It's fun! (Nishi Ward New Year's Party: Toward the 80th Anniversary of the Nishi Ward System and to the International Horticultural Expo 2027)

　On January 5th, Nishi Ward New Year's greetings exchange was held at Hotel Plum. The event was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of COVID-19, and more than 230 people from the Nishi Ward region, companies and organizations participated. On the day of the event, a koto performance and a lion dance performance were performed, enlivening the New Year atmosphere.
　In my greeting, I am
　We want to make every effort to create Nishi Ward, a city where everyone is happy and happy, as our basic goal is to take thorough measures against COVID-19 infection and coexist with COVID-19.
　Nishi Ward will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year (2024), and the International Horticultural Exposition will be held in 2027, so we will foster momentum and take this opportunity to further strengthen our connections with everyone.
　I'd like to talk about it.
　Going forward, we will continue our efforts for the Nishi Ward, with the help of the people of Nishi Ward.
　I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Amagasa, Chairman of the Executive Committee, everyone who cooperated, and many people who participated in the Nishi Ward New Year's Greeting Exchange Meeting.

January 19, 2023 Kenji Kikuchi, Director General of Nishi

Greetings at Nishi Ward New Year's Greetings (Provided Town News)

Lion dance performance by Yokohama yashatai