Town, People, Diary (July 2023)

　A watering event was held with people living around Maruyamadai Ichozaka Shopping Street and Kaminagaya Station. While the road surface temperature exceeded 50 degrees, many people participated and watered.
　In addition, fireworks may be held in Minato Mirai on the day, so watering with yukata! As an event entitled, those who wore yukata also cooperated. While feeling the taste of yukata and watering, we worked on enlightenment to prevent global warming. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Immediately after the start at 16:00, a lot of people who were looking forward to gathered at Higiriyama Konan Plaza Park. Balloon art show and cheerleading for the first time this time were also shown, and the venue was united and excited. Smiles and conversations overflowed, and everyone enjoyed a wonderful summer time.

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

　During the intense heat, many children and local people visited, and the store opened a long line and Bon Odori rings spread. More participants than four years ago said, "Everyone was waiting for the summer festival. I was able to know the feelings of the local people again, "says Wakabayashi. It was prepared early in the morning on the day, and it was thanks to the operation of many visitors. I'm looking forward to the event next year.

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

　The summer festival of Okubo 3 towns was held for the first time in four years. In the morning, the summer festival started with the children carrying the portable shrine vigorously! In the evening, Okubo Park, the venue, was crowded with more people than before Corona, and rows lined up at temporary simulation shops continued outside the park. From 18:30, Manto portable shrine parades magnificently against the buildings in Kamiooka. The town was wrapped with many smiles of people enjoying the summer festival.

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

　The Bon Dance Festival for the first time in four years started under the scorching sun with the enthusiasm of local people.
　Students from nearby elementary, junior high and high schools and welfare facilities for the disabled participated, and the festival was excited throughout the region, including Kasugano Kindergarten, which was the venue.
　Although Bon Odori, the main event, was the first time in four years, it seemed that everyone heard the sound and the body moved naturally, and it was impressive that the entire venue was united.

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

　At Serigaya 1-chome Park, this year we invited Mr. Yamaguchi, a first-class radio gymnastics instructor certified by the National Radio Gymnastics Federation, and there was a “Radio Gymnastics Together” hosted by Serigaya Union Neighborhood Association.
　Despite the early morning, about 90 people, from children to the elderly, participate! Even in the extreme heat, I felt refreshed.

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　At the suggestion of President Harima Noba Residential District Association, we watched the DVD "Campanula's Dream" on the theme of 8050 issues. In subsequent discussions, as community care plazas, ward associations, and ward offices also joined the group, voices saying that there may be people in the neighborhood who are in the same way, and whether there is anything that can be done in the community, etc. Opinions rose. It was a casual and peaceful exchange meeting that was unique to the Noba residential area that values the support of local communities.

Megumi Sato, Chief of Noba Residential District, General Affairs Division, General Affairs Division Health and Welfare Division

　There is also Neighborhood Associations, which will be held for the first time in four years, but every venue is more crowded than before Corona, and it is very impressive that children and adults enjoy the festival after a long time with a smile.
　On the 28th, Mayor Kurihara also participated in the festival of Nishimatsumoto Neighborhood Associations (Chairman of the Ogikubo District Association and Chairman of the Yajima Town Association) and the Hirochicho Neighborhood Association (Chairman of the Shimizu District Association, Vice Chairman of the Neighborhood Associations). Thank you very much for the preparation and operation of the day.

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

　"Kamiooka Regional Exchange Experience Disaster Prevention Event" was held at Kamiooka Elementary School (held by Kamiooka Elementary School Parent Exchange Business Steering Committee, Kamiooka Father's Association, Kamiooka Union Neighborhood Associations, Konan fire department, Yokohama Regional Meteorological Observatory, Japan Meteorological Observatory Kanagawa Branch and Kamiooka Elementary School).
　It was a valuable day for the participating children to learn about disaster prevention while having fun with a variety of contents, including a seismic vehicle experience, a lecture by a weather professional, and a disaster prevention quiz by volunteers in the sixth grade.

Children and Families Support Division School Cooperation and Child Section Manager Makoto Ohba

　At the Hinominami Community House, an event was held to celebrate new first-year students who entered elementary school this year in the community.
　On the day of the event, 22 new first-year elementary school studenｔ and their parents and siblings gathered to enjoy watermelon splitting like summer, and everyone tasted the cold large watermelon. All the staff, including the Union Neighborhood Association, thank you very much during the hot weather.

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

　In the Kanto region, there were many relatively sunny days, so the seedlings grow well and some rice ears are blooming. This time, in order to protect the important rice ears from sparrows, we set up a net throughout the rice field.
　This year, the rice field assigned has been replaced, and it is a rice field that has been netted for the first time in about 10 years.
　You can drive a stake around the rice field and cover the whole with a net.

