Public information Niseko April issue [No. 732] text version
Special feature 2023 town work policy
A new year has started.
The town and the board of education decided on the budget for the new fiscal year at the regular assembly in March, and clarified the "town administration policy" and "education administration policy", which are the policies for community development this year.
This month, I would like to inform you about this policy.
For detailed budgets for 2023 degrees, please see "Jobs You Want to Know More 2023" to be distributed in May.
The town and the board of education decided on the budget for the new fiscal year at the regular assembly in March, and clarified the "town administration policy" and "education administration policy", which are the policies for community development this year.
This month, I would like to inform you about this policy.
For detailed budgets for 2023 degrees, please see "Jobs You Want to Know More 2023" to be distributed in May.
Town administration enforcement policy
Honmachi became independent from Makkari Village in November 1901 (Meiji 34), established the Tocho Office in Motomachi, and was able to repeat 120 years of progress in November 2021 (2021). The 120th anniversary ceremony was scheduled to be held in this year, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we decided to reduce the number of times after several postponements in the Commemoration Ceremony of 120. Through these circumstances, the 100th anniversary of the opening of Niseko Town was held in February this year Commemoration CeremonyFor the 20 years since the "Ceremony", we held a simple "Certificate of Appreciation Presentation Ceremony" to those who have contributed to community development and other meritorious achievements, marking the 120th anniversary of the event.
Thanks to the support of the townspeople so far, the population has been at a low of 4,483 in 1990, and has continued to increase slightly in recent years, reaching a level of around 5,000. In addition, we were able to see an increase in town tax revenue of about 300 million yen, such as the advance of excellent companies into Niseko Town. As a result, out of 926 towns and villages nationwide, the rate of increase in individual inhabitant tax was 7th, the rate of increase in corporate tax was 11th, and the number of business establishments was 6th. In terms of (educational immigration), the Nihon Keizai Shimbun has published data that ranked No. 1 among towns and villages in Hokkaido.
Now, the infection of the new coronavirus that has hit the world has entered the era of "with coronavirus" in which we have no choice but to continue dealing with infectious diseases without seeing the end of the infection. On February 25, 20 2020 20, Honmachi also established the "Crisis Management Headquarters for the Spread of the New Coronavirus Infection," and three years have passed since these measures were taken. During this time, thanks to the understanding and cooperation of the townspeople and town council members, we have been able to take various measures such as infection prevention, economic measures, and livelihood support, and we have been able to reach the present day. I believe that the heartache of the managers and workers of tourism-related businesses such as restaurants and accommodation businesses has been very difficult. Amid the mood of easing infection prevention since the end of last year, I am pleased that we are gradually beginning to see positive signs, such as the recovery in the number of tourists entering Honmachi.
On the other hand, last year, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine, causing great anxiety in the world and triggering a global food crisis. We are continuing our atrocious and stupid war crimes. Our lives are in the midst of great life and daily anxiety, such as the current situation where we are unable to escape from this economic uncertainty and pandemic, but looking ahead to the future, we are flexibly working on community development projects with the promotion of various plans in Honmachi in mind. I will come.
In the town administration policy of the year before last and last year, I said that today's society surrounding us is currently facing three major issues that must be resolved. The first is to shift from a society that prioritizes economic rationality to the creation of a “sympathetic capital society” that values human dignity. Reduction of environmental pollution” and “Climate change countermeasures”, we are working on these based on the comprehensive plan based on the self-government comprehensive strategy, Eco-Model City action plan, and the SDGs future city plan.
In the new fiscal year, along with the development of sustainable living infrastructure, as a city where Takeo Arishima's motto "mutual aid" lives on, we will expand the environment that makes it easier to raise children, including "free medical expenses for children". We will strive to create a town where the elderly people who built the town can live with peace of mind.
In addition, regarding the invitation of companies that have been promoted so far, we will strengthen the invitation activities on the premise of "quality companies" that sympathize with Honcho's town development and meet the philosophy of Niseko Town 's environmental creation city.
Regarding the "land of unknown owner" that we have been requesting the national government to date, we are requesting the establishment of a law that allows the ownership to be transferred to a local government that wishes to do so, as well as the development of a water resource conservation area designated by the local government. We will continue to request the national government to establish legislation that allows local governments to regulate. In addition, in Niseko Town, regarding the development of water supply facilities to reduce future risks, such as switching to earthquake-resistant pipes for water supply pipes and water supply pipes, a support system as part of the national resilience policy promoted by the country. I intend to make a proposal to expand or establish a
In addition, regarding the "government subsidies for housing renovations that contribute to health and energy conservation," which we have been working on since last year with many stakeholders, coordination is currently underway with the government ministries and agencies to budget for energy-saving renovations of houses. In addition, we plan to promote efforts for high airtightness, high heat insulation, and energy saving in houses in conjunction with Honcho. In addition, regarding the redevelopment of roadside stations, we will continue to establish a support system for the government through the National Roadside Station Liaison Committee.
2023 year (2023), we will bring together the wisdom of the townspeople, town councilors, and municipal staff who are professionals in self-government, and bring together the "Constitution of Japan" and " Cherishing the philosophy of Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development", We intend to advance the town administration so as not to postpone various issues.
Basic idea of budget execution
In 2022, the spread of the new coronavirus will continue, restricting economic activities and activities in the lives of residents, and the town's efforts such as canceling events held in the town. However, in 2023, the government decided to change the classification of COVID-19 from category 2 to category 5, and gradually returned to normal. We are moving in the direction of improving the social environment for In 2023, we will continue to implement measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in cooperation with the national government, and we will also promote efforts to restore the impoverished economy, even if only a little.
In order to develop a sustainable social infrastructure that supports the life of Honcho, the concept of "practicing self-government" listed in the "Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development Town Development" and the five principles listed in the 5th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan "Environmental Creation City Niseko" Based on the vision of the future, we will continue to enhance our approach to community development that we have cultivated so far. In addition, we will strive to promote various measures that contribute to the sustainable development of the town, and steadily implement various plans such as the "Autonomy Creation Comprehensive Strategy", "SDGs Future City Plan", and "Eco-Model City Action Plan".
In the fiscal 2023 budget, tax revenue, which had decreased significantly due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, is on a recovery trend, but it has not yet returned to the previous level. Although there were clerical projects that forced us to reduce the annual expenditure budget, we ask for your understanding as the budget is based on a comprehensive consideration of the financial balance.
As a basic policy for budget compilation, for investment projects with a large budget scale, taking into consideration the urgency of the project and the superiority of the financial burden, etc.
1. Reliable promotion and completion of ongoing business
2. Prepare for future sustainable development
3. Development of social infrastructure that supports safety and security
4. Development of child-rearing and educational facilities
5. Improvement of livability and preparation for future sustainable development
Based on the bond issuance plan and financial situation, we are prioritizing and compiling the budget with a long-term perspective in mind to prioritize and systematically implement administrative projects. increase.
Main projects include "renewal of water supply facilities", "maintenance of water supply sources", "enhancement of child-rearing environment such as family support project and development of educational environment", and "improvement of living environment in public housing". We have budgeted for the detailed design work of the new fire department building to be built on the site of the former government building.
In terms of agricultural promotion, the government-run emergency farmland restructuring project is in its 11th year, and the Kiseikai will continue to request that the project budget be secured. We will continue to provide support utilizing the national system in order to alleviate the In terms of tourism promotion, while providing support for the recovery of tourism demand, in anticipation of the end of the new coronavirus infection, we will attract tourists and achieve the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) standards, which are said to be the SDGs for tourism. We will proceed with the initiatives we aimed for and the introduction of an accommodation tax with the aim of becoming a sustainable tourist destination.
In addition, in all major policies, we will strive to execute the budget with an eye on the future of the town, and will pay attention to further increase the "practice of self-government" while ensuring financial soundness.
Development of key policies
1 Toward the establishment of a sustainable regional economy
We will strive to develop endogenous industries that make use of the rich natural environment of Niseko Town, promote collaboration between agriculture, tourism, and commerce and industry, and utilize the energy that exists in the region and the circulation of the economy within the region. In addition, we will promote efforts toward self-sustaining local economies through various collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that share and empathize with the philosophy of urban development.
(1) Promotion of agriculture and dairy farming
The global spread of the coronavirus and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have created an unstable social situation. The situation surrounding agricultural (dairy farming) management is becoming increasingly severe, such as the reduction of management stabilization measures and the adjustment of sugar beet production. I'm here.
Currently, in response to the increasing food security risks, global environmental problems, and expansion of overseas markets, the Japanese government has enacted the Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, which has passed 20 years since its enactment. In addition to proceeding with consideration for the revision of the 2021 as a pillar of the national agricultural policy.
Based on these national agricultural policies, the town will continue to promote clean agriculture and recycling-oriented agriculture, and will work to establish a crop rotation system based on soil preparation. In order to promote this, with the cooperation of related organizations, we will consider the way of agricultural production suitable for Honmachi. At the same time, we believe that it is important to secure sales channels that make use of our strengths as a tourist resort based on the technical capabilities that enable the production of multiple items, which is a feature of Honcho agriculture.
On the other hand, however, along with the aging of agricultural workers, in addition to the existing shortage of human resources, there is a remarkable rise in employment costs due to the impact of wage increases in the regional tourism industry. The introduction of machinery has also become important. For this reason, we will promote measures to secure human resources, taking into account the stable acceptance of foreign trainees and measures to secure a collaborative labor force in the JA Yotei area.
This year, we will continue to support the sustainability of agriculture suitable for Niseko Town while utilizing the national system, such as improving the management environment for agriculture and strengthening the management structure.
In 2023, we will continue to strive to conserve prime farmland with the “National Emergency Farmland Restructuring Project” as the core, and promote initiatives for the “Green Food System Strategy” while promoting safe and secure “clean farming” that is in harmony with the environment. Agriculture", accumulation of farmland utilization, development of agricultural infrastructure, promotion of highly profitable farming, measures to foster farmers, promotion of 6th industrialization, etc., and promotion of initiatives to improve farmer incomes. I will continue. In addition, in order to carry out diversified and sustainable agriculture, along with the continuation of the yes-clean rice cultivation support system, measures for improving the soil such as subsidies for ripe compost and encouraging green manure crops, measures for regional branding of local products in collaboration with tourism, We will continue to work on supporting the sixth industrialization and the introduction of new cultivation techniques.
(2) Promotion of tourism
In 2022 degree (FY2022), there was the arrival of the seventh wave due to the highly infectious mutant new coronavirus, but with the start of projects such as nationwide travel support, tourists were gradually returning to Honmachi. In addition, the Niseko Resort Tourism Association has strengthened the acceptance of educational tours as part of its landing-type travel development project, and the number of overnight guests has recovered significantly, and the number of tourists from overseas is gradually recovering.
From 2021, the town has started efforts to create a sustainable tourist area in line with the standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Together with Kyoto City and others, it was selected for the second consecutive year since the year before last in the "Top 100 Sustainable Tourist Destinations in the World" sponsored by Green Destinations. In 2022, it was awarded the "Best Tourism Village" award by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an "excellent example of a tourist destination in the world." In recognition of these series of initiatives, we were able to obtain the honor of being the only municipality to receive the "Commendation from the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency" last October.
As a “sustainable tourist destination” that is attracting worldwide attention, in order to increase its recognition both in Japan and overseas, and to continue to choose Niseko Town as a travel destination, in 2021 We will promote initiatives based on the formulated "Tourism Promotion Vision" and will promote the introduction of an "accommodation tax" as a financial resource to prepare the environment as a sustainable tourist destination. In addition, since last year, we will continue to propose the creation of a "digital nomad visa" that we have requested to the government.
With Kutchan Town and Rankoshi Town, the "Niseko Tourism Area", which is being worked on in a wide area, is a place to solve and practice many common issues such as the future image of transportation within the area, the promotion system for businesses in the area, and the utilization of hot springs. We will work together to ensure that
This fiscal year, we will continue to work with related local governments and private organizations such as the Niseko area and the foot of Mt. We will continue to work together.
In order to maintain a snow resort where tourists can feel safe, safety measures are important. We are doing this in cooperation with institutions. The town is actively promoting safety measures for winter mountains, such as supporting the development of human resources for avalanche research institutes. Together, we will strengthen our support for the avalanche research institute.
Regarding the redevelopment of the "Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza", which was designed last year, we are currently strongly requesting the government to establish a financial support system specializing in the redevelopment of the roadside station. increase. In the future, we will make comprehensive decisions on maintenance, etc., taking into account the securing of this financial resource and the situation of highway interchanges currently being considered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
(3) Promotion of commerce and industry and labor measures
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the local economy has been greatly impoverished, and the impact on commercial and industrial businesses has been particularly large. In light of these difficult circumstances, the town would like to take on the challenge of introducing the "specified regional development business cooperative system" institutionalized by the government in cooperation with immigration promotion measures. In addition, based on the "Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Ordinance" established in 2022, we will support the activities of Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is the core organization for the promotion of commerce and industry. We will continue to support small-scale entrepreneurs, such as holding business seminars and operating consultation desks for entrepreneurs, and aim to improve the vitality of local communities by cultivating diverse entrepreneurs.
This year, we will continue to actively promote activities to attract companies, and aim to expand them based on securing business entities that are lacking in the region and sustaining the economic cycle within the region.
In addition, we will continue to support the "Kids Card Business" run by the Kira Card Association, and strive to increase consumption within the region by increasing contact points between local stores, consumers, and tourism businesses. In addition, we will support efforts to enable early cooperation and operation with “e-travel tax payment” and the new sympathetic local currency “Niseko eumo” so that hometown tax payment will lead to regional economic revitalization.
Regarding consumer measures, the function of the "Yotei Regional Consumer Affairs Consultation Desk" set up in seven nearby towns and villages, including Niseko Town, will be more effective so that the townspeople will not suffer due to unfair solicitation. We will continue to expand our consultation activities and promote PR and enlightenment activities.
2 Creating a city where everyone can live in good health and with a smile
In order to create a society where all of the townspeople can live healthy and fulfilling lives, we aim to solve various issues such as health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education. We will promote various initiatives from a strategic perspective.
(1) child rearing support
We will work with the Board of Education to create an environment where children, who will lead the next generation, can play and learn with peace of mind, and where parents can lively raise their children.
In addition, taking advantage of the fact that Honmachi has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Committee for UNICEF as a "child-friendly town development practice municipality", we will continue to work on "children's participation in town development" based on Article 11 of the Basic Town Development Ordinance. We will continue to take into consideration the human rights of children so that each and every child can develop their potential and grow healthily.
In terms of improving the child-rearing environment, we will continue to make medical care free for all children up to the age of 18, and from this fiscal year, we will provide escort-type consultation support and economic support through the national childbirth and child-rearing support subsidy system. increase. In addition to holding three interviews from the time of notification of pregnancy, we will provide 50,000 yen for each time of pregnancy and childbirth, and provide economic support and create an environment where pregnant women and families with children can give birth and raise children with peace of mind. .
In addition, we will continue to implement health checkups for children, maternal and child health programs, and medical care for premature babies.
(2) The welfare of elderly people, disabled people
The 8th Shiribeshi Wide Area Union Nursing Care Insurance Business Plan, the 8th Elderly Health and Welfare Plan, Based on the 3rd Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities and the 6th Welfare Plan for Disabled Persons, we are working to improve welfare.
Part of the operating expenses will be subsidized for the "elderly group home Kirari" operated by the Niseko Welfare Association and the "home care support office" that creates care plans (nursing care support plans). In addition, in order to improve the management soundness of the Niseko Fukushikai, we conducted an analysis survey last year with the aim of improving management, and this year we will cooperate with the Niseko Fukushikai to make improvements.
At the "Regional Comprehensive Support Center", in cooperation with related organizations, we will support elderly people who have problems and implement preventive projects to maintain their health. In addition, the “Initial Intensive Support Team for Dementia,” which is responsible for dealing with dementia patients, who are increasing year by year, provides comprehensive and concentrated initial support to people with dementia and their families under the guidance of dementia specialists. We will continue to support independent living.
Regarding the community activity support center "Niseko Life House", it is a facility that plays a central role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty in daytime activities. In order to ensure that the "Regional Life Support Project" proceeds smoothly, we will support part of the operating costs in cooperation with welfare-related organizations.
The Social Welfare Council is responsible for important activities as a welfare promotion organization, such as promoting community welfare, providing welfare services for the elderly, and establishing the Town Life Support Center, which is responsible for consultation services for dementia, which is on the rise. We will provide operational support for In addition, we will start work towards the formulation of the "Elderly Person Health and Welfare Plan" and the "Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities/Disability Welfare Plan" that will start in 2024.
(3) Health promotion
Regarding health promotion, based on the "Third Health Promotion Plan", we will mainly carry out projects related to diet, exercise, mental health, dental health and lifestyle-related diseases.
In the vaccination project, we will continue to vaccinate children, and for general inoculations, we will continue to implement tests such as rubella antibody tests. In addition, regarding cervical cancer vaccines, we continue to provide regular vaccinations (from the first year of junior high school to the first year of high school) and catch-up vaccinations (from the second year of high school to the age of 26). will do.
Regarding the health checkup business, in order to improve the health checkup rate, we will newly implement a business that gives Kira points to those who have undergone specific health checkups and various cancer screenings, and hold health classes and lectures. We will also continue the "echinococcal extermination measures" that are being implemented with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(4) National health insurance business, medical system
Based on medical cost estimates for all of Hokkaido, Hokkaido indicates the total amount and tax rate of national health insurance tax required in Niseko Town, and the town determines the "insurance tax rate" based on this. The tax rate for 2023 is 0.91% lower for income, 4,491 yen higher for per capita rate, and 3,415 yen lower for per capita rate. is increasing. In addition, about specific medical examination with National Health Insurance, we give kira point to person who had a medical examination and will try for medical examination person to increase even a little.
(5) Securing regional medical care
In order to compensate for the deficits of Kutchan Kosei Hospital in areas such as regional medical care, securing emergency medical care, and psychiatric care, we will support Kutchan Town, where the hospital is located, and the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei for operating expenses. Regarding renovation and maintenance, we will bear the maintenance cost in cooperation with related municipalities.
In addition, for Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as a home doctor for the townspeople, part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT and X-ray equipment introduced in 2013 will be supported based on the agreement. I will
3 Creation of eco-friendly Niseko
For Honmachi, where rich nature and landscapes support our lives and economic foundations, we believe that building a sustainable society in harmony with nature will increase the value of Niseko Town and lead to autonomous town development. I'm here.
As a resort area where agriculture and tourism are the main industries and where people can be proud to live, we aim to reduce the burden on the global environment, realize a decarbonized society, and respond to climate change, while at the same time building a recycling society with a local economy. We will strive to achieve both.
(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.
Development plans for tourism facilities, etc. are planned in the future, starting with the area around the foot of Landscape Ordinance Annupuri in Niseko. We will properly operate systems such as the Groundwater Conservation Ordinance and strive to induce "orderly development."
Regarding waste disposal measures, the seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei are working together to outsource the processing of combustible waste to solid fuel to a private business operator in Kutchan Town. Volume is expected to increase.
Since 2020, the town has been operating a "garbage separation app service" that can be used on smartphones, etc., in order to reduce the amount of garbage and thoroughly separate and discharge it. In addition to diligently disseminating information on the above, in recent years, the cost of waste disposal has increased, and the financial burden on the town is steadily increasing. To do.
Night soil is being treated at the Yotei Sanroku Environmental Sanitation Association Yotei Hygiene Center. Aiming to start operation, we are preparing various plans.
(2) Transformation into self-sustaining resource saving society
As an "Eco-Model City" and "SDGs future city," the town aims to reduce environmental impact while revitalizing the region, and has been promoting initiatives for sustainable living and community development into the future. In 2018, the “Global Covenant of Mayors/Japan” was signed, in 2020, the “Climate Emergency Declaration” was issued, and in 2021, “ We have enacted an ordinance for the proper promotion of renewable energy projects and an ordinance to promote the proper use of bicycles. This fiscal year, in order to promote environmental policies, we formulated the "Third Environmental Basic Plan," "Decarbonization Action Plan," and "Local Government Action Plan." We aim to enact the ordinance as soon as possible.
(3) Cooperation with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd."
In 2018, it was selected by the government as an SDGs future city, and we are working on the NISEKO life / model district "Niseko Mirai", which is the core business. This fiscal year, we are planning to build a rental housing as a wooden collective housing with energy saving, high airtightness and high heat insulation, and we aim to complete it in March 2024. We will support efforts that will serve as a model for the realization of a healthy, comfortable and comfortable living environment that reduces utility costs, reduces the burden of snow removal and management.
In addition, we will promote diverse collaboration based on the environment, promote decarbonization and regional revitalization, and promote sustainable town development together with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd.".
(4) Promotion of forestry
Forests are important local resources that make up the natural environment and scenery that form the foundation of towns, and they bring “richness” to the lives of residents. In order to maintain the beautiful landscape and pass it on to the future, it is necessary to systematically develop it, add value to wood, circulate the economy, and work on forest development with the whole community.
This year, in line with the "Niseko Town Forest Vision", which shows the basic philosophy and direction of the town's forest development in 2021, we will promote concrete forest development to pass on to future generations. We will support the company that was launched, and strive to develop and train human resources and work on wood education so that the town's rich forest resources can be communicated to the townspeople and utilized. In addition, we will coordinate with Niseko Town forest maintenance plan and other measures, promote efforts to promote forestry so that the multifaceted functions of the forest can be sustained, and promote private forest maintenance and planting in town-owned forests. We will strive to manage cultivating projects, maintenance of work paths, etc.
4 Cultivate a rich heart and unique culture
While working closely with the board of education and related organizations, we will strive to create an educational environment where children can grow up in good health, and we will strive to support the development of diverse cultural and sports activities through the independent actions of everyone in the town. increase.
(1) Enrichment of educational environment
For education, we will support the projects undertaken by the Board of Education in line with the "Fifth Town Comprehensive Plan", "Niseko Town Education Outline", and "Town Education Promotion Basic Plan (late measures)".
(2) Promotion of culture and sports
In line with the 7th Medium-term Social Education Plan, which started in 2020, social education and social physical education will be promoted so that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and enjoy sports. We will support your business. In addition, regarding the bid activities for the Hokkaido Sapporo Winter Olympics and Paralympics, we will cooperate based on requests from Hokkaido and the city of Sapporo, which has concluded MICE agreements.
(3) Promotion of community activities and international exchange
The central warehouse group plays a major role as a place for community activities and exchanges, and we will continue to designate it as a facility that can be easily used by many people as a place where people can feel at home and as a base for regional development and telework in the town. We will help the administrator.
About local community center which we maintained by village restructuring, we carry out improvement of facilities of each local community center sequentially. In addition, we will work to make the Nishitomi District Townspeople Center a facility that can be used by as many people as possible, in addition to serving as a base for community activities and disaster prevention in the Nishitomi area.
Exchange projects by Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) have so far been carried out by 20 foreign staff, including those who are currently active. We are engaged in a wide range of international exchange activities, such as supporting the This year, with the support of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), we will assign five Coordinators for International Relations to promote understanding of multicultural coexistence and implement various international exchange projects.
5 Supporting safe and secure living
We will continue to improve and strengthen disaster prevention measures and comprehensively improve the infrastructure for living and social infrastructure so that residents and visitors can live and spend their time with peace of mind.
(1) Disaster prevention / crisis management measures
In recent years, natural disasters have become more frequent Niseko Town have caused enormous damage all over the country. Based on this, we have been working to improve disaster prevention and mitigation functions, including the maintenance of disaster prevention equipment, while ensuring a crisis management system as a municipality. This year as well, we will work on creating a voluntary disaster prevention organization with the cooperation of residents' associations and carry out disaster prevention drills.
Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan/Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan", we will continue to work closely with the national government, Hokkaido, and related local governments, and continue to provide information to the townspeople.
The government office building, which has a disaster prevention center function that began to be used two years ago, contributes to the safety and security of the townspeople as a base for disaster prevention measures, and is designed to be a friendly and easy-to-use government building. I will continue.
Regarding firefighting, we will strive to strengthen firefighting capabilities while working with the Mt.
(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 2022 I was able to relocate the radio transmission equipment. This fiscal year, in order to more reliably provide information essential for securing the lives and property of townspeople, such as damage information in the event of a disaster, we started a survey to develop a backup transmission station at the government office building. (FY2024) We aim to complete it.
In the future, we will continue to support the operation of "Radio Niseko", which is loved by the townspeople as "not just listening, but radio!" I will continue.
(3) Improvement of living environments and promotion of settlement
So far, in order to alleviate the chronic housing shortage, efforts have been made to improve the living environment by subsidizing the construction costs of private rental housing, subsidizing energy-saving housing renovations, subsidizing earthquake-resistant renovations, and extending the life of public housing. rice field. This fiscal year, we will utilize the national subsidy system to implement a long-life composite improvement work for public housing central housing complex No. 5, and at the same time, support Niseko Mirai's collective housing development implemented by Niseko Machi Co., Ltd. To do.
