市政だより5月号2025年[Japanese]
【Let's get started! Deco-Katsu - New Lifestyles Leading to Decarbonization Shisei-Dayori May 2025 (1)】
Global
warming countermeasures are necessary!
Recent
abnormal weather is said to be caused by global warming due to the excessive
increase of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. In order to prevent global
warming, the city is promoting efforts to achieve the “Carbon Neutral by 2050”
(to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero). We ask for your
cooperation in “Deco-Katsu” activities that lead to decarbonization.
Examples
of “Deco-Katsu” activities
・Reduce the amount of
time spent using home appliances (air conditioners and televisions)
・Replace appliances
and equipment with energy-efficient ones
・Introduce
energy-efficient housing and renewable energy
・Choose
environmentally friendly means of transportation (bicycles, public
transportation, next-generation automobiles)
・Reduce redelivery of
parcels by specifying time zones and using parcel boxes
【May is Consumers' Month! Shisei-Dayori May 2025 (2)】
“Green-oriented
Consumer Behavior” means understanding and consciously preferring
environmentally friendly products and services.
Green-oriented
consumer behavior” refers to understanding and consciously choosing
environmentally friendly products and services. Green-oriented consumer
behavior” refers to such behaviors as using one's own bag and bottle, buying
energy-saving products, using public transportation, and using sharing
services.
May
Consumer Month Awareness Exhibit】
May
1 (Thu.) - 30 (Fri.)
Place:
Lobby on the 1st floor of the City Hall Main Building
Content:
Posters, leaflets and booklets
【Municipal Housing Regular Recruitment Shisei-Dayori May 2025 (3)】
Scheduled
move-in date: July 1 (Tuesday)
Target
apartment complexes: Vacant rooms in existing complexes
Distribution
of application information: May 1 (Thursday) to 16 (Friday)
Distribution
hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Distribution
Locations ： Municipal Housing
Management Center (9th floor of City Hall), General Information (1st floor of
City Hall), Ward Offices,City Planning Center
Applications:
Mail or submit an electronic application by May 8 (Thu.) to 16 (Fri.).
Lottery:
May 27 (Tuesday), 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Higashi and Minami wards
Chuo, Kita and
Nishi wards: Wednesday, May 28, 2:00 p.m.
【For safe and secure commuting to school! Shisei-Dayori May 2025 (4)】
Traffic
accidents involving children who have entered elementary school are increasing.
The range of activities for elementary school students rapidly expands, such as
going to and from school and playing after school. They are expected to
“anticipate danger” and “check safety” on their own.
Points
to keep in mind when commuting to and from school
(1)
Do not run on roads.
(2)
Check for safety even at green lights
(3)
Check the location of “Children's Hinan-no-Ie” (Children's Hinan House)
(4)
Be especially careful on rainy days
(5)
Take your time in the morning