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Notice Regarding Summer Business Hours
Thank you for choosing SIMCITY. We are pleased to inform you that SIMCITY will remain open and operate as usual throughout the summer holiday season. 🕙 Business Hours 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM We are open year-round, except during the New Year holidays. Although our staff members work on a rotating shift schedule and some may be off, our team will continue to provide full support, so you can contact us with confidence. Whether you're looking for a new home or would like to consult us about buying, selling, renting, or managing real estate, we're here to help throughout the summer. We look forward to welcoming you to SIMCITY.
☆ Tomorrow is Electricity Memorial Day ☆
Tomorrow, March 25, is Electricity Memorial Day in Japan. The day commemorates the first public lighting of an electric arc lamp in Japan, and it was officially established by the Japan Electric Association in 1927. 🕯 What Happened? 🎉 March 25, 1878 A celebration was held at the Imperial College of Engineering in Toranomon, Tokyo (now part of the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering) to mark the opening of the Central Telegraph Office. During the event, Professor William Edward Ayrton, a British engineer and educator, demonstrated an arc lamp that he had brought with him. This became the first successful public demonstration of electric lighting in Japan. 🌟 This historic moment is often referred to as the dawn of electricity in Japan. 💡 What Is an Arc Lamp? An arc lamp is a type of electric light that produces illumination through an electric arc between two electrodes. Unlike today's LED or fluorescent lighting, arc lamps generated an extremely bright light along with a great deal of heat. Although primitive by modern standards, they were considered a revolutionary invention at the time. ⚡ Why Is It a Memorial Day? Nearly 50 years later, in 1927, as Japan's electric power industry…
🇺🇸 2025 New Year Greetings
Dear Valued Guests, With the arrival of the New Year 2025, we sincerely hope you are in good health and high spirits. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your kind support throughout the past year. Thanks to your continued trust, we have safely welcomed another year. In 2025, our entire team will continue striving to provide even better services and greater value. We sincerely wish that 2025 will bring you happiness, prosperity, and new opportunities. We humbly ask for your continued support and patronage this year as well. Sincerely, New Year’s Greetings from Our Team
☆ 2024 Year-End Greetings ☆
Dear Valued Clients and Partners, As the year draws to a close, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support throughout 2024. Thanks to your trust and cooperation, we were able to complete another successful year of business. This year brought many changes and challenges, but also valuable lessons and growth. We truly appreciate your warm guidance and encouragement, which made this possible. As we approach the New Year, we are once again reminded of how grateful we are for your continued partnership and support. Please note that our office will reopen on Monday, January 6th. In 2025, we will continue striving to provide even greater satisfaction to our clients and business partners. We wish you a healthy, peaceful, and prosperous New Year. Thank you once again for your kind support throughout 2024.
Starting Tomorrow, It’s December 🎬❄️
December 1 marks the Anniversary of the First Public Film Screening in Japan (1896). This day celebrates the historical moment when cinema culture first arrived in Japan and is recognized by the film industry as a day to honor the development of film — often celebrated through events and special campaigns. Movies are not only a form of art and culture but also a powerful medium for entertainment and social messages that inspire people around the world. By the way, the most touching film I’ve seen recently is “Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the Picture Book of Lulun.” 🎥💖 December 1 is also considered the meteorological beginning of winter. Unlike the astronomical winter solstice, this date divides the year evenly into four seasons. Many countries recognize this day as the time to prepare for the coming cold — checking heating, winter clothing, and home maintenance. As the chill of winter deepens, please take care and stay warm. Our company, SIMCITY, will be closed from December 28 to January 3. Thank you for your kind understanding and continued support.
🗓 Tomorrow is Anti-Aging Day!
This day was established by the Japan Society for Anti-Aging Medicine, as “11/14” sounds like “good age” in Japanese. Anti-aging means making lifestyle choices that slow down physical and mental aging — staying youthful, energetic, and healthy regardless of age. It’s not just about looking young, but also about maintaining internal health and overall vitality. 💡 The key to good anti-aging is improving your daily habits. Keep these points in mind to age gracefully and stay young at heart! 1️⃣ Balanced Nutrition Eat foods rich in antioxidants (Vitamin C, E, polyphenols) to protect cells and slow aging. Get enough protein (meat, fish, beans, eggs) to maintain muscle and skin elasticity. Include omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, chia seeds, flaxseed oil) for healthy skin and blood flow. 2️⃣ Regular Exercise Aerobic exercise (walking, jogging, cycling) boosts blood circulation and metabolism. Strength training maintains muscle mass and bone density. Yoga and stretching improve flexibility and posture. 3️⃣ Quality Sleep Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep; growth hormones help repair cells. Avoid screens before bed and create a calm, relaxing environment. 4️⃣ Stress Management Practice mindfulness, meditation, or hobbies to reduce stress. Regular relaxation helps slow aging caused by mental strain. 5️⃣ Skincare &…
Yesterday Was Respect for the Aged Day
Yesterday, the third Monday of September, was Respect for the Aged Day in Japan. It’s a day to honor and thank our elders who have contributed to society for so many years. How did you spend the day? In my family, we took our children to visit their grandmother to express our gratitude in person. It may sound obvious, but every child has parents, each of whom also has their own parents — and they, too, had parents before them. That means even one life is connected through fourteen people or more — a chain of precious existence. Lately, I feel that the value of such precious life tends to be taken lightly. How can we better communicate the importance and irreplaceable value of life to others? That may be one of the challenges of our time. Perhaps there’s much to reconsider — starting with how we teach and nurture the next generation.
9.11
Tomorrow reminds us of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, which targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in this tragedy, which sent shockwaves around the world. September 11 has become a day to honor the victims and reflect on counterterrorism efforts and international peace. Beyond the loss of innocent lives, it also had a profound impact on global security, anti-terrorism measures, and foreign policy. Every year on this day, we remember the victims and think about what we can do for peace — how we should face terrorism and violence, and how to prevent such tragedies from ever happening again. Remembering the past is essential to building a safer future. I hope this day inspires us all to think deeply about peace and security.
September 6
Tomorrow, September 6, marks the anniversary of the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake that struck in 2018. This powerful earthquake, centered in the eastern part of the Iburi region in Hokkaido, recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7, causing the deaths of 41 people and injuring more than 600. It also triggered Japan’s first-ever nationwide blackout across all of Hokkaido. Landslides and power outages occurred over a wide area, resulting in significant human and infrastructure damage. This disaster reminded everyone in Japan of the vital importance of disaster prevention and preparedness. Natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere — please make sure to stay prepared and review your emergency supplies regularly.
☆ The End of Summer ☆
Tomorrow, September 1, is known in Japan as Disaster Prevention Day. It was established to commemorate the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, and nationwide drills and events are held to raise awareness of disaster preparedness. Many of us may recall participating in these drills at school or work. It is also a day to check emergency kits and review stored supplies, reminding us to never forget past disasters and to strengthen our readiness to protect lives in the future. As natural disasters have become more frequent in recent years, it’s crucial to regularly renew our awareness of disaster prevention. This day offers an opportunity to reflect on our own safety, our families, and our preparedness measures. Revisiting disaster measures that are easy to overlook in daily life, and preparing to respond quickly when something happens, is an invaluable practice. No one knows when a disaster may occur, but through days like this, I hope that more people—including myself—will think seriously about preparedness and take action.
☆ Summer Holiday Misstep ☆
This year, we decided not to take a summer holiday, but since many real estate platforms were closed during that period, we were unable to respond as quickly as usual. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. Next year, we may take a short summer break to prevent similar issues. We appreciate your kind understanding and continued support. — SIMCITY Team