JKK Tokyo Hosts Health Event for Seniors in Hachioji City

JKK Tokyo, also known as the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Public Corporation, is collaborating with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Organization to host a significant health event targeted towards elderly residents living in JKK housing and nearby public housing in Hachioji City. This initiative is part of a comprehensive partnership established in March 2024, aiming to enhance the quality of life and health of seniors in the community.

Event Overview

The main theme of the event is “Blood Pressure Management for a Healthy Longevity: Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure for a Vibrant Life.” The event will be held on June 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the community room in the Kamiyuzuki district of Tama New Town, located at 3-16 Kamiyuzuki, Hachioji. It will cater to elderly individuals residing in JKK housing and nearby areas, with a aim to promote health, well-being, and community engagement.

Schedule of Activities

The event will feature the following sessions:

1. Blood Pressure and Salt: Living a Low-Salt Life for High Blood Pressure Prevention
- Lecturer: Mr. Kazuyo Murakami, Certified Nurse in Chronic Heart Failure at the Tokyo Metropolitan Tama-Nanbu Hospital.

2. Medications for High Blood Pressure
- Lecturer: Ms. Hazuki Shino, Pharmacist at the Tokyo Metropolitan Tama-Nanbu Hospital.

Participation Details

Participation is open to residents of JKK housing, including:

- Tominheim Kamiyuzuki
- Tominheim Yarimizu
- Koshaheim Minami-Ozawa 5th block

As well as residents from the following public housing units:

- Tama New Town Kamiyuzuki district
- Tama New Town Kamiyuzuki 2nd district
- Tama New Town Yarimizu district

The event is limited to about 40 participants, selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Best of all, participation is free of charge!

How to Register

Interested participants can register via phone or online on a first-come, first-served basis starting from May 20, 2025.

- Registration Contact: JKK Housing Corporation Management Division, Public Management Section
- Phone: 03-6712-5825 (available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

For online registration, a dedicated form will be provided closer to the event date.

Additional Notes

This event aligns with Tokyo’s initiative, ”Tokyo Minna de Salon,” which focuses on community-building through public housing venues and fosters partnerships in health, medical, and welfare services through collaborations like this one. JKK aims to enhance health and life quality for seniors through workshops led by medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other health-care providers, who will present easily understandable health topics.

Furthermore, the Tokyo Minna de Salon program continues to seek local organizations, including community associations and NGOs, to host a diverse range of engaging programs, encouraging interactions between participants across Tokyo.

To learn more, please visit the official website of the Tokyo Housing Policy Headquarters.

About JKK Tokyo

Founded in April 1966, JKK Tokyo is dedicated to managing and constructing rental housing. Under the leadership of President Yoshiko Hama, the organization aims to provide sustainable housing solutions in Tokyo.

About the Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Organization

This independent organization, established in July 2022, operates 14 metropolitan hospitals and a cancer screening center, helping ensure quality medical care in the region.

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