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The feature for October is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "blending with the landscape," and "stimulating a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we leverage the benefits of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestically sourced wood, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This time, we introduce a case where we supplied wooden sloped play equipment to Rakujuen, located in front of JR Mishima Station in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

The feature for October is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "harmonizing with the landscape," and "stimulating a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we leverage the benefits of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestic timber, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This time, we are introducing a case where health equipment, athletic play equipment, and slides for young children were installed at Toubu Park in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture.

The feature for October is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics of being "warm," "softer compared to steel," "blending well with the landscape," and "stimulating a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we utilize the benefits of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestically sourced wood, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This time, we introduce the new area "Egg Forest" at the environmental aquarium "Aqua Marine Fukushima." In conjunction with its renewal opening, we have supplied seven wooden athletic play equipment pieces. Visitors can experience a new way to enjoy play equipment by observing animals and enjoying their movements. The equipment is designed to stimulate a spirit of challenge through a series of athletic play structures.

The feature for October is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "harmonizing with the landscape," and "stimulating a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we utilize the benefits of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestically sourced wood, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This time, we are introducing Toyoda Lakeside Park. We have supplied wooden play equipment made abundantly from locally sourced wood in the park by Toyoda Lake in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The equipment features a series of athletic challenges that stimulate a spirit of adventure.

The feature for September is "Wooden Bridges." Wooden bridges vary in scale and design, including those that span historical townscapes and rivers from walking paths within parks. Zaiens, a member company of the Wooden Bridge Technology Association, conducts precise inspections of existing wooden bridges as part of infrastructure utilization, and carries out everything from renovation design to manufacturing in a consistent system. This time, we are introducing a case of renovating a wooden bridge over the Shiba River in the Minuma area of Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. The wooden bridge blends well with the lush green landscape.

The feature for September is "Wooden Bridges." Wooden bridges come in various scales and designs, including those that span historical townscapes and rivers from walking paths within parks. Zaiens, a member company of the Wooden Bridge Technology Association, conducts precise inspections of existing wooden bridges as part of infrastructure utilization, and carries out everything from renovation design to manufacturing in a consistent system. This time, we will introduce the case of renovating two wooden bridges, "Kitasommon Bridge" and "Chidoribashi," which span the moat of Matsue Castle. Before the renovation, a precise inspection of the existing wooden bridges was conducted, followed by the corresponding renovation design.

The feature for September is "Wooden Bridges." Wooden bridges vary in scale and design, including those that span historical townscapes and rivers from walking paths within parks. Zaiens, a member company of the Wooden Bridge Technology Association, conducts precise inspections of existing wooden bridges as part of infrastructure utilization, and carries out everything from renovation design to manufacturing in a consistent system. This time, we introduce a case of renovating a wooden bridge over the Tamayu River in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. A precise inspection of the existing wooden bridge was conducted, followed by design and renovation.

The feature for September is "Wooden Bridges." Wooden bridges come in various sizes and designs, including those that span historical townscapes and rivers from walking paths within parks. Zaiens, a member company of the Wooden Bridge Technology Association, conducts precise inspections of existing wooden bridges as part of infrastructure utilization, and carries out everything from renovation design to manufacturing in a consistent system. This time, we are introducing a case of renovating a wooden bridge at Hikifune River Water Park in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. The wooden bridge plays a significant role in enhancing the spatial design of the park, which has both historical significance and water-friendly features.

The feature for August is "Summer." As August arrives, we are experiencing a series of extremely hot days. Amidst this heat, this month's feature is "Summer." We have compiled examples of places where you can feel coolness, such as "the sea" and "waterfront," as well as cases where we have supplied facilities to "park cemeteries" in preparation for the Obon festival. Our company can accommodate not only standard products but also custom-made items using designs and materials that match the concept. This time, we are introducing a seaside park that has been created next to Funakoshi Fishing Port in Yamada Town, Iwate Prefecture. We supplied a wooden gazebo from our company next to the observation deck, and wooden benches for the space overlooking the sea. At the entrance, we have provided a wooden sign from our company.

