Kawasaki Life Guide
A summary of official Kawasaki City information commonly checked in everyday life, including waste sorting search, nursery schools and childcare waitlists, and where to go for urgent medical care.
Garbage Days & Sorting
Waste Sorting Search
Search from 3,717 items in Kawasaki City's open waste sorting data.
Item names and sorting details are shown in the original Japanese, as they match the labeling used on official signage and collection guides in Japan.
First, select a "category" above.
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How to Sort & Dispose of Recyclables and Waste (Ward Pamphlets & Area Collection Schedules)
Download page for ward-by-ward collection schedule lists (PDF) and pamphlets summarizing waste and recyclable sorting rules.
Source: 川崎市
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Kawasaki City Waste Sorting App
Guide to an app that sends notifications the day before and on the day of collection once you set your area, and lets you search sorting methods by item.
Source: 川崎市
Nursery Schools & Waitlists
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Checking Vacancies at Licensed Nursery Schools
How to check the monthly-updated capacity and vacancy status of licensed nursery schools.
Source: 川崎市
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Vacancy Information for Unlicensed Childcare Facilities
Link to PDF materials summarizing vacancy status at unlicensed childcare facilities by ward.
Source: 川崎市
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Licensed Nursery Enrollment & Waitlist Numbers
Published data on enrollment status and the number of children on waiting lists for licensed nursery schools in Kawasaki City.
Source: 川崎市
Where to Go for Urgent Care
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When Your Child Has a Sudden Illness or Injury
A guide summarizing #7119, #8000 (Kanagawa Pediatric Emergency Dial), and information on holiday emergency clinics and pediatric emergency centers.
Source: 川崎市
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Medical Institutions Open on Holidays & at Night
List and how to find medical institutions in the city that are open on holidays and at night.
Source: 川崎市
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In Case of Sudden Illness or Injury (#7119, Emergency Medical Institution Info, etc.)
Guidance on the #7119 consultation line for when you're unsure whether to call an ambulance, and how to find emergency medical institutions.
Source: 川崎市
This page is intended to direct you to official pages. Details may vary by ward or district, so please check the linked official page. The waste sorting search uses Kawasaki City's "Waste Sorting Open Data" (CC BY 4.0).