6. Key bills

Next, I would like to explain the key bills we have submitted to the Assembly.

The ordinance to repeal the industrial water service ordinance will develop related regulations following the discontinuation of industrial water services. Since we announced our policy to discontinue services at the previous session, we had been studying a support plan while listening carefully to the views of the users. Based on this proposed plan, we wish to advance in detail our support to the users.

For the title of Tokyo Honorable Citizen, we have selected three candidates this year: Mr. Hoseki Okuyama, Ms. Tsuneko Sasamoto, and Mr. Akihiro Miwa.

Mr. Hoseki Okuyama is a master of tankin, a metal craft technique that involves hammering heated metal. While boldly pursuing the depiction of natural scenes, he has been committed to handing down and developing this traditional skill that dates back to the days of Edo.

Ms. Tsuneko Sasamoto is Japan’s first female photojournalist. Known for her photographs of women who have survived because of their spirit of independence, she is still active today although she is over 100 years old.

Mr. Akihiro Miwa showed post-war Japan a way of life beyond the boundaries of gender. His elaborate stage performances and art of narration have won over a broad range of generations.

With the approval of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, we wish to award these three worthy candidates the title of Honorable Citizen next month. The cooperation of the Assembly would be most appreciated.