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Vaccine Vaccination Office, Health Division, Public Health Department, Health Bureau. As the Omicron strain continues to spread, complete the first (1st and 2nd) round of vaccinations to prevent infection and disease onset as well as to prevent serious illness.

Note: Please bring: Writing utensils, slippers, temperature check, mask, disinfectant, and other measures to prevent infection by the new coronavirus.

This event was planned in January last year, but was cancelled due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. This time, the event will be held for the first time over a year. 14 days.

This year's opening ceremony will be the first time in three years that the event will be held with a spectator, while keeping a close watch on the new coronavirus infection. We will have exhibition booths on site as well as a powerful air rescue drill, so please come and join us.

In addition, the Yamada Branch of the North Fire Brigade will gather to demonstrate water spraying and provide a ride in a fire truck. *To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, free tonjiru (pork miso soup) and other free food will be served this year as well.

The sickness allowance is paid to employees enrolled in Kobe City National Health Insurance who are absent from work due to medical treatment for the new type of coronavirus infection and whose wages are reduced.

In addition to the dawn when the eastern sky gradually whitens from the night and the dawn of a new year, the thought of the dawn from the Corona Disaster can be expressed in one character of "Dawn".

Until 7:00 am (scheduled sunrise time is 7:06 am). Visitors can view the sunrise from a height of 18 meters above the ground. To prevent corona infection, please wear a mask on the day of your visit.

*The period of the event may be changed or cancelled at short notice depending on the situation of the new type of coronavirus infection. In case of change or cancellation, a separate announcement will be made.

Provided by Press Release (December 26, 2022) Culture and Sports Bureau, Cultural Exchange Division The 50th Kobe Festival will be held in May 2023, after being postponed for three consecutive years due to the impact of the new strain of coronavirus infection.