Development of key policies
I would like to talk about policy development in the six priority areas.
1 To establish a sustainable regional economy while responding to the corona disaster
We will strive to foster endogenous industries that take advantage of the rich natural environment of Niseko Town, and promote cooperation between agriculture, tourism, commerce and industry, as well as the utilization of energy that is endowed in the region and the regional circulation of the economy. In addition, we will share the idea of community development and promote efforts toward the autonomy of the local economy through various collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that we can sympathize with.
(1) Promotion of agriculture and livestock industry
As for the environment surrounding the agriculture and livestock industry, the future of Japan's agriculture and livestock industry cannot be predicted due to the conclusion of international trade agreements such as TPP11, and the effects of global warming and domestic natural disasters, as well as the two years ago. The situation surrounding agriculture has become extremely severe due to sluggish demand in the food and beverage industry due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and soaring prices of crude oil and materials due to the turmoil in international transportation.
In the national agricultural policy, along with the three pillars of "Ensuring a stable supply of food, sustainable development of agriculture", and "promotion of rural areas" under the Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas (formulated in 2020, 2020), the government's "Carbon Neutral Declaration (2050 Target Year)" 2021 Green Food System Strategy was decided in 2021. Under this strategy, efforts are underway to reduce the environmental impact of the domestic agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries by reducing emissions by 1.CO2 by 2050, 2.reducing the amount of chemical pesticides used by 50%, and 3.reducing the amount of chemical fertilizer used by 30%.
In Niseko Town, in addition to the cyclical agriculture by identifying the agricultural policies of these countries and establishing a crop rotation system based on the clean agriculture and soil preparation that have been built up to now, and the dispersion of management risks due to the influence of the weather, Honmachi We will work to expand the consumption distribution network by taking advantage of the technological capabilities that enable multi-item production, which is also a characteristic of agriculture, and the strength of having a tourism consumption area.
At the same time, there is an urgent need to take measures to secure the shortage of agricultural workers, reduce agricultural work, and introduce efficiency-enhancing machines. We will continue to improve the environment so that we can do this.
In the 2022 we will continue to smoothly implement the national emergency farmland reorganization and maintenance project that is currently underway, strive to conserve excellent farmland, promote safe and secure "clean agriculture" that is in harmony with the environment, and accumulate the use of farmland. We will promote efforts to sustainably develop the Honmachi agricultural and livestock industry as a core industry with diversity in the future, such as improvement of agricultural infrastructure, promotion of highly profitable farming, measures to foster leaders, and promotion of sixth industrialization.
In the national agricultural policy, along with the three pillars of "Ensuring a stable supply of food, sustainable development of agriculture", and "promotion of rural areas" under the Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas (formulated in 2020, 2020), the government's "Carbon Neutral Declaration (2050 Target Year)" 2021 Green Food System Strategy was decided in 2021. Under this strategy, efforts are underway to reduce the environmental impact of the domestic agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries by reducing emissions by 1.CO2 by 2050, 2.reducing the amount of chemical pesticides used by 50%, and 3.reducing the amount of chemical fertilizer used by 30%.
In Niseko Town, in addition to the cyclical agriculture by identifying the agricultural policies of these countries and establishing a crop rotation system based on the clean agriculture and soil preparation that have been built up to now, and the dispersion of management risks due to the influence of the weather, Honmachi We will work to expand the consumption distribution network by taking advantage of the technological capabilities that enable multi-item production, which is also a characteristic of agriculture, and the strength of having a tourism consumption area.
At the same time, there is an urgent need to take measures to secure the shortage of agricultural workers, reduce agricultural work, and introduce efficiency-enhancing machines. We will continue to improve the environment so that we can do this.
In the 2022 we will continue to smoothly implement the national emergency farmland reorganization and maintenance project that is currently underway, strive to conserve excellent farmland, promote safe and secure "clean agriculture" that is in harmony with the environment, and accumulate the use of farmland. We will promote efforts to sustainably develop the Honmachi agricultural and livestock industry as a core industry with diversity in the future, such as improvement of agricultural infrastructure, promotion of highly profitable farming, measures to foster leaders, and promotion of sixth industrialization.
(2) Promotion of forestry
In order for Honmachi, an Eco-Model City, to achieve "zero carbon," we must urgently work on the utilization of forest resources such as town-owned forests and private-owned forests, and the regeneration of abundant forests.
This year, as a core organization promoting the "Forest Vision" formulated at 2021 degrees (2021), we plan to establish a regional forestry trading company to create a regional forestry trading company to grow forests, get familiar with forests, and utilize wood in the region as soon as the system design under consideration is solidified.
In addition, we will continue to request the national government to establish a legal system to transfer ownership to the desired local government for "land of unknown owner" that is an obstacle to forest conservation and resource utilization.
This year, as a core organization promoting the "Forest Vision" formulated at 2021 degrees (2021), we plan to establish a regional forestry trading company to create a regional forestry trading company to grow forests, get familiar with forests, and utilize wood in the region as soon as the system design under consideration is solidified.
In addition, we will continue to request the national government to establish a legal system to transfer ownership to the desired local government for "land of unknown owner" that is an obstacle to forest conservation and resource utilization.
(3) Promotion of tourism
The number of visitors 2020 in Niseko Town (FISCAL 2020) was about 940,000 (about 54% compared to the previous year), and the total number of overnight stays was 300,000 nights (about 64% compared to the previous year), of which the number of foreign visitors to Japan was less than 200. 2021 degrees (FISCAL 2021), tourism-related businesses are in an even more severe situation due to two declarations of a state of emergency and four measures to prevent spread.
