Development of key policies

This section describes policy development in the six priority areas.

In order to revitalize the local economy, we will strive to foster industries that make use of the rich natural environment of Honcho, and cooperate with agriculture, tourism, and commerce and industry, and use the energy existing in the region to recycle the economy. We will endeavor to expand new employment opportunities, such as the promotion of endogenous economies, the attraction of establishments that can share the philosophy of town development in Honmachi, and support for the establishment of new businesses.
 

The bilateral trade agreements with TPP11, the EU-Japan EPA, and the United States last year came into effect, and the future of Japanese agriculture has become very alarming. On the other hand, climate change will gradually affect the farming environment, such as changes in weather due to global warming, frequent natural disasters in Japan, and reduced rainfall in the area surrounding Honmachi. Therefore, it is necessary to respond to these changing weather conditions as an urgent issue.

Since Japan's agriculture as a whole is at the mercy of trade with other countries and weather conditions, in the future, it will be necessary not only to improve the constitution of agricultural management entities but also to shift to environmentally-friendly agriculture and strengthen management. We think that action is necessary.
The government has set three pillars in the “Comprehensive TPP-Related Policy Charter”: “Global powers by promoting exports”, “Strengthening the competitiveness of domestic industries”, and “New era of agricultural administration”. We are working to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic industries and take measures to strengthen our constitution.

Niseko Town is also a major consumption area, making use of the multi-product productivity of agricultural products, which is one of the characteristics of Honmachi's agriculture, such as improving the management environment of agriculture and strengthening the management structure while utilizing the national system. We intend to support the establishment of agricultural management that leverages our strength as a tourist resort.
Furthermore, it is also important to establish a rotation system and systematically manage farming so that management risks, such as unseasonable weather, can be dispersed.In cooperation with related organizations, search for a suitable form of agricultural production for Niseko Town in the future. I want to do it.

On the other hand, the shortage of human resources in the agricultural field has become remarkable, and wages have risen accordingly, and measures such as training human resources, securing human resources, and introducing large machinery to reduce agricultural work efficiency have become necessary. We would like to hold discussions in cooperation with Hokkaido and related organizations, including the acceptance of foreign workers in the agricultural field following the revision of the Immigration Control Law.

In 2020, with the ongoing national emergency farmland reorganization and development project at its core, we will continue to work to improve Niseko Town 's agricultural infrastructure, as well as preserve high-quality farmland, promote environmentally friendly, safe and secure "clean agriculture," promote the concentration of farmland use and profitable farming, and take measures to develop successors, all in an effort to further improve farmers' incomes.

Continuation of the support system for Jesus clean rice cultivation, promotion of ripe compost and encouragement of green manure crops, measures for soil creation, measures for local branding of local products in cooperation with tourism, support for the sixth industrialization, support for introduction of new cultivation techniques And so on.
 
 

In 2019, due to the deterioration of Japan-South Korea relations and a decline in travel to Japan, the decrease in international travelers due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) in China in December, and the trend of infection spreading domestically, many hotel reservations were canceled, causing significant damage to tourism-related businesses, including those involved in accommodation.
According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization, the number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2019 (2019) exceeded 31.88 million, and the future target is 40 million in 2020 (2020) and 60 million in 2030 (Reiwa 12), but depending on the situation at home and abroad and the convergence of the new coronavirus, There are concerns that the decline in foreign tourists visiting Japan and the refraining from domestic travel will have a serious impact on tourist destinations across the country.

In Honmachi, the impact is of great concern, but we will provide accurate information to everyone in Japan and abroad as a sightseeing spot, and cooperate with related organizations to support safety measures at each business site. Will be actively implemented.
The number of visitors at Niseko Town has been leveling off in recent years, with a total of 1.67 million in FY2018 (FY2018) and a total of 500,000 nights. The number of foreign visitors to Japan is 130,000, and the total number of nights is 210,000.

This year, we are promoting initiatives to introduce a lodging tax to promote tourism as an international resort, strengthen our response in the tourism field as a future city of SDGs, and secure financial resources to further promote environmental measures as a tourist destination. You. We recognize that accommodation tax is indispensable, especially in the Niseko area, which needs to grow as a tourist destination from an international perspective. Also work.

