Announcements in the September 1st Issue

Notification of Temporary Closing of Akashi Planetarium

The Akashi Municipal Planetarium will be under construction, so it will be closed to the public starting in October.  The period of the construction will be from Wednesday, October 1^st until the summer of next year.  Tuesday, September 30^th will be the last day that the Akashi Planetarium will be open this year.  However, there will be a special event on that day.  If you can, please come and enjoy the event!

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Akashi Municipal Planetarium.  Their phone number is 078-919-5000.  Their fax number is 078-919-6000.

Please Help with Conserving Water

The rainy season for this year ended earlier than it usually does.  That means there was less rain than usual, and the water supply is running low.  Let’s all work together to try and conserve water.

Here are some things you can do at home to conserve water:

• Don’t run the water from the faucet more than you need to.
• When washing the dishes or vegetables, fill the sink with water and wash them there instead of washing them with running water from the faucet.
• Wash all of your laundry in a single load instead of multiple smaller loads.
• Use your leftover bath water for laundry and other tasks that need water.
  

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Water Management Division.  Their phone number is 078-918-5064.  Their fax number is 078-911-4066.

Keep Yourself Healthy by Staying at a Healthy Weight

Being overweight can lead to various health problems.  It can make it easier for you to have high blood pressure or to get diabetes.  It makes it easier to develop heart and even brain-related illnesses.  These illnesses can potentially even result in death.

For Japanese people, men who have a waist size of 85 cm or more and women who have a waist size of 90 cm or more should be careful about their weight.

Please look at the following advice that you can take to avoid becoming overweight:

• Make a habit of getting exercise.

　　　・Reduce the amount of time you spend sitting each day.

　　　・Use the stairs as much as possible.

　　　・When watching TV, try raising and lowering your legs.

• Be careful about your diet.

　　　・Be sure to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

　　　・Reduce the amount of salt that you eat.

　　　・Eat a lot of vegetables.

　　　・Stop eating before you become full.

• Be sure to get a good night’s sleep.

　　　・Go to bed at the same regular time each night.

　　　・Strike a balance between being active and getting rest.

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