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1. Promotion of safe and secure agriculture in harmony with the environment
Niseko Town aims to establish safe and secure agriculture by promoting regional circulation type clean agriculture, including stable production and supply of high-quality food, national land and environmental conservation, formation of beautiful rural landscape, etc. By demonstrating its multifaceted functions, it supports the healthy lives of the townspeople and plays an important role as a key industry in the region by connecting with a wide range of industries such as food processing and tourism. In order to promote diverse and sustainable agriculture that coexists with the region, we will promote regional organic matter recycling agriculture based on soil preparation measures and aim to realize agriculture that brings peace of mind to consumers.

Continue to clean agricultural comprehensive promotion project (assisting yes-clean cultivation), full compost composting promotion project, green manure crop promotion project, soil diagnosis business, residual pesticide control measures and so on.
To compensate for the disadvantage of agricultural production conditions in the inter-mountainous areas etc, "direct payment grant of inter-mountainous areas etc." to be given to farmers who continue agricultural production activities, maintenance of farmland and qualitative improvement of regional resources We will continue the business of "multi-faceted function payment grant" to be delivered to joint activities aiming at.
In addition, we will continue to support the activities of the "Environmental Conservation Agricultural Promotion Grant" for organizations that are engaged in farming activities that are effective in preserving the local environment.
 

2. Establishment of highly profitable regional agriculture and cooperation between agriculture and tourism
Introduction of highly profitable crops, high value added by clean and organic agriculture, 6th industrialization through agricultural processing and direct sales, branding utilizing the recognition of "Niseko", local production and local consumption strategy in cooperation with business and tourism tourists, We will strive to secure and secure stable management to take various initiatives that make full use of our creative ingenuity.

Niseko Town which has been highly evaluated by consumers in recent years, we will promote rice suitable for sake brewing, products related to the brewers, local production for local consumption, and food education.
In upland farming, we will carry out proper crop rotation based on soil preparation, and promote systematic planting and stable production, as well as selection of priority crops and production of newly introduced crops.

Regarding dairy farming, in order to promote the improvement of dairy cow qualities by producing high-quality raw milk based on a self-sufficient feed base and promoting livestock improvement, etc. We will continue to strive to maintain a favorable livestock environment by taking measures and promoting the livestock cluster business.

The compost center, which has been in operation since December 2002, is operated by JA Yotei as a designated manager, but cow dung, which is a raw material due to a decrease in the number of dairy farmers and an increase in private use, Due to the decrease in the number of companies, severe management continues. In addition, as the facilities are aging, we will consider systematic equipment updates to maintain the facilities. For stable production in the future, we will continue to review the future outlook of the facility and the management content, including the improvement of the environment for management and proper facility management, and at the same time, we will ripen the quality, which will be the basis of soil Niseko Town Maintain a supply of compost.

In the town-intensive grassland, we will repair dangerous areas and strive for good maintenance, and we will proceed with discussions with related parties regarding future management.
 

3. Establishment of diverse and comfortable regional agriculture and utilization of human resources
We will promote the "state-owned emergency farmland reorganization and maintenance project" with the aim of establishing highly profitable regional agriculture through stable production of core crops and establishment of priority promotion crops. In addition to promoting the modernization of the agricultural production base, we will support the accumulation of agricultural land use and systematic agricultural land conservation efforts by certified farmers and new farmers through the Agricultural Land Intermediate Management Organization.

The regional agricultural revitalization council, which is composed of related organizations such as towns and JAs, is responsible for measures to stabilize management income, such as applying for various direct payment grants such as rice, upland crops, and paddy field utilization. In strengthening the constitution of agricultural management, we will promote advanced management development and incorporation efforts as a certified farmer in order to enhance corporate business management ability.

In order to rebuild the community of the settlements where the number of houses has decreased, we promote the reorganization of villages based on the consensus formation of local residents, and encourage the revitalization of community activities. In addition, we will continue to revitalize the regional economies, such as utilizing the "regional cooperation squadron" and "village support personnel" that accept motivated urban residents.
 

4. Securing local leaders
Securing excellent human resources who will be responsible for regional agriculture is an urgent issue, and strives to secure motivated farmers.
In Honmachi, there are many agricultural lands that may become abandoned cultivated land due to the shortage of agricultural workers and the aging of the population. For this reason, "Niseko Town based on the people and farmland plan", in order to accelerate the land integrated into the bearer that is central management body of the region, to farmers and farmland integrated to address the scale of agricultural land using a system of country We support farmers who cooperate. At the same time, we will promote a benefit business for new farmers and young people who will succeed to farming in order to motivate young people to start farming and to establish them after farming, and build an environment that facilitates new farming. In the town's own measures, we will strive to create an environment where rural women and young people can demonstrate their abilities, such as supporting new farming funds, implementing youth training projects, and supporting agricultural youth association activities.

In addition, in conjunction with the implementation of the national emergency farmland reorganization and development project, we will work in cooperation with the town, Agricultural Committee, and the Farmland Intermediary Management Organization to ensure the elimination of abandoned farmland and the smooth consolidation of farmland in the hands of motivated farmers.
 

5. Creation of regional industries in which agriculture, tourism and commerce are linked
Since agriculture, tourism, commerce and industry are closely related, we will promote the system so that it can work smoothly, and we will deepen our cooperation so that our living power and productivity will be improved while effectively using Niseko region resources . Also, we will evaluate the degree of contribution to the environment / landscape and promote cooperation with tourism companies so that we can actively utilize as tourism resources.

We actively promote efforts to provide a wide range of local products in cooperation with sightseeing and commercial business operators and to make regional brands. Also this year we will actively support landscape formation by cultivating green manure crops.
Agricultural and livestock such as local production for local consumption, food education, food culture exchange, promotion of initiatives such as agricultural, mountain and fishing village promotion grant business, product development and market development in collaboration with farmers and various businesses, construction of new business models, etc. We will support the maintenance of machinery and facilities necessary for high value-added products and the sixth industrialization, software business, and promote diverse and sustainable agriculture in Niseko that coexists with the region.

