The “74th Shonan Hiratsuka Weaving Princess” has been chosen to enliven Hiratsuka City’s summer tradition, the “74th Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival” (July 3–5). In addition to attending various events throughout the year, including the Tanabata Festival, they will share information on social media to promote the city and enhance its image.
The selected individuals are all residents of the city: Reina Yamanaka (26), self-employed; Kanoko Watanabe (24), freelancer; and Saara Kasuga (21), a university student.
Comments from the three
Hiratsuka City Hall
Hiratsuka City Hall serves as the administrative center of Hiratsuka, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The building was reconstructed after being heavily damaged during World War II, with the current structure reflecting modern civic design. It houses key municipal offices and overlooks the city’s central district, symbolizing the city’s post-war recovery and growth.
Hiratsuka City Hall
Hiratsuka City Hall is the administrative center of Hiratsuka, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The building serves as the hub for local government operations and public services. While the city itself has a history dating back to the Edo period as a post station on the Tokaido road, the current City Hall building was established in the modern era to support the city’s growth after it gained city status in 1932.
Hiratsuka City Hall
Hiratsuka City Hall is the administrative center of Hiratsuka, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The building was reconstructed after being destroyed during World War II air raids, and the current structure was completed in 1964. It serves as a hub for local government services and symbolizes the city’s post-war recovery and development.
Hiratsuka City Hall
Hiratsuka City Hall is the administrative center of Hiratsuka, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The current building was constructed in 2004, replacing an older structure, and it reflects modern architectural design. The city itself has a history as a post town on the Tokaido road during the Edo period, and the city hall serves as a hub for local governance and community services.
Hiratsuka City Hall
Hiratsuka City Hall is the administrative center of Hiratsuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The current building was completed in 1968, replacing an earlier structure that had served since the city’s formal establishment in 1932. It stands as a symbol of the city’s post-war reconstruction and ongoing municipal governance.