(4) Maintenance of road transport network
Regarding town roads, many of the roads have been developed for a considerable number of years, so the deterioration of pavement and damage to protective fences are progressing. We will strive to maintain and manage while planning the utilization of. This year's development of town roads is "Implementation design for maintenance of sidewalk in front of town road office", "Town road Motomachi Yonsen-dori improvement paving work", and for bridges, following last year, "Bridge life extension inspection commissioned work" and "Ogawa bridge repair work along the Makkari River on the town road". Regarding snow removal during the winter, we will work to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(5) Securing regional traffic
In order to build a sustainable transportation system that supports the lives of local residents and tourism in the area, this year, we will formulate the "town area public transportation plan" as a master plan for public transportation policy. In addition to improving convenience for the elderly, commuting students and tourists, we will strive to maintain and secure public transportation, with an eye on the transportation network after the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Sapporo. In addition, we will continue to expand the business content of the support for "mutual assistance transportation" and the operation of the "Niseko Area Circuit Bus" that have been implemented since FY2019.
With the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Sapporo, measures to secure regional traffic between Oshamambe and Otaru on the Hakodate Main Line, which will be a parallel conventional line, will be discussed in March 2022 At the Shiribeshi block meeting, it was confirmed that it would be a "bus system". In the future, as soon as we know the content of the discussions between Hokkaido, JR Hokkaido, and the bus operating companies, we will make appropriate announcements and take care to improve convenience.
In addition, we will pay attention to how the planned routes and interchanges of the "Rankoshi-Kutchan" section of the Hokkaido Odan Expressway, which is currently being evaluated at the planning stage, will be decided, and we will request the government to provide information as soon as possible. increase.
(6) Unoccupied house measures
Based on the "Town Empty House Countermeasure Plan" revised in 2022, it is expected that the number of vacant houses such as residences and villas of elderly households will increase in the future. We will continue to consider measures to strengthen preventive measures that do not emit
(7) Water and sewage
In the water supply business, we have been taking measures to update water pipeline facilities and aging facilities since 2020, and we will continue to proceed with the replacement of water pipes in urban areas. In addition, this fiscal year, we will carry out the implementation survey design for the renewal of water distribution pipes in the Miyata district and the expansion of new water volume and water distribution facilities in the urban district.
Regarding the sewerage business, including the agricultural settlement drainage business, in order to appropriately update and maintain the facilities, based on the "sewerage business stock management plan" and the "agricultural settlement drainage facility optimum development plan", the government subsidized project was utilized. We will proceed with the renewal work of sewerage facility machinery and electrical equipment.
In addition, the agricultural community drainage business, which has been conducted under the special account, will be integrated into the sewerage business from 2023 fiscal year (FY2023) to improve administrative efficiency. In addition, since it is mandatory to shift the system from special accounting to public enterprise accounting by the end of 2023 fiscal year (the end of FY2023), we will proceed with the procedures for the transition, including the revision of ordinances.
6 Building an administrative and financial foundation for the future
In addition to implementing clerical work based on various plans such as the "Town Comprehensive Plan" and "Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy," we aim to make effective use of administrative assets and resources owned by the town, and create an efficient and effective local government management base. We will strive to establish
(1) Town development and administrative and financial administration by comprehensive plan
The "5th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan" and "Niseko as an Environmentally Creative City" formulated in 2012 will end in the 2023 fiscal year (FY2023), and the "6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan" will be newly formulated this year for the 12-year period from FY2024 to FY2035. As the highest level plan in the town administration, the plan is designed to clarify the philosophy of Niseko Town town development and the vision for the future, as well as to sustain "sound finances".
(2) Empathy with the town, expansion of related population (hometown tax)
In order to expand the related population listed in the comprehensive strategy for self-government creation, we will further publicize the use of the "Furusato juminhyo (certificate of residence)", and also to connect the thoughts of donors to the region and develop attractive towns. We will strive to disseminate and exchange information.
In November last year, travelers can donate with their smartphones, etc., and as a return gift, they can receive the electronic currency "NISEKO eumo" that can be used at member stores in the town. Travel tax)" has started operation. This system is characterized by the ability to communicate with the community through the SNS function, and we will work to spread this system, expand the related population who sympathize with the town's efforts, and expand the hometown tax.
(3) Promotion of self-government creation
As a result of promoting various projects based on the "2nd Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomy Creation" formulated in 2020, the population is currently at the expected scale, but the future population We will promote measures for a declining society and strengthen efforts to circulate the local economy. In addition, we will expand the assignment of community revitalization cooperation teams as a leader in community development, support their settlement and entrepreneurship activities, and utilize the community supporter system.
Furthermore, in order to promote sustainable town development, we will promote various collaborations with “Niseko Machi” and new forest companies, and strive to expand the related population through corporate versions of hometown tax payments.
(4) Planned management of public facilities
Based on the "comprehensive management plan for public facilities" and "individual facility plan", we will strive for planned maintenance and repair, integration and abolition of similar facilities, 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. In terms of facility development, we will focus on "life cycle cost" and "sustainability", and will promote the development of social infrastructure with an eye on the future, while maximizing the use of various government support systems, including the compactification and integration of facilities. increase.
(5) Promotion of wide-area administration
With regard to wide-area administration, we will proceed with discussions to make the most of the functions of the Shiribeshi Wide-Area Union, which handles tax delinquency collection, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and administrative appeal committees. In addition, in the Mt. Yotei Roku Fire Association and the Mt. Yotei Environmental Hygiene Association, the burden of common expenses, etc. is increasing, and we are working together with the constituent municipalities to discuss whether the increase in burden will be constant or not. I will continue.
This fiscal year, as in previous years, we will continue to invest in children, who will lead the next generation, and expand the environment in which it is easy to raise children. Circulation of , 2. Energy circulation, 3. Regional economy circulation ”, Niseko Town will be autonomous and sustainable for the future. I will try.
Thanks to the support of the townspeople so far, the population has been at a low of 4,483 in 1990, and has continued to increase slightly in recent years, reaching a level of around 5,000. In addition, we were able to see an increase in town tax revenue of about 300 million yen, such as the advance of excellent companies into Niseko Town. As a result, out of 926 towns and villages nationwide, the rate of increase in individual inhabitant tax was 7th, the rate of increase in corporate tax was 11th, and the number of business establishments was 6th. In terms of (educational immigration), the Nihon Keizai Shimbun has published data that ranked No. 1 among towns and villages in Hokkaido.
Now, the infection of the new coronavirus that has hit the world has entered the era of "with coronavirus" in which we have no choice but to continue dealing with infectious diseases without seeing the end of the infection. On February 25, 20 2020 20, Honmachi also established the "Crisis Management Headquarters for the Spread of the New Coronavirus Infection," and three years have passed since these measures were taken. During this time, thanks to the understanding and cooperation of the townspeople and town council members, we have been able to take various measures such as infection prevention, economic measures, and livelihood support, and we have been able to reach the present day. I believe that the heartache of the managers and workers of tourism-related businesses such as restaurants and accommodation businesses has been very difficult. Amid the mood of easing infection prevention since the end of last year, I am pleased that we are gradually beginning to see positive signs, such as the recovery in the number of tourists entering Honmachi.
On the other hand, last year, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine, causing great anxiety in the world and triggering a global food crisis. We are continuing our atrocious and stupid war crimes. Our lives are in the midst of great life and daily anxiety, such as the current situation where we are unable to escape from this economic uncertainty and pandemic, but looking ahead to the future, we are flexibly working on community development projects with the promotion of various plans in Honmachi in mind. I will come.
In the town administration policy of the year before last and last year, I said that today's society surrounding us is currently facing three major issues that must be resolved. The first is to shift from a society that prioritizes economic rationality to the creation of a “sympathetic capital society” that values human dignity. Reduction of environmental pollution” and “Climate change countermeasures”, we are working on these based on the comprehensive plan based on the self-government comprehensive strategy, Eco-Model City action plan, and the SDGs future city plan.
In the new fiscal year, along with the development of sustainable living infrastructure, as a city where Takeo Arishima's motto "mutual aid" lives on, we will expand the environment that makes it easier to raise children, including "free medical expenses for children". We will strive to create a town where the elderly people who built the town can live with peace of mind.
In addition, regarding the invitation of companies that have been promoted so far, we will strengthen the invitation activities on the premise of "quality companies" that sympathize with Honcho's town development and meet the philosophy of Niseko Town 's environmental creation city.
Regarding the "land of unknown owner" that we have been requesting the national government to date, we are requesting the establishment of a law that allows the ownership to be transferred to a local government that wishes to do so, as well as the development of a water resource conservation area designated by the local government. We will continue to request the national government to establish legislation that allows local governments to regulate. In addition, in Niseko Town, regarding the development of water supply facilities to reduce future risks, such as switching to earthquake-resistant pipes for water supply pipes and water supply pipes, a support system as part of the national resilience policy promoted by the country. I intend to make a proposal to expand or establish a
In addition, regarding the "government subsidies for housing renovations that contribute to health and energy conservation," which we have been working on since last year with many stakeholders, coordination is currently underway with the government ministries and agencies to budget for energy-saving renovations of houses. In addition, we plan to promote efforts for high airtightness, high heat insulation, and energy saving in houses in conjunction with Honcho. In addition, regarding the redevelopment of roadside stations, we will continue to establish a support system for the government through the National Roadside Station Liaison Committee.
2023 year (2023), we will bring together the wisdom of the townspeople, town councilors, and municipal staff who are professionals in self-government, and bring together the "Constitution of Japan" and " Cherishing the philosophy of Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development", We intend to advance the town administration so as not to postpone various issues.
Basic idea of budget execution
In 2022, the spread of the new coronavirus will continue, restricting economic activities and activities in the lives of residents, and the town's efforts such as canceling events held in the town. However, in 2023, the government decided to change the classification of COVID-19 from category 2 to category 5, and gradually returned to normal. We are moving in the direction of improving the social environment for In 2023, we will continue to implement measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in cooperation with the national government, and we will also promote efforts to restore the impoverished economy, even if only a little.
In order to develop a sustainable social infrastructure that supports the life of Honcho, the concept of "practicing self-government" listed in the "Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development Town Development" and the five principles listed in the 5th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan "Environmental Creation City Niseko" Based on the vision of the future, we will continue to enhance our approach to community development that we have cultivated so far. In addition, we will strive to promote various measures that contribute to the sustainable development of the town, and steadily implement various plans such as the "Autonomy Creation Comprehensive Strategy", "SDGs Future City Plan", and "Eco-Model City Action Plan".
In the fiscal 2023 budget, tax revenue, which had decreased significantly due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, is on a recovery trend, but it has not yet returned to the previous level. Although there were clerical projects that forced us to reduce the annual expenditure budget, we ask for your understanding as the budget is based on a comprehensive consideration of the financial balance.
As a basic policy for budget compilation, for investment projects with a large budget scale, taking into consideration the urgency of the project and the superiority of the financial burden, etc.
1. Reliable promotion and completion of ongoing business
2. Prepare for future sustainable development
3. Development of social infrastructure that supports safety and security
4. Development of child-rearing and educational facilities
5. Improvement of livability and preparation for future sustainable development
Based on the bond issuance plan and financial situation, we are prioritizing and compiling the budget with a long-term perspective in mind to prioritize and systematically implement administrative projects. increase.
Main projects include "renewal of water supply facilities", "maintenance of water supply sources", "enhancement of child-rearing environment such as family support project and development of educational environment", and "improvement of living environment in public housing". We have budgeted for the detailed design work of the new fire department building to be built on the site of the former government building.
In terms of agricultural promotion, the government-run emergency farmland restructuring project is in its 11th year, and the Kiseikai will continue to request that the project budget be secured. We will continue to provide support utilizing the national system in order to alleviate the In terms of tourism promotion, while providing support for the recovery of tourism demand, in anticipation of the end of the new coronavirus infection, we will attract tourists and achieve the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) standards, which are said to be the SDGs for tourism. We will proceed with the initiatives we aimed for and the introduction of an accommodation tax with the aim of becoming a sustainable tourist destination.
In addition, in all major policies, we will strive to execute the budget with an eye on the future of the town, and will pay attention to further increase the "practice of self-government" while ensuring financial soundness.
Development of key policies
1 Toward the establishment of a sustainable regional economy
We will strive to develop endogenous industries that make use of the rich natural environment of Niseko Town, promote collaboration between agriculture, tourism, and commerce and industry, and utilize the energy that exists in the region and the circulation of the economy within the region. In addition, we will promote efforts toward self-sustaining local economies through various collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that share and empathize with the philosophy of urban development.
(1) Promotion of agriculture and dairy farming
The global spread of the coronavirus and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have created an unstable social situation. The situation surrounding agricultural (dairy farming) management is becoming increasingly severe, such as the reduction of management stabilization measures and the adjustment of sugar beet production. I'm here.
Currently, in response to the increasing food security risks, global environmental problems, and expansion of overseas markets, the Japanese government has enacted the Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, which has passed 20 years since its enactment. In addition to proceeding with consideration for the revision of the 2021 as a pillar of the national agricultural policy.
Based on these national agricultural policies, the town will continue to promote clean agriculture and recycling-oriented agriculture, and will work to establish a crop rotation system based on soil preparation. In order to promote this, with the cooperation of related organizations, we will consider the way of agricultural production suitable for Honmachi. At the same time, we believe that it is important to secure sales channels that make use of our strengths as a tourist resort based on the technical capabilities that enable the production of multiple items, which is a feature of Honcho agriculture.
On the other hand, however, along with the aging of agricultural workers, in addition to the existing shortage of human resources, there is a remarkable rise in employment costs due to the impact of wage increases in the regional tourism industry. The introduction of machinery has also become important. For this reason, we will promote measures to secure human resources, taking into account the stable acceptance of foreign trainees and measures to secure a collaborative labor force in the JA Yotei area.
This year, we will continue to support the sustainability of agriculture suitable for Niseko Town while utilizing the national system, such as improving the management environment for agriculture and strengthening the management structure.
In 2023, we will continue to strive to conserve prime farmland with the “National Emergency Farmland Restructuring Project” as the core, and promote initiatives for the “Green Food System Strategy” while promoting safe and secure “clean farming” that is in harmony with the environment. Agriculture", accumulation of farmland utilization, development of agricultural infrastructure, promotion of highly profitable farming, measures to foster farmers, promotion of 6th industrialization, etc., and promotion of initiatives to improve farmer incomes. I will continue. In addition, in order to carry out diversified and sustainable agriculture, along with the continuation of the yes-clean rice cultivation support system, measures for improving the soil such as subsidies for ripe compost and encouraging green manure crops, measures for regional branding of local products in collaboration with tourism, We will continue to work on supporting the sixth industrialization and the introduction of new cultivation techniques.
(2) Promotion of tourism
In 2022 degree (FY2022), there was the arrival of the seventh wave due to the highly infectious mutant new coronavirus, but with the start of projects such as nationwide travel support, tourists were gradually returning to Honmachi. In addition, the Niseko Resort Tourism Association has strengthened the acceptance of educational tours as part of its landing-type travel development project, and the number of overnight guests has recovered significantly, and the number of tourists from overseas is gradually recovering.
From 2021, the town has started efforts to create a sustainable tourist area in line with the standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Together with Kyoto City and others, it was selected for the second consecutive year since the year before last in the "Top 100 Sustainable Tourist Destinations in the World" sponsored by Green Destinations. In 2022, it was awarded the "Best Tourism Village" award by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an "excellent example of a tourist destination in the world." In recognition of these series of initiatives, we were able to obtain the honor of being the only municipality to receive the "Commendation from the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency" last October.
As a “sustainable tourist destination” that is attracting worldwide attention, in order to increase its recognition both in Japan and overseas, and to continue to choose Niseko Town as a travel destination, in 2021 We will promote initiatives based on the formulated "Tourism Promotion Vision" and will promote the introduction of an "accommodation tax" as a financial resource to prepare the environment as a sustainable tourist destination. In addition, since last year, we will continue to propose the creation of a "digital nomad visa" that we have requested to the government.
With Kutchan Town and Rankoshi Town, the "Niseko Tourism Area", which is being worked on in a wide area, is a place to solve and practice many common issues such as the future image of transportation within the area, the promotion system for businesses in the area, and the utilization of hot springs. We will work together to ensure that
This fiscal year, we will continue to work with related local governments and private organizations such as the Niseko area and the foot of Mt. We will continue to work together.
In order to maintain a snow resort where tourists can feel safe, safety measures are important. We are doing this in cooperation with institutions. The town is actively promoting safety measures for winter mountains, such as supporting the development of human resources for avalanche research institutes. Together, we will strengthen our support for the avalanche research institute.
Regarding the redevelopment of the "Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza", which was designed last year, we are currently strongly requesting the government to establish a financial support system specializing in the redevelopment of the roadside station. increase. In the future, we will make comprehensive decisions on maintenance, etc., taking into account the securing of this financial resource and the situation of highway interchanges currently being considered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
(3) Promotion of commerce and industry and labor measures
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the local economy has been greatly impoverished, and the impact on commercial and industrial businesses has been particularly large. In light of these difficult circumstances, the town would like to take on the challenge of introducing the "specified regional development business cooperative system" institutionalized by the government in cooperation with immigration promotion measures. In addition, based on the "Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Ordinance" established in 2022, we will support the activities of Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is the core organization for the promotion of commerce and industry. We will continue to support small-scale entrepreneurs, such as holding business seminars and operating consultation desks for entrepreneurs, and aim to improve the vitality of local communities by cultivating diverse entrepreneurs.
This year, we will continue to actively promote activities to attract companies, and aim to expand them based on securing business entities that are lacking in the region and sustaining the economic cycle within the region.
In addition, we will continue to support the "Kids Card Business" run by the Kira Card Association, and strive to increase consumption within the region by increasing contact points between local stores, consumers, and tourism businesses. In addition, we will support efforts to enable early cooperation and operation with “e-travel tax payment” and the new sympathetic local currency “Niseko eumo” so that hometown tax payment will lead to regional economic revitalization.
Regarding consumer measures, the function of the "Yotei Regional Consumer Affairs Consultation Desk" set up in seven nearby towns and villages, including Niseko Town, will be more effective so that the townspeople will not suffer due to unfair solicitation. We will continue to expand our consultation activities and promote PR and enlightenment activities.
2 Creating a city where everyone can live in good health and with a smile
In order to create a society where all of the townspeople can live healthy and fulfilling lives, we aim to solve various issues such as health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education. We will promote various initiatives from a strategic perspective.
(1) child rearing support
We will work with the Board of Education to create an environment where children, who will lead the next generation, can play and learn with peace of mind, and where parents can lively raise their children.
In addition, taking advantage of the fact that Honmachi has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Committee for UNICEF as a "child-friendly town development practice municipality", we will continue to work on "children's participation in town development" based on Article 11 of the Basic Town Development Ordinance. We will continue to take into consideration the human rights of children so that each and every child can develop their potential and grow healthily.
In terms of improving the child-rearing environment, we will continue to make medical care free for all children up to the age of 18, and from this fiscal year, we will provide escort-type consultation support and economic support through the national childbirth and child-rearing support subsidy system. increase. In addition to holding three interviews from the time of notification of pregnancy, we will provide 50,000 yen for each time of pregnancy and childbirth, and provide economic support and create an environment where pregnant women and families with children can give birth and raise children with peace of mind. .
In addition, we will continue to implement health checkups for children, maternal and child health programs, and medical care for premature babies.
(2) The welfare of elderly people, disabled people
The 8th Shiribeshi Wide Area Union Nursing Care Insurance Business Plan, the 8th Elderly Health and Welfare Plan, Based on the 3rd Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities and the 6th Welfare Plan for Disabled Persons, we are working to improve welfare.
Part of the operating expenses will be subsidized for the "elderly group home Kirari" operated by the Niseko Welfare Association and the "home care support office" that creates care plans (nursing care support plans). In addition, in order to improve the management soundness of the Niseko Fukushikai, we conducted an analysis survey last year with the aim of improving management, and this year we will cooperate with the Niseko Fukushikai to make improvements.
At the "Regional Comprehensive Support Center", in cooperation with related organizations, we will support elderly people who have problems and implement preventive projects to maintain their health. In addition, the “Initial Intensive Support Team for Dementia,” which is responsible for dealing with dementia patients, who are increasing year by year, provides comprehensive and concentrated initial support to people with dementia and their families under the guidance of dementia specialists. We will continue to support independent living.
Regarding the community activity support center "Niseko Life House", it is a facility that plays a central role in supporting people with disabilities who have difficulty in daytime activities. In order to ensure that the "Regional Life Support Project" proceeds smoothly, we will support part of the operating costs in cooperation with welfare-related organizations.
The Social Welfare Council is responsible for important activities as a welfare promotion organization, such as promoting community welfare, providing welfare services for the elderly, and establishing the Town Life Support Center, which is responsible for consultation services for dementia, which is on the rise. We will provide operational support for In addition, we will start work towards the formulation of the "Elderly Person Health and Welfare Plan" and the "Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities/Disability Welfare Plan" that will start in 2024.
(3) Health promotion
Regarding health promotion, based on the "Third Health Promotion Plan", we will mainly carry out projects related to diet, exercise, mental health, dental health and lifestyle-related diseases.
In the vaccination project, we will continue to vaccinate children, and for general inoculations, we will continue to implement tests such as rubella antibody tests. In addition, regarding cervical cancer vaccines, we continue to provide regular vaccinations (from the first year of junior high school to the first year of high school) and catch-up vaccinations (from the second year of high school to the age of 26). will do.
Regarding the health checkup business, in order to improve the health checkup rate, we will newly implement a business that gives Kira points to those who have undergone specific health checkups and various cancer screenings, and hold health classes and lectures. We will also continue the "echinococcal extermination measures" that are being implemented with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(4) National health insurance business, medical system
Based on medical cost estimates for all of Hokkaido, Hokkaido indicates the total amount and tax rate of national health insurance tax required in Niseko Town, and the town determines the "insurance tax rate" based on this. The tax rate for 2023 is 0.91% lower for income, 4,491 yen higher for per capita rate, and 3,415 yen lower for per capita rate. is increasing. In addition, about specific medical examination with National Health Insurance, we give kira point to person who had a medical examination and will try for medical examination person to increase even a little.
(5) Securing regional medical care
In order to compensate for the deficits of Kutchan Kosei Hospital in areas such as regional medical care, securing emergency medical care, and psychiatric care, we will support Kutchan Town, where the hospital is located, and the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei for operating expenses. Regarding renovation and maintenance, we will bear the maintenance cost in cooperation with related municipalities.
In addition, for Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as a home doctor for the townspeople, part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT and X-ray equipment introduced in 2013 will be supported based on the agreement. I will
3 Creation of eco-friendly Niseko
For Honmachi, where rich nature and landscapes support our lives and economic foundations, we believe that building a sustainable society in harmony with nature will increase the value of Niseko Town and lead to autonomous town development. I'm here.
As a resort area where agriculture and tourism are the main industries and where people can be proud to live, we aim to reduce the burden on the global environment, realize a decarbonized society, and respond to climate change, while at the same time building a recycling society with a local economy. We will strive to achieve both.
(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.
Development plans for tourism facilities, etc. are planned in the future, starting with the area around the foot of Landscape Ordinance Annupuri in Niseko. We will properly operate systems such as the Groundwater Conservation Ordinance and strive to induce "orderly development."
Regarding waste disposal measures, the seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei are working together to outsource the processing of combustible waste to solid fuel to a private business operator in Kutchan Town. Volume is expected to increase.
Since 2020, the town has been operating a "garbage separation app service" that can be used on smartphones, etc., in order to reduce the amount of garbage and thoroughly separate and discharge it. In addition to diligently disseminating information on the above, in recent years, the cost of waste disposal has increased, and the financial burden on the town is steadily increasing. To do.
Night soil is being treated at the Yotei Sanroku Environmental Sanitation Association Yotei Hygiene Center. Aiming to start operation, we are preparing various plans.
(2) Transformation into self-sustaining resource saving society
As an "Eco-Model City" and "SDGs future city," the town aims to reduce environmental impact while revitalizing the region, and has been promoting initiatives for sustainable living and community development into the future. In 2018, the “Global Covenant of Mayors/Japan” was signed, in 2020, the “Climate Emergency Declaration” was issued, and in 2021, “ We have enacted an ordinance for the proper promotion of renewable energy projects and an ordinance to promote the proper use of bicycles. This fiscal year, in order to promote environmental policies, we formulated the "Third Environmental Basic Plan," "Decarbonization Action Plan," and "Local Government Action Plan." We aim to enact the ordinance as soon as possible.
(3) Cooperation with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd."
