Town, People, Diary (from April to May 2024)

　The World No Tobacco Day Panel Exhibition Event was held at the Konan Ward Office Kumin Hall by the Association for Promoting the Prevention of Non-Smoking and Passive Smoking (President Hiroki Taguchi).
　Smoke from the end of the tobacco (secondary smoke) contains harmful substances at a higher concentration than the smoke directly inhaled by smokers (mainstream smoke). We educated children so that they would not be affected by passive smoking.
　In addition, a "smoking cessation consultation" was held by a doctor for those who aim to quit smoking.

Koichiro Nakano, Director of Health and Welfare Division

　Pastel "Cafe Tsumugi" is open only once a week from February 14 this year. Mr. Naito, the director of the facility, visited this time and said, "We opened the store with the hope that the exchange between the people who use the facility and the local people will expand." We also sell candy for elementary school studenｔ.
　Why don't you use it when you are near?

Masanari Sakurai, Chief of Tax Affairs Section, Sasashita District

　A walking event hosted by Konan Ward Health Promotion Staff was held and 60 people participated.
　The course from the Maarai River Seseragi Green Road to Maruyamadai showed various expressions such as nature, history, and shopping streets, and was able to walk while enjoying the scenery and conversation between participants.
　In this walking, I was able to change the walking distance depending on my physical condition, and participants said, "I was able to enjoy walking at a distance that suits me."

Koichiro Nakano, Director of Health and Welfare Division

●What is the Konan Ward Health Promotion Committee?
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kenko-iryo-fukushi/kenko_iryo/kenkozukuri/hokenkatudou.htmlhttps://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kenko-iryo-fukushi/kenko_iryo/kenkozukuri/hokenkatudou.html

　At the opening ceremony of the 40th Hirato Nagatanikawa Spring Cleanup, which was held at Shinmei Plaza along Hirato Nagatanikawa from 9:00 on Saturday, May 25, Hirato Nagatanikawa Waterside Protection Association donated two benches to Yokohama City.　　
　Chairman Ai Mamoru Tsuchiya presented a list of benches to Konan Director General Kurihara and a letter of appreciation from Konan Director General.

Naoki Matsuzaki, Director, Konan Public Works Office

　The 40th spring cleanup hosted by the Hirato Naga Tanikawa Waterside Protection Association (Chairman Kiyotaka Tsuchiya) was held, and more than 400 people participated. At the opening ceremony, a bench was presented by the Waterside Protection Association. During the cleaning day, many people were working on cleaning work and planting flower beds while exchanging greetings with smiles. .
　Thanks to all of you, beautiful Hirato Nagatanikawa was kept, and we saw many Japanese firefly in May.

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

　The annual cleaning of JR Konandai Station in front of JR Konandai Station, which has been carried out by the Konandai Union Neighborhood Association and related businesses for many years, began with a greeting from President Kawashima. On the way, with the encouragement of Mayor Kurihara and Director Kobayashi, 83 participants worked hard to pick up garbage. . Everyone, to prevent littering and make your hometown Konan a beautiful city!

Kodachi Araki, Chief of Konandai District, Health Sanitation Division, Naoko Shibata, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section

　For the first time, the Konan Medical Festival 2024, a hands-on participatory event, hosted by the Konan Medical Festival Executive Committee, was held on the theme of the importance of health, illness, and life.
　The venues were Konan Fureai Park, Konan Central Community Care Plaza, and Konan Tsukushinbo Nursery School, and many booths of groups that could be seen and learned were opened. In the park, seismic vehicle experiences, emergency vehicles, etc. were exhibited, and it was crowded with many people from children to adults.

Yukari Oikawa, Chief of Business Planning, Konan Ward Health and Welfare Division

　Terao Neighborhood Associations sponsored a cleanup activity at Terao Square (Hino Chuo 1-chome).
　Terao Square is an important place that is used for various events and sports such as Bon Odori, baseball, and grand golf.
　More than 100 people, including the Hino Daiichi Alliance Neighborhood Associations and baseball teams who usually use the plaza, participated on the day, and the plaza and the surrounding area became completely beautiful.
　Thank you very much for your attention.

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

　At Konandai Daiichi Junior High School Second Ground, a ground golf tournament hosted by Konandai Union Neighborhood Association was held by sports promotion committee members and youth instructors.
　A lot of people from various Neighborhood Association gathered and played vigorously while playing with each other's neighbors.

Kodachi Araki, Chief of Konandai District, Health Sanitation Division, Naoko Shibata, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section

　The river was cleaned by the Sasa Shimokawa Restoration Project. This time, the youth baseball team Sasashita Oceans and Isogo Technical High School Green Club also participated, and about 80 people worked. Kawanina, which was seen last year, was also confirmed to be inhabited this time. Nevertheless, a lot of garbage, such as bicycles, has been collected.
　The activity began about 15 years ago, but it was impressive that the first representative was just passing through the site and watching your activities with a deep look. I was able to realize that long activities were steadily linked to results, and some young people have heard that they would like to participate next time.

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

　The "Higiri Health Walk" hosted by the Higiri Union Health Promotion Subcommittee and the Higiri District Health Activity Promotion Committee was held, and 24 people participated. From Shimonagaya to Shimonagaya Citizen's Forest, then through Hirato Nagatani Tanikawa promenade, Kaminagaya was a 5.4 km long course with a goal. On the way, there were spots where you could see Mount Fuji, and in the citizen's forest, the refreshing wind blows away, and I was able to walk happily.

