Last updated: January 1, 2025
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| No. | Answer date | title | Content | Answer | Answer section/section |
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| 1 | 5 days | Inagi City Shingles Vaccination Fees |
I received my first vaccination in February, and was told that I should get the second dose after April, although they were not sure if there would be a subsidy from the city. I checked the city's newsletter every month for information about subsidies, but there was no information listed. When October came and there was no information listed, I inquired and was told that "the subsidy started in April, and was listed in the newsletter on April 15th, and that it is not eligible because it is only available within six months of the first vaccination." Publicity is insufficient, and it has not been made known that you are not eligible unless it is within six months, so I would like to ask for proper publicity and appropriate action. | First, the shingles vaccination cost subsidy has been in operation since October 2, 2023 as a one-year project. For this reason, the implementation of the shingles vaccination cost subsidy for the next fiscal year will be possible if the budget is approved by the city council, so we were not able to clearly indicate the implementation of the project after April, when the second vaccination will be possible at the time of the first vaccination (February). For those who will be able to receive the second vaccination after April, medical institutions have been instructing them to check the city website after April. For these reasons, we have been widely publicizing the information since April 1 through the city website, city newsletter (April 15 issue), and posters at medical institutions. We will continue to make efforts to publicize the information to citizens who wish to be vaccinated. Next, regarding the interval between the first and second vaccinations of the inactivated vaccine (Shingrix), the second vaccination must be given two months after the first vaccination (at the latest six months later). (People who are considered to be at high risk of contracting shingles can shorten the interval between the first and second vaccinations to one month.) Regarding this, the pharmaceutical manufacturer's vaccine package insert states, "As a standard, the second vaccination should be administered two months after the first vaccination. Even if more than two months have passed since the first vaccination, the vaccination should be administered no later than six months." In order to ensure that all citizens can receive the vaccine safely, we have determined the vaccination interval in accordance with the vaccine package insert. For this reason, the "Inagi City Shingles Vaccination Cost Subsidy Notice" includes the following note to all those who will be vaccinated: "The second vaccination is required two months after the first vaccination (at the latest six months after)." Also, as stated in the questions on the pre-vaccination form, subsidies will be provided only if the person understands this content and observes the precautions when getting vaccinated. Regarding the criticism that this point has not been made public enough, we will make efforts to make it clearer and more understandable in the future. In order to ensure that all citizens receive vaccinations safely, the following precautions have been established. |
Health Division Health Promotion Section |
| No. | Answer date | title | Content | Answer | Answer section/section |
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| 1 | 5 days | Regarding paving of city roads, etc. | (1) Regarding the pavement of city roads: The road pavement on Shiroyama Street, which connects the Shin-Daimaru intersection to Koyodai, is severely damaged and has not been repaired. I wonder if there is a reason for this. There are large holes and it is dangerous. I would like the entire road to be repaved as soon as possible. (2) Regarding the traffic lights at the intersection in front of the city hospital, when exiting onto Kawasaki Kaido from the hospital side, there is no traffic light directly in front of the T-junction, which is very confusing. Is it possible to install a traffic light? |
Regarding the proposed Shiroyama Street, we have been carrying out replacement work on the roadway from the Shiroyama Park intersection to the Shin-Daimaru intersection, one lane at a time, starting from the Shiroyama intersection side toward the Shin-Daimaru intersection, since fiscal year 2023. This fiscal year, we will continue to carry out work from the area completed last year toward the Shin-Daimaru intersection side, and once the lane in question (downbound) is completed, we plan to move to the opposite lane (upbound). Until the construction is completed, we will carry out daily inspections and make partial repairs as necessary. Next, traffic regulations such as traffic lights are decided by the Metropolitan Police Department, which is the traffic manager. When we asked the Metropolitan Police Department about the installation of a traffic light for vehicles from the Inagi Municipal Hospital side to Kawasaki Kaido in front of the hospital, they said, "The requested location is the entrance/exit of an off-street facility, not an intersection. We will not install a traffic light for entering or exiting the off-street facility." At the requested location, a pedestrian traffic light is installed crossing Kawasaki Kaido, so when the pedestrian traffic light is green, or when there is no traffic on Kawasaki Kaido, please check for safety on both sides before passing through. As a city, we will continue to take measures to improve traffic safety in the area, including requesting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which is the road administrator for Kawasaki Kaido, to properly manage street trees to ensure vehicle visibility. |