The feature for August is "Summer." As August arrives, we are experiencing a series of extremely hot days. In the midst of this heat, this month's feature is "Summer." We have compiled examples of places where you can feel coolness, such as "the sea" and "water-friendly" areas, as well as cases where we have supplied facilities to "park cemeteries" in preparation for the Obon festival. Our company can accommodate not only standard products but also custom-made items using designs and materials that match the concept. This time, we are introducing a case where we supplied "raft play equipment" and "wooden bridges" that cross over the water in the renewal development of the Kamakura Park South area in Katsushika, Tokyo, featuring the gentle flow of a biotope. Even in the hot summer, you can enjoy the coolness brought by water-friendly features.

The feature for August is "Summer." As August arrives, we are experiencing a series of extremely hot days. Amidst this heat, this month's feature is "Summer." We have compiled examples of places where you can feel coolness, such as "the sea" and "water-friendly" areas, as well as cases where we supplied facilities to "park cemeteries" in preparation for the Obon festival. Our company can accommodate not only standard products but also custom-made items using designs and materials that match the concept. This time, we are introducing a case where we supplied pavilions, pergolas, gates, and benches to a large park cemetery in Fukuoka Prefecture. It has become a space where people can take a break in one corner of the park cemetery.

The feature for July is "Residents' Relaxation Space." Our company is involved in the improvement of convenience for local residents through the development of parks and the renewal of residential areas. We supply a variety of products for such development projects. We can use designs and materials that match the concept, and we can accommodate not only standard products but also custom-made items. This time, we are introducing a case where we supplied playground equipment and benches in the Nagareyama Otakanomori residential area. We hope that these will be used as a relaxation space for residents amidst the beautiful harmony with nature.

The feature for July is "Residents' Relaxation Spaces." Our company is involved in improving the convenience of local residents and developing parks as places for relaxation, including the renewal of residential areas and parks. We supply a variety of products for such development projects. We can accommodate not only standard products but also custom-made items, using designs and materials that match the concept. This time, we are introducing our products delivered for the Miyaki Town housing development project in Saga Prefecture, which includes our gazebo, cooking bench, drinking fountain, and standard benches in the exterior works.

The feature for July is "Residents' Relaxation Spaces." Our company is involved in the improvement of convenience for local residents and the development of parks as relaxation areas, including the renewal of parks and residential subdivisions. We supply a variety of products for such development projects. We can use designs and materials that match the concept, and we can accommodate not only standard products but also custom-made items. This time, we will introduce a case where we supplied furniture such as wooden benches in the Ushida Waseda residential subdivision. By the way, facilities made of wood are well-suited to the environment.

The feature for July is "Residents' Relaxation Spaces." Our company is involved in improving the convenience of local residents through the development of parks and the renewal of residential areas. We supply various products for such development projects. We can provide not only standard products but also custom-made items, using designs and materials that match the concept. This time, we are introducing a case where we supplied resting facilities such as pavilions and benches for the green space development in the Sawatsuno area of Minami-Aso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture. As part of the earthquake recovery efforts, a new relaxation space for local residents has been created.

The feature for June is "Wooden Fences (Wooden Panel Fences)." Currently, concrete fences are being renewed to wooden fences (wooden panel fences) in public spaces. Wooden fences are lighter than concrete fences and excel in aesthetics due to the warmth of wood. As part of the wood utilization initiatives, subsidies for wooden panel fences are being provided in the urban woodification project that started in May, which emphasizes traditional Japanese aesthetics. This time, we will introduce examples of wooden fences (wooden panel fences) supplied to Tenma Elementary School and Hirose Elementary School in Hiroshima City. The posts are made of steel, and the lattice materials use pentacure ECO30 treated wood sourced from Hiroshima Prefecture.

The feature for June is "Wooden Fences (Wooden Panel Fences)." Currently, concrete fences in public spaces are being renewed to wooden fences (wooden panel fences). Wooden fences are lighter than concrete fences and excel in aesthetics due to the warmth of wood. As part of the wood utilization initiatives that began in May with the woodification of urban areas, subsidies are being provided for panel fences in the external structure support projects. This time, we will introduce a case where wooden fences were supplied for the perimeter fence of Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. Steel materials were used for the posts, and the lattice design features random heights.

The feature for June is "Wooden Fences (Wooden Panel Fences)." Currently, concrete fences in public spaces are being renewed to wooden fences (wooden panel fences). Wooden fences are lighter than concrete fences and, due to the warmth of wood, they also excel in aesthetic appeal. As part of the initiative to promote the use of wood, subsidies are being provided for wooden panel fences in the wood utilization support project that began in May, focusing on the woodification of urban areas. This time, we are introducing public housing. It is a delivery record of standard-type wooden fences based on the "Guidelines for the Installation of Fences Using Domestic Timber" formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The wooden fences surrounding the public housing have been renovated. The texture of the wood creates a warm and enriching landscape in the urban space.

