1. Kumamoto Prefectural Government July 7, 2006 Case studies on Kumamoto Universal Design Low Floored Streetcar In Kumamoto City

2. Kumamoto Prefectural Government2 Yoshiko Shiotani, Governer of Kumamoto Prefectural Government Yoshiko SHIOTANI Governor of Kumamoto 1962 Social welfare manager, Saga prefecture 1964 Social welfare manager, Oita prefecture 1972 Staff member of the Infant Care Center, Jiai-En Social Service Center 1984 Director of the Infant Care Center, Jiai-En Social Service Center (until 15 March, 1999) 1999 Vice-Governor, Kumamoto Prefecture (16 March, 1999 to 15 March, 2000) 2000 Governor, Kumamoto Prefecture (The first term; 16 April, 2000 to 15 April, 2004) 2004 Governor, Kumamoto Prefecture (The second term; since 16 April, 2004) With Having a long experience in the fields of welfare, the Governor focused the Universal Design in the base of all of the Prefectural policies. In 2001, the Prefecture organized an International Universal Design Symposium and established the “Kumamoto Universal Design Promotion Guidelines” which aims to create a society suitable for everyone in 2002. The Governor is making great efforts for the understanding and the promotion of the Universal Design.

3. Kumamoto Prefectural Government3 The Kumamoto Universal Design Promotion Guideline

4. Kumamoto Prefectural Government4 Prefectural Housing Complex at Kengun, Kumamoto City

5. Kumamoto Prefectural Government5 Prefectural Housing Complex at Kengun, Kumamoto City There is a wood deck porch where people can gather, share hospitality and have heart-to-heart communication with each other.

6. Kumamoto Prefectural Government6 Creating a Community Hub Day Care Service for everyone

7. Kumamoto Prefectural Government7 Creating Community Bonds Shopping partner volunteer

8. Kumamoto Prefectural Government8 Creating Community Power Childcare supporting activities

9. Kumamoto Prefectural Government9 Universal Design Sightseeing Monitoring Tour Riding a boat in the Kumagawa River

10. Kumamoto Prefectural Government10 Universal Design Sightseeing Monitoring Tour Riding a boat in the Kumagawa River

11. Kumamoto Prefectural Government11 Universal Design Sightseeing Monitoring Tour Kumamoto Castle

12. Kumamoto Prefectural Government12 Komezuka, Mt. Aso

13. Kumamoto Prefectural Government13 Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children

14. Kumamoto Prefectural Government14 Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children

15. Kumamoto Prefectural Government15 Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children