In 2018, it was selected by the government as an SDGs future city, and we are working on the NISEKO life / model district "Niseko Mirai", which is the core business. This fiscal year, we are planning to build a rental housing as a wooden collective housing with energy saving, high airtightness and high heat insulation, and we aim to complete it in March 2024. We will support efforts that will serve as a model for the realization of a healthy, comfortable and comfortable living environment that reduces utility costs, reduces the burden of snow removal and management.
In addition, we will promote diverse collaboration based on the environment, promote decarbonization and regional revitalization, and promote sustainable town development together with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd.".
(4) Promotion of forestry
Forests are important local resources that make up the natural environment and scenery that form the foundation of towns, and they bring “richness” to the lives of residents. In order to maintain the beautiful landscape and pass it on to the future, it is necessary to systematically develop it, add value to wood, circulate the economy, and work on forest development with the whole community.
This year, in line with the "Niseko Town Forest Vision", which shows the basic philosophy and direction of the town's forest development in 2021, we will promote concrete forest development to pass on to future generations. We will support the company that was launched, and strive to develop and train human resources and work on wood education so that the town's rich forest resources can be communicated to the townspeople and utilized. In addition, we will coordinate with Niseko Town forest maintenance plan and other measures, promote efforts to promote forestry so that the multifaceted functions of the forest can be sustained, and promote private forest maintenance and planting in town-owned forests. We will strive to manage cultivating projects, maintenance of work paths, etc.
4 Cultivate a rich heart and unique culture
While working closely with the board of education and related organizations, we will strive to create an educational environment where children can grow up in good health, and we will strive to support the development of diverse cultural and sports activities through the independent actions of everyone in the town. increase.
(1) Enrichment of educational environment
For education, we will support the projects undertaken by the Board of Education in line with the "Fifth Town Comprehensive Plan", "Niseko Town Education Outline", and "Town Education Promotion Basic Plan (late measures)".
(2) Promotion of culture and sports
In line with the 7th Medium-term Social Education Plan, which started in 2020, social education and social physical education will be promoted so that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and enjoy sports. We will support your business. In addition, regarding the bid activities for the Hokkaido Sapporo Winter Olympics and Paralympics, we will cooperate based on requests from Hokkaido and the city of Sapporo, which has concluded MICE agreements.
(3) Promotion of community activities and international exchange
The central warehouse group plays a major role as a place for community activities and exchanges, and we will continue to designate it as a facility that can be easily used by many people as a place where people can feel at home and as a base for regional development and telework in the town. We will help the administrator.
About local community center which we maintained by village restructuring, we carry out improvement of facilities of each local community center sequentially. In addition, we will work to make the Nishitomi District Townspeople Center a facility that can be used by as many people as possible, in addition to serving as a base for community activities and disaster prevention in the Nishitomi area.
Exchange projects by Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) have so far been carried out by 20 foreign staff, including those who are currently active. We are engaged in a wide range of international exchange activities, such as supporting the This year, with the support of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), we will assign five Coordinators for International Relations to promote understanding of multicultural coexistence and implement various international exchange projects.
5 Supporting safe and secure living
We will continue to improve and strengthen disaster prevention measures and comprehensively improve the infrastructure for living and social infrastructure so that residents and visitors can live and spend their time with peace of mind.
(1) Disaster prevention / crisis management measures
In recent years, natural disasters have become more frequent Niseko Town have caused enormous damage all over the country. Based on this, we have been working to improve disaster prevention and mitigation functions, including the maintenance of disaster prevention equipment, while ensuring a crisis management system as a municipality. This year as well, we will work on creating a voluntary disaster prevention organization with the cooperation of residents' associations and carry out disaster prevention drills.
Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan/Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan", we will continue to work closely with the national government, Hokkaido, and related local governments, and continue to provide information to the townspeople.
The government office building, which has a disaster prevention center function that began to be used two years ago, contributes to the safety and security of the townspeople as a base for disaster prevention measures, and is designed to be a friendly and easy-to-use government building. I will continue.
Regarding firefighting, we will strive to strengthen firefighting capabilities while working with the Mt.
(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 2022 I was able to relocate the radio transmission equipment. This fiscal year, in order to more reliably provide information essential for securing the lives and property of townspeople, such as damage information in the event of a disaster, we started a survey to develop a backup transmission station at the government office building. (FY2024) We aim to complete it.
In the future, we will continue to support the operation of "Radio Niseko", which is loved by the townspeople as "not just listening, but radio!" I will continue.
(3) Improvement of living environments and promotion of settlement
So far, in order to alleviate the chronic housing shortage, efforts have been made to improve the living environment by subsidizing the construction costs of private rental housing, subsidizing energy-saving housing renovations, subsidizing earthquake-resistant renovations, and extending the life of public housing. rice field. This fiscal year, we will utilize the national subsidy system to implement a long-life composite improvement work for public housing central housing complex No. 5, and at the same time, support Niseko Mirai's collective housing development implemented by Niseko Machi Co., Ltd. To do.
(4) Maintenance of road transport network
Regarding town roads, many of the roads have been developed for a considerable number of years, so the deterioration of pavement and damage to protective fences are progressing. We will strive to maintain and manage while planning the utilization of. This year's development of town roads is "Implementation design for maintenance of sidewalk in front of town road office", "Town road Motomachi Yonsen-dori improvement paving work", and for bridges, following last year, "Bridge life extension inspection commissioned work" and "Ogawa bridge repair work along the Makkari River on the town road". Regarding snow removal during the winter, we will work to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(5) Securing regional traffic
In order to build a sustainable transportation system that supports the lives of local residents and tourism in the area, this year, we will formulate the "town area public transportation plan" as a master plan for public transportation policy. In addition to improving convenience for the elderly, commuting students and tourists, we will strive to maintain and secure public transportation, with an eye on the transportation network after the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Sapporo. In addition, we will continue to expand the business content of the support for "mutual assistance transportation" and the operation of the "Niseko Area Circuit Bus" that have been implemented since FY2019.
With the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Sapporo, measures to secure regional traffic between Oshamambe and Otaru on the Hakodate Main Line, which will be a parallel conventional line, will be discussed in March 2022 At the Shiribeshi block meeting, it was confirmed that it would be a "bus system". In the future, as soon as we know the content of the discussions between Hokkaido, JR Hokkaido, and the bus operating companies, we will make appropriate announcements and take care to improve convenience.
In addition, we will pay attention to how the planned routes and interchanges of the "Rankoshi-Kutchan" section of the Hokkaido Odan Expressway, which is currently being evaluated at the planning stage, will be decided, and we will request the government to provide information as soon as possible. increase.
(6) Unoccupied house measures
Based on the "Town Empty House Countermeasure Plan" revised in 2022, it is expected that the number of vacant houses such as residences and villas of elderly households will increase in the future. We will continue to consider measures to strengthen preventive measures that do not emit
(7) Water and sewage
In the water supply business, we have been taking measures to update water pipeline facilities and aging facilities since 2020, and we will continue to proceed with the replacement of water pipes in urban areas. In addition, this fiscal year, we will carry out the implementation survey design for the renewal of water distribution pipes in the Miyata district and the expansion of new water volume and water distribution facilities in the urban district.
Regarding the sewerage business, including the agricultural settlement drainage business, in order to appropriately update and maintain the facilities, based on the "sewerage business stock management plan" and the "agricultural settlement drainage facility optimum development plan", the government subsidized project was utilized. We will proceed with the renewal work of sewerage facility machinery and electrical equipment.
In addition, the agricultural community drainage business, which has been conducted under the special account, will be integrated into the sewerage business from 2023 fiscal year (FY2023) to improve administrative efficiency. In addition, since it is mandatory to shift the system from special accounting to public enterprise accounting by the end of 2023 fiscal year (the end of FY2023), we will proceed with the procedures for the transition, including the revision of ordinances.
6 Building an administrative and financial foundation for the future
In addition to implementing clerical work based on various plans such as the "Town Comprehensive Plan" and "Autonomy Revitalization Comprehensive Strategy," we aim to make effective use of administrative assets and resources owned by the town, and create an efficient and effective local government management base. We will strive to establish
(1) Town development and administrative and financial administration by comprehensive plan
The "5th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan" and "Niseko as an Environmentally Creative City" formulated in 2012 will end in the 2023 fiscal year (FY2023), and the "6th Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan" will be newly formulated this year for the 12-year period from FY2024 to FY2035. As the highest level plan in the town administration, the plan is designed to clarify the philosophy of Niseko Town town development and the vision for the future, as well as to sustain "sound finances".
(2) Empathy with the town, expansion of related population (hometown tax)
In order to expand the related population listed in the comprehensive strategy for self-government creation, we will further publicize the use of the "Furusato juminhyo (certificate of residence)", and also to connect the thoughts of donors to the region and develop attractive towns. We will strive to disseminate and exchange information.
In November last year, travelers can donate with their smartphones, etc., and as a return gift, they can receive the electronic currency "NISEKO eumo" that can be used at member stores in the town. Travel tax)" has started operation. This system is characterized by the ability to communicate with the community through the SNS function, and we will work to spread this system, expand the related population who sympathize with the town's efforts, and expand the hometown tax.
(3) Promotion of self-government creation
As a result of promoting various projects based on the "2nd Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomy Creation" formulated in 2020, the population is currently at the expected scale, but the future population We will promote measures for a declining society and strengthen efforts to circulate the local economy. In addition, we will expand the assignment of community revitalization cooperation teams as a leader in community development, support their settlement and entrepreneurship activities, and utilize the community supporter system.
Furthermore, in order to promote sustainable town development, we will promote various collaborations with “Niseko Machi” and new forest companies, and strive to expand the related population through corporate versions of hometown tax payments.
(4) Planned management of public facilities
Based on the "comprehensive management plan for public facilities" and "individual facility plan", we will strive for planned maintenance and repair, integration and abolition of similar facilities, 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. In terms of facility development, we will focus on "life cycle cost" and "sustainability", and will promote the development of social infrastructure with an eye on the future, while maximizing the use of various government support systems, including the compactification and integration of facilities. increase.
(5) Promotion of wide-area administration
With regard to wide-area administration, we will proceed with discussions to make the most of the functions of the Shiribeshi Wide-Area Union, which handles tax delinquency collection, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and administrative appeal committees. In addition, in the Mt. Yotei Roku Fire Association and the Mt. Yotei Environmental Hygiene Association, the burden of common expenses, etc. is increasing, and we are working together with the constituent municipalities to discuss whether the increase in burden will be constant or not. I will continue.
This fiscal year, as in previous years, we will continue to invest in children, who will lead the next generation, and expand the environment in which it is easy to raise children. Circulation of , 2. Energy circulation, 3. Regional economy circulation ”, Niseko Town will be autonomous and sustainable for the future. I will try.
Educational administration enforcement policy
With the arrival of the "Society 5.0 era" in which the nature of society will change dramatically, the declining population due to the declining birthrate and aging population, and the impact of the spread COVID-19, the future remains uncertain and difficult to predict. ”, each student recognizes their own goodness and potential, respects all others as valuable beings, and cooperates with diverse people to overcome various social changes and create a rich life. Education is required so that they can open up their own lives and become creators of a sustainable society.
In addition, globalization, which transcends national borders and affects the entire world, is accelerating along with the innovation of information technology and the development of transportation networks. Furthermore, globalization progressed in various aspects, such as the accelerated spread of ICT utilization.
New Courses of Study will be implemented in elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, and their evaluation and improvement will be required. In this course of study, we emphasize a "curriculum that is open to society" and share the significance of learning "for what purpose do we learn?" It is necessary to promote the establishment of "curriculum management" to improve the quality of educational activities systematically and systematically.
Under these circumstances, we aim to enhance "Niseko-style education", integrate it with community school activities, and make effective use of local educational resources to improve children's English skills and enrich learning throughout the region. We will strive to promote a “curriculum open to society” by expanding opportunities to experience
In addition, we will actively promote the use of ICT in schools and strive to enhance the learning environment so that we can improve the teaching ability of teachers and promote class improvement.
In particular, we will promote the creation of an environment in which the quality of education inside and outside the school can be improved so that integrated efforts can be realized by going back and forth between "optimal individual learning" and "collaborative learning."
1 Promoting the realization of a sustainable society
(1) Promotion of SDGs and ESD
The world faces various global-scale problems caused by human development activities, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, depletion of resources, and expansion of poor countries. In order to solve these problems, we need to further promote the SDGs, which have been set as common goals for the world, in Niseko Town, and change our awareness and act so that we can ensure a rich life in the future.
Education is the foundation of human life. Education (ESD) that nurtures creators of a sustainable society where everyone from children to adults can receive high-quality education and deepen their learning throughout their lives, making use of Niseko's unique environment, including initiatives for the SDGs future city and Eco-Model City. and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society (SDGs).
2 Nurturing a rich mind and healthy body
(1) Promotion of child-rearing support
Aiming for a town where children's smiles shine, we will comprehensively promote child-rearing support measures based on the "Children and Child-rearing Support Project Plan."
At the local child-rearing support center, in addition to providing a place for interaction and learning for parents and children in pre-school, consultation and support regarding child-rearing, temporary child-care and holiday child-care will be implemented to improve the child-rearing environment.
For school-age children, we will implement after-school childcare projects and after-school children's classes at Niseko Children's Center as a place where children can stay safe and secure after school and play and live according to their developmental stage. We aim to
In addition, we are promoting the development of a community that nurtures children throughout the region while utilizing the power of the community by promoting the Family Support Center project, which conducts mutual child-rearing assistance activities, childcare activities by NPOs during long vacations, and the enhancement of children's playgrounds. increase.
(2) Promotion of early childhood education and childcare
Infancy is an important period for cultivating the foundation for lifelong personality formation. It is important to provide a place where children can live with peace of mind, support their growth and development, and realize high-quality early childhood education.
Therefore, the early Kindergarten, which is responsible for both early childhood education and childcare, will work on education and childcare that leads to the development of basic lifestyle habits and the development of a rich mind and healthy body through childcare play and life in nature.
In addition, we promote childcare while deepening relationships with families and the community, such as reading picture books in cooperation with families, English time by assistant language teachers and coordinators for international relations, and valuing what we want children to grow up to the end of early childhood. , promote smooth connection to elementary school learning, and cooperation and exchange with junior high schools, high schools, universities, etc., and strive to further enhance early childhood education and childcare.
(3) Improvement of physical strength and athletic ability
Physical strength is the source of human activities, and is closely related to the maintenance of health, as well as the fulfillment of mental aspects such as motivation and energy, and is an important element that supports the "zest for life."
In order for children to live a healthy life, it is necessary to improve their physical strength through daily play and exercise, and to create basic lifestyle habits. Utilizing the results of the National Physical Fitness and Exercise Ability Survey, we will strive to improve physical fitness and establish exercise habits at Kindergarten and schools.
We collaborate with local organizations and families to develop children's interests and interests, such as the activities of the Junior Sports Club, social sports projects in collaboration with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and the "Evening Sports Club" where children in the lower grades of elementary school can experience various sports. We will promote measures that allow people to participate in sports in a casual and fun way according to their needs.
(4) Enhancing health education and dietary education
We will support efforts to lead a bright and enjoyable home life, such as implementing learning related to health education and food education through home education classes in collaboration between home and school.
Regarding school lunches, in order to ensure safe, secure, and stable operation, in addition to thorough hygiene management, appropriate maintenance, inspection and repair of cooking machines and equipment, and the use of tableware and trays used by students at all schools. We will replace and introduce a serving container for high schools. In addition, we will systematically update cooking machines, etc. This year, we will update 1 tableware/can/tray washer and 2 electric rotary pots.
In addition, we strive to make it possible to experience a variety of foods by using locally produced and domestically produced foodstuffs, and at the same time, through school lunches, we aim to nurture desirable dietary habits, food culture, and interest in health through food. proceed with instruction.
Regarding allergies, we will work with parents, students, and schools to respond individually.
With regard to school lunch expenses, the cost of food ingredients is on the rise, but in consideration of reducing the burden on parents, this year we will also use public funds to restrain the increase in the unit price per meal of school lunch expenses and to reduce school lunch expenses for the third and subsequent children. exemption will continue.
(5) Promotion of human rights and moral education
Moral education, including human rights education at school, teaches children to think about their own way of life, act based on independent judgment, and cultivate morality that is the basis for living better together with others as independent human beings. advance education.
Niseko Town has many immigrants from overseas, and children and students with different cultures and social backgrounds can realize a peaceful and democratic society with each other, respect each other's human rights and diversity, and foster compassion. In order to nurture sociability and a rich sense of humanity, such as caring for others and cherishing life, through relationships with various people, we are working together with families and communities to promote moral education initiatives. To go.
In addition, in addition to respecting the human rights of children based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child to the maximum extent and striving to nurture richness and humanity, Article 11 of the Basic Town Development Ordinance (the right of townspeople under the age of 20 to participate in town development) We push forward town development participation of based child.
In addition to establishing the philosophy of mutual aid left by Takeo Arishima, we will promote efforts to foster a peaceful and democratic society, respect for human rights and diversity, and foster a spirit of consideration for others.
3 Development of solid academic ability
(1) Developing the qualities and abilities required in the new era
At elementary and junior high schools, the results of the National Academic Ability/Learning Situation Survey are analyzed, and teachers and staff work together to systematically work together to verify and improve educational activities aimed at improving academic ability. In addition, we will promote class improvement to realize proactive, interactive and deep learning, and develop the qualities and abilities required in the new era.
In high school, students should be able to identify problems to solve on their own, think independently, discuss collaboratively with people from various standpoints, and come up with satisfactory solutions. In order to nurture students, we practice cross-curricular education. In addition, in addition to enabling each student to proceed with “individually optimized learning”, we practice education that enhances “collaborative learning” through exploratory learning activities and experiential activities.
In Honcho, in order to promote reading activities, which are the basis for learning, the 3rd Children's Reading Activity Promotion Plan (2023) was formulated so that children can enjoy reading. In addition, we will promote opportunities for children to become familiar with reading by improving the reading environment, such as organizing the school library and selecting books, with the cooperation of the "Asobuk no Kai".
(2) Promotion of special support education
Due to the growing understanding of special needs education and the revision of the system regarding the system for deciding where children with disabilities go to school, there are children who are enrolled in regular classes and are enrolled in special needs classes. etc. is increasing.
As information technology progresses, ICT is an important means to improve and overcome difficulties in learning and living for children with special needs, and to increase the effectiveness of instruction. Since the government's GIGA school concept has provided one terminal for each person, it is necessary to effectively utilize it for the enhancement of special support education.
For children who need special support who are enrolled in regular classes, we will strive to enhance the learning environment by assigning an additional special support teacher. In addition, regarding the “Language and Learning Classroom,” which was conducted by traveling through classes until last year, we will work to make it our own school by assigning a teacher in charge to Niseko Elementary School.
(3) Promotion of STEAM education
Students engage in cross-sectoral learning and exploratory learning in each subject at elementary and junior high schools, as well as in the “integrated study period,” and learning activities that seek to solve problems in collaboration with others. Organize, analyze, summarize and express learning activities.
In addition, we will work to improve and enhance “comprehensive inquiry time” and “problem research” in high schools. Through various projects such as promoting the improvement of classes in each subject in cooperation with universities, each school promotes cross-sectional efforts such as subjects that lead to the discovery and solution of problems in the real world, and based on the process of inquiry We will further enhance learning activities. We will promote teacher training on teaching methods and evaluation methods related to interdisciplinary learning that will lead to the discovery and solution of problems in the real world.
*STEAM education: Cross-curricular education that utilizes learning in each subject to identify and solve problems in the real world. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
(4) Enhancement of career education
Career education is the process of fulfilling one's role in society and realizing a way of life that is one's own by cultivating the abilities and attitudes that are necessary for social and occupational independence. Encouragement of career development is important.
Under these circumstances, there are a certain number of students who graduate without deciding on their career goals, such as going on to higher education or finding a job. We will strive to enhance career education in elementary, junior high and high schools so that we can do so.
In particular, at Niseko High School, we will promote the development of cutting-edge professionals who support the sustainable growth of the region, such as collaborating with companies, industries, universities, etc., and working proactively to solve regional problems with a global perspective. .
4 Promotion of hometown and multicultural coexistence
(1) Promotion of Niseko-style education
"Niseko-style education" is an education that focuses on continuous education for nine years of elementary and junior high school, and considers continuity with the education of Kindergarten and Niseko high schools. ”, we will develop continuous education according to the developmental stage.
In order to promote Niseko-style education, we will work on the following three points as important items to promote it, based on the characteristics of the region.
For the first, "English education," we will continue to promote English education while collaborating with schools, such as by assigning three ALTs and utilizing a Coordinator for International Relations.
The second is “hometown learning” to explore Niseko Town. In junior high school, I researched local history, culture, nature, etc., and practiced such as creating a collection of problems ("Niseko Guide Test") using ICT equipment. In the future, while further enhancing the content, we will promote initiatives in other school types and establish learning according to the developmental stage.
The third is the use of ICT. ICT terminals are being used in classes so that all students can use them, and the range of use of ICT terminals is expanding, such as when classes are closed due to COVID-19 and the terminals are taken home for lessons.
In addition, while reviewing the organization of the town education research group, we will accumulate training and practice, and strive to brush up the whole so that children can learn independently.
(2) Promotion of domestic and international exchange and international understanding
In a society where globalization is progressing, we will understand the diversity of cultures and ways of thinking, the ability to collaborate with diverse people, and the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" in order to realize a multicultural society. It is important to nurture the qualities and abilities necessary to play an active role in a global perspective, such as the ability to connect to the creation of a sustainable society based on this.
The Niseko area is expected to increase inbound in the future as an international resort attracting the world's attention.
Honcho has many people who have immigrated from home and abroad, and the sense of values is diversifying. In order to create a multicultural society in Niseko Town, it is necessary to recognize differences in culture and customs, understand and respect each other, and help each other. Therefore, from this perspective, we will support the implementation of cultural and sports projects in which all townspeople can participate and interact.
In addition, from the perspective of multicultural understanding, in order to make English conversation more familiar, there are many activities such as English conversation exchanges in after-school children's classes for elementary school students led by International Relations Coordinators and exchanges at Kotobuki University study groups for the elderly. It provides an opportunity to experience culture.
Furthermore, in addition to cooperation with projects such as English conversation classes and cultural events held by the town's International Exchange Promotion Council, we will enhance opportunities for interaction with children and students of Hokkaido International School Niseko.
From the perspective of securing diverse exchange opportunities, we will continue to provide opportunities for children to broaden their horizons and “look back and understand their own town” through new discoveries by experiencing the culture and communication of different towns. This fiscal year, we will visit Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture for the "Boy's Tsubasa Seminar," and conduct youth exchange projects such as accepting students from Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture.
(3) Promotion of Niseko High School
In order to make the most of the internationalized environment of the town and increase the number of applicants for admission to Niseko High School, we will change the department from the agricultural department to the general department. In this academic year, we will organize the series and examine the curriculum in line with the establishment of the integrated department. In addition, regarding the current high school dormitory, Kibogaoka Dormitory, which is now dilapidated, we are planning to create a dormitory with a new perspective that allows exchange between students who wish to enroll from a long distance and the local community.
We will promote initiatives to develop global human resources who can play an active role in the world, such as reducing the cost of studying abroad for those who wish to advance to the fourth grade of Niseko High School.
5 Establishment of an environment that enhances the quality of learning
(1) Promotion of ICT utilization
Due to the spread of COVID-19, temporary closure measures have been taken, and as a measure to guarantee the learning of children who cannot go to school, learning styles that utilize ICT, such as online learning activities that connect schools and homes, are rapidly increasing. progressed to
At each school, we will promote the development of an environment that integrates hardware, software, and human resources, such as enhancing the ICT environment and improving the teachers' ability to use ICT. Active use of ICT in order to improve the quality of education and develop children's ability to use information by raising awareness and providing support tailored to the characteristics of children with disabilities. We will improve the quality of faculty and staff by holding workshops on
(2) Promotion of educational counseling and student guidance support
In 2016, the Act on Securing Opportunities for Education Equivalent to Ordinary Education at the Stage of Compulsory Education was enacted. It is required to provide learning support based on the necessity of rest for school children.
There is a need to respond to changes in society surrounding children and students, such as dealing with bullying, school truancy, internet troubles, and preventing discrimination and prejudice due to the effects of COVID-19. In addition, in addition to striving for early detection and prevention based on the "Basic Policy for Preventing Bullying," we will strive to create an educational environment where students can think and practice their own rules, valuing independent activities by students.
In order to help solve these problems, a school counselor will be placed to enhance consultation with students and parents.
(3) Enhancement of training opportunities for faculty and staff
Schools in recent years are facing the retirement of a large number of teachers who were hired when the number of students was large. The number of people aiming to become a school is decreasing, and the provision of a place for sustainable school education is at risk.
Even in such a crisis situation, teachers must have a strong sense of mission, rich social skills, and practical skills so that they can continue to provide high-quality education and maximize the potential of children. In addition to fully equipping students with leadership skills and other qualities, it is necessary to create a work environment in which they can fully demonstrate their abilities at each school.