Chiga Hayashi, Manager, Planning and Adjustment Section Regional Promotion Division, Chief of Higiri District

　The General Assembly and the awards ceremony were held at the Konan Ward Industrial Association, where people from various industries, mainly manufacturing and manufacturing industries, gathered to excite the Konan Ward on a daily basis.
　Mr. Kurihara said, "Let's work together with the industrial association, a partner of the collaboration, work on solving local issues, and aim for a safe and secure Konan Ward where everyone can live with peace of mind." did.

Yasufumi Kojima, Director of Regional Promotion Division

　The opening ceremony was held at Konandai South Park, with the opening of the Konan Ward Youth Baseball Tournament hosted by the Konan Ward Sports Association and led by the Konan Ward Baseball Association. It was the opening of July every year, but it was decided to review the timing from this year in consideration of the heat of summer. .
　In the opening game, where the opening ceremony was held by Vice Chairman Miyajima, not only the cheerful voices of the children, but also the voices of adults who were passionate about support were echoing.

Haruaki Sato, Chief of Support for Citizens' Activities in Regional Promotion Division

　A gateball tournament hosted by the Konan Ward Gateball Association was held at Konan Fureai Park. "The rain that has fallen since the day before has risen, and a slightly moist ground is the best condition for gateball," said Kato. The dry sound of playing the ball with the stick and the fun laughter of the participants resonated.

Haruaki Sato, Chief of Support for Citizens' Activities in Regional Promotion Division

　The Children's Day Festa was held at the former Noba Junior High School, and many children, regardless of age, participated in the event.
　In addition to the game corner, food and beverage stalls, and vehicle corners where children can enjoy, the performances of wadaiko and the performances of coal mines were impressive.
　Hikari Nova, a community development group launched by university students from Nobacho to revitalize the Noba area, was involved in event planning, and it was a day full of smiles in collaboration with various local actors. Was.

Koichiro Nakano, Director of Noba Residential Area, Health and Welfare Division, Statistics and Elections Section, General Affairs Division, Thailand

　Continuing from last year, a brave carp streamer swam in Hinokawa under the blue sky at Okita Park, and at the same time, the association Neighborhood Associations and the welfare organization's merchandise sales and entertainment were also held, and it was very lively.
　In order to enjoy many children and their families, it was operated by the power of many people, such as planning, construction, security and decoration, and ended successfully.
　It was a symbolic event unique to Hino Daiichi aiming to become a "town of contact support".

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

　The Fureai Children's Festival was held at Konan Taihoku Park for the first time in five years, sponsored by the Hino Alliance Neighborhood Associations and the Japan National Council of Social Welfare. On the day of the event, while the carp streamers displayed in cooperation with the local people swim happily, the venue was very exciting, such as gymnastics performances, Soran dances, brass band performances, various game corners, etc. Was.
　At the Konan Taihoku Park Children's Log House, which was renewed on March 20, an acorn house birthday party was held on the same day, adding liveliness to indoor games and shops.

Mio Matsuzuki, Chief of Hino District, Elderly and Disabled Support Division, and Kyoko Kondo, Chief of Tax Division

　The “Sakanomachi Festival”, which celebrated its second year this year, was able to be held safely just before the start of the rain that had fallen until the morning, as if everyone's vitality and prayer were passed through!
　This year, in addition to flea markets and workshops, snacks such as yakisoba of the Hino Minami Small Father's Association and anmitsu by the district association were also sold, and many families gathered and were crowded.

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

　The Kamiooka Community House Festival, which is full of highlights, was held, including announcements of dances and musical instrument performances by everyone who regularly uses the community house, and a simulation store where you can enjoy food and games. The event was a great success with 700 visitors.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　On Friday, April 19, 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, to the community. It was an opportunity to feel the strength of the daily connection between the school and teachers and the Sasashita district. "The teacher who was transferred, thank you!" "Teacher who has been transferred, thank you in the future!"

Masanari Sakurai, General Manager of Tax Affairs Division, Sasashita District, and Yuko Yamaguchi, Administration Planning Section

　Thanks to the efforts of Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association, we recommended a total of 122 youth instructors to youth instructors and handed a letter of commission from Mayor Kurihara.
　Youth instructors are playing an active role in promoting the healthy development of young people in the community. Thank you very much.
　In light of the transition of COVID-19 to Class 5 infectious diseases, local activities have been resumed in earnest, but we look forward to your continued activities in each region.

Chief of Youth Development Division, Regional Promotion Division

●What is a youth instructor?
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kosodate-kyoiku/ikusei/renkei/seisyounensidouin.html
●Activities of the Konan Ward Youth Instructors' Council
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kosodate_kyoiku/ikusei/seisi.html

On April 8 during the Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign, we conducted traffic accident prevention awareness activities at the Konan Public Association Domae with Konan police department and traffic safety related organizations.
This year, we started enlightenment activities at 3:00 pm in connection with the "Konan Himawari 83 Campaign"! We also spoke to shoppers and enlightened traffic rules and wearing bicycle helmets with Taro 83.
Thank you very much for your cooperation in the activities.

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

　The opening ceremony of the Spring Softball Tournament was held at Konandai Suzuri no Oka Park. The rain that had fallen since dawn stopped, but the ground conditions were poor, and the organizers of the Konan Ward Softball Association and the Sports Association were being maintained early in the morning. Thank you very much.
　It is the beginning of a hot battle with the Konan Sunflower Cup. Players, please do your best!

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Thank you very much.

Konan Ward Management Responsibility