First, we have information on prevention of diseases caused by mosquitoes. Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus, are diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes. It is important to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes and prepare for outbreaks. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government sets the month of June, just before mosquito season, as "Mosquito Prevention Reinforcement Month.” This effort aims to prevent the mosquito-borne infection from occurring and spreading, through taking measures to prevent mosquito-outbreak, early detection of virus-carrying mosquitoes and preventing infection from spreading among patients. Please work together to help reduce the number of mosquitoes in your area by getting rid of water puddles and other water sources that may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

デング熱やジカウイルス感染症など、蚊が媒介する感染症に対して、蚊の発生防止や、発生時に備えた取組が重要です。東京都は、蚊が本格的に発生する前の6月を「蚊の発生防止強化月間」とし、蚊の発生防止、媒介蚊の早期探知や患者発生時の感染拡大防止のための対策に取り組み、蚊媒介感染症の発生や蔓延の防止を図ってまいります。蚊の幼虫が発生しないよう、たまり水をなくすなど、皆さんも是非、ご協力ください。

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Kiyosumi Gardens in Koto-ku will celebrate the early summer season full of green leaves and colorful flowers of Iris and Hydrangea blooming elegantly on the waterside in the historic Japanese garden. The event is held until June 16th, with live concerts of traditional Japanese music performed on Koto instrument taking place on June 15th. The concert will be performed twice beginning at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Entrance to the concert will be admitted to the first 20 people on the day. If you wish to attend, please come to the “Ryotei,”  20 minutes before the start time. Performance is free, however, you will be charged an admission fee to enter the garden. You can also spend a relaxing time in the lounge with drink and cake sets, offered for a separate charge, along with the beautiful view of the garden. Kiyosumi Gardens is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4:30 p.m.  General admission is 150 yen. To get there, take the Oedo Line or Hanzomon Line to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station.  The park is a 3 minute walk from A3 Exit.

江東区にある清澄庭園では、ハナショウブやアジサイなどが、緑深まる初夏の庭園を彩る季節を迎えます。ぜひ、歴史ある日本庭園で、水辺に凛と咲くハナショウブやアジサイの花をお楽しみください。開催日時は、6月1日から16日で、6月15日は琴の演奏会が行われます。時間は、午前10時と午後1時の2回。演奏会鑑賞は、当日先着20名様までとなりますので、ご希望の方は開始20分前に涼亭前にお集まりください。なお、参加は無料ですが、別途、入園料が必要です。また、庭園の景色を眺めながら、お休み処で飲物とケーキのセットなども有料でお楽しみいただけます。清澄庭園の開演時間は午前9時から午後5時。最終入園は、午後4時30分です。入園料は一般 150円。アクセスは、都営大江戸線・東京メトロ半蔵門線「清澄白河駅」 A3出口より徒歩3分です。

For the full text of today’s announcements, check the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website. The address is http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/english/.

今日の放送内容については、英語版「東京都ホームページ」をご覧ください。アドレスは http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/english/ です。