Town, People, Diary (from April to June 2023)

　I visited Minamidai Neighborhood Associations mobile sales. In addition to fresh vegetables and fruits from the market, nearby local activity support center "Pastel" and mobile sales vehicles of Seven-Eleven also participated. Mr. Isogai said, "From April, Daiei Supermarket has come and helped me with fresh meat and fish and daily necessities such as toilet paper." In addition, Mr. Yoshikura, a member of the local welfare committee, said, "I also visit and exchange information with everyone, a place for gentle watching in the area." .

Masanari Sakurai, Chief of Tax Affairs Section, Sasashita District

　The kick starting "Children's Shokudo" Riechanchi "" is "I learned about children's loneliness," says Rie Usui, the representative. Launched with friends and wished everyone's smile and happiness, "Everyone together" I'm sorry! " I'm aiming for it. Everyone, please watch warmly and ask for your support and support! The opening will start free of charge for junior high school students from 16:00 to 19:00 on Wednesday, July 26. After that, the last Wednesday once a month.

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

　In order to utilize ICT in Neighborhood Association activities, many people over the capacity participated in ICT Utilization Courses. First of all, we heard the explanation of "Basic operation of smartphones" that shows the convenience of smartphones. After that, I connected to Wi-Fi and downloaded the app, and finally read the two-dimensional code, and browsed the "Public Relations Yokohama Konan Ward Version".
　Smartphones have a lot of useful functions, so please use them for future activities!

Mr. Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　The training course for dementia supporters was organized by Kamiooka Daiichi Neighborhood Associations. 21 people from the local community and town council officers participated. Participants commented, "I will use it to respond to people with dementia in the future" and "I felt it was necessary to review myself." . It was a good opportunity to create a town where you can continue to live even if you have dementia.

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

●What is a Dementia Supporter?
It is a "supporter" who correctly understands dementia, warmly watches people and their families with dementia, and works as much as they can. By attending the "Dementia Supporter Training Course", you can become a dementia supporter.
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/fukushi-kaigo/koreisha-kaigo/ninchisyo/ninchisyo-sasae/caravan.html

　From May to June, I visited 15 regular meetings of the Allied Neighborhood Associations. This year, the section manager in charge of the district explained the Konan Ward's management policy as a partner in collaboration with local residents.
　This year, with the basic goal of "loveful ♡ hometown Konan", the ward office will work together to become "hometown full of love (ai)" such as "greetings", "supporting", "helping" and "mimoriai". , We will promote various businesses.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

●What is the Konan Ward Management Policy?
　The Konan Ward Management Policy is formulated with the aim of clarifying the basic goals of the organization for one year, measures to achieve the goals, and direction of organizational management, and working together to achieve the goals.
■Information on the page of the Konan Ward Management Policy
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kusei/uneihoshin-yosan/unei/r5uneihoushin.html

　At the Noba Community Care Plaza, a community support network meeting was held to share and discuss the status and issues of promoting community welfare and health plans. This time, we also had a group work-style discussion on the theme of "watching, supporting and helping each other."
　While the shortage of leaders such as watching over became an issue, it was a meaningful meeting where various opinions were given, such as wanting to connect people with each other, including daily greetings, to discover human resources.

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

　The Boccia tournament, a sporting event by the Japan National Council of Social Welfare in Neighborhood Association, Serigaya Union, will be held again this year, with a total of 53 participants! Divided into each Neighborhood Association team, and a fierce battle took place!
　From the time of the explanation of the rules by Mr. Sugaya, a sports promotion committee member, the voltage of the venue rises, and the team checks the pitch form and is ready!
　Super shots of small children, men who decide the whole body guts pose when deciding on brain play! men and women of all ages Boccia, which everyone can enjoy, is likely to be an annual event in the Serigaya district!

Mr. Ryota Fujisaki, Chief of Life Support Division, Serigaya District

　The association's annual event "Ookagawa Cleanup" was held again this year. Since it started in 1983, the range of activities has gradually expanded, and this year is the 40th year. A junior high school student who participated said, "It was fun to participate in the activities. I was able to talk a lot with many local people. "
　All the participants, thank you very much in the hot sunshine. Also, thank you for all the local people for their preparation and operation on the day.

