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Naka City and Palsystem Sign New Childcare Support Agreement

On July 10, 2025, Naka City (headed by Mayor Hikaru Masasaki) took a significant step towards enhancing support for families with young children by signing a partnership agreement with Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi. The signing ceremony took place at the city hall at 11 a.m., bringing together Mayor Masasaki and Palsystem's representative, President Yasuyo Aoki.

Details of the Agreement

This new alliance focuses on childcare support, specifically targeting families with children under one year old. According to the agreement, Palsystem will deliver a special set of products, termed "Congratulations Box" (おめでとうばこ), designed to aid in childcare. This box includes items such as baby soap, baby wipes, oil-free tuna, barley tea for infants, rice flour noodles, domestically produced vegetable bouillon, and a first-time food guidebook for parents.

The city will distribute these boxes to families visiting the nursery consultation services when their child is 4 to 5 months old, thereby providing vital resources at a crucial stage in child development.

Additional Initiatives

In addition to the product deliveries, the collaboration includes efforts to disseminate information related to childcare. Naka City plans to share contact details for local childcare services, enhancing the availability of resources for new parents.

Event Details

• - Date: July 10, 2025
• - Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• - Location: Naka City Hall, 4th Floor Conference Room (1819-5 Fukuda, Naka City)
• - Attendees: Mayor Hikaru Masasaki and President Yasuyo Aoki

The Power of Collaboration

Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi is known for its regular home delivery service, which operates weekly. This infrastructure plays a crucial role not only in delivering products but also in organizing community events and facilitating access to recommended resources for families. By leveraging this collaboration, Palsystem aims to support childcare households and foster a nurturing environment for raising children.

2025 marks the United Nations-designated International Year of Cooperatives, and Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi is committed to actively sharing childcare information as a cooperative, aiming to work closely with local governments and various organizations. The goal is to create a supportive community where everyone can raise their children with confidence and security.

About Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi

Founded in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi operates with a mission to promote cooperative living and ensure that families have access to essential resources. As of March 2025, the cooperative has approximately 141,000 members and a total operating revenue of 183.4 billion yen.

For additional information, visit their official website Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi.