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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 "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 time, we introduce a case where wooden sloped play equipment was delivered 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," "blending 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 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 toddlers 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 such as "warmth," "softness compared to steel," "harmonizing 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 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 with a series of athletic features.

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 utilizing domestic timber, 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 timber in the park by Toyoda Lake in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The equipment features a series of athletic structures that stimulate a spirit of challenge.

The feature for September is "Wooden Bridges." Wooden bridges vary in scale and design, ranging from those spanning historical townscapes and rivers to those found along walking paths in 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 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 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 will introduce the case of renovating two wooden bridges, "Kitasommon Bridge" and "Chidori Bridge," 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 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 stock utilization, and carries out everything from renovation design to manufacturing in a consistent system. This time, we will 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 will introduce a case of renovating a wooden bridge in Hiki River Shinsui Park, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. The wooden bridge plays a significant role in enhancing the spatial experience 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. Amid 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 provide 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 next to the observation deck and wooden benches in the space overlooking the sea. At the entrance, we have provided a wooden sign.

The feature for August is "Summer." As we welcome August, the heatwave continues. In the midst of this intense 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 "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 provided by water-friendly spaces.

The feature for August is "Summer." As we welcome August, the heatwave continues. Amidst this scorching 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 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 use designs and materials that match the concept, and we are capable of providing not only standard products but also custom-made items. This time, we are introducing a case where playground equipment and benches were supplied to the Otaka no Mori residential area in Nagareyama. We hope that it will be used as a relaxation space for residents amidst the beautiful harmony with nature.

The feature for July is "Community 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 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 align with 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 bench in the exterior works.

The feature for July is "Residents' Relaxation Space." Our company is engaged in the development of parks and improvements within residential areas to enhance the convenience for local residents and create spaces for relaxation. We supply a variety of products for such development projects. We can provide designs and materials that match the concept, and we are capable of offering custom products in addition to standard items. This time, we are introducing a case where we supplied wooden benches and other furniture in the Ushida Waseda district residential area. 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 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 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, due to the warmth of wood, they also excel in aesthetics. As part of the initiative to promote the use of wood, subsidies are being provided for panel fences in the wood utilization support project that started in May, focusing on the woodification of urban areas. This time, we will introduce cases 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 with wooden 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 for wooden panel fences are being provided in support of exterior woodification 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 for wooden fences are being provided in the exterior space wood utilization support project that began in May, focusing on the woodenization of urban areas. This time, we are introducing public housing. This is a record of the delivery of standard type wooden fences based on the "Guidelines for the Installation of Fences Using Domestic Timber" formulated by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The wooden fences surrounding the public housing have been renovated. The texture of the wood creates a warm and rich landscape in the urban space.

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 aesthetic appeal due to the warmth of wood. As part of the initiative to promote the use of wood, subsidies are being provided for wooden panel fences in the landscaping measures that began in May, focusing on the woodification of urban areas. This time, we are introducing a case where wooden fences were supplied to the Shimo-Kawahara parking lot in Tatsuno City. The texture of wood blends well with the historical landscape of Tatsuno City, which is known as the Little Kyoto of Harima.

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. This is an example of supplying wooden facilities by Zaiens to such "Wa" tourism bases. 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 Shimosha Akimiya area.

The feature for May is "Tourism Hubs." This month's feature is "Tourism Hubs." Japan has various traditional "Wa" tourism resources, including historic 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 wooden facilities supplied 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 board 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." There are various "Wa" (Japanese-style) tourism resources, such as traditional townscapes, gardens, and facilities in Japan. This year's Golden Week saw people enjoying tourism without restrictions for the first time in two years. This is a case where we supplied wooden facilities and more to such "Wa" tourism bases. What we are introducing this time is Tokiwa-tei M Garden. We supplied wooden signs, rest areas, gates, handrails, retaining walls, and privacy walls for the exterior development of the 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 our employees will strive to further enhance our services and meet your expectations, and we kindly ask for your continued patronage. ■ New Address 101-0035 7th Floor, ONEST Kanda Square, 17 Kanda Konyamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 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, 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 Gardens 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 an 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 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 education through nature. 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 environment and enhances the spirit 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 "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 wood education. This time, we introduce the Tanba Nature Sports Park. We have delivered a continuous combination play structure featuring 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 "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 education about wood. This time, we would like to introduce Usuzumi Athletic Park. We have supplied numerous wooden play equipment to this park, which is part of a 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 areas—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 intended to preserve outstanding natural landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history, while allowing people to enjoy them. Our company supplies park facilities across the country that blend with the landscape and allow people to enjoy nature.

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 repairs and complete renovations 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 will 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 one of the 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. Zaiensu conducts repairs and complete renovations 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 will introduce Kyoto Gyoen. We have renovated the information boards and bulletin boards that convey various information to park users into roofed signs with a Japanese-style design.

The feature for March is "National Parks." National Parks are one of the 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 we also carry out repairs and complete renovations in National Parks. This time, we would like to 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 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 management 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 to promote forest wood utilization in the exterior field. What we are introducing this time is a stationary product. Stationary products do not require foundation work, making it easier to plan budgets, shorten construction periods 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 Reiwa. It is distributed to each municipality at a certain rate, 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. At Zaiensu, we are proposing the use of the Forest Environment Transfer Tax in the exterior field as part of promoting forest wood utilization. What we are introducing this time is 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 rate, 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. At Zaiensu, we are proposing the use of the Forest Environment Transfer Tax in the field of exterior design as part of promoting the utilization of forest timber. This time, we would like to introduce the case of "Izumi Nature Park," which utilized the Forest Environment Transfer Tax to develop wooden facilities made from timber sourced from 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 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. At Zaiensu, we are proposing the use of the Forest Environment Transfer Tax to promote the utilization of forest timber in the exterior field. 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 loveKinohei's website, which focuses on wooden outdoor facilities.

The feature for January is "Japanese-style Exterior Spaces." Wooden structures harmonize with the exterior spaces of Japanese facilities, townscapes, and parks. This month, we will introduce examples of our wooden facilities, including the currently popular wooden fences (board fences), installed in various Japanese-style exterior 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 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 wooden structures. 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 with a Japanese design, such as "wooden fences (board fences)," "signs," "bollards," "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 provides a sign with 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 Exterior Spaces." Wooden structures harmonize with the exterior spaces of Japanese facilities, townscapes, and parks. 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 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 Clan Ruins Mound Park (Yamaguchi Prefecture).

The feature for January is "Japanese Exterior Spaces." Wooden structures 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 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 "gazebos," to make it easier for customers to choose. This week, we are introducing the Kuraniwa at Sanjuhachiken (Fukushima Prefecture). We delivered a wooden fence around the perimeter of this Japanese pocket space.