Town, People and Diary (October 2023)

　evacuation shelter training was held at Nagano Elementary School. After confirming how to install disaster-prevention beds in disaster-prevention storage and gymnasiums, training on the construction of toilets directly connected to sewers, we conducted supply of hot meals and smoke experience houses using kerosene burners. In addition, the Yokohama Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Association Konan Branch also participated in the training, and also conducted information transmission training at disaster prevention bases and ward headquarters.

Maiko Tanaka, Chief of Registration Section Family Registry Division

　The Neighborhood Associations Okubo Union and the Japan National Council of Social Welfare held a meeting at the Rose Hotel. In the talk session on the importance of regional disaster prevention, everyone listened very enthusiastically to the passionate story of Mr. Yuzo Kamiyoshi, the lecturer, Neighborhood Associations Hinogaoka (Hino Daiichi Alliance Neighborhood Associations). A question-and-answer session was held actively, and there were occasions when time was out. Many participants said that they reaffirmed that it was important to create a face-to-face relationship on a daily basis.

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

　Approximately 500 people visited on the day to experience AED cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, generators and fire extinguisher. elementary school studenｔ of Hino Minami Elementary School also participated in the training together, and it was very impressive to see the community working together. At the end of the training, the first initiative, the distribution material collection training, was completed. .
　Thank you very much for all the members of the Steering Committee, including preparations.

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

　This year, for the first time, we conducted training in supply of hot meals using a mobile rice cooker and using disaster message board. "Oral care is important in the event of a disaster," Mr. Yanagita (Director of Disaster Prevention, Naka Neighborhood Associations Okubo) gave out toothbrushes and toothpaste for stockpiling. The day was blessed with fine weather, and it was a very meaningful training.

Chief of Health and Welfare Division Business Planning Section (Sakuragaoka Elementary School evacuation shelter Disaster Prevention Advisor) Taita Daita

　In the clear autumn weather, the annual Hirato Nagatanikawa cleanup was held. Mr. Kiyotaka Tsuchiya, Chairman of the Tanikawa Waterfront Protection Association, the organizer of the event, received the Yokohama 3R Yume Promotion Award from The Mayor of Yokohama Yamanaka on November 2 for his many years of achievement. I'm really happy.

Mr. Takamichi Iwamoto, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section, Shimonagaya District

　I participated in a joint patrol by Neighborhood Association Higiriyama (Chairman Yamamoto). Police officers at the police office and the ward office were divided into groups together and went around the area, mainly by the members of the "Hikiyama Walking Club", who regularly monitors the safety of the area. I touched on your thoughts on your area, such as daily patrols and local concerns that you feel from your activities.

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

　Seven years ago, on October 28, 2016, there was an accident in which a light truck plunged into a row of group attendance to Sakuragaoka Elementary School in the city. elementary school studenｔ It was a very painful accident that lost one precious life, and I think many people remember it.
　I visited the accident site again and saw how I was attending school. The warm watching and calling out of the parents of the school support squad and the school attendance group strongly felt the safety of everyone. . Konan Ward will continue to work with you to develop safe and secure towns, including the Konan Himawari 83 Campaign.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　At Noba Community Care Plaza, a community support network meeting was held to discuss issues related to promoting community welfare and health plans. This time, we had a group work-style discussion on the theme of "creating a place for the elderly."
　Issues to lead to an increase in the number of participants were discussed, and various ideas were presented by the participants. In addition, Dr. Hiroshi Utsumi of the Regional Planning Research Institute, who participated as an advisor, shared examples of various places to stay, and it was a fruitful meeting.

Noba housing complex District School Cooperation and Children's Section Manager Makoto Ohba

　The “Konan Fuzzy Volleyball Tournament” organized by the Konan Ward Sports Promotion Committee Liaison Council was held at Konan Sports Center, with 32 teams participating more than last year.
　This year marks the 25th anniversary of the fazzie volleyball tournament, which originated in Konan Ward. Thank you to Tokyo Gas Ecomo Co., Ltd. for supporting the tournament and Yokohama Jinsei Hospital for providing medical support.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　At Kamiooka Elementary School, training was organized by the evacuation shelter Steering Committee of Kamiooka Elementary School. The day was blessed with fine weather, and more than 200 participants, from small children to the elderly, gathered. Including the members of the steering committee, it was very impressive that the community was working together. Everyone, thank you very much!