In the future, while keeping an eye on the infection and convergence of the new coronavirus, we will take appropriate measures in collaboration with tourism-related businesses in the town block, related organizations and business establishments, and the national government and Hokkaido.
Under these severe tourism conditions, Honmachi has begun full-scale efforts to achieve the Global Sustainable Tourism Association (2021) standards from FY2021.
In addition, we were selected as the "Global Top 100" last year and together with Kyoto City in Japan for the second consecutive year, and we were awarded the "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as "An Excellent Example of Tourist Destinations in the World". As a "sustainable tourist destination" that is gaining worldwide attention, Niseko Town will be chosen as a destination for travel in the future 2021 (FISCAL 2021), based on the Tourism Promotion Vision. In addition, as a financial resource for growing as a sustainable tourist destination, we will compile an ordinance for the introduction of an accommodation tax within the fiscal year.
In wide-area tourism, we will continue the activities of the "Niseko Mountain Tourism Liaison Council" in collaboration with the five towns, and also consider the future image of regional transportation in the "Niseko Tourism Area" that we are working on in a wide area with Kutchan Town and Rankoshi Town. We will promote the business by coordinating the utilization of hot spring areas.
Regarding the operation of the "Niseko Rule", which has become a major factor in the prevention of avalanche accidents, which is now called the sacred place of powder snow from all over the world, we will cooperate with Kutchan Town and each ski resort through the Niseko Annupuri District Avalanche Accident Prevention Measures Council. , We will strengthen support for sustainable development for the future.
Regarding the redevelopment of the "Michi-no-Eki Niseko View Plaza," which was formulated last year, we will start the basic design from this year. In addition, we will endeavor to properly manage and improve tourism-related facilities such as Kiranoyu and Goshiki Onsen Information Center.
In the future, while keeping an eye on the infection and convergence of the new coronavirus, we will take appropriate measures in collaboration with tourism-related businesses in the town block, related organizations and business establishments, and the national government and Hokkaido.
Under these severe tourism conditions, Honmachi has begun full-scale efforts to achieve the Global Sustainable Tourism Association (2021) standards from FY2021.
In addition, we were selected as the "Global Top 100" last year and together with Kyoto City in Japan for the second consecutive year, and we were awarded the "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as "An Excellent Example of Tourist Destinations in the World". As a "sustainable tourist destination" that is gaining worldwide attention, Niseko Town will be chosen as a destination for travel in the future 2021 (FISCAL 2021), based on the Tourism Promotion Vision. In addition, as a financial resource for growing as a sustainable tourist destination, we will compile an ordinance for the introduction of an accommodation tax within the fiscal year.
In wide-area tourism, we will continue the activities of the "Niseko Mountain Tourism Liaison Council" in collaboration with the five towns, and also consider the future image of regional transportation in the "Niseko Tourism Area" that we are working on in a wide area with Kutchan Town and Rankoshi Town. We will promote the business by coordinating the utilization of hot spring areas.
Regarding the operation of the "Niseko Rule", which has become a major factor in the prevention of avalanche accidents, which is now called the sacred place of powder snow from all over the world, we will cooperate with Kutchan Town and each ski resort through the Niseko Annupuri District Avalanche Accident Prevention Measures Council. , We will strengthen support for sustainable development for the future.
Regarding the redevelopment of the "Michi-no-Eki Niseko View Plaza," which was formulated last year, we will start the basic design from this year. In addition, we will endeavor to properly manage and improve tourism-related facilities such as Kiranoyu and Goshiki Onsen Information Center.
(4) Promotion of commerce and industry and labor measures
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the local economy is becoming exhausted and it is becoming difficult to maintain employment.
In light of these difficult situations, the town will work in cooperation with related organizations such as the national government to support employment maintenance and promote migration. In addition, with the support of Otaru University of Commerce, we will continue to support "business seminars" and entrepreneurship consultation counters sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, aiming to secure services that are lacking in the region and expand the economic base in the region. In addition, we will compile the SME Promotion Ordinance (tentative name) at an early stage and support the "Kids Card Business" and "Kira Card Point Return Business" conducted by the Kira Card Association.
In addition, in order to prevent the townspeople from suffering due to unjustified solicitations, we have set up "Yotei Community Consumer Affairs Consultation Counters" in 7 neighboring towns and villages including Niseko Town (Kutchan Town is independent), and we will continue to work with related towns and villages. We will work together to promote our efforts.
In light of these difficult situations, the town will work in cooperation with related organizations such as the national government to support employment maintenance and promote migration. In addition, with the support of Otaru University of Commerce, we will continue to support "business seminars" and entrepreneurship consultation counters sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, aiming to secure services that are lacking in the region and expand the economic base in the region. In addition, we will compile the SME Promotion Ordinance (tentative name) at an early stage and support the "Kids Card Business" and "Kira Card Point Return Business" conducted by the Kira Card Association.
In addition, in order to prevent the townspeople from suffering due to unjustified solicitations, we have set up "Yotei Community Consumer Affairs Consultation Counters" in 7 neighboring towns and villages including Niseko Town (Kutchan Town is independent), and we will continue to work with related towns and villages. We will work together to promote our efforts.
2 Creating a town where everyone can live with a healthy smile
In order to create a society where the townspeople can help each other and live a healthy and fulfilling life, we will make efforts so that we can live with peace of mind while comprehensively considering various issues of health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education. increase.
(1) child rearing support
Niseko Town signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Committee for UNICEF in December 2021 as a "child-friendly community development business practice municipality", and "children's human rights will be protected in the future." We will promote initiatives aimed at "a friendly town."
