Civic Force, a certified nonprofit organization that conducts disaster relief activities (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kaori Nemiki), signed a cooperation agreement on June 26 with Soka City in Saitama Prefecture and the Soka-Yashio Area Pachinko Industry Crime Prevention Association regarding mutual support for supplying relief物资 during disasters. The agreement signing ceremony was held the same day in Soka City, marking the launch of a new disaster response system integrating government, private-sector businesses, and support organizations. From second right in the front row: Shunsuke Saima, Chairman of the Soka-Yashio Area Pachinko Industry Crime Prevention Association; Yuriko Yamakawa, Mayor of Soka City; and Kaori Nemiki, Representative Director of Civic Force. Under the agreement, the Soka-Yashio Area Pachinko Industry Crime Prevention Association will utilize its member pachinko parlors and their spacious parking lots to serve as facilities for receiving evacuees outside official shelters and as distribution hubs for relief supplies. Civic Force will be responsible for procuring, storing, and transporting relief物资, enabling rapid response activities when disasters occur. At the signing ceremony, Soka City Mayor Yuriko Yamakawa said, "Disasters have become increasingly frequent in recent years, making it difficult for administrative bodies alone to respond effectively. This agreement marks a significant step forward. We aim to make maximum preparations to be ready for any potential disaster." Shunsuke Saima, Chairman of the Soka-Yashio Area Pachinko Industry Crime Prevention Association, added, "From our position of valuing community connections, we aim to contribute to local safety and peace of mind by utilizing stored物资 and collaborating with relevant agencies to deliver prompt support during disasters," emphasizing the importance of public-private collaboration in disaster preparedness. Kaori Nemiki, Representative Director of C