Town, People, Diary (August 2023)

　The last day of summer vacation for elementary school students. The elementary school students who participated worked on making decorations for Scarecrow. In the rice field work, important draining work was performed for rice harvesting.
　For today's lunch, we ate soup using Maioka local vegetables in supply of hot meals (meaning a mixture of many ingredients) and red rice cooked in a kettle. Both the elementary school students and adults who participated were smiling at the taste! The juice made by more than the number of people was quickly eaten out, and was called by the next group that was too much made, and the children went to help with a bowl!

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

　Two shopping streets east and west of Kami-Ooka Station, Kami-Ooka Station East Exit Shopping Association (Chairman Jo Miyabi Ishizuka), Kamiooka Chuo Shopping Street (Chairman Katsumi Inoue) and Keikyu Department Stores Summer Festival "Kamiooka Hot Festival" were held. Was. Until now, we have held our own summer events, but this is the first summer festival organized by a joint project!
　On the special stages of both shopping streets, performances such as street performance, singing and dancing were performed, and around Kami-Ooka Station, such as opening stores by member stores and yo-yo fishing, many people, from children to the elderly, enjoyed the atmosphere of the festival. Was.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　On the 27th, when I visited, the curtain opened with Soran dance by Hino Elementary School students, and it was crowded with many people. It was the first time in four years, and the Neighborhood Association and the Executive Committee had a lot of trouble until the event was held, but visitors such as Bon Odori and mock shops enjoyed it and it was a very exciting summer festival .

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 Kamiooka Daiichi Neighborhood Associations Summer Festival was held at Kamiooka Higashi 1-chome Park for the first time in four years. The event was held mainly for children, and it was very impressive to see everyone carrying the children's portable shrine vigorously.

Takamichi Iwamoto, General Manager, Planning and Adjustment Section, Kamiooka District

　At the Konan Public Hall, a “Oyako Concert” hosted by the Chief Children's Committee (Junko Watanabe) was held. Last year, the capacity was increased from 220 to 300 this year, but the distribution of admission tickets was so popular that the distribution of admission tickets ended in 4 days.
　We welcomed the Strawberry Parfait, and it was a fun time for everyone to smile and smile. And the participants will receive a handmade maracas. We enjoyed the concert together.
　Thank you very much to the 28 chief children's committees, from planning to preparation and operation on the day.

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

　I visited a voluntary product sales event at Keikyu Department Store held for the first time in four years.
　Konanrai Yume, a gathering of establishments for people with disabilities, gathered small items such as bread and key chains made with heart at the store, and many people stopped by, It was a great success.
　Thanks to everyone of this dream, sales among many visitors, thank you.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General, and Mio Matsuzuki, Director of Elderly and Disabled Support Division

　The Konan Ward Silver Club Federation hosted the Bon Dance Festival, sponsored by the Konan Ward Office and the Konan Ward Japan National Council of Social Welfare.
　The summer festival, which many people, from children to seniors, were looking forward to, was enjoyed at Bon Odori, mock shops, and chats. The end ended with the two consecutive Konan Himawari Ondo, and it was a Bon Dance Festival with a constant smile until the end.

Mikio Matsuzuki, Elderly and Disabled Support Division, Elderly and Disabled Support Section, Elderly and Disabled Support Division, Makiko Kikukawa

　The Fujimi Summer Festival, jointly organized by 5 Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Associations in Hinominami and Oyamadai districts in Sakae Ward, was held at Hinominami Park.
　The first day begins with a ukulele performance by Koume, known as a JK ukulele singer, and children and families in yukata are packed one after another before the sun goes down, and the mock shop has a long line. After sunset, it was a great success since the Bon Dance Time began.
　Thank you very much for the Executive Committee, who was prepared for the event in the hot weather and after three years of blanks.

Fumiaki Awatake, Manager in charge of Tax Division, Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　A summer festival co-hosted by the Konandai Union Neighborhood Association and the Yokohama Konandai Store Association was held at Konandai Central Park. Many people really enjoyed the best summer night, such as Bon Odori and children's dances and performances, and lined up at the mock shop.

Health Sanitation Division, Chief of Konandai District

　Under the blue sky, the summer festival of the Nishiarai Residents' Association, which celebrated its 50th anniversary, was held. It was a float that was handmade by volunteers from the residents who shared ideas and excited the summer festival. Along with the opening declaration of Mr. Matsumoto's chairman, everyone pulled together the floats decorated with vivid wood carving dragons and obi, and a lively voice carrying the portable shrine resonated throughout the town. At the venue, many visitors came together with wadaiko performances and Bon Odori, and had a fun time full of smiles.