Management Division, Maintenance and Repair Section, Traffic Management Section, Civil Engineering Division, Road and Waterway Construction Section |
| 2 | The 6th | About local buses | The number of bus routes has decreased, and commuting time has increased by more than 30 minutes. If there is a labor shortage, I would like them to consider a means of transportation like the Utsunomiya Light Rail. | The current situation surrounding bus operators is that, in light of the nationwide decline in the number of drivers willing to work, in order to comply with the revised "Standards for Improvement of Working Hours, etc. of Motor Vehicle Drivers", also known as the Improvement Standards Notification, which came into effect on April 1, 2024 as part of the Work Style Reform, which requires drivers to work longer hours and have more rest periods, bus operators have told us that they may not be able to maintain the current state of bus operations within the city, even taking into account the current number of drivers and the expected number of drivers in the future. The city will hold discussions about bus operations within the city, taking into account the current situation surrounding bus operators, at the Inagi City Regional Public Transportation Council, which is made up of representatives of local neighborhood associations and civic groups, bus operators, police, etc. and discusses matters necessary to realize transportation services that are suited to local conditions. We have also inspected the Utsunomiya LRT, but the railway line was built connecting Utsunomiya Station to a large industrial complex in order to alleviate chronic congestion caused by private cars commuting to the industrial complex. Considering the scale of the project and its profitability, we believe that it would not be possible to implement it within Inagi City. |
Green and Environment Division, Environmental Policy Section |
| 3 | The 10th | About bus stops etc. | I would like there to be more bus stops from Wakabadai Station near the Sakahama area. In addition, the corner from Odara Central Park to Odara Kita Park is very hard to see, and there is a nursery school nearby, so I would like a convex mirror to be installed. |
We have been informed by the bus operator that it will be difficult to operate route buses on Hirao 2039 City Road, which currently runs through Odara Tunnel to the vicinity of Odara River Park, until the city road connects to Tsurukawa Kaido, as it is not possible for buses to turn around on the city road. Therefore, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please consider using the route buses that run on Tenjin Street or the i-bus bus stop. Next, regarding the installation of convex mirrors as requested, convex mirrors have blind spots that are not reflected on the mirror surface, and small children in particular are likely to be in these blind spots, which may increase the risk of traffic accidents. As a city, we are making careful decisions regarding the installation of convex mirrors, especially on school routes and around childcare facilities. Regarding the requested location, after checking the site, we found that a corner cutout had been installed at the T-junction, ensuring a certain level of visibility. Therefore, there are no plans to install a convex mirror, however, warning signs have already been installed to ensure traffic safety. |
Management Division Traffic Countermeasures Section |
| 4 | 16th | Regarding one-man operation on the Nambu Line from next spring | It has been announced that one-man operation will be implemented on the Nambu Line from next spring, but it is thought that there will be many dangers during the morning rush hour on trains bound for Tachikawa that stop at Inagi-Nagumo Station. There are many dangers in the event of an emergency, a personal injury accident, or a sudden illness, but what is the city's view on this? | The city has been informed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East Japan) that in order to improve safety associated with one-man operation, monitors will be installed in the driver's seat that will enable passengers to check whether they are boarding or disembarking at all doors, and that for the first time in JR East Japan, a function will be introduced that will allow communication between passengers and the transport control room in the event of an emergency, and that the transport control room will make announcements directly on the train. Furthermore, JR East Japan will provide the necessary education and training to its staff, and will implement one-man operation that will allow passengers to board with peace of mind. Our city has been requesting improvements to the safety of train operations for some time now, and we will continue to request JR East to take further safety measures, taking into account the issues you have raised, in order to alleviate the concerns of station users. Additionally, regarding the inconvenience that wheelchair users experience when using Nambu Line station facilities, the city will make a request to JR East. We have heard that JR East has set up a consultation desk (see the URL below) for comments and requests. We would appreciate it if you could send your comments directly to JR East. [JR East: Accepting opinions and requests] URL:https://voice2.jreast.co.jp/ |
