Public Relations Niseko April issue [No. 744] Text version
Feature
2020 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, we will inform you about this policy. For detailed budget information for FY2020, please see "I want to know more about this year's work 2024" which will be distributed in May.
Town administration enforcement policy
In our country, the Constitution of Japan was enacted with a strong determination to never repeat a tragic war, and its preamble pledges "everlasting peace." Unfortunately, however, we are in a very worrying situation where tragic wars are expanding, including Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Israel's military invasion of the Palestinian Gaza Strip last year. . In addition, as a result of the economic activities that we humans have carried out, the global environment has continued to deteriorate, including global warming due to increased carbon dioxide emissions and increased ocean pollution due to plastic waste, making it difficult for future generations to enjoy a prosperous future. In order to inherit the global environment, we need to
We are now facing a situation that requires urgent measures to reduce environmental impact and combat climate change.
Furthermore, due to the rapidly declining birthrate in Japan, the population has been decreasing at a pace of 1 million people every year since peaking at 1.2 billion in December 2008, and is expected to decrease to 63 million people by 2100. is expected. The Population Strategy Council's ``Population Vision 2100,'' released in January this year, states that there is no future for Japan unless the population decline is stopped at 80 million people, and that drastic measures based on ``investment in people'' are needed. We are currently formulating a strategy to strengthen our business.
In addition, in Japan, 34 years ago in 1990, due to a sense of crisis over concentration in Tokyo, the Diet and other government-related organizations were relocated to local areas, and in 1993, the central government system was corrected and a vital nation was created. For this reason, resolutions to promote decentralization have been passed in the Diet, but unfortunately none of them have been completed.
Looking at the state of the country's finances, the outstanding national debt is expected to reach 1,105 trillion yen by the end of March, which is twice the size of the country's economy (GDP), which is the source of national tax revenue. This is a worrying situation. Regarding the living situation by comparing the "median income distribution of all households," the median was 5.05 million yen in 1994, 30 years ago, decreased to 3.75 million yen in 2019, and in 2021 In terms of people's lives, prices are rising and household income is decreasing, with income disparities continuing to widen.
Despite the harsh economic environment at home and abroad, the basic resident register population in Honmachi has reached the minimum of 4,483 people in 1990, 34 years ago, and has since remained flat to a slight increase, reaching the 5,000 level. I did. The budget for town taxes in 2009 was 609 million yen, but this year's initial budget was 974 million yen. This is due to the location of tourism-related facilities and the expansion of the employment environment by attracting businesses, and I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the efforts of the town residents, town council members, and business operators.
On October 1st of this year, the town will celebrate 60 years since it changed its name from "Kanta Town" to "Niseko Town."
We deeply respect the initiative of the townspeople at the time, who took the initiative to change the name of the station from Kanta Station to Niseko Station, which led to the revision of the town name, and we will continue to strive to honor the efforts of our predecessors. We are determined to strive to create the city that is possible.
In compiling this year's budget, we have sought to align it with the national local government financial plan, and in addition to the three previous issues of 1. shifting from a "society that prioritizes economic rationality" to creating a "society of empathy capital" that values the dignity of people, 2. correcting the ever-widening disparities in living standards, and 3. "reducing the burden on the global environment" and "countermeasures against climate change," this year we have placed emphasis on further improving the environment for raising children, including expanding the scope of free school lunch fees.
In the new fiscal year, we will continue to take measures to address housing shortages and improve transportation convenience, and as a city where Takeo Arishima's last teachings of ``mutual aid'' are still alive, the elderly who have built today's society from their children can feel at ease. We will continue to develop cities that are livable and that respect human dignity.
In addition, in terms of attracting companies that we have been promoting so far, we have created a ``Small World City Niseko'' where people can feel the ease of living in our comprehensive plan and an ``Environmental Creative City'' that values the environment and landscape. We will continue our efforts to attract high-quality companies that sympathize with Niseko, a sustainable and mutually supportive city that co-creates the future of children, and that will participate in community development.
In addition, we have so far made recommendations to the government: 1. For land whose owners are unknown, the ownership of the land should be transferred to the desired local government; and 2. For the creation of digital nomad visas, the period of stay should be extended. 3. We will continue to make requests for the fundamental expansion of the subsidy system for maintaining water facilities, such as for earthquake-resistance renovations.
1 Basic concept of budget execution
In 2023, the government changed the classification of COVID-19 from Category 2 to Category 5, and social activities are heading toward normalization, with various events being held. I am. In Honmachi as well, we will continue to take steps to restore the devastated economy, even if only a little.
In order to develop a sustainable social infrastructure that supports the lives of the town, based on the idea of ``practicing self-government'' as advocated in the `` Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development for Town Development'', we will implement various measures systematized under the `` Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan''. We will continue to carry out administrative work in accordance with the plan.
As a basic policy for budget compilation, for investment projects with large budget scale, the urgency of the investment project and the advantage of financial burden are taken into consideration.
1. Steady promotion of ongoing projects
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2. For future sustainable development
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3. Social infrastructure that supports safety and security
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4. Improving child-rearing/educational environment
5.Improvement of ease of living and future
The budget will be compiled to enable administrative projects to be carried out in a prioritized and planned manner from a long-term perspective, taking into account the debt issuance plan and financial situation, in the order of development for sustainable development. I am.
Projects with large budgets include, in the general account, fire department building redevelopment, extending the lifespan of public housing, town road Niseko Mirai road improvement, national emergency farmland reorganization, and bridge repair work; in the public enterprise account, water supply facility expansion and improvement (in urban areas). New water treatment plant construction, urban area water transmission pipe installation, urban area water distribution pipe installation
), water supply facility renewal (Miyata area water pipe renewal, water supply equipment renewal, etc.), and renewal of sewerage management center equipment.
In addition, as priority projects, continuing projects utilizing the Digital Garden City Nation Initiative Grant include a project to support the promotion of sustainable town development through various collaborations, a regional forestry company project aimed at utilizing local resources, and a new project, Tourism DX/Share. Ring service promotion business, etc.
We will promote climate change countermeasures and SDGs.
2 Development of priority policies
1 Establishment of a local circular economy
We will strive to foster endogenous industries that take advantage of the town's rich natural environment, and promote collaboration among agriculture, tourism, commerce and industry, the utilization of locally available energy, and economic circulation within the region. In addition, we will promote initiatives for the independence of the local economy through a variety of collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that share and empathize with our philosophy of community development.
In terms of tourism promotion, based on the "Tourism Promotion Vision," we will work on initiatives for GSTC (Sustainable Tourism Community Development), which is said to be the SDGs of tourism, and the expansion of intra-regional transportation using accommodation taxes. In addition, we will promote the promotion of commerce and industry based on the "Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Ordinance."
(1) Promotion of agriculture and livestock industry
Conditions surrounding agricultural management, including soaring prices of crude oil, feed, fertilizers, and materials due to disruptions in international transportation and the weak yen due to the unstable international situation, including the Ukraine conflict, as well as climate change countermeasures. is becoming increasingly difficult. Currently, the government is amending the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, strengthening initiatives for food security, and transforming agricultural policy through the Green Food System Strategy.
In light of this situation, the town will continue to promote clean agriculture and circular agriculture, and work to establish a crop rotation system based on soil preparation, while cooperating with related organizations to diversify management risks. At the same time, we will consider ways of agricultural production that are suitable for the region for the future.
Furthermore, in the diverse and sustainable agriculture that characterizes the town's agriculture, we are leveraging our technological capabilities that have enabled us to produce not only basic crops but also a wide variety of crops, and we are developing a variety of sales channels that take advantage of our strengths as a tourist resort area. It is also necessary to secure it. However, the aging workforce and labor shortages in the agricultural sector are becoming major issues. In particular, efforts to secure human resources have become an urgent issue as demand for temporary workers increases and employment costs soar. In order to compensate for this labor shortage, we will work together with JA Yotei to take steps to secure a workforce, such as introducing machinery to reduce agricultural work and accepting foreign trainees.
With the national emergency farmland reorganization and development project currently underway at its core, we will strive to conserve high-quality farmland, promote clean agriculture that is in harmony with the environment, consolidate the use of farmland, improve agricultural infrastructure, promote highly profitable agriculture, develop measures to nurture farmers, and promote the sixth industrialization of agriculture, with the aim of improving farm income.
We will continue our efforts.
In addition, in order to carry out diverse and sustainable agriculture, in addition to continuing the Yes Clean rice cultivation support system, we will also implement soil preparation measures such as subsidies for fully ripened compost and encouragement of green manure crops, and regional branding measures for local products in conjunction with tourism. We provide support for introducing new crops and cultivation techniques.
(2) Promotion of tourism
Tourism numbers are recovering to pre-COVID levels, with inbound tourism in particular expected to increase significantly this winter.
Last year, the town's efforts as a sustainable tourist destination were recognized and received the Green Destinations Silver Award, helping to lay the foundation for the town to become a world-class tourist destination. In the future, we will aim for even higher awards and advance various initiatives based on our "Tourism Promotion Vision." In addition, the "Digital Nomad Visa" that we have been requesting from the government will be established, but since the period is only 6 months, we will continue to request that the period be extended even further. .
Regarding the Niseko tourist area, we will work together with the constituent towns of Kutchan and Rankoshi. In addition, we will continue to work with related local governments and private organizations in the Niseko region and the foothills of Mt. Yotei this year, including supporting regional development events, promoting the use of hot springs, and increasing the appeal of the summer season by using bicycles.
Regarding safety measures for ski resorts, the Niseko Rules, which are measures to prevent avalanches, have been implemented in cooperation with the Niseko Avalanche Research Center, the ski resorts, the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, and other related organizations. The town is actively promoting winter mountain safety measures, including supporting the Avalanche Research Center's human resource development, and will continue to strengthen support for the Avalanche Research Center together with Kutchan Town, the ski resorts, and related organizations, so that the Niseko Rules can continue to be developed in a sustainable manner.
Regarding the redevelopment of "Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza," the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently considering the alignment of the expressway and the location of interchanges. I am willing to make a decision on whether to proceed.
(3) Introduction of accommodation tax
Last December, the town council passed an ordinance to introduce an "accommodation tax" as a financial resource to create a sustainable tourist destination. We are currently in the process of obtaining consent from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications after discussions with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. This fiscal year, we will work to specify the use of the accommodation tax and implement the project, as well as provide support for system implementation as necessary.
(4) Promotion of commerce and industry and labor measures
Business activities are also facing difficulties in the commercial and industrial sectors due to a chronic shortage of human resources. Last year, we concluded a collaboration agreement with Timey Inc., a skimmer part-time job service, and have been using it to help resolve the shortage of human resources in Honmachi. Additionally, last year we began a study toward the introduction of the ``Specified Area Development Project Cooperative System,'' which was institutionalized by the government in conjunction with migration promotion measures, and we aim to introduce it this fiscal year.
Furthermore, this fiscal year, we will support businesses in the town to secure employees by providing up to 2 million yen in subsidies to each business in their efforts to secure employees.
As of the end of December 2023 Industry is 226 businesses, a record high. We believe that the activities of Chamber of Commerce and Industry members are a catalyst for revitalizing the local area, and we will continue to support small-scale entrepreneurs and aim to improve the vitality of the local area by nurturing a diverse range of businesses.
This year, we will continue to actively promote business attraction activities and aim to expand our basic policy of securing business entities that are lacking in the region and sustaining the economic cycle within the region.
Additionally, we will continue to subsidize the childcare support project run by the Kira Card Association, and strive to foster community and expand consumption within the town. At the same time, we will promote ``expanding the use of local currencies'' as one of the core elements that will circulate the local economy.
In terms of consumer measures, in order to prevent town residents from suffering from unfair solicitations, etc., we are utilizing government financial support to implement the functions of the "Yotei Local Consumer Affairs Consultation Counter," which has been established in seven neighboring towns and villages, including Honmachi. We will expand our consultation activities and promote awareness-raising activities so that our employees can demonstrate their abilities to the fullest.
2 Creating a city where everyone can live in good health and with a smile
In order to create a society where all the townspeople can help each other and live healthy and fulfilling lives, we will comprehensively consider solutions to various issues such as health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education, and live with peace of mind. We will continue to take steps to make this possible.
(1) child rearing support
In April 2023, the Children's Basic Act came into effect, calling for the realization of a society where all children are welcome. The town will work together with the Board of Education to create an environment where the children who will lead the next generation can play and learn with peace of mind, and where parents can easily raise their children.
In addition, we will continue our efforts to encourage children's participation in town development based on Article 11 of the Basic Ordinance on Town Development, and encourage each child to develop their potential based on the "Memorandum of Understanding of Local Governments Practicing Child-Friendly Town Development" signed with the Japan UNICEF Association. We will promote initiatives to protect the human rights of children so that they can grow up healthy.
To improve the child-rearing environment, we will continue to provide free medical care for all children up to the age of 18, and expand the scope of free school lunches. In addition, to support childbirth and child-rearing, we will provide accompanying consultation support and benefits during pregnancy and childbirth, and provide economic support so that pregnant women and families with children can give birth and raise their children with peace of mind.
In addition, we will continue to carry out children's health checkups, maternal and child health programs, and medical care for premature babies.
(2) The welfare of elderly people, disabled people
We will work to enhance welfare services based on various welfare and disability plans so that the elderly and people with physical disabilities can live with peace of mind in familiar areas.
In addition, we will support part of the operating costs and special measures to maintain nursing care services for the ``elderly group home'' operated by the Niseko Welfare Association and the ``home care support office'' that prepares care plans (nursing care support plans). Masu. In addition, in order to stabilize the Niseko Welfare Association's management, we have decided to outsource monitoring of the action plan created in 2023 and implementation support related to the town's elderly living support system.
In the "Regional Comprehensive Support Center" project, we provide support to elderly people who are facing challenges, and we also carry out preventive projects to maintain health. In addition, in response to the increasing number of dementia patients each year, under the guidance of dementia specialists, we provide comprehensive and intensive initial support to patients and their families, supporting them so that they can live independently.
Niseko Seikatsu no Ie, a community activity support center that plays a role in supporting people with disabilities, will receive a portion of its operating costs so that support from the local community and community-based community life support projects can proceed smoothly. We support.
The Social Welfare Council, which plays a central role in the town's social welfare, pays operating costs for the Town Life Support Center, which promotes regional welfare, provides welfare services for the elderly, and provides consultation for dementia, which is on the rise. We will assist you.
(3) Health promotion
Regarding health promotion, based on the "Niseko Town Health Promotion Plan", we will focus on projects related to diet, exercise, mental health, dental health, and lifestyle diseases.
In the vaccination program, we will continue to provide routine vaccinations for children, and for adults, we will provide assistance with the cost of vaccinations for influenza, shingles, etc.
In the health checkup program, we will continue to award Kira points to those who undergo specific health checkups and various cancer screenings this year, and will strive to increase the rate of people taking these tests. We will also hold health classes and lectures. We will also continue our "Echinococcus eradication measures" that we have been implementing with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(4) National health insurance business, medical system
For the National Health Insurance, Hokkaido presents the total amount and tax rate of the National Health Insurance tax required for the town based on medical expense estimates for the entire prefecture, and the town determines the "insurance tax rate" based on this. Masu. The tax rate for FY2024 will be increased by 0.34% for the income tax, 709 yen for the per capita tax, and 815 yen for the per capita tax, and the tax limit will be 20,000 yen in accordance with the national system. The amount will be increased.
(5) Securing regional medical care
In order to compensate for the deficit of Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we will provide support for operating costs and other expenses with the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei, mainly in Kutchan Town, where the hospital is located. In addition, we will work with related towns and villages to bear the cost of the renovation of Kutchan Welfare Hospital.
Based on the agreement, Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as the local residents' family doctor, will receive support for part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT and X-ray equipment they installed in fiscal year 2013.
3 Creation of eco-friendly Niseko
In order to cherish the beautiful natural environment of Honmachi and maintain a lifestyle in harmony with nature, we will proceed with initiatives to realize "Niseko, the City of Water Environment" based on the Basic Environmental Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Implementation Plan, etc.
Our town's main industries, agriculture and tourism, are made possible by the good environment, including the water environment, and we believe that these will increase our trust. As a local government that has made a zero-carbon declaration and signed the Global Covenant of Mayors Japan, we aim to combat climate change and reduce the burden on the global environment, while also working to create a recycling-oriented society.
(1) Conservation of natural environment and environmental measures
It is expected that development plans for tourist facilities will continue to be proposed in the area, including the area around the foot of Mt. Annupuri in Niseko. In order to harmonize with Niseko's beautiful nature and scenery and protect and nurture our valuable assets, we will continue to operate systems such as the National Park Law, semi-urban planning, Landscape Ordinance, and groundwater conservation ordinances, and will continue to guide "orderly development". I'll try to figure it out.
As for waste disposal measures, seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei are working together to outsource the processing of combustible waste into solid fuel to a private business in Kutchan Town, but as the number of tourists recovers, the amount of waste is expected to increase further. It is expected that
In order to ensure thorough separate disposal of garbage, the town has been operating a garbage sorting app service that can be used on smartphones and other devices since 2020 The town will continue to raise awareness of the need to separate garbage to each household and business.
Additionally, sewage is treated at the Yotei Sanitation Center of the Mt. Yotei Environmental Sanitation Association (Kutchan Town), but the current facility is over 50 years old and is severely damaged, so we are working on various plans with the aim of starting up a new facility in 2029. As the amount of sewage being collected in our town is on the rise, we will do our utmost to encourage people to switch to combined septic tanks.
(2) Transformation into self-sustaining resource saving society
As a "Eco-Model City" and "SDGs Future City," the town has been promoting initiatives for sustainable living and community development in the future, aiming to reduce environmental impact and revitalize the region. In 2018, we signed the "Global Covenant of Mayors / Japan", 2020 (2020), declared a "climate emergency", 2021 (2021) We have enacted the "Ordinance on the Proper Promotion of Renewable Energy Projects" and the "Ordinance on Promoting the Appropriate Use of Bicycles."
This fiscal year, we will proceed with the basic design for introducing solar power generation equipment to effectively utilize renewable energy in town-owned facilities, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In addition, we aim to enact the "Climate Change Countermeasures Promotion Ordinance" this fiscal year to popularize highly energy-efficient buildings.
(3) Cooperation with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd."
In 2018, the city was selected by the Cabinet Office as a SDGs Future City, and efforts are underway to establish the NISEKO Lifestyle Model District, "Niseko Mirai," as its core project. To date, one condominium building with eight units has been completed as an ultra-energy-efficient, high-performance wooden apartment complex.
This year, construction work is scheduled for one condominium building with eight units and one rental house with ten units, and we will continue to support efforts to reduce utility costs, reduce the burden of snow removal and maintenance, and create a healthy and comfortable living environment. In addition, we will promote diverse collaboration based on the environment, promote decarbonization and regional revitalization, and advance sustainable town development together with Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
(4) Promotion of forestry
Forests are important local resources that make up the natural environment and landscape that form the foundation of the town, and they bring richness to the lives of the town's residents. In order to maintain the beautiful landscape and pass it on to the future, it is necessary to maintain it in a planned manner and work on forest creation as a community-wide effort. By coordinating with forest maintenance plans and other measures, we will advance efforts to promote forestry so that the multifaceted functions of forests can be demonstrated sustainably.
This year, in accordance with the Forest Vision Implementation Plan, we will proceed with efforts to create forests for future generations. In order to steadily advance this initiative, we are collaborating with "Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd." to utilize forest resources, develop human resources, and promote tree cultivation so that we can communicate the town's rich natural environment to the townspeople. We will implement it.
Regarding the Hokkaido-operated project ``Forestry Road Niseko Katsuradai Line,'' for which business planning began last year, surveys and survey designs are scheduled to be carried out this year.
4 Cultivate a rich heart and unique culture
In close cooperation with the Board of Education and related organizations, we will work to create an educational environment where children can grow up healthy, and provide support so that diverse cultural and sporting activities can be developed through the independent actions of town residents. I will try my best.
(1) Enrichment of educational environment
Regarding education, we will support the projects undertaken by the Board of Education in accordance with the "Town Comprehensive Plan," "Niseko Town Education Outline," and "Town Educational Promotion Basic Plan."
(2) Promotion of culture and sports
We will support social education and social physical education projects that are held based on the ``Social Education Medium-Term Plan,'' which was formulated so that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and become familiar with sports.
(3) Promotion of community activities and international exchange
The Central Warehouse Group is a facility where townspeople, tourists, and visitors can interact and relax, and as a facility that contributes to the regional development and industrial revitalization of the town, we cooperate with designated management companies and operate the facilities appropriately. We will strive to
We will continue to improve the local community centers and Nishitomi District Citizens' Centers, which were created as a result of the village reorganization, to make them easier to use as bases for various community activities and disaster prevention.
Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) are responsible for cultural exchange with local residents and students, providing tourist information for foreigners, attracting tourists, making the town's publicity media multilingual, and providing support for foreigners wishing to immigrate. We carry out a wide range of international exchange activities.
This year, with support from the Council for Local Government International Relations (CLAIR), we will deploy international relations coordinators to continue to promote further understanding of multicultural coexistence and support various international exchange projects.
5 Supporting safe and secure living
We will continue to work on enhancing disaster prevention measures and comprehensively improving the living and social infrastructure so that the townspeople can live with peace of mind.
(1) Disaster prevention / crisis management measures
Natural disasters have become more frequent in recent years, such as the earthquake disaster that occurred on the Noto Peninsula in January of this year, causing extensive damage across the country. In Honmachi, we have established a crisis management system as a municipality based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan," "Resilience Regional Plan," "Business Continuity Plan (BCP Plan)," etc., and have implemented disaster prevention measures such as preparing disaster prevention equipment. In addition to improving disaster mitigation response functions, we will conduct disaster prevention drills and work to create voluntary disaster prevention organizations with the cooperation of neighborhood associations.
Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, we will continue to work closely with the national government, Hokkaido Prefecture, relevant local governments, etc., and continue to provide information to town residents based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan/Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan Edition."
In addition, the government building, which has a disaster prevention center function, will serve as a base for disaster prevention measures, contributing to the safe and secure lives of the town's residents, and will be used to become a friendly government building that town residents can easily use. We will take care to improve the environment.
In addition, with regard to firefighting operations, we will work in cooperation with the Yotei Mountain Fire Department Association to strengthen our firefighting capabilities, and while taking into consideration the ``10-Year Plan for Firefighting Capacity Development,'' we will continue to carry out the detailed design for the reconstruction of the Niseko Branch Station Fire Department building in 2023, and make preparations to start construction.
(2) Enhancement of information infrastructure
Community FM "Radio Niseko", which is the main town's information dissemination base, plays a major role as a means of providing information in times of disaster.
In 2023, we will implement a backup transmitting station on the rooftop of the town hall building in order to reliably provide information essential for securing the lives and property of town residents, such as damage information in the event of a disaster. The project is currently being designed and is expected to be completed this year.
We will continue to strive to provide information that is rooted in the lives of town residents and the needs of tourists, including administrative information, various organizations in the town, tourist events, and information on avalanche accident prevention under Niseko rules.