The second phase of the Niseko Sightseeing Zone, which is being worked on in a wide area with Kutchan and Rankoshi, started last fiscal year. In the initial plan, we were able to promote human resources development and promotion centering on area cooperation, but in the second term we will continue to utilize and develop human resources, enhance regional transportation, and promote business within the area And DMC (Destination Management Company) and DMO (Destination Management Organization) under the cooperation of the three towns to solve issues such as strengthening ) We are working on expanding the functions.

In 2020, we will work with the Niseko Mountain Tourism Liaison Council and the Mt. Yotei Foothills Town and Village Mayors' Association to utilize our hot springs, an important tourist resource for the town (the Ministry of the Environment is promoting new hot spring therapy), and to increase the town's appeal in the summer by bicycle. We will also continue to support tourism promotion projects run by the Niseko Resort Tourism Association and events such as Niseko Halloween. In addition, in promoting snow resorts, we will support the implementation of the "Niseko Rules," which are the key to safety measures in the winter mountains, in cooperation with each ski resort, the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience, Kutchan Town, and other related organizations.

The renovation of Michi-no-Eki Niseko View Plaza will begin in earnest from this fiscal year, and efforts will be made to enhance the operation of tourism-related facilities such as the Goshiki Onsen Information Center.
 

In recent years, the shortage of workers and the shortage of housing have continued to be remarkable with the increase in the number of offices, and efforts to address the shortage of housing and promote immigration such as U / I turns in cooperation with related organizations such as the government I will proceed.
In addition, the “Basic Ordinance on Small Business Promotion” (tentative name) to support small-scale entrepreneurs, such as holding business seminars in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, the government, universities and financial institutions, and operating a business consultation counter. Aim to establish. At the same time, we aim to foster diverse businesses and promote corporate attraction activities, secure services that are lacking in the region, and expand the circular economy in the region.

In addition, we will support the "Machi Seminar" run by Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and continue to support the "Kids Card Project" run by the Kira Card Association, in an effort to expand consumption within the region. Furthermore, we will continue to set up the "Yotei Area Consumer Affairs Counseling Service" and provide highly specialized counselors to respond to inquiries so that townspeople do not suffer from unfair solicitations, etc.
 

Everyone who lives in Honcho can help each other and create a society where they can live healthy and enriched lives, so they can live with a little peace of mind while comprehensively considering the issues of health, medical care and welfare. I will work on it.
 
 

In the development of the child-raising environment for this year, based on the "2nd Child and Child-Rearing Support Project Plan", which has a planning period of five years from this year, create an environment where the children who will be responsible for the next generation and child-rearing families can raise children with peace of mind I will try to.
This year, we will cooperate with private organizations on Golden Week and long-term holidays during the year-end and New Year holidays in order to respond to requests for children's holiday custody.

In addition, as a “village for children-friendly project” verification municipalities commissioned by the Japan Committee for UNICEF in October 2018, verification by a checklist, such as participation of children in town administration, was introduced to improve the childcare environment. It leads to improvement.
In addition, the Association of Chiefs Supporting the Future of Children, which was established last year and is a member of Honmachi, makes proposals to the government on the establishment of a system for child-rearing support and measures to combat child poverty. I will also try.
We will continue to implement “free medical care for children up to the age of 18”, which has been implemented in the hope of healthy growth for children, and will work with stakeholders on the development of a “playground for children”, especially in winter.

The Niseko Children's Hall, which was opened in April 2016, is used by many children and is planning to accept 68 children up to the third grade in this year. In addition, about the acceptance of fourth grader or more, we carry out as soon as acceptance system including increase of the instructor and maintenance of child hall facility is established.

In health checkups, we will continue to provide support for the `` Newborn Hearing Test, '' which will lead to early detection and early treatment of hearing abnormalities in newborns, as well as to enhance maternal and child health, such as health examinations for pregnant women and infants, and guidance for visiting newborns and health guidance. We will continue to provide support for the treatment of infertility and infertility and secure obstetric and gynecological doctors.

In addition, the promotion of child health promotion and reduction of the financial burden on parents, including the full public expenditure for voluntary vaccination for mumps and influenza, and continuing medical examinations for 5-year-olds, and the provision of medical expenses for premature and disabled children And so on.

