Town, People and Diary (November 2023)

　It was held by the Higiri Union Neighborhood Association Fureai Concert Executive Committee, and about 300 people gathered on the day and the venue was very lively. This year, for the first time in four years, three junior high school districts, Higiriyama Junior High School, Minamimaioka Elementary School, and Higiriyama Elementary School, were all together and performed wonderfully. A dance circle that transcends generations according to the Higiriyama Ondo, the last is Oai chanting of "Furusato". A wonderful performance and singing voice resonated throughout the venue, and the venue was united. Thank you very much for all the performers, executive committee and volunteers!

Hideko Okutsu, Chief of the Higiri District, Children and Families Support Division

　"I go to anti-crime program patrol every Friday night in our Neighborhood Associations," Mr. Shimizu told me. It seems that Neighborhood Associations has been patroling regularly in the area for some time, but after suspicious individual appeared in the area five to six years ago, he reviewed it once a week to look around the area. Thank you very much for all the time.

Masanari Sakurai, General Manager of Tax Affairs Division, Sasashita District, Administration Planning Section, Takashi Kitagawa

　A mini-ral meeting was held once a year to brighten society, with Mr. Ando, a protection officer in charge of the Okubo Saido area as a lecturer. We heard voices of children, women, young people, etc. who had "difficulty of living" grasped by consultation support such as abuse hotline, woman counselor, withdrawal consultation, telephone of Yokohama life, protection clerk. Participants commented, "I would like to be able to devise things because the surroundings are small so that the difficulty of living can be removed." .

Ms. Kayoko Nakayama, General Manager of General Affairs Division, Health Promotion Section Health and Welfare Division, Ms. Mika Fukazawa

　"Let's play with parents and children" was held at the grounds of Serigaya Minami Elementary School, sponsored by the Japan National Council of Social Welfare in the Nagatani Union Neighborhood Associations and Nagatani District. This "Ride on Poppo" is an event cherished by the Nagatani district, which has been held continuously during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for all the officers who prepared the rails early in the morning.
　It was a great success that the children lined up for a long time, and it was a day when I saw the children's smiles and made them happy.

Keisei Iida, Chief of Insurance and Pension Division and Takahiro Nakajima, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section Ward Administration Promotion Division

　The Shimonagaya Walking Association is a popular event sponsored by the Shimonagaya Union Neighborhood Associations, which started with the aim of "Let's learn more about Shimonagaya and love more." This time, we visited the ruins of Tonoyashiki at Nagatani High School and the Yayoi ware exhibited at the Nagatani District Center. Approximately 200 participants (including 60 children) had a good time walking leisurely.

Mr. Takamichi Iwamoto, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section, Shimonagaya District

　Since the Nagatani Union Neighborhood Associations achieved no fire for one year, Mayor Kurihara presented a letter of appreciation from the Chief of Fire Department to the Neighborhood Association, which has achieved no fire for three years.
　Mr. Wakabayashi, Chairman of the Nagatani Alliance Neighborhood Associations, commented, "We have just achieved one year, and we will continue to work on fire prevention so that we can continue for two or three years." Miyajima, Chairman of the Higiri Alliance Neighborhood Association, said, "This award is the result of the efforts of local residents. We will continue to work together with you to promote fire prevention measures. ".

Yasunobu Shimizu, Chief of Prevention Section, General Affairs and Prevention Division, Konan fire department

　The 28th Ladies Soccer Tournament, hosted by the Konan Ward Football Association, LOVE Konan, was held at Konandai Suzuri Hill Park. On this day, mothers who always support children play a leading role. At the opening ceremony, there was a reliable player oath saying, "I will do my best without losing the fear of muscle pain that will come the next day!" As the words implies, the players chasing the ball with all their abilities were very impressive.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　A sports festival was held by the Hino Daiichi District Association. Although it was a little cold, it was blessed with fine weather and was crowded with many people. This year, it was held in conjunction with grand golf and molk competitions, and there were 120 entries from the children's association and they enjoyed it with their families. A lot of elderly people participated, but when I was a child, I was having fun.

Naoki Soga, Chief of Hino District, Ward Administration Promotion Division, and Yuichi Kato, Chief of Tax Division

　The day was blessed with good weather and many people participated. At the junior high school in refuge, there were exhibits such as seismic vehicles and supply of hot meals training, construction of toilets and cardboard beds, division of gymnasiums, disaster countermeasures for pets, digital mobile radio, etc. Some of the participants had disabilities, which also led to local activities. .

Minori Ono Sawa, Chief of Environmental Sanitation, Health Sanitation Division, Senior Advisor to evacuation shelter, Higiriyama Junior High School

　This event celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, hosted by the Hinominami Alliance Neighborhood Association. At the Hinominami Community House, about 170 paintings, photographs, and handicrafts by Hinominami Junior High School students and elementary school studenｔ Hino Minami Elementary School were exhibited.　
　All the works were wonderful, and it was a day when I was able to feel the residents' deep knowledge of cultural arts.