Town Planning Division City Planning Section |
| 5 | 19th | About Yamazakura Park | The bricks under the wisteria trellis in Yamazakura Park have fallen off, and now orange netting has been stretched around it. It feels like it's been left abandoned for a long time. I'd like to know what the future plans are. | Regarding the brick wall in Yamazakura Park, as you pointed out, as the bricks are peeling off, we have blocked off the area with orange netting. As there is a possibility that the bricks may peel off in the future due to aging and other factors, we will inspect the site, remove the bricks that may peel off, and carry out repair work within this fiscal year. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to users, and will continue to strive to maintain a safe and secure park. |
Green and Environment Division Green and Park Section |
| 6 | 25th | About the street lights before dawn | The street lights on the "Giants' Road" leading to Yomiuri Land are turned off before dawn. It is dangerous to go up and down the stairs in the dark when they are off. Could you please turn off the street lights around 6:10 during the winter only? | Regarding your request regarding the lighting at the "Road to Giants," the lighting is managed by Yomiuri Land Co., Ltd., so we conveyed your request to the city. We are now pleased to report that they have responded by changing the time the lights are turned off from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. | Management Division Maintenance and Repair Section |
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| 1 | 26th | About the Establishment of Second Junior High School Soccer | Currently, there is no soccer club at Nichu Junior High School. How can we make it happen? There are junior high schools in the city that have soccer clubs and those that don't, and I would like them to be given equal opportunities from compulsory education onwards. Also, if it is difficult to do it alone, I think it would be fine to have a joint team with multiple junior high schools. I would like to know the reason why Nichu Junior High School's soccer club was abolished several years ago and the conditions for its revival. | We have checked with the Board of Education, and we have been told that the "Policy Regarding Club Activities at Inagi City Junior High Schools" (hereinafter referred to as the "Inagi City Club Activities Policy") formulated by the Board of Education outlines the opening of club activities, so we will respond based on the contents of that policy. - The city's basic understanding regarding the establishment of necessary club activities at each school in order to promote the physical and mental growth of children - Regarding the city's basic understanding regarding the establishment of necessary club activities at each junior high school, we understand that club activities should be established based on the "Inagi City Club Activity Policy" formulated by the Board of Education, which states, "Schools will establish club activities in an organized and planned manner, taking into account each school's educational goals, school management plan, school size, facilities and equipment, the actual situation and diverse needs of the children and students, the expertise of the instructors, the school's traditions, and the characteristics of the area." There are junior high schools in the city that have soccer teams and those that don't. From the perspective of compulsory education (public education), I think that opportunities should be given equally. What do you think? (If it is difficult to have a single team, I think it would be fine to have a joint team of multiple junior high schools.) → Considering the number of students who want to join a soccer club at each junior high school, it is currently difficult for all junior high schools to open a soccer club. Regarding joint teams, the Board of Education and each junior high school will consider implementing them based on the actual situation at each junior high school. The specific reason why the soccer club at Inagi Second Junior High School was abolished a few years ago → Currently, the soccer club at Inagi Second Junior High School is not "abolished" but "suspended". The specific reason for the suspension was that in the 2024 school year, there were three students who wanted to join the soccer club, but when they checked with the students about the three of them, they did not want to join, so the club was suspended. Conditions for the revival of the soccer club at the second junior high school (number of applicants, budget, advisor, etc.) → There