Continue to take precautions to protect ourselves!

5 Basic Preventive measures.

(1)When feeling unwell, stay at home or go seek medical care.
(2)Wear a mask in a close contact setting.
(3)Avoid crowded places. Ensure good ventilation.
(4)Practice regular hand washing.
(5)Excercise regulary and build healthy eating habits.  

Contents

COVID-19 Vaccination Program

• COVID-19 Vaccination Program
• Vaccine Coupon (June 13)
• If you have questions or concerns on the vaccination program...
• Possible Side Effects of the Coronavirus Vaccines
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Helplines and the Latest Information

• Medical Helpline to Call If You Identify Suspected Symptoms of COVID-19
• Helpline for International Residents Who Have Questions and Concerns Related to COVID-19

Benefits and Supports

• For Those Who Are Suffering from Falling Incomes (March 13)
• For Expectant Mothers and Childbearing/Child-Rearing Families (March 13)

Other Information and Notice Related to COVID-19

• About the Hachioji City's Support Desk for International Residents　
• The Latest Information on the Novel Coronavirus (links)

COVID-19 Vaccination Program

If you would like to receive vaccine doses under Hachioji City's vaccination program...

1. Make an appointment (Have your vaccine coupon ready when making an appointment)
    

   Online (available 24/7) [Japanese]
   https://hachioji.hbf-rsv.jp/

   Call Center (9AM- 5PM) [Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean] 
   0120-383-183

2. Fill out the original Prevaccination Screening Questionnaire for COVID-19 vaccine (it is called "yoshinhyo" in Japanese) enclosed with the coupon at home and simply show up to your venue in time.
   
   If you have difficulty understanding the questionnaire, please refer to the page below and fill out the original Japanese form.

   Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare [Japanese (the page is in Japanese but it has links to questionnaire forms in 17 languages)] 
   Multilingual Prevaccination Screening Questionnaire for COVID-19 vaccine

The latest information on the vaccination program is available on this page as well as on our Facebook page.
For more detailed information, please visit the page below.

Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
The Coronavirus Vaccination Program

Vaccine Coupon

• Coupon for the first two doses: Sent to eligible residents who are 5 years and older
• Coupon for a booster shot (third dose): Being sent sequentially to 12+ years eligible residents after their five-month interval from the second dose.
• Coupon for a booster shot (fourth dose): Being sent sequentially to those residents who meet one of the following  after their five-month interval from the third dose.
  1. individuals who are 60 years and older
  2. individuals who are 18-59 years old and have underlying medical conditions
  3. individuals who has been assessed by a doctor for being of increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19

• For the detailed information on booster shot programs, please visit the page below. 

  Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
  COVID-19 Booster Shots (third/fourth)

  If your vaccine coupon is missing...
  Please call our multilingual call center at 0120-383-183.
  The supported languages are Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.

  If you have questions or concerns on the vaccination program...

  Hachioji City COVID-19 Vaccination Program Call Center [Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese]
  Phone: 0120-383-183
  Hours: 9AM-5PM (open everyday)

  Possible Side Effects of the Coronavirus Vaccines

  It’s normal to experience side effects, such as swelling and soreness around the site of injection, fever and nausea.
  They typically go away within a few days.
  Please refer to the below fact sheet for more details.
  
  COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Overview
  Simple Japanese

  If you have any questions or concerns related to the vaccine side effects, feel free to call below multilingual hotline.

  Tokyo Metropolitan Government COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Hotline
  [12 languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog] 
  Phone: 03-6258-5802
  Hours: 24 hours (everyday)

  COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

  Those who have My Number card can now request and download an electronic vaccine certificate with vaccine certificate app.
  Paper based certificate is also available upon request.
  To request, send application form along with required documents to Public Health Center by postal mail.
  Please refer to the below page for the application details. 

  Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
  COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

  Helplines and the Latest Information

  Medical Helpline to Call If You Identify Suspected Symptoms of COVID-19

  If you are experiencing suspected symptoms such as shortness of breath and high fever, please call the COVID-19 Medical Helpline.