(3) Improvement of living environments and promotion of settlement
To date, we have worked to improve the living environment by subsidizing the construction costs of private rental housing, subsidizing energy-saving home renovations and earthquake-resistant renovations, and extending the lifespan of public housing. This fiscal year, we plan to utilize the government's subsidy system to begin complex improvement work to extend the lifespan of building No. 5 in the central public housing complex and the construction of a new housing complex.
(4) Maintenance of road transport network
The town is striving for appropriate maintenance and management based on the "Road Maintenance Individual Facility Plan" while utilizing bonds as a financial source. Regarding contract work for the maintenance of town roads, we have carried out ``consignment work for the implementation design of sidewalk maintenance for town roads and junior high schools'' and ``consignment work for the implementation design for the maintenance of sidewalks for town road hemp companies.'' Regarding construction work, we aim to complete ``Town Road Toyosato Higashi-dori Pavement Improvement Work,'' ``New Town Road Niseko Mirai-dori Construction Work,'' and ``New Housing Complex Ancillary Work.'' In addition, in the area of bridges, continuing from last year, we will carry out ``Bridge Longevity Inspection Commission'', ``Town Road Fukui Minamigosen Hamamoto Bridge Repair Work'', and ``Town Road Omagari Bridge Repair Work''. In addition, we will continue to repair guard cables, etc., and work to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of town residents in snow removal during the winter.
(5) Securing regional traffic
Regarding regional transportation, based on the "Regional Public Transportation Plan" formulated in March of this year, we will take measures to ensure the convenience of daily life for local residents and transportation for tourists. Through the efforts of local residents, we have supported Niseko Town 's version of ride sharing, ``Fukui District Mutual Transportation'', operated the ` Niseko Area Circuit Bus'' and ``Niseko Model'', a project aimed at resolving the taxi shortage. ”, support bus operators operating in the town to become cashless, and consider updating the “AI system” and increasing the number of buses aimed at improving the efficiency of demand buses.
Regarding the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Sapporo, it was confirmed at the Hokkaido Shinkansen Parallel Conventional Line Countermeasures Council's Shishi Block meeting that after the parallel conventional line was abolished, the section between Oshamanbe and Otaru would be replaced by a bus conversion system. , discussions are underway with bus companies along the Hokkaido route. Going forward, we will keep these situations in mind and proceed with discussions among the national government, Hokkaido prefecture, and related local governments.
In addition, regarding expressways, last year, during the planning stage evaluation of the Hokkaido Transverse Expressway's Rankoshi-Kutchan section, it was decided that it would be constructed on a separate line from National Route 5, and in March of this year, it was decided that it would be commercialized to the Niseko Interchange. Did. We will continue to work with the Shishi Comprehensive Development Association and request the government to investigate and commercialize the area up to Kuromatsunai.
(6) Unoccupied house measures
Regarding vacant houses in Honmachi, based on the "Vacant House Countermeasure Plan," we work together with the Niseko Real Estate Association to properly manage buildings in order to prevent the occurrence of poorly managed vacant houses and to promote the utilization of vacation homes and vacant houses. Masu.
(7) Water and sewage
In the water business, we have been implementing renewal projects for water pipeline facilities and measures against aging facilities since 2020. This year, we will continue the renewal work on water distribution pipes in the Miyata area, and will also construct new water distribution reservoirs and new water transmission pipes in the city area to increase water volume and expand water distribution facilities.
In the sewage business, in order to appropriately update and maintain facilities, based on the ``Sewage Business Stock Management Plan'' and the ``Optimum Improvement Plan for Agricultural Village Drainage Facilities,'' we are using government subsidy projects to improve sewage facility mechanical and electrical equipment. We will proceed with the update work. In addition, water and sewage operations have been carried out using special accounts, but from FY2020 they will be transitioned to public enterprise accounting.
6 Building an administrative and financial foundation for the future
In addition to steadily promoting the "Comprehensive Plan," "Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomy Revitalization," "SDGs Future City Plan," and "Decarbonization Action Plan," we will aim to effectively utilize administrative assets and resources owned by the town, and efficiently and efficiently. We will strive for effective administrative and financial management.
(1) Town development and administrative and financial administration by comprehensive plan
Based on the town's top-level plan, the 6th Comprehensive Plan (for the 12 years from 2024 to 2035), we will continue to develop the town with the aim of realizing "Niseko, a city where children's futures are co-created."
(2) Empathy with the town and expansion of the related population
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 addition, regarding the ``Hometown Tax x Travel Tax'' for travelers, which started in 2022, this year we will expand the number of member stores in the town so that it can be used more widely. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to further expand the use of eumo (Niseko Yumo). In addition, in order to create a diverse local recycling-oriented society, it is necessary to expand the number of people who sympathize with the town's efforts through the use of SNS and local currency. We will strive to expand and strengthen the corporate version of hometown tax payments.
(3) Promotion of self-government creation
Regarding self-government revitalization, we are proceeding with various projects based on the "Comprehensive Strategy for Local Self-Government Revitalization," and although the population is still at the expected size, we will continue to work on responding to changes in the social situation and related plans. We will proceed with initiatives aimed at countering population decline and strengthening regional economic circulation, while keeping in mind consistency with the above.
We will continue to deploy community revitalization cooperation volunteers to play a leading role in town development, and will support their settlement and entrepreneurial activities. At the same time, we will also deploy community support staff. In addition, in order to promote sustainable town development, we will strengthen various collaborations with "Niseko Machi" Co., Ltd., "Niseko Yukimori Kosha" Co., Ltd., and "Niseko Resort Tourism Association" Co., Ltd., and conduct corporate hometown tax payments. We will strive to expand our related population and cooperating companies.
(4) Planned management of public facilities
We will strive to properly manage and operate our facilities based on the "Comprehensive Management Plan for Public Facilities, etc." and "Individual Construction Plans," including planned maintenance and repairs, consolidation and abolition of similar facilities, extending their lifespans, and reviewing and considering abolishing facility management. We will also consider effective use of assets owned by the town, such as selling or leasing, and strive to maintain the financial soundness of the town. In facility development, we will place emphasis on "life cycle costs," make maximum use of various national support systems, and carry out appropriate renovations of facilities to promote the development of sustainable social infrastructure.
(5) Promotion of wide-area administration
Regarding wide-area administration, we will continue to consider ways to better utilize the functions of the Regional Alliance for the Future, which carries out affairs related to tax arrears, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and administrative appeal committees. The Mt. Yotei Roku Fire Department Union and the Mt. Yotei Foothills Environmental Sanitation Association are facing an increase in the burden of common expenses, and will proceed with discussions with the constituent towns and villages to ensure that the increase in burden does not become permanent.
This year, as in the past, we will continue to invest in the children who will lead the next generation, expand the environment in which it is easy to raise children, based on my basic principles of "fairness, speed, and consideration." We will strive to ``create a vibrant Niseko where children's smiles shine'' through the three cycles of ``circulation, 2. energy circulation, and 3. local economic circulation.''
Educational administration enforcement policy
Amid social issues such as the declining birthrate and aging population, the resolution of global issues, and widening regional disparities, COVID-19 has moved to Category 5, and school events such as school festivals and school trips are being canceled. The activities were carried out in a traditional manner, allowing the children to become more active. Under these circumstances, each child and student recognizes their own strengths and potential, respects all others as valuable beings, and overcomes various social changes while collaborating with diverse people. There is a need to educate children so that they can carve out a fulfilling life and become creators of a sustainable society.
Additionally, as globalization progresses, there is a need to improve classes through the use of ICT, to fundamentally strengthen the development of digital human resources through measures such as promoting DX in high schools, and to enhance cross-disciplinary and exploratory education. Masu.
The new curriculum guidelines will be implemented in elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, and specific evaluation and improvement will be required. In addition, we place emphasis on an ``curriculum that is open to society'' and share the significance of learning, ``what is the purpose of learning?'' in order to develop the zest for life, while taking a perspective of ``independent, interactive, and deep learning.'' It is necessary to establish "curriculum management" to improve lessons and improve the quality of educational activities in an organized and planned manner.
In Honmachi, we will strive to enhance "Niseko-style education" and make effective use of local educational resources while integrating with community school activities. We will work to improve children's English skills and expand opportunities for rich learning experiences throughout the region, and strive to promote an ``educational curriculum that is open to society.''
In addition, we will actively promote the use of ICT in schools and strive to improve the learning environment so that we can improve the teaching ability of teachers and promote class improvements.
In particular, we will promote the creation of an environment that improves the quality of education both inside and outside of school, so that we can realize integrated initiatives through the return and flow of "optimal individual learning" and "collaborative learning."
1 Promoting the realization of a sustainable society
(1) Promotion of SDGs and ESD
Education is the foundation of human life. In addition to the SDGs Future City and Eco-Model City initiatives, Niseko's unique environment is utilized to provide high-quality education for everyone from children to adults, and education that fosters creators of a sustainable society that deepens lifelong learning. ) and lead to the realization of a sustainable society (SDGs).
2 Nurturing a rich mind and healthy body
(1) Promotion of child-rearing support
Aiming to create a town where children's smiles shine, we will comprehensively promote child-rearing support measures based on the second child and child-rearing support project plan. In addition, we will proceed with the formulation of the third five-year plan starting from fiscal year 2025.
In addition to providing a place for interaction and learning for parents and children who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and providing consultation and assistance regarding child-rearing, the local child-rearing support center provides temporary childcare and holiday childcare in an effort to improve the child-rearing environment.
For school-age children, we provide a safe and secure place for them to go after school and a place where they can play and live according to their developmental stage through after-school childcare programs and the Niseko Children's Center, aiming to promote the healthy development of children.
In addition, we will expand the family support center business, which provides mutual assistance in raising children, child care activities during long vacations run by NPOs, and children's playgrounds, and promote town development that utilizes the power of the local community to nurture children as a whole. .
(2) Promotion of early childhood education and childcare
Early childhood is an important period for cultivating the foundations for lifelong personality development. It is important to provide a place where children can live with peace of mind, support their growth and development, and provide high-quality early childhood education. Therefore, at Kindergarten, which is responsible for both early childhood education and childcare, we 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 living in nature. . In addition, we promote childcare while deepening diverse involvement with the local community, such as reading picture books aloud in collaboration with families and English time with foreign language teaching assistants and international relations staff, and cherishing the image we want children to have by the end of early childhood. I'll make it. We will promote smooth connections to elementary school learning, collaboration and exchange with junior high schools, high schools, universities, etc., and strive to further enhance early childhood education and childcare.
Additionally, in order to improve convenience for users and reduce the workload of childcare workers, we will promote digitalization, including expanding childcare support systems.
(3) Improvement of physical strength and athletic ability
In order to help children lead healthy lives, we will work with families to promote the creation of basic lifestyle habits, and utilize the results of national physical fitness and motor ability surveys to improve physical fitness at Kindergarten and schools. We will strive to establish good exercise habits.
(4) Enhancing health education and dietary education
Regarding school lunches, in order to ensure safe, secure, and stable operations, in addition to thorough hygiene management, we will carry out appropriate maintenance, inspection, and repair of cooking machines and equipment, and proceed with systematic renewal of cooking machines and other equipment.
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.
We will work with parents, students, and schools to respond to allergies on an individual basis.
Regarding school lunch expenses, although the cost of ingredients is on the rise, this year as well, we will continue to keep the unit price of school lunch unchanged at public expense, and we will also extend the exemption of school lunch expenses to children with 3rd child. From then on, this will be expanded to include the second child and beyond, in an effort to further reduce the burden on parents.
(5) Promotion of human rights and moral education
Honmachi has many immigrants from Japan and abroad, and a wide variety of children from different cultural and social backgrounds attend kindergarten and attend school. In addition to establishing the mutual aid philosophy left behind by Takeo Arishima, we will work together with families and communities to provide moral education that fosters compassion and respect for each other's human rights and diversity, as well as the realization of a peaceful and democratic society.
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In addition, we will respect the human rights of children to the fullest based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strive to foster a rich spirit and humanity, as well as Article 11 of the Basic Urban Development Ordinance (Right of townspeople under 20 years of age to participate in community development). We will promote children's participation in town development based on the following.
3 Development of solid academic ability
(1) Developing the qualities and abilities required in the new era
At elementary and junior high schools, faculty and staff work together systematically to verify and improve educational activities aimed at improving academic ability. In addition, we will continue to improve classes to realize independent, interactive, and deep learning, and develop the qualities and abilities needed in the new era.
Niseko High School implements educational activities that will ensure that students develop the qualities and abilities that the new curriculum guidelines aim for, such as identifying problems that need to be solved by themselves, thinking independently, understanding diverse points of view, and creating satisfactory solutions.
(2) Promotion of special support education
In order to provide support tailored to the educational needs of each child, we provide educational and school consultations from an early stage, including early childhood. For children who require special consideration, in addition to classroom guidance (language and learning classrooms) and special support classes, special support instructors are assigned to elementary and junior high schools to provide support in daily life and learning. We will strive to enhance special needs education, such as by conducting
(3) Promotion of STEAM education
Students practice cross-curricular learning and exploratory learning during comprehensive study time, and develop the ability to integrate knowledge from different fields and creatively solve problems. At Niseko High School, we are strengthening cross-disciplinary and exploratory learning using ICT, and providing international education and entrepreneurship education through high school and university collaboration.
Through this, we aim to develop the qualities and capabilities necessary to solve increasingly complex regional issues.
* STEAM education: Interdisciplinary education that applies what is learned in each subject to discovering and solving problems in the real world (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
(4) Enhancement of career education
We will strive to enhance career education at schools so that students can acquire the qualities and abilities necessary for social and vocational independence.
At Niseko High School, we aim to realize the diverse career aspirations of each student, including going to university, through career education aimed at realizing their own happy future (well-being).
4 Promoting multicultural coexistence at home
(1) Promotion of Niseko-style education
"Niseko-style education" is a nine-year continuous education from elementary school to junior high school, and also considers continuity with Kindergarten and Niseko High School, and considers it as "one school system with four consecutive school types". This is an initiative to raise children who learn in Niseko and love Niseko. A newly appointed education specialist in the secretariat will take the lead in promoting initiatives centered on the priority areas of English education, hometown learning, and the use of ICT, and by developing educational activities that create a sense of unity among each school, Niseko Style will be implemented. We will work to further promote education.
(2) Promotion of domestic and international exchange and international understanding
Based at NISEKO World Village (tentative name), which will be set up at Niseko High School, we will collaborate and interact with the Niseko Town International Exchange Promotion Council (Niseko Friends) and Hokkaido International School Niseko, and will be hosting high school students, elementary and junior high school students, and town residents. Polygrams that can also participate
We will promote efforts to create a society of symbiosis.
Additionally, to give children an opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and broaden their horizons, we will be implementing youth exchange programs, such as a "Youth Offshore Seminar" visit to Takashima City (formerly Makino Town) in Shiga Prefecture, and hosting children and students from Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture.
(3) Promotion of Niseko High School
At Niseko High School, we will promote the creation of a new school featuring entrepreneurial education and international education, with the aim of developing global human resources with civic pride. In addition to considering a specific curriculum that takes advantage of the characteristics of the general department, we will utilize digital technology in entrepreneurship education.
We will create opportunities for students to take on challenges by using their learning outcomes, such as after-school entrepreneurship clubs (tentative name). In terms of international education, in addition to supporting the costs of overseas training and short-term overseas study abroad for fourth-year students, NISEKO World provides opportunities for students to come into contact with English and foreign cultures on a daily basis, and acquire an international mindset while having fun. We will promote the activities of Village (tentative name) and develop the internationalism and English skills necessary to survive in a global society.
Additionally, we will consider converting to a full-time school and reconsidering the size of the school, and since it is important to create an environment where students can attend with peace of mind when recruiting from far away, both within and outside of Hokkaido, we will further consider the rapid reconstruction of the aging high school dormitory, Kibougaoka Dormitory.
5 Establishment of an environment that enhances the quality of learning
(1) Promotion of ICT utilization
In order to further promote the use of ICT in schools, we will develop an environment that integrates hardware, software, and human resources. In addition to improving the environment, deploying ICT support staff, and improving the teaching skills of teachers and teachers using ICT, we have introduced learning support software that can be used by all students from elementary school to high school to enrich learning and improve home learning. We will promote utilization and improve the quality of education.
(2) Promotion of educational counseling and student guidance support
There is a need to respond to changes in the society surrounding children and students, such as responding to bullying, truancy, internet troubles, and preventing discrimination and prejudice due to the effects of COVID-19. In addition to striving for early detection and prevention based on our basic bullying prevention policy, we value children's independent activities and strive to create an educational environment in which they can come up with and implement rules on their own.
In order to help resolve these issues, we will deploy school counselors to provide enhanced consultation with students and their parents.
(3) Enhancement of training opportunities for faculty and staff
In order to continuously provide higher-quality education and help children develop their potential to the fullest, we aim to ensure that teachers have sufficient qualifications and abilities, such as a strong sense of mission, rich social skills, and practical leadership skills. To prepare for this, we will support the activities of the Niseko Style Education Study Group, which is attended by teachers in the town.
We have set up a "Niseko Style Education Day" where teachers from all schools in the town gather together for training, as well as specialized training, to optimize individual training and encourage collaborative learning among teachers. We will strive to enrich it.
(4) Promotion of work style reform
We will promote work style reform in schools so that teachers and staff can focus on truly necessary educational activities while effectively utilizing limited human and material resources in order to achieve the educational goals of each school. . In addition, we will further promote DX in educational settings and create a work environment where faculty and staff can fully demonstrate their abilities.
(5) Building a learning safety net
It is important to provide the necessary support and create an environment where all children can attend school with peace of mind so that their learning opportunities are not affected by the environment in which they were born and raised. The school attendance assistance system will continue to provide financial support such as school supplies and school lunch expenses.
In addition, we will assign teachers and support staff to children and students who do not speak Japanese, including those who have returned from overseas, to provide them with opportunities to attend school, help them adapt to school life, and provide appropriate guidance.
(6) Improving the educational environment (measures against heat in schools)
As it is predicted that we will continue to experience intense heat that poses the risk of heat stroke, we are working to improve the learning environment by installing air conditioners. Following Kindergarten, which was completed in 2023, preparations will be made to complete the installation at each elementary, middle, and high school as soon as possible.
Additionally, we will be investigating the deterioration of the Niseko High School building, which was constructed more than 30 years ago, and formulating a basic policy for its redevelopment. We will also strive to properly maintain and manage the facilities, including carrying out waterproofing repairs on the roof of Kindergarten and converting the lighting in the Niseko Junior High School gymnasium to LED.
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 schools that work together with the community, where schools, families, and the community share issues and goals. While using abundant educational resources such as Honmachi's natural environment, human resources, and town development initiatives, we will teach students who are unique, love Niseko, and come to Niseko.
We will work to improve education to raise children who can be proud of their place.
(2) Strengthening the school crisis management system
Although Honmachi has few natural disasters, the occurrence of large-scale disasters nationwide and their subsequent effects are an issue, so we will further strengthen cooperation between schools, the Board of Education, the police, and other related organizations. We will further strengthen safety inspections of school roads, traffic safety education, crime prevention education, and disaster prevention education by Niseko Town School Road Safety Promotion Council.
Regarding school bus operations, we will strive to prioritize safety, set up efficient routes, and review bus times to match school arrival and departure times to ensure that students have a means of transportation to and from school.
7 Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports
(1) Enhancement of lifelong learning opportunities
We will work to provide diverse learning opportunities and promote recurrent education so that students can learn anytime and anywhere throughout their lives.
Based on the 7th mid-term social education plan, we will strengthen cooperation with schools, families, and the local community, and aim to improve childcare support systems, provide opportunities for multicultural exchange, provide opportunities to get to know the local community, and improve the health of the elderly. We will continue to promote social education projects based on the four pillars of ``.
In the learning opportunities for children, Niseko aims to expose children to various educational resources such as human resources, things, and nature in Honmachi, to learn about the goodness of their hometown through discovery and excitement, and to nurture the mind and body to live strong lives for the future. We will carry out a future lab.
As for learning opportunities for the elderly, we will work to increase knowledge and education through learning and exchange at Kotobuki University, and to lead healthy, bright, and cultured lives.
(2) Promotion of lifelong sports activities
In order to make winter sports more familiar, we will be renting skis for young children, holding a children's ski festival and town-wide ski competition, and holding various ski classes. Furthermore, with the cooperation of each ski resort in the town, we will continue to subsidize ski lift tickets for children, as well as ski lift tickets purchased by parents of children aged 4 and over and children in the lower grades of elementary school. Masu.
We will continue to hold the well-established Community Sports Day and various sports tournaments for the purpose of promoting health and building friendships, as well as the sports experience classes and radio exercise events for townspeople during the summer holidays planned mainly by the sports promotion committee. In addition, we will support the Mayor's Cup Sports Tournament and the Niseko Marathon Festival, which are organized by sports organizations, in order to promote competitive ability.
Niseko Town Sports Association, which plays a central role in the town's youth sports, health sports, and competitive sports, supports the activities of its affiliated organizations, promotes community-based sports activities, and provides instructors. We will strive to develop and secure the following.
In addition, in order to make club activities held at schools sustainable, Niseko Town Holiday Club Activities Regional Transfer Study Council will consider specific measures for the gradual regional transfer of club activities. I'll go.
(3) Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports facilities
At each facility under our jurisdiction, we strive to maintain and manage appropriately based on long-term prospects and maintenance plans, in order to make lifelong learning, cultural, and sports facilities safe, comfortable, and accessible to everyone.
Regarding Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, which has become an issue of aging, we will continue to consider its utilization and renovation, while maintaining the surrounding environment such as Arishima Memorial Park.
8 Promotion of culture and arts
(1) Promotion of artistic and cultural activities
Since culture and art contribute to the creation of a spiritually enriching society, we share and collaborate with related organizations to hold concerts for town residents sponsored by cultural associations, youth art appreciation events for children and students, and exhibitions of children's works. It will be held. We will also utilize facilities such as the Town Citizen Center, the learning exchange center ``Aso Book'', and Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, and strive to secure opportunities for people to experience art, such as listening to music.
At the Niseko Railway Heritage Complex, which is located adjacent to Niseko Station, in collaboration with Niseko Town Railway Culture Association, we will hold events to publicize railway vehicles, strengthen public relations activities to spread awareness both inside and outside the town, and sell original products. to hold. We also give due consideration to facility safety management and environmental maintenance.
In addition, regarding local materials, in addition to collecting and displaying valuable historical and cultural properties, we will install storage equipment and digitize materials, working to enhance the function of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum as a local museum.
(2) Promotion of reading activities
With the NPO Asobook Association as the designated administrator, we operate the learning exchange center "Asobook", which provides an environment where reading can be enjoyed and familiar on a daily basis as a library, as well as supporting volunteer activities related to reading. .
In addition, based on the 3rd Children's Reading Activities Promotion Plan (2023 to 2020), in order to promote reading activities of students through schools, we are working with the cooperation of Asobook Association to provide school libraries. We will carry out support activities and work on improving the library environment, making effective use of it, and enriching 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 and achievements of Takeo Arishima, a representative writer of the Taisho period, including his efforts to liberate farms. We will further improve our academic level and work to speed up the planning and execution of business projects. In addition to holding special exhibitions on literature, local history, and art, we will also hold educational programs, and work with sister and friendship-affiliated museums to further enhance related projects.
