To realize our dreams toward the work of new town Jimokuji

Japanese economy is said to be rebounded as of the late last November, and it’s 58 months in a row. However, for town, it has been strained circumstances yet.

We prepare for such difficult situation and work from the ground up to build newer Jimokuji. To realize this, we, administrators and residents, need to get together to work for it. For examples, strengthening of cooperation and ties with local communities, volunteers, NPO would be needed. In addition, “administrative and financial reform”, included business approach has moved ahead on toward improving associations. I declare to deal with problems to my full extent such as “Education”, “Community integration”, and “Public Byoubyouin hospital”

Lastly, thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Let me close my remarks by express my sincerest greeting for success of building our town.

Kouji Murakami

日本語教室｢JJにほんごくらぶ｣

The　data of Jimokuji

Position・Population

Position：	lat.35°11’45”N Long.136°49’28”E
Area：	9.33sq.km 4.2km east to west by 4.8km north to south
Households：	15,038
Population：	39,357 19,940 male 19,417 female (as of April,1,2006)

　　

The Town emblem

The town emblem stands for a three storied tower of Jimokuji Kannon(Goddess of Mercy) and the design as a whole represents the Japanese cursive character 「じ」JI for Jimokuji. The circle and space symbolizes comfortable life and growth of the town toward the future. This was adoped as the town emblem on January 1,1970.

Transition

It is said that people first came to this place because here the Kiso River deposited a great deal of sand , creating an area of raised land. In this area ,ruins from as far back as the Yayoi period have been excavated. The name Jimokuji originated in the Kamakura period. During the Edo period,Jimokuji was famous as a district where peasants produced an abundance of vegetables. Jimokuji became a village in 1906,and became a town on August 1,1932.

The town flower			The town tree
	Chrysanthemum This was adopted on June 21,1982.			Camphor tree This was adopted on June 21,1982

Jimokuji Residents'Charter We live in Jimokuji which is blessed with ancient history and abundant nature. We have pride and responsibility as residents. This charter is hereby established for mutural happiness and development of our town: To be sound in mind and body, and make a happy home. To enrich education, and make efforts toward improvement of culture. To build a comfortable town to live in harmony. To develop the abilities of the young generation, and develop our town. To love one's home, and create a town which is full of greenery. Enacted on April 3,1984

AICHI　HANDBOOK

This guidebook contains useful information for foreigners living in Aichi Prefecture to get used
to the society, culture, and environment in Japan.

	BY AICHI INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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