Masanari Sakurai, General Manager of Tax Affairs Division, Sasashita District, Administration Planning Section, Health and Welfare Division

　We had representatives of various groups concerned with community-based welfare health in ward come and held the first meeting this year.
　The "4th Konan Sunflower Plan (plan period from 2021 to 2025)" formulated with local residents will be the middle year of promotion this year. In order to further promote the second half of the plan, we listened to a lecture from an external lecturer and said, "Daily activities plus alpha. I wish I could do this. Under the theme of "I may be able to collaborate like this," we exchanged opinions in groups.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Taita Daita, Chief of Business Planning, Health and Welfare Division
　●What is the Konan Sunflower Plan?
　　Aiming to enhance the relationship that can support each other in the area so that everyone can live with peace of mind in the area where they are accustomed to living, inhabitants of a ward, activity groups, etc.
　It is a plan for the government to cooperate and improve the area together.
　　https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/fukushi_kaigo/chiikifukushi/fukushi-plan/4plan.html

　The "Child Care Daddy Mom Heart Cafe" hosted by the Japan National Council of Social Welfare (Chairman Azami Yokokawa) in the Okubo Saido District was held. .
　Local people play with their children so that moms can interact with each other with peace of mind. Eight pairs of parents and children participated and interacted while enjoying delicious drip coffee and sweets. It was a place for peaceful exchanges with local people, such as "I'm watching the children with the school support squad" and "I'm calling out if I meet in the community." .

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

　In the Hino Daiichi District, we are promoting various initiatives on a daily basis so that we can attach our town as "hometown Konan" and connect it to the next generation. . In order to promote "collaboration" in Hino Daiichi District tomorrow, Neighborhood Associations and various organizations working in the district met together to exchange opinions on the theme of "Let's deepen mutual understanding."

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

　Hama Road Supporter activities in the Hino Daiichi District have been running for about 20 years from July 2004 to today, saying, "Let's try to beautify the roads in the town where we live!" Has been continued. On the day, about 100 people participated and sweated cleaning and mowing. Everyone, thank you very much during the hot weather!

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

　The annual Boccia tournament was held for the first time in four years! The day was a summer day, and the venue, Higiriyama Elementary School Gymnasium, was also sultry, but 44 participants were divided into eight teams, and the round robin was successfully completed to the end. From children to the elderly, the team worked together to play a heated game, and it was a fun event where various generations in the area could interact.

Emi Mizui, Director of Ward Administration Promotion Division Public Relations Section, Renpei Matsumoto, Ward Administration Promotion Division Planning and Adjustment Section

　This theme was decided from Chairman Ogikubo's desire to deepen his understanding of "persons with disabilities" in the area. On the day of the event, in addition to the director of the welfare facilities "Soyokaze no Ie" and "Pastel", everyone listened enthusiastically to the stories from users. Mr. Shimizu sent a message saying, "I want to use what I learned today to connect to what I can do and make a big circle in the community."

Masanari Sakurai, General Manager of Tax Affairs Division, Sasashita District, Administration Planning Section, Health and Welfare Division

　On this day, a general meeting was held in Melparque, where Mayor Kurihara attended a social gathering with the chief of Yokohama Minami Tax Office and Tozuka Prefectural Tax Office, representing the four wards of Minami Ward, Isogo Ward, Kanazawa Ward and Konan Ward. In his greeting, Mayor Kurihara mentioned "importance of tax enlightenment and public relations activities" along with words of congratulations, and expressed his gratitude for the activities of the daily association as a message.

Masanari Sakurai, Chief of Tax Affairs Division

　●What is the Interim Tax Association?
　An organization that is organized mainly by taxpayers of indirect taxes, mainly consumption tax, and cooperates with smooth tax management as a sound tax-related private organization.