This year, in addition to continuing to hold special exhibitions by Hideyuki Fujikura, a pasting artist, we will also hold special exhibitions such as the ``Hisao Moribun Exhibition,'' a director with ties to Hokkaido, and the nationwide design exhibition ``Takeo Paper Show,'' as well as the recently updated Grand Grand Exhibition. We will be holding a piano opening concert.
In FY2020, we will continue to proactively address various issues surrounding education while working to further enhance the management of the Board of Education.
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, we will inform you about this policy. For detailed budget information for FY2020, please see "I want to know more about this year's work 2024" which will be distributed in May.
Town administration enforcement policy
In our country, the Constitution of Japan was enacted with a strong determination to never repeat a tragic war, and its preamble pledges "everlasting peace." Unfortunately, however, we are in a very worrying situation where tragic wars are expanding, including Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Israel's military invasion of the Palestinian Gaza Strip last year. . In addition, as a result of the economic activities that we humans have carried out, the global environment has continued to deteriorate, including global warming due to increased carbon dioxide emissions and increased ocean pollution due to plastic waste, making it difficult for future generations to enjoy a prosperous future. In order to inherit the global environment, we need to
We are now facing a situation that requires urgent measures to reduce environmental impact and combat climate change.
Furthermore, due to the rapidly declining birthrate in Japan, the population has been decreasing at a pace of 1 million people every year since peaking at 1.2 billion in December 2008, and is expected to decrease to 63 million people by 2100. is expected. The Population Strategy Council's ``Population Vision 2100,'' released in January this year, states that there is no future for Japan unless the population decline is stopped at 80 million people, and that drastic measures based on ``investment in people'' are needed. We are currently formulating a strategy to strengthen our business.
In addition, in Japan, 34 years ago in 1990, due to a sense of crisis over concentration in Tokyo, the Diet and other government-related organizations were relocated to local areas, and in 1993, the central government system was corrected and a vital nation was created. For this reason, resolutions to promote decentralization have been passed in the Diet, but unfortunately none of them have been completed.
Looking at the state of the country's finances, the outstanding national debt is expected to reach 1,105 trillion yen by the end of March, which is twice the size of the country's economy (GDP), which is the source of national tax revenue. This is a worrying situation. Regarding the living situation by comparing the "median income distribution of all households," the median was 5.05 million yen in 1994, 30 years ago, decreased to 3.75 million yen in 2019, and in 2021 In terms of people's lives, prices are rising and household income is decreasing, with income disparities continuing to widen.
Despite the harsh economic environment at home and abroad, the basic resident register population in Honmachi has reached the minimum of 4,483 people in 1990, 34 years ago, and has since remained flat to a slight increase, reaching the 5,000 level. I did. The budget for town taxes in 2009 was 609 million yen, but this year's initial budget was 974 million yen. This is due to the location of tourism-related facilities and the expansion of the employment environment by attracting businesses, and I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the efforts of the town residents, town council members, and business operators.
On October 1st of this year, the town will celebrate 60 years since it changed its name from "Kanta Town" to "Niseko Town."
We deeply respect the initiative of the townspeople at the time, who took the initiative to change the name of the station from Kanta Station to Niseko Station, which led to the revision of the town name, and we will continue to strive to honor the efforts of our predecessors. We are determined to strive to create the city that is possible.
In compiling this year's budget, we have sought to align it with the national local government financial plan, and in addition to the three previous issues of 1. shifting from a "society that prioritizes economic rationality" to creating a "society of empathy capital" that values the dignity of people, 2. correcting the ever-widening disparities in living standards, and 3. "reducing the burden on the global environment" and "countermeasures against climate change," this year we have placed emphasis on further improving the environment for raising children, including expanding the scope of free school lunch fees.
In the new fiscal year, we will continue to take measures to address housing shortages and improve transportation convenience, and as a city where Takeo Arishima's last teachings of ``mutual aid'' are still alive, the elderly who have built today's society from their children can feel at ease. We will continue to develop cities that are livable and that respect human dignity.
In addition, in terms of attracting companies that we have been promoting so far, we have created a ``Small World City Niseko'' where people can feel the ease of living in our comprehensive plan and an ``Environmental Creative City'' that values the environment and landscape. We will continue our efforts to attract high-quality companies that sympathize with Niseko, a sustainable and mutually supportive city that co-creates the future of children, and that will participate in community development.
In addition, we have so far made recommendations to the government: 1. For land whose owners are unknown, the ownership of the land should be transferred to the desired local government; and 2. For the creation of digital nomad visas, the period of stay should be extended. 3. We will continue to make requests for the fundamental expansion of the subsidy system for maintaining water facilities, such as for earthquake-resistance renovations.
1 Basic concept of budget execution
In 2023, the government changed the classification of COVID-19 from Category 2 to Category 5, and social activities are heading toward normalization, with various events being held. I am. In Honmachi as well, we will continue to take steps to restore the devastated economy, even if only a little.
In order to develop a sustainable social infrastructure that supports the lives of the town, based on the idea of ``practicing self-government'' as advocated in the `` Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development for Town Development'', we will implement various measures systematized under the `` Niseko Town Comprehensive Plan''. We will continue to carry out administrative work in accordance with the plan.
As a basic policy for budget compilation, for investment projects with large budget scale, the urgency of the investment project and the advantage of financial burden are taken into consideration.
1. Steady promotion of ongoing projects
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2. For future sustainable development
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3. Social infrastructure that supports safety and security
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4. Improving child-rearing/educational environment
5.Improvement of ease of living and future
The budget will be compiled to enable administrative projects to be carried out in a prioritized and planned manner from a long-term perspective, taking into account the debt issuance plan and financial situation, in the order of development for sustainable development. I am.
Projects with large budgets include, in the general account, fire department building redevelopment, extending the lifespan of public housing, town road Niseko Mirai road improvement, national emergency farmland reorganization, and bridge repair work; in the public enterprise account, water supply facility expansion and improvement (in urban areas). New water treatment plant construction, urban area water transmission pipe installation, urban area water distribution pipe installation
), water supply facility renewal (Miyata area water pipe renewal, water supply equipment renewal, etc.), and renewal of sewerage management center equipment.
In addition, as priority projects, continuing projects utilizing the Digital Garden City Nation Initiative Grant include a project to support the promotion of sustainable town development through various collaborations, a regional forestry company project aimed at utilizing local resources, and a new project, Tourism DX/Share. Ring service promotion business, etc.
We will promote climate change countermeasures and SDGs.
2 Development of priority policies
1 Establishment of a local circular economy
We will strive to foster endogenous industries that take advantage of the town's rich natural environment, and promote collaboration among agriculture, tourism, commerce and industry, the utilization of locally available energy, and economic circulation within the region. In addition, we will promote initiatives for the independence of the local economy through a variety of collaborations with companies, universities, research institutes, etc. that share and empathize with our philosophy of community development.
In terms of tourism promotion, based on the "Tourism Promotion Vision," we will work on initiatives for GSTC (Sustainable Tourism Community Development), which is said to be the SDGs of tourism, and the expansion of intra-regional transportation using accommodation taxes. In addition, we will promote the promotion of commerce and industry based on the "Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Ordinance."
(1) Promotion of agriculture and livestock industry
Conditions surrounding agricultural management, including soaring prices of crude oil, feed, fertilizers, and materials due to disruptions in international transportation and the weak yen due to the unstable international situation, including the Ukraine conflict, as well as climate change countermeasures. is becoming increasingly difficult. Currently, the government is amending the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, strengthening initiatives for food security, and transforming agricultural policy through the Green Food System Strategy.
In light of this situation, the town will continue to promote clean agriculture and circular agriculture, and work to establish a crop rotation system based on soil preparation, while cooperating with related organizations to diversify management risks. At the same time, we will consider ways of agricultural production that are suitable for the region for the future.
Furthermore, in the diverse and sustainable agriculture that characterizes the town's agriculture, we are leveraging our technological capabilities that have enabled us to produce not only basic crops but also a wide variety of crops, and we are developing a variety of sales channels that take advantage of our strengths as a tourist resort area. It is also necessary to secure it. However, the aging workforce and labor shortages in the agricultural sector are becoming major issues. In particular, efforts to secure human resources have become an urgent issue as demand for temporary workers increases and employment costs soar. In order to compensate for this labor shortage, we will work together with JA Yotei to take steps to secure a workforce, such as introducing machinery to reduce agricultural work and accepting foreign trainees.
With the national emergency farmland reorganization and development project currently underway at its core, we will strive to conserve high-quality farmland, promote clean agriculture that is in harmony with the environment, consolidate the use of farmland, improve agricultural infrastructure, promote highly profitable agriculture, develop measures to nurture farmers, and promote the sixth industrialization of agriculture, with the aim of improving farm income.
We will continue our efforts.
In addition, in order to carry out diverse and sustainable agriculture, in addition to continuing the Yes Clean rice cultivation support system, we will also implement soil preparation measures such as subsidies for fully ripened compost and encouragement of green manure crops, and regional branding measures for local products in conjunction with tourism. We provide support for introducing new crops and cultivation techniques.
(2) Promotion of tourism
Tourism numbers are recovering to pre-COVID levels, with inbound tourism in particular expected to increase significantly this winter.
Last year, the town's efforts as a sustainable tourist destination were recognized and received the Green Destinations Silver Award, helping to lay the foundation for the town to become a world-class tourist destination. In the future, we will aim for even higher awards and advance various initiatives based on our "Tourism Promotion Vision." In addition, the "Digital Nomad Visa" that we have been requesting from the government will be established, but since the period is only 6 months, we will continue to request that the period be extended even further. .
Regarding the Niseko tourist area, we will work together with the constituent towns of Kutchan and Rankoshi. In addition, we will continue to work with related local governments and private organizations in the Niseko region and the foothills of Mt. Yotei this year, including supporting regional development events, promoting the use of hot springs, and increasing the appeal of the summer season by using bicycles.
Regarding safety measures for ski resorts, the Niseko Rules, which are measures to prevent avalanches, have been implemented in cooperation with the Niseko Avalanche Research Center, the ski resorts, the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, and other related organizations. The town is actively promoting winter mountain safety measures, including supporting the Avalanche Research Center's human resource development, and will continue to strengthen support for the Avalanche Research Center together with Kutchan Town, the ski resorts, and related organizations, so that the Niseko Rules can continue to be developed in a sustainable manner.
Regarding the redevelopment of "Roadside Station Niseko View Plaza," the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently considering the alignment of the expressway and the location of interchanges. I am willing to make a decision on whether to proceed.
(3) Introduction of accommodation tax
Last December, the town council passed an ordinance to introduce an "accommodation tax" as a financial resource to create a sustainable tourist destination. We are currently in the process of obtaining consent from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications after discussions with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. This fiscal year, we will work to specify the use of the accommodation tax and implement the project, as well as provide support for system implementation as necessary.
(4) Promotion of commerce and industry and labor measures
Business activities are also facing difficulties in the commercial and industrial sectors due to a chronic shortage of human resources. Last year, we concluded a collaboration agreement with Timey Inc., a skimmer part-time job service, and have been using it to help resolve the shortage of human resources in Honmachi. Additionally, last year we began a study toward the introduction of the ``Specified Area Development Project Cooperative System,'' which was institutionalized by the government in conjunction with migration promotion measures, and we aim to introduce it this fiscal year.
Furthermore, this fiscal year, we will support businesses in the town to secure employees by providing up to 2 million yen in subsidies to each business in their efforts to secure employees.
As of the end of December 2023 Industry is 226 businesses, a record high. We believe that the activities of Chamber of Commerce and Industry members are a catalyst for revitalizing the local area, and we will continue to support small-scale entrepreneurs and aim to improve the vitality of the local area by nurturing a diverse range of businesses.
This year, we will continue to actively promote business attraction activities and aim to expand our basic policy of securing business entities that are lacking in the region and sustaining the economic cycle within the region.
Additionally, we will continue to subsidize the childcare support project run by the Kira Card Association, and strive to foster community and expand consumption within the town. At the same time, we will promote ``expanding the use of local currencies'' as one of the core elements that will circulate the local economy.
In terms of consumer measures, in order to prevent town residents from suffering from unfair solicitations, etc., we are utilizing government financial support to implement the functions of the "Yotei Local Consumer Affairs Consultation Counter," which has been established in seven neighboring towns and villages, including Honmachi. We will expand our consultation activities and promote awareness-raising activities so that our employees can demonstrate their abilities to the fullest.
2 Creating a city where everyone can live in good health and with a smile
In order to create a society where all the townspeople can help each other and live healthy and fulfilling lives, we will comprehensively consider solutions to various issues such as health, medical care, welfare, child-rearing, and education, and live with peace of mind. We will continue to take steps to make this possible.
(1) child rearing support
In April 2023, the Children's Basic Act came into effect, calling for the realization of a society where all children are welcome. The town will work together with the Board of Education to create an environment where the children who will lead the next generation can play and learn with peace of mind, and where parents can easily raise their children.
In addition, we will continue our efforts to encourage children's participation in town development based on Article 11 of the Basic Ordinance on Town Development, and encourage each child to develop their potential based on the "Memorandum of Understanding of Local Governments Practicing Child-Friendly Town Development" signed with the Japan UNICEF Association. We will promote initiatives to protect the human rights of children so that they can grow up healthy.
To improve the child-rearing environment, we will continue to provide free medical care for all children up to the age of 18, and expand the scope of free school lunches. In addition, to support childbirth and child-rearing, we will provide accompanying consultation support and benefits during pregnancy and childbirth, and provide economic support so that pregnant women and families with children can give birth and raise their children with peace of mind.
In addition, we will continue to carry out children's health checkups, maternal and child health programs, and medical care for premature babies.
(2) The welfare of elderly people, disabled people
We will work to enhance welfare services based on various welfare and disability plans so that the elderly and people with physical disabilities can live with peace of mind in familiar areas.
In addition, we will support part of the operating costs and special measures to maintain nursing care services for the ``elderly group home'' operated by the Niseko Welfare Association and the ``home care support office'' that prepares care plans (nursing care support plans). Masu. In addition, in order to stabilize the Niseko Welfare Association's management, we have decided to outsource monitoring of the action plan created in 2023 and implementation support related to the town's elderly living support system.
In the "Regional Comprehensive Support Center" project, we provide support to elderly people who are facing challenges, and we also carry out preventive projects to maintain health. In addition, in response to the increasing number of dementia patients each year, under the guidance of dementia specialists, we provide comprehensive and intensive initial support to patients and their families, supporting them so that they can live independently.
Niseko Seikatsu no Ie, a community activity support center that plays a role in supporting people with disabilities, will receive a portion of its operating costs so that support from the local community and community-based community life support projects can proceed smoothly. We support.
The Social Welfare Council, which plays a central role in the town's social welfare, pays operating costs for the Town Life Support Center, which promotes regional welfare, provides welfare services for the elderly, and provides consultation for dementia, which is on the rise. We will assist you.
(3) Health promotion
Regarding health promotion, based on the "Niseko Town Health Promotion Plan", we will focus on projects related to diet, exercise, mental health, dental health, and lifestyle diseases.
In the vaccination program, we will continue to provide routine vaccinations for children, and for adults, we will provide assistance with the cost of vaccinations for influenza, shingles, etc.
In the health checkup program, we will continue to award Kira points to those who undergo specific health checkups and various cancer screenings this year, and will strive to increase the rate of people taking these tests. We will also hold health classes and lectures. We will also continue our "Echinococcus eradication measures" that we have been implementing with the cooperation of the townspeople.
(4) National health insurance business, medical system
For the National Health Insurance, Hokkaido presents the total amount and tax rate of the National Health Insurance tax required for the town based on medical expense estimates for the entire prefecture, and the town determines the "insurance tax rate" based on this. Masu. The tax rate for FY2024 will be increased by 0.34% for the income tax, 709 yen for the per capita tax, and 815 yen for the per capita tax, and the tax limit will be 20,000 yen in accordance with the national system. The amount will be increased.
(5) Securing regional medical care
In order to compensate for the deficit of Kutchan Welfare Hospital, we will provide support for operating costs and other expenses with the towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei, mainly in Kutchan Town, where the hospital is located. In addition, we will work with related towns and villages to bear the cost of the renovation of Kutchan Welfare Hospital.
Based on the agreement, Niseko Clinic, which plays an important role as the local residents' family doctor, will receive support for part of the maintenance and inspection costs for the CT and X-ray equipment they installed in fiscal year 2013.
3 Creation of eco-friendly Niseko
In order to cherish the beautiful natural environment of Honmachi and maintain a lifestyle in harmony with nature, we will proceed with initiatives to realize "Niseko, the City of Water Environment" based on the Basic Environmental Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Implementation Plan, etc.
Our town's main industries, agriculture and tourism, are made possible by the good environment, including the water environment, and we believe that these will increase our trust. As a local government that has made a zero-carbon declaration and signed the Global Covenant of Mayors Japan, we aim to combat climate change and reduce the burden on the global environment, while also working to create a recycling-oriented society.
(1) Conservation of natural environment and environmental measures
It is expected that development plans for tourist facilities will continue to be proposed in the area, including the area around the foot of Mt. Annupuri in Niseko. In order to harmonize with Niseko's beautiful nature and scenery and protect and nurture our valuable assets, we will continue to operate systems such as the National Park Law, semi-urban planning, Landscape Ordinance, and groundwater conservation ordinances, and will continue to guide "orderly development". I'll try to figure it out.
As for waste disposal measures, seven towns and villages at the foot of Mt. Yotei are working together to outsource the processing of combustible waste into solid fuel to a private business in Kutchan Town, but as the number of tourists recovers, the amount of waste is expected to increase further. It is expected that
In order to ensure thorough separate disposal of garbage, the town has been operating a garbage sorting app service that can be used on smartphones and other devices since 2020 The town will continue to raise awareness of the need to separate garbage to each household and business.
Additionally, sewage is treated at the Yotei Sanitation Center of the Mt. Yotei Environmental Sanitation Association (Kutchan Town), but the current facility is over 50 years old and is severely damaged, so we are working on various plans with the aim of starting up a new facility in 2029. As the amount of sewage being collected in our town is on the rise, we will do our utmost to encourage people to switch to combined septic tanks.
(2) Transformation into self-sustaining resource saving society
As a "Eco-Model City" and "SDGs Future City," the town has been promoting initiatives for sustainable living and community development in the future, aiming to reduce environmental impact and revitalize the region. In 2018, we signed the "Global Covenant of Mayors / Japan", 2020 (2020), declared a "climate emergency", 2021 (2021) We have enacted the "Ordinance on the Proper Promotion of Renewable Energy Projects" and the "Ordinance on Promoting the Appropriate Use of Bicycles."
This fiscal year, we will proceed with the basic design for introducing solar power generation equipment to effectively utilize renewable energy in town-owned facilities, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In addition, we aim to enact the "Climate Change Countermeasures Promotion Ordinance" this fiscal year to popularize highly energy-efficient buildings.
(3) Cooperation with "Niseko Town Co., Ltd."
In 2018, the city was selected by the Cabinet Office as a SDGs Future City, and efforts are underway to establish the NISEKO Lifestyle Model District, "Niseko Mirai," as its core project. To date, one condominium building with eight units has been completed as an ultra-energy-efficient, high-performance wooden apartment complex.
This year, construction work is scheduled for one condominium building with eight units and one rental house with ten units, and we will continue to support efforts to reduce utility costs, reduce the burden of snow removal and maintenance, and create a healthy and comfortable living environment. In addition, we will promote diverse collaboration based on the environment, promote decarbonization and regional revitalization, and advance sustainable town development together with Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
(4) Promotion of forestry
Forests are important local resources that make up the natural environment and landscape that form the foundation of the town, and they bring richness to the lives of the town's residents. In order to maintain the beautiful landscape and pass it on to the future, it is necessary to maintain it in a planned manner and work on forest creation as a community-wide effort. By coordinating with forest maintenance plans and other measures, we will advance efforts to promote forestry so that the multifaceted functions of forests can be demonstrated sustainably.
This year, in accordance with the Forest Vision Implementation Plan, we will proceed with efforts to create forests for future generations. In order to steadily advance this initiative, we are collaborating with "Niseko Yukimori Kosha Co., Ltd." to utilize forest resources, develop human resources, and promote tree cultivation so that we can communicate the town's rich natural environment to the townspeople. We will implement it.
Regarding the Hokkaido-operated project ``Forestry Road Niseko Katsuradai Line,'' for which business planning began last year, surveys and survey designs are scheduled to be carried out this year.
4 Cultivate a rich heart and unique culture
In close cooperation with the Board of Education and related organizations, we will work to create an educational environment where children can grow up healthy, and provide support so that diverse cultural and sporting activities can be developed through the independent actions of town residents. I will try my best.
(1) Enrichment of educational environment
Regarding education, we will support the projects undertaken by the Board of Education in accordance with the "Town Comprehensive Plan," "Niseko Town Education Outline," and "Town Educational Promotion Basic Plan."
(2) Promotion of culture and sports
We will support social education and social physical education projects that are held based on the ``Social Education Medium-Term Plan,'' which was formulated so that everyone can easily participate in cultural activities and become familiar with sports.
(3) Promotion of community activities and international exchange
The Central Warehouse Group is a facility where townspeople, tourists, and visitors can interact and relax, and as a facility that contributes to the regional development and industrial revitalization of the town, we cooperate with designated management companies and operate the facilities appropriately. We will strive to
We will continue to improve the local community centers and Nishitomi District Citizens' Centers, which were created as a result of the village reorganization, to make them easier to use as bases for various community activities and disaster prevention.
Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) are responsible for cultural exchange with local residents and students, providing tourist information for foreigners, attracting tourists, making the town's publicity media multilingual, and providing support for foreigners wishing to immigrate. We carry out a wide range of international exchange activities.
This year, with support from the Council for Local Government International Relations (CLAIR), we will deploy international relations coordinators to continue to promote further understanding of multicultural coexistence and support various international exchange projects.
5 Supporting safe and secure living
We will continue to work on enhancing disaster prevention measures and comprehensively improving the living and social infrastructure so that the townspeople can live with peace of mind.
(1) Disaster prevention / crisis management measures
Natural disasters have become more frequent in recent years, such as the earthquake disaster that occurred on the Noto Peninsula in January of this year, causing extensive damage across the country. In Honmachi, we have established a crisis management system as a municipality based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan," "Resilience Regional Plan," "Business Continuity Plan (BCP Plan)," etc., and have implemented disaster prevention measures such as preparing disaster prevention equipment. In addition to improving disaster mitigation response functions, we will conduct disaster prevention drills and work to create voluntary disaster prevention organizations with the cooperation of neighborhood associations.
Regarding nuclear disaster prevention measures, we will continue to work closely with the national government, Hokkaido Prefecture, relevant local governments, etc., and continue to provide information to town residents based on the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan/Nuclear Disaster Prevention Plan Edition."
In addition, the government building, which has a disaster prevention center function, will serve as a base for disaster prevention measures, contributing to the safe and secure lives of the town's residents, and will be used to become a friendly government building that town residents can easily use. We will take care to improve the environment.
