Key Facts
• On July 25, 2025, the Hyogo Mayors’ Association submitted a request to Governor Saito.
• The association represents 29 cities in Hyogo Prefecture.
• Four mayors, including Takaaki Sakai of Tamba Sasayama, delivered the request in person.
• The request includes 16 items, such as improving medical systems and expanding emergency services.
• Mayor Sakai emphasized support for small-scale and part-time farmers to secure agricultural workers.
• Mayor Matsumoto of Amagasaki highlighted the need to address educational disparities.
• Mayor Marutani of Akashi requested solutions for classroom shortages in special education schools.
• Mayor Yamamoto of Tatsuno called for continued financial support for sewer renovation projects.
• Governor Saito pledged to reflect the requests in future policies, emphasizing support for diverse farmers.
• The association aims to address challenges posed by an aging and declining population.
Summary
The Hyogo Mayors’ Association, representing 29 cities, submitted a 16-item request to Governor Saito on July 25, 2025. Key demands include improving medical systems, addressing educational disparities, and supporting small-scale farmers. Mayors from Tamba Sasayama, Amagasaki, Akashi, and Tatsuno highlighted specific local needs, such as classroom shortages in special education schools and sewer renovation funding. Governor Saito committed to incorporating these requests into future policies, emphasizing the importance of supporting diverse agricultural workers in the region. The initiative aims to tackle regional challenges, including an aging population and rural sustainability.