  COVID-19 Medical Helpline [Japanese]
  Phone: 042-645-5195
  Hours: 8:30AM-5:15PM (weekdays)

  Tokyo Metropolitan Government COVID-19 Hotline for Those with a Fever [12 languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese]
  Phone: 03-5320-4592
  Hours: 24 hours (everyday)

  Helpline for International Residents Who Have Questions and Concerns Related to COVID-19

  Tokyo Metropolitan Government Novel Coronavirus Call Center Multilingual Helpline 
  [12 languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese ]
  Phone: 0570-550571
  Hours: 9AM-10PM (everyday)

  Tokyo Multilingual Consultation Navi (TMC Navi)
  [14 languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese]
  Phone: 03-6258-1227
  Hours: 10AM-4PM (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
  Tokyo Multilingual Consultation Navi (TMC Navi) Flyer <English>

  Specialized Help desk on Visa Status and Employment

  This helpdesk is available to take questions from international residents who have lost their job due to COVID-19 or have concerns on visa status.
  Technical interns, students or individuals who are unable to leave Japan may be eligible for a change of status.
  If you are in need of help, please contact the FRESC Help Desk.

  Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) Help Desk
  [18 languages including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese]
  Phone: 0120-76-2029 (toll-free)
  Hours: 9AM-5PM (weekdays)
  Fresc_Help Desk <English>

  Cash Relief and Supports

  For Those Who Are Suffering from Falling Incomes

  For those who are facing the Coronavirus falling incomes and job loss, there are some programs to cushion against the income loss.

  Housing Security Benefit

  If you are eligible for this benefit, Hachioji City will pay rent directly to your landlord for you.
  The extension for the benefit period may be granted for up to three times, instead of two, as of January 1, 2021.
  Please check the following page or the PDF files for the details.

  Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
  Housing Security Benefit
  Information about the Housing Security Benefit <English>
  Housing Security Benefit Eligibility Checklist <English>
  What You Need to Apply for Housing Security Benefit <English>

  Municipal Tax and National Health Insurance (NHI) Tax Payment Deferment Program

  You may be eligible for tax deferments for municipal taxes and NHI tax.
  Please check the following page for the details.

  Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
  Tax Deferment Program for Those Who Have Difficulties Making Payments

  Sewerage Bill Deferment Program

  You can apply for this program by one phone call and your bill will be deferred for one year.
  Please check the following page for the details.

  Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
  Sewerage Bill Deferment Program Amid the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

  For Expectant Mothers and Childbearing/Child-Rearing Families

  Tokyo Metropolitan Government COVID-19 Testing Subsidy for Expectant Mothers

  Those women who are pregnant and wish to receive the COVID-19 testing before childbirth may receive subsidy of up to 20,000 yen.
  The city's Health and Welfare Center offers home visit and telephone consultation service called "Individualized Maternal Support" for expectant mothers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are worried.
  Please visit the following page for the details.

  Hachioji City Parenting Support Website [Japanese, Machine Translation: 9 languages including English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean and Spanish]
  For Expectant Mothers Who Are Worried About COVID-19

  Tokyo Metropolitan Government Childbearing Family Support Program

  A 100,000 yen worth of gift card is provided to official Tokyo resident households with a child born between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023.
  Application is not necessary.
  Please visit the following page for the details.

  Hachioji City Parenting Support Website [Japanese, Machine Translation: 9 languages including English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean and Spanish]
  Tokyo Metropolitan Government Childbearing Family Support Program (Hachioji City)

  Other Information and Notice Related to COVID-19

   About Hachioji City's Support Desk for International Residents

  Hours 10AM-5PM (Monday-Saturday)
  Please wear a mask when visiting the Support Desk for International Residents.
  The advisory service is not only available at the window but also over the phone (042-642-7091) or via e-mail (supportdesk<at sign>hia855.com). When emailing, please replace <at sign> with @.

  The Latest Information on the Novel Coronavirus (links)

  Hachioji City [Japanese, Machine Translation: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean]
  The Novel Coronavirus Disease
  COVID-19 cases reported in Hachioji City

  Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare [Japanese, English, Chinese]
  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) <English>

  Tokyo Metropolitan Government [Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean]
  COVID-19 the Information Website <English>

  Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) [Easy Japanese, English and 16 other languages]
  About the New Coronavirus <English>

  NHK WORLD-JAPAN [Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean, Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish]
  Multilingual EMERGENCY Updates <English>

  Remain vigilant and continue to take serious precautions to protect ourselves!