In addition, with regard to firefighting operations, we will work in cooperation with the Yotei Mountain Fire Department Association to strengthen our firefighting capabilities, and while taking into consideration the ``10-Year Plan for Firefighting Capacity Development,'' we will continue to carry out the detailed design for the reconstruction of the Niseko Branch Station Fire Department building in 2023, and make preparations to start construction.
(2) Enhancement of information infrastructure
Community FM "Radio Niseko", which is the main town's information dissemination base, plays a major role as a means of providing information in times of disaster.
In 2023, we will implement a backup transmitting station on the rooftop of the town hall building in order to reliably provide information essential for securing the lives and property of town residents, such as damage information in the event of a disaster. The project is currently being designed and is expected to be completed this year.
We will continue to strive to provide information that is rooted in the lives of town residents and the needs of tourists, including administrative information, various organizations in the town, tourist events, and information on avalanche accident prevention under Niseko rules.
(3) Improvement of living environments and promotion of settlement
To date, we have worked to improve the living environment by subsidizing the construction costs of private rental housing, subsidizing energy-saving home renovations and earthquake-resistant renovations, and extending the lifespan of public housing. This fiscal year, we plan to utilize the government's subsidy system to begin complex improvement work to extend the lifespan of building No. 5 in the central public housing complex and the construction of a new housing complex.
(4) Maintenance of road transport network
The town is striving for appropriate maintenance and management based on the "Road Maintenance Individual Facility Plan" while utilizing bonds as a financial source. Regarding contract work for the maintenance of town roads, we have carried out ``consignment work for the implementation design of sidewalk maintenance for town roads and junior high schools'' and ``consignment work for the implementation design for the maintenance of sidewalks for town road hemp companies.'' Regarding construction work, we aim to complete ``Town Road Toyosato Higashi-dori Pavement Improvement Work,'' ``New Town Road Niseko Mirai-dori Construction Work,'' and ``New Housing Complex Ancillary Work.'' In addition, in the area of bridges, continuing from last year, we will carry out ``Bridge Longevity Inspection Commission'', ``Town Road Fukui Minamigosen Hamamoto Bridge Repair Work'', and ``Town Road Omagari Bridge Repair Work''. In addition, we will continue to repair guard cables, etc., and work to ensure the safety of winter roads with the cooperation of town residents in snow removal during the winter.
(5) Securing regional traffic
Regarding regional transportation, based on the "Regional Public Transportation Plan" formulated in March of this year, we will take measures to ensure the convenience of daily life for local residents and transportation for tourists. Through the efforts of local residents, we have supported Niseko Town 's version of ride sharing, ``Fukui District Mutual Transportation'', operated the ` Niseko Area Circuit Bus'' and ``Niseko Model'', a project aimed at resolving the taxi shortage. ”, support bus operators operating in the town to become cashless, and consider updating the “AI system” and increasing the number of buses aimed at improving the efficiency of demand buses.
Regarding the opening of the Hokkaido Shinkansen in Sapporo, it was confirmed at the Hokkaido Shinkansen Parallel Conventional Line Countermeasures Council's Shishi Block meeting that after the parallel conventional line was abolished, the section between Oshamanbe and Otaru would be replaced by a bus conversion system. , discussions are underway with bus companies along the Hokkaido route. Going forward, we will keep these situations in mind and proceed with discussions among the national government, Hokkaido prefecture, and related local governments.
In addition, regarding expressways, last year, during the planning stage evaluation of the Hokkaido Transverse Expressway's Rankoshi-Kutchan section, it was decided that it would be constructed on a separate line from National Route 5, and in March of this year, it was decided that it would be commercialized to the Niseko Interchange. Did. We will continue to work with the Shishi Comprehensive Development Association and request the government to investigate and commercialize the area up to Kuromatsunai.
(6) Unoccupied house measures
Regarding vacant houses in Honmachi, based on the "Vacant House Countermeasure Plan," we work together with the Niseko Real Estate Association to properly manage buildings in order to prevent the occurrence of poorly managed vacant houses and to promote the utilization of vacation homes and vacant houses. Masu.
(7) Water and sewage
In the water business, we have been implementing renewal projects for water pipeline facilities and measures against aging facilities since 2020. This year, we will continue the renewal work on water distribution pipes in the Miyata area, and will also construct new water distribution reservoirs and new water transmission pipes in the city area to increase water volume and expand water distribution facilities.
In the sewage business, in order to appropriately update and maintain facilities, based on the ``Sewage Business Stock Management Plan'' and the ``Optimum Improvement Plan for Agricultural Village Drainage Facilities,'' we are using government subsidy projects to improve sewage facility mechanical and electrical equipment. We will proceed with the update work. In addition, water and sewage operations have been carried out using special accounts, but from FY2020 they will be transitioned to public enterprise accounting.
6 Building an administrative and financial foundation for the future
In addition to steadily promoting the "Comprehensive Plan," "Comprehensive Strategy for Autonomy Revitalization," "SDGs Future City Plan," and "Decarbonization Action Plan," we will aim to effectively utilize administrative assets and resources owned by the town, and efficiently and efficiently. We will strive for effective administrative and financial management.
(1) Town development and administrative and financial administration by comprehensive plan
Based on the town's top-level plan, the 6th Comprehensive Plan (for the 12 years from 2024 to 2035), we will continue to develop the town with the aim of realizing "Niseko, a city where children's futures are co-created."
(2) Empathy with the town and expansion of the related population
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 addition, regarding the ``Hometown Tax x Travel Tax'' for travelers, which started in 2022, this year we will expand the number of member stores in the town so that it can be used more widely. We will continue to strengthen our efforts to further expand the use of eumo (Niseko Yumo). In addition, in order to create a diverse local recycling-oriented society, it is necessary to expand the number of people who sympathize with the town's efforts through the use of SNS and local currency. We will strive to expand and strengthen the corporate version of hometown tax payments.
(3) Promotion of self-government creation
Regarding self-government revitalization, we are proceeding with various projects based on the "Comprehensive Strategy for Local Self-Government Revitalization," and although the population is still at the expected size, we will continue to work on responding to changes in the social situation and related plans. We will proceed with initiatives aimed at countering population decline and strengthening regional economic circulation, while keeping in mind consistency with the above.
We will continue to deploy community revitalization cooperation volunteers to play a leading role in town development, and will support their settlement and entrepreneurial activities. At the same time, we will also deploy community support staff. In addition, in order to promote sustainable town development, we will strengthen various collaborations with "Niseko Machi" Co., Ltd., "Niseko Yukimori Kosha" Co., Ltd., and "Niseko Resort Tourism Association" Co., Ltd., and conduct corporate hometown tax payments. We will strive to expand our related population and cooperating companies.
(4) Planned management of public facilities
We will strive to properly manage and operate our facilities based on the "Comprehensive Management Plan for Public Facilities, etc." and "Individual Construction Plans," including planned maintenance and repairs, consolidation and abolition of similar facilities, extending their lifespans, and reviewing and considering abolishing facility management. We will also consider effective use of assets owned by the town, such as selling or leasing, and strive to maintain the financial soundness of the town. In facility development, we will place emphasis on "life cycle costs," make maximum use of various national support systems, and carry out appropriate renovations of facilities to promote the development of sustainable social infrastructure.
(5) Promotion of wide-area administration
Regarding wide-area administration, we will continue to consider ways to better utilize the functions of the Regional Alliance for the Future, which carries out affairs related to tax arrears, national health insurance, long-term care insurance, and administrative appeal committees. The Mt. Yotei Roku Fire Department Union and the Mt. Yotei Foothills Environmental Sanitation Association are facing an increase in the burden of common expenses, and will proceed with discussions with the constituent towns and villages to ensure that the increase in burden does not become permanent.
This year, as in the past, we will continue to invest in the children who will lead the next generation, expand the environment in which it is easy to raise children, based on my basic principles of "fairness, speed, and consideration." We will strive to ``create a vibrant Niseko where children's smiles shine'' through the three cycles of ``circulation, 2. energy circulation, and 3. local economic circulation.''
Educational administration enforcement policy
Amid social issues such as the declining birthrate and aging population, the resolution of global issues, and widening regional disparities, COVID-19 has moved to Category 5, and school events such as school festivals and school trips are being canceled. The activities were carried out in a traditional manner, allowing the children to become more active. Under these circumstances, each child and student recognizes their own strengths and potential, respects all others as valuable beings, and overcomes various social changes while collaborating with diverse people. There is a need to educate children so that they can carve out a fulfilling life and become creators of a sustainable society.
Additionally, as globalization progresses, there is a need to improve classes through the use of ICT, to fundamentally strengthen the development of digital human resources through measures such as promoting DX in high schools, and to enhance cross-disciplinary and exploratory education. Masu.
The new curriculum guidelines will be implemented in elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, and specific evaluation and improvement will be required. In addition, we place emphasis on an ``curriculum that is open to society'' and share the significance of learning, ``what is the purpose of learning?'' in order to develop the zest for life, while taking a perspective of ``independent, interactive, and deep learning.'' It is necessary to establish "curriculum management" to improve lessons and improve the quality of educational activities in an organized and planned manner.
In Honmachi, we will strive to enhance "Niseko-style education" and make effective use of local educational resources while integrating with community school activities. We will work to improve children's English skills and expand opportunities for rich learning experiences throughout the region, and strive to promote an ``educational curriculum that is open to society.''
In addition, we will actively promote the use of ICT in schools and strive to improve the learning environment so that we can improve the teaching ability of teachers and promote class improvements.
In particular, we will promote the creation of an environment that improves the quality of education both inside and outside of school, so that we can realize integrated initiatives through the return and flow of "optimal individual learning" and "collaborative learning."
1 Promoting the realization of a sustainable society
(1) Promotion of SDGs and ESD
Education is the foundation of human life. In addition to the SDGs Future City and Eco-Model City initiatives, Niseko's unique environment is utilized to provide high-quality education for everyone from children to adults, and education that fosters creators of a sustainable society that deepens lifelong learning. ) and lead to the realization of a sustainable society (SDGs).
2 Nurturing a rich mind and healthy body
(1) Promotion of child-rearing support
Aiming to create a town where children's smiles shine, we will comprehensively promote child-rearing support measures based on the second child and child-rearing support project plan. In addition, we will proceed with the formulation of the third five-year plan starting from fiscal year 2025.
In addition to providing a place for interaction and learning for parents and children who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and providing consultation and assistance regarding child-rearing, the local child-rearing support center provides temporary childcare and holiday childcare in an effort to improve the child-rearing environment.
For school-age children, we provide a safe and secure place for them to go after school and a place where they can play and live according to their developmental stage through after-school childcare programs and the Niseko Children's Center, aiming to promote the healthy development of children.
In addition, we will expand the family support center business, which provides mutual assistance in raising children, child care activities during long vacations run by NPOs, and children's playgrounds, and promote town development that utilizes the power of the local community to nurture children as a whole. .
(2) Promotion of early childhood education and childcare
Early childhood is an important period for cultivating the foundations for lifelong personality development. It is important to provide a place where children can live with peace of mind, support their growth and development, and provide high-quality early childhood education. Therefore, at Kindergarten, which is responsible for both early childhood education and childcare, we 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 living in nature. . In addition, we promote childcare while deepening diverse involvement with the local community, such as reading picture books aloud in collaboration with families and English time with foreign language teaching assistants and international relations staff, and cherishing the image we want children to have by the end of early childhood. I'll make it. We will promote smooth connections to elementary school learning, collaboration and exchange with junior high schools, high schools, universities, etc., and strive to further enhance early childhood education and childcare.
Additionally, in order to improve convenience for users and reduce the workload of childcare workers, we will promote digitalization, including expanding childcare support systems.
(3) Improvement of physical strength and athletic ability
In order to help children lead healthy lives, we will work with families to promote the creation of basic lifestyle habits, and utilize the results of national physical fitness and motor ability surveys to improve physical fitness at Kindergarten and schools. We will strive to establish good exercise habits.
(4) Enhancing health education and dietary education
Regarding school lunches, in order to ensure safe, secure, and stable operations, in addition to thorough hygiene management, we will carry out appropriate maintenance, inspection, and repair of cooking machines and equipment, and proceed with systematic renewal of cooking machines and other equipment.
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.
We will work with parents, students, and schools to respond to allergies on an individual basis.
Regarding school lunch expenses, although the cost of ingredients is on the rise, this year as well, we will continue to keep the unit price of school lunch unchanged at public expense, and we will also extend the exemption of school lunch expenses to children with 3rd child. From then on, this will be expanded to include the second child and beyond, in an effort to further reduce the burden on parents.
(5) Promotion of human rights and moral education
Honmachi has many immigrants from Japan and abroad, and a wide variety of children from different cultural and social backgrounds attend kindergarten and attend school. In addition to establishing the mutual aid philosophy left behind by Takeo Arishima, we will work together with families and communities to provide moral education that fosters compassion and respect for each other's human rights and diversity, as well as the realization of a peaceful and democratic society.
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In addition, we will respect the human rights of children to the fullest based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strive to foster a rich spirit and humanity, as well as Article 11 of the Basic Urban Development Ordinance (Right of townspeople under 20 years of age to participate in community development). We will promote children's participation in town development based on the following.
3 Development of solid academic ability
(1) Developing the qualities and abilities required in the new era
At elementary and junior high schools, faculty and staff work together systematically to verify and improve educational activities aimed at improving academic ability. In addition, we will continue to improve classes to realize independent, interactive, and deep learning, and develop the qualities and abilities needed in the new era.
Niseko High School implements educational activities that will ensure that students develop the qualities and abilities that the new curriculum guidelines aim for, such as identifying problems that need to be solved by themselves, thinking independently, understanding diverse points of view, and creating satisfactory solutions.
(2) Promotion of special support education
In order to provide support tailored to the educational needs of each child, we provide educational and school consultations from an early stage, including early childhood. For children who require special consideration, in addition to classroom guidance (language and learning classrooms) and special support classes, special support instructors are assigned to elementary and junior high schools to provide support in daily life and learning. We will strive to enhance special needs education, such as by conducting
(3) Promotion of STEAM education
Students practice cross-curricular learning and exploratory learning during comprehensive study time, and develop the ability to integrate knowledge from different fields and creatively solve problems. At Niseko High School, we are strengthening cross-disciplinary and exploratory learning using ICT, and providing international education and entrepreneurship education through high school and university collaboration.
Through this, we aim to develop the qualities and capabilities necessary to solve increasingly complex regional issues.
* STEAM education: Interdisciplinary education that applies what is learned in each subject to discovering and solving problems in the real world (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
(4) Enhancement of career education
We will strive to enhance career education at schools so that students can acquire the qualities and abilities necessary for social and vocational independence.
At Niseko High School, we aim to realize the diverse career aspirations of each student, including going to university, through career education aimed at realizing their own happy future (well-being).
4 Promoting multicultural coexistence at home
(1) Promotion of Niseko-style education
"Niseko-style education" is a nine-year continuous education from elementary school to junior high school, and also considers continuity with Kindergarten and Niseko High School, and considers it as "one school system with four consecutive school types". This is an initiative to raise children who learn in Niseko and love Niseko. A newly appointed education specialist in the secretariat will take the lead in promoting initiatives centered on the priority areas of English education, hometown learning, and the use of ICT, and by developing educational activities that create a sense of unity among each school, Niseko Style will be implemented. We will work to further promote education.
(2) Promotion of domestic and international exchange and international understanding
Based at NISEKO World Village (tentative name), which will be set up at Niseko High School, we will collaborate and interact with the Niseko Town International Exchange Promotion Council (Niseko Friends) and Hokkaido International School Niseko, and will be hosting high school students, elementary and junior high school students, and town residents. Polygrams that can also participate
We will promote efforts to create a society of symbiosis.
Additionally, to give children an opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and broaden their horizons, we will be implementing youth exchange programs, such as a "Youth Offshore Seminar" visit to Takashima City (formerly Makino Town) in Shiga Prefecture, and hosting children and students from Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture.
(3) Promotion of Niseko High School
At Niseko High School, we will promote the creation of a new school featuring entrepreneurial education and international education, with the aim of developing global human resources with civic pride. In addition to considering a specific curriculum that takes advantage of the characteristics of the general department, we will utilize digital technology in entrepreneurship education.
We will create opportunities for students to take on challenges by using their learning outcomes, such as after-school entrepreneurship clubs (tentative name). In terms of international education, in addition to supporting the costs of overseas training and short-term overseas study abroad for fourth-year students, NISEKO World provides opportunities for students to come into contact with English and foreign cultures on a daily basis, and acquire an international mindset while having fun. We will promote the activities of Village (tentative name) and develop the internationalism and English skills necessary to survive in a global society.
Additionally, we will consider converting to a full-time school and reconsidering the size of the school, and since it is important to create an environment where students can attend with peace of mind when recruiting from far away, both within and outside of Hokkaido, we will further consider the rapid reconstruction of the aging high school dormitory, Kibougaoka Dormitory.
5 Establishment of an environment that enhances the quality of learning
(1) Promotion of ICT utilization
In order to further promote the use of ICT in schools, we will develop an environment that integrates hardware, software, and human resources. In addition to improving the environment, deploying ICT support staff, and improving the teaching skills of teachers and teachers using ICT, we have introduced learning support software that can be used by all students from elementary school to high school to enrich learning and improve home learning. We will promote utilization and improve the quality of education.
(2) Promotion of educational counseling and student guidance support
There is a need to respond to changes in the society surrounding children and students, such as responding to bullying, truancy, internet troubles, and preventing discrimination and prejudice due to the effects of COVID-19. In addition to striving for early detection and prevention based on our basic bullying prevention policy, we value children's independent activities and strive to create an educational environment in which they can come up with and implement rules on their own.
In order to help resolve these issues, we will deploy school counselors to provide enhanced consultation with students and their parents.
(3) Enhancement of training opportunities for faculty and staff
In order to continuously provide higher-quality education and help children develop their potential to the fullest, we aim to ensure that teachers have sufficient qualifications and abilities, such as a strong sense of mission, rich social skills, and practical leadership skills. To prepare for this, we will support the activities of the Niseko Style Education Study Group, which is attended by teachers in the town.
We have set up a "Niseko Style Education Day" where teachers from all schools in the town gather together for training, as well as specialized training, to optimize individual training and encourage collaborative learning among teachers. We will strive to enrich it.
(4) Promotion of work style reform
We will promote work style reform in schools so that teachers and staff can focus on truly necessary educational activities while effectively utilizing limited human and material resources in order to achieve the educational goals of each school. . In addition, we will further promote DX in educational settings and create a work environment where faculty and staff can fully demonstrate their abilities.
(5) Building a learning safety net
It is important to provide the necessary support and create an environment where all children can attend school with peace of mind so that their learning opportunities are not affected by the environment in which they were born and raised. The school attendance assistance system will continue to provide financial support such as school supplies and school lunch expenses.
In addition, we will assign teachers and support staff to children and students who do not speak Japanese, including those who have returned from overseas, to provide them with opportunities to attend school, help them adapt to school life, and provide appropriate guidance.
(6) Improving the educational environment (measures against heat in schools)
As it is predicted that we will continue to experience intense heat that poses the risk of heat stroke, we are working to improve the learning environment by installing air conditioners. Following Kindergarten, which was completed in 2023, preparations will be made to complete the installation at each elementary, middle, and high school as soon as possible.
Additionally, we will be investigating the deterioration of the Niseko High School building, which was constructed more than 30 years ago, and formulating a basic policy for its redevelopment. We will also strive to properly maintain and manage the facilities, including carrying out waterproofing repairs on the roof of Kindergarten and converting the lighting in the Niseko Junior High School gymnasium to LED.
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 schools that work together with the community, where schools, families, and the community share issues and goals. While using abundant educational resources such as Honmachi's natural environment, human resources, and town development initiatives, we will teach students who are unique, love Niseko, and come to Niseko.
We will work to improve education to raise children who can be proud of their place.
(2) Strengthening the school crisis management system
Although Honmachi has few natural disasters, the occurrence of large-scale disasters nationwide and their subsequent effects are an issue, so we will further strengthen cooperation between schools, the Board of Education, the police, and other related organizations. We will further strengthen safety inspections of school roads, traffic safety education, crime prevention education, and disaster prevention education by Niseko Town School Road Safety Promotion Council.
Regarding school bus operations, we will strive to prioritize safety, set up efficient routes, and review bus times to match school arrival and departure times to ensure that students have a means of transportation to and from school.
7 Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports
(1) Enhancement of lifelong learning opportunities
We will work to provide diverse learning opportunities and promote recurrent education so that students can learn anytime and anywhere throughout their lives.
Based on the 7th mid-term social education plan, we will strengthen cooperation with schools, families, and the local community, and aim to improve childcare support systems, provide opportunities for multicultural exchange, provide opportunities to get to know the local community, and improve the health of the elderly. We will continue to promote social education projects based on the four pillars of ``.
In the learning opportunities for children, Niseko aims to expose children to various educational resources such as human resources, things, and nature in Honmachi, to learn about the goodness of their hometown through discovery and excitement, and to nurture the mind and body to live strong lives for the future. We will carry out a future lab.
As for learning opportunities for the elderly, we will work to increase knowledge and education through learning and exchange at Kotobuki University, and to lead healthy, bright, and cultured lives.
(2) Promotion of lifelong sports activities
In order to make winter sports more familiar, we will be renting skis for young children, holding a children's ski festival and town-wide ski competition, and holding various ski classes. Furthermore, with the cooperation of each ski resort in the town, we will continue to subsidize ski lift tickets for children, as well as ski lift tickets purchased by parents of children aged 4 and over and children in the lower grades of elementary school. Masu.
We will continue to hold the well-established Community Sports Day and various sports tournaments for the purpose of promoting health and building friendships, as well as the sports experience classes and radio exercise events for townspeople during the summer holidays planned mainly by the sports promotion committee. In addition, we will support the Mayor's Cup Sports Tournament and the Niseko Marathon Festival, which are organized by sports organizations, in order to promote competitive ability.
Niseko Town Sports Association, which plays a central role in the town's youth sports, health sports, and competitive sports, supports the activities of its affiliated organizations, promotes community-based sports activities, and provides instructors. We will strive to develop and secure the following.
In addition, in order to make club activities held at schools sustainable, Niseko Town Holiday Club Activities Regional Transfer Study Council will consider specific measures for the gradual regional transfer of club activities. I'll go.
(3) Enhancement of lifelong learning and sports facilities
At each facility under our jurisdiction, we strive to maintain and manage appropriately based on long-term prospects and maintenance plans, in order to make lifelong learning, cultural, and sports facilities safe, comfortable, and accessible to everyone.
Regarding Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, which has become an issue of aging, we will continue to consider its utilization and renovation, while maintaining the surrounding environment such as Arishima Memorial Park.
8 Promotion of culture and arts
(1) Promotion of artistic and cultural activities
Since culture and art contribute to the creation of a spiritually enriching society, we share and collaborate with related organizations to hold concerts for town residents sponsored by cultural associations, youth art appreciation events for children and students, and exhibitions of children's works. It will be held. We will also utilize facilities such as the Town Citizen Center, the learning exchange center ``Aso Book'', and Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, and strive to secure opportunities for people to experience art, such as listening to music.
