To convey prefectural policies to children in an easy-to-understand manner, we are launching a new publication for elementary school students, "Kodomo-ban Sai no Kuni Dayori." This paper will be distributed to all elementary school students in the prefecture through their schools and will also be available on the prefectural website. The special feature will introduce prefectural issues that concern children's futures and the prefecture's initiatives to address them, aiming to deepen their thoughts about their own lives and futures. The inaugural issue, Summer 2026, will feature "Circular Economy." 1. Overview Publication Date: July 1, 2024 (Wednesday) Distribution Method: Distributed to all elementary school students attending schools in the prefecture through their schools. Special Feature: "Save the Earth with Circular Power! What is Circular Economy?" Other: PDF data is available on the prefectural website. https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0314/sainokuni/sainokuni-kensei-child.html 2. Recruitment 2024 "Children's Talk Room" We will hold a "Children's Talk Room*" where elementary school students can exchange opinions on the content of "Kodomo-ban Sai no Kuni Dayori" and future themes to be covered, which will be used in the production of the next issue. We are now recruiting members for the first "Children's Talk Room." *This event will be held in "Virtual Saitama," a virtual space (metaverse) on the internet. Members will participate from their homes using devices such as personal computers and smartphones. Date: August 21, 2024 (Friday) Application Deadline: July 20, 2024 (Monday, holiday) For details, please check the prefectural website. https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0314/sainokuni/sainokuni-kensei-child-r8-1.html Paper Survey & Quiz - Present "Let Us Hear Your Voice!" We are seeking opinions on the publication. Prizes will be awarded by lottery to those who correctly answer the quiz related to the articles. We are also accepting illustrations titled "Me and