Town, People and Diary (December 2023)

　The anti-crime program Achievement Awards Ceremony was held in the bright and open atmosphere of the atrium on the first floor of the City Hall.
　Chiharu Kawashima (Konan anti-crime program Association), the Konan Ward Silver Club Federation (Chairman Shiota), and the Nagatani Union Neighborhood Associations (Chairman, Chairman of the anti-crime program) have been awarded the anti-crime program for their outstanding achievements in promotinganti-crime program awareness. Congratulations!

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division

　At the Konan Public Hall, the 17th Konan Ward Park Protection Gathering was held as a place for information exchange to revitalize and deepen cooperation with the Park Protection Association, and approximately 250 protection members participated.
　Following the opening remarks of Konan Director General, the 5th year Yokohama City Park Protection Association Individual Commendation and Group Commendation Winners were introduced, Konan Ward's own activity commendation, a report on the activities of the Konan Ward Park Protection Association Liaison Council, and a lecture at the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. As a souvenir, we distributed freesia raised by the Park Protection Association Liaison Council Hanaki Horticulture Department to participants.

Naoki Matsuzaki, Director, Konan Public Works Office

　Under the very pleasant blue sky, the Okubo San Neighborhood Associations joint mochi competition was held. Local people prepare early in the morning, and freshly-made warm rice cakes are to everyone! Both children and adults enjoyed and enjoyed it.

Mr. Yoshiyoko Nakayama, General Manager, General Affairs Division, Okubo

　The ground golf tournament, hosted by the Kamiooka Union Neighborhood Associations, was held. There were about 50 participants, and from here and there, "I'm sorry! One more thing!' We heard cheers such as "Hall-in-one!", And everyone, from the elderly to elementary school children, was excited! The sports promotion committee members, youth instructors, and children's associations who were mainly involved in the preparation and progress of the tournament, thank you very much.

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

　Komuro, Chairman of the Konan Ward Sports Promotion Committee Liaison Council, was awarded the "Sports Promotion Committee Merit Award" by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for those who have made outstanding achievements in promoting sports in the region.
　"Thanks to the support of many people, I was able to receive a wonderful award," said Komuro. We look forward to your continued cooperation so that local revitalization can be planned through sports for the realization of "Loveful ♡ Hometown Konan".

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　There were four Neighborhood Association Grand Golf Tournaments belonging to the Noba Housing Association. The course was full of a large ground, and more than 60 members gathered and a heated battle was held.

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

　A very popular event where you can enjoy authentic rakugo in a familiar place! A lot of people, from children to adults, gathered so that the chairs they had prepared were not enough. After enjoying the rakugo together, we moved to the first floor of the hall and talked about their impressions while receiving delicious coffee and juice, and Christmas wreath bread from "Multifunctional office jump".

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

　At Mine Daini Park, a rice cake competition for Hinomine Neighborhood Association was held, and many people came. While the sound of the veteran pestle echoed, both adults and children enjoyed the freshly made Ankoro mochi and pork juice.

Health Sanitation Division, Chief of Konandai District

　A great hiking day where you can see Mount Fuji in the distance! This year, I went to Kamakura through Mt. Enkai while watching the autumn leaves. On the way, at the Yokohama Nature Observation Forest where we took a break, it was very exciting at the Serigaya district hiking annual “Janken Tournament for Everyone”!

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District