Strengthening Community Resilience Against Heat: Yokosuka's First Meeting

On June 30, 2026, an important initiative will take place in Yokosuka, Japan. NIFCO, in collaboration with the Yokosuka city government led by Mayor Katsumi Kamichi and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Tokyo Branch, will host the inaugural "Strengthening Life under Heat" meeting. This event aims to tackle heat-related challenges that the local community faces, fostering healthier lifestyles and safety practices.

NIFCO and Yokosuka city entered into a comprehensive partnership in 2023, focusing on solutions for local issues and improving public services. A notable outcome of this partnership is the introduction of an innovative heatstroke prevention system designed for schools, which is set to be implemented in all 70 public schools in Yokosuka by 2025. This initiative works to ensure the health and safety of children in the educational environment.

Moreover, Otsuka Pharmaceutical has entered into its own collaboration agreement with Yokosuka city to enhance health promotion efforts. Their commitment underlines the significance of maintaining public health in the face of increasing temperatures.

The event will cover community strategies under the theme, “Prevention of Heatstroke through Health and Economy.” It aims to showcase various initiatives from NIFCO and other organizations in Yokosuka that focus on mitigating heatstroke.

The meeting will also feature the “Heatstroke Prevention Haiku Contest” awards ceremony, encouraging participants to engage creatively in raising awareness about heat-related safety measures. People from Yokosuka who reside, study, or work in the city are warmly invited.

Event Details

- Event Name: Strengthening Life under Heat Meeting
- Date and Time: June 30, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00
- Target Audience: Residents, students, and workers in Yokosuka
- Capacity: First 100 registrations (free admission)
- Venue: Werk Yokosuka, 6th Floor Hall
- Address: 1-5 Hinode-cho, Yokosuka
- Access: 5 minutes walk from Yokosuka-Chuo Station
- Registration URL: Yokosuka Registration
- Registration Period: June 11, 2026, to June 21, 2026

Agenda (Tentative)

Part One: 14:10 - 15:30

- Presentations on heatstroke prevention measures from Yokosuka and participating organizations:

1. Introduction of thermal stress prevention systems in schools (NIFCO)
2. Collaborative heatstroke awareness campaigns (Otsuka Pharmaceutical)
3. Community protection against heat: Yokosuka City and Keikyu Store (Keikyu Store)
4. Addressing summer heat at construction sites (Yokoso Co.)
5. Research and experimental contributions to heatstroke measures (Prof. Masaru Ookoshi, Keio University's Faculty of Environmental Information)
6. Introduction of radiative cooling technology “SPACECOOL” for heatstroke prevention (SPACECOOL Corporation)

Part Two: 15:45 - 16:30

- Special Lecture: Heatstroke prevention measures: How much heat can humans endure? (Dr. Tomoki Doi, Head of the Emergency Department at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital)
- Recent trends in heatstroke-related emergency transports (Yokosuka Fire Department)
- Examples of heatstroke prevention initiatives from other municipalities (Environmental Restoration Agency)

Part Three: 16:45 - 17:00

- Awards ceremony for the Heatstroke Prevention Haiku Contest

This collaborative event between the Yokosuka City government and Otsuka Pharmaceutical is an exciting opportunity for the community. NIFCO emphasizes its commitment to societal challenges through cooperative actions with local government and various sectors to create a comfortable living environment and a sustainable society.

About NIFCO

- Company Name: NIFCO, Inc.
- Headquarters: 5-3 Hikari no Oka, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 239-8560
- Business Focus: Engineering plastics products (Industrial fasteners, precision molded products)
- Website: NIFCO

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