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Promoting Dementia Awareness in Machida City

In line with the Basic Law for Promoting a Symbiotic Society, September has been designated as "Dementia Month" across Japan. Machida City aims to foster a community where people can live alongside dementia, increasing awareness among residents through a series of events held throughout this special month.

City Initiatives

Machida City will host its primary events at the City Hall located at 2-2-22 Morino, Machida.

KEY'S CAFÉ

• - Date and Time: Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• - Description: A mobile dementia café, known as D Café, will provide a welcoming atmosphere for those affected by dementia and their families.

Event Studio Activities

Several interactive workshops and sessions are organized:

• - Bamboo Workshop

- Date and Time: Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Description: Facilitated by the HATARAKU Dementia Network, this workshop empowers dementia sufferers to share their experiences through an engaging bamboo crafting session.

• - Health Exercise Sessions

- Date and Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and Friday, September 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day
- Description: Staff from Tsurukawa Sanatorium Hospital will conduct rehabilitation exercises tailored for dementia awareness. This initiative helps prepare community members for various challenges.

Everyone’s Plaza

• - Date and Time: Monday, September 22, 2025, to Friday, September 26, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding September 23)
• - Description: This area will feature an enlightening panel exhibition aimed at educating visitors about dementia, including:

- Sixteen statements dedicated to promoting dementia awareness.
- An exhibition titled "Peek into a Mini Dementia World" in collaboration with Tsurukawa Sanatorium.
- Displays showcasing local community activities with support from Minami No. 1 Elderly Support Center.

City Hall Light Up

• - Date and Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and Friday, September 19, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day
• - Description: Machida City Hall will be illuminated in orange, the symbolic color for dementia awareness, creating a visible message of support to the community.

JR Machida Station Pedestrian Deck Illumination

• - Date and Time: From Monday, September 1, 2025, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next day
• - Location: 1st and 3rd decks of the pedestrian walkway in front of JR Machida Station
• - Description: Similar to the City Hall, the pedestrian deck will also shine in orange to raise awareness for dementia throughout the month.

Local Community Initiatives

Several local organizations are stepping up to contribute through various gestures:

• - One notable event is RUN伴まちだ2025, a unique community run scheduled for September 28 and October 5, where individuals living with dementia team up with family members and health professionals to run together.

Residents are encouraged to participate in these events to not only learn more about dementia but also to show solidarity with those living with the condition. For further details, check the official Machida City website: Machida City Homepage for full information on these important initiatives.

About Machida City

Machida City has various resources for parents, health awareness, and community activities:

• - Machida City HP: Website
• - Machida Public Relations: Twitter
• - Machida Childcare Site: Childcare Website
• - City Promotion: Follow on Instagram @machida_cp and visit the City Promotion Website for more information.