A Notice from Kure City July, 2026（English）

【Heat Protection and Food Support for Children During Summer Vacation】

Initiatives—such as securing safe, cool spaces for children during summer vacation and utilizing food banks—will be carried out at locations including children’s cafeterias, children’s centers, and study support classrooms.

For more details, please see the links below↓
Japanese：https://www.city.kure.lg.jp/soshiki/60/natuyasumi-kodomo.html
English：https://www-city-kure-lg-jp.translate.goog/soshiki/60/natuyasumi-kodomo.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
※Note: The English version is an automatic translation. Please refer to the original Japanese for accuracy.

▼Contact
Kodomo-shien-ka　 TEL：0823-25-3254
Kure International Exchange Association　TEL：0823-25-5607

【About “Cooling Shelters” in Kure City】

A “Cooling Shelter” is a place where anyone can go for free on very hot days.

◆What is a “Cooling Shelter”?
On very hot days, the number of people suffering from heatstroke increases.
Kure City is opening up cool places so that everyone can stay safe.
These places are called “Cooling Shelters.”
Anyone can use them for free.

◆When can I use it?
It can be used only on days between Wednesday, April 29, and Wednesday, October 28, when Hiroshima Prefecture issues a “Special Heatstroke Alert.”
※The “Special Heatstroke Alert” is not based solely on temperature.
We use a figure called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT).
This is a numerical value indicating the risk of heatstroke, calculated based on factors such as temperature, humidity, sunlight, and wind.
It is issued when the heat index is forecast to be 35 or higher.
※Please check the links for information on the Special Heatstroke Alert ↓
https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/
https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/alert.php

◆Where is it?
・These include public facilities (such as Kure City Hall, various civic centers, and libraries) and private facilities.
※Please check the Kure City website for the locations and times ↓
Japanese：https://www.city.kure.lg.jp/soshiki/18/coolingshelter.html
English：https://www-city-kure-lg-jp.translate.goog/soshiki/18/coolingshelter.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
※Note: The English version is an automatic translation. Please refer to the original Japanese for accuracy.

◆Points to Note
・Please bring your own drinks.
・The temperature of the cooling shelter cannot be changed.
・The available time varies depending on the location.

◆When do you use it?
・It’s very hot outside.
・There is no air conditioner at home, or the one there cannot be used.
・You want to rest in a cool place.
※”Cooling Shelters” are marked with a symbol.

▼Contact
Kankyo-seisaku-ka　TEL：0823-25-3301
Kure International Exchange Association　TEL：0823-25-5607

【A multilingual life guidebook has been published】
Even if you leave a company, you are still required to be covered by health insurance in case of illness or injury. If you are no longer eligible for health insurance, please follow one of the following procedures:
“The Kure Life Guidebook for Foreigners” has been published in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. It contains a lot of useful information for foreigners about life and administrative procedures.
It is distributed free of charge at the International Exchange Center on the 1st floor of the Kure City Hall, Tobu Chiku Foreign Resident Comprehensive Consultation Counter in Hiro Shimin Center, and every local Civic Center.
You can also download it from the Kure International Exchange Association’s website.