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Joining “Jichi-kai” (Local Neighborhood Government Body)

(1) What is a neighborhood government district?

Citizens at each local community take effort to build a better place to live by working all together.
Each neighborhood government district has an association where the people at the designated neighborhood district help each other to live comfortably. It has various programs to keep the neighborhood safe and easy to live in and to prevent crimes.
It is important for each citizen to participate to build a better community. Please take part in your local neighborhood government association to build friendships and to seek mutual aid in case of emergencies and disasters.

(2) programs at neighborhood government district.

  • Manage the local recycle and disposal center.
  • Create sound rapport among citizens through friendship activities.
  • Manage district facilities.
  • Create comfortable lifestyle by working together.
  • Initiate disaster drills.
  • Inform news from the City Hall.
  • Promote diverse communities.
  • Support safety of the children and the elderly.
  • Initiate prevention of crimes and safety of the district.