Chio Fukuoka, Director of Budget Adjustment Section General Affairs Division

　At Hino Elementary School, evacuation shelter training was held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, with participants from Neighborhood Associations and Neighborhood Association. After the base management committee led the communication confirmation of digital simple radio and training for evacuees, students from the Nanriyo High School American football club also participated in the operation training, and LED lighting confirmation training using a generator, sewer connection type toilet construction training was conducted.

Yumi Shinohara, Chief of Insurance and Pension Division Benefits

　The Sports Enjoy Festival, organized by the Konan Ward Sports Association, was held at Meiho High School in Yokohama.
　Many people, mainly children, participated because they could challenge a total of 17 sports experiences and physical strength measurement. Under the fine autumn weather, the participants enjoyed the sport while refreshingly sweating.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　The Hinominami Union Neighborhood Association, which is home to more than 1,400 households, has achieved two consecutive years of fire-free records. In recognition of this achievement, Mayor Kurihara, the chairman of the Konan Ward Safety and Security Community Development Promotion Council, presented a letter of appreciation. Chairman Akinori Ueda said, "I am grateful for this two-year fire-free award. We will continue to work together with the local community to prevent fires so that we can continue to achieve them, "he said. We hope that it will continue to develop as a fire-resistant town.

Yasunobu Shimizu, Chief of Prevention Section, General Affairs and Prevention Division, Konan fire department

　●About commendation of continuous fire-free　
　The Konan Ward Safety and Security Community Development Promotion Council commends those who have made outstanding contributions to traffic safety, anti-crime program, fire prevention and disaster prevention activities within the city. Requirements for continuous fire-free use are determined by the number of households in Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Associations. Less than 5,000 households are 2 years, more than 5,000 households and less than 10,000 households are 1 year, and more than 10,000 households are 6 years.

　The 74th gateball tournament hosted by the Konan Ward Gateball Association was held at Konan Fureai Park, which has been loved by many residents. "I want you to continue the tournament until the 100th," said Konan Ward Shiota, president of the Silver Club Federation.
　The dry sound of playing the ball with the stick and the fun laughter of the participants resonated.

　Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　As part of the Sunflower Festa, this festival was held jointly by the Konan Ward Regional Child Care Support Center Hatchi, Konan Sports Center and Konan District Center. The event was created by the collaboration of so many people, including several facilities, Neighborhood Associations, local organizations, neighborhood stores, volunteers, and libraries. The day was full of people so many people that I couldn't think it was rainy, and smiles were overflowing.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

●What is Sunflower Festa?
　Events held at facilities around Konan Chuo Station in October and November, centered on Konan Children's Dream World, are collectively called "Himawari Festa". Hachi's "Hachi Festival", Konan Sports Center's "YOKOHAMA Sports Recreation Festival 2023", and Konan District Center's "Konan District Center Festival" also participate in Sunflower Festa.
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　Although it rained in the morning on the day, the events scheduled for the Hino Minami Elementary Schoolyard were canceled, but in the gymnasium, fuzzy volleyball and rolling originated in Konan Ward and boccia were held in the school building, and many children participated. .
　Also, after sunset, torches with miniature bulbs were lined up in the schoolyard, and the mascot Hinomin emerged vividly.