"Niseko-style education day" is set, and teachers and staff of all school types in the town gather together for training, as well as training with expertise, to optimize individual training and promote collaborative learning between teachers. We will improve it.
(4) Promotion of work style reform
Work style reform in schools is an effort to focus on truly necessary educational activities while effectively utilizing limited human and material resources to achieve the educational goals of each school. , under the idea that it is the school management itself, we will support school reform efforts at each school.
We will consider assigning "club activity instructors" who provide guidance on behalf of faculty and staff, and shift club activities on holidays to local communities.
In addition, we will install a voice response device to respond to telephone calls outside of school working hours, and strive to reduce the burden on the school site.
(5) Building a learning safety net
The Act on Promotion of Child Poverty Countermeasures, revised in June 2019, clarifies the purpose of educational support that equal opportunities should be ensured, and requires comprehensive promotion of poverty countermeasures not only in the future of children but also in the present.2019
It is important to create an environment where all children can go to school with peace of mind through the continuous financial support of the school attendance assistance system so that they are not influenced by the region and environment in which they were born and raised.
Furthermore, in addition to promoting the provision of opportunities for foreign students to attend school, we will allocate teachers and staff to children who cannot speak Japanese to help them adapt to school life, including returnees, and provide appropriate guidance. increase.
6 Enhancement of cooperation between communities and schools
(1) Promotion of community schools
We will continue to develop community school activities that aim to create a school that coexists with the community by sharing issues and goals between the school, home, and the community. We will work on enriching education to nurture children who are rich, love Niseko, and have pride in Niseko.
The Community School Committee has reviewed the organization and revised the activity policy, etc. according to the actual situation while accumulating activities.
In particular, we will clarify the role of community schools in relation to school evaluation, and make further efforts to reflect the actual situation of the community in the educational field.
(2) Strengthening the school crisis management system
In recent years, large-scale disasters have had a major impact, and there are concerns that such large-scale disasters will occur in the future. Ensuring the safety of children is also an important issue, as evidenced by traffic accidents involving children on their way to and from school.
Although Niseko Town has few natural disasters, various dangers such as traffic accidents on the way to and from school and faxes of bomb threats are expected. We will further promote school road inspections by road safety promotion meetings, as well as traffic safety education, crime prevention education, and disaster prevention education for children according to their developmental stage.
In addition, we will proceed with the installation of security cameras to prevent the intrusion of suspicious persons into the school.
Regarding the operation of school buses, in addition to striving to operate with safety first, we will work to shorten operation times by setting appropriate routes.
7 Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports
(1) Enhancement of lifelong learning opportunities
Based on the 7th social education medium-term plan (2020-FY2024: 5 years, 4th year), cooperation between the town and the board of education, schools, homes, communities, related organizations and groups, etc. We will continue to promote various measures centered on the following four pillars: enhancement of child-rearing support system, enhancement of multicultural exchange opportunities, enhancement of opportunities to learn about the local community, and health of the elderly.
To enhance opportunities for multicultural exchange, we will provide opportunities for sports, arts and cultural activities that will be a place for multicultural understanding from an international perspective, as well as implementation and support of projects that anyone can work on regardless of occupation, age group, or nationality. I will try to devise to do it.
We will endeavor to provide opportunities to foster local love by deepening our understanding of Niseko's blessed natural environment and its conservation and history.
Regarding the health of the elderly, we will make efforts to improve knowledge and education and lead a healthy, bright and cultural life through study sessions and exchange meetings at Kotobuki University.
In addition, we will spread learning opportunities and results to many people, such as holding sports classes in collaboration with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and former and active athletes, performing arts presentations and exhibitions at cultural festivals, and exhibitions of children's work. We will do our best to provide the venue.
In addition, children can experience various educational resources such as Niseko's people, things, and nature, learn about the goodness of their hometown through discoveries and impressions, and aim to develop a strong mind and body for the future. "Niseko Mirai Lab" will continue.
(2) Promotion of lifelong sports activities
Since sports contribute to the formation of a bright, prosperous and vibrant society and the healthy development of each individual's mind and body, we will continue to work to enhance sports activities that make use of Niseko's nature and educational resources such as human resources.
In the business for infants and children, we will lend children's skis, hold a children's ski festival and a whole town children's ski competition, and hold ski classes and night skiing and snowboarding classes for beginners.
As a support to make these winter sports more familiar, with the cooperation of the ski office in the town, we will subsidize ski lift tickets for children and students. We will also help.
In addition, for the lower grades of elementary school, the Sports Promotion Committee will host an "Evening Sports Club" where you can experience various sports and find an opportunity to find a sport that suits you and your interest in sports.
In addition, we will continue the townspeople radio exercises during the summer vacation.
In addition to continuing to hold sports festivals such as the sports park opening sports day and the Fureai Townspeople Sports Day, which have been established for the purpose of promoting the health and friendship of the townspeople, the Mayor's Cup Sports Tournament sponsored by various organizations to promote sports competitions. We support the holding of.
The 41st Niseko Marathon Festival could not be held for three years due to COVID-19, but we will support the operation by the executive committee while considering infection prevention and ensuring safety.
Supporting the activities of sports groups and youth sports clubs belonging to sports associations that play a central role in the fields of youth sports, health sports, and competitive sports in the town, and promoting community-based sports activities and coaching. We will strive to develop and secure
In addition, in order to realize sustainable club activities, we are aiming for a gradual regional shift of club activities, and Niseko Town Holiday Club Activities Regional Shift Review Council will consider the direction we are aiming for as a town. .
We will continue to cooperate with efforts to host the 2030 Hokkaido/Sapporo Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, while keeping an eye on the trends of the national government and the city of Sapporo.
(3) Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports facilities
We believe that a long-term maintenance plan is necessary for each facility under its jurisdiction in order to make it a safe, comfortable, and easy-to-use lifelong learning, culture, and sports facility.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the learning exchange center "Asobukku". We will support the designated manager to enhance the function of the library, and strive to maintain and manage the facility appropriately.
At Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, aging due to aging has become an issue, so we will strive for appropriate maintenance and management of the facility based on a long-term perspective. In addition, we will continue to consider the utilization of the surrounding facilities such as Arishima Memorial Park, while maintaining the environment suitable for cultural and artistic facilities.
With respect to sports facilities, we will carry out repairs to areas requiring early repair based on basic surveys at general gymnasiums that have been in operation for 40 years, and will strive to maintain and manage all sports facilities appropriately and repair them in a timely manner.
8 Promotion of culture and arts
(1) Promotion of artistic and cultural activities
Since culture and the arts contribute to the formation of a spiritually rich society, related organizations and the government will share roles and work together to develop cultural and art measures such as holding concerts for townspeople sponsored by the cultural association. In order to nurture the rich creativity and thinking power of children, we will hold youth art appreciation events and student exhibitions for children.
In addition, we will strive to secure opportunities to experience art such as listening to music by utilizing facilities such as Niseko Town Center, the learning exchange center “Asobuk”, and Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
In the Niseko Railway Heritage Group adjacent to JR Niseko Station in the central district, in cooperation with the Town Railway Cultural Association, as an initiative to spread awareness of the railway cultural heritage that exists in Honmachi inside and outside the town and deepen understanding and attachment , We will hold events to publicize railway vehicles, strengthen public relations activities, and sell original products.
In addition, when storing and exhibiting railway cultural heritage, we will give due consideration to safety management and environmental maintenance.
In addition, regarding local materials, in addition to the collection and exhibition of valuable historical cultural properties related to Niseko Town, we are promoting the enhancement of storage and conservation such as the installation of storage facilities and the Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum of materials. We will work on enhancing the function as a museum.
(2) Promotion of reading activities
We will support the designated administrator "NPO Asobuk no Kai", which operates based on the learning exchange center "Asobukku", to create an environment where people can enjoy reading on a daily basis. Promote reading activities.
In addition, based on the 3rd Children's Reading Activity Promotion Plan, we support school libraries with the cooperation of the "Asobuk no Kai" to promote children's reading activities through schools, improve the environment of school libraries and make effective use of them. , We will work on enhancing the selection of books.
(3) Enhancement of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum is a facility that introduces and passes down the literature of Takeo Arishima, a writer representing the Taisho era, and the trajectory of farm liberation.
The number of visitors to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum is on the rise due to the holding of promotional projects such as concerts and gallery talks, as well as special exhibitions on literature, local history, and works of art. , We will hold special exhibitions introducing Arishima himself and Honmachi in cooperation with sister and friendship affiliated halls.
This year is the 100th anniversary of the death of Takeo Arishima, and we will work on commemorative projects.
In addition, we will hold a special exhibition that makes effective use of the works donated by Hideyuki Fujikura, a paper-cutting artist.
Furthermore, in order to increase the recognition of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, we will further improve the curatorial level of the museum and work on planning new projects and speeding up their execution.
In 2023 as well, we intend to actively address various issues surrounding education while further enhancing the operation of the Board of Education.
In addition, globalization, which transcends national borders and affects the entire world, is accelerating along with the innovation of information technology and the development of transportation networks. Furthermore, globalization progressed in various aspects, such as the accelerated spread of ICT utilization.
New Courses of Study will be implemented in elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, and their evaluation and improvement will be required. In this course of study, we emphasize a "curriculum that is open to society" and share the significance of learning "for what purpose do we learn?" It is necessary to promote the establishment of "curriculum management" to improve the quality of educational activities systematically and systematically.
Under these circumstances, we aim to enhance "Niseko-style education", integrate it with community school activities, and make effective use of local educational resources to improve children's English skills and enrich learning throughout the region. We will strive to promote a “curriculum open to society” by expanding opportunities to experience
In addition, we will actively promote the use of ICT in schools and strive to enhance the learning environment so that we can improve the teaching ability of teachers and promote class improvement.
In particular, we will promote the creation of an environment in which the quality of education inside and outside the school can be improved so that integrated efforts can be realized by going back and forth between "optimal individual learning" and "collaborative learning."
1 Promoting the realization of a sustainable society
(1) Promotion of SDGs and ESD
The world faces various global-scale problems caused by human development activities, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, depletion of resources, and expansion of poor countries. In order to solve these problems, we need to further promote the SDGs, which have been set as common goals for the world, in Niseko Town, and change our awareness and act so that we can ensure a rich life in the future.
Education is the foundation of human life. Education (ESD) that nurtures creators of a sustainable society where everyone from children to adults can receive high-quality education and deepen their learning throughout their lives, making use of Niseko's unique environment, including initiatives for the SDGs future city and Eco-Model City. and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society (SDGs).
2 Nurturing a rich mind and healthy body
(1) Promotion of child-rearing support
Aiming for a town where children's smiles shine, we will comprehensively promote child-rearing support measures based on the "Children and Child-rearing Support Project Plan."
At the local child-rearing support center, in addition to providing a place for interaction and learning for parents and children in pre-school, consultation and support regarding child-rearing, temporary child-care and holiday child-care will be implemented to improve the child-rearing environment.
For school-age children, we will implement after-school childcare projects and after-school children's classes at Niseko Children's Center as a place where children can stay safe and secure after school and play and live according to their developmental stage. We aim to
In addition, we are promoting the development of a community that nurtures children throughout the region while utilizing the power of the community by promoting the Family Support Center project, which conducts mutual child-rearing assistance activities, childcare activities by NPOs during long vacations, and the enhancement of children's playgrounds. increase.
(2) Promotion of early childhood education and childcare
Infancy is an important period for cultivating the foundation for lifelong personality formation. It is important to provide a place where children can live with peace of mind, support their growth and development, and realize high-quality early childhood education.
Therefore, the early Kindergarten, which is responsible for both early childhood education and childcare, will work on education and childcare that leads to the development of basic lifestyle habits and the development of a rich mind and healthy body through childcare play and life in nature.
In addition, we promote childcare while deepening relationships with families and the community, such as reading picture books in cooperation with families, English time by assistant language teachers and coordinators for international relations, and valuing what we want children to grow up to the end of early childhood. , promote smooth connection to elementary school learning, and cooperation and exchange with junior high schools, high schools, universities, etc., and strive to further enhance early childhood education and childcare.
(3) Improvement of physical strength and athletic ability
Physical strength is the source of human activities, and is closely related to the maintenance of health, as well as the fulfillment of mental aspects such as motivation and energy, and is an important element that supports the "zest for life."
In order for children to live a healthy life, it is necessary to improve their physical strength through daily play and exercise, and to create basic lifestyle habits. Utilizing the results of the National Physical Fitness and Exercise Ability Survey, we will strive to improve physical fitness and establish exercise habits at Kindergarten and schools.
We collaborate with local organizations and families to develop children's interests and interests, such as the activities of the Junior Sports Club, social sports projects in collaboration with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and the "Evening Sports Club" where children in the lower grades of elementary school can experience various sports. We will promote measures that allow people to participate in sports in a casual and fun way according to their needs.
(4) Enhancing health education and dietary education
We will support efforts to lead a bright and enjoyable home life, such as implementing learning related to health education and food education through home education classes in collaboration between home and school.
Regarding school lunches, in order to ensure safe, secure, and stable operation, in addition to thorough hygiene management, appropriate maintenance, inspection and repair of cooking machines and equipment, and the use of tableware and trays used by students at all schools. We will replace and introduce a serving container for high schools. In addition, we will systematically update cooking machines, etc. This year, we will update 1 tableware/can/tray washer and 2 electric rotary pots.
In addition, we strive to make it possible to experience a variety of foods by using locally produced and domestically produced foodstuffs, and at the same time, through school lunches, we aim to nurture desirable dietary habits, food culture, and interest in health through food. proceed with instruction.
Regarding allergies, we will work with parents, students, and schools to respond individually.
With regard to school lunch expenses, the cost of food ingredients is on the rise, but in consideration of reducing the burden on parents, this year we will also use public funds to restrain the increase in the unit price per meal of school lunch expenses and to reduce school lunch expenses for the third and subsequent children. exemption will continue.
(5) Promotion of human rights and moral education
Moral education, including human rights education at school, teaches children to think about their own way of life, act based on independent judgment, and cultivate morality that is the basis for living better together with others as independent human beings. advance education.
Niseko Town has many immigrants from overseas, and children and students with different cultures and social backgrounds can realize a peaceful and democratic society with each other, respect each other's human rights and diversity, and foster compassion. In order to nurture sociability and a rich sense of humanity, such as caring for others and cherishing life, through relationships with various people, we are working together with families and communities to promote moral education initiatives. To go.
In addition, in addition to respecting the human rights of children based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child to the maximum extent and striving to nurture richness and humanity, Article 11 of the Basic Town Development Ordinance (the right of townspeople under the age of 20 to participate in town development) We push forward town development participation of based child.
In addition to establishing the philosophy of mutual aid left by Takeo Arishima, we will promote efforts to foster a peaceful and democratic society, respect for human rights and diversity, and foster a spirit of consideration for others.
3 Development of solid academic ability
(1) Developing the qualities and abilities required in the new era
At elementary and junior high schools, the results of the National Academic Ability/Learning Situation Survey are analyzed, and teachers and staff work together to systematically work together to verify and improve educational activities aimed at improving academic ability. In addition, we will promote class improvement to realize proactive, interactive and deep learning, and develop the qualities and abilities required in the new era.
In high school, students should be able to identify problems to solve on their own, think independently, discuss collaboratively with people from various standpoints, and come up with satisfactory solutions. In order to nurture students, we practice cross-curricular education. In addition, in addition to enabling each student to proceed with “individually optimized learning”, we practice education that enhances “collaborative learning” through exploratory learning activities and experiential activities.
In Honcho, in order to promote reading activities, which are the basis for learning, the 3rd Children's Reading Activity Promotion Plan (2023) was formulated so that children can enjoy reading. In addition, we will promote opportunities for children to become familiar with reading by improving the reading environment, such as organizing the school library and selecting books, with the cooperation of the "Asobuk no Kai".
(2) Promotion of special support education
Due to the growing understanding of special needs education and the revision of the system regarding the system for deciding where children with disabilities go to school, there are children who are enrolled in regular classes and are enrolled in special needs classes. etc. is increasing.
As information technology progresses, ICT is an important means to improve and overcome difficulties in learning and living for children with special needs, and to increase the effectiveness of instruction. Since the government's GIGA school concept has provided one terminal for each person, it is necessary to effectively utilize it for the enhancement of special support education.
For children who need special support who are enrolled in regular classes, we will strive to enhance the learning environment by assigning an additional special support teacher. In addition, regarding the “Language and Learning Classroom,” which was conducted by traveling through classes until last year, we will work to make it our own school by assigning a teacher in charge to Niseko Elementary School.
(3) Promotion of STEAM education
Students engage in cross-sectoral learning and exploratory learning in each subject at elementary and junior high schools, as well as in the “integrated study period,” and learning activities that seek to solve problems in collaboration with others. Organize, analyze, summarize and express learning activities.
In addition, we will work to improve and enhance “comprehensive inquiry time” and “problem research” in high schools. Through various projects such as promoting the improvement of classes in each subject in cooperation with universities, each school promotes cross-sectional efforts such as subjects that lead to the discovery and solution of problems in the real world, and based on the process of inquiry We will further enhance learning activities. We will promote teacher training on teaching methods and evaluation methods related to interdisciplinary learning that will lead to the discovery and solution of problems in the real world.
*STEAM education: Cross-curricular education that utilizes learning in each subject to identify and solve problems in the real world. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
(4) Enhancement of career education
Career education is the process of fulfilling one's role in society and realizing a way of life that is one's own by cultivating the abilities and attitudes that are necessary for social and occupational independence. Encouragement of career development is important.
Under these circumstances, there are a certain number of students who graduate without deciding on their career goals, such as going on to higher education or finding a job. We will strive to enhance career education in elementary, junior high and high schools so that we can do so.
In particular, at Niseko High School, we will promote the development of cutting-edge professionals who support the sustainable growth of the region, such as collaborating with companies, industries, universities, etc., and working proactively to solve regional problems with a global perspective. .
4 Promotion of hometown and multicultural coexistence
(1) Promotion of Niseko-style education
"Niseko-style education" is an education that focuses on continuous education for nine years of elementary and junior high school, and considers continuity with the education of Kindergarten and Niseko high schools. ”, we will develop continuous education according to the developmental stage.
In order to promote Niseko-style education, we will work on the following three points as important items to promote it, based on the characteristics of the region.
For the first, "English education," we will continue to promote English education while collaborating with schools, such as by assigning three ALTs and utilizing a Coordinator for International Relations.
The second is “hometown learning” to explore Niseko Town. In junior high school, I researched local history, culture, nature, etc., and practiced such as creating a collection of problems ("Niseko Guide Test") using ICT equipment. In the future, while further enhancing the content, we will promote initiatives in other school types and establish learning according to the developmental stage.
The third is the use of ICT. ICT terminals are being used in classes so that all students can use them, and the range of use of ICT terminals is expanding, such as when classes are closed due to COVID-19 and the terminals are taken home for lessons.
In addition, while reviewing the organization of the town education research group, we will accumulate training and practice, and strive to brush up the whole so that children can learn independently.
(2) Promotion of domestic and international exchange and international understanding
In a society where globalization is progressing, we will understand the diversity of cultures and ways of thinking, the ability to collaborate with diverse people, and the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" in order to realize a multicultural society. It is important to nurture the qualities and abilities necessary to play an active role in a global perspective, such as the ability to connect to the creation of a sustainable society based on this.
The Niseko area is expected to increase inbound in the future as an international resort attracting the world's attention.
Honcho has many people who have immigrated from home and abroad, and the sense of values is diversifying. In order to create a multicultural society in Niseko Town, it is necessary to recognize differences in culture and customs, understand and respect each other, and help each other. Therefore, from this perspective, we will support the implementation of cultural and sports projects in which all townspeople can participate and interact.
In addition, from the perspective of multicultural understanding, in order to make English conversation more familiar, there are many activities such as English conversation exchanges in after-school children's classes for elementary school students led by International Relations Coordinators and exchanges at Kotobuki University study groups for the elderly. It provides an opportunity to experience culture.
Furthermore, in addition to cooperation with projects such as English conversation classes and cultural events held by the town's International Exchange Promotion Council, we will enhance opportunities for interaction with children and students of Hokkaido International School Niseko.
From the perspective of securing diverse exchange opportunities, we will continue to provide opportunities for children to broaden their horizons and “look back and understand their own town” through new discoveries by experiencing the culture and communication of different towns. This fiscal year, we will visit Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture for the "Boy's Tsubasa Seminar," and conduct youth exchange projects such as accepting students from Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture.
(3) Promotion of Niseko High School
In order to make the most of the internationalized environment of the town and increase the number of applicants for admission to Niseko High School, we will change the department from the agricultural department to the general department. In this academic year, we will organize the series and examine the curriculum in line with the establishment of the integrated department. In addition, regarding the current high school dormitory, Kibogaoka Dormitory, which is now dilapidated, we are planning to create a dormitory with a new perspective that allows exchange between students who wish to enroll from a long distance and the local community.
We will promote initiatives to develop global human resources who can play an active role in the world, such as reducing the cost of studying abroad for those who wish to advance to the fourth grade of Niseko High School.
5 Establishment of an environment that enhances the quality of learning
(1) Promotion of ICT utilization
Due to the spread of COVID-19, temporary closure measures have been taken, and as a measure to guarantee the learning of children who cannot go to school, learning styles that utilize ICT, such as online learning activities that connect schools and homes, are rapidly increasing. progressed to
At each school, we will promote the development of an environment that integrates hardware, software, and human resources, such as enhancing the ICT environment and improving the teachers' ability to use ICT. Active use of ICT in order to improve the quality of education and develop children's ability to use information by raising awareness and providing support tailored to the characteristics of children with disabilities. We will improve the quality of faculty and staff by holding workshops on
(2) Promotion of educational counseling and student guidance support
In 2016, the Act on Securing Opportunities for Education Equivalent to Ordinary Education at the Stage of Compulsory Education was enacted. It is required to provide learning support based on the necessity of rest for school children.
There is a need to respond to changes in society surrounding children and students, such as dealing with bullying, school truancy, internet troubles, and preventing discrimination and prejudice due to the effects of COVID-19. In addition, in addition to striving for early detection and prevention based on the "Basic Policy for Preventing Bullying," we will strive to create an educational environment where students can think and practice their own rules, valuing independent activities by students.
In order to help solve these problems, a school counselor will be placed to enhance consultation with students and parents.
(3) Enhancement of training opportunities for faculty and staff
Schools in recent years are facing the retirement of a large number of teachers who were hired when the number of students was large. The number of people aiming to become a school is decreasing, and the provision of a place for sustainable school education is at risk.
Even in such a crisis situation, teachers must have a strong sense of mission, rich social skills, and practical skills so that they can continue to provide high-quality education and maximize the potential of children. In addition to fully equipping students with leadership skills and other qualities, it is necessary to create a work environment in which they can fully demonstrate their abilities at each school.
"Niseko-style education day" is set, and teachers and staff of all school types in the town gather together for training, as well as training with expertise, to optimize individual training and promote collaborative learning between teachers. We will improve it.
(4) Promotion of work style reform
Work style reform in schools is an effort to focus on truly necessary educational activities while effectively utilizing limited human and material resources to achieve the educational goals of each school. , under the idea that it is the school management itself, we will support school reform efforts at each school.
We will consider assigning "club activity instructors" who provide guidance on behalf of faculty and staff, and shift club activities on holidays to local communities.
In addition, we will install a voice response device to respond to telephone calls outside of school working hours, and strive to reduce the burden on the school site.
(5) Building a learning safety net
The Act on Promotion of Child Poverty Countermeasures, revised in June 2019, clarifies the purpose of educational support that equal opportunities should be ensured, and requires comprehensive promotion of poverty countermeasures not only in the future of children but also in the present.2019
It is important to create an environment where all children can go to school with peace of mind through the continuous financial support of the school attendance assistance system so that they are not influenced by the region and environment in which they were born and raised.
Furthermore, in addition to promoting the provision of opportunities for foreign students to attend school, we will allocate teachers and staff to children who cannot speak Japanese to help them adapt to school life, including returnees, and provide appropriate guidance. increase.
6 Enhancement of cooperation between communities and schools
(1) Promotion of community schools
We will continue to develop community school activities that aim to create a school that coexists with the community by sharing issues and goals between the school, home, and the community. We will work on enriching education to nurture children who are rich, love Niseko, and have pride in Niseko.
The Community School Committee has reviewed the organization and revised the activity policy, etc. according to the actual situation while accumulating activities.
In particular, we will clarify the role of community schools in relation to school evaluation, and make further efforts to reflect the actual situation of the community in the educational field.
(2) Strengthening the school crisis management system
In recent years, large-scale disasters have had a major impact, and there are concerns that such large-scale disasters will occur in the future. Ensuring the safety of children is also an important issue, as evidenced by traffic accidents involving children on their way to and from school.
