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Ogasawara Village 40th Anniversary Restoration Commemorative Caravan pays a courtesy call on the Governor
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the restoration of the Ogasawara Islands from the United States to Japan. As a commemorative activity to publicize this event, on February 5 the Ogasawara Islands 40th Anniversary Restoration Commemorative Caravan paid a courtesy call on Governor Ishihara. The group, which included Kazuo Morishita, mayor of Ogasawara Village, and actor Takuro Tatsumi, who has been named an honorary ambassador of the islands, worked to raise public awareness of the charms of the beautiful Ogasawara Islands, known as “the Galapagos of the East. ” A ceremony to commemorate the restoration of the islands is scheduled for July 4, with plans for a wide variety of events including a cooking contest focused on island cuisine.
Tokyo presents certificates of appreciation for the Green Tokyo Fundraising Campaign
On February 14 a ceremony for presenting “Green Tokyo Fundraising Campaign Certificates of Appreciation” was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings. At the event, which is the first to date, the city bestowed certificates of appreciation upon groups and individuals who have made significant contributions to the Green Tokyo Fundraising Campaign, a collection whose proceeds will be used to create a greener Tokyo. The Governor’s Award was presented to Mori Building Co., Ltd. and Educational Foundation Bunka Gakuen. The Special Award went to the Architectural Association of Ireland, the Ireland Association of Contemporary Art Museums, and the Korean Architects’ Association. The Bureau of the Environment Director General’s Award was presented to Daiwa House Industry, Co., Ltd.; Heiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd.; NPO Chinju-no-mori; Tanseisha Co., Ltd.; Asahi Breweries, Ltd.; and Mr. Nobuyuki Takano. Thanks for all your cooperation with the Green Tokyo Fundraising Campaign!
Governor Ishihara visits the Tokyo Fire Department EMS Consultation Center
On February 25, Governor Ishihara visited the Tokyo Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Consultation Center. Since June 2007, the Center has served as a consultation point for city residents uncertain about whether or not they should use an ambulance. Operating 24 hours a day year-round, the number of inquiries fielded by the center has climbed to a total of 180,517 in the eight months since it was established. By swiftly making appropriate judgments and offering advice, all from a medical perspective, staff members contribute to the proper use of emergency vehicles. The Governor observed how staff handled consultation calls from city residents and listened to an explanation of how the Center’s terminal screens are operated. Afterwards, he offered words of encouragement and gratitude to members of the Fire Department.
His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince visits the Seichou School for Disabled Children
On February 29, His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince visited the Seichou School for Disabled Children in Ikejiri, Setagaya Ward. After observing activities such as computer training, His Highness made friendly conversation with the students as he watched a corsage-making class, remarking as they worked that it looked rather difficult. Afterwards, he enjoyed a concert in the school auditorium where 100 students sang Beethoven’s Ode to Joy in German to the accompaniment of the Kunitachi Music Academy orchestra.
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