　Today, weeding rice fields and mowing ridges. The god of the rice field this year seems to like rain, and I worked three times in a row in the rain.
　The hard work of removing algae and grass in rice fields and cutting grass while maintaining the strength of ridges. The elementary school students who participated were also very active in removing the grass in the rain and transporting the grass to the compost plant!

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　Today is the Keiro Training Tour, which has become an annual event of the Union. More than 110 participants from each town council depart for Baranooka, Shimada-shi Park by 4 buses! I feel the reopening of local activities. Everyone, please be careful!

Masanari Sakurai, Chief of Tax Affairs Section, Sasashita District

　On the signboard of Morai Bridge, we survived the Kamakura period and proceeded along the promenade while checking the merger of the Nagatani River and the Maarai River. While surprised at the size of Basho, loving the beautiful and clear river bottom flowers, listening to the birds singing, the conversation between the participants jumped. . Everyone was scored with a smile, saying, "It's much more fun than walking alone." "I walked 5,000 steps in no time."

Mika Fukazawa, Director of Health Promotion Section Health and Welfare Division

　The walking course we walked this time is posted on the walking map planned by a member of the dietary life improvement promotion (healthmate), who is promoting health promotion through eating habits and exercise.
　■Information on the walking map page
　https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/kenko_iryo/kenkozukuri/walking2022.html

　On Sunday, June 4, a grand golf tournament hosted by the Noba housing complex District Sports Promotion Committee was held at Shimo-Noba Elementary School Ground.
　It was heavy rain the day before, but on the day, 30 people participated under the beautiful blue sky and enjoyed playing. Some participants demonstrated their daily skills and put out hole-in-one, and it was an early summer day when everyone was very excited.

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

　This time, the training was stronger and more conscious of the role of the base. Beginning with lectures by the Steering Committee members, watching videos of the establishment of bases and introducing examples of training at each Neighborhood Associations, participants were divided into groups and discussed how to establish and operate bases. At the conclusion of the training, participants worked together to reduce damage and ensure safe and orderly operation of bases in the event of an emergency, including (1) strengthening cooperation with the Neighborhood Associations and each Neighborhood Associations, (2) thorough publicity of each Neighborhood Associations, and (3) continuing training.

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

　The festival hosted by the CarePla the Festival Executive Committee was held for the first time in four years!
　On the day, many local organizations played fun games and crafts, opened handmade works, checked health, etc., and more than 400 people, from small children to elderly people, gathered. The venue was full of smiles and liveliness, and it was lively from beginning to end. Unfortunately, it was raining at the start, but with a lot of laughter and singing voices, the rain clouds were blown away, and the blue sky was spreading suddenly.

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

　Lectures were organized by the Hino District Union Neighborhood Associations, the Japan National Council of Social Welfare, and the Children's Committee for Consumer Affairs.
　Inviting a teacher who is also a school counselor, we talked about "what adults need to know to protect children" while interlacing exchanges and actual experiences with children who have become addiction. Whats
　Finally, there was an impression that I would like students to give lectures at schools and nursery schools, which was an opportunity to deepen their knowledge.

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

　Noba Housing Union Neighborhood Association held a Spring Festa at the former Noba Junior High School.
　In addition to merchandise sales at the Union Neighborhood Association, there were various stores such as welfare organizations, companies, market stores, kitchen car associations and flea markets, and food and drinks were also lifted, which attracted many residents. In the gymnasium, balloon art and herbarium were created, and many parents and children enjoyed it.

Masanori Katsura, General Manager, General Affairs Division, General Affairs Division, Noba Residential District

　The members of the local welfare committee were working hard while struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the activities of the chief children's committee, such as exhibiting booths at Konan Children's Dream World, were introduced.
　On the day of the event, Konan Director General also saw a panel exhibition with the members of the local welfare committee.
　In addition, this year, until Monday, June 5, it is also being held on the second floor passage of "Mioka" in front of Kami-Ooka Station, invented by a local welfare officer in the Kamiooka district. Please drop in.

