市政だより5月号（日本語/Japanese）
【Kumamoto Earthquake Memorial Day – Public Awareness Events (Shisei Dayori, May (1))】
Based
on the Kumamoto City Basic Disaster Prevention Ordinance, Kumamoto has
designated April 16 each year as Kumamoto Earthquake Memorial Day, to
remember the lessons learned from the Kumamoto earthquakes.
This
year marks the 10th anniversary of the earthquake. In addition to the annual
Disaster Prevention Park, a Special Disaster Prevention Drill and a TKB48
Evacuation Shelter Drill will also be held.
Special
Disaster Prevention Drill
Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Venue: Shirakawa Bridge Left Bank Green Space
Disaster
Prevention Park: Street Lab
Date & Time: Sunday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Sunroad Shinshigai
Program:
- BO-SAI Cafe (tasting of
emergency foods)
- Life-saving workshops
- Introduction to
Kumamoto City’s disaster preparedness initiatives
- Disaster preparedness
goods exhibition
- Prize drawing
TKB48
Evacuation Shelter Drill
Dates: May 16 (Sat) and May 17 (Sun)
Open for visitors: From 3:00 p.m. on May 16 to 3:00 p.m. on May 17
Venue: Aqua Dome Kumamoto
Activities: Evacuation shelter tour and hands-on experience
No
advance registration required.
【Let's get started! Deco-Katsu - New Lifestyles Leading to Decarbonization Shisei-Dayori May 2025 (2)】
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
【Municipal Housing Regular Recruitment Shisei-Dayori May (3)】
Scheduled
move-in date: July 1
Target
apartment complexes: Vacant rooms in existing complexes
Distribution
of application information: April 28(Thursday) to May 15 (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 7(Thu.) to 15 (Fri.).
Lottery:
May 28, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Higashi and Minami wards
Chuo, Kita and
Nishi wards: May 29, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00pm
【For safe and secure commuting to school! Shisei-Dayori May (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