In terms of improving the child-rearing environment, based on the "Second Child and Child-rearing Support Project Plan (established in 2020)", in cooperation with the Board of Education, children who will lead the next generation and families who raise children can play and raise children with peace of mind. We will strive to create an environment where we can do our best. In addition, in order to protect the medical care and health of children, we will continue to free medical expenses up to the age of 18 without setting income restrictions.
In the health examination, in addition to subsidizing the "newborn hearing test" that leads to early detection and treatment of hearing abnormalities in newborns, maternal and child health such as health checkups for pregnant women and infants, newborn visit guidance, and health guidance, infertility and infertility We will continue to provide subsidies for the treatment of illnesses and secure measures for obstetricians and gynecologists.
In addition, we will also carry out a home-visit postpartum care business by midwives according to the needs of users. In addition, we will promote the health promotion of children and reduce the financial burden on parents, such as paying the full amount of voluntary vaccinations for influenza and continuing medical examinations for 5-year-old children. To continue.
In terms of improving the child-rearing environment, based on the "Second Child and Child-rearing Support Project Plan (established in 2020)", in cooperation with the Board of Education, children who will lead the next generation and families who raise children can play and raise children with peace of mind. We will strive to create an environment where we can do our best. In addition, in order to protect the medical care and health of children, we will continue to free medical expenses up to the age of 18 without setting income restrictions.
In the health examination, in addition to subsidizing the "newborn hearing test" that leads to early detection and treatment of hearing abnormalities in newborns, maternal and child health such as health checkups for pregnant women and infants, newborn visit guidance, and health guidance, infertility and infertility We will continue to provide subsidies for the treatment of illnesses and secure measures for obstetricians and gynecologists.
In addition, we will also carry out a home-visit postpartum care business by midwives according to the needs of users. In addition, we will promote the health promotion of children and reduce the financial burden on parents, such as paying the full amount of voluntary vaccinations for influenza and continuing medical examinations for 5-year-old children. To continue.
(2) The welfare of elderly people, disabled people
In order to ensure that the elderly and people with disabilities can live with peace of mind in the area where they are accustomed to living, we will enhance welfare based on the 8th Postshi Wide Area Comprehensive Long-Term Care Insurance Project Plan (2021, started in 2021), the 8th Elderly Health and Welfare Plan, and the 6th Disability Welfare Plan.
We will support the smooth progress of infection control measures for corona sickness at the special nursing homes for the elderly "Niseko Heights" and "Day Service Center" operated by the Niseko Welfare Association. In addition, the operating expenses of the "home care support office" that supports the "group home Kirari", which is open as a place where elderly people with dementia can live with peace of mind, and creates a care plan (long-term care support plan), etc. Assists a part of.
The "Community Comprehensive Support Center" will support elderly people with problems while coordinating with related organizations, and will implement various preventive projects to maintain their health.
In addition, under the guidance of a dementia specialist, the "Initial Dementia Concentration Support Team", which is responsible for dealing with the increasing number of dementia patients, comprehensively and concentrates initial support for people with dementia and their families. We will continue to support independent living.
The community activity support center "Niseko Seikatsu no Ie" is a facility that plays a central role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty in daytime activities. We will cooperate and coordinate with welfare-related organizations and support a part of facility operating expenses so that the "living support project" can proceed smoothly.
Niseko Town Social Welfare Council is a core organization of Honmachi welfare, such as the promotion of community welfare, the provision of welfare services for the elderly, and the establishment of the "Town Life Support Center", which handles consultation services for dementia, which is on the rise. We are in charge of important activities as a company and will continue to support the operation.
In addition, we will continue to make specific health checkups for people aged 65 and over and people aged 75 and over free of charge, subsidize housing renovation costs based on the long-term care insurance system, etc., and for people with severe disabilities. We carry out taxi use assistance, snow removal support business, etc.
We will support the smooth progress of infection control measures for corona sickness at the special nursing homes for the elderly "Niseko Heights" and "Day Service Center" operated by the Niseko Welfare Association. In addition, the operating expenses of the "home care support office" that supports the "group home Kirari", which is open as a place where elderly people with dementia can live with peace of mind, and creates a care plan (long-term care support plan), etc. Assists a part of.
The "Community Comprehensive Support Center" will support elderly people with problems while coordinating with related organizations, and will implement various preventive projects to maintain their health.
In addition, under the guidance of a dementia specialist, the "Initial Dementia Concentration Support Team", which is responsible for dealing with the increasing number of dementia patients, comprehensively and concentrates initial support for people with dementia and their families. We will continue to support independent living.
The community activity support center "Niseko Seikatsu no Ie" is a facility that plays a central role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty in daytime activities. We will cooperate and coordinate with welfare-related organizations and support a part of facility operating expenses so that the "living support project" can proceed smoothly.
Niseko Town Social Welfare Council is a core organization of Honmachi welfare, such as the promotion of community welfare, the provision of welfare services for the elderly, and the establishment of the "Town Life Support Center", which handles consultation services for dementia, which is on the rise. We are in charge of important activities as a company and will continue to support the operation.
In addition, we will continue to make specific health checkups for people aged 65 and over and people aged 75 and over free of charge, subsidize housing renovation costs based on the long-term care insurance system, etc., and for people with severe disabilities. We carry out taxi use assistance, snow removal support business, etc.
(3) Health promotion
Regarding health promotion, we will focus on businesses related to diet, exercise, mental health, dental health, and lifestyle-related diseases in line with the "Third Health Promotion Plan" (established in 2021). I will continue to do it.
In the vaccination business, we will continue to carry out routine vaccines and voluntary vaccinations for children, vaccinations for adults, antibody tests for wind shin, etc., and we will also proceed with new coronavirus vaccinations while checking national trends. .. In addition, we plan to introduce the vaccine management app, which is being considered by the Mt. Yotei Health Promotion Council, when discussions are complete.