 
6. Agricultural Committee Initiatives
The Agricultural Land Law and related laws are being revised every year, and along with the accurate implementation of office work including related laws and regulations, comprehensive agricultural land adjustment and liquidation in cooperation with related organizations, etc. At the same time, we will properly and proactively carry out the following matters in order to secure excellent agricultural land in the area.
· Regarding adjustment of utilization relation of agricultural land etc. by law such as agricultural land law, agricultural business foundation strengthening promotion law etc.
・ Thing about securing of agricultural use of land to be used as agricultural land and expansion of scale of agricultural management
・ Regarding the promotion of efficiency and sophistication of the use of agricultural land, etc. by grouping agricultural land, promoting new entrants, etc.
· Regarding corporateization and rationalization of agricultural management
・ Survey and information provision on agriculture in general
While strengthening the disclosure of the basic agricultural land ledger and efforts for proper agricultural land use in cooperation with the agricultural committee members, promotion of agricultural land use accumulation to the central management body listed in the person / agricultural land plan and agricultural land intermediate management business We will proceed with efforts toward the appropriate implementation of. In addition, as a policy to stabilize the lives of farmers, we will continue to support the Green Partner Promotion Council project as a measure for rural brides.
 

1. Review of tourism promotion plan Consideration of introduction of accommodation tax
In order to review Niseko Town Tourism Promotion Plan revised in 2013, Niseko Town Tourism Vision" with the cooperation of the Hokkaido University Tourism Advanced Research Center.

In 2014, the "Niseko Tourism Area" was certified by the national government, and efforts to create tourist destinations in collaboration with Kutchan Town and Rankoshi Town began in earnest. Then, in 2016, the environment surrounding tourism was clarified by the government's "Tourism Vision to Support Tomorrow's Japan", which expanded the number of foreign tourists and clarified the position of the tourism industry. It has changed a lot. In addition, it is necessary to review the overall plan, such as considering the introduction of accommodation tax. We will work to formulate a vision while conducting an overall review in line with the need to formulate a plan based on this situation.

With regard to accommodation tax, in order to promote tourism as a tourist destination and promote SDGs initiatives in tourism, we will strengthen efforts to broaden the base of tourism and secure it as a financial resource to further promote environmental measures as a tourist destination. We will proceed with consideration of the introduction of accommodation tax and accelerate efforts toward the introduction. We will continue to collect information and promote initiatives including information sharing and exchange of opinions with accommodation companies.
 

2. Creating a tourist destination that you can choose (destination)
Choosing a place to visit depends on whether tourists are attracted to the area. It is effective for tourist destinations to investigate the tastes and intentions of customers and simply convey the attractiveness of the region centered on the customer base that matches the characteristics of the tourist destination, but the region has specialized skills such as marketing and PR planning capabilities. Therefore, it is important to improve the tourism environment, develop human resources, and create a system. In the town, in cooperation with the Niseko Tourism Area, we will further accelerate the efforts of GSTC (Tourism Version SDGs), improve the system of the Niseko Resort Tourism Association, and promote the accumulation of human resources. Utilizing the national system, we will continue to assign temporary staff from JTB and Nippon Travel Agency to the tourism association to promote the accumulation of more specialized technology. In addition, we will support the organization of tourism associations so that they can carry out more effective projects as attractive tourist destinations.
In addition, regarding DMOs that function in a wide area of the Niseko area, we will continue to cooperate and discuss the future, including the future.
 

3. Recovery of tourism demand and attraction of tourists
The spread of the new coronavirus infection has spread all over the world, and the number of foreign visitors to Japan has decreased significantly in the Niseko region as well. First, we will strive to provide information as a safe tourist resort while working to recover demand as a tourist resort. To that end, it is important for the entire region to continue to work together to prevent infection with the new coronavirus. In addition, since the spread of the new coronavirus infection is affecting employment, it is necessary to take measures to secure employment and not lower the quality as a tourist destination.

In order to recover demand as a tourist destination, Niseko Town and the Niseko tourist area, and while taking safety measures, we will surely hold events rooted in the area while creating safe and attractive Niseko. I think it is important to proceed with.

In addition, while creating an environment where people can stay safely in the area, we will strengthen the landing-type travel menu, promote efforts to enhance information dissemination, and also work to attract customers by MICE, which means meetings and reward trips. ..
In addition, in 2021 (2021 years), we plan to hold major events such as the Tour de Hokkaido and the National Foot Pass Gathering 2021 in Niseko, which were canceled last year, and we will try to recover demand by holding them safely.
 

4. Enhancement of tourist information and information dissemination
As the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan increases, the name of Niseko has risen, and the number of domestic tourists visiting the Niseko area for the first time is increasing. It is important for tourist information to grasp the intentions of the other party and provide accurate information, and we have set up tourist information centers at "Niseko Station" and "Michi-no-Eki Niseko View Plaza," which are also the gateways to Niseko Town We will support the enjoyment of the Niseko area by many people and promote the development of tourist guides with the necessary skills. We will also consider introducing automated 24-hour guidance using AI technology. We will strive to disseminate information so that it can be used by various people by enhancing Internet media such as homepages and SNS, and enhancing pamphlets and maps.
 

5. Ensuring the safety of snowy mountains
In the Niseko area, there are many people who enjoy the "backcountry" of skiing outside the ski resort, so the government and ski resorts participated in the establishment of the "Niseko Annupuri District Avalanche Accident Prevention Measures Council" to work on ski resort safety measures. I'm out. The council has established the first "Niseko Rule" in Japan and is working to prevent avalanche accidents in snowy mountains.

In the Niseko area, many lives have been lost due to avalanches in the past, and we are working to strengthen our efforts based on the lessons of the past. From this season, we strongly recommend wearing the first helmet and beacon in Japan under the "Niseko Rule". The town will continue to strongly support the operation of the "Niseko Rule" and will work with related organizations to sort out issues related to ensuring safety and consider necessary systems.
 
 
6. Promotion of wide-area tourism cooperation
In 2014, Niseko Town, Kutchan Town, and Rankoshi Town were certified as Niseko Tourism Areas by the national government, and the three towns have been working together to create attractiveness in the region. In line with the second plan, we will steadily implement the "New Tourism Area Support Project for Promoting Wide-Area Tour Tourism" to increase the number of foreign visitors to Japan and improve the environment for accepting foreign tourists.
 

