Japanese/日本語                                      Okinawa   City        Information about Okinawa City      Okinawa City is located in the heart of Okinawa's main island. With an area of 48.99 square kilometers, it is the second largest city in Okinawa. The city links the northern and southern parts of the island, making it a center for business and medical leaders, cultural programs, and government services. The population of Okinawa City is about 134,000, and it is the second largest after Naha City. Since one out of every 100 people in the city is a foreigner, it is said that Okinawa City is an international city. Okinawa City is mostly plateau with occasional areas inclining toward valleys or the sea. Okinawa City's subtropical climate brings an annual average temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius; humidity, 76.5%; and precipitation, 2,000mm.      More information about Okinawa City     Okinawa City Hall   26-1 Nakasone-cho   Okinawa City, Okinawa   Japan   904-8501           LIVING INFORMATION (MULTILINGUAL)   Japanese Classes 2010     Free Interpreting Services at Okinawa City Hall    Okinawa City Emergency Drill    Hospital List for "Complete Medical Checkup" and "Medical Checkup of the Brain"    Announcement about New Immigration Office        Immigration Bureau of Japan Website                                                                                               Please contact us either by e-mail or telephone if you want to receive Newsletters by postal mail or e-mail.                E-mail: international@city.okinawa.okinawa.jp Phone: (098) 929-0261 (Ask for Karina)                                                                        * Sorry, we are not able to send it to out of Japan via post.                                                                                   Regarding Okinawa City Newsletter (2010 April issue)   We regretfully announce that the April issue will not be published pending the hiring of a new English staff.  We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause you.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.   Current Month Prior Months  Prior Years       August 2010      July 2010     June 2010      May 2010     March 2010     February 2010       January 2010    2009  Newsletters      2008 Newsletters   2007  Newsletters   2006  Newsletters      Medical Information List of Hospitals and Clinics in Okinawa City Government Related Matters Immigration (入国：Nyukoku) Taxes (税金：Zeikin)   National Health Insurance  (国民健康保険：Kokumin Kenkohoken) Pension (年金：Nenkin） General Information Gas Water and Sewage Garbage How to dispose oversize trash Electricity Services Postal Post Office List (Okinawa City) References Conversions     Lodging Facilities                         Contact : international@city.okinawa.okinawa.jp