April　①Naka Ward Sports Special: Watch All the Action Up Close!　➁Naka Ward Public Works Office, Safeguarding our Daily Lives!

“The speed at which the competitors pass in front of you is a real thrill. The lap course allows you to watch the bike and run in the same place.”
Hiromasa Hashimoto
Chairperson, Naka Ward Sports Promotion Committee Liaison Council

“The sound of the pitches echoing and the sense of togetherness of everyone cheering for the players can only be found in a baseball stadium. The infield seats are close to the players, and the outfield seats allow people who don’t know each other to become friends. The food at the stadium is great, too!”
Taiga Asano
Naka Ward Office employee

“The court is close to the spectators’ seats, meaning you can watch the players play up close and personal. The game develops quickly, and points are scored in an instant, so you can’t take your eyes off the action. The various tactics that lead to points are also fascinating.”
Kota Endo
Naka Ward Office employee

“It is exciting as the offense and defense change rapidly and the points keep coming. The opening and halftime performances, with their extraordinary lights and music, are also appealing. I have become a big fan of the game.”
Tomoko Kojima
Chairperson, District 4 Nambu Federation of Neighborhood Associations

We patrol about 240 km of roads in Naka Ward every day to look for damage and other problems, covering about 10,000 km in a year. We receive as many as 2,000 requests and petitions a year!

“Deterioration begins on the day work on the road is completed. We work diligently every day on maintenance and upkeep to ensure people can drive their vehicles in safety and comfort!”

←　If bicycles are left unattended along roads, emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through, and the safety of the community will be compromised.

There are 90 parks in the ward. 71 organizations are playing an active role as park conservation groups in helping keep our parks clean and plant flowers!

We maintain trees throughout the year so that you can experience the joys of spring in your neighborhood during the cherry blossom season!

Twist board
Enter the circle and twist your upper body while grabbing onto the bar.

Back stretching bench
Sit deep into the bench and drape your upper body over the back of the bench.

←　Paving work to make the park more walkable

“In addition to playground equipment for children, some parks also have fitness equipment for adults to help them stay fit and healthy.
If you come across any fitness equipment on your next visit to a park, please give it a try!”

This map introduces all parks in Naka Ward with photos.
You can pick up a copy of the map at the Naka Ward Public Works Office, the General Information Desk on the 1st floor and Counter 63 on the 6th floor of Naka Ward Office, or Counter 401 on the 4th floor of Naka Ward Office Annex.
⇒　You can also download the map from Naka Ward’s website!

←　Clean condition
Inside of a sewage pipe (25 cm in diameter)

←　Dirty condition
When waste oil is poured down the drain, the inside of the pipe looks like this. If pipes become clogged, sewage overflows may occur.

aka Ward is the birthplace of modern sewers in Japan
←　Brick-built oval-shaped sewage pipe

“In front of our office, we have on display a sewage pipe that had been in use since 1881!”

←　An earthquake drill in progress
Using a step elimination member to climb over a large step