1. Revitalization of local economy by promotion of commerce and industry
Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce plays a central role in supporting economic activities in the town, and will continue to provide comprehensive support for activities by subsidizing commercial and industrial promotion projects. In addition, in order to further promote small and medium-sized enterprises in the town, we will promote the establishment of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Promotion Ordinance (tentative name).

In addition, this year as well, we will continue to study through the activities of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, using the specialized knowledge of universities and other institutions, and promote initiatives that will lead to new business opportunities.

For the Kira Card Association, we will continue to strive to increase the number of affiliated stores and users in the Kira Card Business, and will also support the “Kids Card Business”, a business to expand consumption in the town by the child-rearing generation.

In addition to this, we will support the implementation of special efforts as the Tanabata Evening Fireworks Festival, which has grown into a major summer event, celebrates its 120th anniversary. In addition, we will strive to revitalize the local economy by supporting original projects carried out mainly by commercial contractors and local volunteers, such as the local event Kira Kira City, which is held at the Kira Kaido. In addition, we will consider the possibility of introducing new regional points as an aid to building a society with a regional economic cycle.


2. Support for new business and entrepreneurship
Economic investment and circulation are increasing not only in the tourism business but also in various industries such as business expansion and increase in new businesses. In particular, small businesses are easy to change jobs and start businesses, contributing to responding to local needs and improving their attractiveness. In the town, we have set up a one-stop consultation desk in cooperation with the Niseko Town This year Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce, regional financial institutions, Otarushoka University, etc. to strongly support entrepreneurship and expand the business schools sponsored by the Niseko Town..
 

3. Attracting companies, etc.
In Honmachi, from 2017, we have formulated a basic plan based on the Regional Future Investment Promotion Law, and have prepared an environment to support investment, etc. that makes the best use of the characteristics of Honmachi.

In recent years, there have been quite a few consultations from various parties regarding various developments and business expansion. For future town development, it is essential not only to rely on public subsidies, but also to collaborate with private companies that sympathize with Honmachi's town development.

On the other hand, there are also issues where securing land and basic infrastructure development are not enough to meet investment projects. In addition, an increasing number of people are worried about the harmony between active investment and the living environment of the region. For this reason, we will continue to orderly attract companies that can sympathize with the town development of Honmachi, while responding to various developments in detail for each project.
 

4. Consumer affairs measures
In order to protect consumers from fraudulent sales practices and various troubles related to consumer life, the "Yotei Area Consumer Affairs Counseling Service" consisting of seven neighboring towns and villages including this town has been set up in Niseko Town Hall since 2010.
In addition to continuing to operate the consultation desk this fiscal year, we will actively support consumer awareness campaigns conducted by participating municipalities and strive to respond to potential consumer problems. At the same time, we will widely publicize the existence of the contact points and work to enhance activities so that those suffering from consumer troubles can be resolved at an early stage.
 

1. Child-rearing support business
Based on the " Niseko Town Child and Child Care Support Project Plan," we will promote sound development of children who will be the key players in the future society and create an environment where children can be born and raised with peace of mind. I will continue.
Regarding children's health, we will continue to bear the full amount of public funds for routine vaccinations based on the law and voluntary vaccinations for mumps and influenza vaccinations, and we also include rotavirus vaccine subsidies in the initial budget for this year.

Regarding free medical expenses for children up to the age of 18, we will remove the restriction on income-based benefits from the medical treatment in August this year and expand the number of eligible people. In addition, we will continue to provide premature baby care expenses and upbringing medical expenses.
In addition, the school childcare business at the Niseko Children's Center will accept children up to the sixth grade from this year to enhance childcare support. In addition, we will reduce the financial burden on parents by paying public expenses for the purchase of snacks.

As for Golden Week and the year-end and New Year "long-term holiday child care", we will continue to cooperate with NPO corporations in the town and implement it as a consignment project.
Children's allowance benefits will continue to be provided this year in accordance with national rules.
 

2. Maternal and child health business
Strive to enhance health checkups and health guidance during pregnancy, childbirth, newborn and infancy, ensure comprehensive and continuous consultation and guidance systems, and promote the maintenance of mothers' health and the creation of an environment in which children can grow up healthy. I will.

In support from pregnancy to the child-rearing period, in addition to counseling support for child-rearing anxiety, we will endeavor to respond early in cooperation with related organizations. In addition, we will hold baby food classes for infants and provide detailed support.
In order to carry out appropriate health management during pregnancy, we will continue to distribute the Maternal and Child Health Handbook and subsidize regular health checkups for pregnant women, and strive to maintain and improve the health of pregnant women by visiting specialized medical institutions.
We will continue to hold daddy mom seminars by midwives for pregnant women and fathers to promote the dissemination and exchange of necessary knowledge in pregnancy and childbirth.
Midwives' home-visit postnatal care for mothers after childbirth will increase the number of uses this year to eliminate concerns about childcare. There is a partial self-pay for use.
Regarding infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss treatment, we will continue to provide subsidies this year with the aim of reducing the financial burden.
We will continue to provide cooking classes and workshops by dietitians, provide nutrition guidance to infants and inform about seasonal nutrition.
 

1. Elderly welfare measures
Based on the 8th Niseko Town Elderly Health and Welfare Plan, we will work on welfare measures so that the elderly can live safely and with peace of mind in cooperation with related plans.
We will continue to provide support for home-based elderly care services and transportation services provided by the Niseko Town
In addition, when we carry out the meal distribution service twice a week, we will cooperate with the town vendors and carry out monitoring and so on.

The Niseko Town Life Support Center has an adult guardianship system as necessary so that people with insufficient judgment ability due to dementia or intellectual disability can protect their rights and live their own lives in terms of law and life. We will actively support the use of the system and the training of citizen guardians.
The Group Home Kirari, run by the Niseko Welfare Association, has been set up with the aim of alleviating the progression of dementia and preventing functional decline, with elderly people with dementia living together in small groups, and will continue to operate in the future. We will continue to provide such support.
In addition, we will continue to carry out daily life services, mild living assistance, welfare kerosene assistance business, snow removal service business, Niseko station hot spring entrance fee assistance business, housing repair cost subsidy, emergency call system business, etc.

