Kunitomi Town Requests Tree Management for Road Safety

Kunitomi Town, located in the central part of Miyazaki Prefecture with a population of approximately 17,000, is issuing a request to property owners for regular tree management. This includes felling and pruning trees that overhang roads and sidewalks, as they can obstruct traffic and cause accidents. Specific concerns include difficulties for pedestrians due to garden trees and potential contact with tall vehicles like route buses from forest trees. The town emphasizes the need for caution, especially after strong winds or heavy rains, which can lead to fallen trees or broken branches. The responsible department is the Kunitomi Town Office, Urban Development Division, Civil Engineering Section. Contact details are TEL: 0985-75-9406, e-mail: kensetu@town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp, and URL: https://www.town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp/. Kunitomi Town is also recognized for its valuable cultural assets such as the Honjo Kofun group (a nationally designated historic site), its warm climate, and rich agricultural produce including mangoes, sen-giri daikon (dried daikon radish), bell peppers, Fuyu persimmons, and rice, as well as local specialties like Miyazaki beef and charcoal-grilled chicken. Recent positive news for the town includes ROHM Co., Ltd.'s initiative to establish a new SiC power semiconductor production base and the appointment of Enka singer Soichi Futami, a native of Kunitomi, as the town's first Furusato Ambassador. Information on Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) return gifts is available on the town's website.