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Attending the Cancer Cafe
At age 36, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, which taught me anew the preciousness of life and my body. I am grateful to be alive today 💓 I am grateful to have my uterus today 🩷 It was a peaceful time sharing each other's feelings a... -
Regular Session No. 3, 2025: General Questioning Toward Universal Dental Checkups for All Citizens – Current Status and Challenges in Hino City
Toward Universal Dental Checkups for All Citizens: The Current Situation and Challenges in Hino City On October 4, 2025, newly elected LDP President Sanae Takaichi, the 29th leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, unveiled her policy pla... -
The 6th Hino Sign Language Festival Deaflympics! Let’s all get excited!
The 6th Hino Sign Language Festival was held on September 28th. This year's event was truly filled with laughter♪ The stories shared by our two guests provided a valuable opportunity to learn about the potential of individuals with heari... -
Toyota Harvest Festival
The Toyota Harvest Festival was held on September 27 and 28. This year, an event organized primarily by members of the Hino Junior Chamber was also held. Young farmers also set up stalls, and I was able to buy lots of delicious Hino-grow... -
International Day of Sign Languages & Sign Language Day
September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages & Sign Language Day. This week marks International Deaf Awareness Week, with events illuminating cities across the nation with blue lights. For the past three years, I have been a... -
Disaster Mitigation and Prevention Symposium 2025, Session 4
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Symposium 2025 (Session 4) Tell Us About Yourself II: What Vulnerable Individuals Need to Know Under this theme, we received talks from midwives, individuals with foreign roots, and people with disabili... -
Disaster Mitigation and Prevention Symposium 2025, Session 3
On September 20 and 23, the Social Welfare Council hosted the Disaster Reduction and Prevention Symposium 2025. On the 23rd, we held our first outdoor workshop, which was incredibly educational. I was especially impressed by how many dis... -
Yasaka Shrine Annual Grand Festival
The Yasaka Shrine Annual Festival was held on September 13th, 14th, and 15th. My local Hie Shrine also traces its origins to Yasaka Shrine, so I was invited to participate in the shrine rites. The mikoshi procession on the 14th and the m... -
Hino City Traffic Safety Fair
On September 6, the Hino City Traffic Safety Fair was held in the Small Hall of the Hino Civic Center. Revisions to the Road Traffic Act concerning bicycles will take effect starting April next year. While revisions have been made severa... -
Tokyo San-Tama Liaison Council Women’s Volunteer Fire Department Training Session
On September 7, the San-Tama Women's Volunteer Fire Department Training Session was held. Unfortunately, the workshop itself coincided with an important local event, so I was unable to attend. I understand that “cooperation between the f...