We have been working to improve elderly welfare so that elderly people and those with physical disabilities can live safely in the areas they are familiar with, based on the "Shiribeshi Regional Union 7th long-term care insurance Business Plan" and the "7th Niseko Town Elderly Health and Welfare Plan," which were formulated over a three-year period starting in 2018. As this business plan is in its final year this year, we will formulate a new three-year business plan starting in 2021 This year, we will organize and analyze various information and hold discussions at related meetings.

The facilities and facilities of the nursing homes “Niseko Heights” and “Day Service Center” run by the Niseko Welfare Association are becoming aging. This year, Niseko Heights bed mats and bathing equipment (slope) at the day service center have been installed. Help update. In addition, operating expenses are provided for the "Group Home Kirari," which is open as a place where elderly people with dementia can live with peace of mind, and for the "Home Care Support Office," which creates a care service plan (care plan). Continue some support such as.

At the Local Elderly Care Management Center, which plays a central role in the prevention of long-term care, we support elderly people who have problems while cooperating with related organizations, and carry out preventive projects for maintaining health. In addition, in Honcho, we set up "dementia initial intensive support team" as correspondence of dementia patients increasing in recent years, and, under the guidance of dementia specialist, provide initial support to dementia patients and their families Comprehensive and intensive, we will continue to support independent living as "Initial Dementia Intensive Support Project".

At the Niseko Living House, a community activity support center, the aging of the people involved in the organization is progressing, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to respond to the demands of people with disabilities. This facility is a facility that plays a core role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty in daytime activities, so that local support and the "local life support project" by the community can proceed smoothly. In addition to coordinating and coordinating with welfare-related organizations, we will continue to provide support for the improvement of the working environment of employees and part of facility operation.

Furthermore, based on the "Third Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities" and the "Fifth Disability Welfare Plan," we have been working to strengthen cooperation with welfare organizations, provide consultation support, and enhance community life support projects in order to promote local welfare activities. This year marks the final year of these business plans, and we will begin work this year on formulating a new three-year plan starting in 2021.
The Council of Social Welfare, which improves the welfare of the elderly and provides services, has established a "Life Support Center" for adult guardianship and provides adult guardianship consultation services for people with increasing dementia. You. In the town, we will support the training activities of "citizen guardians" to perform guardianship duties appropriately.

We will continue to provide free specific health checkups for people aged 65 and over and people aged 75 and over with certain disabilities, and will also continue to provide additional subsidies for home renovation costs based on nursing-care insurance system, taxi assistance for people with severe disabilities, and snow removal support projects.
 

In Honmachi, along with the "Second Health Promotion Plan," we have implemented a business to prevent lifestyle-related diseases such as changes in lifestyle, aging, daily eating habits and exercise.

This year, we will continue to carry out the vaccinations we have performed so far, and we will also respond to "rubella vaccination" for adult men. In addition, we manage vaccination record of townsman and consultation record of various medical examinations with new ledger system and plan promotion of health promotion and efficiency of office work.

From the perspective of preventing lifestyle-related diseases, with the goal of "healthy eating habits and knowing no illness", there is a "nutrition cooking class" to learn healthy eating habits and a "baby food class" that parents often request. It will be held. In addition, we regularly work on health promotion such as cancer and metabolic syndrome prevention measures, such as guidance on prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, implementation of various screening businesses, improvement of screening consultation rates, and holding health exercise classes.

About "4 towns and villages health support project" that Kimobetsu-cho, Shakotan-cho, Shimamaki-mura, Niseko Town cooperate and carry out, we carry out joint lecture and physical strength measurement this year, but plan to review the contents is.
In addition, we carry out "echinococcus extermination measures" that we carry out with cooperation of townsman and carry out continuously.
 

In Honcho, health care and consultation for various medical examinations, health consultation and visit guidance are carried out in detail to reduce medical expenses, but medical expenses are increasing due to advanced medical care. The same is true for medical expenses for elderly people aged 75 and over.