Although Niseko Town has few natural disasters, various dangers such as traffic accidents on the way to and from school and faxes of bomb threats are expected. We will further promote school road inspections by road safety promotion meetings, as well as traffic safety education, crime prevention education, and disaster prevention education for children according to their developmental stage.
In addition, we will proceed with the installation of security cameras to prevent the intrusion of suspicious persons into the school.
Regarding the operation of school buses, in addition to striving to operate with safety first, we will work to shorten operation times by setting appropriate routes.
7 Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports
(1) Enhancement of lifelong learning opportunities
Based on the 7th social education medium-term plan (2020-FY2024: 5 years, 4th year), cooperation between the town and the board of education, schools, homes, communities, related organizations and groups, etc. We will continue to promote various measures centered on the following four pillars: enhancement of child-rearing support system, enhancement of multicultural exchange opportunities, enhancement of opportunities to learn about the local community, and health of the elderly.
To enhance opportunities for multicultural exchange, we will provide opportunities for sports, arts and cultural activities that will be a place for multicultural understanding from an international perspective, as well as implementation and support of projects that anyone can work on regardless of occupation, age group, or nationality. I will try to devise to do it.
We will endeavor to provide opportunities to foster local love by deepening our understanding of Niseko's blessed natural environment and its conservation and history.
Regarding the health of the elderly, we will make efforts to improve knowledge and education and lead a healthy, bright and cultural life through study sessions and exchange meetings at Kotobuki University.
In addition, we will spread learning opportunities and results to many people, such as holding sports classes in collaboration with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and former and active athletes, performing arts presentations and exhibitions at cultural festivals, and exhibitions of children's work. We will do our best to provide the venue.
In addition, children can experience various educational resources such as Niseko's people, things, and nature, learn about the goodness of their hometown through discoveries and impressions, and aim to develop a strong mind and body for the future. "Niseko Mirai Lab" will continue.
(2) Promotion of lifelong sports activities
Since sports contribute to the formation of a bright, prosperous and vibrant society and the healthy development of each individual's mind and body, we will continue to work to enhance sports activities that make use of Niseko's nature and educational resources such as human resources.
In the business for infants and children, we will lend children's skis, hold a children's ski festival and a whole town children's ski competition, and hold ski classes and night skiing and snowboarding classes for beginners.
As a support to make these winter sports more familiar, with the cooperation of the ski office in the town, we will subsidize ski lift tickets for children and students. We will also help.
In addition, for the lower grades of elementary school, the Sports Promotion Committee will host an "Evening Sports Club" where you can experience various sports and find an opportunity to find a sport that suits you and your interest in sports.
In addition, we will continue the townspeople radio exercises during the summer vacation.
In addition to continuing to hold sports festivals such as the sports park opening sports day and the Fureai Townspeople Sports Day, which have been established for the purpose of promoting the health and friendship of the townspeople, the Mayor's Cup Sports Tournament sponsored by various organizations to promote sports competitions. We support the holding of.
The 41st Niseko Marathon Festival could not be held for three years due to COVID-19, but we will support the operation by the executive committee while considering infection prevention and ensuring safety.
Supporting the activities of sports groups and youth sports clubs belonging to sports associations that play a central role in the fields of youth sports, health sports, and competitive sports in the town, and promoting community-based sports activities and coaching. We will strive to develop and secure
In addition, in order to realize sustainable club activities, we are aiming for a gradual regional shift of club activities, and Niseko Town Holiday Club Activities Regional Shift Review Council will consider the direction we are aiming for as a town. .
We will continue to cooperate with efforts to host the 2030 Hokkaido/Sapporo Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, while keeping an eye on the trends of the national government and the city of Sapporo.
(3) Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports facilities
We believe that a long-term maintenance plan is necessary for each facility under its jurisdiction in order to make it a safe, comfortable, and easy-to-use lifelong learning, culture, and sports facility.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the learning exchange center "Asobukku". We will support the designated manager to enhance the function of the library, and strive to maintain and manage the facility appropriately.
At Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, aging due to aging has become an issue, so we will strive for appropriate maintenance and management of the facility based on a long-term perspective. In addition, we will continue to consider the utilization of the surrounding facilities such as Arishima Memorial Park, while maintaining the environment suitable for cultural and artistic facilities.
With respect to sports facilities, we will carry out repairs to areas requiring early repair based on basic surveys at general gymnasiums that have been in operation for 40 years, and will strive to maintain and manage all sports facilities appropriately and repair them in a timely manner.
8 Promotion of culture and arts
(1) Promotion of artistic and cultural activities
Since culture and the arts contribute to the formation of a spiritually rich society, related organizations and the government will share roles and work together to develop cultural and art measures such as holding concerts for townspeople sponsored by the cultural association. In order to nurture the rich creativity and thinking power of children, we will hold youth art appreciation events and student exhibitions for children.
In addition, we will strive to secure opportunities to experience art such as listening to music by utilizing facilities such as Niseko Town Center, the learning exchange center “Asobuk”, and Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
In the Niseko Railway Heritage Group adjacent to JR Niseko Station in the central district, in cooperation with the Town Railway Cultural Association, as an initiative to spread awareness of the railway cultural heritage that exists in Honmachi inside and outside the town and deepen understanding and attachment , We will hold events to publicize railway vehicles, strengthen public relations activities, and sell original products.
In addition, when storing and exhibiting railway cultural heritage, we will give due consideration to safety management and environmental maintenance.
In addition, regarding local materials, in addition to the collection and exhibition of valuable historical cultural properties related to Niseko Town, we are promoting the enhancement of storage and conservation such as the installation of storage facilities and the Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum of materials. We will work on enhancing the function as a museum.
(2) Promotion of reading activities
We will support the designated administrator "NPO Asobuk no Kai", which operates based on the learning exchange center "Asobukku", to create an environment where people can enjoy reading on a daily basis. Promote reading activities.
In addition, based on the 3rd Children's Reading Activity Promotion Plan, we support school libraries with the cooperation of the "Asobuk no Kai" to promote children's reading activities through schools, improve the environment of school libraries and make effective use of them. , We will work on enhancing the selection of books.
(3) Enhancement of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum is a facility that introduces and passes down the literature of Takeo Arishima, a writer representing the Taisho era, and the trajectory of farm liberation.
The number of visitors to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum is on the rise due to the holding of promotional projects such as concerts and gallery talks, as well as special exhibitions on literature, local history, and works of art. , We will hold special exhibitions introducing Arishima himself and Honmachi in cooperation with sister and friendship affiliated halls.
This year is the 100th anniversary of the death of Takeo Arishima, and we will work on commemorative projects.
In addition, we will hold a special exhibition that makes effective use of the works donated by Hideyuki Fujikura, a paper-cutting artist.
Furthermore, in order to increase the recognition of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, we will further improve the curatorial level of the museum and work on planning new projects and speeding up their execution.
In 2023 as well, we intend to actively address various issues surrounding education while further enhancing the operation of the Board of Education.
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Graduation ceremony at each school in town
In March, graduation ceremonies were held at each school in the town. 39 students from Niseko Elementary School, 3 students from Kondo Elementary School, 41 students from Niseko Junior High School, and 9 students from Niseko High School graduated in March.
At the ceremony, each school principal awarded a diploma, after which each child at Niseko Elementary School conveyed a message of gratitude to their parents, and at Kondo Elementary School, graduates gave words of ale and choruses to current students.
At Niseko Junior High School and Niseko High School, representatives of the graduates gave thanks to their teachers, parents, and friends.
Wearing a mask became an individual decision, and it became a ceremony where various expressions of children and students could be seen.
Father, mother, thank you always (Niseko elementary school)
I spent my last time with my friends (Niseko High School)
Bouquets from all current students to graduates (Kondo Elementary School)
Appreciation for daily enlightenment Presentation of a letter of appreciation to Radio Niseko
On February 14, Radio Niseko was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Kutchan Police Chief for its many years of active dissemination of community-based enlightenment information on traffic safety, crime prevention, and disasters.
Director Miyagawa said, "We would like to cooperate with the Kutchan Police Station and continue broadcasting that can contribute to the safety of the region."
Chief Miyagawa received from Chief Saito of Kutchan Police Station
I learned a lot! The 7th Boy Firefighting Club Completion Ceremony
On February 18, the completion ceremony of the youth firefighting club was held, and the club members received a certificate of completion from the Fukuyama branch chief, and seven members were commended for perfect attendance.
The boys' firefighting club has held study sessions such as firefighting mechanisms and fire drills five times since the formation ceremony in May.
During the study session, the club members said with smiles, "The smoke experience was the most fun!" and "I want to participate again next year!"
President Midori Ueda reading a speech on behalf of the club members
Present from day service with thought for the next generation
On February 28, three third-year students from Niseko High School, who were preparing for the graduation ceremony the next day, visited the day service center and received a handmade corsage from a day service user to wear on their chest at the graduation ceremony.
Every year, users give gifts to graduates, but it was the first time in three years that I was able to hand them in person.
The high school students who received the gift expressed their gratitude and their determination after graduation.
A powerful message: “Creating a solid future”
Gratitude for the progress of our predecessors 120th anniversary of the opening of the town Commemorative certificate presentation ceremony
Niseko Town celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2021, and was planning Commemoration Ceremony, but it could not be held from the perspective of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection.
Since the infection has settled down, we reduced the scale and held a letter of appreciation presentation ceremony limited to residents in the town on February 23.
Of the 100 people who presented letters of appreciation, 38 people living in the town participated. 6 representatives received directly from the mayor.
The presentation ceremony began solemnly with the 120th anniversary video, and ended with the “Niseko Town Song” and the energetic dance of the children.
A new Special Merit Award was also presented.
Victory at the All-Japan Junior High School Ski Tournament.
On February 27th, Mr. Ryoma Buychik (Niseko Junior High School 3rd year) paid a courtesy visit to the town hall.
At the 60th All Japan Junior High School Ski Tournament held in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, Mr. Buijczyk won the men's slalom event and placed 3rd in the giant slalom event.
It was the first achievement since Kazuko Omichi (Niseko Junior High School at that time) won the slalom in 1974.
Mr. Buicik started skiing from the first grade of elementary school under the influence of his father.
“I was able to skate like I used to at the competition.
The ski competition will continue from spring at Sapporo High School attached to Tokai University.
What should we do now? Industrial Policy Symposium
On March 4th, the "Industrial Policy Symposium" was held jointly by Niseko Town, the Japan Society for Regional Revitalization and the Research Institute for Regional Revitalization.
In the keynote speech, Professor Toshiaki Kimura, Tokyo University of Agriculture, talked about regional revitalization and SDGs, and Tomoya Hasui, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, talked about Japan's industrial policy.
Hasui is a graduate of Niseko Elementary School and Niseko Junior High School.
After that, Yuko Takai from the Niseko Mirai Support Corps also participated in a three-way discussion.
Various discussions were exchanged from the perspective of "how to raise people in a declining population."
About 50 people participated including online
Niseko Tomatoes are nutritious Amrita Farm Wins Grand Prize
On February 28th, the Saito family of Amrita Farm visited the town office and reported that Ootama Tomato won the Grand Prize in both the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter categories at the "Organic Eco Festa 2023 Healthy Agricultural Products Contest". .
Last year, 9 years after starting tomato cultivation in Niseko Town, Mr. Saito entered a contest with salted tomatoes for the first time. It was selected as the best award.
Amrita Farm tomatoes can also be purchased at Kiranoyu
Strengthening disaster prevention functions in preparation for disasters Disaster prevention drills at Michi-no-Eki
The town and the Otaru Development and Construction Department of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a disaster prevention drill at Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza on March 7th.
At View Plaza, generators, floodlights, emergency toilets, etc. are stockpiled in the warehouse.
Michi-no-Eki staff also participated in the training, and confirmed installation procedures such as activating generators, turning on floodlights, installing emergency toilets, etc., so that they can be used quickly in the event of a disaster.
View Plaza is positioned as a disaster prevention base
NPO Corporation Niseko Future Support Corps Received Hokkaido Shining Future Childcare Grand Prix
The Niseko Mirai Support Corps has been involved in various activities centered on child-rearing support, such as opening a "Kids Park" in the central warehouse group as an indoor playground in winter.
On March 13, Ms. Yuko Takai, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and others received a certificate, shield, and 10 picture books from Mr. Uo Amanuma, Director of Shiribeshi General Promotion Bureau.
The presented picture books were donated to “Asobukku”
Graduation ceremony at each school in town
In March, graduation ceremonies were held at each school in the town. 39 students from Niseko Elementary School, 3 students from Kondo Elementary School, 41 students from Niseko Junior High School, and 9 students from Niseko High School graduated in March.
At the ceremony, each school principal awarded a diploma, after which each child at Niseko Elementary School conveyed a message of gratitude to their parents, and at Kondo Elementary School, graduates gave words of ale and choruses to current students.
At Niseko Junior High School and Niseko High School, representatives of the graduates gave thanks to their teachers, parents, and friends.
Wearing a mask became an individual decision, and it became a ceremony where various expressions of children and students could be seen.
Father, mother, thank you always (Niseko elementary school)
I spent my last time with my friends (Niseko High School)
Bouquets from all current students to graduates (Kondo Elementary School)
Appreciation for daily enlightenment Presentation of a letter of appreciation to Radio Niseko
On February 14, Radio Niseko was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Kutchan Police Chief for its many years of active dissemination of community-based enlightenment information on traffic safety, crime prevention, and disasters.
Director Miyagawa said, "We would like to cooperate with the Kutchan Police Station and continue broadcasting that can contribute to the safety of the region."
Chief Miyagawa received from Chief Saito of Kutchan Police Station
I learned a lot! The 7th Boy Firefighting Club Completion Ceremony
On February 18, the completion ceremony of the youth firefighting club was held, and the club members received a certificate of completion from the Fukuyama branch chief, and seven members were commended for perfect attendance.
The boys' firefighting club has held study sessions such as firefighting mechanisms and fire drills five times since the formation ceremony in May.
During the study session, the club members said with smiles, "The smoke experience was the most fun!" and "I want to participate again next year!"
President Midori Ueda reading a speech on behalf of the club members
Present from day service with thought for the next generation
On February 28, three third-year students from Niseko High School, who were preparing for the graduation ceremony the next day, visited the day service center and received a handmade corsage from a day service user to wear on their chest at the graduation ceremony.
Every year, users give gifts to graduates, but it was the first time in three years that I was able to hand them in person.
The high school students who received the gift expressed their gratitude and their determination after graduation.
A powerful message: “Creating a solid future”
Gratitude for the progress of our predecessors 120th anniversary of the opening of the town Commemorative certificate presentation ceremony
Niseko Town celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2021, and was planning Commemoration Ceremony, but it could not be held from the perspective of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection.
Since the infection has settled down, we reduced the scale and held a letter of appreciation presentation ceremony limited to residents in the town on February 23.
Of the 100 people who presented letters of appreciation, 38 people living in the town participated. 6 representatives received directly from the mayor.
The presentation ceremony began solemnly with the 120th anniversary video, and ended with the “Niseko Town Song” and the energetic dance of the children.
A new Special Merit Award was also presented.
Victory at the All-Japan Junior High School Ski Tournament.
On February 27th, Mr. Ryoma Buychik (Niseko Junior High School 3rd year) paid a courtesy visit to the town hall.
At the 60th All Japan Junior High School Ski Tournament held in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, Mr. Buijczyk won the men's slalom event and placed 3rd in the giant slalom event.
It was the first achievement since Kazuko Omichi (Niseko Junior High School at that time) won the slalom in 1974.
Mr. Buicik started skiing from the first grade of elementary school under the influence of his father.
“I was able to skate like I used to at the competition.
The ski competition will continue from spring at Sapporo High School attached to Tokai University.
What should we do now? Industrial Policy Symposium
On March 4th, the "Industrial Policy Symposium" was held jointly by Niseko Town, the Japan Society for Regional Revitalization and the Research Institute for Regional Revitalization.
In the keynote speech, Professor Toshiaki Kimura, Tokyo University of Agriculture, talked about regional revitalization and SDGs, and Tomoya Hasui, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, talked about Japan's industrial policy.
Hasui is a graduate of Niseko Elementary School and Niseko Junior High School.
After that, Yuko Takai from the Niseko Mirai Support Corps also participated in a three-way discussion.
Various discussions were exchanged from the perspective of "how to raise people in a declining population."
About 50 people participated including online
Niseko Tomatoes are nutritious Amrita Farm Wins Grand Prize
On February 28th, the Saito family of Amrita Farm visited the town office and reported that Ootama Tomato won the Grand Prize in both the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter categories at the "Organic Eco Festa 2023 Healthy Agricultural Products Contest". .
Last year, 9 years after starting tomato cultivation in Niseko Town, Mr. Saito entered a contest with salted tomatoes for the first time. It was selected as the best award.
Amrita Farm tomatoes can also be purchased at Kiranoyu
Strengthening disaster prevention functions in preparation for disasters Disaster prevention drills at Michi-no-Eki
The town and the Otaru Development and Construction Department of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a disaster prevention drill at Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza on March 7th.
At View Plaza, generators, floodlights, emergency toilets, etc. are stockpiled in the warehouse.
Michi-no-Eki staff also participated in the training, and confirmed installation procedures such as activating generators, turning on floodlights, installing emergency toilets, etc., so that they can be used quickly in the event of a disaster.
View Plaza is positioned as a disaster prevention base
NPO Corporation Niseko Future Support Corps Received Hokkaido Shining Future Childcare Grand Prix
The Niseko Mirai Support Corps has been involved in various activities centered on child-rearing support, such as opening a "Kids Park" in the central warehouse group as an indoor playground in winter.
On March 13, Ms. Yuko Takai, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and others received a certificate, shield, and 10 picture books from Mr. Uo Amanuma, Director of Shiribeshi General Promotion Bureau.
The presented picture books were donated to “Asobukku”
Everybody's page
This is the participation page for the townspeople. We look forward to hearing from you!
Planning and Environment Division Public Relations Section TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
Please feel free to join us.
We would like to introduce you to the opinions and letters received from everyone.
My opinion
We will introduce some of the projects that the town has prepared for easy communication between the townspeople and the town.
○Machizukuri townspeople lecture
The section manager in charge of the town hall acts as a lecturer and informs the current situation and issues of the work in charge, and it is a place to exchange information and think together with the townspeople.
This course is held when there is an important issue. We will inform you as soon as the theme and date are decided.
○Please use town development talk
If you want to talk with the town mayor in a group, please use the "Town Development Talk".
When about 5 people have gathered, the mayor will visit the designated place. If there is no place, the town will prepare one.
You can also use it when you want to hear specialized stories from each section chief or person in charge.
○ We are looking for townspeople reporters
In "Public Relations Niseko", a section where townspeople reporters introduce people they met in town, recommended places, and thoughts on a daily basis is being published.
Last year, eight reporters introduced things related to Niseko. Any Niseko Town can be a townsman reporter.
There is no age limit either!
If you like writing, want to know more about Niseko, want to start something new, or just like Niseko, please feel free to join us.
A pen name is also OK.
We look forward to hearing from you, either by telephone, fax, or e-mail, as indicated on the left.
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121 FAX 0136-44-3500 メールアドレス koho@town.niseko.lg.jp
Niseko High School Agricultural Club
Treasurer Sakura Nakajima, 2 years after the graduation ceremony
A graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 1, and nine students graduated. This year, we students were able to attend for the first time in several years, so all the students were able to see off the graduates.
There were only nine third-year students, but they were very important to us juniors. I would like to tighten my mind and do my best so that I can succeed such seniors.
The entrance ceremony will be held on Monday, April 10th. Current students cannot participate in the entrance ceremony, so I would like to welcome them warmly at the entrance ceremony or face-to-face ceremony.
We are a little worried because we will be meeting juniors for the first time in our second year, but as seniors, we will do our best to be a role model for the new first year students and make a good impression.
Everyone in the area, please continue to support Niseko High School this year.
Niseko Tanka Association
Tsuneo Sugino
I look at my smartphone with my first grandchild's Coming-of-Age Ceremony furisode and smile Ryoko Gunji
Niseko Haiku Association
Gorgeous Furisode Matou Coming-of-Age Day Yoshie Koshino
Yasuko Shigemori
Footprints leading to the bamboo grove Rabbit-like Masako Kajishita
To endure the wind, sasanqua flowers bloom red Reiko Kameda
Planning and Environment Division Public Relations Section TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
Please feel free to join us.
We would like to introduce you to the opinions and letters received from everyone.
My opinion
We will introduce some of the projects that the town has prepared for easy communication between the townspeople and the town.
○Machizukuri townspeople lecture
The section manager in charge of the town hall acts as a lecturer and informs the current situation and issues of the work in charge, and it is a place to exchange information and think together with the townspeople.
This course is held when there is an important issue. We will inform you as soon as the theme and date are decided.
○Please use town development talk
If you want to talk with the town mayor in a group, please use the "Town Development Talk".
When about 5 people have gathered, the mayor will visit the designated place. If there is no place, the town will prepare one.
You can also use it when you want to hear specialized stories from each section chief or person in charge.
○ We are looking for townspeople reporters
In "Public Relations Niseko", a section where townspeople reporters introduce people they met in town, recommended places, and thoughts on a daily basis is being published.
Last year, eight reporters introduced things related to Niseko. Any Niseko Town can be a townsman reporter.
There is no age limit either!
If you like writing, want to know more about Niseko, want to start something new, or just like Niseko, please feel free to join us.
A pen name is also OK.
We look forward to hearing from you, either by telephone, fax, or e-mail, as indicated on the left.
■問合せ／企画環境課広報広聴係 TEL 0136-44-2121 FAX 0136-44-3500 メールアドレス koho@town.niseko.lg.jp
Niseko High School Agricultural Club
Treasurer Sakura Nakajima, 2 years after the graduation ceremony
A graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 1, and nine students graduated. This year, we students were able to attend for the first time in several years, so all the students were able to see off the graduates.
There were only nine third-year students, but they were very important to us juniors. I would like to tighten my mind and do my best so that I can succeed such seniors.
The entrance ceremony will be held on Monday, April 10th. Current students cannot participate in the entrance ceremony, so I would like to welcome them warmly at the entrance ceremony or face-to-face ceremony.
We are a little worried because we will be meeting juniors for the first time in our second year, but as seniors, we will do our best to be a role model for the new first year students and make a good impression.
Everyone in the area, please continue to support Niseko High School this year.
Niseko Tanka Association
Tsuneo Sugino
I look at my smartphone with my first grandchild's Coming-of-Age Ceremony furisode and smile Ryoko Gunji
Niseko Haiku Association
Gorgeous Furisode Matou Coming-of-Age Day Yoshie Koshino
Yasuko Shigemori
Footprints leading to the bamboo grove Rabbit-like Masako Kajishita
To endure the wind, sasanqua flowers bloom red Reiko Kameda
Play Book No.241
Learning Exchange Center Aso Book
■ Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, last Fridays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
TEL.0136-43-2155 FAX.0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
Play puppet show
A puppet show performance was held by "Puppet Theater Opera". The performances "Nakayoshi" and "Alex and Willy" were performed.
Niseko Elementary School 6th grade exhibits book reviews and books created in Japanese language classes.
The review of the book, which is full of masterpieces, was well received
Notice
Do you want to participate in volunteer activities?
At Asobukku, members of volunteer groups take the lead in various activities.
Currently, there are nine active groups, and their activities include puppet shows, storytelling, making cloth picture books, delivering and collecting books, playing musical instruments, and appearing on the radio.
Through volunteer activities, you can make new friends and discover new things about yourself.
Please see the volunteer recruitment flyer for details. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
Best Reading 2022
In 2022, we will introduce the books that were often read in 1 years.
The 1st place was "Golden Kamuy", a manga that was completed in 2022 and was highly evaluated for its careful depiction of Ainu culture.
1st place "Golden Kamuy" Satoru Noda: Written by Shueisha
2nd place "So that you can eat delicious rice" Junko Takase: Author / Kodansha
3rd place "12 months in Niseko": Kenji Numajiri: Author / Lupicia Co., Ltd.
4th place “Afterglow Peak Zoku Yamajo Diary” Kanae Minato: Written by Gentosha
5th place “Wandering Moon” Yu Nagira: Written by Tokyo Sogensha
5th place "Bread thief vs Fake bread thief" Keiko Shibata: Written by KADOKAWA
5th place "Forest 100 Kaidate no Ie" Toshio Iwai: Written by Kaiseisha
5th place "All Ultraman Perfect Encyclopedia" Kodansha: Edited by Kodansha
Exhibition
Book exhibition 3/31-4/27 "Mystery" special feature
This is an exhibition of mysteries and mystery novels that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from elementary school students to junior high and high school students.
We collect award-winning works such as "This mystery is amazing" and "Edogawa Ranpo Award", as well as works by popular authors.
