How to Use This Site

This page explains how to use Hirakata Life Guide.

You can learn what each part of this website is for, when to use it, and how to find the information you need. Screenshots and audio guides are included to help you use this site more easily.

Hirakata Life Guide is a private website operated by ACTION. It helps foreign residents find useful information for daily life in Hirakata and connect to official information when needed.

Home Page

What is this?

The home page is the entrance to Hirakata Life Guide.

From the home page, you can go to the main parts of this website, such as Guide, Blog, Help, and the language switcher.

When should I use it?

Use the home page when you are not sure where to start.

It is useful when you want to look at the main categories first, find important information quickly, or move to another part of the website.

How to use

Look at the main menu at the top of the page.

Click Guide if you need basic information for daily life, such as city office procedures, health, childcare, transport, or emergencies.

Click Blog if you want to learn more about life, culture, places, history, shops, or local topics in Hirakata.

Click Help if you want to check FAQs, official links, site information, or contact information.

Use the language switcher if you want to read this site in another language.

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Guide

What is this?

Guide is the main section for basic living information in Hirakata.

It includes information about city office procedures, daily life, health, childcare, transport, emergencies, and important things to know when you start living in Hirakata.

When should I use it?

Use Guide when you need practical information for daily life.

For example, you can use it when you have just moved to Hirakata, need to go to city office, want to know about health insurance, need childcare information, want to understand transport, or need emergency information.

How to use

Open the Guide page and choose the category that matches your situation.

Use Start Here if you are new to Hirakata or new to this website.

Use City Office when you need information about address registration, residence records, health insurance, taxes, My Number Card, or moving procedures.

Use Daily Life when you want to know about garbage rules, daily manners, basic living rules, or useful local information.

Use Health when you need information about hospitals, medical care, health insurance, or what to do when you feel sick.

Use Childcare when you need information about nurseries, schools, children, or family support.

Use Transport when you want to know about trains, buses, bicycles, or how to move around Hirakata.

Use Emergency when you need information about disasters, earthquakes, heavy rain, emergency calls, or urgent help.

Click an article title to read more details.

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Blog

What is this?

Blog is a section where you can learn more about life in Hirakata.

It includes articles about language, culture, history, outdoor places, local facilities, shops, and other topics that help you enjoy and understand life in the city.

When should I use it?

Use Blog when you want to know more about Hirakata beyond basic procedures.

It is useful when you want to find places to visit, learn about Japanese culture, understand local history, discover shops, or read friendly articles about daily life.

How to use

Open the Blog page and choose a category that interests you.

Use Language when you want to learn about Japanese words, phrases, or communication.

Use Culture when you want to understand Japanese customs, seasonal events, or everyday culture.

Use History when you want to learn about the history of Hirakata and local stories.

Use Outdoors when you want to find parks, walking areas, riverside places, or outdoor spots.

Use Places when you want to find public facilities, shopping areas, libraries, hotels, or indoor places.

Use Shops when you want to find restaurants, cafés, stores, or local shops.

Click an article title to read the full article.

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Help

What is this?

Help is the section for support information about this website.

It includes pages such as How to Use This Site, FAQ, Official Links, About Us, Privacy Policy, Advertising Policy, Disclaimer, Terms of Use, and Contact Us.

When should I use it?

Use Help when you want to understand this website, check official links, read frequently asked questions, contact the website operator, or check site policies.

It is also useful when you want to know whether this website is official, who operates it, or how information on this website should be used.

How to use

Open the Help menu and choose the page you need.

Use How to Use This Site when you want to learn how to use this website.

Use FAQ when you have a common question about this website.

Use Official Links when you want to find official websites, public information, city services, transport information, disaster information, or government resources.

Use About Us when you want to know who operates this website.

Use Contact Us when you want to contact the website operator about this website.

Use the policy pages when you want to check privacy, advertising, disclaimers, or terms of use.

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Language

What is this?

The language switcher helps you read this website in another language.

You can use it when English is difficult for you, or when you want to share this website with family or friends who read another language.

When should I use it?

Use the language switcher when you want to read the website in a language that is easier for you.

It is useful when you want to understand important information more comfortably, or when you want to compare information in different languages.

How to use

Find the language switcher on the website.

Choose the language you want to read.

The page will show the translated version of the website.

Please note that some translations may be made by automatic translation. Automatic translation may not always be perfect.

For important procedures, rules, deadlines, fees, or emergency information, please also check the official website or contact the official office directly.

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