No.3
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LOCAL NEWS
Nagisa no Hiroba opens October 9
A new park has opened at the east end of the Tarumi Sewage Treatment Plant. With lawns, a viewing area and sports facilities, it is free to use with no reservation needed. For a rest by the sea or time to get moving.
Passing local ties on to the next generation
Next weekend is the general meeting of the Tarumi Kaigan-dori Chuo neighbourhood association. I took over from my grandfather and serve as vice-chair. With fewer people to carry the work, what kind of system suits life today? I take part while thinking about how to weave local ties that connect generations and help us support each other in a disaster.
Column by the Third Generation
Clutching at straws
We took in a guest who wanted a long stay as a helper at the guesthouse, offering lodging, rice and vegetables from the garden. Raising a child, my wife and I together make about 1.5 horsepower. I was moved by how much room daily life gains from just a little help. New staff have joined too, and we are grateful every day.
I, too, was looked after by many people in many places while helping out like an errand runner. I want to pass on the kindness I received to the next person I meet.
Soon we will also start looking for live-in traveller helpers who can take it easy by the sea while helping with things like guesthouse maintenance.
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