Update : 2021-12-2
The number of Chokai or Jichikai (Resident Groups) is 119 in Soka City.
You may be thinking of joining one, but may be feeling uneasy, now knowing what activities they are involved in.
Let's ask presidents of Chokai or Jichikai (Resident Groups) about their major activities.
Tell Us about Chokai or Jichikai (Resident Groups)
Inari Chuo Chokai
Meet, make friends and help one another.
Chokai disaster-control towels" were conceived by Inari Chuo Chokai.
The towel will be hung on the gate of the house as the sign of the family's safety being confirmed in times of disaster, to urge neighbors to confirm the safety of the residents of houses without the towel.
This is one of our ideas to help one another in neighborhood in times of emergency.
We can feel safe and secure in times of emergency.
Mr.Toshiyuki Sekine, President of Chokai
We are distributing unique disaster-control towels.
Asahi-cho Chokai
Feel free to join our activities.
Asahi-cho Chokai has been cleaning the frontage road of the outer ring road for 14 years.
The activity of cleaning once a month for an hour is open to everyone.
Every time about 40 to 50 people, from children to adults, participate.
We are trying to have everyone enjoy the activities.
Activities for clean and comfortable community
Mr.Sakae Motoki, President of Chokai
Meet at 9:00 on the second Sunday every month at Asahi Kominkan for cleaning activities.
Jonan Jichikai
Community development by children and adults together
The family recreation session of Jonan Jichikai, held every year in Aoyagi 4-chome Fureai Park, is a great event in which about 70% of the members participate
We are trying to deepen ties of relationship so as to develop a community of three generations - parents, children and grandchildren.
Develop ties of relationships with neighbors.
Mr.Masayasu Ichikawa, President of Jichikai
We are engaged in organizing Soka Citizens' Grand Fireworks Show.
Interviews to be continued here.
Some of activities are suspended, due to the effect of the novel coronavirus.
I'm a little interested, but I have no acquaintance and I cannot find much I can do. It is difficult to make up my mind.
The activities are different in each Chokai or Jichikai (Resident Group). Just visit and watch the festival or the cleaning activities to see what people are doing.
It is hard to make a phone call to the president of Chokai to ask about a visit.
You can make an application by e-mail or by postal mail. See the "How to Apply to Join a Resident Group" below.
If you are wondering what resident group to join, visit the website of Soka City and find out.
I see. Thank you. I'll think about joining one.
After joining one, start with something you can easily do.
How to Apply to Join a Resident Group
By e-mail
Enter the necessary information and send an e-mail to Machidukuri-ka (Partnership Town Planning Section)（Link to external site.）
By postal mail
Visit the website of Soka City and enter the necessary information, or fill in the "Chokai Jichikai renraku kibohyo (Application form to ask for contact from a resident group)," distributed at service centers, community centers and Minna-de Machidukuri-ka (Partnership Town Planning Section) and submit it to the section above or to Soka-shi Chokai Rengokai Jimukyoku (Soka City Resident Group Association).
By telephone
Make a phone call at Minna-de Machidukuri-ka (Partnership Town Planning Section) or Soka-shi Chokai Rengokai Jimukyoku (Soka City Resident Group Association), and give the necessary information.
The Chokai or Jichikai (Resident Group) of your area will contact you later.
Soka City is supporting community development, taking advantage of the characteristics of the community.Inquiry
Minna-de Machidukuri-ka (Partnership Town Planning Section)
Tel.(048) 922-0796
FAX(048) 922-3406
Soka-shi Chokai Rengokai Jimukyoku (Soka City Resident Group Association Office)
Tel.(048) 922-6327