anima-

tion Works of "Kokon-Tozai" (all ages and countries) (Mar. 2)

* Advance application is required (a lottery will be held if application exceeds capacity.) Please inquire for additional details.◆ Independent Animated Film Festival (Mar. 3)

Short animated films by young artists will be shown. The films will be judged after the screening.

Application: Vsit directly on the day, inquire for additional details.*Besides, animation production companies in Mitaka City will also be introduced.Inquiries: Community and Culture Section Ext.2517 (About Screening and Discussion),Livelihood and Economy Section Ext.2543 (About Independent Animated Film Festival)

Special Ghibli Tickets Now on Sale for Mitaka Residents and People Living Near Mitaka!Eligibility: Persons living, working, or studying in Mitaka City, Musashino City,

Koganei City, and Nishitokyo City *Identification verifying eligibility is required.

Price: Adults 1,000 yen, Junior high/High school students 700 yen, Elementary school students 400 yen, preschool children of four years old or older 100 yen, Children under four years old free of charge *Maximum 6 tickets per person.

Tickets on sale at:Mitaka Tourist Office 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed Tuesdays)Mitaka Ekimae Kyodo Building 1F, 3-24-3 Shimorenjaku, 181-0013 Number of tickets available:50 morning tickets (10:00 a.m. to 0:30 p.m. entry),50 afternoon tickets (2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. entry). First come, first served.

※ Cancellation or any change will not be accepted. Please confirm attendance before applying for tickets.

Inquiries: Mitaka Tourist Office Tel: 0422-40-5525

GHIBLI MUSEUM, MITAKAVenue: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, 181-0013(inside Inokashira Onshi Koen, West Park)Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed Tuesdays)Information Dial:0570-055777 (Japanese only)[HP] http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/

Events of Mitaka City Arts FoundationMitaka City Arts Center Tel: 0422-47-5122 Business hours 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.The center is closed on Feb. 4, 12,13,18, 25.[HP] http://mitaka-art.jp/ticket (Japanese only)

= A nursery service is available. (Please apply 2 weeks prior to each performance.)

Concert Hall “Kaze”

Angel Tremolo, Gem LegatoKyuhee Park Guitar Recital

Mar. 3 (Sun.), from 2:00 p.m. Tickets now on saleAll seats reservedMembers 2,500 yen / Nonmembers 3,000 yen, 23 years old or younger* 1,500 yen (* Those in junior high school and up to the age of 23 should bring student ID or other identification to confirm age)

Pieces performed:Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Francisco Tárrega), Romance del pescador, Danza ritual del fuego, Danza del molinero (Manuel de Falla), Capricho catalan (Isaac Albéniz)

This will be the first performance at Concert Hall Kaze for the amazing young guitarist Kyuhee Park.

Concert Hall “Kaze”

Yukio Yokoyama Piano Recital Series “Voyage” Vol. 5Celebrating the 70th Anniversary the Passing of RachmaninoffChopin, Debussy and Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata

Mar. 6 (Wed.), from 7:15 p.m. Tickets now on saleAll seats reserved Members 4,050 yen/ Nonmembers 4,500 yen, Students 2,300 yen

Performers: Yukio Yokoyama (piano) Jing Zhao (cello)

Pieces performed:Debussy’s Cello Sonata in D MinorChopin’s Cello Sonata in G Minor op. 65Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata in G Major op. 19

Yukio Yokoyama will perform a selection of cello sonatas with international cellist Jing Zhao.

Kyuhee Park

Yukio Yokoyama○C Katsumi Ohmura

Jing Zhao○C Victor Entertainment

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