The feature for June is "Wooden Fences (Wooden Panel Fences)." Currently, concrete fences in public spaces are being renewed with wooden fences. Wooden fences are lighter than concrete fences and, due to the warmth of wood, they also excel in aesthetic appeal. As part of the initiative to promote the use of wood, subsidies for wooden panel fences are being provided in the wood utilization support project that started in May, focusing on the woodenization of external structures in urban areas. This time, we are introducing a case where wooden fences were supplied to the Tatsuno City-operated Shimokawahara Parking Lot. The texture of wood blends well with the historical landscape of Tatsuno City, which is referred to as the "Little Kyoto of Harima."

The feature for May is "Tourism Hubs." This month's feature is "Tourism Hubs." Japan has various "Wa" (Japanese-style) tourism resources, including traditional townscapes, gardens, and facilities. This year, during Golden Week, we saw people enjoying tourism without restrictions for the first time in two years. This is a case where we supplied wooden facilities at such "Wa" tourism hubs. What we are introducing this time is the Yotsukado Parking Pocket Park. We supplied a gazebo and deck benches to the pocket park, which was developed as a base for people enjoying walks around the Suwa Taisha Shrine's lower shrine, Akimiya.

The feature for May is "Tourism Hubs." This month's feature is "Tourism Hubs." Japan has various "Wa" (Japanese-style) tourism resources, including traditional townscapes, gardens, and facilities. This year's Golden Week saw people enjoying tourism without restrictions for the first time in two years. This is an example of supplying wooden facilities by Zaiens to such "Wa" tourism hubs. What we are introducing this time is Nakacho Plaza and the area in front of Unomachi Station. We supplied wooden signs, benches, and wooden fences to Nakacho Plaza, a rest spot in Unomachi, Seiyo City, Ehime Prefecture, which is designated as an Important Traditional Building Preservation District, as well as a deck and fire hydrant box to the exterior of the complex facility YuruRian in front of the station.

The feature for May is "Tourism Bases." This month's feature is "Tourism Bases." Japan has various "Wa" (Japanese-style) tourism resources, including traditional townscapes, gardens, and facilities. This year's Golden Week saw people enjoying tourism without restrictions for the first time in two years. We have provided examples of wooden facilities at these "Wa" tourism bases. This time, we are introducing Tokiwa-tei M Garden. We supplied wooden signs, resting areas, gates, handrails, retaining walls, and privacy walls for the exterior development of a facility overlooking Lake Senba, near Kairakuen and Tokiwa Shrine in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. We are pleased to inform you that our Sales Headquarters will be relocating as detailed below. Taking this opportunity, all of our employees will strive to further enhance our services and meet your expectations, and we kindly ask for your continued patronage. ■New Address 7th Floor, ONEST Kanda Square, 17 Kanda Konyamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0035 Phone: 03-3254-0832 Fax: 03-3254-0873 *Please note that there will be no changes to the main phone and fax numbers due to this relocation. ■Start of Operations Monday, May 30, 2022 ■Access 4-minute walk from Kanda Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 6-minute walk from Shin-Nihonbashi Station on the JR Sobu Rapid Line 7-minute walk from Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line 7-minute walk from Kodemmacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line 8-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line

The largest flower and greenery festival in the country, the "Kumamoto National Urban Greenery Fair," is currently being held. Centered around the main venues of the "City Area," "Waterfront Area," and "Machi-Yama (Tatsutayama) Area," various activities such as nature observation guided tours and experiential events are taking place amidst flowers and fresh greenery. In Zaiens, we are supplying wooden play equipment and signs for the festival square in the "Machi-Yama (Tatsutayama) Area," as well as play equipment for red pandas at the Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Garden in the "Waterfront Area."

The feature for April is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "blending with the landscape," and "encouraging a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we utilize the advantages of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestic timber, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This month's featured product is the wooden combination play equipment "Mokumoku Toride." The texture of the wood stimulates children's playful spirit.