Hobby Exhibition 4/1～4/21 Photo／Tomio Sato 4/22～4/30 Ikebana／Naomi Kuwabara
Asobuku librarian's recommended books
"Kimi no Quiz" by Tetsu Ogawa (Asahi Shimbun Publishing)
Have you ever seen a quiz show on TV?
If the respondent presses the button and gets the answer right before the question is read, the question naturally arises, "How did you understand?"
The story progresses in parallel with the words "Quiz is life", which expresses the relationship between the protagonist's life and quizzes, while clarifying the mysterious events that unfolded in front of the protagonist, the opponent. increase.
The development of the last, which symbolizes the current era, is also characteristic, not limited to unraveling the mystery.
It may change the way you look at quiz shows and make them more interesting, so I recommend this book to people who like quizzes.
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Everyone's First Aid Tetsuya Sakamoto
Ryuji Ando Introduction to Bee Life
A Survivor's Pension That Husbands, Wives, You, Parents Should Know About
Reading material
Dog House At Home Junko Oyama
What am I? Kosatsu Kuroda
Joy of this world, Saiko Idogawa
Children's books and picture books
Give me a dumpling, Keiko Sena
Night Ranch Eric Huang
Shinpei Kurihara's Kids Kitchen Shinpei Kurihara
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
■ Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, last Fridays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
TEL.0136-43-2155 FAX.0136-43-2156
https://asobook-lib.com/
Play puppet show
A puppet show performance was held by "Puppet Theater Opera". The performances "Nakayoshi" and "Alex and Willy" were performed.
Niseko Elementary School 6th grade exhibits book reviews and books created in Japanese language classes.
The review of the book, which is full of masterpieces, was well received
Notice
Do you want to participate in volunteer activities?
At Asobukku, members of volunteer groups take the lead in various activities.
Currently, there are nine active groups, and their activities include puppet shows, storytelling, making cloth picture books, delivering and collecting books, playing musical instruments, and appearing on the radio.
Through volunteer activities, you can make new friends and discover new things about yourself.
Please see the volunteer recruitment flyer for details. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
Best Reading 2022
In 2022, we will introduce the books that were often read in 1 years.
The 1st place was "Golden Kamuy", a manga that was completed in 2022 and was highly evaluated for its careful depiction of Ainu culture.
1st place "Golden Kamuy" Satoru Noda: Written by Shueisha
2nd place "So that you can eat delicious rice" Junko Takase: Author / Kodansha
3rd place "12 months in Niseko": Kenji Numajiri: Author / Lupicia Co., Ltd.
4th place “Afterglow Peak Zoku Yamajo Diary” Kanae Minato: Written by Gentosha
5th place “Wandering Moon” Yu Nagira: Written by Tokyo Sogensha
5th place "Bread thief vs Fake bread thief" Keiko Shibata: Written by KADOKAWA
5th place "Forest 100 Kaidate no Ie" Toshio Iwai: Written by Kaiseisha
5th place "All Ultraman Perfect Encyclopedia" Kodansha: Edited by Kodansha
Exhibition
Book exhibition 3/31-4/27 "Mystery" special feature
This is an exhibition of mysteries and mystery novels that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from elementary school students to junior high and high school students.
We collect award-winning works such as "This mystery is amazing" and "Edogawa Ranpo Award", as well as works by popular authors.
Hobby Exhibition 4/1～4/21 Photo／Tomio Sato 4/22～4/30 Ikebana／Naomi Kuwabara
Asobuku librarian's recommended books
"Kimi no Quiz" by Tetsu Ogawa (Asahi Shimbun Publishing)
Have you ever seen a quiz show on TV?
If the respondent presses the button and gets the answer right before the question is read, the question naturally arises, "How did you understand?"
The story progresses in parallel with the words "Quiz is life", which expresses the relationship between the protagonist's life and quizzes, while clarifying the mysterious events that unfolded in front of the protagonist, the opponent. increase.
The development of the last, which symbolizes the current era, is also characteristic, not limited to unraveling the mystery.
It may change the way you look at quiz shows and make them more interesting, so I recommend this book to people who like quizzes.
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Everyone's First Aid Tetsuya Sakamoto
Ryuji Ando Introduction to Bee Life
A Survivor's Pension That Husbands, Wives, You, Parents Should Know About
Reading material
Dog House At Home Junko Oyama
What am I? Kosatsu Kuroda
Joy of this world, Saiko Idogawa
Children's books and picture books
Give me a dumpling, Keiko Sena
Night Ranch Eric Huang
Shinpei Kurihara's Kids Kitchen Shinpei Kurihara
There are many other new books. Please take a look at the Playbook.
Niseko Town Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps Neighboring Cooperation Corps 19.
Report daily activities from the members!
We will send out information every month so that the townspeople can learn about the activities and personalities of our volunteers!
Editor in charge
≫Information is also being sent on SNS!
<3rd year> Satoshi Kamata
<Second year> Ken Suzuki Eri Suzuki
<First year> Yuki Sakai Tatsuro Takahashi
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
≫Radio Niseko
Inside [Kira Niseko]
"Because I like Niseko, a cooperation team" (every Monday from 3:20 pm to 50 minutes) <Scheduled performers in February>
4/3 Arisa Fukuda
10 Kenji Hirayama and Yukako Ohashi
17 Hirokazu Fukikoshi・Daisuke Kudo
24 Misa Kudo, Tatsuro Takahashi
≫Information is also being sent on SNS!
website
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Facebook
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Instagram
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free talk
about us
2nd year
Masaaki Yasui (from Sapporo)
Assignment / Niseko Resort Tourist Association Co., Ltd.
A lot of tourists from overseas came this season, and it was quite a busy season!
At the station office of the Tourist Association where we work, we were able to use our English to help passengers boarding buses and taxis.
I'm aiming to improve my English skills for next year! !
I want to meet people in Niseko!
2nd year
Yukako Ohashi (from Osaka Prefecture)
Assignment / Townspeople Learning Division Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
I have learned a lot from you through flower arrangement classes, helping wineries, yoga and snow education.
I want to know more about nature, cooking, skiing, and more.
I decided to deepen my knowledge of wine, so if anyone wants to know more about wine, feel free to contact me!
steps to independence
Third year
Ryosuke Kato (from Shiraoi Town)
Assignment/Agricultural Administration Division
Use luck
The first year I ran around helping farmers in the town, the second year I started growing and selling vegetables, and this year, the third year, I am approaching my final season as a volunteer.
“No farmland, no capital, no experience” was the start of the manufacturing process, but over the past two and a half years, I have been able to see a path toward new farming, thanks to many connections.
Thank you for your support.
I think that regional revitalization is the real thing after graduating from the army. From the standpoint of "cooperation", we will work hard as the main body of regional revitalization.
Introduction of my assignment
16. Agricultural Administration Division Forestry Support
1st year: Yosuke Kiyobe (from Sapporo)
“Nurturing forests, connecting with people’s lives, living together”
There are currently four members working in the Forestry Support Project, where I am assigned, and I am involved in the forestry industry in a slightly different way.
In order to protect and nurture Niseko's forests, we will cut into forestry areas that have been out of reach.
Through "trees and forests", we will create better resource circulation and economic circulation while expanding ties through "trees and forests" with people in various industries who may have had no connection with "forestry" until now.
In order to make the forest a familiar and important place for local people, we will create a new relationship and value between the forest and people.
We are working hard to create a system to promote these into the future.
My life is very short compared to the cycle of the forest, and I don't know how far I can go, but I will do my best with everyone's help.
I might visit you tomorrow! ?
Introduction of my assignment
17. Planning and Environment Division Niseko Town
1st year Tatsuro Takahashi (from Aomori Prefecture)
"A town where people are connected"
Niseko Town is working on the theme of solving the problems of the town.
Elimination of housing shortages and energy conservation will be large-scale measures, but we are also working hard to create communities that are familiar to our daily lives.
The event will be a place where people who have never met before, such as people who have immigrated from all over Japan and overseas, and children in each area of the town, can get to know each other and come into contact with various activities and ways of thinking. It is held.
In January, we held an event to play in the snow using the snowy mountains of the Niseko Mirai block, and in February, we held an event to walk in snowshoes through the forest in the block and along the adjacent river.
I was able to see how it has become a place for new encounters and restarts, and I feel once again the importance of people-to-people connections.
This initiative is independently planned and operated by the cooperation team assigned to Niseko Town.
We will continue to plan fun events and events with new discoveries, so we hope you will join us!
We will send out information every month so that the townspeople can learn about the activities and personalities of our volunteers!
Editor in charge
≫Information is also being sent on SNS!
<3rd year> Satoshi Kamata
<Second year> Ken Suzuki Eri Suzuki
<First year> Yuki Sakai Tatsuro Takahashi
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
≫Radio Niseko
Inside [Kira Niseko]
"Because I like Niseko, a cooperation team" (every Monday from 3:20 pm to 50 minutes) <Scheduled performers in February>
4/3 Arisa Fukuda
10 Kenji Hirayama and Yukako Ohashi
17 Hirokazu Fukikoshi・Daisuke Kudo
24 Misa Kudo, Tatsuro Takahashi
≫Information is also being sent on SNS!
website
▼
▼
▼
free talk
about us
2nd year
Masaaki Yasui (from Sapporo)
Assignment / Niseko Resort Tourist Association Co., Ltd.
A lot of tourists from overseas came this season, and it was quite a busy season!
At the station office of the Tourist Association where we work, we were able to use our English to help passengers boarding buses and taxis.
I'm aiming to improve my English skills for next year! !
I want to meet people in Niseko!
2nd year
Yukako Ohashi (from Osaka Prefecture)
Assignment / Townspeople Learning Division Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
I have learned a lot from you through flower arrangement classes, helping wineries, yoga and snow education.
I want to know more about nature, cooking, skiing, and more.
I decided to deepen my knowledge of wine, so if anyone wants to know more about wine, feel free to contact me!
steps to independence
Third year
Ryosuke Kato (from Shiraoi Town)
Assignment/Agricultural Administration Division
Use luck
The first year I ran around helping farmers in the town, the second year I started growing and selling vegetables, and this year, the third year, I am approaching my final season as a volunteer.
“No farmland, no capital, no experience” was the start of the manufacturing process, but over the past two and a half years, I have been able to see a path toward new farming, thanks to many connections.
Thank you for your support.
I think that regional revitalization is the real thing after graduating from the army. From the standpoint of "cooperation", we will work hard as the main body of regional revitalization.
Introduction of my assignment
16. Agricultural Administration Division Forestry Support
1st year: Yosuke Kiyobe (from Sapporo)
“Nurturing forests, connecting with people’s lives, living together”
There are currently four members working in the Forestry Support Project, where I am assigned, and I am involved in the forestry industry in a slightly different way.
In order to protect and nurture Niseko's forests, we will cut into forestry areas that have been out of reach.
Through "trees and forests", we will create better resource circulation and economic circulation while expanding ties through "trees and forests" with people in various industries who may have had no connection with "forestry" until now.
In order to make the forest a familiar and important place for local people, we will create a new relationship and value between the forest and people.
We are working hard to create a system to promote these into the future.
My life is very short compared to the cycle of the forest, and I don't know how far I can go, but I will do my best with everyone's help.
I might visit you tomorrow! ?
Introduction of my assignment
17. Planning and Environment Division Niseko Town
1st year Tatsuro Takahashi (from Aomori Prefecture)
"A town where people are connected"
Niseko Town is working on the theme of solving the problems of the town.
Elimination of housing shortages and energy conservation will be large-scale measures, but we are also working hard to create communities that are familiar to our daily lives.
The event will be a place where people who have never met before, such as people who have immigrated from all over Japan and overseas, and children in each area of the town, can get to know each other and come into contact with various activities and ways of thinking. It is held.
In January, we held an event to play in the snow using the snowy mountains of the Niseko Mirai block, and in February, we held an event to walk in snowshoes through the forest in the block and along the adjacent river.
I was able to see how it has become a place for new encounters and restarts, and I feel once again the importance of people-to-people connections.
This initiative is independently planned and operated by the cooperation team assigned to Niseko Town.
We will continue to plan fun events and events with new discoveries, so we hope you will join us!
smiling square
In this section, we will introduce various activities and information related to child-rearing!
Parenting topics
Older people karuta
Kindergarten
Older children made "Kindergarten Karuta" with their parents on the opening day as a graduation present.
Parents and children thought about reading cards for pictures drawn by children.
A wonderful karuta card filled with memories of the center, such as "I've come to Chiba, it's a sweet potato," "I've come to Kendama, it's fun," and "I found a small bata."
Karuta was handed over at the farewell party in March as a gift exchange with children throughout the year.
Lots of fun memories!
nice work done
Sun
Ms. Junko Murase from Niseko Seikatsu no Ie was invited as a lecturer and experienced indigo dyeing.
It was the first time for the mothers to try indigo dyeing, but while receiving advice from the instructor, they tied bandanas with rubber bands and used clothespins, thinking, "What kind of pattern can you make?" I made it while talking
bottom.
Participating mothers commented, "The opening was the best moment," and "It was an exciting and valuable experience that I could not have imagined."
It turned out better than I expected! !
“Ohisama” is a place where parents and children can play casually, and where friends can talk about their worries. (Inside Kindergarten)
Notice
Would you like to have fun with your parents and children at "Ohisama"?
"Ohisama" is a place where people with the same young children can casually talk to each other and have fun playing together.
We have lots of fun toys for you. Parents and children can play freely.
In addition, there is a staff member in charge, so please feel free to contact us about anything related to child-rearing and child development.
In the coming season when it gets warmer and easier to go out, why don't you come and visit "Ohisama" while taking a walk?
《Open date and time》
Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)
9 am - 5 pm
Closed from noon to 3pm
"How to apply"
Ohisama registration is required every year. If you would like to use it, please apply to the support center.
<Inquiries about this page>
Children's Future Division Children's Future Section
TEL.0136-44-2101
Niseko Town Kindergarten "Kiratto" charge / Aoki / Sato
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Parenting topics
Older people karuta
Kindergarten
Older children made "Kindergarten Karuta" with their parents on the opening day as a graduation present.
Parents and children thought about reading cards for pictures drawn by children.
A wonderful karuta card filled with memories of the center, such as "I've come to Chiba, it's a sweet potato," "I've come to Kendama, it's fun," and "I found a small bata."
Karuta was handed over at the farewell party in March as a gift exchange with children throughout the year.
Lots of fun memories!
nice work done
Sun
Ms. Junko Murase from Niseko Seikatsu no Ie was invited as a lecturer and experienced indigo dyeing.
It was the first time for the mothers to try indigo dyeing, but while receiving advice from the instructor, they tied bandanas with rubber bands and used clothespins, thinking, "What kind of pattern can you make?" I made it while talking
bottom.
Participating mothers commented, "The opening was the best moment," and "It was an exciting and valuable experience that I could not have imagined."
It turned out better than I expected! !
“Ohisama” is a place where parents and children can play casually, and where friends can talk about their worries. (Inside Kindergarten)
Notice
Would you like to have fun with your parents and children at "Ohisama"?
"Ohisama" is a place where people with the same young children can casually talk to each other and have fun playing together.
We have lots of fun toys for you. Parents and children can play freely.
In addition, there is a staff member in charge, so please feel free to contact us about anything related to child-rearing and child development.
In the coming season when it gets warmer and easier to go out, why don't you come and visit "Ohisama" while taking a walk?
《Open date and time》
Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)
9 am - 5 pm
Closed from noon to 3pm
"How to apply"
Ohisama registration is required every year. If you would like to use it, please apply to the support center.
<Inquiries about this page>
Children's Future Division Children's Future Section
TEL.0136-44-2101
Niseko Town Kindergarten "Kiratto" charge / Aoki / Sato
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
community
Curator Ito's Hello Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum vol.34
有島記念館 TEL.0136-44-3245
100 years after the death of Takeo Arishima
Last year marked the 100th anniversary of opening up the farm with the idea of "mutual aid".
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Takeo Arishima, who owned a farm as an absentee landlord in what is now Niseko Town.
About 100 years ago, he was known to many people as a best-selling author, but now he is one of the authors who are being forgotten.
At Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, we hold exhibitions and events to introduce them in various places so that you can learn more about the relationship between Arishima, Hokkaido, and Niseko and their lives.
During the Sapporo Snow Festival in February of this year, we held a panel exhibition in the underground walking space in front of Sapporo Station, and many people read it enthusiastically.
Also, from January to February, we jacked the advertising space for the entire Sapporo tram, and ran a vehicle that introduced Arishima, the memorial hall, and the highlights of Niseko.
■ Record the history of Niseko Town
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum has the role of conveying the history of the town to future generations as the only museum facility in the town.
At Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, we are looking for items related to the history of the town, such as the following.
Last year, we received a lot of donations such as old public relations magazines and farm tools.
The other day, I transferred the materials of the same elementary school that were in the former Fukui Elementary School and the local materials that were in the former townspeople center to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
I will recommend you to organize it.
Does anyone have an old issue of "Koho Kaributo" (No. 1 onwards)?
〇 "I collect such things"
[Regardless of time]
Publicity Kaributo, Publicity Niseko, town survey, leaflets and posters for tourist and accommodation facilities in the Niseko area, small items with store names, agricultural tools and various daily tools from the Meiji era to the present, old tractors, Hakodate General things related to Niseko Town such as goods, photos and videos related to the main line between Oshamambe and Otaru, photos and videos showing the streets of the Niseko area, books and magazines provided at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Book Cafe
有島記念館 TEL.0136-44-3245
100 years after the death of Takeo Arishima
Last year marked the 100th anniversary of opening up the farm with the idea of "mutual aid".
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Takeo Arishima, who owned a farm as an absentee landlord in what is now Niseko Town.
About 100 years ago, he was known to many people as a best-selling author, but now he is one of the authors who are being forgotten.
At Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, we hold exhibitions and events to introduce them in various places so that you can learn more about the relationship between Arishima, Hokkaido, and Niseko and their lives.
During the Sapporo Snow Festival in February of this year, we held a panel exhibition in the underground walking space in front of Sapporo Station, and many people read it enthusiastically.
Also, from January to February, we jacked the advertising space for the entire Sapporo tram, and ran a vehicle that introduced Arishima, the memorial hall, and the highlights of Niseko.
■ Record the history of Niseko Town
Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum has the role of conveying the history of the town to future generations as the only museum facility in the town.
At Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, we are looking for items related to the history of the town, such as the following.
Last year, we received a lot of donations such as old public relations magazines and farm tools.
The other day, I transferred the materials of the same elementary school that were in the former Fukui Elementary School and the local materials that were in the former townspeople center to Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
I will recommend you to organize it.
Does anyone have an old issue of "Koho Kaributo" (No. 1 onwards)?
〇 "I collect such things"
[Regardless of time]
Publicity Kaributo, Publicity Niseko, town survey, leaflets and posters for tourist and accommodation facilities in the Niseko area, small items with store names, agricultural tools and various daily tools from the Meiji era to the present, old tractors, Hakodate General things related to Niseko Town such as goods, photos and videos related to the main line between Oshamambe and Otaru, photos and videos showing the streets of the Niseko area, books and magazines provided at Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum Book Cafe
News from Niseko Town Information on living
information on a NISEKO life
News
Notice of Unified Local Elections
I would like vote to let town development reflect will of everybody.
Hokkaido Governor and Hokkaido Assembly Member Election
■Voting day/Sunday, April 9, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
■ People who can vote / People born before April 10, 2005, who are eligible to vote in the Hokkaido gubernatorial election
2022 On December 22, the Hokkaido Assembly election will be held at 2022 Those who have reported moving into the town by December 30 and have been continuously registered as a resident in the town for at least three months.
○Early voting is possible
Those who cannot vote on the day of the election due to going out, travelling, business trips, etc., can vote early.
Procedure of early vote only fills in address and full name in oath of the back side of election admission ticket (postcard) to be mailed.
You can easily vote, so please use it.
■ Period/Until Saturday, April 8
■ Time / 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
■Place/City Hall Multipurpose Hall Niseko Town Council Election
■ Election day / Sunday, April 23, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
■Notification date/Tuesday, April 18
■Persons eligible to vote/ Persons born before April 24, 2005, who have registered to move into the town by 2023 January 17, 2005, and who have continuously been registered as a resident in the town for at least three months.
In addition, please contact us for more information as you may not be able to vote due to transfer etc.
○Early voting is possible
■Period: April 19th (Wednesday) to April 22nd (Saturday)
■ Time / 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
■Place/Town office Multipurpose hall
Absentee ballots and mail-in ballots are also available. Please see the town's website for details.
■問合せ／選挙管理委員会 TEL0136-44-2121
Notice of Blood Donation On April 11 (Tuesday), a blood donation vehicle will go around town. Thank you for your cooperation.
■ Time and place/ 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Kiranoyu parking lot, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Townspeople Center parking lot
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL0136-44-2121 担当＝齋藤・上仙
Don't forget to get the second measles-rubella vaccination
There is a measles-rubella second vaccination for older children.
Individual notifications are being sent to those affected. Don't forget to vaccinate.
■Eligibility: Older children (5 to 7 years old, from 1 year before the start of elementary school to the day before the start of school)
■ Number of inoculations / 1 time
Designated Medical Institution / Niseko Clinic Every Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm
■Reservation method: Reservation must be made at least 1 week before the desired vaccination date. Also, please note that after March 31, 2024, you will not be eligible for the cost subsidy.
■予約先・問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121 担当＝上仙・山本
Kiranoyu admission fee reduction certificate has been sent
The town issues a "Kiranoyu admission fee reduction certificate" for people over 70 and people with disabilities.
If you have a certificate, you can use it cheaper than the normal admission fee by presenting the certificate at the reception of Kiranoyu when you enter, so please use it.
In principle, the certificate will not be reissued, so please handle it with care.
■ 2022 Those who received their certificates during the fiscal year / 2023 will receive their new certificates in the mail by March 31. If you have not received your certificate, please contact us.
■People who have not received a certificate in 2022 /Please come to the Health and Welfare Division window with your seal.
In addition, we will inform those who will be 70 years old in 2023 and will have a birthday between April and the end of September in March 2023. Those who have birthdays between October and the end of March will be notified in writing by September 30th.
Please apply at the office window.
In addition, if you have a physical (2nd grade or higher), rehabilitation, or mental disability certificate but do not have a certificate, please come to the office counter with your seal and disability certificate.
You can receive "children's allowance".
The town provides various subsidies to families raising children.
■Children's Allowance/Children's Allowance is an allowance paid to those who are raising children from 0 years old to the end of junior high school. When a child is born or when you move from another municipality, you need to submit a "Certification Request".
■Child-Rearing Allowance/Child-Rearing Allowance helps single-parent families who support children who do not share the same livelihood with their father or mother due to divorce, etc., to help them stabilize their lives and become independent, and to promote the welfare of their children. It is a system to plan.
■Special Child-Rearing Allowance/Special Child-Rearing Allowance is an allowance paid to guardians raising children under the age of 20 who are physically or mentally disabled.
For more information, please visit the town homepage or contact the person in charge.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Attorney Katahira will solve your worries!
●This month's theme "Children's Fundamental Law"
Recently, we often hear reports in the news about the establishment of the Children's Agency.
In fact, with the establishment of the Children's Agency, the "Children's Basic Law" came into effect on April 1 2023.
One of the features of the Basic Law for Children is respect for the opinions of children.
Article 11 of this law stipulates, "When formulating, implementing, and evaluating child policy, the national and local governments shall: Necessary measures shall be taken to reflect the opinions.”
Regarding this "necessary measure", the Cabinet Secretariat
1. Implementation of public comments for children and young people,
2. Promoting the participation of children and young people in committees, conferences, etc.
3. We explain that we are creating a system and a place to listen directly to children and young people, such as hearing opinions using SNS that are familiar to children and young people.
However, for example, regarding joint custody when parents get divorced, when asking the child's opinion, there are various questions such as who will ask, what kind of position the child will be in, and whether it will be a majority decision. .
Either way, it looks like we need to take the long view.
パークフロント法律事務所ニセコ事務所 ニセコ町字本通141番地 TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX.0136-44-3801
City Case Files
Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
Incident
Occurrence of theft
At an accommodation facility in the town, there was an incident in which a guest's bag was stolen.
Traffic accident
2 cases, including a collision accident
(February 11) A rear-end collision between vehicles occurred on the road.
(February 15) A head-on collision between vehicles occurred on a town road.
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Making landscapes of Kira Highway
``Kira Kaido'' is a 730-meter section of the main street in the Hondori area of Niseko Town, Iwanai Toya Line, aiming to create a pleasant cityscape that reflects the colors of the four seasons, incorporating the opinions of local residents. A sense of unity based on the created “Townscape Formation Guidelines”
Stores, houses, street lights, signboards, etc. were developed and completed in 2003.
When building a new building, expanding or remodeling on the Kira Kaido, it is necessary to consult in advance with the "Niseko Kira Kaido Residents' Meeting", which is composed of local residents.
