Hikone City Multicultural Coexistence・Renewed Account

14/06/2026

July 12: Temporary Opening at Hikone City Hall for My Number Card Procedures
Date and Time: July 12 (Sun) from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Hikone City Hall, 1F

* Appointments can be made in advance by scanning the QR code or by calling the number below.

Contact: Hikone Life Service Division, Tel: 0749-30-6151

13/06/2026

Be Sure to Enroll in the National Pension System After Turning 20
All residents of Japan between the ages of 20 and 60, regardless of nationality, are required to enroll in the National Pension System. A notice of enrollment will be mailed by the Japan Pension Service to individuals who have recently turned 20.

[Pension Contribution Exemption for Students]
Students whose previous year’s income was below a certain threshold may apply for an exemption from monthly pension contributions. If approved, pension contributions from April of the current year through March of the following year will be exempted. Applications may also be submitted retroactively for up to two years and one month.
To apply, please visit a Pension Office, the Hikone Insurance and Pension Division, or any branch office of Hikone City Hall to complete the necessary procedures. Please bring your student ID card or certificate of enrollment when applying.

Contact: Hikone Insurance and Pension Division, Tel: 0749-30-6136

12/06/2026

Hikone Morning Market
June 21 (Sun) 8:00 AM – Noon
Location: Osue-Cho, Gokoku Shrine
With the three key elements of ‘Food Safety,’ ‘Local Production for Local Consumption,’ and ‘Handmade,’ you can find and buy locally grown produce, tofu, fish dishes, handmade accessories, and more at the Hikone Morning Market!

11/06/2026

Hikone City Cost-of-Living Support Coupon Program
The coupons will be mailed together to all eligible members of each household via Japan Post’s Yu-Pack service.
The coupons must be handed directly to a household member by a Japan Post delivery worker.
If no one is at home, the delivery worker may place the package containing the coupons in a parcel box.

[How to Use Coupons]
The coupons can be used either digitally or in paper form starting Wednesday, July 1. To use them digitally, you will need to scan the QR code — which will be available on Tuesday, June 23 — using your smartphone or another compatible device, load the coupons into a dedicated mobile app, and present them at a participating store. If you prefer to use them in paper form, simply use them as issued.

*If you have questions about how to use the coupons, the dedicated mobile app, or other related matters, please visit the website of Hikone City Hall or contact the call center for the Hikone City Cost-of-Living Support Coupon Program between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding national holidays.

Contact: Call Center for Hikone City Cost-of-Living Support Coupon Program, Tel: 0570-033-242

10/06/2026

June 20: Bulky Waste and Small Household Appliance Collection
Date and Time: June 20 (Sat), 8:00 – 11:00
Location: Hikone Seiso (Garbage Incineration and Recycling) Center

[Important Points]
・Please have your photo ID ready and present it at the gate of the center to prove that you are a Hikone resident.
・Only bulky waste and small household appliances will be accepted.
・Bulky waste can only be disposed of for a fee, while appliances measuring less than one meter in length, width, and
depth can be collected free of charge.
・Unbroken fluorescent tubes and light bulbs will also be accepted.
・Certain appliances, such as televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and clothes dryers,
cannot be accepted at the center under the Japan Recycling Act.
・Make sure to follow instructions given by center staff to help traffic flow smoothly.

Contact: Hikone Seiso Center, Tel: 0749-22-2734

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Fun Classes for Children
[The Microscopic World Through a Microscope]
Participating children will observe blood circulation in medaka embryos using a microscope.

Date and Time: June 27 (Sat), 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Eligibility: Elementary and junior high school students
*Elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Capacity: Up to 15 children
*First come, first served.
Fee: 500 yen per child
Application Period: June 12 (Fri) – June 20 (Sat)
Contact: Hikone Kodomo Center, Tel: 0749-28-3645

06/06/2026

Beware of Food Poisoning
Please be aware of the risk of food poisoning, especially during Japan’s rainy season, when temperatures and humidity rise toward summer.

06/06/2026

Shiga University: Afterschool Paly Area Project
The ground at Shiga University will be open free of charge for children to play freely on the following dates and times. Play equipment will be available for children.

Date and Time: June 11 (Thu), July 2 (Thu), July 23 (Thu)
5:00PM – 6:00PM on each day
Venue: Shiga University Hikone Campus Ground
Eligibility: Preschool and elementary school children
*Preschoolers must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Capacity: 30 children
*First come, first served basis
How to Apply: Please scan the QR code or call the university to apply.

Contact: Shiga University (Ogura-san), Tel: 090-9537-4365