The feature for April is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "blending with the landscape," and "inspiring a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we utilize the benefits of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestically sourced wood, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This time, we introduce the Akasaka Sato Forest Park. Here, you can challenge yourself with various physical activities on wooden athletic equipment that blends harmoniously with the lush natural surroundings and enhances the sense of adventure.

The feature for April is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "blending with the landscape," and "stimulating a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we utilize the advantages of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestically sourced wood, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's wood education. This time, we are introducing the Tanba Nature Sports Park. We have delivered a combination play structure featuring continuous wooden athletic equipment that allows for both nature experiences and physical activity.

The feature for April is "Wooden Play Equipment." Wood is the ideal material for play equipment due to its characteristics such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "blending with the landscape," and "encouraging a sense of adventure." At Zaiens, we utilize the advantages of this wood to provide durable wooden play equipment that balances thrill and safety. Additionally, by using domestically sourced wood, we contribute to a decarbonized society and support children's education about wood. This time, we are introducing the Usuzumi Athletic Park. We have supplied numerous wooden play equipment to the park developed through the land readjustment project in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.

March 16 is National Park Designation Memorial Day. Japan has 34 national parks. On March 16, 1934, three locations—Seto Inland Sea, Unzen, and Kirishima—were designated as national parks, marking the birth of Japan's first "national park." National parks, like the "National Parks" featured this month, are managed by the Ministry of the Environment and are designed to preserve outstanding natural landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history while allowing people to enjoy them. Our company supplies park facilities that blend with the landscape and allow people to enjoy nature in national parks across the country.

The feature for March is "National Parks." National Parks are parks maintained and managed by the Ministry of the Environment, and they are parks other than urban parks and natural parks managed by the national government. There are four National Parks: the Imperial Palace East Garden (Tokyo), Shinjuku Gyoen (Tokyo), Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto), and the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for the War Dead. Zaiens conducts repairs and complete renovations of numerous wooden park facilities in urban and natural parks, and it also carries out repairs and complete renovations in National Parks. This time, we introduce Shinjuku Gyoen. The wooden bridge reuses existing steel beams, and the deck is designed to match the existing structures, ensuring that the design and manufacturing align with the existing structures.

The feature for March is "National Parks." National Parks are parks maintained and managed by the Ministry of the Environment, and they are parks other than urban parks and natural parks managed by the national government. There are four National Parks: the Imperial Palace East Garden (Tokyo), Shinjuku Gyoen (Tokyo), Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto), and the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for the War Dead. Zaiens is involved in the repair and complete renovation of numerous wooden park facilities in urban and natural parks, and they also carry out repairs and complete renovations in National Parks. This time, we would like to introduce Kyoto Gyoen. We have renovated the information boards and bulletin boards that convey various information to park users into roofed signs with a traditional Japanese design.

The feature for March is "National Parks." National Parks are parks maintained and managed by the Ministry of the Environment, and they are parks other than urban parks and natural parks managed by the national government. There are a total of four National Parks: the Imperial Palace East Garden (Tokyo), Shinjuku Gyoen (Tokyo), Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto), and the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for the War Dead. Zaiensu conducts repairs and complete renovations of numerous wooden park facilities in urban parks and natural parks, and they also perform repairs and complete renovations in National Parks. This time, we will introduce the Imperial Palace East Garden. We have carried out repairs on the bench seat boards in the Kusunoki area, where the statue of Kusunoki Masashige is located.

The feature for February is "Forest Environment Transfer Tax." The Forest Environment Transfer Tax began in the first year of Reiwa. It is distributed to each municipality at a certain ratio, and in cities and towns, it is intended to be used for "costs related to forest maintenance and its promotion," such as thinning, human resource development, securing successors, and promoting and raising awareness of wood utilization. Zaiens is proposing the use of this tax in the exterior field as part of promoting the utilization of forest timber. What we are introducing this time is a stationary product. Stationary products do not require foundation work, making budget planning easier, shortening construction time on-site, and are optimal for utilizing the Forest Environment Transfer Tax. They can also be used as temporary setups during events or moved to necessary locations later.

The feature for February is "Forest Environment Transfer Tax." The Forest Environment Transfer Tax began in the first year of the Reiwa era. It is distributed to each municipality at a certain percentage, and in towns and cities, it is intended to be used for "costs related to forest maintenance and its promotion," such as thinning, human resource development, securing successors, and promoting and raising awareness of wood utilization. At Zaiensu, we are proposing the use of the Forest Environment Transfer Tax in the exterior field as part of the promotion of forest wood utilization. This time, we would like to introduce the case of "Chuo-dori Park," which was developed by Musashino City using the Forest Environment Transfer Tax.

