Nora Ueda writes us (particularly if you are 65 or over or know someone who is) to say:

In case you are not aware of this , today May 17th , is the day that you may apply for your vaccination if you are above 65 and living in Kumamoto City . The phone number for this is ( 0120-096-885)

You can also do it online which is easier I think as the line isn’t jammed if you’ve registered yourself on their webpage which is in English, Chinese and Korean . It’s a bit tricky but I got this done and got my appointment today online .

She also included a photo and a link to the Kumamoto Covid 19 page URL: https://vaccines.sciseed.jp/kumamotocovid18 Tel:096-300-5577 The above no is for calling 熊本市新型コロナワクチンコールセンター

Nora also added in a comment that the taxi fare is subsidized “I was also given 2 ¥500 taxi coupons to be used for the first and second vaccinations, with a list of taxi companies. You’ll have to pay for the balance if it exceeds ¥500”

Please keep us posted on your progress and anything that may be helpful to know! (and thanks Nora!!)"