At the Niseko Railway Heritage Complex, which is located adjacent to Niseko Station, in collaboration with Niseko Town Railway Culture Association, we will hold events to publicize railway vehicles, strengthen public relations activities to spread awareness both inside and outside the town, and sell original products. to hold. We also give due consideration to facility safety management and environmental maintenance.
In addition, regarding local materials, in addition to collecting and displaying valuable historical and cultural properties, we will install storage equipment and digitize materials, working to enhance the function of Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum as a local museum.
(2) Promotion of reading activities
With the NPO Asobook Association as the designated administrator, we operate the learning exchange center "Asobook", which provides an environment where reading can be enjoyed and familiar on a daily basis as a library, as well as supporting volunteer activities related to reading. .
In addition, based on the 3rd Children's Reading Activities Promotion Plan (2023 to 2020), in order to promote reading activities of students through schools, we are working with the cooperation of Asobook Association to provide school libraries. We will carry out support activities and work on improving the library environment, making effective use of it, and enriching 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 and achievements of Takeo Arishima, a representative writer of the Taisho period, including his efforts to liberate farms. We will further improve our academic level and work to speed up the planning and execution of business projects. In addition to holding special exhibitions on literature, local history, and art, we will also hold educational programs, and work with sister and friendship-affiliated museums to further enhance related projects.
This year, in addition to continuing to hold special exhibitions by Hideyuki Fujikura, a pasting artist, we will also hold special exhibitions such as the ``Hisao Moribun Exhibition,'' a director with ties to Hokkaido, and the nationwide design exhibition ``Takeo Paper Show,'' as well as the recently updated Grand Grand Exhibition. We will be holding a piano opening concert.
In FY2020, we will continue to proactively address various issues surrounding education while working to further enhance the management of the Board of Education.
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``Graduation ceremonies at each school in the town to celebrate the beginning of graduation''
In March, graduation ceremonies were held at each school in the town. In March, 51 students graduated from Niseko Elementary School, 12 students from Kondo Elementary School, 35 students from Niseko Junior High School, and 20 students from Niseko High School.
At the ceremony, graduation certificates were awarded by the principals of each school, and afterward, each child at Niseko Elementary School gave a message of gratitude and expressed their aspirations for junior high school life. At Kondo Elementary School, graduates and current students cheered each other and sang together, and the event ended with the whole school singing.
At Niseko High School and Niseko Junior High School, alumni representatives expressed their gratitude to their teachers, parents, and peers. Additionally, at Niseko Junior High School, current students and alumni sang in chorus, expressing their gratitude to their friends through song.
Finally, a commemorative photo with parent and child (Niseko Elementary School)
Leaving a school full of memories (Niseko Junior High School)
The teacher gave us a present at the last homeroom (Niseko High School)
“Niseko Junior High School Disaster Prevention Education to Learn Disaster Preparedness”
On February 14th, a disaster prevention education class was held for second year students at Niseko Junior High School. The lecturer, a town disaster prevention official, provided information on past disaster cases and evacuation methods depending on the disaster alert level.
After the explanation, the students actually ``expanded tent-shaped partitions'' and ``assembled and installed cardboard beds'' as a simulated experience of life in an evacuation center.
We worked together to assemble a tent-shaped partition.
"Niseko Town Boys' Fire Club Completion Ceremony Raised Disaster Prevention Awareness"
On February 17th, the boys' firefighting club completion ceremony was held, with 9 of the 16 club members in attendance and receiving a certificate of completion from the Niseko branch chief.
Since its formation ceremony in May, the Boys' Firefighter Club has held eight training sessions, including water spray drills and disaster response drills. Club members looked back on their activities over the past year and shared their impressions and thoughts with smiles.
Club members feel a sense of accomplishment after completing a year of activities
“Award for achieving 3,000 days of zero traffic accident deaths as proof of traffic safety”
On February 19th, an award ceremony was held at the town hall to commemorate Niseko Town 3,000 days of zero traffic fatalities, and the town was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Hokkaido Governor by the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau. There have been no fatal traffic accidents in the town since October 2015.
Although we have achieved 3000 days of zero fatal accidents, traffic accidents such as drunk driving and property damage accidents are increasing every year, so please be careful when driving.
Drive safely to reduce traffic accidents
“222nd Town Development Citizens’ Lecture Aiming to Create Rich Forests”
On February 22, the town held a lecture for residents to explain the draft of the Forest Vision Implementation Plan. In 2021, the town formulated a "Forest Vision" that indicates the basic philosophy and direction of forest creation, and established a future vision and five basic policies.
In this lecture for citizens, we introduced the purpose and structure of the Forest Vision Implementation Plan, and then explained the contents of the draft plan.
Eight people from the forestry industry and others participated, and the discussion was rich, with many opinions expressed, including setting goals for each of the five basic policies and ideas for activities to increase the value of forests.
A draft booklet has been distributed, and the content is starting to take shape.
"An event to promote the 'better than new' clothing"
On March 10th, an event sponsored by Patagonia was held. In addition to free clothing repairs and sales of second-hand goods, there were exhibits by local businesses such as Niseko Glove and Kumagera Manufacturing, experiences for children by the local revitalization cooperation team, and picture book readings, and the venue was bustling with people. All proceeds from the sales of second-hand goods will be donated to the town's children to help maintain their ski equipment.
At the talk event, the two speakers, who have worked in the field all over the world, began by talking about clothing and then went on to discuss the importance of thinking for yourself.
Niseko legends Akio Shintani (left) and Taro Tamai
“Music made by everyone is fun. NISEKO Concert”
A concert sponsored by the executive committee of townspeople volunteers was held at the townspeople center on March 10th. OK・NISEKO is a mini orchestra formed for everyone in the town to have fun playing musical instruments.
The concert started with a Japanese drum performance by Miyake Taiko, followed by an ensemble and multiple performances of various instruments such as flutes, trumpets, and keyboard harmonicas. At the end, all the members of OK NISEKO performed "Niseko Town Song" and "DEPERTURE". During the encore, the audience sang "Niseko Town Song" together.
Mayor Katayama also participated as a conductor of “Niseko Town Song”
“Niseko Distillery’s great achievement of winning the Ohorojin World’s Best Award!”
On February 27th, Niseko Distillery's Manufacturing Director Takuma Kakumoto and General Manager Tomomi Hayashi visited the town hall and announced that they had won the world's best award in the classic gin category of the international contest "World Gin Awards 2024". I reported this to Mayor Katayama.
The award-winning product is “ohoro GIN Standard,” which was released in October 2021.
Ohorojin is made using Niseko Annupuri's underground water and plants from the town.
“A gift from a day service with our thoughts for the next generation”
On February 29th, four third-year students from Niseko High School visited the day service center ahead of their graduation ceremony the next day, and received handmade corsages from day service users to wear on their chests at the graduation ceremony. Every year at the day service center, users present corsages to graduates.
The high school students who received the gifts expressed their gratitude and their determination after graduation.
A powerful message: “Become a great person!”
“Amrita Farm won the top prize for the second consecutive time after last year.”
On March 5th, the Saito family from Amrita Farm visited the town hall and reported that their large tomato had won the top prize in the spring/summer and fall/winter categories at the ``Organic Eco Festa 2024 Healthy Agricultural Products Contest''.
He achieved his second consecutive victory following last year, and was also selected for the overall Grand Prix. Mr. Saito said, ``This is thanks to the connection between Niseko's nature and people.''
It's been 10 years since I started growing tomatoes.
``Graduation ceremonies at each school in the town to celebrate the beginning of graduation''
In March, graduation ceremonies were held at each school in the town. In March, 51 students graduated from Niseko Elementary School, 12 students from Kondo Elementary School, 35 students from Niseko Junior High School, and 20 students from Niseko High School.
At the ceremony, graduation certificates were awarded by the principals of each school, and afterward, each child at Niseko Elementary School gave a message of gratitude and expressed their aspirations for junior high school life. At Kondo Elementary School, graduates and current students cheered each other and sang together, and the event ended with the whole school singing.
At Niseko High School and Niseko Junior High School, alumni representatives expressed their gratitude to their teachers, parents, and peers. Additionally, at Niseko Junior High School, current students and alumni sang in chorus, expressing their gratitude to their friends through song.
Finally, a commemorative photo with parent and child (Niseko Elementary School)
Leaving a school full of memories (Niseko Junior High School)
The teacher gave us a present at the last homeroom (Niseko High School)
“Niseko Junior High School Disaster Prevention Education to Learn Disaster Preparedness”
On February 14th, a disaster prevention education class was held for second year students at Niseko Junior High School. The lecturer, a town disaster prevention official, provided information on past disaster cases and evacuation methods depending on the disaster alert level.
After the explanation, the students actually ``expanded tent-shaped partitions'' and ``assembled and installed cardboard beds'' as a simulated experience of life in an evacuation center.
We worked together to assemble a tent-shaped partition.
"Niseko Town Boys' Fire Club Completion Ceremony Raised Disaster Prevention Awareness"
On February 17th, the boys' firefighting club completion ceremony was held, with 9 of the 16 club members in attendance and receiving a certificate of completion from the Niseko branch chief.
Since its formation ceremony in May, the Boys' Firefighter Club has held eight training sessions, including water spray drills and disaster response drills. Club members looked back on their activities over the past year and shared their impressions and thoughts with smiles.
Club members feel a sense of accomplishment after completing a year of activities
“Award for achieving 3,000 days of zero traffic accident deaths as proof of traffic safety”
On February 19th, an award ceremony was held at the town hall to commemorate Niseko Town 3,000 days of zero traffic fatalities, and the town was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Hokkaido Governor by the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau. There have been no fatal traffic accidents in the town since October 2015.
Although we have achieved 3000 days of zero fatal accidents, traffic accidents such as drunk driving and property damage accidents are increasing every year, so please be careful when driving.
Drive safely to reduce traffic accidents
“222nd Town Development Citizens’ Lecture Aiming to Create Rich Forests”
On February 22, the town held a lecture for residents to explain the draft of the Forest Vision Implementation Plan. In 2021, the town formulated a "Forest Vision" that indicates the basic philosophy and direction of forest creation, and established a future vision and five basic policies.
In this lecture for citizens, we introduced the purpose and structure of the Forest Vision Implementation Plan, and then explained the contents of the draft plan.
Eight people from the forestry industry and others participated, and the discussion was rich, with many opinions expressed, including setting goals for each of the five basic policies and ideas for activities to increase the value of forests.
A draft booklet has been distributed, and the content is starting to take shape.
"An event to promote the 'better than new' clothing"
On March 10th, an event sponsored by Patagonia was held. In addition to free clothing repairs and sales of second-hand goods, there were exhibits by local businesses such as Niseko Glove and Kumagera Manufacturing, experiences for children by the local revitalization cooperation team, and picture book readings, and the venue was bustling with people. All proceeds from the sales of second-hand goods will be donated to the town's children to help maintain their ski equipment.
At the talk event, the two speakers, who have worked in the field all over the world, began by talking about clothing and then went on to discuss the importance of thinking for yourself.
Niseko legends Akio Shintani (left) and Taro Tamai
“Music made by everyone is fun. NISEKO Concert”
A concert sponsored by the executive committee of townspeople volunteers was held at the townspeople center on March 10th. OK・NISEKO is a mini orchestra formed for everyone in the town to have fun playing musical instruments.
The concert started with a Japanese drum performance by Miyake Taiko, followed by an ensemble and multiple performances of various instruments such as flutes, trumpets, and keyboard harmonicas. At the end, all the members of OK NISEKO performed "Niseko Town Song" and "DEPERTURE". During the encore, the audience sang "Niseko Town Song" together.
Mayor Katayama also participated as a conductor of “Niseko Town Song”
“Niseko Distillery’s great achievement of winning the Ohorojin World’s Best Award!”
On February 27th, Niseko Distillery's Manufacturing Director Takuma Kakumoto and General Manager Tomomi Hayashi visited the town hall and announced that they had won the world's best award in the classic gin category of the international contest "World Gin Awards 2024". I reported this to Mayor Katayama.
The award-winning product is “ohoro GIN Standard,” which was released in October 2021.
Ohorojin is made using Niseko Annupuri's underground water and plants from the town.
“A gift from a day service with our thoughts for the next generation”
On February 29th, four third-year students from Niseko High School visited the day service center ahead of their graduation ceremony the next day, and received handmade corsages from day service users to wear on their chests at the graduation ceremony. Every year at the day service center, users present corsages to graduates.
The high school students who received the gifts expressed their gratitude and their determination after graduation.
A powerful message: “Become a great person!”
“Amrita Farm won the top prize for the second consecutive time after last year.”
On March 5th, the Saito family from Amrita Farm visited the town hall and reported that their large tomato had won the top prize in the spring/summer and fall/winter categories at the ``Organic Eco Festa 2024 Healthy Agricultural Products Contest''.
He achieved his second consecutive victory following last year, and was also selected for the overall Grand Prix. Mr. Saito said, ``This is thanks to the connection between Niseko's nature and people.''
It's been 10 years since I started growing tomatoes.
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○Machizukuri townspeople lecture
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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, seven reporters introduced things related to Niseko. Any Niseko Town can become a townsman reporter. There are no age restrictions either!
If you like writing, want to know more about Niseko, want to start something new, or love 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.
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Niseko High School Agricultural Club
Congratulations to the 3rd year students on their graduation!
1st year Accountant Rion Sakai
Niseko High School held its graduation ceremony on March 1st. I imagine the graduates were laughing, crying, and feeling a variety of emotions. When I saw the crying graduates, I almost started crying along with them. However, I was glad that in the end, we were able to see the third-year students off with smiles on our faces.
Congratulations again on your graduation.
The general entrance exam was held on March 5th. I was very surprised to see that this year's entrance exam had a higher ratio than previous years. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of first-year students will enroll next year. As a senior, I will do my best to show my cool side to the new first-year students.
This year was a year in which we were able to take on many challenges after the coronavirus pandemic ended. We will continue to make Niseko High School even more exciting starting next year, so please support us.
Niseko Tanka Association
The sound of a snowplow can be heard in front of the entrance. Today is another day without incident.
The flute keeps you from falling asleep, but the silence returns with dawn Sadako Sasaki
Niseko Haiku Association
Ski jumper rides the wind and takes off into the air Yoshie Koshino
A single daffodil blooms and is dear to my eyes Eiko Ogawa
A spring breeze carrying the fragrance of the trees in the mountains Ayako Shimizu
Even if I don't send it out, I'm happy that it's coming New Year's card Reiko Kameda
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Planning and Environment Division Public Relations Section
TEL.44-2121 FAX.44-3500
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.
Please feel free to join us.
○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 "Town Development Talk".
Once approximately five people have gathered, the mayor will arrive at the designated location. If you don't have a place, we will provide one in town. You can also use it if you want to hear specialized stories from each section manager 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, seven reporters introduced things related to Niseko. Any Niseko Town can become a townsman reporter. There are no age restrictions either!
If you like writing, want to know more about Niseko, want to start something new, or love 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.
■Inquiries/Public Relations and Public Hearing Section, Planning and Environment Division
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
Congratulations to the 3rd year students on their graduation!
1st year Accountant Rion Sakai
Niseko High School held its graduation ceremony on March 1st. I imagine the graduates were laughing, crying, and feeling a variety of emotions. When I saw the crying graduates, I almost started crying along with them. However, I was glad that in the end, we were able to see the third-year students off with smiles on our faces.
Congratulations again on your graduation.
The general entrance exam was held on March 5th. I was very surprised to see that this year's entrance exam had a higher ratio than previous years. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of first-year students will enroll next year. As a senior, I will do my best to show my cool side to the new first-year students.
This year was a year in which we were able to take on many challenges after the coronavirus pandemic ended. We will continue to make Niseko High School even more exciting starting next year, so please support us.
Niseko Tanka Association
The sound of a snowplow can be heard in front of the entrance. Today is another day without incident.
The flute keeps you from falling asleep, but the silence returns with dawn Sadako Sasaki
Niseko Haiku Association
Ski jumper rides the wind and takes off into the air Yoshie Koshino
A single daffodil blooms and is dear to my eyes Eiko Ogawa
A spring breeze carrying the fragrance of the trees in the mountains Ayako Shimizu
Even if I don't send it out, I'm happy that it's coming New Year's card Reiko Kameda
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Puppet Theater Pantaron Performance
On March 14th, we invited a puppet theater group from Sapporo to the "Asobuku Puppet Theater" and enjoyed ventriloquism and panel theater.
hobby exhibition
In March, we had an exhibition by Michiyoshi Isozaki, an artist living in Niseko, and works created by participants at the Artology Workshop.
Notice
Notice of Golden Week closing days
We would like to inform you about the closure during Golden Week. We regret to inform you that we will be closed during the following dates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
■Closed days: April 29th (Monday), 30th (Tuesday), May 3rd (Friday) to May 6th (Monday)
*We will be open as usual from May 7th (Tuesday).
Best Reading 2023
Introducing the most read books in 2023.
1st and 2nd place were two popular picture books by female authors that ranked highly in the series.
Magazines are also included in the ranking this year. Original books and popular authors were often borrowed. Some of the books were introduced in the playbook, and it was fun to see the results.
We will create a corner to display this. Please take this opportunity to pick it up and take a look.
1st place “Noraneko Gundan” series Noriko Kudo: Author/Hakusensha
2nd place: "Bread Thief" series by Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
3rd place “Hayabusa Fire Brigade”: Jun Ikeido: Author/Shueisha
4th place Magazine “Natural Life No. 53” 2023/3/Fusosha
4th place “Seven Days Spent with a Witch” Keigo Higashino: Author/KADOKAWA
4th place “The City and its Uncertain Walls” Haruki Murakami: Author/Shinchosha
5th place “Searching for Spiders” Kanako Nishi: Author/Kawade Shobo Shinsha
Children's Book Week "Open it and get excited, flip through it and get excited"
Have you ever heard the term "barrier-free reading"? It became a hot topic due to the experience of Saori Ichikawa, who won the Akutagawa Prize last year, who had difficulty handling books due to her own physical disability. We will exhibit the diversity of reading, allowing you to experience books that even people who have difficulty "reading" can read and the things that come with them. Please take this opportunity to come and experience it.
*Reading Week began shortly after the war with the idea of ``creating a peaceful and culturally friendly nation through the power of reading.''
◆Exhibition period: April 23rd (Tuesday) to May 10th (Friday)
Artology Workshop -5th-
We are holding a total of 6 expressive art workshops for adults until May. There are still spaces available for the 5th session on April 11th (Thursday) and the 6th session on May 9th (Thursday). Please contact us.
Date and time: Thursday, April 11th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
◆Place/Playbook
◆Lecturer: Masako Muramatsu (graphic artist)
◆Capacity/15 adults *Reservation required
Exhibition
Book Exhibition 3/30~4/26 “Travel” Special Feature
An exhibition themed around travel. Read books and travel! The exhibition collects books from various countries and regions and introduces the culture and landscape of those regions. During the exhibition period, please experience the joy of traveling around Japan and the world at the library.
hobby exhibition
4/2～4/21 Painting/Photography/Yutaka Abe
4/23-4/28 Flower Arrangement / Naomi Kuwahara
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Miso, sake lees by Yoko Arimoto
Sapporo History & Geography Walk by Masaaki Yamauchi
How to Walk around the Earth Space Brothers Walk around the Earth Editorial Department
Reading material
Yuko Yuzuki standing in the wind
Secret Garden Makate Asai
Who would bring this world into this state? Ueno Chizuko
Children's books and picture books
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ryo Komae
The Rights of Man Louise Spilsbury
Mirai Chocolate The Cabin Company
■ 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/
INFORMATION
Puppet Theater Pantaron Performance
On March 14th, we invited a puppet theater group from Sapporo to the "Asobuku Puppet Theater" and enjoyed ventriloquism and panel theater.
hobby exhibition
In March, we had an exhibition by Michiyoshi Isozaki, an artist living in Niseko, and works created by participants at the Artology Workshop.
Notice
Notice of Golden Week closing days
We would like to inform you about the closure during Golden Week. We regret to inform you that we will be closed during the following dates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
■Closed days: April 29th (Monday), 30th (Tuesday), May 3rd (Friday) to May 6th (Monday)
*We will be open as usual from May 7th (Tuesday).
Best Reading 2023
Introducing the most read books in 2023.
1st and 2nd place were two popular picture books by female authors that ranked highly in the series.
Magazines are also included in the ranking this year. Original books and popular authors were often borrowed. Some of the books were introduced in the playbook, and it was fun to see the results.
We will create a corner to display this. Please take this opportunity to pick it up and take a look.
1st place “Noraneko Gundan” series Noriko Kudo: Author/Hakusensha
2nd place: "Bread Thief" series by Keiko Shibata/KADOKAWA
3rd place “Hayabusa Fire Brigade”: Jun Ikeido: Author/Shueisha
4th place Magazine “Natural Life No. 53” 2023/3/Fusosha
4th place “Seven Days Spent with a Witch” Keigo Higashino: Author/KADOKAWA
4th place “The City and its Uncertain Walls” Haruki Murakami: Author/Shinchosha
5th place “Searching for Spiders” Kanako Nishi: Author/Kawade Shobo Shinsha
Children's Book Week "Open it and get excited, flip through it and get excited"
Have you ever heard the term "barrier-free reading"? It became a hot topic due to the experience of Saori Ichikawa, who won the Akutagawa Prize last year, who had difficulty handling books due to her own physical disability. We will exhibit the diversity of reading, allowing you to experience books that even people who have difficulty "reading" can read and the things that come with them. Please take this opportunity to come and experience it.
*Reading Week began shortly after the war with the idea of ``creating a peaceful and culturally friendly nation through the power of reading.''
◆Exhibition period: April 23rd (Tuesday) to May 10th (Friday)
Artology Workshop -5th-
We are holding a total of 6 expressive art workshops for adults until May. There are still spaces available for the 5th session on April 11th (Thursday) and the 6th session on May 9th (Thursday). Please contact us.
Date and time: Thursday, April 11th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
◆Place/Playbook
◆Lecturer: Masako Muramatsu (graphic artist)
◆Capacity/15 adults *Reservation required
Exhibition
Book Exhibition 3/30~4/26 “Travel” Special Feature
An exhibition themed around travel. Read books and travel! The exhibition collects books from various countries and regions and introduces the culture and landscape of those regions. During the exhibition period, please experience the joy of traveling around Japan and the world at the library.
hobby exhibition
4/2～4/21 Painting/Photography/Yutaka Abe
4/23-4/28 Flower Arrangement / Naomi Kuwahara
New arrival book introduction
practical book
Miso, sake lees by Yoko Arimoto
Sapporo History & Geography Walk by Masaaki Yamauchi
How to Walk around the Earth Space Brothers Walk around the Earth Editorial Department
Reading material
Yuko Yuzuki standing in the wind
Secret Garden Makate Asai
Who would bring this world into this state? Ueno Chizuko
Children's books and picture books
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ryo Komae
The Rights of Man Louise Spilsbury
Mirai Chocolate The Cabin Company
Cooperation team next door 31.