In addition, we plan to reduce the amount of longevity congratulatory money given to Kiju, Yoneju, and Hakuju this year.
 

2. Welfare measures for persons with disabilities
Niseko Town 6th Disability Welfare Plan" based on the Comprehensive Support Law for Persons with Disabilities, we will promote community welfare in which the human rights of persons with disabilities are respected and they can live independently in their own way.
We will endeavor to secure employment opportunities for people with disabilities in cooperation with neighboring towns and villages and business establishments regarding the employment workplaces of people with disabilities who cannot be involved in general employment.
For people with disabilities who want to live at home, we will continue to support the "Temporary Daytime Support Project" with the aim of securing a place for daytime activities and supporting families.

In addition, support services for persons with disabilities based on the law, assistance to welfare groups for persons with disabilities, hospital and other hospital treatments and welfare benefits, taxi fare assistance, Niseko station hot spring entrance fee assistance, housing renovation assistance, medical care for severely disabled people We carry out, and local activity support center operation costs assistance continues.

For homes living in Niseko, we will consider improving the working environment of the people involved and support subsidies as a community activity support center.
 

3. long-term care insurance and preventive care programs
long-term care insurance is being promoted in cooperation with the "Shiribeshi Regional Association 8th long-term care insurance Business Plan."
Niseko Town implements healthy health classes and muscle storage classes to prevent the need for long-term care as a long-term care prevention business, and Niseko Town 's independent business includes a purpose-of-life activity support outpatient business and a light life support business. And so on. This year, we will increase the number of visits to the elderly at home so that they can lead a safe and secure life.
long-term care insurance premiums are set as a unified premium for the 16 towns and villages of the Shiribeshi Regional Association, and comprehensive support and services will be provided in the community by seamlessly providing medical care, nursing care, prevention, housing, and life support services according to the needs of the elderly, so that they can live independent daily lives in the areas they are familiar with as much as possible and according to their abilities.
 

1. Measures for lifestyle-related diseases
The proportion of lifestyle-related diseases caused by lifestyle such as daily eating habits and exercise such as malignant neoplasms, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes in the total disease is increasing year by year.
Since it is important to review daily lifestyles, and especially health promotion during the prime of work, it is important to implement health exercise classes that utilize local resources, continue health management, and provide individual support for dietitian improvement. , We hold cooking classes and promote health promotion.
 

2. Health checkup / disease prevention measures
This year, Niseko Town are scheduled to have the same menu as usual. In addition, in order to improve the consultation rate for cancer screening, free coupons will be distributed to people aged 40 to 60 for colorectal cancer screening and breast cancer screening, and to milestone ages from 20 to 40 for cervical cancer screening. I will continue.
Regarding disease prevention, we will widely disseminate the knowledge of health promotion to the townspeople and promote educational activities in collaboration with related organizations to improve the consultation rate of specific medical examinations.
 

3. Echinococcus extermination measures
Echinococcus extermination measures have been implemented with the cooperation of volunteers from the townspeople since 2009, and bait (fox bait mixed with anthelmintic) is sprayed once a month from May to November every year. We are doing it and achieving results.
As a result of this bait distribution, the egg-positivity rate (the percentage of fox feces that contained eggs) was 1.3% 2019, but a survey in 2020 showed that it was 0%.
We will continue to call for the implementation of extermination measures in neighboring towns and villages through meetings such as the Mayor's Meeting at the foot of Mt. In Honmachi, we will continue to implement it as a project to protect the health of the townspeople.
 

Protecting community medicine is an important issue for the town, and so that the townspeople can receive high-quality and appropriate medical services with peace of mind, the seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. We will continue to support you.
Additionally, the basic design for the renovation and construction of Kutchan Kosei Hospital will be completed in 2020, with construction to begin this year. Construction is scheduled to continue until 2025, but preparations are underway with the aim of opening the new building in April 2024.
At Niseko Clinic, we will continue to partially subsidize maintenance and inspection costs related to medical equipment and strive to secure regional medical care.
 

1. Conservation of natural environment and water resources
Niseko Town, are built on the rich nature of the town. It is important for us townspeople to understand the significance of environmental measures and for the townspeople to work together as one.
In order to conserve this rich natural environment, we Niseko Town Basic Environmental Ordinance, etc., as well as the basic environmental plan, global warming countermeasure implementation plan, second Eco-Model City action plan, general waste. Through the implementation and verification of measures that are positioned as the basic treatment plan, we will strive to protect and nurture the blessed natural environment, and at the same time, link these efforts to economic activities.

In addition, while protecting the excellent natural environment in the town, aiming to preserve the "water environment" that is its symbol, we will regulate certain development around the tap water source by the tap water source protection ordinance and continue to maintain a good environment. I will plan. Furthermore, under the Groundwater Conservation Ordinance, we will continue to carry out appropriate regulations to prevent depletion and land subsidence due to the large amount of groundwater collected, and strive to conserve groundwater.

We will implement environmental education and hold lectures so that children, who will lead the next generation, will deepen their interest in the environment and their attachment to the community by coming into contact with such a rich natural environment.
 

2. Landscape creation and orderly development guidance
Until now, we have been promoting the development of buildings and development projects that exceed a certain area according to the landscape formation standards, etc., in accordance with the quasi-city planning and Landscape Ordinance We will continue to strive for proper operation of the system and promote the creation of good landscapes.
 
3. Waste measures
We will actively take measures to recycle garbage and reduce the amount of waste and promote waste management measures to build a recycling-oriented society with consideration for the environment.

Six years have passed since the production of "combustible waste" by the seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei in 2015, but no major changes have occurred, such as a review of the sorting rules. However, we will continue to check the treatment status in cooperation with related towns and villages so that the solid fuel treatment facility can be operated properly.

