Director General tile version September 2017 (Message from Director General)

On August 30, the Kanagawa Ward Senior Club Tournament was held by the Kanagawa Ward Senior Club Federation, chaired by Takahiro Tanaka. The Kanagawa Ward Senior Club Federation consists of 150 clubs and approximately 9,500 members in the ward, and is committed to a more livable community development through health promotion and fraternity activities.

In the tournament, the first part of the tournament, a commendation ceremony was held for senior club members and senior club sponsors. Mr. Tanaka gave a letter of appreciation to 11 people who have contributed to the management of the senior club for a long time, and eight sponsoring companies that support the senior club. I would like to express my deepest respect and express my sincere congratulations to all of you who have been honored with the award.

[Meeting Ceremony of Senior Club Supporters and Senior Club Supporters]

In Part 2, 39 groups danced, choirs, folk songs, poetry, etc. were performed as attractions. All the groups were able to fully demonstrate the results of their daily studies, and the Kanaya Hall was very exciting. I think that those who watched with the performers also enjoyed together and enjoyed it.

[Hanagasa Ondo by everyone in the Kamikita district]

[Hula dance by everyone in the Rokukakubashi area]

It is said that it has become a longevity society now. This year, 45 people in Kanagawa Ward will be 100 years old. There are 123 people over 100 years old, and only 12 people came 20 years ago in 1997, so even if you look at this alone, you can feel that you have become a longevity society. This year, 40 out of 45 people who are 100 years old are women. Now that we have a long-lived society, living well and long life is a major theme.
Yokohama City is aiming to be the best health and longevity in Japan. It is said that (1) a well-balanced meal (2) sleep (3) moderate exercise is important for health promotion, and social participation is also important. Shizuoka Prefecture conducted a follow-up survey of 14,000 elderly people over nine years from 1999, and found that those who participated in society, such as Neighborhood Associations activities with moderate exercise were 51% lower mortality rates. You don't have to think hard about social participation. It is good to participate in events such as senior clubs and talk with others around you and have fun. It is said that your immunity is enhanced by having fun and laugh.
In senior club, we perform various approaches about health promotion including handmade athletic meet, gymnastics open space promotion business, Nordic walk, gateball, ground golf, and more. In addition, support and watching through fraternity activities prevent members from becoming isolated. In addition, I think that various events such as Kotobuki University course, entertainment tournament, and Go Shogi Tournament deepen exchanges among members and lead to the creation of purpose of life.
Senior generations are highly expected in order for local residents to live in the area where they are accustomed to living. I hope that many senior generations will be interested in the activities of senior clubs and that they will extend their healthy life expectancy by participating.

September, 2017
Tomomi Ninomiya, Chief of Kanagawa