Hiroko Endo, General Manager in charge of Hinominami district, Health and Welfare Center, Fumiaki Awatake, Manager in charge of Tax Division, Yasuhiro Okamoto, Chief of Regional Management Promotion, Regional Promotion Division

　The Noba Sub-Center Store Association is a store association that has been popular with local people since the establishment of Noba housing complex and currently has 12 stores. Unfortunately, it was raining from the morning on the day, but in addition to the member stores, there were also stores from nearby shopping streets, and many people enjoyed the festival after a long absence. In the afternoon, the rain was rising, and a live performance of Yokohama local idols was also performed, and the venue was very exciting.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　The Autumn Fureai Festival was held at the former Noba Junior High School Gymnasium to commemorate the 50th anniversary of entering the Noba residence. Although the number of customers was dull due to the rain in the morning, the weather recovered in the afternoon, and it was crowded with many visitors such as performances of brass band at Maruyamadai Junior High School, simulation shops, stalls, kitchen cars.

Megumi Sato, Chief of Health and Welfare Division, Chief of General Affairs Division, GeneralNoba Housing Union District

　In some bad weather with occasional heavy rain, and in a situation where you can feel the difficulty of accepting evacuees gathering all at once, the base management committee members play a central role in calling out from the reception of evacuees to the gymnasium It was carried out until the division. In addition, practical training was conducted, such as material transport training and training to cook rice that was actually subdivided into plastic bags using a mobile rice cooker.

Ryosuke Kita, Chief of Crisis Management and Regional Disaster Prevention, General Affairs Division

　I was accompanied by a patrol of Konan Plaza Neighborhood Association (Chairman Yonemura). Gather at Konan Plaza Park, check the grouping and course, and it's time to leave. I was able to touch on your thoughts on local activities, such as everyday concerns in the area and stories that look forward to the future!

Emi Mizui, Chief of Ward Administration Promotion Division Public Relations Section

At Saifukuji Temple in the Kamiooka district, a locomo prevention lecture "Prevention and improvement exercises for knee pain and back pain" was co-hosted by Konan Central Community Care Plaza and health activity promotion staff. . From those who participated, "It was easy to participate in a familiar place and it was good to meet everyone." There were voices such as "This kind of opportunity is important", and I was able to talk about where I was through Locomo Prevention Course. Thank you very much to everyone who participated.

Chief General Affairs Division Budget Adjustment Section, Chief of Kamiooka District

　It was the first time in four years, but about 1,000 people came on the day! There were charity bazaars, merchandise sales by organizations for the disabled, beverage sales by elementary school students, and games, and so on.

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

　In the Sasashita district, the Union and the District Shakyo are organized together, and are divided into various subcommittees and are active on a daily basis. The local community told me that this exchange meeting has continued as a "cross-sectional place to understand each other through activity reports from each subcommittee" even during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 50 people from each group participated. Activity members were also introduced along with the activity report from the representative of the subcommittee. He taught me the importance of the connection between the subcommittee and the subcommittee.

Masanari Sakurai, General Manager of Tax Affairs Division, Sasashita District, Administration Planning Section, Takashi Kitagawa

　Maruyama Daihokoten, where Maruyamadai Ichozaka Shopping Street becomes a pedestrian paradise, was held for the first time in four years. Shopping street professional wrestling and hula dance stages added Aya to the event, and hungry visitors were forming a long line in front of the restaurant booth. Because it is the theme of a symbiotic society, I realized that it was an event loved by many people.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General

　Softball tournament hosted by Konandai Union Neighborhood Associations was held at Konandai Daiichi Junior High School Second Ground. He formed a team of elite and fought a hot battle against Neighborhood Association. It was impressive that young people who are not familiar with local activities on a daily basis were deepening exchanges in their specialty fields.

Health Sanitation Division, Chief of Konandai District

　Today, we thresh the rice dried in the sun for two weeks to turn it into rice. Everything is manual. On the way, there are some tasks that take a lot of time, such as carefully removing pebbles by sieveing the mesh. The harvest of rice was one more than usual, but we managed to harvest it. So far this year's work. Next time it's fun with rice cake!