Subsidize the production cost of the projecting signboard
The protruding signboards installed at each store along the Kira Kaido express the individuality of the store and form an orderly landscape along the Kira Kaido.
In order to maintain this landscape, we will issue subsidies to businesses that newly install signboards.
For more information, please visit the town's website or contact us.
■ Eligible people / People who have an address in the town who run a business in the area of Kirakaido
■ Subsidized amount / Up to 300,000 yen will be subsidized for the costs related to the production of the projecting signboard.
■ Homepage / (Kira Highway)
■問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
There are various rules to protect the beautiful scenery
The town has enforced the "Niseko Town Landscape Ordinance" since 2004 in order to protect and nurture the Niseko-like landscape. In addition, in the Niseko Annupuri and Moiwa foothills areas (Niseko, Soga, part of Higashiyama), a quasi-city planning area was designated from March 6, 2009, and from July 1 of the same year, in addition to this rule, the same area in
Ordinances such as "special use restricted areas (outline of usage restrictions for buildings such as playgrounds and factories)" and "landscape districts (restrictions on building height, color, recession of walls, etc.)" are enforced.
In addition to these rules, when building buildings (general buildings, prefabricated garages, storerooms, etc.) or displaying outdoor advertisements, etc. , it may be necessary to consult with the mayor in advance and apply for confirmation and certification.
It may be inconvenient for everyone to not be able to build buildings freely even on your own land.
However, in order to prevent disorderly development from destroying Niseko's landscape, all those involved in the landscape, including business operators and residents, should make efforts to protect the landscape themselves and continue to protect the landscape, which is an asset of the region, for the future. is needed.
With these rules we created with you,
The beautiful scenery of Niseko Town is still preserved today.
Please understand this rule in order to protect the scenery of Niseko Town in the future.
For more information, please visit the town's website or contact us.
■ Homepage /
(Landscape Ordinance)
(quasi-city planning)
(Concerning architecture)
■問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
We subsidize energy-saving renovation cost of house
In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from homes and create a more comfortable living environment, the town provides subsidies for the construction of energy-saving renovations of the houses inhabited by the townspeople.
We will be accepting applications at any time this year as well.
Please perform application within 14 days before the construction start of construction.
■ Target /
・Persons who carry out energy-saving repair work on their own houses in the town, who have an address and live in the houses, or who are planning to move into the houses.
・The applicant and all family members in the same household must have paid municipal taxes and utility charges to the municipality in full.
■ Target construction /
・Insulation repair work for all windows that meet certain energy conservation standards and insulation repair work for ceilings, walls, floors, etc., with a construction cost of 300,000 yen or more (including consumption tax), 2023 Construction to be completed by the end of the month
■ Subsidy amount/
・20% of the subsidized construction cost (maximum 300,000 yen, 500,000 yen under certain conditions) People who are planning to do energy-saving renovation work on their homes may be eligible, so please contact us first.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Announcement of private rental housing construction cost subsidy project
By improving the performance of private rental housing, the town promotes the reduction of the environmental burden in the town and the improvement of the residents' quality of life. Part of the cost is subsidized for those who build it.
■ Target /
・Individuals or corporations building new private rental housing
・Individuals or corporations who are not in arrears with municipal taxes and utility bills to be paid to municipalities
■ Target construction /
・Construction of new housing complexes with 4 or more units per building that meets the standards for heat insulation performance and sound insulation performance set by the town
■ Subsidy amount/
・20% of subsidized construction costs (maximum 1,500,000 yen/house)
For more information on eligibility criteria and application procedures, please contact the person in charge.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL0136-44-2121
We support the active efforts of local businesses!
The town enacted the Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Ordinance in December last year (see the February 2023 issue of Public Relations Niseko for details).
This ordinance is intended to continue and further enhance the town's efforts to support business operators.
From 2023, we will expand the subsidy system for business support as follows.
Entrepreneurs who create liveliness, etc. Expansion of support business subsidy system
We will make the following changes to this system, which has been implemented since fiscal 2011 and has been utilized in more than 55 cases so far, to subsidize construction costs when starting a business, succeeding a business, expanding facilities, etc.
1. Can be used multiple times / Business operators who have used this system in the past will be able to use it again under certain conditions
2. Addition of supplementary requirements / Addition of joining organizations that work on regional economic circulation (conventionally, joining Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of the requirements)
3.Addition of Required Documents/A multi-year management plan will be added as a document to be submitted at the time of preliminary examination by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
*In addition, there are no changes to the subsidy rate (1/3), subsidy upper limit (1 million yen), or target expenses (construction costs, etc.).
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL0136-44-2121
Establishment of a subsidy system to increase the attractiveness of commercial and industrial tourism
We will start the following new subsidy system in order to support initiatives that lead to cooperation by various local businesses and increase the attractiveness of the area.
■ Requirements/
1. Cooperating with multiple businesses in the town
2. Substantial Ripple Effect on Local Economy
3. New software business
4. Coordinated with the town's initiatives and policies
■ Subsidy rate/4/5 or less *within the budget
■ Subsidy upper limit / 1 million yen
■ Eligible Expenses/Requirement costs, service costs, consignment fees, usage fees, raw material costs, etc.
■ Application deadline: May 31 (Wednesday)
*Selection will be made when the subsidy is decided.
*After the project ends, it is necessary to report on the results and subsequent development for a certain period of time.
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL0136-44-2121
Consumer affairs consultation memo
To everyone starting a new life
Check the rental contract carefully to avoid trouble
There are many troubles related to renting a house in a wide range of generations, but especially the younger generation often sign a lease contract when they leave their parents and start a new life, so it is necessary to be careful not to get into trouble. .
What should I watch out for?
When signing a contract, carefully check the contents of the contract document and the current state of the rental property.
Among the contents of the contract documents, check especially the prohibited items, items related to repairs, items related to the cost burden when moving out, and special agreements.
Before moving in, check the current condition of the rental property with the landlord as much as possible.
If you take pictures of any scratches or stains that existed before you moved in, it will help prevent problems when you move out.
If you have a problem with your home, such as a leak in the rain or a leaking toilet, immediately contact the landlord and ask them what to do. Also, keep in mind that you are renting a rental property, and try to keep it as clean as possible on a daily basis.
When you move out, check the current condition of the rental property with the landlord as much as possible, just as you did when you moved in.
Check the settlement details carefully and ask the landlord for an explanation if there is something you do not agree with.
Even if you are careful, you may run into problems. If you don't know what to do, or if it's difficult for you to solve the problem by yourself, please contact the consultation desk or the office.
■問合せ／ようてい地域消費生活相談窓口 TEL 0136-44-1600 担当＝池田
You can view the property tax tax ledger
People who own land and houses in Niseko Town as of 2023 1, 2020 can view the property tax tax ledger that lists the assessed value for 2023.
■Period/until May 31 (Wednesday) *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and holidays
■Location/Taxation Section of the government office
■ Reception hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
■ Fee/Free
* After the period has passed, a fee of 300 yen per owner will be charged.
■Please present an identification card that can confirm that you are the owner of the tax ledger that can be viewed.
■When viewing by proxy/Please present the identification card of the person who has come to view, and submit a power of attorney signed by the person and stamped.
■問合せ／税務課固定資産税係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Certificates can be obtained at convenience stores
From March 20 2023 (Monday), you can now use your My Number card to obtain certificates at convenience stores nationwide that have multi-copy machines.
■ Certificates that can be obtained /
・Copy of juminhyo (certificate of residence)
・Seal registration certificate (person with registered seal)
■Available hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. including weekends and holidays
■ What you need/
・My number card
・The 4-digit PIN set on your My Number Card
*If you enter the wrong number 3 times in a row, it will be locked. To unlock it, you need to go through the procedures at the Resident Section of the town hall.
・Prescribed fee
■Attention: In order to receive a seal registration certificate at the Resident Section of the town hall, you will still need a seal registration certificate as before.
Issuance fees for certificates etc. have been revised
With the start of convenience store issuance of juminhyo (certificate of residence) and seal registration certificates, the issuance fees for certificates etc. have been revised since April 1 2023.
Certificates to be revised are listed in the attached table.
Type of certificate, etc. Fee
Issuance of seal registration card 300 yen
juminhyo (certificate of residence) (including exemption) 300 yen
Family register tag 300 yen
Proof of registered items on juminhyo (certificate of residence) 300 yen
Viewing juminhyo (certificate of residence) and family register attachment 300 yen
(Before the revision, all fees were 200 yen.)
I would like understanding and cooperation of townspeople.
■問合せ／町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Track! Activities of a town development company!
We took a snowshoe walk at Niseko Mirai!
It's around this time that Niseko is all about spring.
Niseko Machi Co., Ltd. held a snowshoe walk on the Niseko Mirai site and its surroundings on Sunday, February 19th!
It was a relatively warm day with no snowfall, and I was able to walk very comfortably.
First, walk toward the Niseko Mirai forest, then climb a small hill and take a short break. People who used to farm in the place where Niseko Mirai is made also participated and taught us various things such as the situation at that time.
After talking for a while, we went down the hill to the vicinity of the Second Kashumbetsu River.
While listening to the sound of the murmuring of the river, everyone relaxes with a hot coffee prepared in one hand.
After that, walk along the river and pass under the elevated bridge (a view you don't usually see!), and walk to the ruins of an old silo near Motomachi.
Finally, I walked back to the office from the intersection near the roadside station Niseko View Plaza.
Snowshoe walking allows you to enter places that are usually difficult to enter, and you can fully enjoy the vast, clean snowfield. New discoveries, flowers blooming in old tales, and various fun activities
I thought again that it was bitty
Thank you very much to everyone who participated!
★Clean the town! Implementation of Spring Clean Operation
This spring, with the cooperation of everyone, we will be picking up litter mainly along the roads in the town, so please apply if you would like to participate.
■Date/Time/Tuesday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the parking lot in front of the government office
*If it rains on the day of the event, the event will be postponed to the 11th (Thursday) to pick up litter along the Kira Highway.
May is Townwide Beautification and Cleaning Month
Please cooperate with beautification cleaning activities at each residents' association, such as picking up garbage in the town.
We will distribute garbage bags during cleaning activities, so please let us know in advance if you need them.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Recruitment
2023 Niseko Town Boy Fire Club Member Recruitment
Niseko Fire Department is recruiting Niseko Town Boy Fire Club members for 5th and 6th grade elementary school students with the aim of acquiring knowledge and skills related to fire prevention and disaster prevention from an early age.
In addition to learning how to call 119 and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the activities include experiencing a fire extinguishing experience, riding a fire engine, and visiting the command center facility.
Study sessions are scheduled once a month, seven times a year.
Please note that we may cancel the recruitment to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection.
■ Target age: 5th and 6th graders attending elementary school in the town
■ Application period / 2023 from April 1 to April 30
■Required Documents/ Niseko Town Youth Fire Club Enrollment Application Form
* Application forms are available at elementary schools or Niseko Fire Department
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
General Soda Candidate (1st)
■ Qualifications for taking the exam / Persons aged 18 to 33 as of the first day of the scheduled hiring month
Reception period / March 1 (Wednesday) to May 9 (Tuesday)
■Examination date: May 19th (Friday) to May 28th (Sunday)
SDF candidate (1st)
■ Qualifications for taking the exam / Persons aged 18 to 33 as of the first day of the scheduled hiring month
Reception period / April 1st (Sat) - May 17th (Wed)
■ Examination date: May 26th (Friday) to 28th (Sunday)
Announcement of employment consultation meeting
■Explanation event/general sergeant candidate and self-defense officer candidate
○ Iwanai Town
■ Place: Hello Work Iwanai
■Date/Time/Tuesday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to noon
○ Kutchan Town
■ Location: Hello Work Kutchan
Date/Time/Thursday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. to noon
*If you would like to receive an explanation at a time other than this date and time, please contact us as we will adjust it.
Please contact us at the following address for more information, as test dates and other information are subject to change.
■問合せ／自衛隊札幌地方協力本部倶知安地域事務所 TEL 0136-23-3540
または自衛官募集相談員 下口 登さん TEL 0136-44-2177
Clean Station How to keep a dog "Rules and Manners" Don't let your dog go!
Free-ranging dogs are prohibited by Niseko Town Dog Control and Wild Dog Sweeping Ordinances.
If you let your dog run free, it may behave in unexpected ways in the absence of its owner, such as entering other people's premises and pooping, or harming people or other dogs.
For people who don't like dogs, an untethered dog is terrifying. Never leave your dog unattended at night or early in the morning.
When you go for a walk, please attach a leash properly.
Poop while walking the dog...
When you take your dog for a walk, take a plastic bag with you, and be sure to take the feces home with you.
It is also a natural manner not to let your dog pee at the front door of your house.
When you keep an animal, follow the rules and manners, and take responsibility as a member of the family.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
There is a vacant room in the town house
Type Housing complex name Type Structure Rent guideline Parking space / Yes
Public Housing Boyang Danchi Building D 3LDK Medium Fire Resistant Structure Lowest ～ Highest
(Household) Room 302 (67.08 square meters) 3 stories ¥12,300 to ¥54,000
Built in 1992 (fluctuates depending on income, etc.)
Reception period / April 3 (Monday) to April 17 (Monday)
●Eligibility and application method/Please inquire for details.
■ Inquiries about town-run housing / Urban Construction Section Housing Management Section
Yosakoi Soran Festival Citizen Judge Recruitment
Please select the team you want to be selected for the YOSAKOI Soran Grand Prize by watching the performance.
No special skills or knowledge are required.
■Date and time: Saturday, June 10, 9:30 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday, June 11, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm, 3 to 4 hours
■ Location: Around Odori Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Activities/Examination of performances at the YOSAKOI Soran Festival
■Capacity: about 180 people (lottery)
■ Application period / April 1st (Sat) - April 30th (Sun)
■How to apply/Apply by HP, FAX, or mail
* Application forms can be obtained from the website
■問合せ／YOSAKOIソーラン祭り実行委員会 TEL 011-231-4351 FAX 011-233-4351
About conduct of 2023 cook examination
■Examination date and time/ 2023 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
■ Test site: Sapporo City (Sapporo will be the test site for those living in the Shiribeshi area)
■Examination fee/Hokkaido income certificate stamp with face value equivalent to 6,900 yen
■Eligibility for Examination/School Education Law (Act No. 26 of 1947) Persons prescribed in Article 57 (including persons deemed to be persons prescribed in Article 57 of the School Education Law pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 3 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Cooking Law) Facilities such as dormitories, schools, and hospitals that prepare and provide food and drink to a large number of people, or Food Sanitation Act Enforcement Order (Cabinet Order No. 229 of 1953) No. 35
A person who has been engaged in cooking work for more than two years by May 19, 2023 2023 in the business listed in Article 1 (restaurant business), item 14 (seafood sales business), item 32 (sozai manufacturing), and 26 (complex sozai manufacturing).
Application period: May 8th (Mon) to May 19th (Fri) 2023
■ Documents to be submitted / 1 copy each
・Cook test application form
・Cook test examinee card
・Cook test input notification
■Examination guide (application form) distribution location: In addition to being distributed at each public health center and branch office, it can be downloaded from the Hokkaido website.
■Where to submit the application form? Inquiries: ○Hokkaido Kutchan Public Health Center
〒044‐0001 虻田郡倶知安町北1条東2丁目 TEL 0136-23-1952
○Hokkaido Kutchan Public Health Center Yoichi Community Health Branch
〒046‐0015 余市郡余市町朝日町12番地 TEL 0135-23-3104
○Hokkaido Iwanai Public Health Center Planning and General Affairs Division Planning Section
〒045‐0022 岩内郡岩内町清住252‐1 TEL 0135-62-1537
heart gift
We received your donation. thanks for the goodwill
《Niseko Town Social Welfare Council Reception》
"Please use it for social welfare" Mr. Ken Sugimoto, Sapporo City
"As a thank you for taking care of my mother during her lifetime" Mr. Kazuya Hinoura Satomi Social Club
"Please use it for social welfare." Dear Anonymous
hello mayor
Towards an easy-to-move town
Niseko Bus, Donan Bus, and JR are responsible for public transportation within the town, and in the town, as complementary transportation, demand buses and winter excursion buses are operated in the town, and in the Fukui area, with the efforts of everyone in the area We also practice transportation by helping each other.
However, transportation within the town is fragile, and there is a noticeable shortage of taxis, especially in winter.
Securing intra-regional transportation is an urgent issue for the town, and we are currently listening to the opinions of the Transport Bureau, the Hokkaido Government Office, the Hire Association, as well as neighboring towns and local taxi operators.
The current situation, which is hindering the movement of townspeople and tourists, must be resolved as soon as possible.
In order to increase the convenience of transportation, I would like to secure stable financial resources such as accommodation tax and expand transportation within the area.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Notice of Unified Local Elections
I would like vote to let town development reflect will of everybody.
Hokkaido Governor and Hokkaido Assembly Member Election
■Voting day/Sunday, April 9, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
■ People who can vote / People born before April 10, 2005, who are eligible to vote in the Hokkaido gubernatorial election
2022 On December 22, the Hokkaido Assembly election will be held at 2022 Those who have reported moving into the town by December 30 and have been continuously registered as a resident in the town for at least three months.
○Early voting is possible
Those who cannot vote on the day of the election due to going out, travelling, business trips, etc., can vote early.
Procedure of early vote only fills in address and full name in oath of the back side of election admission ticket (postcard) to be mailed.
You can easily vote, so please use it.
■ Period/Until Saturday, April 8
■ Time / 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
■Place/City Hall Multipurpose Hall Niseko Town Council Election
■ Election day / Sunday, April 23, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
■Notification date/Tuesday, April 18
■Persons eligible to vote/ Persons born before April 24, 2005, who have registered to move into the town by 2023 January 17, 2005, and who have continuously been registered as a resident in the town for at least three months.
In addition, please contact us for more information as you may not be able to vote due to transfer etc.
○Early voting is possible
■Period: April 19th (Wednesday) to April 22nd (Saturday)
■ Time / 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
■Place/Town office Multipurpose hall
Absentee ballots and mail-in ballots are also available. Please see the town's website for details.
■問合せ／選挙管理委員会 TEL0136-44-2121
Notice of Blood Donation On April 11 (Tuesday), a blood donation vehicle will go around town. Thank you for your cooperation.
■ Time and place/ 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Kiranoyu parking lot, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Townspeople Center parking lot
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL0136-44-2121 担当＝齋藤・上仙
Don't forget to get the second measles-rubella vaccination
There is a measles-rubella second vaccination for older children.
Individual notifications are being sent to those affected. Don't forget to vaccinate.
■Eligibility: Older children (5 to 7 years old, from 1 year before the start of elementary school to the day before the start of school)
■ Number of inoculations / 1 time
Designated Medical Institution / Niseko Clinic Every Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm
■Reservation method: Reservation must be made at least 1 week before the desired vaccination date. Also, please note that after March 31, 2024, you will not be eligible for the cost subsidy.
■予約先・問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121 担当＝上仙・山本
Kiranoyu admission fee reduction certificate has been sent
The town issues a "Kiranoyu admission fee reduction certificate" for people over 70 and people with disabilities.
If you have a certificate, you can use it cheaper than the normal admission fee by presenting the certificate at the reception of Kiranoyu when you enter, so please use it.
In principle, the certificate will not be reissued, so please handle it with care.
■ 2022 Those who received their certificates during the fiscal year / 2023 will receive their new certificates in the mail by March 31. If you have not received your certificate, please contact us.
■People who have not received a certificate in 2022 /Please come to the Health and Welfare Division window with your seal.
In addition, we will inform those who will be 70 years old in 2023 and will have a birthday between April and the end of September in March 2023. Those who have birthdays between October and the end of March will be notified in writing by September 30th.
Please apply at the office window.
In addition, if you have a physical (2nd grade or higher), rehabilitation, or mental disability certificate but do not have a certificate, please come to the office counter with your seal and disability certificate.
You can receive "children's allowance".
The town provides various subsidies to families raising children.
■Children's Allowance/Children's Allowance is an allowance paid to those who are raising children from 0 years old to the end of junior high school. When a child is born or when you move from another municipality, you need to submit a "Certification Request".
■Child-Rearing Allowance/Child-Rearing Allowance helps single-parent families who support children who do not share the same livelihood with their father or mother due to divorce, etc., to help them stabilize their lives and become independent, and to promote the welfare of their children. It is a system to plan.
■Special Child-Rearing Allowance/Special Child-Rearing Allowance is an allowance paid to guardians raising children under the age of 20 who are physically or mentally disabled.
For more information, please visit the town homepage or contact the person in charge.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Attorney Katahira will solve your worries!
●This month's theme "Children's Fundamental Law"
Recently, we often hear reports in the news about the establishment of the Children's Agency.
In fact, with the establishment of the Children's Agency, the "Children's Basic Law" came into effect on April 1 2023.
One of the features of the Basic Law for Children is respect for the opinions of children.
Article 11 of this law stipulates, "When formulating, implementing, and evaluating child policy, the national and local governments shall: Necessary measures shall be taken to reflect the opinions.”
Regarding this "necessary measure", the Cabinet Secretariat
1. Implementation of public comments for children and young people,
2. Promoting the participation of children and young people in committees, conferences, etc.
3. We explain that we are creating a system and a place to listen directly to children and young people, such as hearing opinions using SNS that are familiar to children and young people.
However, for example, regarding joint custody when parents get divorced, when asking the child's opinion, there are various questions such as who will ask, what kind of position the child will be in, and whether it will be a majority decision. .
Either way, it looks like we need to take the long view.
パークフロント法律事務所ニセコ事務所 ニセコ町字本通141番地 TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX.0136-44-3801
City Case Files
Niseko Town Crime Prevention Association
Incident
Occurrence of theft
At an accommodation facility in the town, there was an incident in which a guest's bag was stolen.
Traffic accident
2 cases, including a collision accident
(February 11) A rear-end collision between vehicles occurred on the road.
(February 15) A head-on collision between vehicles occurred on a town road.
倶知安警察署／TEL 0136-22-0110
Making landscapes of Kira Highway
``Kira Kaido'' is a 730-meter section of the main street in the Hondori area of Niseko Town, Iwanai Toya Line, aiming to create a pleasant cityscape that reflects the colors of the four seasons, incorporating the opinions of local residents. A sense of unity based on the created “Townscape Formation Guidelines”
Stores, houses, street lights, signboards, etc. were developed and completed in 2003.
When building a new building, expanding or remodeling on the Kira Kaido, it is necessary to consult in advance with the "Niseko Kira Kaido Residents' Meeting", which is composed of local residents.
Subsidize the production cost of the projecting signboard
The protruding signboards installed at each store along the Kira Kaido express the individuality of the store and form an orderly landscape along the Kira Kaido.
In order to maintain this landscape, we will issue subsidies to businesses that newly install signboards.
For more information, please visit the town's website or contact us.
■ Eligible people / People who have an address in the town who run a business in the area of Kirakaido
■ Subsidized amount / Up to 300,000 yen will be subsidized for the costs related to the production of the projecting signboard.
■ Homepage / (Kira Highway)
■問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
There are various rules to protect the beautiful scenery
The town has enforced the "Niseko Town Landscape Ordinance" since 2004 in order to protect and nurture the Niseko-like landscape. In addition, in the Niseko Annupuri and Moiwa foothills areas (Niseko, Soga, part of Higashiyama), a quasi-city planning area was designated from March 6, 2009, and from July 1 of the same year, in addition to this rule, the same area in
Ordinances such as "special use restricted areas (outline of usage restrictions for buildings such as playgrounds and factories)" and "landscape districts (restrictions on building height, color, recession of walls, etc.)" are enforced.
In addition to these rules, when building buildings (general buildings, prefabricated garages, storerooms, etc.) or displaying outdoor advertisements, etc. , it may be necessary to consult with the mayor in advance and apply for confirmation and certification.
It may be inconvenient for everyone to not be able to build buildings freely even on your own land.
However, in order to prevent disorderly development from destroying Niseko's landscape, all those involved in the landscape, including business operators and residents, should make efforts to protect the landscape themselves and continue to protect the landscape, which is an asset of the region, for the future. is needed.
With these rules we created with you,
The beautiful scenery of Niseko Town is still preserved today.
Please understand this rule in order to protect the scenery of Niseko Town in the future.
For more information, please visit the town's website or contact us.
■ Homepage /
(Landscape Ordinance)
(quasi-city planning)
(Concerning architecture)
■問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
We subsidize energy-saving renovation cost of house
In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from homes and create a more comfortable living environment, the town provides subsidies for the construction of energy-saving renovations of the houses inhabited by the townspeople.
We will be accepting applications at any time this year as well.
Please perform application within 14 days before the construction start of construction.
■ Target /
・Persons who carry out energy-saving repair work on their own houses in the town, who have an address and live in the houses, or who are planning to move into the houses.
・The applicant and all family members in the same household must have paid municipal taxes and utility charges to the municipality in full.
