Town, People, Diary (January 2025)

　The second live kitchen by Healthmate was held at Muji Konandai Birds Kitchen Counter. The theme of this time was "Disaster Prevention Recipes that are useful for both" always "and" If "", demonstrations and tastings of tomato soup of beans and wiener, as well as explanations and exhibitions of disaster prevention related to daily preparation, and disaster prevention goods. There were plenty of events such as the implementation of the tournament.
　More than 30 inhabitants of the ward participated in the venue, and it was a great success. After the explanation, some people were eagerly asked questions, indicating the high awareness of the inhabitants of the ward about food and daily preparation.
　Thank you to all the healthmates in the Nagano area who were in charge of this time.

Koichiro Nakano, Director of Health and Welfare Division

　The Konandai Lively Play Park offers a place where children can play freely, mainly in Konandai Central Park. We held a pre-event commemorating the 20th anniversary of this fall.
　120 children and adults involved in daily activities gathered at Konan Public Hall to watch a documentary film set in a play park in Kawasaki City, and after the movie, staff and play leaders introduced the daily life of Konandai Lively Play Park.
　In recent years, we have been conducting business trip play parks in Konan Ward, not only in Konandai Central Park, but also throughout Konan Ward.
　How about next in your town?

Chief of Youth Development Division, Regional Promotion Division

●About Konandai Lively Play Park
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kosodate_kyoiku/hokago/ikiikipp.html

　The cleaning of Hinokawa, which was scheduled for June last year, was canceled due to bad weather, so we thought, "Is something possible as an environmental activity?" In the trembling cold, about 100 volunteers enthusiastically cleaned the local roads.
　Participants commented, "It's less than before, but cigarette butts are still abandoned." We hope that "awareness of protecting the environment from the community" will increase toward the GREEN x EXPO.

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

●The first international exposition held in Yokohama　
March 19-September 26, 2027 "GREEN x EXPO 2027" (2027 International Horticultural Expo) held
https://expo2027yokohama.or.jp/ (external site)

　I visited the "Town Artist Exhibition & Children's Exhibition" hosted by Neighborhood Associations Hinogaoka, held at Hino Southern Port, a special elderly nursing home.
　As the title of the town's artist, more than 50 works of art are exhibited, including watercolor paintings, paintings such as Japanese painting, ink books, handicraft products, and photographs drawn by local residents living in the town. I felt the warmth of the creator's heart in each work.
　In addition to the works created by everyone living in Hino Southern Port, which was the venue, were also exhibited, and the cute works of children were also noticed.
　On the day of the visit, "Pichiwaku", a granting organization for the Konan Sunflower Plan Support Subsidy, developed a diorama making workshop in a corner of the venue. The children worked hard to create a seaside diorama with free ideas.
　It was a wonderful exhibition that can be enjoyed regardless of age, born by the connection between people.

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

　At the gymnasium of Konan Junior High School, the Konan Ward Fureai Sports Exchange Meeting was held by the Konan Ward Association for Persons with Disabilities.
　Participants visited the gymnasium one after another, and the venue was filled with enthusiasm as soon as possible, with voices saying "I'm looking forward to it!"
　At the contact sports exchange meeting, familiar "One Pleases" (a competition that goes to the box placed in the center of the venue with the signal of the start, grabs one thing in the box and aims for the goal) Participants enjoyed three competitions that were designed so that even wheelchairs and those with visual impairments could enjoy.
　At the end, everyone danced to the song "Paprika"! The glittering smile of everyone who actively went on the stage and sang and danced happily using the whole body was very impressive.

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

　Noba Housing Union Neighborhood Association and the Japan National Council of Social Welfare jointly held New Year's greetings exchange meeting at Noba HousingNoba Second Meeting House.
　Many people involved in the Noba Housing participated in the event to celebrate the New Year and deepen exchanges to create a better district. After the mid-term closing, Neighborhood Association officials celebrated their birthdays in January. We look forward to seeing you again this year.
　Thank you very much for all the people involved, preparations for the venue and dishes.

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

　A joint event "Running Karuta Tournament" using the historical Karuta of the hometown Konan is held at Fureai Park, and this is the fourth time.
　Mr. Ogikubo said, "Children can come into contact with the local history while running around looking for picture cards." Approximately 50 elementary school students participated on the day and ran around the park and enjoyed playing Karuta. Thank you very much to the youth instructors, sports promotion committee members, and children's associations who progressed the tournament. Thank you very much.