In 2018, the National Health Insurance business has been operated by the three parties of Hokkaido and the Shimo-Shishi wide area association, Niseko Town. In addition, based on estimates of medical expenses for all roads, Hokkaido indicates the amount of National Health Insurance tax required at Niseko Town, and while considering consistency with that amount, the town has an “insurance tax rate” Is determined. This fiscal year, the tax rate will be raised in consideration of the effects of the increase in the amount paid to Hokkaido compared to the previous year and the decline in income of National Health Insurance insured persons, and the future integration of insurance tax by Hokkaido. Thank you for your understanding.

In addition to the above, various health services were implemented, a simple one-day medical check-up for National Health Insurance members, a recommendation for a medical check-up at Kutchan Health and Welfare Hospital, a receipt check at the regional federation, a notice on the difference when using generic drugs, and a health check-up We will continue to carry out consultation solicitation notices to unexamined persons, and work to reduce and optimize medical expenses.

In addition, the grant from the government is currently reduced according to the rate of medical examinations, and from the viewpoint of maintaining health and early detection and early treatment, it is recommended that everyone who has taken out National Health Insurance Therefore, we hope that you receive a medical checkup carried out by the town as much as possible. We hope that this increase in the consultation rate will lead to a reduction in the price of the National Insurance Tax in the future.
 

At Kutchan Health and Welfare Hospital, which plays a central role in community medicine, the effects of management improvements are being measured little by little by the efforts of doctors and nurses. However, the problem is that the extra fee for consultation for foreigners is not available at Health and Welfare Hospital according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. With the cancellation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries guidelines, there is a high possibility that hospital management will turn around, and we would like to request related governments to change the guidelines to the government.

In addition, we promoted the “Night Emergency Illness Center” in the town of Yotei at the foot of Mt.Yotei in order to secure community and emergency medical care and improve the working environment for doctors. Help with forehead.
In addition, construction work on the old Kutchan Kosei Hospital building is scheduled to begin in 2021, and the cost has been decided by the Kutchan Kosei Hospital Medical Function Review Council to be borne by the foot of the mountain and related towns and villages.In the future, the amount to be borne by each town and village, the scope of towns and villages to be borne, and financial support from the national and prefectural governments will be requested, and the amount to be borne will be decided.

From this year, we will support a part of maintenance and inspection costs related to CT and X-ray equipment introduced in 2013 for the medical equipment of Niseko Clinic.
 

For Honmachi, where rich nature and landscapes support our living and economic infrastructure, building a sustainable society in harmony with nature will further enhance the value of Honmachi and lead to autonomous town development. I am. At the same time, global climate change is occurring, and countermeasures against global warming are urgently needed.
Honmachi, as a resort area with agriculture and tourism as its main industries, will strive to be a pioneer in the world toward a decarbonized society, aiming to achieve both greenhouse gas reduction and economic revitalization.
To this end, we will strongly promote the " Eco-Model City Second Action Plan" based on the "SDGs" perspective, which raises the internal circulation rate of energy and local economies and creates a synergistic effect on the environment, economy and society. .
 
 

The beautiful scenery of Niseko Town is a valuable asset created by the efforts of our predecessors. In order to maintain a lifestyle that is in harmony with the natural environment, we will promote initiatives for the realization of an “Environmental Creation City Niseko” based on the Basic Environmental Regulations, the Second Basic Environmental Plan, and the Global Warming Countermeasures Action Plan.

Construction of several tourist facilities is planned in the area including the foot of Niseko Annupuri. In order for these developments to contribute to town development and be in harmony with the environment, we will operate systems such as the National Parks Act, quasi-city planning, Landscape Ordinance, groundwater conservation ordinances, and guide to "orderly development". I will try.

Waste management measures At the foot of Mt. Yotei, the 7 towns and villages outsource the business to solid fuel processing of combustible waste to a private company in Kutchan-cho. In Honmachi, since the amount of garbage is increasing with the increase in tourists, we will start the "garbage separation application service" in order to reduce waste and thoroughly separate waste. In addition, used small household appliances are collected on a specified date.
Since Niseko is located behind a national highway, a signboard will be installed along the national highway. In addition, since there is no private house near the city and away from the city, we will introduce mechanical security by commission to secure the safety of the facility.