The feature for February is "Forest Environment Transfer Tax." The Forest Environment Transfer Tax began in the first year of the Reiwa era. It is distributed to each municipality at a certain percentage, and in towns and villages, it is intended to be used for "costs related to forest maintenance and its promotion," such as thinning, human resource development, securing successors, and promoting and raising awareness of wood utilization. At Zaiensu, we are proposing the use of the Forest Environment Transfer Tax in the exterior field as part of promoting the utilization of forest timber. This time, we would like to introduce the case of "Izumi Nature Park," which was developed using the Forest Environment Transfer Tax to create wooden facilities made from timber sourced in Chiba Prefecture.

The feature for February is "Forest Environment Transfer Tax." The Forest Environment Transfer Tax began in the first year of Reiwa. It is distributed to each municipality at a certain rate, and in towns and villages, it is intended to be used for "costs related to forest maintenance and its promotion," such as thinning, human resource development, securing successors, and promoting and raising awareness of wood utilization. At Zaiens, we are proposing the use of the Forest Environment Transfer Tax in the exterior field as part of promoting the utilization of forest timber. This time, we would like to introduce the case of "Teganuma Park," where Abiko City utilized the Forest Environment Transfer Tax to develop wooden play equipment.

"SaiBoku," operated by Saitama Seed and Livestock Farm Co., Ltd., consists of hot springs, restaurants, and retail facilities. In September 2019, we supplied wooden play equipment, wooden signs, and wooden benches to the play area "SaiBoku no Mori." Since "SaiBoku" is a facility themed around food and health, I believe our wooden play equipment made from natural materials collaborated well with this concept. This time, it has been featured on the "Story" page of the loveKinohei website, which focuses on wooden outdoor facilities.

The feature for January is "Japanese Exterior Spaces." Wooden facilities harmonize with Japanese facilities, townscapes, and exterior spaces in parks. This month, we will introduce examples of our wooden facilities, including the currently popular wooden fences (board fences), delivered to various Japanese exterior spaces. Zaiens offers not only custom designs but also a selection of standard products in Japanese style, such as "wooden fences (board fences)," "signs," "car stops," "benches," and "pavilions," to make it easier for customers to choose. This week, we will introduce the Fūryū no Hajime-kan (Fukushima Prefecture).

The feature for January is "Japanese-style Exterior Spaces." Exterior spaces of Japanese facilities, townscapes, and parks harmonize with structures made of wood. This month, we will introduce examples of our wooden facilities, including the currently popular wooden fences (board fences), in various Japanese-style exterior spaces. Zaiens offers not only custom designs but also a selection of standard products in a Japanese style, such as "wooden fences (board fences)," "signs," "car stops," "benches," and "pavilions," to make it easier for customers to choose. What we are introducing this time is the sign series with a small roof. It is a sign that has a Japanese atmosphere at a lower price than a full-fledged roofed sign. It can also be used as a roof for wooden board fences (wooden fences).

The feature for January is "Japanese-style Outdoor Spaces." Wooden structures harmonize with outdoor spaces such as Japanese facilities, townscapes, and parks. This month, we will introduce examples of our wooden facilities, including the currently popular wooden fences (board fences), delivered to various Japanese-style outdoor spaces. Zaiens offers not only custom designs but also a selection of standard products in Japanese-style design, such as "wooden fences (board fences)," "signs," "car stops," "benches," and "pavilions," to make it easier for customers to choose. This week, we will introduce the Ouchi Site Mound Park (Yamaguchi Prefecture).

The feature for January is "Japanese-style Exterior Spaces." Wooden facilities harmonize with exterior spaces such as Japanese facilities, townscapes, and parks. This month, we will introduce examples of our wooden facilities, including the currently popular wooden fences (board fences), delivered to various Japanese-style exterior spaces. Zaiens offers not only custom designs but also a selection of standard products in Japanese style, such as "wooden fences (board fences)," "signs," "car stops," "benches," and "pavilions," to make it easier for customers to choose. This week, we are introducing the Kuraniwa at Sanjuhakken Warehouse (Fukushima Prefecture). We delivered wooden fences around the perimeter of this Japanese pocket space.