Masanari Sakurai, Chief of Tax Affairs Section, Sasashita District

　Continuing from last year, the Boccia Tournament was held at the gymnasium of Higiriyama Elementary School, organized by the Higiri Union Neighborhood Association and the Children's Youth Subcommittee.
　More than 30 minutes before the start time, a fevery practice was practiced. Six teams participated, and a hot battle was fought in the round robin, and children and the elderly were very excited!
　The top three teams were awarded medals made of cookies. Congratulations.

　Chiga Hayashi and Tsutomu Yamaoka, Chief of the Higiri District Division, Planning and Adjustment Section Regional Promotion Division, Chief of Public Relations Section Ward Administration Promotion Division

　"Himawari Music Festa" aims to nurture children's dreams and hopes and mutually recognize each other through interaction with friends.
　This year, thanks to the great cooperation of Keikyu Department Stores, choruses and ensembles were performed by nine elementary and junior high school students in Konan Ward.
　This year, as a new initiative, "~ Kamiooka Image Song-Hometown of the Heart" produced by composer and pianist Kenji Nishizawa for the Sunflower Music Festa was performed, and all the participating schools sang.
　The results of daily practice were demonstrated, and the venue was wrapped in cheerful singing voices and performances of the children. Thank you very much for the wonderful chorus and ensemble!

Chief of Youth Development Division, Regional Promotion Division

●About Sunflower Music Festa
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/konan/kosodate_kyoiku/ikusei/HMF2021.html

　The New Year Presidency of the Konan Ward Silver Club Federation was held in 2025. This New Year's Presidency is a meeting in which the presidents of each club meet together, and has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this was the first time in five years.
　At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman Buma said, "Please promote friendship and exchange between the chairpersons and develop your spirit." .

Mio Matsuzuki, Director of Elderly and Disabled Support Division

　New Year's rice cake competition was held by Noba Housing Daiichi Neighborhood Association.
　It is divided into a group that starts a fire and cooks glutinous rice, a group that makes cooked glutinous rice, and a group that makes rice cakes delicious in the meetinghouse.
　Next to the delicious rice cake, the voice and laughter of "Go for it!" Was heard along with the shout of "Good!"
　Noba Shine, a group of young people who want to rejuvenate nearby Noba Nursery School and Noba. Thank you very much for your attention in the cold weather.

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

　The opening will be "Hinomin Samba" by third graders, and then a fun party will start with the performance of the Hinominami Junior High School brass band!
　In the schoolyard, you can experience New Year's play such as spinning frames and feathers. At the gymnasium, a magic & balloon show by Mr. Chansuke was held, and the children who participated were full of smiles!
　In addition, fried bread and Frankfurt were also sold, and everyone was cheering deliciously with a full smile!
　In the last "Dondo-Yaki bonfire," we prayed for sound health again this year, watching the high burning flames.

Masachika Kanai, Chief of Insurance and Pension Division and Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　The annual kite-raising competition was held at Sasashita Central Park overlooking Konan Ward under clear cloudless weather.
　With the desire to "let children experience flying traditional Japanese kites," we are particular about domestic Japanese kites in recent years when prices are soaring.
　The children ran around the spacious park and raised their own kites high in the sky with their own pictures.
　Not only kite raising, but also the opportunity to run around the spacious field as much as you want is a very valuable experience for modern children.
　On the day of the event, a boccia experience event was also held by youth instructors and sports promotion committee members, and it was a lively moment.

Chief in charge of youth development in the Kusaka district

　Higiriyama's location, Sarotto Higiri, will celebrate its 5th anniversary on January 17th. Over 5 years, more than 5,000 people have visited.
　When I visited in the evening on this day, elementary school students who had finished school took their friends and came in many groups. It was a very cozy space where you could play games, chat, and spend time freely doing what you like. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary.

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

　In fine weather, the annual kite flying competition was held at Konandai Daiichi Junior High School Second Ground. Children with kites in their hands gathered and ran through the large ground as they wished.
　We used to play and track out in the past, and volunteers from various groups, including the Konandai Union Neighborhood Association, and students from Meiho High School.

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