Regarding the garbage station, we will respond to requests for installation requests, relocation, etc. due to the increase in population and households and activation of economic activities, and for measures against unsuitable garbage discharged, we will take measures in cooperation with each residents' association etc. We are trying to strengthen it. In addition, we will strengthen explanations for proper emissions to businesses such as private lodgings. Going forward, we will continue to make efforts to disseminate the "Garbage Separation App Service" in order to understand separation and promote recycling, and to promote efforts in collaboration with the police regarding illegal waste.
In addition, as a measure to reduce the amount of non-burnable garbage, we will continue to recycle used small household appliances this year.
 

4. Hygiene measures
Regarding Niseko Funeral Hall, we will continue to strive for smooth operation and appropriate maintenance of cremation operations.
Regarding human waste treatment, we will continue to maintain the burden of maintaining the Yotei Sanitation Center through wide-area cooperation, and formulate the "Basic Plan for Domestic Wastewater Treatment and Basic Concept of Facilities" this year to renew the facilities of the aging Yotei Sanitation Center. ..
Grant projects for the construction of merger septic tanks to treat waste water and miscellaneous wastewater continue to be made utilizing the grants of the country, we will strive to improve living environment and conserve the water environment.
About cemetery which town has jurisdiction, we try for appropriate management in consideration for neighboring environment and try for the making of good environment at the time of grave visit.
 

1. Promotion of Eco-Model City
The second Eco-Model City action plan has the basic goal of revitalizing economic activities and curbing greenhouse gas emissions, and while responding to the ideas of the SDGs, it is not energy saving, but economic activities, environmental policies, and we. All three aspects of social activities are well-balanced, and efforts are made to create synergistic effects with each other. In addition, the plan is not limited to the public, but is widely involved in various fields such as tourism / agriculture, retail, transportation, households, and other fields such as life and industry. We are positioning it as an initiative for everyone living in Niseko Town now and in the future to dream and challenge together. In order to control greenhouse gas emissions, it is essential to collaborate not only with the government and townspeople but also with private businesses. We will incorporate various related organizations into the parties concerned and will do our utmost to promote efforts based on the action plan toward the realization of zero carbon.
 

2. Enactment of ordinances for greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation to climate change
In order to promote greenhouse gas reduction, our town has been considering the enactment of various ordinances based on our action plan. We will now accelerate our efforts by enacting three ordinances and amending one in 2021).

First of all, in the newly enacted "Niseko Town", let's implement renewable energy business such as solar power generation in the town in order to promote the utilization of renewable energy in the future. While obliging businesses to notify and explain to residents, the town will certify and support businesses that contribute to community development.

Next, the "Niseko Town" promotes the conversion from automobiles to bicycles within a reasonable range in order to reduce the environmental burden as much as possible, while creating a safe and easy-to-use environment. It is an ordinance to secure.
Based on the "Climate Emergency Declaration" made in July last year, the "Niseko Town Basic Environmental Ordinance" has undergone necessary revisions to address recent issues surrounding the environment such as climate change.
Regarding the "Niseko Town Climate Change Countermeasures Promotion Ordinance," about 70% of the greenhouse gases emitted by Honmachi are derived from buildings, so when constructing or remodeling a building, we will guide you to a building with high energy-saving performance. This is the main content of the ordinance.
We will strive to reduce greenhouse gases by enforcing these ordinances, but nonetheless, the effects of climate change cannot be stopped immediately. In order to adapt and respond to the effects of climate change, such as rising average temperatures, increasing short-term heavy rains, intensifying disasters, and the outbreak of new infectious diseases, we have established the "Niseko Town Climate Change Adaptation Policy" and established the town. We will clarify the direction of our efforts.
 
3. NISEKO life / model district construction business and establishment of town development company
The NISEKO Lifestyle / Model District Construction Project, which is positioned in the SDGs Future City Plan, will develop blocks on 9ha of land near the city center in consideration of various aspects such as greenhouse gas reduction in order to respond to the pressure of population growth in Honmachi. Thing. In July of last year, we established "Niseko Machi Co., Ltd." to carry out the project in collaboration with the public and private sectors.
This year, we plan to start the construction work while applying for development activities by Niseko Town Co., Ltd., which is the implementing body. The town is planning to improve the basic infrastructure, and this year, we will design some parts of the road and water supply.
 

4. Subsidies for home eco-renovation
We carry out housing energy saving repair promotion promotion business to reduce carbon dioxide emission from home and create more comfortable living environment for the purpose of reducing environmental load in the town. A part of the cost will be subsidized to townspeople who carry out energy-saving repair work (300,000 yen or more) such as window insulation repair.
 

Based on the forest management plan, we aim to create forests that emphasize the public function of the forest. We will continue to support the "Forest Creation Promotion Project to Connect to the Future" that develops private forests in cooperation with forestry associations and others. We will also continue our own thinning incentive project to promote thinning of private forests.
For town-owned forests, we will carry out a clearing project in the pass area and repair work roads to maintain the functions of the forest. In addition, we will accelerate discussions on building a recycling-oriented society by utilizing forest resources, including the utilization of privately owned forests.
With a view to utilizing the forest environment transfer tax in the future, we will set up a small forestry-related organization in the town, build a system of cooperation with businesses inside and outside the town, create a financing system, secure human resources to work in the organization, and the town. We will proceed from logging of production materials to commercialization, and will proceed with studies for supply to SDGs blocks.
 

The main items that the mayor proposed to the Board of Education and exchanged opinions with the Board of Education at the General Education Conference of the previous year are as follows.
"About the establishment of the Children's Future Division", "About the future plan of Niseko High School and the maintenance plan of the dormitory", "About Niseko style education" "About the community school", "About the public school", "About the basics about child care and education" About the way of thinking. " We will continue to cooperate so that the Board of Education's reform efforts will proceed smoothly.
 

1. Niseko Town citizens center, utilization of community facilities
As a base of townspeople activities Niseko Town people Center, make a good management and proper maintenance of facilities, and strive to improve the convenience of the user.
In addition, the newly completed Nishitomichiku Chomin Center will be used as a base for community activities and disaster prevention in the area around Nishitomi, and community facilities in each area will be effectively used as a base for various regional activities. We will endeavor to maintain and manage it properly.