Takanori Kitagawa, Director of Administration Planning Section Health and Welfare Division

●Do you know the local welfare officer and children's committee?
　The local welfare officer and children's committee are community-based welfare leaders who watch over the area, respond to consultations on child care and nursing care, and act as a bridge to specialized administrative and welfare organizations. All local welfare officers also serve as children's committees and watch the healthy growth of local children.
　https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/fukushi-kaigo/chiikifukushi/minsei/mj.html

　The annual cleanup of Hirato Nagatanikawa Spring was held in fresh sunny weather. Thanks to many years of efforts, the river has become very clean, and this year many Genji fireflies have been seen. Thank you very much to all the people involved.

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

　Cleaning in front of JR Konandai Station was carried out by operators around the Konandai Union Neighborhood Association. In a sweaty mood, everyone picked up garbage and cut grass, and cleaned up for about an hour. . The area around JR Konandai Station is completely clean.

Naoko Shibata, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section Ward Administration Promotion Division, Konandai District

　The awards were given to outstanding industrial workers and the Konan Ward Industrial Association Achievement Award for their many years of achievement.
　Mr. Kurihara said, "We will continue to build good partnerships with local companies and further expand the circle of community development through collaboration."

Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　The first "Delivery Cafe" was held at the 4th meeting place in Noba housing complex, organized by the Japan National Council of Social Welfare in housing complex, Noba. It is a renewal of the dinner party until before the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to providing information from the District Shakyo and Noba Community Care Plaza, we had a good time talking with each other.
　If you would like to participate in the housing complex in Noba, please contact the local welfare committee members.

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

　This tournament was held for the 73rd time with the aim of promoting sports for Konan residents and raising the spirit of amateur sports, and establishing a healthy and cheerful inhabitant of a ward.　　　
　On the day, under the hot sunny weather, each team played a hot and serious game. It was impressive that the bonds between the participants were deepening by playing while actively talking in the team.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　On Sunday, May 14, the Sasa Shimokawa Restoration Project Executive Committee mowing the riverbed under the second ground of Kusaka Elementary School, and the Sasa Shimokawa Cleanup was held on Saturday, May 20, and many people participated. .
　The river was carefully cleaned, and two bicycles and mattresses were collected.
　In particular, the mattress could not inhale water and pull it up with a rope. Five to six people pulled up several tens of meters upstream, and finally raised using stairs.
　The sweating on the forehead and working hard conveyed the desire of everyone to make the river a beautiful river.

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

　The Grand Golf Tournament hosted by the Konandai Union Neighborhood Associations was held at Konandai Daiichi Junior High School Second Ground.
　Many people played well, losing to the muddy ground by the rain. The smiles of the sports promotion committee members and youth instructors who were operated in matching jackets were wonderful.

Health Sanitation Division, Chief of Konandai District

　Flower arrangement, shadow box, pastel painting, Japanese calligraphy and empty box work, etc. Various works created by inhabitants of the ward under the guidance of "town teachers" active in Konan Ward are displayed in the "Himawari no Sato" gallery.
　By touching the wonderful works while listening to the passion for the work, I was able to spend a rich time.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Today, rice planting finally! From this time, the children will also participate.
　Before planting rice, take seedlings first. The seedlings, which are rice babies, are taken from a special rice field and bundled with rice straw. With occasional heavy rain, we managed to get the number and finally started rice planting.
　The lively voices of the children, as competitive as the frog chorus, were echoing in Tando.

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　During the "Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign" period (May 11-20), in front of Konandai Station Ryokuchi Square, traffic accident prevention awareness-raising activities, mainly for pedestrians and cyclists, were conducted with traffic safety related organizations. I did it.
　This year, we conducted a campaign to ensure the safety of pedestrians, including children and the elderly, to wear bicycle helmets, and to improve bicycle manners at the same time, and handed out educational goods and flower seedlings.

Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　At around 23:00 on Friday, February 17, 2023, in building fire, which occurred at 23:00 in Sasashita 2-chome, Konan-ku, in cooperation with local residents, rescuing three residents from burning buildings, calling evacuation guidance, calling 119, and conducting activities in initial-stage fire-fighting techniques..