Regarding night soil treatment, the Yotei Sanitation Center will continue to operate the Yotei Sanitation Center by the Mt. Yotei Environmental Sanitation Association, but the study will be accelerated in the six municipalities concerned for the maintenance of new facilities in the future.
 

As an " Eco-Model City ", we will work together with townspeople to promote "global warming countermeasures" in order to create a recycling-based community that makes the most of abundant local resources.
This year is the second year of implementation of the second Eco-Model City action plan with a period of five years. This is a wide-ranging implementation plan for each field, and we will work with townspeople, business establishments, and related organizations to promote synergies in the environment, economy, and society.

Specifically, the NISEKO Living and Model District Construction Project, which is a study on ordinances that promote the use of low-carbon buildings and renewable energy equipment, promotes the use of bicycles, etc., and develops blocks based on the SDGs' principles A resource-saving society that balances greenhouse gas emission reductions and affluent lifestyles in a wide range of fields, such as the implementation design of urban areas and the establishment of a `` town development company '' that develops and manages city blocks and supplies electricity using renewable energy. I aim.
 

In the forestry industry, we will coordinate with the Niseko Town Forest Plan and other measures to promote forestry, and work to ensure that the multifaceted functions of forests, such as global warming prevention, national land conservation, and water source recharge, are exerted in a sustainable manner.
Utilizing national and town-specific subsidy systems, we will promote the maintenance and management of private forests and proper management such as thinning of town-owned forests. In addition, taking advantage of the introduction of the Forest Environmental Concession Tax, we will continue to investigate and consider measures to utilize wood in the area even if it is small, and the mechanisms and possibilities for wood processing and procurement in Honmachi. Finally, from the viewpoint of resource recycling, not only wood, but also a survey to improve the regional procurement rate of various distributions was conducted, and the possibility that these could be operated as a regional point system was examined. Also consider.
 

We will work closely with the Board of Education and related organizations to create an educational environment in which children can grow healthy and promote various cultural and sports activities.

About education, we support business that the Board of Education works on along with "the fifth town comprehensive plan" and "Niseko Town education general rules", "town education promotion basic plan (late plan)".
 

To ensure that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and enjoy sports, we will support various social education and social physical education projects in line with the "7th Medium-Term Social Education Plan" which will start in 2020 We will also continue to cooperate with Hokkaido and Sapporo City in their bid to host the "Hokkaido Sapporo Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games" based on their requests.
 

We will strive to improve the convenience of the townsman center and central warehouses, which are the core facilities of community activities, and work on the function of the convention. Especially in the central warehouse group, as well as PR to the outside of the town, we promote initiatives to promote the use of townspeople, especially children and child-raising generations, so that many people can easily talk and feel comfortable We will improve the environment so that it will be a loved facility.

Regarding the regional community centers that were established through the reorganization of villages, measures have been taken to reduce the burden of facility maintenance costs for designated managers since 2018 (Heisei 30). Continue mitigation.
In addition, construction of the building has been completed for the Nishitomi District Townsman Center, which is a base for community activities and disaster prevention in the Nishitomi area, and exterior construction will be carried out this year.

As for international exchange in Honcho, many casual and enjoyable exchanges are being conducted with the help of CIRs. This year, with the support of the Local Authority for International Relations (CLAIR), we will continue to assign international exchange members, promote understanding toward multicultural coexistence, and support various international exchange activities.
 
 

We will continue to work on the enhancement and strengthening of disaster prevention measures and the comprehensive maintenance of living and social infrastructure so that townspeople and those coming to the city can live and spend in a safe and secure living environment.
 

In recent years, natural disasters have occurred frequently in Japan, causing devastating damage everywhere in Japan. In Honcho, we will proceed with the maintenance of disaster prevention equipment and materials that we have been promoting since last year, and we will continue to expand and enhance the establishment of a regional disaster prevention organization in the same manner as last year.

In addition, based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan" and the "Regional Plan for Reinforcement of the National Land" formulated last year, we will continue to work on "Disaster Prevention, Disaster Mitigation and Reinforcement of the National Land" to protect the lives and property of townspeople. By carrying out disaster prevention drills and participating in workshops to enable prompt and accurate actions in the event of a disaster, we will enhance the practical capacity of the staff in dealing with disasters, and strive to devise ways of disseminating and publicizing disaster prevention information to townspeople. We plan cooperation with Neighborhood Associations and push forward the making of base for disaster prevention activity rooted in area.

Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, we will continue to disseminate and educate on nuclear disaster prevention measures in close cooperation with the national government, Hokkaido and related local governments, etc., based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan (Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan)".
In addition, the “Government New Government Building” and “Disaster Prevention Center”, which will be the bases of Honmachi's regional disaster prevention measures, completed the first phase of construction last year based on the “Design for Construction of New Government Building” and completed the second phase in this fiscal year. We carry out construction for the completion of new government building of the first floor, three stories above the ground.

With regard to firefighting work, in cooperation with the Municipal Firefighting Association of Yotei, we will also dispatch this year to a training school for firefighting schools, aiming to improve the skills of staff who are the key to emergency work.
 

The community FM "Radio Niseko" played an extremely important role in disaster prevention communications, such as continuing to broadcast the latest information one after another, during the blackout that occurred on all roads two years ago. A survey of Radio Niseko's listening rate conducted last year showed that about half of all people listened to Radio Niseko at 48.7%. Radio Niseko provides various information to townspeople and tourists, including administrative information, various groups in town, sightseeing events, and information on prevention of avalanche accidents in the Niseko Rule. As a source of information, its trust is growing year by year.

In addition, new community activities have been created through radio stations and are steadily spreading. An unusual “Radio Theater Company” was established in Japan, which broadcasts a radio drama every year, with many townspeople and tourists appearing. We will continue to provide support to new employees for training and renewal of broadcasting equipment, etc., with a view to future growth.

In addition, in order to strengthen the optical fiber network in the town, of the optical fiber communication facilities owned by the town, the “first phase construction” constructed from 2003 (FY2003) to 2004 (FY2004) will be completed this summer. Will also be transferred to a first-class broadcaster.
 

As housing measures for the cancellation of mismatches in public housing and the lack of child-raising households, we are examining the development of new housing complexes. Based on the contents discussed so far at related organizations, this year we will make a basic design to embody the contents of facility maintenance and promote the construction of public housing that exceeds the national energy conservation standards.
In addition, we will carry out construction work to extend the life of the Shin-Arishima housing complex and continue to provide a subsidy for construction costs for private rental apartments.

In addition, in order to maintain the population growth trend of Honcho, emphasis will be placed on urban areas with a high awareness of immigration and settlement, and publicize the town this year. Furthermore, we continue introduction of local revitalization cooperation unit to plan solution of local problem of Honcho and increase of domiciliation population and plan securing of leading figure to promote self-government revitalization. In addition, we utilize central warehouse group as activity base of local revitalization cooperation corps and entrust the administration to designated manager sequentially and raise autonomy of activity.
 

Many roads are several decades old after maintenance, and the pavement is being degraded and the protective fence is being damaged. Based on the "Road Maintenance Plan" formulated in 2018 (FY2018), we will strive for proper maintenance while utilizing the issuance of bonds, etc., which will be a source of financial resources.
Regarding the development of town roads, as a new business, we will implement the design of "Ekimae Nishisan Line Walkway Maintenance", as a continuing business, improve the "Kondo Shichisen Dori", pave the "Yotei Kondo connecting line" and maintain the sidewalk . In addition, we will repair the slopes of the Niseko Yunosato Line, repair the retaining walls of the Soga Station Line, and repair the Fukui Minamisan Line 2000 Year Hometown Bridge.
In addition, we will continue to repair road gutters and guard cables, and work on ensuring the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of townspeople about snow removal in winter.
 

In order to optimize the means of transportation in the town including the Nikotto Bus, we have been conducting a survey and verification test for optimizing the means of transportation for a new three years from last year based on the survey of the past three years. This year, we will continue to expand the demonstration test of a transportation system that helps each other by sharing cars using private cars, reduce the congestion of demand buses, and continue the operation test of the "Niseko Winter Shuttle" that integrates the existing winter tour bus.
 