Hiroko Endo, General Manager in charge of Hinominami district, Health and Welfare Center, Fumiaki Awatake, Manager in charge of Tax Division, Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　In the fine autumn weather, a training session was held in Fire Academy, Yokohama City. From Konan Ward, three self-defense fire brigades, the Konan Ward Office Team, the Yumeooka Keikyu Service Team, and the Yokohama Prison Team participated as representatives, demonstrating the results of their hard training so far. Through these efforts, I realized that the disaster prevention capabilities of each business site have been improved, which has led to the safety and security of residents of the city. Thank you very much for your attention.

Chio Fukuoka, Director of Budget Adjustment Section General Affairs Division

　●About Yokohama-shi firefighting maneuver technical training meeting
　In order to realize a safe and secure city, we hold annual training sessions in which self-defense fire brigade and fire brigade, which are responsible for disaster prevention at local communities and offices, compete on the results of fire extinguishing technology training.

　The Yokohama City Park Protection Association Awards Ceremony was held at Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, and the Mayor of Yokohama presented a certificate of commendation. Many people, including the chairman of the Konan Ward and the group, were commended.
＊The award-winning Chairman and the Organizations of Konan Ward
・Individual commendation (one who has been working as "Park Protection Chairman" for 10 years)
　Chairman Yoshio Isaka (Konan 1-chome Park / Sasanobashi Park), Chairman Masamitsu Obora (Serigaya No. 6 Park), Chairman Yoshio Tsuchida (Kotsubo Park), Chairman Yoshio Satoru Mori (Okubo Park)
・Group awards (meetings for outstanding achievements in beautification, conservation and revitalization of parks)
　Hino Miyanowaki Park Protection Association (Chairman Noriko Nishiyauchi)
・Support and Activation Group Awards
　Konan Ward Park Protection Association Liaison Council

Naoki Matsuzaki, Director, Konan Public Works Office

　In the Hinominami area, local residents regularly conduct anti-crime program patrols during the evening hours. On this day, Mayor Kurihara, ward office staff, and police officers from Konan police department also joined, patrol the city in four courses, and shouts and claps echoed in a quiet residential area approaching dusk.

Hiroko Endo, General Manager in charge of Health and Welfare Center, Fumiaki Awatake, Manager in charge of Tax Division, and Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　The 36th Hometown Noba Welfare Gathering was held jointly by the Noba Danchi District Social Welfare Council and the All Noba Friendship Activity Association. . This year, the event was held at the 4th Housing Assembly Hall, where the distance from the performers was shorter than usual, and I was able to feel the power of the sound up close. At the end of the concert, there were familiar songs that everyone knew, and we enjoyed the autumn of art.

Yukihiro Akamatsu, Chief of Children and Families Support Division, Noba housing complex District

　In order to realize one of the local goals, "a town where everyone can work lively," we introduced the activities of the commission committee members and exchanged opinions. . People who seriously consider the future of the Hino Daiichi District had a hot discussion.

Naoki Soga, Chief of Hino District, Ward Administration Promotion Division, and Yuichi Kato, Chief of Tax Division

　Together with the local community and the people of Konan police department, we participated in the anti-crime program patrol in the Neighborhood Association, Kamiooka. We patroled for about 40 minutes while listening to Chairman Kijima and Mr. Amano, who are in charge of disaster prevention, about the structure of this area and what we are worried about recently. With the power of the community, I was able to realize that a town where people from small children to the elderly can spend with peace of mind has been realized.

Chief General Affairs Division Budget Adjustment Section, Chief of Kamiooka District

　The 48th Nagano Union Sports Festival was held at Nagano Elementary School, and although it was raining lightly, many people participated. Takahashi said, "I hope this sports festival will be an opportunity to cross the boundaries of the Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association." Participants deepened exchanges while competing in a variety of events, such as competition relays in the town and rental races.

Kenta Saso, Manager of family register, Nagano District, and Haruaki Sato, Chief of Regional Promotion Division Residents' Activities Support Section

　Despite the cold night of November, the meetinghouse was full. After the patrol, Chairman Kurokawa reported that the group around each building had noticed and points to be aware of as a result of the progress. In addition to joint patrols, the Noba Housing Union also conducts year-end anti-crime program patrols by each Neighborhood Association.

Megumi Sato, Chief of Health and Welfare Division, Chief of General Affairs Division, GeneralNoba Housing Union District

　Last year it was held in July, so it was held in the heat of summer, but this year it was a windy and chilly day, although it did not rain. Still, everyone's serious mode is open! Approximately 50 people participated, of which 14 were hole-in-one, which was a very high level tournament.

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　It was a chilly season, but everyone who participated was working on cleaning activities. . Starting from Kusaka Elementary School, it was divided into four courses, and the road was cleaned while separating burning garbage, cans and bottles. . The butts that I didn't go were sometimes found in the same place on the way home, and the words that it was important for each and every one not to throw them away were strongly remembered.