Yuko Hosoda, Manager, First Section, Konan fire department Police Department

　At Maioka Park, there was an agricultural experience by the Serigaya district youth instructor. This time, we will read "Shirokaki". This is a work to flatten the mud in the rice field using dragonfly-shaped tools used for ground maintenance, and to ensure that water is distributed evenly after water injection.
　Unfortunately, it was raining occasionally due to the unfortunate sky, but it was finished in a stunning rice field like curry roux instead of everyone. Finally, next week, the children will participate in rice planting.

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　The Children's Festival was held for the first time in about three years, and the colorful Koinobori, a symbol of this event, swam brilliantly under the blue sky.
　This year, welfare organizations (Soyokaze no Ie, Soyokaze Minami Ie, Karugamokai, Pastel, Konan Regional Activities Home Hino), and Neighborhood Associations's sales and entertainment were also held, and many children and their families were crowded. It was a wonderful event that remembered the smiles of the visitors and the lively appearance of the running staff.

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

　Under fine weather, everyone in the Hino area raised a carp streamer. At the venue, Konan Taihoku Park, about 30 people, including Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations and Hino Elementary School Fathers' Association, gathered together to work together and set up colorful carp streamers that swim happily in about an hour.
　"Thanks to everyone's cooperation, we were able to display a carp streamer again this year. The event will be self-restraint due to the COVID-19 pandemic, butNeighborhood Associations Chairman Takayuki Tashiro.
　The carp streamer will be displayed until Sunday, May 7th.

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

　This event was planned with the aim of "a day when everyone in the town gathers and gets along well" in cooperation with various local organizations and shops, centering on the Hinominami Alliance Neighborhood Association and NPO icocca Hinomi. .
　On the day of the event, in addition to games for children at flea markets and workshops, snacks by Hinominami curry shops and Hino Minami Small Father's Association were also sold, and many families gathered before the start time and were busy .

Fumiaki Awatake, Manager in charge of Tax Division, Hinominami district

　A workshop was held at the regular meeting of the Japan National Council of Social Welfare in Okubo Saido District. Chairman Yokokawa said, "I myself have noticed a lot of things when I saw this DVD. I wanted to share with you and planned the training. "The meeting started with the message. After watching the human rights enlightenment DVD "Campanula's Dream" on the theme of "8050 Problems", we heard explanations from the City Life Support Division about withdrawal support leaflets. .

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

　At the General Assembly, he thanked everyone for their efforts to help those who committed crimes and delinquencies recover. In Konan Ward, rehabilitation activities are being carried out through a variety of activities, including a campaign composition contest to brighten society, a street campaign at Kami-Ooka Station, and a flower planting activity at Yokohama Shonen Discrimination Center and Yokohama Prison.
　Thank you very much for your cooperation this year!

Hiroko Endo, General Manager in charge of Health and Welfare Center

●What is a protection officer?
　A private volunteer who supports the recovery of crime and delinquency in the community, and a part-time government official commissioned by the Minister of Justice.
　What is the Rehabilitation Women's Association? It is a volunteer organization that aims to help raise awareness for the prevention of crime and delinquency in the local community and to help the healthy development of young people and cooperate with the rehabilitation and rehabilitation of offenders and delinquent boys.
　https://www.moj.go.jp/hogo1/soumu/hogo_hogo04.html (external site)

　The health promotion staff, recommended by Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association, is engaged in activities aimed at promoting local health such as gymnastics classes and walking. In Reiwa 5.6, a total of 158 people were commissioned.
　Your activities have led to the promotion of health throughout Konan Ward. Thank you very much. We will continue to promote health promotion with everyone this year. We look forward to your continued support in the community.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

●What is a health activity promotion member?
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/kenkozukuri/kakushu/hokatsu.html

　At Maioka Park on Sunday, April 23, Serigaya District Youth Instructor had the first agricultural experience this season. . traditional event has been renting rice fields in Maioka Park in Totsuka Ward for more than 20 years. This year, we will continue to work throughout the year, leaving the agriculture of the Taisho era.