Report daily activities from the members!
Cooperation team next door 31.
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> Ken Suzuki
<2nd year> Yosuke Kiyobe
<1st year> Ago Miyamae Takako Itami
Hideki Hinoura Osamu Muraoka
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
≫Radio Niseko
Inside Kira Niseko
"Because I like Niseko of the cooperation team~"
(every Monday from 3:20 pm to 50 pm)
<April performers>
4/1 Onohana Suzuki/New Captain Rie Sudo
8 Koichi Fukikoshi and Takako Itami
15 Kenji Hirayama/Osamu Muraoka
22 Naoki Nakamura, Kyoka Sato
29 Hokuto Takagi/Hirohiro Ogura
website
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Introduction to my place of assignment 27. Niseko High School
1st year Kyoka Sato (from Sunagawa City)
“Evolving Niseko High School! Enjoy international learning!”
Niseko High School is working on high school reform with the aim of converting to general studies from 2020.
Examples include opening English villages, learning using DX, and collaboration with universities. In addition to these, we plan to continue working on other attractive initiatives.
I would like to work hard with Principal Motoya and the teachers to create a school where students can have pride and affection for Niseko Town through their high school life and want to live in Niseko Town in the future. We look forward to seeing all of you attending elementary and junior high schools in Niseko Town High School!
“I’m going to enjoy summer too!”
1st year Osamu Muraoka (from Hyogo Prefecture) Assignment/Children's Future Division
I became a volunteer volunteer last November, and in the fall I drove through the mountains with beautiful autumn leaves, and in the winter I enjoyed the powder snow that is unique to Niseko. The five months I spent in Niseko Town became unforgettable memories by participating in seasonal events and interacting with local people. This year, we would like to discover the charm of Niseko Town by experiencing Niseko's spring and summer.
about us
“Looking back on a hectic six months”
1st year Hideki Hinoura (from Aichi Prefecture) Assignment/Niseko Town
It's been almost half a year since I moved to Niseko. At the place I was assigned, I was confused about my new job, but with the support of my seniors, I was able to run around every day and do my best (lol).
In addition, through my assignment, I had more opportunities to think about the town's problems and issues more closely, so I realized that the work I was currently assigned to would be part of solving the problems necessary for life in Niseko.
I will continue to enjoy life and explore new possibilities.
event support
February implementation 1/29-2/11
“Scenic Night 2024” will be held!
We participated in the creation of snow wall art and candle lighting for "Scenic Night 2024"! "Scenic Night" is an event where you can enjoy the winter night by lighting up the Shikotsu-Toya Niseko Scenic Byway Route with candles.
Production of the wall art on the snow wall began at the end of January, under the direction of Kiranoyu staff, by projecting letters onto the snow wall and cutting out the letters using a chainsaw. We dug up some snow from there and spent several days finishing the snow letters that read "NISEKO."
At the venue in the Kiranoyu parking lot, candles were lit on the snow letters of "NISEKO" for four days, and fireworks were set off on the final day of the event. The words "NISEKO" were lit with candles, creating a fantastic sight that can only be seen at this time of year. (Emi Deguchi)
2/4
Snow removal support
Under a sunny sky, we worked hard to remove snow together with the office staff!
At the residence for the elderly living alone, the snow that had piled up on the roof and front door had protruded and formed a snow eaves, creating a dangerous situation, but it has now been completely removed and is now clean. 4 groups cleared snow for 4 households, and after the work, we all ate delicious curry and rice made by the lunch team!
I felt very refreshed after shoveling the snow together with the deputy mayor and the section chief. (Risa Ito)
2/15
"Shiribeshi Glocal Internship"
About 30 university students, five volunteers, and one international exchange officer who are participating in the "Shiribeshi Glocal Internship Program (commonly known as Shiribeshi Study Abroad)" implemented by the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau held a social gathering.
We talked about our careers, volunteering, why we moved to Niseko, and our future life plans. I would be happy if our talk could help the interns to achieve their goals! (Saito Ayaka)
steps to independence
2nd year Kenji Hirayama (from Ebetsu City) Assigned to/Niseko Central Warehouse Group
One year left until graduation...
Two years have passed in the blink of an eye since I joined the volunteer team. I have one year left in my term, and although I have decided on my direction, I can't help but feel anxious and anxious (lol).
Regarding my direction toward independence, I became interested in IT-related work after taking the programming course "Pirika Skup" in my first year, and I would like to get a job in IT. I had the option of starting a business, but since I didn't have the skills or knowledge to start a business, I decided to get a job at a company and get a solid foundation before thinking about it.
I want to continue living in Niseko Town, so I would like to continue studying so that I can work while teleworking. There's only one year left, but thank you for your continued support! !
Cooperation team next door 31.
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> Ken Suzuki
<2nd year> Yosuke Kiyobe
<1st year> Ago Miyamae Takako Itami
Hideki Hinoura Osamu Muraoka
Introducing the activities of the cooperation team
≫Radio Niseko
Inside Kira Niseko
"Because I like Niseko of the cooperation team~"
(every Monday from 3:20 pm to 50 pm)
<April performers>
4/1 Onohana Suzuki/New Captain Rie Sudo
8 Koichi Fukikoshi and Takako Itami
15 Kenji Hirayama/Osamu Muraoka
22 Naoki Nakamura, Kyoka Sato
29 Hokuto Takagi/Hirohiro Ogura
website
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Introduction to my place of assignment 27. Niseko High School
1st year Kyoka Sato (from Sunagawa City)
“Evolving Niseko High School! Enjoy international learning!”
Niseko High School is working on high school reform with the aim of converting to general studies from 2020.
Examples include opening English villages, learning using DX, and collaboration with universities. In addition to these, we plan to continue working on other attractive initiatives.
I would like to work hard with Principal Motoya and the teachers to create a school where students can have pride and affection for Niseko Town through their high school life and want to live in Niseko Town in the future. We look forward to seeing all of you attending elementary and junior high schools in Niseko Town High School!
“I’m going to enjoy summer too!”
1st year Osamu Muraoka (from Hyogo Prefecture) Assignment/Children's Future Division
I became a volunteer volunteer last November, and in the fall I drove through the mountains with beautiful autumn leaves, and in the winter I enjoyed the powder snow that is unique to Niseko. The five months I spent in Niseko Town became unforgettable memories by participating in seasonal events and interacting with local people. This year, we would like to discover the charm of Niseko Town by experiencing Niseko's spring and summer.
about us
“Looking back on a hectic six months”
1st year Hideki Hinoura (from Aichi Prefecture) Assignment/Niseko Town
It's been almost half a year since I moved to Niseko. At the place I was assigned, I was confused about my new job, but with the support of my seniors, I was able to run around every day and do my best (lol).
In addition, through my assignment, I had more opportunities to think about the town's problems and issues more closely, so I realized that the work I was currently assigned to would be part of solving the problems necessary for life in Niseko.
I will continue to enjoy life and explore new possibilities.
event support
February implementation 1/29-2/11
“Scenic Night 2024” will be held!
We participated in the creation of snow wall art and candle lighting for "Scenic Night 2024"! "Scenic Night" is an event where you can enjoy the winter night by lighting up the Shikotsu-Toya Niseko Scenic Byway Route with candles.
Production of the wall art on the snow wall began at the end of January, under the direction of Kiranoyu staff, by projecting letters onto the snow wall and cutting out the letters using a chainsaw. We dug up some snow from there and spent several days finishing the snow letters that read "NISEKO."
At the venue in the Kiranoyu parking lot, candles were lit on the snow letters of "NISEKO" for four days, and fireworks were set off on the final day of the event. The words "NISEKO" were lit with candles, creating a fantastic sight that can only be seen at this time of year. (Emi Deguchi)
2/4
Snow removal support
Under a sunny sky, we worked hard to remove snow together with the office staff!
At the residence for the elderly living alone, the snow that had piled up on the roof and front door had protruded and formed a snow eaves, creating a dangerous situation, but it has now been completely removed and is now clean. 4 groups cleared snow for 4 households, and after the work, we all ate delicious curry and rice made by the lunch team!
I felt very refreshed after shoveling the snow together with the deputy mayor and the section chief. (Risa Ito)
2/15
"Shiribeshi Glocal Internship"
About 30 university students, five volunteers, and one international exchange officer who are participating in the "Shiribeshi Glocal Internship Program (commonly known as Shiribeshi Study Abroad)" implemented by the Shiribeshi Regional Development Bureau held a social gathering.
We talked about our careers, volunteering, why we moved to Niseko, and our future life plans. I would be happy if our talk could help the interns to achieve their goals! (Saito Ayaka)
steps to independence
2nd year Kenji Hirayama (from Ebetsu City) Assigned to/Niseko Central Warehouse Group
One year left until graduation...
Two years have passed in the blink of an eye since I joined the volunteer team. I have one year left in my term, and although I have decided on my direction, I can't help but feel anxious and anxious (lol).
Regarding my direction toward independence, I became interested in IT-related work after taking the programming course "Pirika Skup" in my first year, and I would like to get a job in IT. I had the option of starting a business, but since I didn't have the skills or knowledge to start a business, I decided to get a job at a company and get a solid foundation before thinking about it.
I want to continue living in Niseko Town, so I would like to continue studying so that I can work while teleworking. There's only one year left, but thank you for your continued support! !
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In this section, we will introduce various activities and information related to child-rearing!
Parenting topics
Try the bamboo dance!
Kindergarten
This year too, the older students participated in the bamboo dance. The 10 bamboo pieces are moved in time with the piano, and the children walk across them while following the rhythm of four beats.
At first, the children had trouble keeping up the four-beat rhythm and sometimes got their feet caught in the bamboo, but as they worked on it, all the children were able to jump with confidence.
At the Rhythm Visit Day in March, the children were shown to their fathers and mothers, and the children received a lot of applause from the audience.
It's quite difficult! !
Childcare open
Sun
We held a ``childcare open'' event where children could experience childcare together at Kindergarten.
On this day, two groups of parents and children participated in a class for 2-year-old children. At first, some of the children were a little nervous and wouldn't let go of their mothers, but as we introduced ourselves and did rhythmic exercises together, the children got used to it and we even saw them starting to play apart from their parents. Ta. picture book
After watching, we got ready and played in the snow in the garden.
We received positive comments such as ``It was great to have fun playing with children of the same age'' and ``It was great to see the atmosphere in the class.''
It's fun to read picture books together!
“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 young children can casually talk to each other and have fun playing together as a parent and child. We have lots of fun toys for Ohisama. Parents and children can play freely.
We also have staff members in charge, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about childcare or your child's 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
《This is what we do at Ohisama》
★Holding childcare courses
★ Consultation for concerns and concerns regarding child-rearing
★Childcare circle support
★Opening of Ohisama Square
★Temporary childcare
★Holiday childcare
* Providing information on child-rearing
"How to apply"
Ohisama registration is required every year. Those who wish to use this service should apply to the support center.
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Kindergarten "Kiratto" charge / Aoki / Sato
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Parenting topics
Try the bamboo dance!
Kindergarten
This year too, the older students participated in the bamboo dance. The 10 bamboo pieces are moved in time with the piano, and the children walk across them while following the rhythm of four beats.
At first, the children had trouble keeping up the four-beat rhythm and sometimes got their feet caught in the bamboo, but as they worked on it, all the children were able to jump with confidence.
At the Rhythm Visit Day in March, the children were shown to their fathers and mothers, and the children received a lot of applause from the audience.
It's quite difficult! !
Childcare open
Sun
We held a ``childcare open'' event where children could experience childcare together at Kindergarten.
On this day, two groups of parents and children participated in a class for 2-year-old children. At first, some of the children were a little nervous and wouldn't let go of their mothers, but as we introduced ourselves and did rhythmic exercises together, the children got used to it and we even saw them starting to play apart from their parents. Ta. picture book
After watching, we got ready and played in the snow in the garden.
We received positive comments such as ``It was great to have fun playing with children of the same age'' and ``It was great to see the atmosphere in the class.''
It's fun to read picture books together!
“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 young children can casually talk to each other and have fun playing together as a parent and child. We have lots of fun toys for Ohisama. Parents and children can play freely.
We also have staff members in charge, so please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about childcare or your child's 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
《This is what we do at Ohisama》
★Holding childcare courses
★ Consultation for concerns and concerns regarding child-rearing
★Childcare circle support
★Opening of Ohisama Square
★Temporary childcare
★Holiday childcare
* Providing information on child-rearing
"How to apply"
Ohisama registration is required every year. Those who wish to use this service should apply to the support center.
<Inquiries about this page>
Niseko Town Kindergarten "Kiratto" charge / Aoki / Sato
TEL.（代表）0136-44-2700 FAX.0136-44-2725
Hello, this is Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum vol.37
Curator Ito
Arishima Memorial Museum
TEL.0136-44-3245
A rare book by Takeo Arishima will be published.
Last year marked the 100th year since his death, and Takeo Arishima, a writer with ties to Niseko, has been almost forgotten by the world. Even if you go to a bookstore, you will find almost no books by Arishima. Why?
Books by forgotten authors don't sell, so they don't get produced. After all, thousands of new books appear every day, and there is competition for bookstore shelves (older books can be read at the library). ``Is it a good thing that Arishima's works are no longer available in bookstores?'' Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum asked, and Nakanishi Publishing in Sapporo responded to the request without considering profitability. Picture books and paperbacks related to Arishima's fairy tale ``A Bunch of Grapes'' will be released. Of course, we also fully supervise Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
The duo of Rei Nakakai (illustrations) and Ketaro (text), who are in charge of the picture book "Ghost Maru," worked on adapting Arishima's work into a picture book. The philosophy of "mutual aid" and the "importance of forgiving each other" that Arishima left behind in Niseko has been renewed into a form suitable for modern times, centered on the SDGs. I'm thinking of holding some fun events based on this book.
The paperback edition contains eight of Arishima's fairy tales. What's more, all the kanji in the main text have ``furigana'' attached to them, making it a perfect introduction for children who became interested in Arishima's works through picture books.
Maybe both books will be on sale by the time this April issue of Public Relations Niseko comes out. Publication has been delayed due to Ito's slow writing. Sorry! Thanks to his efforts, this book was published to commemorate the 101st anniversary of his death.
"Public Relations Caribut"
"Public Relations Niseko"
Does anyone have the old issues (from issue 1)?
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
Arishima Memorial Museum
TEL.0136-44-3245
A rare book by Takeo Arishima will be published.
Last year marked the 100th year since his death, and Takeo Arishima, a writer with ties to Niseko, has been almost forgotten by the world. Even if you go to a bookstore, you will find almost no books by Arishima. Why?
Books by forgotten authors don't sell, so they don't get produced. After all, thousands of new books appear every day, and there is competition for bookstore shelves (older books can be read at the library). ``Is it a good thing that Arishima's works are no longer available in bookstores?'' Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum asked, and Nakanishi Publishing in Sapporo responded to the request without considering profitability. Picture books and paperbacks related to Arishima's fairy tale ``A Bunch of Grapes'' will be released. Of course, we also fully supervise Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum.
The duo of Rei Nakakai (illustrations) and Ketaro (text), who are in charge of the picture book "Ghost Maru," worked on adapting Arishima's work into a picture book. The philosophy of "mutual aid" and the "importance of forgiving each other" that Arishima left behind in Niseko has been renewed into a form suitable for modern times, centered on the SDGs. I'm thinking of holding some fun events based on this book.
The paperback edition contains eight of Arishima's fairy tales. What's more, all the kanji in the main text have ``furigana'' attached to them, making it a perfect introduction for children who became interested in Arishima's works through picture books.
Maybe both books will be on sale by the time this April issue of Public Relations Niseko comes out. Publication has been delayed due to Ito's slow writing. Sorry! Thanks to his efforts, this book was published to commemorate the 101st anniversary of his death.
"Public Relations Caribut"
"Public Relations Niseko"
Does anyone have the old issues (from issue 1)?
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
Information of living
News from Niseko Town
Information of living
Notice
★Clean the town!
Implementation of spring cleanup strategy
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/April 26th (Friday)
9:00 a.m. Meet at the parking lot in front of the old town hall
*If it rains on the day of the event, it will be postponed to Wednesday, May 8th and we will pick up trash along Kirakaido.
Please note that garbage bags will be distributed when each neighborhood association conducts local beautification and cleaning activities, so please let us know in advance if you need them.
■Inquiries/Townsman Lifestyle Division Townsman Lifestyle Section
TEL 0136-44-2121
Don't forget to get the second measles-rubella vaccination
There is a second round of measles and rubella vaccinations for older children. Eligible children will be notified individually. Don't forget to get vaccinated. Please note that after March 31, 2025, the cost subsidy will no longer be available.
■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
■Where to make a reservation/How to make a reservation: Please make a reservation at least one week before your desired vaccination date to the Health Promotion Section, Health and Welfare Division.
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121 担当＝上仙・新保
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
●General Sergeant Candidate (1st)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Reception period: March 1st (Friday) - May 6th (Monday)
・First exam date: Any day from May 17th (Friday) to May 26th (Sunday)
・Second exam date/You will be notified in the first exam pass notification.
Please contact us for more information as test dates are subject to change.
■ Inquiries: Self-Defense Forces Sapporo Regional Cooperation Headquarters Kutchan Regional Office
TEL 0136-23-3540 または自衛官募集相談員 下口 登さん TEL 0136-44-2177
Spring is dry, so be careful of wildfires.
In spring, temperatures rise, and plants that were buried under snow during the winter emerge. However, spring is also the season when the air is dry and wildfires are more likely to occur.
The weather observatory issues a "dry advisory" when the air is dry.
Fires are more likely to start and spread when a dry weather advisory is issued or when the wind is strong.
In spring, there are more opportunities to go into the forest to pick wild vegetables, so please be especially careful when handling fire when a ``Dry Warning'' is issued.
■問合せ／札幌管区気象台天気相談所 TEL 011-611-0170
Notice from the Fire Command Center
119 calls from the seven towns and villages within the Mt. Yotei jurisdiction (Kutchan Town, Rankoshi Town, Niseko Town, Makkari Village, Rusutsu Village, Kimobetsu Town, Kyogoku Town) should be directed to the fire department headquarters.
All orders are received in bulk at the command center. You can receive calls from both landlines and mobile phones. 2023 there were 4,699 cases (compared to the previous year)
We received 119 calls (an increase of 1,308).
The number of reports has been increasing year by year. Similarly, the number of emergency dispatches was 2,347 (an increase of 219 compared to the previous year).
The number of emergency calls for minor injuries that people can walk on their own, such as ``I want to go to the hospital but there are no taxis,'' ``I have a fever and feel tired,'' and ``Abrasions or sprains on my hands and feet,'' is increasing. However, ``chest pain,'' ``paralysis/numbness in the limbs,'' ``slurred speech,'' ``sudden severe
If you experience symptoms such as a headache, please do not hesitate to call 911.
Minor emergency cases far outnumber severe emergency cases. Please use the ambulance appropriately.
The command center also accepts FAX119 and NET119 from people with hearing impairments.
Registration is required to use FAX 119 and NET 119, so please contact your local fire station.
〇Remain calm when calling 119
1. Please tell us the correct location based on the name of the town or village.
Name of neighborhood association and resident ward
There are people answering questions, and it may take some time to find out the exact location. Once the name of the town or village is known, an advance notice is issued, and the team members prepare to deploy.
2. Please call 119 directly to the fire department headquarters command center.
If you call the main number of your nearest fire department, personnel will have to answer the phone, which may result in delays in response.
3. Please answer questions from the fire command center to the best of your ability.
This information is necessary for making hospital arrangements when making an emergency request. Additionally, if you can request a medical helicopter at the reporting stage, you may be able to receive advanced medical care at an early stage.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防本部指令センター TEL 0136-22-2822
Attorney Katahira will solve your worries!
●This month's theme
“Who has custody? ~Joint custody after divorce~”
Currently, when a couple divorces, one spouse is chosen to have custody of the children. Recently, a bill to amend the Civil Code was submitted to the Diet, which would allow couples to choose both spouses to have custody of the children when they divorce.
Among the Ministry of Justice's proposed outline of the amendment, the following points are considered to be particularly important:
1. In the case of a divorce by mutual consent, the parents decide whether to have sole or joint custody, while in the case of a divorce by court decision, the court decides whether to have sole or joint custody.
2. In the case of joint custody, parental authority is exercised jointly in principle, but (i) when the other parent is unable to exercise parental authority, or (ii) when there are urgent circumstances for the benefit of the child. As an exception, the parent will exercise sole parental authority.
3. If the parents who are joint custodians cannot agree on a specific matter, one of the parents may request the family court to do so alone. An example of a specific matter is the school your child will attend.
What do you think. In fact, there are various opinions from supporters and opponents regarding the content of the bill.
Those in favor say that having parents with joint custody involved in the custody and upbringing of a child will encourage the child's healthy growth. Opponents argue that it can lead to disputes over whether sole custody or joint custody should be given, which can lead to conflicts between the parents and the child, which can actually hinder the child's healthy growth.
Personally, regardless of whether it is joint or not, I hope that custody will be for the child and not for the parents.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX 0136-44-3801
Town management
There is a vacant room in the house
Type Apartment name Format Structure Rent guideline Minimum to maximum Parking space
Public housing (household) Room 204, Building E, Boyou Danchi 3LDK (69.63 square meters) Built in 1993 Fireproof 12,700 yen to 56,100 yen (varies depending on income, etc.) Yes
Public housing (for families) Chuo Danchi Building 6, Room 204 3LDK (67.25 sqm) Built in 1990 Fireproof 12,600 yen to 55,300 yen (varies depending on income, etc.) Yes
●Application period: April 1st (Monday) to April 15th (Monday)
●Eligibility and application method/Please inquire for details.
■ Inquiries about town-run housing / Urban Construction Section Housing Management Section
Viewing fixed asset tax tax ledger
Those who own land or houses in Niseko Town as of January 1, 2020, can view the property tax tax ledger that shows the assessed value of 2020.
I can do it.
■ Period: Until Friday, May 31st
*Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, 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 will be charged for each name owned.
■Tax registers that can be viewed are limited to those of the owner.
■Required items when viewing: Please present an ID that can confirm that you are the owner.
■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 TEL 0136-44-2121
To protect the beautiful scenery
There are various rules
The town has been implementing the "Niseko Town Landscape Ordinance" since 2004 in order to protect and nurture the Niseko-like landscape.
In addition, Niseko Annupuri and the foothills of Mt. Moiwa (parts of Niseko, Soga, and Higashiyama) were designated as quasi-city planning areas from March 6, 2009, and from July 1, 2009, in addition to this rule, Ordinances such as ``Specific Use Restricted Areas'' (outline of use restrictions for buildings such as playgrounds and factories) and ``Landscape Districts'' (restrictions on building height, color, wall setback, etc.) are in effect in the area. Masu.
In addition to these rules, the Building Standards Act and the Natural Parks Act stipulate that when building buildings (general buildings, prefabricated garages, storage rooms, etc.) or displaying outdoor advertisements. In some cases, it may be necessary to consult with the town mayor and apply for confirmation/certification in advance.