Niseko Town, the Chuo Warehouse Group has been coordinating support and coordination for the activities of the community building cooperation team, as well as a place of relaxation for the townspeople, especially the exchange of child-rearing generations, under the designated manager. We have enhanced the functions of the migration / settlement window and the function as a telework facility. We will continue to expand the range of utilization. In addition, this year, we are planning to recruit the next designated manager. We will proceed with recruitment and selection so that we can further utilize the facilities.

 
2. Promotion and support of community development and community development activities
The role of local community such as self-governing association is increasingly important. We will support the self-governing association activities and formation of the local community by continuing to operate the regional autonomy promotion grant system etc., aiming at a self-sustaining local community that raises partnership with the administration and thinks and acts by the residents themselves.
For local community centers that are operated and managed under the designated manager system due to village reorganization, we will take measures to reduce the burden on the region, such as removing snow from parking lots and reducing electricity charges with the cooperation of private companies.


3. Promotion of international exchange
In order to respond to the internationalization of the region and actively disseminate information overseas, we plan to continue to assign five overseas youths with high Japanese language proficiency as international exchange members (CIRs), and further regions. Promote internationalization and multicultural coexistence.
In addition, CIR is playing an active role in various situations such as holding various event plans, holding language classes, and interpreting in the office, making it an indispensable part of the town.
In the future, we will consider various environmental improvements so that international exchange staff can continue their activities with a sense of satisfaction, and with the ideas and cooperation of the local people, we will further enhance opportunities for international exchange.
 

1. Strengthening the disaster prevention system
Based on the "Niseko Town Regional Disaster Prevention Plan" of Honmachi, we will continue to work on "disaster prevention / mitigation / national resilience" measures to protect the lives and property of the townspeople. In recent years, large-scale natural disasters that have never been experienced in the past have frequently occurred all over the country, causing enormous damage. For this reason, even in Hommachi, in order to promptly and surely carry out the initial response system of staff in an emergency, information transmission to the townspeople, evacuation measures, etc., practical ability of disaster countermeasures by participating in disaster prevention drills and workshops Will be further enhanced.

Also, in order to create a foundation for voluntary disaster prevention activities by each neighborhood association in the town, we planned disaster-related training and practical training, etc., and worked to foster the voluntary disaster prevention measures rooted in the community, by the collaboration between the administration and townspeople We aim to improve disaster prevention responsiveness.
At the same time, we will continue to stockpile emergency equipment and equipment necessary for disasters.
In strengthening firefighting power, we aim to improve emergency and firefighting power in order to continue to improve firefighting power for residents, based on the "Firefighting power maintenance 10-year plan" that started in 2012. This year, we will carry out fire prevention water tank renewal work and firefighting office building seismic diagnosis survey.
 

2. Bases such as disaster response headquarters
The "New Government Building" and "Disaster Prevention Center" have been completed as facilities for disaster prevention bases that can respond appropriately in the event of a disaster in combination with the functions of the government office. The main government building is safe as a new government building with sufficient disaster prevention functions, such as maintenance of disaster prevention storage, diversification of air conditioning heat sources to electricity, gas, kerosene, etc. and installation of emergency generators so that it can respond to emergencies.・ We aim to be a government building that is familiar to the townspeople as a disaster prevention base that protects safety and livelihood.
 

3. Nuclear disaster prevention measures
We will continue to pay close attention to the verification of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident countermeasures, and strive to establish an effective nuclear disaster prevention plan in view of the peculiarity and seriousness of the nuclear disaster.
We will make appropriate preparations to protect the lives, bodies and property of the residents, and strive to inform and educate the townspeople about evacuation in the event of a nuclear disaster.

Regarding nuclear disaster prevention drills, we will continue to carry out drills co-sponsored by the national government, Hokkaido and related local governments while incorporating more practical training items.
In addition, we will work on nuclear disaster prevention measures so that we can take appropriate measures in the event of an emergency, with related organizations such as the national government, Hokkaido, neighborhood towns and villages, etc. to strengthen safety measures of overnight power plants and regional disaster prevention systems.
 

1.広報広聴活動の充実、コミュニティFMの推進
In order to promote information sharing, which is the principle of the Basic Town Development Ordinance, we have enhanced the means of providing information such as the town official website, Facebook, Twitter, and lines in addition to public relations magazines, but in the future we will utilize the characteristics of these tools. We will consider proper information distribution.

　まちづくり懇談会、まちづくりトーク、こんにちは（おばんです）町長室、など、開催の手法を工夫しながら、多様な広報広聴活動を進めます。また、町民のみなさまと専門家に委員をお願いし、より住民の視点に立った町の広報や広聴について検討する広報広聴検討会議を引き続き開催します。

From the perspective of enhancing the broadcasting system and disaster prevention broadcasting, the community-based broadcasting station "Radio Niseko" with the participation of the townspeople will consider creating a system that enables not only broadcasting operations but also sales activities. We will also support the establishment of a sustainable operating system, such as enhancing training for employees and updating broadcasting equipment.
As a result of conducting a survey to eliminate areas where it is difficult to hear Radio Niseko broadcasts, it was found that it is difficult to add a new transmitting antenna due to the topography of Honmachi. This year, we will continue to investigate the current antennas, including the location of the relocation and the support system associated with the relocation, to eliminate difficult-to-view areas.

In addition, the current disaster prevention radio has reached the end of its useful life, so we will prepare to update it to a new radio. The new radio will have more disaster prevention functions such as recording function.

 
2. Promotion of regional informatization and efficient operation of information equipment
To prevent information overpopulation, our town signed the first IRU contract in the country (where the town owns the fiber optic lines and leases them to a telecommunications carrier), and was one of the first towns to offer fiber optic services despite being a depopulated area. However, the huge costs of updating the fiber optic lines in the future were an issue. For this reason, we have been negotiating for a long time, and have now reached an agreement to transfer the fiber optic line facilities to a Type 1 telecommunications carrier. In 2020 we completed the transfer of the "first phase of construction," which took place from 2003 to 2004.