Hiroyuki Matsuda, Director of Regional Promotion Division, Serigaya District

　In fine weather, the Ookagawa Cleanup was held. Thanks to the cooperation of the members of the Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association, various committee members and Keikyu Department Stores, we were able to enjoy cleaning activities. The 2023 Mayor's Award: It has been selected as an organization that has contributed to the promotion of the Yokohama Environmental Action Award "Yokohama 3R Dream" promoter-Creating a clean and clean city.

Chio Fukuoka, Chief of Kamiooka District, Budget Adjustment Section General Affairs Division, Tomoo Fukuoka, and Mika Fukazawa, Chief of Health Promotion Section Health and Welfare Division

　It was held at the Kusaka Elementary School schoolyard, continuing from last year, and many children gathered. Hosted by the Kusaka Union Neighborhood Associations, the children formed long lines with tickets, quoits, and smart balls. In the gymnasium, parents and children participated in the boccia corner, throwing balls and enjoying the development of harassing every throw.

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

　In the fine autumn weather, a health walk was held, hosted by the Higiri District Health Activity Promotion Committee and co-hosted by the Health Promotion Subcommittee. On the day, 15 people participated and strolled through the nature-filled Maioka Park while watching the scenery of Tando and the autumn flowers. A fun chatter bounced, everyone sweated good and improved their health!

Hideko Okutsu, Children and Families Support Division in charge of the Higiri district

　In the weather suitable for the fall of sports, a ground golf tournament hosted by the Shimonagaya Union Neighborhood Associations was held at the school grounds of Nagatani Elementary School. This time, elementary school students participated, and everyone enjoyed playing in a very peaceful atmosphere.

Mr. Takamichi Iwamoto, Chief of Planning and Adjustment Section, Shimonagaya District

　There were 13 participants, mainly Chairman Suga, and one police from Noba "Koban" (police box) and two from the ward office. A total of 16 people were divided into two groups and went around for about 40 minutes while Neighborhood Association told me what he was aware of on a daily patrol. After the patrol, there were reports on the contents to be improved in the future, and I felt the willingness of residents to improve the area. .

Masanori Katsura, General Manager, General Affairs Division, General Affairs Division, Noba Housing Association District

　First of all, there was a night training by the management and executive committee on Thursday, September 14. Although lighting is installed in the schoolyard, the school at night was unexpectedly dark and "It is important to experience this situation," said Takahashi.
　On Sunday, October 1, we conducted training with local people on guidance and acceptance of wheelchair users and assembly and water supply of Hamakko toilets. After assembling the toilet, it was possible to confirm the usability of assisting wheelchair users in the toilet, which was a meaningful training.

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

　The Red Feather Community Fundraising Campaign began on October 1st.
　Around the stations in the ward (Konan Chuo, Kamiooka, Kaminagaya, Konandai), local welfare officers and children's committees from each district stood on the street from 10:00 in the morning and called for donation cooperation. On the day, Konan Ward, Chairman of the Japan National Council of Social Welfare Ogikubo, Chairman of the Kanagawa Community Fundraiser's Konan Ward Branch Aida Branch, Mayor Kurihara and Mayor Health and Welfare Center Kobayashi visited each station.
　In the harsh summer heat, I thought that everyone who was shouting with a smile would fall my head.

Taita Daita, Chief of Business Planning, Health and Welfare Division

●What is Community Fundraising?
　The community fundraising with red feathers as a symbol is an institutionalization of private fundraising activities that had been conducted to compensate for private social welfare facilities after the war, but today it was established in each prefecture The fundraising association has become the implementing entity, and has been widely distributed to various business activities aimed at social welfare.
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　"Joint patrols" that have been implemented since 2011 in accordance with the "Safe and Secure Town Development Season" from October 11 to 20 determined by the prefecture. This year, we plan to patrol with 62 organizations, the first time.
　From 17:00 on this day, 22 people (including one police and three ward offices) participated, divided into three groups, and went around the area while ringing claps. By looking around while talking directly with the local people, I was able to feel the current situation of the area and the thoughts of everyone's area on my skin.

Toshiya Kurihara, Konan Director General, Chief Executive Children and Families Support Division, Hideko Okutsu