Sumida City Guide
Emergencies
- Police
(Burglaries, thefts, crimes, traffic accidents, lost and found) - In Case of Fire
(Fires, extinguishers, fire prevention, ambulances) - Earthquakes
(Earthquakes, precautions for evacuation, evacuation sites) - Typhoons
- Doctors, Hospitals
(Medical treatment, hospitals, night-time treatment, hospitals with foreign language speaking doctors, medical expenses) - Consultation Services in English
(Foreign Language Advisory Service)
Community Services
- Housing and Utilities
(Rental housing, public housing, rental agreement, housing troubles, moving arrangements, utilities) - Communication
(Postal services, telephone services) - Disposal of Waste
(Waste treatment, recycling) - Transportation
(Bicycles, Traffic Accident Mutual Insurance, buses, trains, season passes, coupon tickets, taxicabs, lost and found, driver's licenses) - Financial Institutions
(Bank accounts, remittances) - Handy Tips for Daily Life
(Shopping, exchange of unwanted items, public bathing)
Registration, Taxes, Insurance, Social Services
- Sumida City Hall
(Counter for counseling) - Registration Procedures
(Foreign resident registration, family registration, stamp registration, pet registration) - Taxes
(Residents' tax) - National Health Insurance and Pension Programs
- Public Health Centers
- Education
(Nursery schools, kindergartens, education system) - Pregnancy and Child Rearing
(Pregnancy registration and mother's handbook, routine vaccinations, child allowances) - LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE SYSTEM
Guide to Facilities
Note: Inquiries by phone or in person at information counters listed in this handbook are answered in Japanese unless otherwise stated.