Various classrooms and lectures conducted by health nurses and dietitians will be held in the same way as the previous year, and the "Echinococcus extermination measures" implemented with the cooperation of the townspeople will continue.
In the vaccination business, we will continue to carry out routine vaccines and voluntary vaccinations for children, vaccinations for adults, antibody tests for wind shin, etc., and we will also proceed with new coronavirus vaccinations while checking national trends. .. In addition, we plan to introduce the vaccine management app, which is being considered by the Mt. Yotei Health Promotion Council, when discussions are complete.
Various classrooms and lectures conducted by health nurses and dietitians will be held in the same way as the previous year, and the "Echinococcus extermination measures" implemented with the cooperation of the townspeople will continue.
(4) National health insurance business, medical system
In Honmachi, we are trying to control medical expenses by implementing health promotion, encouraging consultations for various medical examinations, health consultations and visiting guidance, but medical expenses for advanced medical care are increasing year by year.
The National Health Insurance shows the amount of national health insurance tax required by hokkaido Niseko Town based on estimates of medical expenses on all roads, and the "insurance tax rate" is determined based on this amount even in Niseko Town. With regard to the 2022 tax rate (fiscal 2022), the asset allocation has been abolished and the maximum amount of imposition has been increased to 30,000 yen according to the national system.
In addition, with regard to the "insurer effort support grant" issued by the government, the amount of the grant is determined according to the consultation rate of health examinations, etc., so "improvement of the consultation rate" is an urgent issue. .. From the perspective of maintaining health and early detection and treatment of illnesses, we will educate people so that they can undergo a health examination as much as possible.
The National Health Insurance shows the amount of national health insurance tax required by hokkaido Niseko Town based on estimates of medical expenses on all roads, and the "insurance tax rate" is determined based on this amount even in Niseko Town. With regard to the 2022 tax rate (fiscal 2022), the asset allocation has been abolished and the maximum amount of imposition has been increased to 30,000 yen according to the national system.
In addition, with regard to the "insurer effort support grant" issued by the government, the amount of the grant is determined according to the consultation rate of health examinations, etc., so "improvement of the consultation rate" is an urgent issue. .. From the perspective of maintaining health and early detection and treatment of illnesses, we will educate people so that they can undergo a health examination as much as possible.
(5) Securing regional medical care
In order to secure regional medical care, emergency medical care, improve the working environment of doctors, and make up for the deficit in psychiatric care at Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we will continue to support operating expenses, etc. together with Kutchan Town, where the hospital is located, along with the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. I will do it.
In addition, regarding the renovation and maintenance of Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we will bear the maintenance cost in cooperation with the related towns and villages.
Regarding Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as a family doctor for the townspeople, a part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT equipment and X-ray equipment introduced in 2013 is based on the agreement, and is the same as last year. We support.
In addition, regarding the renovation and maintenance of Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we will bear the maintenance cost in cooperation with the related towns and villages.
Regarding Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as a family doctor for the townspeople, a part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT equipment and X-ray equipment introduced in 2013 is based on the agreement, and is the same as last year. We support.
3 Creating environmentally friendly Niseko
For Honmachi, where abundant nature and landscapes support our lives and economic foundations, building a sustainable society in harmony with nature will increase the value of living in Niseko Town and lead to autonomous town development. I think.
As a local government with a resort area blessed with a natural environment whose main industries are agriculture and tourism, we will promote the reduction of the burden on the global environment and aim for a community-based symbiotic society.
As a local government with a resort area blessed with a natural environment whose main industries are agriculture and tourism, we will promote the reduction of the burden on the global environment and aim for a community-based symbiotic society.
(1) Conservation of natural environment and environmental measures
In order to maintain a living in harmony with nature while valuing the beautiful natural environment of Niseko Town, efforts toward the realization of "Environmental Creative City Niseko" based on the Second Basic Environmental Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Implementation Plan, etc. To proceed.
In the area around the foot of Mt. Niseko Annupuri, development plans for tourist facilities are planned in the future. In order to protect and nurture the beautiful nature and landscape resources of Niseko Town, we will operate systems such as the National Park Law, quasi-city planning, Landscape Ordinance, and groundwater conservation regulations to guide the development to "orderly development."
With regard to waste disposal measures, since the seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei cooperate to outsource the solid fuel treatment of combustible waste to a private business operator in Kutchan Town and have been smoothly transitioning, we will proceed with the abolition of general waste disposal sites that have been suspended and consider effective use. In addition, the amount of garbage has been decreasing due to the decrease in the number of tourists entering due to the impact of the new coronavirus last year, but it is expected that the amount of garbage will increase with the recovery of tourists. In order to reduce waste and thoroughly reduce the amount of separate emissions 2020 we will improve the utilization rate of the "garbage sorting app" introduced from the 2020 degree (2020), and we will continue to collect used small home appliances.
The treatment of human waste is carried out at the Yotei Sanitary Center of the Environmental Hygiene Association at the foot of Mt. Yotei, but the current facility is over 50 years old and the facility is severely damaged. Work is underway with the aim of operating the system. With regard to these construction costs, the construction burden of each town and village will be allocated according to the input amount, and along with the effect of reducing the environmental load, measures to reduce the input amount by promoting the switch from the simple flush toilet to the merged septic tank. We will proceed with the examination of.
In the area around the foot of Mt. Niseko Annupuri, development plans for tourist facilities are planned in the future. In order to protect and nurture the beautiful nature and landscape resources of Niseko Town, we will operate systems such as the National Park Law, quasi-city planning, Landscape Ordinance, and groundwater conservation regulations to guide the development to "orderly development."