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　This time, the Okubo Noto Alliance Neighborhood Associations has successfully achieved a series of fire-free records for one year.
　In recognition of this achievement, Mayor Kurihara, the chairman of the Konan Ward Safety and Security Community Development Promotion Council, presented a letter of appreciation. Mr. Wataru Suzuki, the chairman of the Association of Neighborhoods, said, "We have no fire for one year due to the high awareness of disaster prevention among the townspeople in the Okubo Saido area. We will continue to work on fire prevention activities in the future. "He said enthusiasm.
　We hope that this award will be used to further develop as a safe and secure area.

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

　On Wednesday, April 19, a commission ceremony for members of the environmental business promotion was held.
　Members of the environmental business promotion have played an important role in the community in the spread of garbage disposal manners and community cleaning activities. This year, Director General handed out letters of commission to representatives of each district.
　I think there are some difficult aspects of activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we look forward to your continued efforts to create a clean and clean city through your ingenuity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Tatsuya Kawamoto, Manager, Resources Reuse Promotion Regional Promotion Division

　Thanks to the efforts of each Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations, a total of 145 people were recommended to the Sports Promotion Committee.
　We have sports promotion committee members play an active role as promotion of spread, promotion of sports in area, and let's enliven local activity together as driving force of "bright spirit sunflower konan".

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

●What is the Sports Promotion Committee?
Part-time civil servants commissioned by the mayor based on the Basic Law on Sports to promote local sports.
●Activities of the Konan Ward Sports Promotion Committee Liaison Council
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/manabi/sports/suposui.html

　On Monday, April 17, a general meeting of Konan Ward Dietary Improvement Promotion Staff (nicknamed Healthmate) was held.
　Mayor Kurihara also attended and thanked Healthmate for his unremitting activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the workshop, we listened to a lecture by Director Kobayashi entitled "The Role of Healthmates Based on the Current Status of Konan Ward." Health promotion is also an important position in the city's medium-term plan, and eating and exercising habits from a young age are important in order to live healthy and long life, and volunteer activities themselves are the secret of energy. I received a strong message that I was able to make a good start for the new year.

Megumi Sato, Director of Health and Welfare Division

　On Friday, April 14, a school-related exchange meeting was held by the Sasashita Union and the Japan National Council of Social Welfare in the Sasashita area. This is a welcome and farewell party inviting teachers from five schools in the Sasashita district, who are usually taken care of. Thank you for your efforts in the Sasashita area so far. Thank you very much for your continued support.

Masanari Sakurai, Chief of Tax Affairs Section, Sasashita District

　Tuesday, April 11 We commissioned members of the Consumer Affairs Promotion in Reiwa 5.6.
　Consumer affairs promotion staff recommended by Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association conducts educational activities related to consumer life, such as prevention of malicious business law, in the area where they live. Thank you very much. In addition, for six years as a consumer life promotion member and four years as a district representative, we presented a letter of appreciation to the consumer life promotion member who worked hard. . Thank you very much for your continued vigorous activities.
　Consumer affairs promotion members, we look forward to your continued success in the community.

Masaru Kasahara, Chief of Resources Reuse Promotion Regional Promotion Division

　On Sunday, April 2, 17 teams gathered at Suzuri no Oka Park in Konandai, and the opening ceremony of the Spring Ward Softball Tournament was held. Except for 2020, the competition was held during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the opening ceremony itself was held for the first time in three years. This day was a somewhat chilly day with cloudy flowers, but after this, it will be divided into parts, and a hot fight will take place until the women's final on May 21.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Kurihara of Konan Director General. It's been my third year.
　When I arrived, I was in the midst of COVID-19, and I couldn't do any local activities at all. Since then, while activities have been restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, activities have been resumed little by little due to the ingenuity and efforts of the local community, and it seems that the vitality has now returned to the region. I feel that the reopened activities are more powered up than ever before, and I am very happy and grateful.
　This year, the ward office will work together with the local community to promote "community development through collaboration". We look forward to your continued support for the new management responsibility position.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General