This year, we will transfer the "second phase of construction" constructed in 2010, which will complete the transfer of all optical fibers owned by Niseko Town In Honmachi, the population continues to increase, and compared to local governments of the same size, both optical service users and business profitability can be expected, so this transfer has been made. With this transfer, it is expected that the private sector will provide services through rapid optical communication in the future.
 

3. Efforts to introduce social security and tax number system
The My Number system will be a social foundation to improve the efficiency of the social security and tax system and to realize a society that is highly convenient for the people. We will continue to carry out the necessary administrative procedures and operate the system appropriately in cooperation with related organizations such as the national government and Hokkaido.

 
4. Strengthening information security
In order to respond to the measures to strengthen local government information security required by the national government (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications), we have been operating a personal number use office network, LGWAN connection network, and Internet connection network, which were completely separated from February 2017. , We will continue to systematically maintain and update equipment to enhance security.
 

1. Promotion of migration and settlement
According to population estimates based on data from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, Honmachi is expected to start declining after peaking in 2030. As the population declines nationwide, competing for population in neighboring towns and villages will not lead to the revitalization of a wide area. Therefore, we will promote more effective migration and settlement measures, such as disseminating information focusing on the Tokyo metropolitan area, which has been over-migrated to Honmachi in recent years.

Furthermore, in accordance with Article 50 of the "Basic Town Development Ordinance," which stipulates that "we will strive to utilize the wisdom and opinions of people from outside the town in town development," our town has long sought to collaborate with people from outside the town who are interested in Niseko. In addition to working to expand this "related population," we will deepen our interactions with people registered on the "Hometown Juminhyo (Resident Certificate)" and use this to develop our town from a new perspective.

In addition, we will continue to hire regional revitalization cooperation teams in order to resolve regional issues in Honmachi and increase the settled population. When hiring, we are looking for human resources who can actively practice to solve regional issues while overcoming creative friction with the region as a role model and as a leader in migration and settlement measures. After hiring, we will mainly dispatch support to each facility, but we will support the independence of the members after graduation and efforts to solve regional issues in order to shift to more proactive activities.

Since it is important to promote effective migration and settlement measures and recruit, consult, and coordinate the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers from the perspective of residents and the parties involved 2019, since 2019, the Cooperation Volunteers have been entrusted to designated managers responsible for the management of the business entities founded by the Cooperation Volunteers and the central warehouse groups, and the post-graduation members have been involved in the work, and will continue this fiscal year.
 
2. Policy for securing housing
In Honcho, housing development by the private sector is in progress, but the population and the number of households are increasing, and sufficient housing has not been supplied yet.

This year, we will formulate an implementation design to develop new municipal housing in order to supply housing for the elderly (eliminating mismatches) and housing for child-rearing households that are in short supply. In addition, in order to promote the construction of private apartments, we will continue to implement a subsidy system for rental housing with a certain level of living performance.
For municipal housing, we will carry out long-life improvement work for the Kira housing complex based on the "longevity plan".
At the same time, regarding the new block that was positioned in the SDGs Future City Plan, Niseko Town Co., Ltd., which was established with the investment of the town in July last year, will take the lead in developing the new block, and will give priority support as an important project. In addition, we will propose new ways of living in Honmachi.
 

1. Road maintenance
This year, sidewalk maintenance on the West Line 3 (260m) in front of the station in the central district. Niseko Southwest Dori Ito Bridge (106m) will be repaired.
In addition, we will carry out implementation design for the improvement work of the sidewalk in front of the government office and the repair work of the bridge.
 
 
2. Road maintenance
Based on the "Road Maintenance Plan" formulated in 2018 (Heisei 30), town roads will endeavor to maintain and manage properly while making use of bonds issued as financial resources. In addition, we will mow the roads, clean the gutters, repair the gravel roads, and remove snow during the winter by outsourcing to a private company, and we will continue to provide support for snow removal assistance to residential roads (private roads).
 

3. Traffic safety and crime prevention measures
It is the wish of all the townspeople to live a life free of traffic accidents and crimes. Aiming to create a safe and secure town, we will endeavor to promote traffic safety activities and raise awareness of crime prevention by cooperating widely with related organizations such as the police, groups, schools and homes.

In particular, regarding road safety measures such as school routes for students, in addition to street guidance by traffic safety instructors, we will promote cooperation with related organizations for the development of traffic safety facilities such as signs and traffic lights.
Regarding traffic safety lights and crime prevention lights, we will maintain environment-friendly street lights and continue to subsidize installation costs and electricity charges at each residents' association.

In addition, as a crime prevention measure, we will consider the installation and operation of effective security cameras in cooperation with related organizations, and carry out educational campaigns and crime prevention patrols to promote the improvement of crime prevention awareness to promote crime-free community development.
 
 

The 2021 year of the project will be the final year of the local smart transportation deepening development project, which has been implemented for three years since the 2019 (2019) using the regional revitalization promotion grant. This project aims to support the operation of Nikotto Bus and demonstrate transportation methods that meet the needs of tourists, and optimize regional transportation.

As one of the specific initiatives, the Fukui area has started mutual help transportation since 2019 2019. This is an initiative to improve the efficiency of Nikotto Bus operation and the convenience of local transportation through shared transportation between residents using private cars using neighborhood associations. In order to use this as a reference for securing local transportation, the town will prepare various support measures as necessary, accumulate the results of this pioneering and voluntary initiative, and consider ways to expand horizontally to various parts of the town.

In addition, since this year will be the last year of the operation test, we will continue to consider the continuation of operation after 2022 (2022), including financial resources, for the so-called "Ski Bus", which integrates the so-called "Ski Bus", which aims to improve the efficiency of demand bus operation and the convenience of ski resort users, mainly children, and the "Niseko Area Circuit Bus", which integrates the winter tour bus for tourists.

In 2020, the Act on Revitalization of Regional Public Transportation was amended, making it mandatory to formulate a regional public transportation plan. In our town, the formulation of such a plan is a subsidy requirement for the "Nikotto Bus" service, so we will work with the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau and others to consider formulating such a plan.
 