With regard to waste disposal measures, since the seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei cooperate to outsource the solid fuel treatment of combustible waste to a private business operator in Kutchan Town and have been smoothly transitioning, we will proceed with the abolition of general waste disposal sites that have been suspended and consider effective use. In addition, the amount of garbage has been decreasing due to the decrease in the number of tourists entering due to the impact of the new coronavirus last year, but it is expected that the amount of garbage will increase with the recovery of tourists. In order to reduce waste and thoroughly reduce the amount of separate emissions 2020 we will improve the utilization rate of the "garbage sorting app" introduced from the 2020 degree (2020), and we will continue to collect used small home appliances.
The treatment of human waste is carried out at the Yotei Sanitary Center of the Environmental Hygiene Association at the foot of Mt. Yotei, but the current facility is over 50 years old and the facility is severely damaged. Work is underway with the aim of operating the system. With regard to these construction costs, the construction burden of each town and village will be allocated according to the input amount, and along with the effect of reducing the environmental load, measures to reduce the input amount by promoting the switch from the simple flush toilet to the merged septic tank. We will proceed with the examination of.
(2) Conversion to an autonomous resource-saving society
As a "Eco-Model City" and "SDGs Future City", the town signed the World Chiefs' Pledge / Japan in 2018 with the aim of achieving both environmental impact reduction and regional revitalization, and in order to promote initiatives for sustainable living and urban development in the future, 2020 (2020) has enacted the "Declaration of a Climate Emergency", and in 2021 (2021), we have enacted the Ordinance on the Proper Promotion of Renewable Energy Business and the Ordinance to Promote the Appropriate Use of Bicycles.
This year, in Honmachi, since the energy consumed by buildings such as the use of kerosene during the winter season is large, we aim to enact ordinances to popularize buildings with high energy-saving performance.
This year, in Honmachi, since the energy consumed by buildings such as the use of kerosene during the winter season is large, we aim to enact ordinances to popularize buildings with high energy-saving performance.
(3) Cooperation with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd."
It was selected by the Cabinet Office as the SDGs Future City in 2018, and we are promoting the "NISEKO Lifestyle / Model District Construction Project", which is its core business.
This year, "Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.", which is in charge of the business, is scheduled to start the construction work of the first construction zone. The highly efficient energy-saving design reduces utility costs, reduces the burden of snow removal and management, and supports efforts toward the realization of a comfortable living environment.
In addition, in order to solve regional issues in Honmachi and promote sustainable town development, Niseko Co., Ltd. will discuss guidance to high-performance housing, energy-saving diagnosis of buildings, utilization of regional energy, and environmental education activities for children. We will carry out in collaboration with "Machi".
This year, "Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.", which is in charge of the business, is scheduled to start the construction work of the first construction zone. The highly efficient energy-saving design reduces utility costs, reduces the burden of snow removal and management, and supports efforts toward the realization of a comfortable living environment.
In addition, in order to solve regional issues in Honmachi and promote sustainable town development, Niseko Co., Ltd. will discuss guidance to high-performance housing, energy-saving diagnosis of buildings, utilization of regional energy, and environmental education activities for children. We will carry out in collaboration with "Machi".
(4) Creating a symbiotic forest
Forests are important local resources that make up the natural environment and landscape that form the basis of Niseko Town, and are the ones that bring "richness" to the lives of residents. It is necessary to systematically maintain forests in order to maintain a beautiful landscape and connect them to the future, and it is necessary to add value to timber to circulate the economy and work on forest creation throughout the region. I have.
In order to show the basic idea and direction of forest development in Niseko Town, we formulated the "Forest Vision" last year under the theme of "Forest Creation in Niseko Symbiotic Circulation": 1. Maintenance and conservation of forest environment, 2. Forest resources We will work on creating forests to pass on to future generations by setting the five items of utilization, 3. fostering businesses, 4. utilizing forest space, and 5. disseminating and participating in information as our basic policy.
In order to promote initiatives based on this forest vision, we plan to establish an organization (regional forestry trading company) in collaboration with forest owners and forestry companies within this fiscal year.
In addition, since last year, as human resources who play a part in promoting the forest vision, we have been working to develop human resources by hiring a regional revitalization cooperation team, coordinating with the town forest plan and other forest promotion measures, global warming prevention, national land conservation and We will promote efforts to sustainably demonstrate the multifaceted functions of forests, such as water conservation.
In order to show the basic idea and direction of forest development in Niseko Town, we formulated the "Forest Vision" last year under the theme of "Forest Creation in Niseko Symbiotic Circulation": 1. Maintenance and conservation of forest environment, 2. Forest resources We will work on creating forests to pass on to future generations by setting the five items of utilization, 3. fostering businesses, 4. utilizing forest space, and 5. disseminating and participating in information as our basic policy.
In order to promote initiatives based on this forest vision, we plan to establish an organization (regional forestry trading company) in collaboration with forest owners and forestry companies within this fiscal year.
In addition, since last year, as human resources who play a part in promoting the forest vision, we have been working to develop human resources by hiring a regional revitalization cooperation team, coordinating with the town forest plan and other forest promotion measures, global warming prevention, national land conservation and We will promote efforts to sustainably demonstrate the multifaceted functions of forests, such as water conservation.
4 Foster a rich heart and a unique culture
While working closely with the Board of Education and related organizations, we will promote the creation of an educational environment where children can grow up healthy, and strive to support the development of diverse cultures and sports activities through the independent actions of the townspeople. ..
(1) Enrichment of educational environment
For education, we will support the projects that the Board of Education works on in line with the "Fifth Town Comprehensive Plan," "Town Education Charter," and "Town Education Promotion Basic Plan (Late Measures)."