It may be inconvenient for everyone to not be able to freely build buildings on their own land. However, in order to prevent the Niseko-like landscape from being destroyed by disorderly development, everyone involved in the landscape, including businesses and residents, must make efforts to protect the landscape and continue to protect the landscape, which is a local asset, for the future. I need to go.
Thanks to these rules that we developed together with everyone, the beautiful scenery of Niseko Town is still being protected. In order to continue to protect the landscape of Niseko Town, please understand this rule.
For more information on rules, please visit the town website or contact us.
(Landscape Ordinance)
(quasi-city planning)
(Concerning architecture)
■問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Track! Vol.39
Activities of a town development company!
Recent news about Niseko Mirai
The bustling winter in Niseko is coming to an end, and spring is just around the corner. At Niseko Mirai, there were various developments including the first housing building, "Mokule Niseko Building A", and services related to daily life!
On March 1st, the handover of Mokure Niseko Building A, a high-performance condominium, to the tenants was completed. In Mokure Niseko Building A, one of the eight units is open to the public as a model room. Comfortable and environmentally friendly Niseko Mirai housing that will become a new model for the next generation,
Please come and experience it for yourself in our rooms. We hold open houses from time to time. We are also planning to hold overnight stays, so please look forward to it.
In addition, this winter we conducted a trial run of an electric vehicle (EV) shared car service that we plan to operate at Niseko Mirai in the future. Gasoline is free, and you can use it for short trips in your daily life, such as shopping or picking up and dropping off people. We will continue to make preparations for the start of full-scale operations.
If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
■問合せ／（株）ニセコまち事務所 TEL 0136-55-6087 Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Making landscapes of Kira Highway
"Kira Kaido" is a 730 meter long section of the Iwanai-Toya Line, the main street in the Hondori district Niseko Town. The colors of the four seasons shine
In order to create a pleasant streetscape that is enjoyable to walk on, the storefronts, houses, street lights, and guide signs were designed with a unified look based on the "Streetscape Guidelines" that were created with the opinions of local residents in mind, and the area was completed in 2002. When building new buildings or renovating, prior consultation with the "Niseko Kira Kaido Residents' Council," which is made up of local residents, is required.
Subsidize the production cost of the projecting signboard
The "protruding signboards" installed at each store along Kirakaido express the individuality of the store and form an orderly landscape of Kirakaido. In order to maintain this landscape, we will issue subsidies to businesses that install new signboards. For details, please visit the town 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
Housing energy saving renovation work subsidy project
In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from households and create a more comfortable living environment, the town provides subsidies for energy-saving renovations to the homes of town residents. We will be accepting applications at any time this year.
Please perform application within 14 days before the construction start of construction.
■ Target /
・A person who carries out energy-saving renovation work on a house he or she owns in the town, and who has an address and lives in that house. or a person who is planning to move in
・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 renovation work for all windows that meet certain energy-saving standards, as well as insulation renovation work for ceilings, walls, floors, etc., with a construction cost of 300,000 yen or more (including consumption tax) and that must be completed by the end of December 2024
■ Subsidy amount/
・20% of the construction cost eligible for subsidy (up to 300,000 yen, 500,000 yen depending on certain conditions)
If you are planning to carry out energy-saving renovation work on your home, please contact us first as you may be eligible.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Private rental housing construction cost subsidy project
The town is promoting the reduction of the environmental burden in the town and the improvement of the quality of life of residents by improving the performance of private rental housing. In order to create a high-quality rental housing market, the town subsidizes part of the costs for those who build private rental housing in the town.
■ 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 work: Construction of new housing complexes with four or more units per building that meets the town's standards for insulation performance, sound insulation performance, etc.
■Subsidy amount / 20% of the construction cost eligible for the subsidy [60 square meters or more / unit] Maximum 2,500,000 yen / unit [40 square meters or more and less than 60 square meters / unit] Maximum 800,000 yen / household
* In the case of construction by a business outside the town, the subsidy amount will be 80%. Please contact us for details on the eligibility criteria and application procedures.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Blood donation
A blood donation truck will be touring Niseko Town on Tuesday, April 9th. We appreciate your cooperation.
■Location/Kiranoyu: 10:30am-11:45am Town Hall Parking Lot: 1:30pm-5pm
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Publish contract results
The following tenders and contracts were awarded between February 7 and March 6:
We will notify you of the results of contracts for construction, consignment work, purchase of goods, etc.
Niseko Central Warehouse Group General Equipment
■Planned price: 3,289,000 yen ■Contract amount: 3,253,800 yen
■ Winning rate: 98.9% ■ Contract partner: Yabashi Shoten
Commissioned study related to school cooling equipment installation
■Planned price: 3,300,000 yen ■Contract amount: 3,190,000 yen
■ Successful bid rate: 96.7% ■ Contract partner: Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
*The successful bid rate is the ratio of the amount actually contracted to the amount planned by the town.
*Excludes unit price contracts
You can receive "children's allowance".
The town provides various subsidies to families raising children.
■Child allowance/Child allowance is for children from age 0 to before finishing junior high school.
This is an allowance paid to people who are raising children. If you have a child or move from another municipality, you will need to submit a "certification request form."
■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 parents who are raising children under the age of 20 with physical or mental disabilities.
For more information, please visit the town homepage or contact us.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL 0136-44-2121
We support the active efforts of local businesses!
Under the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Ordinance enacted in 2022, the town is promoting initiatives to support businesses with the aim of revitalizing the economy, promoting circulation within the region, securing employment, and improving the lives of town residents. Masu.
We expanded our business in 2023, and will further expand our subsidy system in FY2020. Please contact us for more information.
Entrepreneur support project subsidy system for creating liveliness
The system, which was launched in fiscal 2011 and has been used in nearly 60 cases so far, provides subsidies for construction costs for starting a business, business succession, facility expansion, and other such purposes. The following changes will be made to the system.
〇 Relaxation of business location requirements
Businesses that open stores outside of the town are also eligible for subsidies (assuming kitchen cars, etc.), provided that they "operate for more than half of the business days in a year within Niseko Town".
■Subsidy rate/within 1/3
■ Subsidy upper limit / 1 million yen
■Eligible expenses/construction costs and equipment for renovation, expansion, and new construction (100,000 yen or more per project)
*As of 2023, it has been possible to use the service multiple times.
*Pre-screening by the Chamber of Commerce is required
Subsidy system for increasing the attractiveness of commerce and tourism
This system, which started in 2023, will continue to be implemented in 2020 in order to support collaboration among a variety of local businesses and initiatives that will improve the attractiveness of the region.
■ Requirements/
1. Collaboration and cooperation between multiple local businesses
2. Considerable ripple effects on the local economy
3. New software business
4. Linked with town initiatives and policies
■Subsidy rate/within 3/4
■ Subsidy upper limit / 1 million yen
■Target expenses/demand costs, service costs, consignment fees, usage fees, rental fees, raw material costs, etc.
*All projects require reporting on results for a certain period of time after the project ends.
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL 0136-44-2121
International Exchange News vol.12
Hello!
CIRs appear on Radio Niseko's program every Saturday. The theme of the program is "Culture of the Home Country," so they introduce food, language, celebrations, and more from their home countries.
In order to reach more listeners, this program is broadcast in Japanese and English. The first and third weeks will be broadcast in Japanese, and the second and fourth weeks will be in English. Broadcast starts at 11am on Saturday. If you are interested, please give it a listen!
Recruitment
Recruitment of Niseko Town Boys Fire Club members for 2020
Niseko Fire Department is recruiting members of Niseko Town Boys' Firefighting Club for fifth and sixth grade elementary school students, with the aim of helping them acquire knowledge and skills related to fire prevention and disaster prevention from an early age. Activities include learning how to call 119 and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as experiencing extinguishing a fire, riding a fire truck, and touring facilities such as a communications command center. Study sessions are scheduled to be held once a month, seven times a year. We look forward to the participation of many children.
【Application Requirements】
■Target: 5th and 6th graders attending elementary schools in Niseko Town
■Recruitment period: April 1st (Monday) to April 30th (Tuesday)
■Application destination/Mt. Yotei Fire Union Fire Department Niseko Branch
■Required documents/ Niseko Town Boys
Fire club membership application form
*Application forms can be downloaded from the Niseko Fire Department or Yotei Mountain Roku Fire Department homepage.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
★Would you like to learn with us?
Recruitment of Kotobuki University students
The Board of Education is recruiting students for Kotobuki University, which aims to create a fulfilling and fulfilling life. Why not have fun learning together at various study sessions and social gatherings?
■Target: Generally people over 65 years old
■Contents: lectures, social gatherings, etc.
■Tuition fee/Free
■申込み・問合せ／町民学習課町民学習係 TEL 0136-44-2034
Consumer affairs consultation memo
Let's start a safe and secure new life
Spring is the season when many students and working adults start living in new environments, such as starting to live alone due to going to higher education, finding a job, or being transferred.
What should I pay attention to in order to live a new life without encountering any trouble? Let me give three examples.
First of all, even if you are offered a ``great deal just now'', it is important not to make a decision right away, and if in doubt, decline without signing a contract. Especially when it comes to expensive contracts, be sure to check the details carefully and consult the people around you.
Next, make sure to check the facilities and safety of the rental property where you will be starting your new life. If you notice any problems, contact the landlord or management company immediately. Also, when using a rental property, remember that you are renting it.
Furthermore, information about people you meet on SNS and posts on SNS can become a source of damage. Don't rely on social media communications, and be sure to check the social media information of people you don't know.
There are many other things to be aware of in addition to the three points listed here, but in order to prevent consumer troubles, avoid making snap judgments and try to think calmly. If you are in any doubt, it is important to put your decision on hold, think about it carefully, or consult the people around you.
No matter how careful you are, sometimes you can run into trouble. If you have a problem, such as if you don't know what to do or find it difficult to solve the problem on your own, please contact the consultation center or your local 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
clean station
Don't let the dog go!
Free-ranging dogs are prohibited by Niseko Town Dog Control and Wild Dog Sweeping Ordinances.
Recently, there have been reports of dogs being left loose in the town, and incidents of dogs going missing or dogs causing harm.
Even a normally well-behaved dog may suddenly behave in an unexpected way.
Please be careful not to let your dog roam free. Do not let your dog out early in the morning or at night, even if there are no people around.
When walking, keep your pet on a leash and do not leave it too far away from its owner.
Dog droppings while walking...
When you take your dog for a walk, be sure to take a plastic bag with you and take your poop home with you. Don't urinate at the front door of your house.
It is also good manners to avoid doing so.
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
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Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Federation
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Oji-Itochu Enex Electric Power Sales Co., Ltd.
YOSAKOI Soran Festival Citizen Judge Recruitment
The judging criteria is the impression felt by the performers, so no special skills or knowledge are required.
■Date and time: Saturday, June 8th, 9:30am-7:00pm, Sunday, June 9th, 9:30am-9:00pm (3-4 hours)
■ Location: Around Odori Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Activities/YOSAKOI Judging dance performances at the Soran Festival
■Capacity: about 180 people (lottery)
■Application period: April 1st (Mon) to April 26th (Fri)
*Please apply via website, fax, or mail (application form can be downloaded from the website)
■Inquiries/YOSAKOI Soran Festival Executive Committee
〒060‐0001 札幌市中央区北1条西2丁目北海道経済センター4階 TEL 011-231-4351
Hokkaido staff recruitment examination
Recruitment of candidates for “Extension Staff (Agriculture)”
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government is recruiting extension officers who will work with research and testing institutions and agricultural organizations to provide farmers with knowledge and skills on improving agricultural productivity, agricultural management, and improving rural life. The schedule for the Hokkaido Prefectural Government employee recruitment exam for fiscal year 2024 is as follows. If you are interested in becoming an extension officer, please refer to the website below and apply for the recruitment exam.
・Extension staff (agriculture) Category A
■Target: People who have graduated or are expected to graduate from university
■Application period: May 7th (Tue) to 17th (Fri)
■Planned number of hires/12 people
・Extension staff (agriculture) Category A (professional exam oral type 2nd)
■Target: People who have graduated or are expected to graduate from university
■Application/August 13th (Tuesday) to August 22nd (Thursday)
■Planned number of hires/8 people
*This is a method where specialized knowledge regarding agriculture is tested through an interview only.
・Agriculture extension officer (C category)
■Target: People who have experience in private companies
■Application/August 1st (Thursday) - August 13th (Tuesday)
■Planned number of hires/12 people (outline of recruitment exam) Hokkaido Personnel Commission Secretariat Appointment Division homepage/
(Duty content of extension staff (agriculture)) Extension staff (agriculture) staff recruitment page/
culture
Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition Remote Island Romance
A remote island in Hokkaido that attracts many people with its attractive scenery and plants. In addition to Fujikura's works depicting such remote islands, we will also be introducing cut-out works with a nostalgic feeling.
■ Event period: Saturday, April 27th to Sunday, June 30th
■ Place / Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
■Viewing fee/admission fee only (free for junior high school students and younger and residents over 65 years old)
■問合せ／有島記念館 TEL 0136-44-3245 担当＝伊藤・河野
Nice to meet you
thank you
new staff
Kindergarten
Kaori Uchino
(Born in Kagoshima Prefecture)
I moved from Tokyo.
At Kindergarten, we are happy to be able to watch the growth of our precious children together with their parents and the local community. I want to enjoy life in a snowy country for the first time while being impressed by the powder snow in Niseko every day.
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Passing environmental and landscape value to the next generation
There are major differences in the legal systems regarding land ownership between Japan and other countries. In Japan, the ownership privilege of ``freedom of use, profit, and disposal'' is
There is absolute ownership, and in foreign countries, there is a relative ownership that prioritizes use, where freedom of "use" is not particularly recognized. In terms of urban planning, Japan is classified as a ``country with freedom of architecture,'' while other countries are classified as ``countries with no freedom of architecture.'' This difference has a great impact on the formation of cityscapes and regional landscapes.
In addition, since ``decentralization'' has not progressed in Japan, local governments have little ``discretionary authority'' to promote urban development from a comprehensive perspective.
The reality is that it is not recognized. Under these circumstances, "Architectural Guidelines" are currently being formulated to protect the town's environment and scenic value. We appreciate your cooperation.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Information of living
Notice
★Clean the town!
Implementation of spring cleanup strategy
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/April 26th (Friday)
9:00 a.m. Meet at the parking lot in front of the old town hall
*If it rains on the day of the event, it will be postponed to Wednesday, May 8th and we will pick up trash along Kirakaido.
Please note that garbage bags will be distributed when each neighborhood association conducts local beautification and cleaning activities, so please let us know in advance if you need them.
■Inquiries/Townsman Lifestyle Division Townsman Lifestyle Section
TEL 0136-44-2121
Don't forget to get the second measles-rubella vaccination
There is a second round of measles and rubella vaccinations for older children. Eligible children will be notified individually. Don't forget to get vaccinated. Please note that after March 31, 2025, the cost subsidy will no longer be available.
■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
■Where to make a reservation/How to make a reservation: Please make a reservation at least one week before your desired vaccination date to the Health Promotion Section, Health and Welfare Division.
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121 担当＝上仙・新保
Notice of Recruitment of Self-Defense Forces
●General Sergeant Candidate (1st)
・Eligibility for taking the exam: 18 years old or older but under 33 years old as of the 1st day of the scheduled hiring month
・Reception period: March 1st (Friday) - May 6th (Monday)
・First exam date: Any day from May 17th (Friday) to May 26th (Sunday)
・Second exam date/You will be notified in the first exam pass notification.
Please contact us for more information as test dates are subject to change.
■ Inquiries: Self-Defense Forces Sapporo Regional Cooperation Headquarters Kutchan Regional Office
TEL 0136-23-3540 または自衛官募集相談員 下口 登さん TEL 0136-44-2177
Spring is dry, so be careful of wildfires.
In spring, temperatures rise, and plants that were buried under snow during the winter emerge. However, spring is also the season when the air is dry and wildfires are more likely to occur.
The weather observatory issues a "dry advisory" when the air is dry.
Fires are more likely to start and spread when a dry weather advisory is issued or when the wind is strong.
In spring, there are more opportunities to go into the forest to pick wild vegetables, so please be especially careful when handling fire when a ``Dry Warning'' is issued.
■問合せ／札幌管区気象台天気相談所 TEL 011-611-0170
Notice from the Fire Command Center
119 calls from the seven towns and villages within the Mt. Yotei jurisdiction (Kutchan Town, Rankoshi Town, Niseko Town, Makkari Village, Rusutsu Village, Kimobetsu Town, Kyogoku Town) should be directed to the fire department headquarters.
All orders are received in bulk at the command center. You can receive calls from both landlines and mobile phones. 2023 there were 4,699 cases (compared to the previous year)
We received 119 calls (an increase of 1,308).
The number of reports has been increasing year by year. Similarly, the number of emergency dispatches was 2,347 (an increase of 219 compared to the previous year).
The number of emergency calls for minor injuries that people can walk on their own, such as ``I want to go to the hospital but there are no taxis,'' ``I have a fever and feel tired,'' and ``Abrasions or sprains on my hands and feet,'' is increasing. However, ``chest pain,'' ``paralysis/numbness in the limbs,'' ``slurred speech,'' ``sudden severe
If you experience symptoms such as a headache, please do not hesitate to call 911.
Minor emergency cases far outnumber severe emergency cases. Please use the ambulance appropriately.
The command center also accepts FAX119 and NET119 from people with hearing impairments.
Registration is required to use FAX 119 and NET 119, so please contact your local fire station.
〇Remain calm when calling 119
1. Please tell us the correct location based on the name of the town or village.
Name of neighborhood association and resident ward
There are people answering questions, and it may take some time to find out the exact location. Once the name of the town or village is known, an advance notice is issued, and the team members prepare to deploy.
2. Please call 119 directly to the fire department headquarters command center.
If you call the main number of your nearest fire department, personnel will have to answer the phone, which may result in delays in response.
3. Please answer questions from the fire command center to the best of your ability.
This information is necessary for making hospital arrangements when making an emergency request. Additionally, if you can request a medical helicopter at the reporting stage, you may be able to receive advanced medical care at an early stage.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防本部指令センター TEL 0136-22-2822
Attorney Katahira will solve your worries!
●This month's theme
“Who has custody? ~Joint custody after divorce~”
Currently, when a couple divorces, one spouse is chosen to have custody of the children. Recently, a bill to amend the Civil Code was submitted to the Diet, which would allow couples to choose both spouses to have custody of the children when they divorce.
Among the Ministry of Justice's proposed outline of the amendment, the following points are considered to be particularly important:
1. In the case of a divorce by mutual consent, the parents decide whether to have sole or joint custody, while in the case of a divorce by court decision, the court decides whether to have sole or joint custody.
2. In the case of joint custody, parental authority is exercised jointly in principle, but (i) when the other parent is unable to exercise parental authority, or (ii) when there are urgent circumstances for the benefit of the child. As an exception, the parent will exercise sole parental authority.
3. If the parents who are joint custodians cannot agree on a specific matter, one of the parents may request the family court to do so alone. An example of a specific matter is the school your child will attend.
What do you think. In fact, there are various opinions from supporters and opponents regarding the content of the bill.
Those in favor say that having parents with joint custody involved in the custody and upbringing of a child will encourage the child's healthy growth. Opponents argue that it can lead to disputes over whether sole custody or joint custody should be given, which can lead to conflicts between the parents and the child, which can actually hinder the child's healthy growth.
Personally, regardless of whether it is joint or not, I hope that custody will be for the child and not for the parents.
Park Front Law Office Niseko Office
141 Hondori Niseko Town
TEL 0136-44-3800 FAX 0136-44-3801
Town management
There is a vacant room in the house
Type Apartment name Format Structure Rent guideline Minimum to maximum Parking space
Public housing (household) Room 204, Building E, Boyou Danchi 3LDK (69.63 square meters) Built in 1993 Fireproof 12,700 yen to 56,100 yen (varies depending on income, etc.) Yes
Public housing (for families) Chuo Danchi Building 6, Room 204 3LDK (67.25 sqm) Built in 1990 Fireproof 12,600 yen to 55,300 yen (varies depending on income, etc.) Yes
●Application period: April 1st (Monday) to April 15th (Monday)
●Eligibility and application method/Please inquire for details.
■ Inquiries about town-run housing / Urban Construction Section Housing Management Section
Viewing fixed asset tax tax ledger
Those who own land or houses in Niseko Town as of January 1, 2020, can view the property tax tax ledger that shows the assessed value of 2020.
I can do it.
■ Period: Until Friday, May 31st
*Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, 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 will be charged for each name owned.
■Tax registers that can be viewed are limited to those of the owner.
■Required items when viewing: Please present an ID that can confirm that you are the owner.
■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 TEL 0136-44-2121
To protect the beautiful scenery
There are various rules
The town has been implementing the "Niseko Town Landscape Ordinance" since 2004 in order to protect and nurture the Niseko-like landscape.
In addition, Niseko Annupuri and the foothills of Mt. Moiwa (parts of Niseko, Soga, and Higashiyama) were designated as quasi-city planning areas from March 6, 2009, and from July 1, 2009, in addition to this rule, Ordinances such as ``Specific Use Restricted Areas'' (outline of use restrictions for buildings such as playgrounds and factories) and ``Landscape Districts'' (restrictions on building height, color, wall setback, etc.) are in effect in the area. Masu.
In addition to these rules, the Building Standards Act and the Natural Parks Act stipulate that when building buildings (general buildings, prefabricated garages, storage rooms, etc.) or displaying outdoor advertisements. In some cases, it may be necessary to consult with the town mayor and apply for confirmation/certification in advance.
It may be inconvenient for everyone to not be able to freely build buildings on their own land. However, in order to prevent the Niseko-like landscape from being destroyed by disorderly development, everyone involved in the landscape, including businesses and residents, must make efforts to protect the landscape and continue to protect the landscape, which is a local asset, for the future. I need to go.
Thanks to these rules that we developed together with everyone, the beautiful scenery of Niseko Town is still being protected. In order to continue to protect the landscape of Niseko Town, please understand this rule.
For more information on rules, please visit the town website or contact us.
(Landscape Ordinance)
(quasi-city planning)
(Concerning architecture)
■問合せ／都市建設課都市計画係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Track! Vol.39
Activities of a town development company!
Recent news about Niseko Mirai
The bustling winter in Niseko is coming to an end, and spring is just around the corner. At Niseko Mirai, there were various developments including the first housing building, "Mokule Niseko Building A", and services related to daily life!
On March 1st, the handover of Mokure Niseko Building A, a high-performance condominium, to the tenants was completed. In Mokure Niseko Building A, one of the eight units is open to the public as a model room. Comfortable and environmentally friendly Niseko Mirai housing that will become a new model for the next generation,
Please come and experience it for yourself in our rooms. We hold open houses from time to time. We are also planning to hold overnight stays, so please look forward to it.
In addition, this winter we conducted a trial run of an electric vehicle (EV) shared car service that we plan to operate at Niseko Mirai in the future. Gasoline is free, and you can use it for short trips in your daily life, such as shopping or picking up and dropping off people. We will continue to make preparations for the start of full-scale operations.