In order to preserve the local safety, living environment, and good scenery, we formulated a “Countermeasure plan for Niseko Town vacant houses” in March 2018 (Heisei 30), and have utilized vacant houses and utilized them for property owners so far. We have provided guidance and advice to unoccupied vacant houses based on the Landscape Ordinance. In the future, we will study the creation of a system for the effective use of villas that are expected to increase.
 

In the water supply business, we will start a full-fledged renewal project for water pipe facilities from this fiscal year, and will proceed with aging measures for the facilities. In addition, since precipitation has been decreasing in recent years, we will also consider replenishment of tap water sources.
Regarding the sewerage business, in order to ensure the appropriate renewal and maintenance of facilities, we have been conducting a survey on the "Sewerage Business Stock Management Plan" since 2019, and will formulate the plan within this fiscal year. Based on this plan, we will proceed with the systematic renewal of facilities through national subsidy projects.
 

Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan, working with Honmachi's second self-government revitalization comprehensive strategy in cooperation with the regional revitalization promoted by the government, SDGs Future City Plan and Eco-Model City Second Action Plan Based on, we plan effective utilization of administrative property, resources which town holds and try for efficient, effective administrative and financial management.
 

The “Fifth Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan”, which is a 12-year planning period, is reviewed every four years, and following the review last year, we will proceed with the plan for the last four years from this fiscal year.

In order to promote business efficiently and effectively with limited financial resources, it is necessary to continually visualize office work and finances from the viewpoint of residents' self-government, and to organize and rebuild them. We will continue to conduct administrative and financial management from a long-term perspective, with a view to future urban development, while continuing to verify various office work.

In addition, securing independent financial resources is also an extremely important issue, and we will aim to establish a new ordinance by the end of this fiscal year by improving the maturity of the system design for the accommodation tax, which is a new purpose tax. Nevertheless, we will continue to improve our concrete system design proficiency as we continue to receive many opinions, and we ask for your cooperation.

Regarding the Hometown Development Donation System, we will continue to operate it in a moderate manner so that it will be a useful business development for the local community, while also making greater use of the "Hometown Juminhyo (Resident Certificate)."
 
 

The "Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Revitalization," formulated in fiscal 2015 as a measure to combat population decline based on the "Town, People, and Jobs Creation Act," will end this March while maintaining the expected population size. However, as the population decline trend across Japan as a whole continues unabated, the national government has requested the formulation of a second phase of the plan. Following repeated discussions with townspeople and other stakeholders in 2019, the town will formulate the "Second Phase Niseko Town Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Revitalization" this March. From 2020, we will work to address population decline and strengthen the local economic cycle, while also taking into account the need to respond to various changes in social conditions and ensure consistency with related plans.
 

Regarding the maintenance and management of each public facility, based on the “Comprehensive Management Plan for Public Facilities” formulated in 2016 and the individual facility plans for public housing, roads, bridges, water and sewage, etc., planned maintenance and repair, similar facilities We will endeavor to implement appropriate management, such as the consolidation and abolition of existing facilities, the extension of service life, and the abolition of facility management. In addition, about assets which town holds, we examine effective utilization such as sale or loan and try for maintenance of financial soundness of town. In addition, we will shift to thinking that emphasizes "life cycle costs" and make the most of the various systems of the country while promoting the development of social infrastructure with a view to the future.
At the same time, we will formulate a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) as a crisis management measure for office work.
 

Regarding regional administration, the Shiribeshi Regional Association handles matters related to tax delinquency settlement, national health insurance, and long-long-term care insurance, and will continue to promote regional administration for these matters in the future.
In addition, we will take measures to reduce the burden on Honmachi while consulting with related municipalities, as the burdens such as the common expenses of Mt.

 

I have outlined the basic policies for the execution of town administration in 2020 As in previous years, this year will be based on my basic principles of "fairness, speed, and compassion," and will invest in the children who will lead the next generation, improve the environment to make it easier to raise children, and strive to create a "vibrant Niseko where children's smiles shine" through three cycles that will enable Niseko Town to remain autonomous into the future: "1. Resource circulation, 2. Energy circulation, and 3. Regional economic circulation."
 
Finally, I would like to ask for the understanding and support of the town council and all townspeople, and this will be the town administration policy for 2020.
 
For details of the projects, please see the attached “Details of Projects by Policy Area” on the following pages.