(2) Promotion of culture and sports
We will support various social education and physical education projects in line with the "7th Medium-Term Social Education Plan" so that anyone can easily participate in cultural activities and become familiar with sports.
In addition, regarding the activities to invite the "Winter Hokkaido Sapporo Olympics and Paralympics", we will cooperate based on the request of Hokkaido and Sapporo City (concluded MICE agreement).
In addition, regarding the activities to invite the "Winter Hokkaido Sapporo Olympics and Paralympics", we will cooperate based on the request of Hokkaido and Sapporo City (concluded MICE agreement).
(3) Promotion of community activities and international exchange
The central warehouse group is appropriate as a facility where townspeople, tourists, visitors, etc. can interact and relax easily, and as a facility that contributes to regional promotion of the town and revitalization of industry, in cooperation with designated managers. We will strive to operate various facilities.
Regarding the local community center developed by the reorganization of the village, in order to reduce the maintenance cost of the designated manager, we plan to implement measures to reduce electricity charges with the cooperation of the new electric power company this year as well.
In the exchange project by the international exchange staff (CIR), 18 CIRs including active members have been active so far, and support work for cultural exchange with townspeople, tourist information and attracting tourists for foreigners, and multilingualization of the town's public relations media. We are engaged in a wide range of international exchange activities, such as taking on the role of.
This year, with the support of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), five international exchange members (three continuous and two new) will be assigned to promote understanding of multicultural coexistence and various international exchanges. We will support the business.
Regarding the local community center developed by the reorganization of the village, in order to reduce the maintenance cost of the designated manager, we plan to implement measures to reduce electricity charges with the cooperation of the new electric power company this year as well.
In the exchange project by the international exchange staff (CIR), 18 CIRs including active members have been active so far, and support work for cultural exchange with townspeople, tourist information and attracting tourists for foreigners, and multilingualization of the town's public relations media. We are engaged in a wide range of international exchange activities, such as taking on the role of.
This year, with the support of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), five international exchange members (three continuous and two new) will be assigned to promote understanding of multicultural coexistence and various international exchanges. We will support the business.
5 Supporting safe and secure living
We will continue to work on enhancing disaster prevention measures and comprehensively improving the living and social infrastructure so that the townspeople can live with peace of mind.
(1) Disaster prevention / crisis management measures
In recent years, earthquakes and natural disasters have occurred all over the country. In Honmachi, based on the "Niseko Town Regional Disaster Prevention Plan", "Resilience Regional Plan", "Business Continuity Plan (BCP Plan)", etc., while ensuring the crisis management system as a local government, including the maintenance of disaster prevention related equipment We will continue to take measures to improve disaster prevention and mitigation functions.
In addition, we will continue to consider the situation of corona disasters this year as well, and work to create a voluntary disaster prevention organization with the cooperation of disaster prevention drills and residents' associations.
Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, we will continue to strive to provide information to the townspeople in close cooperation with the national government, Hokkaido, related local governments, etc., based on the "Town Area Disaster Prevention Plan / Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan".
Last year, it took four years to complete the new government office building with a disaster prevention center function. In the event of a disaster, we will contribute to the safe and secure living of the townspeople as a base for disaster prevention measures, and at the same time, we will make arrangements to make it a friendly new government building that the townspeople can easily use.
Regarding firefighting operations, we will work to strengthen our firefighting capabilities in collaboration with the Yoteiyama Roku Firefighting Association, and work toward the development of the Niseko Branch Firefighting Office.
In addition, we will continue to consider the situation of corona disasters this year as well, and work to create a voluntary disaster prevention organization with the cooperation of disaster prevention drills and residents' associations.
Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, we will continue to strive to provide information to the townspeople in close cooperation with the national government, Hokkaido, related local governments, etc., based on the "Town Area Disaster Prevention Plan / Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan".
Last year, it took four years to complete the new government office building with a disaster prevention center function. In the event of a disaster, we will contribute to the safe and secure living of the townspeople as a base for disaster prevention measures, and at the same time, we will make arrangements to make it a friendly new government building that the townspeople can easily use.
Regarding firefighting operations, we will work to strengthen our firefighting capabilities in collaboration with the Yoteiyama Roku Firefighting Association, and work toward the development of the Niseko Branch Firefighting Office.
(2) Enhancement of information infrastructure
Community FM "Radio Niseko" plays a major role as a means of providing information in the event of a disaster.
In addition, in normal times, we are disseminating various information rooted in the lives of the townspeople and the needs of tourists, such as administrative information, various groups in the town, sightseeing events, avalanche accident prevention information in Niseko rules, etc. It is an indispensable source of information for the community.
Currently, we are considering relocating the transmission station (currently Niseko Heliport) to prevent hearing loss (disaster countermeasures) for radio, and we will propose a relocation cost budget when the feasibility is foreseen.
In addition, in normal times, we are disseminating various information rooted in the lives of the townspeople and the needs of tourists, such as administrative information, various groups in the town, sightseeing events, avalanche accident prevention information in Niseko rules, etc. It is an indispensable source of information for the community.
Currently, we are considering relocating the transmission station (currently Niseko Heliport) to prevent hearing loss (disaster countermeasures) for radio, and we will propose a relocation cost budget when the feasibility is foreseen.
(3) Improvement of living environments and promotion of settlement
Niseko Machi Co., Ltd. is promoting the SDGs block project in order to alleviate the chronic housing shortage that has been a long-standing regional issue in Honmachi. We will proceed with the examination of such things.
In addition, we will continue to subsidize construction costs for private high-performance rental housing, and subsidies for energy-saving housing renovation and seismic retrofitting, and this year we will review the Niseko Town Living Life Basic Plan and the national government. Utilizing the subsidy system, we will carry out long-life improvement work for Hondori A housing complex No. 4.
