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Community Health Events in Tokyo

In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JKK Tokyo will co-host two significant events aimed at improving the health and well-being of seniors on November 28 and December 4, 2023. These sessions, held at community centers in Chuo and Sumida wards, promise to educate residents on gut health and healthy living practices. The events emerge as part of an ongoing commitment to enrich community life through health education and support.

Event Details

Date and Locations

1. November 28, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Kachidoki 2-chome Apartment Community Room, Chuo City

2. December 4, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Shirokuma East Apartment 16 Community Room, Sumida City

Event Highlights

November 28 Session

• - Theme: "How Old is Your Gut? Start Your Health Habits from the Inside Out"
• - Speaker: Gastroenterologist from Saiseikai Chuo Hospital
• - Capacity: Approximately 30 participants (first-come, first-served)
• - Target Audience: Residents of Kachidoki Sansuquare and Kachidoki 2-chome Apartment, as well as nearby locals
• - Fee: Free

December 4 Session

• - Theme: "Stress-Free Healthy Habits! Nurturing Gut and Mental Health"
• - Speakers: Team of doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists, and pharmacists from Saiseikai Mukojima Hospital
• - Capacity: Approximately 40 participants (first-come, first-served)
• - Target Audience: Residents of Koshaheim Shirokuma East and Shirokuma East Apartment
• - Fee: Free

Registration Process

Participants can register for the events via phone or online, with pre-registration required:

• - Contact: JKK Tokyo Housing Supply Corporation, Public Housing Division

Phone: 03-6712-5825 (Weekdays: 9 AM - 5 PM)

• - Links for Event Registration:

- November 28 Event Registration
- December 4 Event Registration

• - Registration Opens: Starting November 14, 2023

Purpose and Further Information

These events are a product of the collaboration between JKK Tokyo and the Saiseikai Foundation aiming to foster a healthy, safe, and secure living environment for residents in JKK properties and nearby communities. Their joint efforts are part of a broader initiative under the "Tokyo Minna de Salon" program to offer accessible social inclusion workshops.

In addition, attendees registered on the official Tokyo app will earn 500 Tokyo points for participation, which can be used for discounts in local shops or exchanged for tickets to various city facilities.

About JKK Tokyo

Location: Shibuya City, Tokyo
Founded: April 1966
Head: Chairperson Kaho Hamada
Services: Management and construction of rental housing and related facilities, management contracts for public housing.

About Saiseikai Foundation

Location: Minato City, Tokyo
Founded: May 1911
Head: Branch Chief Eiichi Sugimura
Facilities: Tokyo Saiseikai Chuo Hospital and Mukojima Hospital.