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　The Hinokawa Cleanup was held by the Hino Daiichi Alliance, and a total of 119 people participated to clean the river. .
　The day was divided into two locations, near Shimone Bridge and near Shin-yoshihara Bridge. In addition to the Neighborhood Associations members of the Union, students and teachers of Konan Junior High School, children's associations, and players of the youth baseball team All Yoshiwara also participated. We were able to collect a lot of garbage.
　I felt a strong desire to "clean the river with my hometown" as I worked hard without losing the heat. .

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

　In addition to the 47 members of the Kurokawa Union Neighborhood Association, the self-government chairman, and officers, police, fire departments, and ward offices participated and a joint patrol was held. . At 7:30 p.m., we left four meetinghouses, confirmed places with poor visibility and called for anti-crime program, and then gathered at the first meetinghouse for a briefing. Such efforts by the Union Neighborhood Association as a whole will be a major deterrent to crime prevention. Thank you very much for all of you during the day.

Megumi Sato, Chief of Health and Welfare Division Residential District, Noba

　At the Kamiooka Elementary School Gymnasium, a shuffleboard competition hosted by the Kamiooka Union Neighborhood Associations was held with 40 participants. This time, many children participated, and cheerful voices were heard here and there. Thank you very much to all the members of the Sports Promotion Committee and the Children's Association for organizing the tournament, taking care of the prevention of heat stroke.

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

　The warmth of the lights of Japanese lantern and the wadaiko were excited about the summer festival. Small children gather at the stalls such as ramune, popcorn, toys, etc.
　Bon Odori, which uses cassette tapes as a sound source, can feel "Showa (retro)", nostalgic for some people, and may have reflected fresh for some people. Sunflower Ondo also played, but various ages danced in one circle.

Chief in charge of Shimonagaya District Elderly and Disabled Support Division Senior Citizen Support

　It was under the scorching sun of more than 30 degrees, but under the blue sky, there were stores, street performance, and Bon Odori, and many people gathered at the summer festival for the first time in four years.
　Bon Odori was the first time in four years, and the jumpers seemed to be worried, but they held a practice session and prepared for the day. When the sound began to sound, it was danced with a smile with a supple movement. "It's next year!"

Chief in charge of Shimonagaya District Elderly and Disabled Support Division Senior Citizen Support

　The members of the Konan Ward Sports Association and the Konan Ward Baseball Association, which operate this tournament, contribute to regional revitalization through sports on a daily basis. Although it was cloudy on the day, it was hot weather, but not only did the children show the team fighting as a team, but the adults who cheered also cheered loudly.
　It was a day to realize the splendor of sports that many people, from children to adults, can enjoy.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　The annual event "Children's Disaster Prevention Experience Event" was held for the first time in four years. About 100 elementary school students elementary school studenｔ participated from each town council. We enjoyed riding a ladder car and water discharge work. Ogikubo, chairman of the Union Neighborhood Associations, said, "I would like local children to be interested in fire prevention and disaster prevention by participating in the event."
　Thank you very much for all the local people and everyone in Konan fire department for their preparation and operation on the day.

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

　Horai-so is a facility set up for people over the age of 60 to enjoy a healthy and bright life.
　On the day of the event, there were presentations by the active clubs and presentations by kindergarten children as part of community exchange, and it was exciting.
　A town that is friendly to the elderly and children is a town that is friendly to everyone. We will continue to work hard as a ward so that Konan Ward can feel "a town you want to live in and a town that has continued to live in."

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　In Konan Ward, as part of measures to combat the heat stroke, we are working on a water station in the city.
　This time, we visited NPO icocca (Ikokka) Hinominami (6-29-17 Hino Minami), who cooperated with this initiative as in the previous fiscal year. . When I talked to the shop, he said, "If you guide icocca users, you will hear that such efforts will be saved."
　This year, about 25 organizations have been cooperating as of this day. If you see a poster or flag, please use it.

Courage Suzuta, Chief of Regional Comprehensive Care Promotion, Elderly and Disabled Support Division

●What is the water station in the town?
　With the cooperation of facilities and offices in the ward, as part of measures to prevent heat stroke from getting to heat stroke due to rising body temperature or lack of water, it is an initiative to set up temporary rest areas and provide drinking water. In local discussions, based on ideas from establishments, we have many groups in the city agree and develop. .

　The staff of the Konan Ward Japan National Council of Social Welfare, Konan Central Community Care Plaza and Konan Ward Office formed an instant team called "Konachan's" and participated in the grand golf tournament. 90 people from 7 teams from children to the elderly participated, and it was very exciting. During the competition, when I passed the organizer, "Everyone is happy. I'm really happy to do it."

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

　The health activity promotion staff in the district and the Hino Residential Area Neighborhood Association Welfare Department worked together for the first time and visited the “Locomo degree measurement and health check” conducted.
　Neighbors who gather one after another in clothes that are easy to move in indoor shoes. "I'm glad I could measure various things in a familiar place in the area," "I'm glad I could check the results of walking on a daily basis," and "I'm going to exercise regularly."