■ Target construction /
・Insulation repair work for all windows that meet certain energy conservation standards and insulation repair work for ceilings, walls, floors, etc., with a construction cost of 300,000 yen or more (including consumption tax), 2023 Construction to be completed by the end of the month
■ Subsidy amount/
・20% of the subsidized construction cost (maximum 300,000 yen, 500,000 yen under certain conditions) People who are planning to do energy-saving renovation work on their homes may be eligible, so please contact us first.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Announcement of private rental housing construction cost subsidy project
By improving the performance of private rental housing, the town promotes the reduction of the environmental burden in the town and the improvement of the residents' quality of life. Part of the cost is subsidized for those who build it.
■ Target /
・Individuals or corporations building new private rental housing
・Individuals or corporations who are not in arrears with municipal taxes and utility bills to be paid to municipalities
■ Target construction /
・Construction of new housing complexes with 4 or more units per building that meets the standards for heat insulation performance and sound insulation performance set by the town
■ Subsidy amount/
・20% of subsidized construction costs (maximum 1,500,000 yen/house)
For more information on eligibility criteria and application procedures, please contact the person in charge.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL0136-44-2121
We support the active efforts of local businesses!
The town enacted the Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Ordinance in December last year (see the February 2023 issue of Public Relations Niseko for details).
This ordinance is intended to continue and further enhance the town's efforts to support business operators.
From 2023, we will expand the subsidy system for business support as follows.
Entrepreneurs who create liveliness, etc. Expansion of support business subsidy system
We will make the following changes to this system, which has been implemented since fiscal 2011 and has been utilized in more than 55 cases so far, to subsidize construction costs when starting a business, succeeding a business, expanding facilities, etc.
1. Can be used multiple times / Business operators who have used this system in the past will be able to use it again under certain conditions
2. Addition of supplementary requirements / Addition of joining organizations that work on regional economic circulation (conventionally, joining Niseko Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of the requirements)
3.Addition of Required Documents/A multi-year management plan will be added as a document to be submitted at the time of preliminary examination by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
*In addition, there are no changes to the subsidy rate (1/3), subsidy upper limit (1 million yen), or target expenses (construction costs, etc.).
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL0136-44-2121
Establishment of a subsidy system to increase the attractiveness of commercial and industrial tourism
We will start the following new subsidy system in order to support initiatives that lead to cooperation by various local businesses and increase the attractiveness of the area.
■ Requirements/
1. Cooperating with multiple businesses in the town
2. Substantial Ripple Effect on Local Economy
3. New software business
4. Coordinated with the town's initiatives and policies
■ Subsidy rate/4/5 or less *within the budget
■ Subsidy upper limit / 1 million yen
■ Eligible Expenses/Requirement costs, service costs, consignment fees, usage fees, raw material costs, etc.
■ Application deadline: May 31 (Wednesday)
*Selection will be made when the subsidy is decided.
*After the project ends, it is necessary to report on the results and subsequent development for a certain period of time.
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL0136-44-2121
Consumer affairs consultation memo
To everyone starting a new life
Check the rental contract carefully to avoid trouble
There are many troubles related to renting a house in a wide range of generations, but especially the younger generation often sign a lease contract when they leave their parents and start a new life, so it is necessary to be careful not to get into trouble. .
What should I watch out for?
When signing a contract, carefully check the contents of the contract document and the current state of the rental property.
Among the contents of the contract documents, check especially the prohibited items, items related to repairs, items related to the cost burden when moving out, and special agreements.
Before moving in, check the current condition of the rental property with the landlord as much as possible.
If you take pictures of any scratches or stains that existed before you moved in, it will help prevent problems when you move out.
If you have a problem with your home, such as a leak in the rain or a leaking toilet, immediately contact the landlord and ask them what to do. Also, keep in mind that you are renting a rental property, and try to keep it as clean as possible on a daily basis.
When you move out, check the current condition of the rental property with the landlord as much as possible, just as you did when you moved in.
Check the settlement details carefully and ask the landlord for an explanation if there is something you do not agree with.
Even if you are careful, you may run into problems. If you don't know what to do, or if it's difficult for you to solve the problem by yourself, please contact the consultation desk or the office.
■問合せ／ようてい地域消費生活相談窓口 TEL 0136-44-1600 担当＝池田
You can view the property tax tax ledger
People who own land and houses in Niseko Town as of 2023 1, 2020 can view the property tax tax ledger that lists the assessed value for 2023.
■Period/until May 31 (Wednesday) *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and holidays
■Location/Taxation Section of the government office
■ Reception hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
■ Fee/Free
* After the period has passed, a fee of 300 yen per owner will be charged.
■Please present an identification card that can confirm that you are the owner of the tax ledger that can be viewed.
■When viewing by proxy/Please present the identification card of the person who has come to view, and submit a power of attorney signed by the person and stamped.
■問合せ／税務課固定資産税係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Certificates can be obtained at convenience stores
From March 20 2023 (Monday), you can now use your My Number card to obtain certificates at convenience stores nationwide that have multi-copy machines.
■ Certificates that can be obtained /
・Copy of juminhyo (certificate of residence)
・Seal registration certificate (person with registered seal)
■Available hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. including weekends and holidays
■ What you need/
・My number card
・The 4-digit PIN set on your My Number Card
*If you enter the wrong number 3 times in a row, it will be locked. To unlock it, you need to go through the procedures at the Resident Section of the town hall.
・Prescribed fee
■Attention: In order to receive a seal registration certificate at the Resident Section of the town hall, you will still need a seal registration certificate as before.
Issuance fees for certificates etc. have been revised
With the start of convenience store issuance of juminhyo (certificate of residence) and seal registration certificates, the issuance fees for certificates etc. have been revised since April 1 2023.
Certificates to be revised are listed in the attached table.
Type of certificate, etc. Fee
Issuance of seal registration card 300 yen
juminhyo (certificate of residence) (including exemption) 300 yen
Family register tag 300 yen
Proof of registered items on juminhyo (certificate of residence) 300 yen
Viewing juminhyo (certificate of residence) and family register attachment 300 yen
(Before the revision, all fees were 200 yen.)
I would like understanding and cooperation of townspeople.
■問合せ／町民生活課住民係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Track! Activities of a town development company!
We took a snowshoe walk at Niseko Mirai!
It's around this time that Niseko is all about spring.
Niseko Machi Co., Ltd. held a snowshoe walk on the Niseko Mirai site and its surroundings on Sunday, February 19th!
It was a relatively warm day with no snowfall, and I was able to walk very comfortably.
First, walk toward the Niseko Mirai forest, then climb a small hill and take a short break. People who used to farm in the place where Niseko Mirai is made also participated and taught us various things such as the situation at that time.
After talking for a while, we went down the hill to the vicinity of the Second Kashumbetsu River.
While listening to the sound of the murmuring of the river, everyone relaxes with a hot coffee prepared in one hand.
After that, walk along the river and pass under the elevated bridge (a view you don't usually see!), and walk to the ruins of an old silo near Motomachi.
Finally, I walked back to the office from the intersection near the roadside station Niseko View Plaza.
Snowshoe walking allows you to enter places that are usually difficult to enter, and you can fully enjoy the vast, clean snowfield. New discoveries, flowers blooming in old tales, and various fun activities
I thought again that it was bitty
Thank you very much to everyone who participated!
★Clean the town! Implementation of Spring Clean Operation
This spring, with the cooperation of everyone, we will be picking up litter mainly along the roads in the town, so please apply if you would like to participate.
■Date/Time/Tuesday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the parking lot in front of the government office
*If it rains on the day of the event, the event will be postponed to the 11th (Thursday) to pick up litter along the Kira Highway.
May is Townwide Beautification and Cleaning Month
Please cooperate with beautification cleaning activities at each residents' association, such as picking up garbage in the town.
We will distribute garbage bags during cleaning activities, so please let us know in advance if you need them.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Recruitment
2023 Niseko Town Boy Fire Club Member Recruitment
Niseko Fire Department is recruiting Niseko Town Boy Fire Club members for 5th and 6th grade elementary school students with the aim of acquiring knowledge and skills related to fire prevention and disaster prevention from an early age.
In addition to learning how to call 119 and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the activities include experiencing a fire extinguishing experience, riding a fire engine, and visiting the command center facility.
Study sessions are scheduled once a month, seven times a year.
Please note that we may cancel the recruitment to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection.
■ Target age: 5th and 6th graders attending elementary school in the town
■ Application period / 2023 from April 1 to April 30
■Required Documents/ Niseko Town Youth Fire Club Enrollment Application Form
* Application forms are available at elementary schools or Niseko Fire Department
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
General Soda Candidate (1st)
■ Qualifications for taking the exam / Persons aged 18 to 33 as of the first day of the scheduled hiring month
Reception period / March 1 (Wednesday) to May 9 (Tuesday)
■Examination date: May 19th (Friday) to May 28th (Sunday)
SDF candidate (1st)
■ Qualifications for taking the exam / Persons aged 18 to 33 as of the first day of the scheduled hiring month
Reception period / April 1st (Sat) - May 17th (Wed)
■ Examination date: May 26th (Friday) to 28th (Sunday)
Announcement of employment consultation meeting
■Explanation event/general sergeant candidate and self-defense officer candidate
○ Iwanai Town
■ Place: Hello Work Iwanai
■Date/Time/Tuesday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to noon
○ Kutchan Town
■ Location: Hello Work Kutchan
Date/Time/Thursday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. to noon
*If you would like to receive an explanation at a time other than this date and time, please contact us as we will adjust it.
Please contact us at the following address for more information, as test dates and other information are subject to change.
■問合せ／自衛隊札幌地方協力本部倶知安地域事務所 TEL 0136-23-3540
または自衛官募集相談員 下口 登さん TEL 0136-44-2177
Clean Station How to keep a dog "Rules and Manners" Don't let your dog go!
Free-ranging dogs are prohibited by Niseko Town Dog Control and Wild Dog Sweeping Ordinances.
If you let your dog run free, it may behave in unexpected ways in the absence of its owner, such as entering other people's premises and pooping, or harming people or other dogs.
For people who don't like dogs, an untethered dog is terrifying. Never leave your dog unattended at night or early in the morning.
When you go for a walk, please attach a leash properly.
Poop while walking the dog...
When you take your dog for a walk, take a plastic bag with you, and be sure to take the feces home with you.
It is also a natural manner not to let your dog pee at the front door of your house.
When you keep an animal, follow the rules and manners, and take responsibility as a member of the family.
■問合せ／町民生活課町民生活係 TEL 0136-44-2121
There is a vacant room in the town house
Type Housing complex name Type Structure Rent guideline Parking space / Yes
Public Housing Boyang Danchi Building D 3LDK Medium Fire Resistant Structure Lowest ～ Highest
(Household) Room 302 (67.08 square meters) 3 stories ¥12,300 to ¥54,000
Built in 1992 (fluctuates depending on income, etc.)
Reception period / April 3 (Monday) to April 17 (Monday)
●Eligibility and application method/Please inquire for details.
■ Inquiries about town-run housing / Urban Construction Section Housing Management Section
Yosakoi Soran Festival Citizen Judge Recruitment
Please select the team you want to be selected for the YOSAKOI Soran Grand Prize by watching the performance.
No special skills or knowledge are required.
■Date and time: Saturday, June 10, 9:30 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday, June 11, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm, 3 to 4 hours
■ Location: Around Odori Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Activities/Examination of performances at the YOSAKOI Soran Festival
■Capacity: about 180 people (lottery)
■ Application period / April 1st (Sat) - April 30th (Sun)
■How to apply/Apply by HP, FAX, or mail
* Application forms can be obtained from the website
■問合せ／YOSAKOIソーラン祭り実行委員会 TEL 011-231-4351 FAX 011-233-4351
About conduct of 2023 cook examination
■Examination date and time/ 2023 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
■ Test site: Sapporo City (Sapporo will be the test site for those living in the Shiribeshi area)
■Examination fee/Hokkaido income certificate stamp with face value equivalent to 6,900 yen
■Eligibility for Examination/School Education Law (Act No. 26 of 1947) Persons prescribed in Article 57 (including persons deemed to be persons prescribed in Article 57 of the School Education Law pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 3 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Cooking Law) Facilities such as dormitories, schools, and hospitals that prepare and provide food and drink to a large number of people, or Food Sanitation Act Enforcement Order (Cabinet Order No. 229 of 1953) No. 35
A person who has been engaged in cooking work for more than two years by May 19, 2023 2023 in the business listed in Article 1 (restaurant business), item 14 (seafood sales business), item 32 (sozai manufacturing), and 26 (complex sozai manufacturing).
Application period: May 8th (Mon) to May 19th (Fri) 2023
■ Documents to be submitted / 1 copy each
・Cook test application form
・Cook test examinee card
・Cook test input notification
■Examination guide (application form) distribution location: In addition to being distributed at each public health center and branch office, it can be downloaded from the Hokkaido website.
■Where to submit the application form? Inquiries: ○Hokkaido Kutchan Public Health Center
〒044‐0001 虻田郡倶知安町北1条東2丁目 TEL 0136-23-1952
○Hokkaido Kutchan Public Health Center Yoichi Community Health Branch
〒046‐0015 余市郡余市町朝日町12番地 TEL 0135-23-3104
○Hokkaido Iwanai Public Health Center Planning and General Affairs Division Planning Section
〒045‐0022 岩内郡岩内町清住252‐1 TEL 0135-62-1537
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《Niseko Town Social Welfare Council Reception》
"Please use it for social welfare" Mr. Ken Sugimoto, Sapporo City
"As a thank you for taking care of my mother during her lifetime" Mr. Kazuya Hinoura Satomi Social Club
"Please use it for social welfare." Dear Anonymous
hello mayor
Towards an easy-to-move town
Niseko Bus, Donan Bus, and JR are responsible for public transportation within the town, and in the town, as complementary transportation, demand buses and winter excursion buses are operated in the town, and in the Fukui area, with the efforts of everyone in the area We also practice transportation by helping each other.
However, transportation within the town is fragile, and there is a noticeable shortage of taxis, especially in winter.
Securing intra-regional transportation is an urgent issue for the town, and we are currently listening to the opinions of the Transport Bureau, the Hokkaido Government Office, the Hire Association, as well as neighboring towns and local taxi operators.
The current situation, which is hindering the movement of townspeople and tourists, must be resolved as soon as possible.
In order to increase the convenience of transportation, I would like to secure stable financial resources such as accommodation tax and expand transportation within the area.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Town Calendar 4APRIL
in April
Traffic safety campaign during the new school entrance (kindergarten) period in spring
April 6th (Thursday) to 14th (Friday)
○ Ensure the safety of pedestrians, including children and the elderly
○Let's eradicate drunken driving
○ Comply with traffic rules even for bicycles
*May be canceled depending on the situation. note that.
bottom right box article
Night and holiday emergency and emergency response
Emergency reception 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
2nd (Sun) Hokkaido Governor/Hokkaido Assembly Member Election Early Voting (~4/8)/Role: 8:30~20:00 See Life Information P27
3rd (Mon) Playbook closed day
4th (Tue) Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town: 13:00- (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Central warehouse group closed days
5th (Wed)
6th (Thursday) Niseko Elementary School Entrance Ceremony / 10:00-
●Kondo Elementary School Entrance Ceremony/10:00～
● Infant health checkup/Town: 13:00-
●Niseko Junior High School Entrance Ceremony/13:30～
●Introductory Japanese／O：18：00～
Open at night
7th (Friday)
8th (Sat) Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00-
9th (Sun) ●Hokkaido gubernatorial election polling day/Each polling place: 7:00-18:00
●Hokkaido Assembly Election Election Day/Each Polling Place: 7:00-18:00 See Living Information P27
10th (Monday) Niseko High School Entrance Ceremony / 10:00-
Playbook closed day
11th (Tue) Blood Donation / Kiranoyu: 9:30~, Town: 13:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
12th (Wed)
13th (Thursday) Health checkup for 5-year-olds/Town: 9:00-
●Introductory Japanese／O：18：00～
● Hello town mayor's office / role: 13:00 ~
Open at night
14th (Friday) Health checkup for National Health Insurance subscribers/Town: 6:00-
15th (Sat)
16th (Sun)
17th (Mon) Asobuk closed day
18th (Tue) Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town: 13:00- (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Central warehouse group closed days
19th (Wednesday) Radio Niseko Interruption Training Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
● Niseko Town member election early voting (~ 4/22) / role: 8: 30-20: 00 See P27 of living information
20th (Thursday) Introductory Japanese/O: 18:00-
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
21st (Fri)
22nd (Sat) Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00-
23rd (Sun) Niseko Town Council Election Voting Day/Each Polling Place: 7:00-18:00 See Living Information P27
24th (Mon) Asobuk closed day
25th (Tue) Central warehouse group closed day
26th (Wednesday) Dental checkup, fluoride application / Town: 13:00-
27th (Thursday) Administrative promotion member meeting / Town: 14: 00 ~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
●Introductory Japanese／O：18：00～
Open at night
28th (Fri) Asobuk closed day
29th (Sat) Showa Day
Playbook closed day
30th (Sun)
May 1 (Mon) Asobuk closed day
2nd (Tue)
3rd (Wed) Constitution Memorial Day
Playbook closed day
Traffic safety campaign during the new school entrance (kindergarten) period in spring
April 6th (Thursday) to 14th (Friday)
○ Ensure the safety of pedestrians, including children and the elderly
○Let's eradicate drunken driving
○ Comply with traffic rules even for bicycles
*May be canceled depending on the situation. note that.
bottom right box article
Night and holiday emergency and emergency response
Emergency reception 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
2nd (Sun) Hokkaido Governor/Hokkaido Assembly Member Election Early Voting (~4/8)/Role: 8:30~20:00 See Life Information P27
3rd (Mon) Playbook closed day
4th (Tue) Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town: 13:00- (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Central warehouse group closed days
5th (Wed)
6th (Thursday) Niseko Elementary School Entrance Ceremony / 10:00-
●Kondo Elementary School Entrance Ceremony/10:00～
● Infant health checkup/Town: 13:00-
●Niseko Junior High School Entrance Ceremony/13:30～
●Introductory Japanese／O：18：00～
Open at night
7th (Friday)
8th (Sat) Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00-
9th (Sun) ●Hokkaido gubernatorial election polling day/Each polling place: 7:00-18:00
●Hokkaido Assembly Election Election Day/Each Polling Place: 7:00-18:00 See Living Information P27
10th (Monday) Niseko High School Entrance Ceremony / 10:00-
Playbook closed day
11th (Tue) Blood Donation / Kiranoyu: 9:30~, Town: 13:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
12th (Wed)
13th (Thursday) Health checkup for 5-year-olds/Town: 9:00-
●Introductory Japanese／O：18：00～
● Hello town mayor's office / role: 13:00 ~
Open at night
14th (Friday) Health checkup for National Health Insurance subscribers/Town: 6:00-
15th (Sat)
16th (Sun)
17th (Mon) Asobuk closed day
18th (Tue) Free legal consultation with a lawyer / Town: 13:00- (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Central warehouse group closed days
19th (Wednesday) Radio Niseko Interruption Training Broadcast/Role: 10:50~
● Niseko Town member election early voting (~ 4/22) / role: 8: 30-20: 00 See P27 of living information
20th (Thursday) Introductory Japanese/O: 18:00-
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
Open at night
21st (Fri)
22nd (Sat) Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00-
23rd (Sun) Niseko Town Council Election Voting Day/Each Polling Place: 7:00-18:00 See Living Information P27
24th (Mon) Asobuk closed day
25th (Tue) Central warehouse group closed day
26th (Wednesday) Dental checkup, fluoride application / Town: 13:00-
27th (Thursday) Administrative promotion member meeting / Town: 14: 00 ~
●Asobukkurabu (Reservation required)/A: 15:00-
●Introductory Japanese／O：18：00～
Open at night
28th (Fri) Asobuk closed day
29th (Sat) Showa Day
Playbook closed day
30th (Sun)
May 1 (Mon) Asobuk closed day
2nd (Tue)
3rd (Wed) Constitution Memorial Day
Playbook closed day
Photo album of this month
We are looking for photos!
Why don't you introduce familiar photos such as "This kind of shape of vegetables was harvested" and "Fun tricks of pets" in public relations?
撮影日や撮影場所などの簡単な説明とお名前（フォトネーム）とともに、広報広聴係（koho@town.niseko.lg.jp）までお寄せください。
Photo album of this month
Which is Mount Yotei? Photographer: Niseko Town Day Service
Various Mt. Yotei Photographer: Moko & Kuu-chan
Handmade Wall Decoration & Stunning Monkey Photographer: Moko & Kuu-chan
Why don't you introduce familiar photos such as "This kind of shape of vegetables was harvested" and "Fun tricks of pets" in public relations?
撮影日や撮影場所などの簡単な説明とお名前（フォトネーム）とともに、広報広聴係（koho@town.niseko.lg.jp）までお寄せください。
Photo album of this month
Which is Mount Yotei? Photographer: Niseko Town Day Service
Various Mt. Yotei Photographer: Moko & Kuu-chan
Handmade Wall Decoration & Stunning Monkey Photographer: Moko & Kuu-chan
Central warehouse group communication vol.22
Greetings from the museum director and information on the warehouse group website
Hello! This is Matsuda, the director.
Last year, we would like to thank the townspeople for using our hotel in various events and in their daily lives.
Since last year, I have assumed the post of director, and I think there were many things that I was not good at.
However, we would like to continue to devote ourselves to making it a place where new encounters and exchanges are born, so we are looking forward to your inquiries and requests for events.
Well, at the hotel, we modified the homepage until last year and created a new homepage.
The reservation system has also changed accordingly.
From the homepage so far, we have made it even simpler, making it easier to grasp the reservation status and make it an easy-to-understand reservation system.
Other usage methods are the same as last year, so please feel free to contact us for various inquiries such as events and private use.
New homepage URL/
https://niseko-soukogun.com/
New reservation system URL/
https://reserva.be/nisekosoukogun
Niseko Central Warehouse Group (Former Starch Factory / No. 1 Warehouse)
Opening hours / 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed/every Tuesday
TEL:0136-55-5538
FAX:0136-55-5596
Hello! This is Matsuda, the director.
Last year, we would like to thank the townspeople for using our hotel in various events and in their daily lives.
Since last year, I have assumed the post of director, and I think there were many things that I was not good at.
However, we would like to continue to devote ourselves to making it a place where new encounters and exchanges are born, so we are looking forward to your inquiries and requests for events.
Well, at the hotel, we modified the homepage until last year and created a new homepage.
The reservation system has also changed accordingly.
From the homepage so far, we have made it even simpler, making it easier to grasp the reservation status and make it an easy-to-understand reservation system.
Other usage methods are the same as last year, so please feel free to contact us for various inquiries such as events and private use.
New homepage URL/
https://niseko-soukogun.com/
New reservation system URL/
https://reserva.be/nisekosoukogun
Niseko Central Warehouse Group (Former Starch Factory / No. 1 Warehouse)
Opening hours / 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed/every Tuesday
TEL:0136-55-5538
FAX:0136-55-5596
Editor's Note
March was graduation season, wasn't it? The corona epidemic a year ago forced students to wear masks from the entrance ceremony, and a new school life began with school closures and distributed school attendance.
Children whose daily lives have changed. Even though I was a complete stranger, I was deeply moved and enthralled by the sight of the children, who had grown up in a constant state of anxiety, expressing their gratitude to their teachers and parents.
Such I also graduated from the Public Relations Section... I was transferred in a short period of one year, and I could not count the things I could not do, but it was a year of learning a lot.
Thank you to everyone who cooperated with the shooting and coverage. (hot water)
Children whose daily lives have changed. Even though I was a complete stranger, I was deeply moved and enthralled by the sight of the children, who had grown up in a constant state of anxiety, expressing their gratitude to their teachers and parents.
Such I also graduated from the Public Relations Section... I was transferred in a short period of one year, and I could not count the things I could not do, but it was a year of learning a lot.
Thank you to everyone who cooperated with the shooting and coverage. (hot water)
DATA OF NISEKO TOWN
Movement of people (as of the end of February)
Population 5,122
(+16 compared to the previous month)
2,596 men
(+21 from the previous month)
2,526 women
(-5 m/m)
Number of households 2,757
(+23 month-on-month)
Of which, foreigners 532
Of which, foreign households 398
The situation of radiation dose in the town
measuring date
highest price
lowest value
Average value
Until March 15th
1 month
0.030 μGy/h
0.016 μGy/h
0.019 μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Population 5,122
(+16 compared to the previous month)
2,596 men
(+21 from the previous month)
2,526 women
(-5 m/m)
Number of households 2,757
(+23 month-on-month)
Of which, foreigners 532
Of which, foreign households 398
The situation of radiation dose in the town
measuring date
highest price
lowest value
Average value
Until March 15th
1 month
0.030 μGy/h
0.016 μGy/h
0.019 μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500