This week’s edition begins with information on the distribution of free seedlings for greenery curtains.

To alleviate the effects of the strong summer sun, Minato City recommends the use of 'greenery curtains'. These are created by putting netting up against the walls of buildings, and growing climbing plants such as bitter melon, Japanese morning glory, and balloon vine etc. up them, so they cover the building like a curtain.

To help Minato City residents grow greenery curtains at home etc, the city will distribute free seedlings a total of six times from Saturday 18th May. A maximum of 2 bags is allowed per person. Please go direct to the distribution points.

For information on distributions dates and venues, please see the May edition of Minato Monthly or the Minato City website.

The subsection on charge is the Global Environment Subsection of the Environmental Section at Minato City Hall.

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Next, information on the Eco Life Fair MINATO 2019.

Minato City will hold the ‘39th Eco Life Fair MINATO 2019’ as an opportunity for city residents and businesses to spread and exchange environment-related messages and activities. The date will be Saturday 18th May, and the venue will be Minato Municipal Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park.

The fair will introduce the environmental efforts of participating organizations and there will be events such as environment related stage performances, the handing out of free bitter melon seedlings etc, sales of recycled bicycles, free simple inspections of bicycles, and an eco quiz rally.

It is an chance for everyone, from children to adults, to have fun learning about environmental issues. The city looks forward to welcoming lots of visitors.

The subsection in charge is the Global Environment Subsection of the Environmental Section at Minato City Hall.

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 (Audio) May 6th & 9th 2019 ON AIR ‘Distribution of Free Seedlings for Greenery Curtains / Eco Life Fair MINATO 2019’