are no specific conditions regarding the number of members, etc., but if they can secure a certain number of people who want to join and coaches who can operate the soccer club, they will start up activities again. I think it would be good to have a joint team with a neighboring junior high school. Is that possible, and what are the challenges to making it happen? Regarding the joint team between Inagi Second Junior High School and other municipal junior high schools, there are operational challenges such as transportation to the junior high school and securing time, but it is possible if the principals of both schools agree. ○ When will a decision be made on whether to establish a club activity next year, and what procedures and considerations will be taken into account within the annual schedule? →Regarding the procedures for opening a club activity, the Inagi City Club Activity Policy states, "Schools will make a comprehensive decision on whether to open a club, after looking at the school's trends over the next few years (number of enrolled students and the possibility of assigning an advisor teacher, etc.). In particular, clubs will be opened carefully, with a close eye on the future direction of organizational management, rather than based solely on the wishes of individual teachers." This means that each junior high school will make a decision on whether to open a club activity at an appropriate time, after considering the matter in discussions with the school management council and in staff meetings, etc. |
Guidance Division Guidance Officer |
| No. | Answer date | title | Content | Answer | Answer section/section |
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| 1 | The 20th | Access to the General Gymnasium | When sporting events are held at the General Gymnasium on holidays, the parking lot is often full, and cars waiting to enter the parking lot are stuck on the road, causing congestion all the way to the Ogone Main Road. This is causing inconvenience to the surrounding residents, and we ask that you, as the manager, take the following measures. (1) Security guards will be required to be on duty on holidays and usage fees will be increased. (2) Encourage people to use public transportation. (3) Expand the parking lot. |
The city is aware that when multiple sporting events are held at the same time, vehicles take time to leave the General Gymnasium West Parking Lot due to the concentration of vehicles leaving. When many people are expected to use the park parking lot, the Inagi Green Wellness Foundation, the designated manager of the city park, has already taken measures to prevent people from waiting on the road by stationing security guards at the entrance to the parking lot and near the traffic light at Inagi Central Park near Zebra Coffee, as well as placing colored cones on the side of the road. In addition to stationing security guards, city officials and the organizers will guide and organize vehicles as necessary. Regarding the encouragement to use public transportation, for events hosted by the city, we make this clear to participants when recruiting them and when sending individual notifications to participants.In addition, we explain to organizers of sporting events that we allocate the number of parking spaces available based on the scale of the event, and that we encourage visitors who exceed this allocation to use public transportation. The city plans to update its parking lot equipment due to aging and introduce cashless payment in fiscal 2025. The city is also considering increasing the number of parking spaces by utilizing vacant space in the parking lots and reviewing their layout. We will continue to make efforts to manage park parking appropriately, so we appreciate your understanding. |
Green and Environment Division, Green and Parks Section, Sports Promotion Division, Sports Promotion Section |
| 2 | 26th |
Basic plan for the Act on Support for Women in Difficulty | It seems that Tokyo Metropolitan Government is creating the basic policy for the "Law on Support for Women with Difficult Problems" that came into force in April 2024. Each local government is required to make an effort to create a basic plan. Does Inagi City have any plans to create a basic plan? | Regarding the "Act on Support for Women with Difficult Problems," which came into effect on April 1, 2024, municipalities are required to endeavor to formulate municipal basic plans. Currently, Inagi City is holding repeated discussions at the Inagi City Gender Equality Plan Promotion Council, which is made up of experts and citizens selected from the public, in preparation for the formulation of the fifth plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Fifth Plan") of the Inagi City Gender Equality Plan (Inagi Plan for Promoting Gender Equality), which will begin in fiscal year 2026. The Fifth Plan, which is currently under discussion, is scheduled to be formulated with content that includes a "Basic Plan for Supporting Women with Difficult Problems," including reference to creating an environment in which people in difficult situations can live in peace of mind. |
Person in charge of citizen cooperation section gender equality |
Inagi City Planning Department Secretary Public Relations Division Phone: 042-378-2111