Posted：June 16, 2022
On the Kagoshima Prefecture website homepage, you can view Kagoshima Prefecture's novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection situation in 'easy-to-understand'Japanese, alongside 7 languages translated by an automated translation system.
Kagoshima Prefecture URL:
https://tsutaeru.cloud/easy.php?uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pref.kagoshima.jp%2Findex.html
Posted：June 16, 2022
Kagoshima Prefecture is offering free PCR Tests for prefectural citizens who are concerned about if they have caught COVID-19 but are asymptomatic (not having symptoms)
〇 Location of the PCR Test and period: Please check the Kagoshima Prefecture website homepage for more information.
https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/pcrjigyousya.html
〇 Type of test: PCR Test, Quantitative Antigen Test (high-sensitivity quantitative test), Qualitative Antigen Test (rapid antigen test)
〇 Cost of test: free of charge
For more detailed information about the locations of the PCR Tests, please visit the Kagoshima Prefectural website.
Kagoshima Prefectural website URL: https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/vtp_muryouka.html
In addition, foreign residents with any concerns are welcome to contact the Kagoshima Prefecture Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents.
(TEL: 070-7662-4541)
Posted：February 17, 2022
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has created a website to compile information related to employment and support policies for foreigners living in Japan.
For more information, please visit the link below:
URL: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/jigyounushi/page11_00001.html
Posted：February 13, 2022
The Temporary Special Benefit for Households with Resident Tax Exemptions (100,000 yen per household) is a new benefit to help households that are exempt from the per capita rate of resident tax, and households that have seen their financial situation drastically change due to the influence of the coronavirus pandemic
To receive the benefit, you must complete the following procedures.
1. Payment amount of the benefit
100,000 yen per household
2. When the benefits are paid
Differs by municipality
3. Procedures required to obtain the benefit
・Households with all members exempt from the per capita rate of resident tax in the 2021
fiscal year: you will be sent a confirmation document by the municipality you reside in.
(You must send back completed document).
・Households who have seen their income drastically decrease since January 2021 and now
in a situation equivalent to being exempt from the per capita rate of resident tax
(Households with a sudden change in family finances): you must submit an application
Where to enquire:
Please ask about the required procedures at the Benefit Consultation Desk at the Town Hall / Government Office where you live.
About the system in general for households with resident tax exemptions for the fiscal year 2021: Call Centre for Temporary Special Benefit for Households with Resident Tax Exemption
0120-526-145 (open hours: 9:00 - 20:00, excluding 29th Dec - 3rd January).
https://www5.cao.go.jp/keizai1/hikazei/index.html
https://www5.cao.go.jp/keizai1/hikazei/pdf/leaflet.pdf (leaflet in Japanese)
Posted：February 4, 2022
Kagoshima Prefecture has provided new information regarding the booster vaccination (3rd vaccination) for COVID-19.
Kagoshima Prefecture URL ('Easy Japanese' edition)
