It's fun! December 19 Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi Fifth Avenue Store Association Cooperative Arch Renewal Ceremony

　One of the symbols of Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi, "The Arch of the Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi Fifth Avenue Store Association (Kyokyo)," was renewed and we gave a celebration at the completion ceremony.
　The ceremony was attended by guests and renewal cooperating companies, as well as mascot characters from the professional sports team in Yokohama City, and tape cuts were also performed under the arch. Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi's shopping association, member stores, Nishi Ward Shopping Street Association, Neighborhood Associations Neighborhood Association, and professional sports teams in the city, as well as large digital signage, creating even more lively atmosphere.
　The Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi Fifth Avenue Store Association will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for your long-standing cooperation with companies, organizations and Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations to create a bustling city, clean-up and anti-crime program activities. Thank you very much for your cooperation in the 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system, “Issuing Yokohama Nishi Ward LOVEWalker” and “Stamp Rally for Shopping Streets and Individual Stores,” as well as the Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi Fifth Avenue Stores Association, individual stores, and companies.
　In 2027, the GREEN x EXPO was held, and many people visit Yokohama Station, one of Japan's leading terminals and the face of Yokohama City. I would like to work with the local community so that Yokohama Station, which welcomes customers from all over the world, will continue to be a beautiful and "safe and secure" town.

December 19, 2024 Deputy Nishi Ward Yukiko Honda, Deputy Director General