Mr. Toshifumi Komagata, Chief of Life Support Section, Kusaka District

　I am with you on a joint anti-crime program patrol in each Neighborhood Associations in the Kusaka area. At Seki Neighborhood Associations, I was impressed by the fact that everyone was checking the area, such as sharing what I was worried about while walking around the town. At Nanpeidai Neighborhood Association, people dressed up and patroled during Halloween, creating a bustling street. In Miscellaneous Minami Neighborhood Association, Chairman Ichimura told us about the history of the town. Leaving isNeighborhood Associations patrol!

Chief of Regional Promotion Division Youth Development in charge of Kusaka district Hideho Yoshiji

　Cleaning in front of JR Konandai Station was carried out by operators around the Konandai Union Neighborhood Association. Nearly 90 people, including students from Meiho High School and related organizations, participated in cleaning activities for about an hour, and the area around JR Konandai Station became completely clean.

Health Sanitation Division, Chief of Konandai District

　Today, the police and the ward office were together with the local people. The Minamisakura Neighborhood Association (Chairman Iwane) has many Yamasaka, but the anti-crime program patrol began in August 2004. At that time, I was told that I started in the area because of the continued damage to theft. Thank you very much, everyone. Thank you very much for your work today.

Masanari Sakurai, General Manager of Tax Affairs Division, Sasashita District, Administration Planning Section, Takashi Kitagawa

　On a refreshing autumn day, a grand golf tournament hosted by the Noba housing complex District Sports Promotion Committee was held at Shimo Noba Elementary School ground. The 33 players demonstrated the results of their daily training and were playing happily. It was a fun autumn day with the management of the sports promotion committee members.

Noba housing complex District School Cooperation and Children's Section Manager Makoto Ohba

　Under the fine autumn weather, the venue was a great success with stage announcements and eating and drinking at the Fureai Park, which resumed for the first time in four years! Volunteer child staff played an active part in helping store openings and hosting stage presentations. Adult staff from local communities and sponsoring companies, including the chairman of the Furuya Konan Children's Dream World Executive Committee, runs the event. The bright smile of the children was impressive.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

●Children's Dream World
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/kosodate_kyoiku/ikusei/yumeworld.html

　On November 3rd, Culture Day, the Konan Ward Citizens' Cultural Festival was held at Konan Public Hall, organized by the Association for Cultural Exchange. In addition to gorgeous presentations on the stage such as hula dance and ginken poetry dance, it was a big event where you could experience culture throughout the Konan Public Hall, such as a tea ceremony in a Japanese-style room. It was a wonderful day to convey the enjoyment of cultural activities to many inhabitants.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Hino Walking Quiz Rally (sponsored by Hino community development Liaison Committee) was held. This year, one of the pillars of the Hino District Welfare and Health Plan, the theme is "Health Promotion", and we aim to achieve the goal while solving quizzes related to themes set up at seven offices in the area.
　Approximately 200 people participated, and the participants were tired and finished with a radiant smile as well as the weather. Everyone who was involved in the planning and operation, thank you very much.

Elderly and Disabled Support Division Chief of Hino District, Mio Matsuzuki, Chief of Regional Comprehensive Care Promotion, Elderly and Disabled Support Division Courage Suzuta

　The "Higiriyama Children's Autumn Festival" was held by the Higiriyama Children's Autumn Festival Executive Committee. In the heat of midsummer, many children gathered at the venue Higiriyama Community Care Plaza before the start. . This is the first autumn festival in the area, and it was planned to create a place for children to enjoy and an opportunity to play an active part. . It was packed with handmade projects such as quoits, shooting, fish fishing, and Bon Odori, and the child staff with red ribbons was very active in the event management. We had a fun day full of smiles from children to adults.

Hideko Okutsu, Chief of the Higiri District, Children and Families Support Division

　The 33rd Shimonagaya Charity Performing Arts Festival was held at Konan Public Hall, organized by the Japan National Council of Social Welfare and the Shimonagaya Union Neighborhood Associations. The invited elderly people enjoyed the wonderful performances of the performers. The proceeds collected today will be donated to the Japan National Council of Social Welfare Konan Ward.

Mr. Takamichi Iwamoto, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section, Shimonagaya District

　"Beware of the door, fire!" anti-crime program patrol by Neighborhood Associations Okubohigashi (Chairman Yokokawa), a trademark of cheerful shouts and claps.
　The staff of Kamiooka Station "Koban" (police box) and the ward office also accompanied us and conducted a joint patrol. "When I started, I was thin with four women, but now I am having fun with many people." I told you that activities that are now rooted in the community have led to the development of safe and secure towns. Was.

Ms. Kayoko Nakayama, General Manager of General Affairs Division, Health Promotion Section Health and Welfare Division, Ms. Mika Fukazawa