No.62 Top 10 News of Inagi City in 2016

Looking back on last year, in the political and economic fields, the revised Public Election Law, which lowered the voting age to 18 and older, was enacted in June 2016. In July 2016, new voters aged 18 and 19 cast their first votes in the House of Councillors election and the Tokyo gubernatorial election, where Yuriko Koike was elected as the Governor of Tokyo for the first time. In the November 2016 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump, who had no prior public office experience, was elected, raising concerns about his extreme statements and a return to American protectionism.
In the sports field, there was dark news in February 2016 when former professional baseball player Kazuhiro Kiyohara was arrested for violating the Stimulants Control Law. However, in June 2016, Ichiro Suzuki of the Marlins achieved a total of 4,257 hits in Japan and the U.S., surpassing the all-time Major League Baseball hit record, which was bright news. Then, in August 2016, the first Rio de Janeiro Olympics in South America was held, where Japan won a record 41 medals, the most in history, and also achieved a record 24 medals in the Paralympics.
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1. The results of the regional public transportation conference take shape
   In June 2016, a new route bus from Wakabadai Station to Minami-Tama Station began joint operation by Keio and Odakyu buses, and in July 2016, an airport shuttle bus to Narita and Haneda airports started servicing Inagi Station and Wakabadai Station. In November 2016, the second phase route review and increase in iBus services were decided.
2. Inagi Base Station Pair Terrace Opening
   In April 2016, a tourism information center opened under the elevated tracks of Inagi-Naganuma Station.
3. Support for the Kumamoto Earthquake
   In April 2016, two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 occurred within two days. Relief supplies were transported to Kumamoto City, Uto City, and Beppu City, and disaster support nurses were dispatched to Minami-Aso Junior High School, along with staff sent to Mashiki Town and Kumamoto City.
4. Development of Inagi City Medical Plan
   In order to build a community-based integrated care system, we have formulated a unique medical plan for the city.
5. Inagi Nagamine Sports Plaza Opening
   With the completion of the management building, it fully opened in April 2016 with the Tokyo Verdy Group as the designated administrator.
6. Formulation of the Third Basic Firefighting Plan for Inagi City
   A 10-year plan from fiscal year 2016 to 2026 has been decided to maintain the city-operated firefighting service and strengthen the Branch Office, personnel, and equipment.
7. Designation of the City Bird
   As a commemorative project for the 45th anniversary of the city’s establishment, the "Common Kestrel" was selected through a public vote and announced at the citizens' festival in October 2016.
8. Issuance of Reading Passbook
   In July 2016, we introduced a reading passbook similar to a bankbook that can print book loan records, in line with the update of the library information system.
9. The Kamihirao Tunnel has opened
   In May 2016, the first tunnel on a city road was opened within the Kamihirao Land Readjustment Project area.
10. Inagi Free Wi-Fi Service Started
    Free public wireless LAN has been established at 6 stations and 14 Public Facilities in the city, and the service started in October 2016.

These are the top 10 news stories of Inagi City for 2016. As a special mention, the concept of TOKYO GIANTS TOWN (tentative name), centered around the construction of a farm stadium by the Yomiuri Giants in the Land Readjustment Project area of Nanzan East, has been announced. It is expected to contribute to regional promotion and the development of the city.
Thank you for your continued support this year.