◆Address
〒210-0851 1F Akatsuki Bldg., 1-9-14 Hamacho, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
◆Access
Take a Rinko Bus for Daishi or Mitsui-Futo and get off at Yotsukado Bus Stop. The center is 5 minutes walk away.
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Emergency, accident and disaster information for foreigners
2012-09-16
Emergency contact numbers are accessible from your home phone (land line), public phone, mobile phone, and PHS:
① Incident, accident!
To report to the police: call 110 (Hyaku toh ban)
To consult with the police: call #9110
② Fire, emergency, rescue!
To report to the fire department: call 119 (Hyaku juukyu ban)
③ Accident at sea!
To report to the Japan Coast Guard: call 118
This is the number to contact in case you have or see an accident at sea, find oil spill or a suspicious vessel, or get information of illegal migration or smuggling.
④ Disaster
Emergency messaging service: call 171
With this service you can leave a message confirming your safety when phones are inaccessible due to a disaster, such as earthquake, volcanic eruption, etc.
Closed foreign registration section
2012-07-17
The legal for foreigners has changed since July 9.
It was closed foreign registration section.
Kumin-ka support foreigners about registration card, change of address and so on.
You can consult to Kuyakusyo and foreigner counseling section with any questions.
Also, we can help you at Fureaikan(044-276-4800) and Multicultural Center.
Obey the Rule: Traffic Rules for Bicycles
2012-02-17
Bicycles are very convenient vehicle but if you do not obey the rule, you could be involved in unexpected accidents.
●Confirm safe condition of the surroundings
Are you riding on the street not pavement? Are you obeying the stop sign at the intersection? Majority of the accidents involving bicycle occur due to not stopping at the intersection sign, STOP.
●Keep in mind“When you are on the bicycle, you are the driver”
With the starting of summer holidays, there will be more children on the road riding bicycles. To avoid any accidents, obey the rule and ride bicycle safely.
Adults and children should keep in mind that “when you are on the bicycle, you are the driver of a vehicle”.
Since it is so handy and convenient, following traffic rules are very important.
For inquiry: Kuyakusho Chiiki Shinko-ka
TEL:044-201-3134 FAX: 044-201-3209
◆Traffic Rules for Bicycles
・Bicycle should be driven on the street, riding on the pavement is allowed only in exceptional case.
・When on the street, keep to the left .
・When driven on the pavement, drive slowly on the street side.
・Follow the safety rule.
- NO: drunk driving・ 2-people riding・ parallel riding
Ride bicycle using umbrella or parasol
- Turn on the light at night
-OBEY: the traffic lights at the intersection・stop sign・ confirm the safety.
◆Children must wear helmets
・when a child is under 13, parent should put on helmet on a child.
◆New DO NOTS
Since May 1 2011, Kanagawa Road Regulation has changed and below action is forbidden. The penalty fee is up to \50,000.
・Ride bicycle using cell phone
・Use of headphone while driving(listening to music or radio)
For inquiry: Kuyakusho Chiiki Shinko-ka TEL: 044-201-3134 FAX 044-201-3209