In order to solve and revitalize regional issues in Niseko Town and promote settlement, we will continue to hire regional revitalization cooperation teams and secure leaders to promote self-government creation.
In addition, with the cooperation of the designated manager who is the main operator of the central warehouse group, we will continue to strive to promote settlement by enhancing the telework function, the exchange base, and the function as a consultation desk for emigration and settlement.
In addition, we will continue to subsidize construction costs for private high-performance rental housing, and subsidies for energy-saving housing renovation and seismic retrofitting, and this year we will review the Niseko Town Living Life Basic Plan and the national government. Utilizing the subsidy system, we will carry out long-life improvement work for Hondori A housing complex No. 4.
In order to solve and revitalize regional issues in Niseko Town and promote settlement, we will continue to hire regional revitalization cooperation teams and secure leaders to promote self-government creation.
In addition, with the cooperation of the designated manager who is the main operator of the central warehouse group, we will continue to strive to promote settlement by enhancing the telework function, the exchange base, and the function as a consultation desk for emigration and settlement.
(4) Maintenance of road transport network
Many lines have been in use for more than several decades since the construction of the town roads, and the pavement has deteriorated and the guard fences have been damaged. We are striving for proper maintenance while making good use of it.
In addition, regarding the maintenance of the town road this year, we aim to start the "town road junior high school street extension work" and complete the "town road station square west line 3 sidewalk maintenance work". In addition, for bridges, continuing from last year, we will carry out implementation design of "bridge longevity inspection consignment work", "Ogawabashi along the town road Makarigawa", and "forest bridge on the town road No. 3". In addition to maintenance and repair work such as "Machido Onsen Moiwa Bridge Repair Work", "Machido Kurokawa Old National Highway No. 1 Bridge Repair Work", and Forest Road "Slope Repair Work", road gutters and guards We will also proceed with construction such as cable installation.
Regarding snow removal during the winter, we will strive to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of the townspeople.
In addition, regarding the maintenance of the town road this year, we aim to start the "town road junior high school street extension work" and complete the "town road station square west line 3 sidewalk maintenance work". In addition, for bridges, continuing from last year, we will carry out implementation design of "bridge longevity inspection consignment work", "Ogawabashi along the town road Makarigawa", and "forest bridge on the town road No. 3". In addition to maintenance and repair work such as "Machido Onsen Moiwa Bridge Repair Work", "Machido Kurokawa Old National Highway No. 1 Bridge Repair Work", and Forest Road "Slope Repair Work", road gutters and guards We will also proceed with construction such as cable installation.
Regarding snow removal during the winter, we will strive to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(5) Securing regional traffic
Regarding the support for "mutual assistance transportation" that has been implemented since 2019 to optimize the means of transportation in the town and the operation test of the "Niseko Area Circuit Bus", we will expand the business content based on the impact of the corona disaster. to continue.
Regarding measures to secure regional traffic along the Hakodate Line, which will be separated from Hokkaido Railway Company due to the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, the 12th Hokkaido Shinkansen Parallel Conventional Line Countermeasures Council Yoichi Block was held on February 3rd. At the meeting, it was confirmed that the local governments along the railway lines between Oshamambe and Yoichi (excluding Yoichi Town and Otaru City) had no choice but to switch buses.
This year, we plan to hold discussions to build sustainable public transportation using buses.
Regarding expressways, we request the government to promote the investigation of the "Rankoshi-Kutchan section" and the remaining "Kuromatsunai-Rankoshi section" of the Hokkaido Crossing Expressway, which is being evaluated at the planning stage.
Regarding measures to secure regional traffic along the Hakodate Line, which will be separated from Hokkaido Railway Company due to the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, the 12th Hokkaido Shinkansen Parallel Conventional Line Countermeasures Council Yoichi Block was held on February 3rd. At the meeting, it was confirmed that the local governments along the railway lines between Oshamambe and Yoichi (excluding Yoichi Town and Otaru City) had no choice but to switch buses.
This year, we plan to hold discussions to build sustainable public transportation using buses.
Regarding expressways, we request the government to promote the investigation of the "Rankoshi-Kutchan section" and the remaining "Kuromatsunai-Rankoshi section" of the Hokkaido Crossing Expressway, which is being evaluated at the planning stage.
(6) Unoccupied house measures
Based on the Act on Special Measures Concerning Promotion of Measures for Unoccupied Houses, the town has formulated a "Countermeasure Plan for Unoccupied Houses, etc." It corresponds.
Going forward, we will continue to work with the Niseko Real Estate Industry Association to properly manage buildings by curbing the increase in poorly managed buildings and promoting the utilization of villas and vacant houses.
Going forward, we will continue to work with the Niseko Real Estate Industry Association to properly manage buildings by curbing the increase in poorly managed buildings and promoting the utilization of villas and vacant houses.
(7) Water and sewage
In the water supply business, we are promoting the renewal of water pipe facilities as a measure against the aging of facilities from 2020 degrees (FISCAL 2020), and this fiscal year we will start water pipe renewal work in the Soga area and water pipe renewal work in urban areas.
In the city area, we will carry out a survey design to newly expand the amount of water and water distribution facilities.
Regarding the sewerage business, in order to properly renew and maintain the facilities, based on the "Sewerage Business Stock Management Plan", from this year to the 7th year of Oriwa (2025), the sewerage facilities, mechanical and electrical equipment will be provided by the national subsidy project. We will proceed with the renewal work.
In the SDGs block, we will proceed with the construction of a new sewer pipe in a part of the block prior to road and water works.
