In Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to prevent health damage from heatstroke, 9 public facilities and 13 private facilities within the city have been designated as cooling shelters, allowing people to evacuate to places where they can escape the heat when a Heatstroke Special Alert is issued.

We are pleased to announce that an agreement has been newly concluded with the Fureai Salon "Salon Hikari" (formerly Salad Kan Ushimado Branch) concerning cooling shelters.

Photo: "Exterior of Fureai Salon 'Salon Hikari' (formerly Salad Kan Ushimado Branch)" (4946-3 Ushimado, Ushimado-cho, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture)

Background and Objectives

In Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to prevent health damage from heatstroke, 9 public facilities and 13 private facilities within the city have been designated as cooling shelters, allowing people to evacuate to places where they can escape the heat when a Heatstroke Special Alert is issued.

In response to a call for cooperation from private facilities, Mr. Mitsumoto, representative of Fureai Salon "Salon Hikari," offered to help the community, leading to the conclusion of this agreement.

Salon Hikari is a Fureai Salon started by its representative, Mr. Mitsumoto, utilizing the former Salad Kan Ushimado Branch. This is the first cooling shelter agreement to be concluded with a Fureai Salon in Setouchi City.

By increasing the number of designated cooling shelter facilities in more accessible community locations, we aim to create a community where people can spend the hot summer with peace of mind.

Moving forward, we will continue to call for cooperation from private facilities for cooling shelters, along with promoting and raising awareness about heatstroke prevention, to ensure that residents can spend their summers safely in Setouchi City.

Agreement Overview

[Contracting Business Operator] Fureai Salon Hikari

Designated Facility: Former Salad Kan Ushimado Branch

[Date of Agreement] June 17, 2026 (Wed)

[Agreement Summary] When a Heatstroke Special Alert for Okayama Prefecture is issued,

the common areas of the designated facility will be open during the period of the alert.

[Main Agreement Contents] (1) Opening Hours: When the Salon Hikari banner is displayed

(2) Opening Location: Sofa space

(3) Maximum Capacity: 3 people

Details here

Setouchi City Official Website

We are recruiting private facilities to cooperate as cooling shelters!

We are continuously recruiting private facilities within the city that can cooperate by providing resting spaces, with their stores or offices serving as cooling shelters.

Details on cooling shelters here

Setouchi City Official Website, Okayama Prefecture

[Contact Information for this Matter]

Okayama Prefecture, Setouchi City, Health and Welfare Department, Health Longevity Division

Phone: 0869-24-8031

Email: kenkou@city.setouchi.lg.jp

About Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

Setouchi City is a city with a population of approximately 35,000, located in the southeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, adjacent to Okayama City. It is conveniently accessible, with the shortest travel time of 21 minutes from Okayama Station via the JR Ako Line. The calm Seto Inland Sea spreads out to the south, offering the charm of beautiful archipelago scenery and the Ushimado landscape, known as the "Aegean Sea of Japan." Agriculture, fisheries, and tourism thrive, taking advantage of the warm climate, and the city is actively engaged in solving regional issues and creating new value through public-private co-creation.

Setouchi City Official Website here

Setouchi City Official Website, Okayama Prefecture

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