If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
■問合せ／（株）ニセコまち事務所 TEL 0136-55-6087 Email:info@nisekomachi.co.jp
Making landscapes of Kira Highway
"Kira Kaido" is a 730 meter long section of the Iwanai-Toya Line, the main street in the Hondori district Niseko Town. The colors of the four seasons shine
In order to create a pleasant streetscape that is enjoyable to walk on, the storefronts, houses, street lights, and guide signs were designed with a unified look based on the "Streetscape Guidelines" that were created with the opinions of local residents in mind, and the area was completed in 2002. When building new buildings or renovating, prior consultation with the "Niseko Kira Kaido Residents' Council," which is made up of local residents, is required.
Subsidize the production cost of the projecting signboard
The "protruding signboards" installed at each store along Kirakaido express the individuality of the store and form an orderly landscape of Kirakaido. In order to maintain this landscape, we will issue subsidies to businesses that install new signboards. For details, please visit the town 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
Housing energy saving renovation work subsidy project
In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from households and create a more comfortable living environment, the town provides subsidies for energy-saving renovations to the homes of town residents. We will be accepting applications at any time this year.
Please perform application within 14 days before the construction start of construction.
■ Target /
・A person who carries out energy-saving renovation work on a house he or she owns in the town, and who has an address and lives in that house. or a person who is planning to move in
・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 renovation work for all windows that meet certain energy-saving standards, as well as insulation renovation work for ceilings, walls, floors, etc., with a construction cost of 300,000 yen or more (including consumption tax) and that must be completed by the end of December 2024
■ Subsidy amount/
・20% of the construction cost eligible for subsidy (up to 300,000 yen, 500,000 yen depending on certain conditions)
If you are planning to carry out energy-saving renovation work on your home, please contact us first as you may be eligible.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Private rental housing construction cost subsidy project
The town is promoting the reduction of the environmental burden in the town and the improvement of the quality of life of residents by improving the performance of private rental housing. In order to create a high-quality rental housing market, the town subsidizes part of the costs for those who build private rental housing in the town.
■ 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 work: Construction of new housing complexes with four or more units per building that meets the town's standards for insulation performance, sound insulation performance, etc.
■Subsidy amount / 20% of the construction cost eligible for the subsidy [60 square meters or more / unit] Maximum 2,500,000 yen / unit [40 square meters or more and less than 60 square meters / unit] Maximum 800,000 yen / household
* In the case of construction by a business outside the town, the subsidy amount will be 80%. Please contact us for details on the eligibility criteria and application procedures.
■問合せ／都市建設課建築係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Blood donation
A blood donation truck will be touring Niseko Town on Tuesday, April 9th. We appreciate your cooperation.
■Location/Kiranoyu: 10:30am-11:45am Town Hall Parking Lot: 1:30pm-5pm
■問合せ／保健福祉課健康づくり係 TEL 0136-44-2121
Publish contract results
The following tenders and contracts were awarded between February 7 and March 6:
We will notify you of the results of contracts for construction, consignment work, purchase of goods, etc.
Niseko Central Warehouse Group General Equipment
■Planned price: 3,289,000 yen ■Contract amount: 3,253,800 yen
■ Winning rate: 98.9% ■ Contract partner: Yabashi Shoten
Commissioned study related to school cooling equipment installation
■Planned price: 3,300,000 yen ■Contract amount: 3,190,000 yen
■ Successful bid rate: 96.7% ■ Contract partner: Niseko Machi Co., Ltd.
*The successful bid rate is the ratio of the amount actually contracted to the amount planned by the town.
*Excludes unit price contracts
You can receive "children's allowance".
The town provides various subsidies to families raising children.
■Child allowance/Child allowance is for children from age 0 to before finishing junior high school.
This is an allowance paid to people who are raising children. If you have a child or move from another municipality, you will need to submit a "certification request form."
■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 parents who are raising children under the age of 20 with physical or mental disabilities.
For more information, please visit the town homepage or contact us.
■問合せ／保健福祉課福祉係 TEL 0136-44-2121
We support the active efforts of local businesses!
Under the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Ordinance enacted in 2022, the town is promoting initiatives to support businesses with the aim of revitalizing the economy, promoting circulation within the region, securing employment, and improving the lives of town residents. Masu.
We expanded our business in 2023, and will further expand our subsidy system in FY2020. Please contact us for more information.
Entrepreneur support project subsidy system for creating liveliness
The system, which was launched in fiscal 2011 and has been used in nearly 60 cases so far, provides subsidies for construction costs for starting a business, business succession, facility expansion, and other such purposes. The following changes will be made to the system.
〇 Relaxation of business location requirements
Businesses that open stores outside of the town are also eligible for subsidies (assuming kitchen cars, etc.), provided that they "operate for more than half of the business days in a year within Niseko Town".
■Subsidy rate/within 1/3
■ Subsidy upper limit / 1 million yen
■Eligible expenses/construction costs and equipment for renovation, expansion, and new construction (100,000 yen or more per project)
*As of 2023, it has been possible to use the service multiple times.
*Pre-screening by the Chamber of Commerce is required
Subsidy system for increasing the attractiveness of commerce and tourism
This system, which started in 2023, will continue to be implemented in 2020 in order to support collaboration among a variety of local businesses and initiatives that will improve the attractiveness of the region.
■ Requirements/
1. Collaboration and cooperation between multiple local businesses
2. Considerable ripple effects on the local economy
3. New software business
4. Linked with town initiatives and policies
■Subsidy rate/within 3/4
■ Subsidy upper limit / 1 million yen
■Target expenses/demand costs, service costs, consignment fees, usage fees, rental fees, raw material costs, etc.
*All projects require reporting on results for a certain period of time after the project ends.
■問合せ／商工観光課 TEL 0136-44-2121
International Exchange News vol.12
Hello!
CIRs appear on Radio Niseko's program every Saturday. The theme of the program is "Culture of the Home Country," so they introduce food, language, celebrations, and more from their home countries.
In order to reach more listeners, this program is broadcast in Japanese and English. The first and third weeks will be broadcast in Japanese, and the second and fourth weeks will be in English. Broadcast starts at 11am on Saturday. If you are interested, please give it a listen!
Recruitment
Recruitment of Niseko Town Boys Fire Club members for 2020
Niseko Fire Department is recruiting members of Niseko Town Boys' Firefighting Club for fifth and sixth grade elementary school students, with the aim of helping them acquire knowledge and skills related to fire prevention and disaster prevention from an early age. Activities include learning how to call 119 and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as experiencing extinguishing a fire, riding a fire truck, and touring facilities such as a communications command center. Study sessions are scheduled to be held once a month, seven times a year. We look forward to the participation of many children.
【Application Requirements】
■Target: 5th and 6th graders attending elementary schools in Niseko Town
■Recruitment period: April 1st (Monday) to April 30th (Tuesday)
■Application destination/Mt. Yotei Fire Union Fire Department Niseko Branch
■Required documents/ Niseko Town Boys
Fire club membership application form
*Application forms can be downloaded from the Niseko Fire Department or Yotei Mountain Roku Fire Department homepage.
■問合せ／羊蹄山ろく消防組合消防署ニセコ支署 TEL 0136-44-2354
★Would you like to learn with us?
Recruitment of Kotobuki University students
The Board of Education is recruiting students for Kotobuki University, which aims to create a fulfilling and fulfilling life. Why not have fun learning together at various study sessions and social gatherings?
■Target: Generally people over 65 years old
■Contents: lectures, social gatherings, etc.
■Tuition fee/Free
■申込み・問合せ／町民学習課町民学習係 TEL 0136-44-2034
Consumer affairs consultation memo
Let's start a safe and secure new life
Spring is the season when many students and working adults start living in new environments, such as starting to live alone due to going to higher education, finding a job, or being transferred.
What should I pay attention to in order to live a new life without encountering any trouble? Let me give three examples.
First of all, even if you are offered a ``great deal just now'', it is important not to make a decision right away, and if in doubt, decline without signing a contract. Especially when it comes to expensive contracts, be sure to check the details carefully and consult the people around you.
Next, make sure to check the facilities and safety of the rental property where you will be starting your new life. If you notice any problems, contact the landlord or management company immediately. Also, when using a rental property, remember that you are renting it.
Furthermore, information about people you meet on SNS and posts on SNS can become a source of damage. Don't rely on social media communications, and be sure to check the social media information of people you don't know.
There are many other things to be aware of in addition to the three points listed here, but in order to prevent consumer troubles, avoid making snap judgments and try to think calmly. If you are in any doubt, it is important to put your decision on hold, think about it carefully, or consult the people around you.
No matter how careful you are, sometimes you can run into trouble. If you have a problem, such as if you don't know what to do or find it difficult to solve the problem on your own, please contact the consultation center or your local 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
clean station
Don't let the dog go!
Free-ranging dogs are prohibited by Niseko Town Dog Control and Wild Dog Sweeping Ordinances.
Recently, there have been reports of dogs being left loose in the town, and incidents of dogs going missing or dogs causing harm.
Even a normally well-behaved dog may suddenly behave in an unexpected way.
Please be careful not to let your dog roam free. Do not let your dog out early in the morning or at night, even if there are no people around.
When walking, keep your pet on a leash and do not leave it too far away from its owner.
Dog droppings while walking...
When you take your dog for a walk, be sure to take a plastic bag with you and take your poop home with you. Don't urinate at the front door of your house.
It is also good manners to avoid doing so.
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
heart gift
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《Niseko Town Office Reception》
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Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Federation
“Please use this for regional promotion-type renewable energy projects.”
Oji-Itochu Enex Electric Power Sales Co., Ltd.
YOSAKOI Soran Festival Citizen Judge Recruitment
The judging criteria is the impression felt by the performers, so no special skills or knowledge are required.
■Date and time: Saturday, June 8th, 9:30am-7:00pm, Sunday, June 9th, 9:30am-9:00pm (3-4 hours)
■ Location: Around Odori Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Activities/YOSAKOI Judging dance performances at the Soran Festival
■Capacity: about 180 people (lottery)
■Application period: April 1st (Mon) to April 26th (Fri)
*Please apply via website, fax, or mail (application form can be downloaded from the website)
■Inquiries/YOSAKOI Soran Festival Executive Committee
〒060‐0001 札幌市中央区北1条西2丁目北海道経済センター4階 TEL 011-231-4351
Hokkaido staff recruitment examination
Recruitment of candidates for “Extension Staff (Agriculture)”
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government is recruiting extension officers who will work with research and testing institutions and agricultural organizations to provide farmers with knowledge and skills on improving agricultural productivity, agricultural management, and improving rural life. The schedule for the Hokkaido Prefectural Government employee recruitment exam for fiscal year 2024 is as follows. If you are interested in becoming an extension officer, please refer to the website below and apply for the recruitment exam.
・Extension staff (agriculture) Category A
■Target: People who have graduated or are expected to graduate from university
■Application period: May 7th (Tue) to 17th (Fri)
■Planned number of hires/12 people
・Extension staff (agriculture) Category A (professional exam oral type 2nd)
■Target: People who have graduated or are expected to graduate from university
■Application/August 13th (Tuesday) to August 22nd (Thursday)
■Planned number of hires/8 people
*This is a method where specialized knowledge regarding agriculture is tested through an interview only.
・Agriculture extension officer (C category)
■Target: People who have experience in private companies
■Application/August 1st (Thursday) - August 13th (Tuesday)
■Planned number of hires/12 people (outline of recruitment exam) Hokkaido Personnel Commission Secretariat Appointment Division homepage/
(Duty content of extension staff (agriculture)) Extension staff (agriculture) staff recruitment page/
culture
Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition Remote Island Romance
A remote island in Hokkaido that attracts many people with its attractive scenery and plants. In addition to Fujikura's works depicting such remote islands, we will also be introducing cut-out works with a nostalgic feeling.
■ Event period: Saturday, April 27th to Sunday, June 30th
■ Place / Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
■Viewing fee/admission fee only (free for junior high school students and younger and residents over 65 years old)
■問合せ／有島記念館 TEL 0136-44-3245 担当＝伊藤・河野
Nice to meet you
thank you
new staff
Kindergarten
Kaori Uchino
(Born in Kagoshima Prefecture)
I moved from Tokyo.
At Kindergarten, we are happy to be able to watch the growth of our precious children together with their parents and the local community. I want to enjoy life in a snowy country for the first time while being impressed by the powder snow in Niseko every day.
hello mayor
Passing environmental and landscape value to the next generation
There are major differences in the legal systems regarding land ownership between Japan and other countries. In Japan, the ownership privilege of ``freedom of use, profit, and disposal'' is
There is absolute ownership, and in foreign countries, there is a relative ownership that prioritizes use, where freedom of "use" is not particularly recognized. In terms of urban planning, Japan is classified as a ``country with freedom of architecture,'' while other countries are classified as ``countries with no freedom of architecture.'' This difference has a great impact on the formation of cityscapes and regional landscapes.
In addition, since ``decentralization'' has not progressed in Japan, local governments have little ``discretionary authority'' to promote urban development from a comprehensive perspective.
The reality is that it is not recognized. Under these circumstances, "Architectural Guidelines" are currently being formulated to protect the town's environment and scenic value. We appreciate your cooperation.
Niseko Town Kenya Katayama
Town Calendar 4APRIL
Town Calendar/April APRIL
Upper right box article
in April
Traffic safety campaign during the new school entrance (kindergarten) period in spring
April 6th (Sat) - 15th (Mon)
○ 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
倶倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
1st (Monday)
Playbook closed day
2nd (Tue)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~ (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Central warehouse group closed days
3rd (Wed)
●Chinese class (introductory)/Town: 15:30-17:30
4th (Thu)
Open at night
5th (Friday)
●Niseko Elementary School Entrance Ceremony/Niseko Elementary School: 10:00~
Kondo Elementary School Entrance Ceremony/Kondo Elementary School: 10:00~
6th (Sat)
● Malaysian cooking class/Community Center: 14:00-16:30
7th (Sun)
●Niseko Junior High School Entrance Ceremony/Niseko Junior High School: 13:30~
●Chinese language class (introductory) / Town: 16:30-18:30
8th (Monday)
Playbook closed day
9th (Tuesday)
●Niseko High School Entrance Ceremony/Niseko High School: 10:00~
●Blood donation/Kiranoyu: 10:30-11:45, Town: 13:30-17:00
Central warehouse group closed days
10th (Wednesday)
●Chinese class (introductory)/Town: 15:30-17:30
11th (Thu)
●Health checkup for 5-year-old children/Town: 9:00~
●Artology Workshop/A: 18:30-20:00
Open at night
12th (Fri)
13th (Sat)
●Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00~
14th (Sun)
●Chinese language class (introductory) / Town: 16:30-18:30
15th (Monday)
Playbook closed day
16th (Tuesday)
●Infant health checkup/Town: 13:00~
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~ (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Hello Mayor's Office / Role: 15:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
17th (Wednesday)
●Radio Niseko Cut-in Training Broadcast / Role: 10:50~
●Chinese class (introductory)/Town: 15:30-17:30
18th (Thursday)
●Asobukkurabu (reservation required) Ah: 15:00-
Open at night
19th (Friday)
20th (Sat)
●Chinese cooking class/town: 14:00~
21st (Sun)
●Chinese language class (introductory) / Town: 16:30-18:30
22nd (Monday)
Playbook closed day
23rd (Tuesday)
Central warehouse group closed days
24th (Wednesday)
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/town: from 13:00
25th (Thursday)
●Asobukkurabu (reservation required) Ah: 15:00-
Open at night
26th (Friday)
●Spring clean campaign/Meeting at the parking lot in front of the old town hall: 9:00~ Living information p27
Playbook closed day
27th (Sat)
●Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00~
●New Zealand Cooking Class/Town: 14:00~
●Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition Remote Island Romance/Yes: (~6/30) Lifestyle Information p33
28th (Sun)
29th (Monday)
Showa Day
Playbook closed day
30th (Tuesday)
Playbook closed day
Central warehouse group closed days
Wednesday, May 1st
Upper right box article
in April
Traffic safety campaign during the new school entrance (kindergarten) period in spring
April 6th (Sat) - 15th (Mon)
○ 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
倶倶知安厚生病院 電話0136-22-1141
1st (Monday)
Playbook closed day
2nd (Tue)
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~ (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Central warehouse group closed days
3rd (Wed)
●Chinese class (introductory)/Town: 15:30-17:30
4th (Thu)
Open at night
5th (Friday)
●Niseko Elementary School Entrance Ceremony/Niseko Elementary School: 10:00~
Kondo Elementary School Entrance Ceremony/Kondo Elementary School: 10:00~
6th (Sat)
● Malaysian cooking class/Community Center: 14:00-16:30
7th (Sun)
●Niseko Junior High School Entrance Ceremony/Niseko Junior High School: 13:30~
●Chinese language class (introductory) / Town: 16:30-18:30
8th (Monday)
Playbook closed day
9th (Tuesday)
●Niseko High School Entrance Ceremony/Niseko High School: 10:00~
●Blood donation/Kiranoyu: 10:30-11:45, Town: 13:30-17:00
Central warehouse group closed days
10th (Wednesday)
●Chinese class (introductory)/Town: 15:30-17:30
11th (Thu)
●Health checkup for 5-year-old children/Town: 9:00~
●Artology Workshop/A: 18:30-20:00
Open at night
12th (Fri)
13th (Sat)
●Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00~
14th (Sun)
●Chinese language class (introductory) / Town: 16:30-18:30
15th (Monday)
Playbook closed day
16th (Tuesday)
●Infant health checkup/Town: 13:00~
●Free legal consultation by lawyer/Town: 13:00~ (Reservation required by noon the day before)
Hello Mayor's Office / Role: 15:00~
Central warehouse group closed days
17th (Wednesday)
●Radio Niseko Cut-in Training Broadcast / Role: 10:50~
●Chinese class (introductory)/Town: 15:30-17:30
18th (Thursday)
●Asobukkurabu (reservation required) Ah: 15:00-
Open at night
19th (Friday)
20th (Sat)
●Chinese cooking class/town: 14:00~
21st (Sun)
●Chinese language class (introductory) / Town: 16:30-18:30
22nd (Monday)
Playbook closed day
23rd (Tuesday)
Central warehouse group closed days
24th (Wednesday)
●Dental checkup and fluoride application/town: from 13:00
25th (Thursday)
●Asobukkurabu (reservation required) Ah: 15:00-
Open at night
26th (Friday)
●Spring clean campaign/Meeting at the parking lot in front of the old town hall: 9:00~ Living information p27
Playbook closed day
27th (Sat)
●Niseko English Conversation Circle/O: 10:00~
●New Zealand Cooking Class/Town: 14:00~
●Hideyuki Fujikura Exhibition Remote Island Romance/Yes: (~6/30) Lifestyle Information p33
28th (Sun)
29th (Monday)
Showa Day
Playbook closed day
30th (Tuesday)
Playbook closed day
Central warehouse group closed days
Wednesday, May 1st
Photo album of this month
We are looking for photos!
「こんな形の野菜が採れた」「ペットの面白芸」など、身近な写真を広報で紹介してみませんか。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。
It's here again this year!! Miss Youtei
Photographer: Niseko Town Day Service Center
Cross stitch (handmade)
Photographer: Moko & Kuu-chan
Pikinini concert at day service center
Photographer: Public Relations Section
「こんな形の野菜が採れた」「ペットの面白芸」など、身近な写真を広報で紹介してみませんか。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。
It's here again this year!! Miss Youtei
Photographer: Niseko Town Day Service Center
Cross stitch (handmade)
Photographer: Moko & Kuu-chan
Pikinini concert at day service center
Photographer: Public Relations Section
Central warehouse group communication vol.27
Opening of the new year & interior makeover
Hello! This is Matsuda, the director.
The new fiscal year begins in April! This marks the eighth year since the facility was renovated. Through daily operations and events, we hope to further deepen our ties with the townspeople. Thank you again for your continued support.
In February and March, the last month of the fiscal year, the central warehouse group was used for various events! In particular, it was a very memorable experience for Chuo Warehouse Group as it was used as a wedding venue for people from out of town. Furthermore, we are very happy that this central warehouse group can be used as a place where various communities gather, such as the new Marche event held regularly.
Starting in the new year, we are planning to carry out a large-scale makeover of the indoor interaction space within the building! At the time of writing this paper, equipment and other items have not yet been brought in, but they are scheduled to be brought in and installed in late March. Please check out the various SNS of Chuo Warehouse Group.
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
home page
Reservation system
Hello! This is Matsuda, the director.
The new fiscal year begins in April! This marks the eighth year since the facility was renovated. Through daily operations and events, we hope to further deepen our ties with the townspeople. Thank you again for your continued support.
In February and March, the last month of the fiscal year, the central warehouse group was used for various events! In particular, it was a very memorable experience for Chuo Warehouse Group as it was used as a wedding venue for people from out of town. Furthermore, we are very happy that this central warehouse group can be used as a place where various communities gather, such as the new Marche event held regularly.
Starting in the new year, we are planning to carry out a large-scale makeover of the indoor interaction space within the building! At the time of writing this paper, equipment and other items have not yet been brought in, but they are scheduled to be brought in and installed in late March. Please check out the various SNS of Chuo Warehouse Group.
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
home page
Reservation system
DATA OF NISEKO TOWN
The situation of radiation dose in the town
Measurement date: 1 month until March 15th
Maximum value 0.025μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.018μGy/h
Average value: 0.020μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Movement of people (as of the end of February)
Population: 5,430 people
(-57 compared to previous month)
2,808 men
(-38 compared to previous month)
2,622 women
(-19 compared to the previous month)
Number of households 3,109
(-46 compared to previous month)
Of these, 895 are foreigners.
Of these, 750 are foreign households.
Measurement date: 1 month until March 15th
Maximum value 0.025μGy/h
Minimum value: 0.018μGy/h
Average value: 0.020μGy/h
The spatial radiation dose rate is
normal level
Movement of people (as of the end of February)
Population: 5,430 people
(-57 compared to previous month)
2,808 men
(-38 compared to previous month)
2,622 women
(-19 compared to the previous month)
Number of households 3,109
(-46 compared to previous month)
Of these, 895 are foreigners.
Of these, 750 are foreign households.
Editor's Note
At the 70th Hokkaido Public Relations Competition, last year's August issue of Niseko Public Relations was selected as the best in Hokkaido (town and village category)! It has also been recommended for the national public relations competition, and the results are expected to be announced this month.
Over the past five years, what I've been putting the most effort into is special features. In the special feature, we have been conscious of listening to the townspeople as closely as possible and uncovering issues in town development. Every time I write, I put my heart and soul into it for the sake of those who are willing to reveal their faces and names for interviews. I believe that we were able to receive this evaluation thanks to the many people who interviewed us.
I would like to continue doing work that makes people think that Niseko Town is a nice town and that it's a good place to live. (too)
Over the past five years, what I've been putting the most effort into is special features. In the special feature, we have been conscious of listening to the townspeople as closely as possible and uncovering issues in town development. Every time I write, I put my heart and soul into it for the sake of those who are willing to reveal their faces and names for interviews. I believe that we were able to receive this evaluation thanks to the many people who interviewed us.
I would like to continue doing work that makes people think that Niseko Town is a nice town and that it's a good place to live. (too)
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Niseko Town Hall
- TEL:0136-44-2121
- FAX:0136-44-3500