In addition, the government has requested that the government shift from a special account to a public corporate accounting by the end of 2023 fiscal 2023 for the simple water supply business, sewerage business, and agricultural village drainage business currently conducted under special accounts, and we will continue to proceed with the transition to "public enterprise accounting" as before last fiscal year.
In the city area, we will carry out a survey design to newly expand the amount of water and water distribution facilities.
Regarding the sewerage business, in order to properly renew and maintain the facilities, based on the "Sewerage Business Stock Management Plan", from this year to the 7th year of Oriwa (2025), the sewerage facilities, mechanical and electrical equipment will be provided by the national subsidy project. We will proceed with the renewal work.
In the SDGs block, we will proceed with the construction of a new sewer pipe in a part of the block prior to road and water works.
In addition, the government has requested that the government shift from a special account to a public corporate accounting by the end of 2023 fiscal 2023 for the simple water supply business, sewerage business, and agricultural village drainage business currently conducted under special accounts, and we will continue to proceed with the transition to "public enterprise accounting" as before last fiscal year.
6 Creating a foundation for administrative and financial considerations for the future
We will promote various plans such as "comprehensive town plan" and "comprehensive strategy for self-government creation", and strive for efficient and effective administrative and financial management by effectively utilizing the administrative assets and resources owned by the town.
(1) Town development and administrative and financial administration by comprehensive plan
Based on the "Fifth Comprehensive Plan" formulated in 2012, we have been promoting various projects aiming at "Environmental Creative City Niseko", but until the end of the planning period, there are only two years left. From this year, we will verify various office work projects and survey the needs of residents to create the necessary basic materials for the creation of new plans.
Regarding the hometown development donation system, from the perspective of expanding the related population as set forth in the comprehensive strategy for self-government and revitalization, we will make the use of the "hometown juminhyo (certificate of residence)" more widely known, and the thoughts of the donors will be connected to the community, which is attractive. We will endeavor to disseminate information and interact with each other so that we can develop into town development.
In addition, we are considering the introduction of a system that enables hometown tax payment and linking with local currencies for a limited time during stay using smartphones, and we plan to make additional budget proposals when it becomes feasible. ..
Regarding the hometown development donation system, from the perspective of expanding the related population as set forth in the comprehensive strategy for self-government and revitalization, we will make the use of the "hometown juminhyo (certificate of residence)" more widely known, and the thoughts of the donors will be connected to the community, which is attractive. We will endeavor to disseminate information and interact with each other so that we can develop into town development.
In addition, we are considering the introduction of a system that enables hometown tax payment and linking with local currencies for a limited time during stay using smartphones, and we plan to make additional budget proposals when it becomes feasible. ..
(2) Promotion of autonomous creation
Based on the "City, People, and Work Creation Law," we formulated the "Second Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomous Creation" in March 2020, and are promoting various businesses.
At present, the population is changing to the expected size, but in the future, we will take measures to counter population decline and strengthen the regional economic cycle, taking into account changes in social conditions and consistency with related plans. We will promote.
In addition, while valuing partnerships with companies, we will strive to secure financial resources and expand our human network by utilizing the corporate version of hometown tax payment.
At present, the population is changing to the expected size, but in the future, we will take measures to counter population decline and strengthen the regional economic cycle, taking into account changes in social conditions and consistency with related plans. We will promote.
In addition, while valuing partnerships with companies, we will strive to secure financial resources and expand our human network by utilizing the corporate version of hometown tax payment.
(3) Planned public facility management
Based on the "Comprehensive Management Plan for Public Facilities" and "Individual Facility Plan" reviewed last year, we will endeavor to implement appropriate management such as systematic maintenance and repair, extension of life, review of facility management and consideration of abolition.
In addition, we will consider the effective use of assets owned by the town, such as selling and lending, and strive to maintain the financial soundness of the town.
When developing facilities, we will emphasize "life cycle costs" and promote the development of social infrastructure with an eye on the future while making maximum use of various support systems of the country, including compactification and integration of facilities. increase.
In addition, we will consider the effective use of assets owned by the town, such as selling and lending, and strive to maintain the financial soundness of the town.
When developing facilities, we will emphasize "life cycle costs" and promote the development of social infrastructure with an eye on the future while making maximum use of various support systems of the country, including compactification and integration of facilities. increase.
(4) Promotion of wide-area administration
Regarding wide-area administration, we will proceed with examinations so that the functions of the Goshi Wide-area Union, which is responsible for tax delinquency settlement, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and administrative dissatisfaction examination committee, will be more fully utilized.
In addition, the Yoteisanroku Fire Fighting Association and the Yoteisanroku Environmental Sanitation Association will continue discussions with the constituent towns and villages regarding visualization of the burden of common expenses and the reduction and efficiency of operating expenses.
I have mentioned the basic policy on the execution of the town administration at the 2022 degree (FISCAL 2022), and based on the principle of action of "fairness, speed, and compassion", which is my basic stance, I will invest in children who will lead the next generation and expand an environment that is easy to raise children, and Niseko Town We will strive to create a vibrant Niseko where children's smiles shine through three cycles in order for
In addition, the Yoteisanroku Fire Fighting Association and the Yoteisanroku Environmental Sanitation Association will continue discussions with the constituent towns and villages regarding visualization of the burden of common expenses and the reduction and efficiency of operating expenses.
I have mentioned the basic policy on the execution of the town administration at the 2022 degree (FISCAL 2022), and based on the principle of action of "fairness, speed, and compassion", which is my basic stance, I will invest in children who will lead the next generation and expand an environment that is easy to raise children, and Niseko Town We will strive to create a vibrant Niseko where children's smiles shine through three cycles in order for
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