TOKYO Vaction App Service
■TOKYO Vaction App Service
On November 1st, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched the TOKYO Vaction App service, which uses the LINE smartphone app, to further promote vaccinations. The service allows users to register and display their vaccination records.
Those who have completed the registration process can use the app service to show participating businesses, etc., the “registration completed” screen, take advantage of various offers, and enter drawings to receive various rewards. (Entry for drawings through the app will start from November 15th.)
In addition, to reduce the risk of infection when large groups of people dine together at the same table, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is recommending that certified eating and drinking establishments with the blue sticker ask customers to show proof of vaccination using this app service or other vaccination certificates.
Documentation required for registration:
1 Proof of identity (one of the following)
Japanese drivers license, Residence card, Special permanent resident certificate, Physical disability certificate (booklet or card type), Intellectual disability certificate (booklet or card type), Mental disability certificate (booklet or card type), Health insurance card
2 Proof of vaccination (one of the following)
Certificate of vaccination or Record of vaccination showing that both doses have been received.
*The LINE messaging app is required to use the TOKYO Vaction App service. Please see the links provided below for detailed instructions.
*We will provide information for those residing in Tokyo under the visa exemption status for diplomatic and official passport holders at a later date.
For details, please access the following sites and the attachment.
(English)
(Japanese)
■Vaccinations for foreign nationals who are residing in Japan but are not registered as residents
Those falling under the categories listed below can apply to the municipality where they live for issuance of a vaccination ticket. Once they receive their ticket, they will be able to receive a vaccination. Reservations are not needed at the following walk-in vaccination centers.
・Those currently living in Tokyo on a short-term visa who have not been able to return to their home country although three months have passed since their entry to Japan.
・Of those who do not have status of residence, those who are on provisional release*.
*Provisional release: No longer in custody due to temporary suspension of detention.
A flyer on the above is now available in English and plain Japanese on the website of Tokyo Metropolitan Government as follows. We would be grateful if you could distribute these flyer to your communities.
(English)
(Japanese)
■ Walk-in vaccinations
Vaccinations can be received without reservations at the following centers as noted below.
Those who receive their first dose of the vaccine at any of the vaccination centers listed below will receive their second dose at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory Vaccination Center.
・ NHK Shibuya Friendship Theater Vaccination Center
Walk-in vaccination hours: From 12 noon to 7 p.m., every day
・ Gyoko-chika Vaccination Center
From 12 noon to 8 p.m., every day
・ Tokyo Dome Vaccination Center
Walk-in vaccination hours: Only open during Nov. 15 (Mon.) – Nov. 18 (Thurs.)
From 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Eligibility: All Tokyo residents and those studying or working in Tokyo who are at least 12 years old, includes foreign nationals who are residing in Japan but are not registered as residents (see the information above regarding how to obtain a vaccination ticket)
Vaccine offered: Moderna
Note: Your vaccination ticket and personal ID (passport, etc.) are required when receiving the vaccination at these vaccination centers.
For details, please access the following sites.
(Japanese)
https://www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/iryo/kansen/coronavaccine/no-reserve.html
■ On the TMG website, we are providing COVID-19 related information for more accurate understanding of matters such as the current COVID-19 situation and the health care system in Tokyo, based on analyses by medical and epidemiological experts. For further information, please visit the site below.
https://www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/health-crisis/monitoring.html
** To see notifications sent by the TMG International Affairs Division containing disaster-related information or COVID-19 updates such as this one, please access the following site. (Messages are listed by the date sent.)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eMFBAOmNTIfKGMaohKcwVK13Cdt8RXsc