In the future, it is expected that the number of buildings that will be poorly managed will increase due to the aging of the population and the abandonment of vacant houses. We will promote proper management of buildings in cooperation with the Niseko Real Estate Industry Association, such as removing "abandoned houses / vacant houses" that obstruct the scenery of the town and utilizing vacant villas.
The Niseko Kira Kaido has a unified townscape with the cooperation of the townspeople. In order to maintain this townscape, we will continue to subsidize the signboard production costs for those who run shops.
 

In a new five-year planning period from 2020 (2020), the second phase of the Niseko Town Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomous Revitalization has begun. This strategy analyzes the economy and population, and based on the results of population estimates that are expected to peak in 2030 and begin to decline, it is summarized as a regional economic strategy to respond to future issues of the town and attract funds and human resources.
In 2021, in order to expand the "related population" as positioned in the Comprehensive Strategy for Local Government Revitalization, we will expand hometown development donations and implement the hometown resident system, as well as increase the number of local revitalization cooperation team members, with the aim of securing people to solve local issues, revitalizing the region, and increasing the permanent population.
 

1. Implementation of a new comprehensive plan
The 5th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan, which aims to make Niseko an "Environmentally Creative City," completed its second review in 2020, with only three years left in the planning period.
Toward the realization of the "Environmental Creative City Niseko" set forth in the plan, while considering the relationship with important plans such as the Eco-Model City, We will carry out from a comprehensive perspective.
 

2. Strategic administrative and financial management
We will promote more strategic administrative and financial management based on the national local financial plan and town administrative reform plan. It is necessary to consider and implement the most efficient and effective business with limited financial resources, and we will continue to verify the results of office work business, review it from time to time, and strive for highly transparent administrative management. ..
Since securing independent financial resources is also an extremely important issue, we will promote the introduction of a new purpose tax, which is appropriated for tourism and the environment.

In addition, regarding the Furusatozukuri Donation Ordinance, the town has consistently focused on meaningful utilization that reflects the wishes of donors, while valuing the connection with people who have a feeling for Niseko Town.. From this year, at the same time, we will increase the number of portal site contracts and further enhance and strengthen local products in order to strengthen the viewpoint of industrial promotion and securing financial resources in the town. We will continue to consider modest operations.

Furthermore, we will strive to secure business financial resources and build diverse cooperation and cooperative relationships with companies that sympathize with the town development of Niseko Town by utilizing the corporate version of hometown tax payment.
In addition, we will continue to actively work on crowdfunding and other activities.
 

3. Strengthening storage measures for town taxes, etc.
Town taxes and various usage fees, etc., which are the voluntary financial resources of the town, are required to be reliably stored. We will continue publicity and dunning for early payment of taxes aiming for complete delivery within the due date or within the fiscal year.
We will strive to further enhance the tax payment environment by paying taxes using convenience stores and smartphone apps, transferring funds to financial institutions and online banks, and promoting special collection of residence tax.

In addition, as a measure for those who are late in tax payment, we will strive to grasp the actual situation individually by sending an early notification letter and conducting tax payment consultation, disseminating the high interest rate of late payments, promoting early tax payment and measures for tax payment negotiations. Will be strengthened.
For delinquent taxpayers who do not respond to tax payments and tend to be delinquent in tax payments, in order to contribute to further securing storage, we will promptly seize deposits and salaries, or hand over to the Goshi Wide Area Union, which is a delinquent tax collection organization. , We will implement delinquent tax disposal at an early stage, prevent the increase of new delinquent taxpayers, and make strong efforts for storage measures.


4. Family register Juminhyo (Resident Certificate) procedures
We will strive to properly process and protect personal information in accordance with relevant laws and regulations regarding notifications and certificates related to family registers, addresses, and seal registrations, which are fundamental to the lives of town residents and town development, as well as affairs related to personal identification cards (My Number Card).In addition, we will utilize the "Transfer Reception Support System" introduced in March 2021 to simplify procedures when moving in, improving convenience for visitors and shortening the time they spend in the building amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

From the standpoint of respecting the basic human rights that are the basic principles of the Constitution of Japan, the Civil Rights Defenders commissioned by the Minister of Justice take the lead in conducting daily enlightenment activities and human rights classes at elementary schools. I am. This year, we will strive to raise awareness of the importance of life and the protection of human rights while responding to diversifying socio-economic situations, such as by conducting a human rights flower movement at elementary schools.

The National Pension Service, entrusted by the Japan Pension Service, will endeavor to smoothly execute the application and submission of various notification documents for insured persons and pensioners as a consultation desk in cooperation with the pension office.
 

While public facilities constructed in the past are about to be renewed, the financial environment surrounding local public organizations is still in a difficult situation, and the national government has requested the formulation of a "comprehensive management plan for public facilities, etc." We are formulating a plan in 2016).

This year, we will update the comprehensive management plan for public facilities, etc., grasp the overall situation of public facilities, etc., and systematically renew, consolidate, extend the service life, etc. from a long-term perspective, and bear the financial burden. We will promote the leveling and mitigation of.
In addition, when renewing or maintaining these public facilities, it is essential to reduce the burden on the environment as well as reduce costs. Therefore, based on the 4th Niseko Town Global Warming Countermeasures Implementation Plan (Office Business Edition), each section will work as one to reduce CO2 emissions and continue to manage public facilities.
 

The Shiribeshi Regional Union handles administrative tasks related to tax delinquency settlement, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and the Administrative Appeals Board, and will continue to work in cooperation with the relevant towns and villages to ensure smooth implementation and efficiency of regional administrative processing. In addition, based on the 3rd Shiribeshi Regional Union Regional Plan, which covers the planning period from 2017 to 2021, the Union will work in cooperation with the relevant towns and villages to promote the effective implementation of regional administrative tasks. This fiscal year (2021) will be the year in which the new 4th Shiribeshi Regional Union Regional Plan will be formulated, and discussions will be held to formulate a plan that will determine the shape of the regional union for the next five years.
In addition, since the network with each ministry and agency is extremely important in promoting various office work projects, we will continue to dispatch staff to the Cabinet Office as training.