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

　At Kaminagaya Ryokuchi, a business trip play park at Konandai Lively Play Park was held with the cooperation of local residents. Play parks are outdoor playgrounds with the motto of children playing freely at their own risk and minimizing prohibited items.
　In Konan Ward, it is usually held in Konandai Central Park, but since last year it has been held in other regions than Konandai. In Kaminagaya Ryokuchi, it was impressive that the children played cheerfully and at ease under the summer sky.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

●What is Konandai Lively Play Park?
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/kosodate_kyoiku/hokago/ikiikipp.html

　In order to establish a quick and accurate fire extinguishing system in the event of a fire, seven representative teams from each branch of Konan fire brigade conducted operation training sessions. On the day, the event was held grandly with the participation of many local communities and related organizations, including the chairman of the Furuya Union Neighborhood Association Liaison Council and Mayor Kurihara. As a result, the fourth branch shines best and decided to participate in the city training session in November.

Mr. Kiyoji Sakurai, Chief of Konan Fire Department

　It's the 20th time, "Come to play! Tanabata Festival was held at Konandai Bars de Fashion Plaza.
　Many people, including parents and children, came to the event and enjoyed making strips, photo spots, and talks. There was also a panel display that introduced nursery schools and playgrounds. Looking at the colorful Tanabata decorations, I was full of smiles saying "Cute!"

Hideko Okutsu, Director of Children and Families Support Division

●What is the Konandai Child Care Liaison Committee?
　Groups and individuals involved in child-rearing in the Hino and Hinominami districts, mainly in the Konandai district, cooperate and collaborate to improve the child-raising environment in the southern region through information exchange and exchange.

　Under the theme of "#Living the difficulty of living", the "73rd Movement to Brighten Society" Emphasis Month and Recidivism Prevention Awareness Month began on July 1st. After sending the Prime Minister's message to the Chairman of the Union Neighborhood Association and Director General, a street campaign was held around Kami-Ooka Station, hosted by the Konan Protection Committee, the Konan Ward Rehabilitation Women's Association, and the Movement Committee to Brighten Society. With the cooperation of junior high school students, we were able to finish distributing 800 enlightenment goods prepared in no time!

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

●"Activity to Brighten Society-The Power of the Community to Prevent Crime and Delinquency and Support Recovery-"
　To help all citizens deepen their understanding of the prevention of crime and delinquency and the rehabilitation of those who committed crime and delinquency, work together in their respective positions, and build a safe, secure and bright community free of crime and delinquency. It is a national exercise.
https://www.moj.go.jp/hogo1/kouseihogoshinkou/hogo06.html (external site)

　The Konan Ward Sunflower Orchestra was formed about 30 years ago under the call of "Orchestra in Konan Ward." He is practicing every day so that his predecessors do not cut off the fire that he was struggling and lit.
　The activities of the Himawari Orchestra, who can touch the wonderful harmony at the concert and aim to improve and spread the culture closely related to the community, will lead to a rich life for everyone, including Konan residents. I realized that it was connected.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Continuing from the previous time, weeding the fields and mowing the ridges this time. It's sober, but important work continues.
　By the way, this rice field experience. Youth instructors in the Serigaya district are conducting, but those who are instructing are Maioka Park Tando School 9th (currently 30th term). "Thanks to Serigaya for more than 20 years," says Takahashi, who lives in Noba. We look forward to seeing you in the future!

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　In Yokohama City, as a core human resource responsible for the establishment and operation of the evacuation shelter, which is a key part of the region in major earthquake, participants in the handling of equipment and materials are certified as disaster prevention license leaders. Konan Ward organizes liaison meetings with residents of the ward and holds follow-up training sessions for members to maintain their skills in handling equipment. This year, we conducted training on assembly of Hamakko toilets, operation of water pumps, and operation of generators and floodlights.

Kosuke Takeda, Chief of Disaster Prevention, General Affairs Division

●What is the Konan Ward Disaster Prevention License Leader Liaison Committee (KBR)?
　The organization is organized by Disaster Prevention License Leaders living in Konan Ward and aims to improve mutual knowledge and skills among members and strengthen cooperation between disaster prevention license leaders and evacuation shelter in the ward.
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/bosai_bohan/saigai/bousailicense.html

　The Kusaka Union Neighborhood Associations held an event to compete for the distance of paper airplanes. Continuing from 2008, it was co-sponsored by sports promotion committee members, youth instructors, exercises to brighten society, and cooperation by Mako SKY, Kusaka Elementary School Citizen Book, Kusaka Elementary School After School Kids Club and many others.
　In the rain, many children and adults participated and folded paper airplanes while devising. It's a practice from those who can do it early. There is also a trick to throw, and if it stabilizes well, the distance will increase. After the competition, in the work using milk packs, I was drawing the picture as I wanted. Finally, the award ceremony was filled with smiles.

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