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

　As part of the welfare education provided by the Konan Ward Japan National Council of Social Welfare, a workshop on making pizza and croquettes was held at Pastel, a local activity support center. A nearby elementary school student who applied in advance challenged to make pizza and croquettes with the users. The taste of the dishes I made seemed to be exceptional, and everyone ate deliciously.
　In the second half of the event, everyday scenes at pastel and dance scenes of users were screened, and it was a wonderful exchange opportunity.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General, and Mio Matsuzuki, Director of Elderly and Disabled Support Division

　"Let's enjoy the summer as much as possible this year! A fun workshop was held in community hall with the theme of "Let's do homework during the summer vacation!"
　This year, the children who came first in the morning were waiting for the opening with an exciting face, as beetles could be received at the insect booth!
　In addition, anmitsu is sold at the sweet shop "Rakuan". Anko is handmade by Chairman Tamura of the Japan National Council of Social Welfare in Hinominami district. "It's delicious!" It was sold out in no time.
　At the craft booth, parents and children also challenge work with acorns and paper crafts. Everyone had a good time with a smile!

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

　The smiles of the visitors were very impressive, such as the excitement of the children's portable shrine by students at Kamiooka Elementary School. Everyone who has held the executive committee many times by the day and prepared safety and hygiene measures, thank you very much.

Takamichi Iwamoto, Manager of Planning and Adjustment Section Ward Administration Promotion Division, Kamiooka District, Chief of Budget Adjustment Section General Affairs Division

　The long-awaited summer festival, Bon Dance Festival, was held for the first time in four years.
　The curtain opened with the performances of the members of the Kaminagaya Junior High School brass band, and the band performances of the teachers of Nagano Elementary School also excited the venue. When the sun went down, Bon Odori and karaoke began, and visitors enjoyed dancing and singing around the proud large tower.
　Looking at the people who greeted, "It's been a long time!", I realized that this event was a place for local people to interact. .

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

　The summer festival of Saidocho Tomokai was held at Sakuragaoka Elementary School ground for the first time in four years. The finale was decorated with a number of suspended fireworks and home launch fireworks planned under the guidance of the fireworks coordinator of Asakusabashi. There was a big cheer at the venue for the gorgeous fireworks. "We have also prepared hand-held fireworks for children who rarely experience home fireworks," said Kasahara, Chairman of the Motocho Tomokai, and General Manager Tsuge. Both children and adults enjoyed the summer night with a full smile.

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

　The summer festival of Satsukidai was held for the first time in four years. The brave wadaiko roars and the festival starts!
　The full Shimonagaya Elementary School ground is full of smiles from people who enjoy at simulation shops and game corners. Based on the women's club on the tower built in the center of the ground, a wide range of generations, from children to adults, enjoyed various dances such as sunflower ondo and dancing heroes.

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

　Students from Yokohama Municipal Minami High School were exhibiting at the "Summer Vacation SDGs Fair" held at Keikyu Department Store for three days from Friday, August 4, so I was disturbed. A project to consider flower loss was implemented to have children draw using paints made from plants such as discarded flowers. Many visitors participated and it was crowded.
　The ward office also exhibited in collaboration with the Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Konan Office and had children learn about correct sorting through garbage separation games.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General, and Tatsuya Kawamoto, Manager, Resources Reuse Promotion Regional Promotion Division

　The 84th Yokohama Senior University General Lecture (Konan Ward), which opened in June, celebrated its closing ceremony on August 3.
　A total of 10 general lectures were content that participants wanted to know so that they could live well in the community, such as energy development and knowledge.
　Even though the hot days continue, more than 60% of the people will be awarded a full-time prize for all 10 times, and it can be completed successfully, and the lively expression of each person at the closing ceremony was impressive. Was. Thank you very much to all the students who participated and the members of the Konan Ward Silver Club Federation for their efforts.

Makiko Kikukawa, Director of Elderly and Disabled Support Section Elderly and Disabled Support Division

　From Tuesday, August 2 to three days and two nights, children from Konan Ward visited Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.
　The children enjoyed the nature-filled experience program, such as visiting the sunflower hill, first park golf, and climbing the swamp. Children of different places where they live and age. It was impressive to see them get along quickly through their life experience.
　At the farewell party, Sasaki General Branch Manager of Osaki City's Sanbongi General Branch gave a powerful word saying, "I want to continue this exchange forever."
　There are opportunities to interact with Osaki City in the city, such as opening a store at Konan Children's Dream World (held on November 4). I hope you will feel the history of the exchange and the charm of Osaki City.

Hideho Yoshiji, Chief of Youth Development, Regional Promotion Division

　●Click here for the sunflower life experience exchange.
　https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kurashi/kosodate_kyoiku/ikusei/himawarikoryu.html