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Comprehensive Disaster Management Drill 2007
Sparks fly as rescue workers cut through a car door. This realistic image was taken during Tokyo’s comprehensive disaster management drill conducted on September 1. This year’s disaster drill was conducted jointly by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Akishima City, Fussa City, Hamura City, Musashi-murayama City and Mizuho Town under the theme of “collaboration.” The drill, which focused on urban disasters such as entrapment in elevators and transportation for the “daytime Tokyoites” (people who work/study in Tokyo but live in the surrounding area) unable to return home, was conducted with participation from a broad range of sectors including the U.S. Forces in Japan, the City of Taipei, medical professionals and local resident’s associations.
Speaking Out on Global Warming -Governor Ishihara Participates via Teleconference from Fiji-
On September 13 the symposium, “Thinking About Global Warming” was held at the JICA Chikyu Hiroba in Hiroo, Shibuya Ward. Professor Junichi Nishizawa, President of Tokyo Metropolitan University delivered the keynote speech. Governor Ishihara, who was on an inspection tour of the South Pacific island nations of Tuvalu and Fiji, participated in the symposium via teleconference. He reported on the rise in sea level and erosion of the shoreline in Tuvalu as a result of global warming, and brought up the importance of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. He also indicated his intention to request the government of Japan to give support to Tuvalu.
Governor Visits Centenarian
This year Governor Ishihara’s centenarian visit was to Minato Ward resident Taido Matsubara, who will turn 100 in November. On September 6, Governor Ishihara presented Mr. Matsubara with a hanten, a traditional short coat made of Murayama Oshima silk, congratulating him on his longevity. Mr. Matsubara is a Buddhist monk of the Rinzai School and author of many books on Buddhism. He said, “I do not do things that are unreasonable, indolent or wasteful, and make it a point to do whatever I can on my own.” To the 1,590 people in Tokyo who have or will be celebrating their 100th birthday during this fiscal year, we wish you good health for many more years to come!
Junior High School Students Experience Working in the Tokyo Citizens Information Room
These two youths, a refreshing sight in the Tokyo Citizens Information Room, are students from Aoba Junior High School in Katsushika Ward. This photo shows one of the scenes taking place in the workplace experience program for junior high school students geared to second year students attending public junior high schools in Tokyo. This pair’s experience included selling publications and sorting materials in the Tokyo Citizens Information Room. Their impressions: “From heavy lifting to detailed work, it was harder than imagined, and both mentally and physically tiring.”
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