June 15^th Announcements

There Will Be a Mini Rugby Class for Children

Mini rugby is a version of rugby that is designed for children.  Any children who want to participate should apply to join the class.  Children from 5 years old up until elementary school students can participate.

Dates and Times:  The classes will be held on July 8^th, July 15^th, and August 5^th.  There will be three classes in total.

The classes will be from 10:00 am until 12:00.

Place:  Okura Beach, Multi-Purpose Field

Cost:  Free

Number of Participants:  About 30 children.

If too many people make applications, the participants will be decided by a lottery.

Please send an application by June 30^th either by postcard, fax, or e-mail.  In that application, please write the following things:

1 Write out “Mini Rugby Class @ AKASHI2023”

2 Write the names of the participating children.  Please put furigana by their names.

3 Your address.  Please be sure to include your postal code.

4 The name, telephone number, and e-mail of the parents.

Make out your application to “Akashi City Hall, Sports Promotion Supervisor”.

• Address: 〒673-8686 Akashi City, Nakasaki 1-5-1
• E-mail address: event-spo@city.akashi.lg.jp
• Phone number: 078-918-5624   Fax number: 078-918-5194

If you have any questions about this article, please ask the same “Akashi City Hall, Sports Promotion Supervisor” mentioned above.

 A Children’s Orchestra Will Be Performing Classical Music

In Akashi, there is an organization called the Akashi Philharmonic Junior Orchestra.  It is an orchestra for children high school aged or younger to learn various musical instruments, such as the violin.

On Sunday, July 9^th, this orchestra will be giving a concert at the Seibu Civic Hall.  They will be playing several famous classical pieces.  The Seibu Civic Hall is located about a 5-minute walk away from JR Uozumi Station.

The concert will begin from 1:30 pm.  You can enter the concert hall starting from 1:00 pm.  However, children 3 years of age or younger will not be allowed to enter the concert hall.

The cost for the event is 500 yen.  Tickets can be purchased either at Seibu Civic Hall itself, or at the Arts and International Exchange Foundation (located in Aspia Akashi North Building, on the 7^th floor).  You can buy tickets on the day of the event at the Seibu Civic Hall.

If you have any questions about this article, please ask the Akashi Philharmonic Association.  Their phone number is 078-918-5085.  Their fax number is 078-918-5121.

 We Need to Protect Children from Accidents in and Around the Water

You should look at the following precautions and keep them in mind to protect children from dangers related to swimming and the water:

1 When it looks like it is about to rain, or after it has rained, don’t let your children go to anyplace near the water.

2 There are places, such as some lakes, that prohibit swimming.  Make sure your children don’t swim in such dangerous places.

3 Don’t let your children go anywhere near the water unless they are supervised by an adult.

4 If you are on a family outing, be sure not to leave small children unsupervised.

5 If you see children playing somewhere dangerous, please warn them to stay away from there.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the General Safety Planning Office.  Their phone number is 078-918-5069.  Their fax number is 078-918-5140.

Be Careful About Heat Stroke in June as Well

From May to October of last year, 145 people in Akashi had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance because of heatstroke.

We are now entering Japan’s “rainy season”, where it rains quite often.  If there is a lot of humidity in the air, it is easy to get heatstroke even when the temperature is not all that high.

In order to avoid heatstroke,

• Use the air conditioner to reduce the temperature and humidity in the air.
• Wear comfortable clothing or clothes that will absorb sweat.
• Be sure to drink fluids before you start to feel thirsty.
• Try to do some kind of exercise as part of your daily routine so you can work up a sweat.
• Eat at regular times and get plenty of sleep.

If you think you or someone with you may have heatstroke,

• Rest in a cool place.
• Drink liquids.  If you can, add a little bit of salt to water or tea.  Sports drinks have both salt and minerals in them, so they are an even better option.
• If someone you’re with has heatstroke and is no longer able to speak, call an ambulance immediately.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Akashi Health Promotion Division.  Their phone number is 078-918-5657.  Their fax number is 078-918-5440.

You Can Read the Akashi Newsletter on Your Smartphone

You can read the latest news in Akashi on your smartphone.  To do so, use the smartphone app called Machiiro (マチイロ).

Use the following QR code to download the Machiiro app.  Then, under the “region where you live”, input “Akashi City.”

Android app                                                           iOS app

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Public Relations Division.  Their phone number is 078-918-5001.  Their fax number is 078-918-5101.