Council report: safety of Hiratsuka Sea Terrace at night questioned by councilor and YouTuber Shin

Hiratsuka Sea Terrace, which opened in October last year, has an entrance tower whose rooftop is designated as a tsunami evacuation facility and is equipped with an elevator so wheelchair users can reach it. Councilor and YouTuber Hiratsuka Shin pointed out at the June council meeting that the elevator only operates until 9:00 p.m., raising concerns about rooftop access and safety at night. The issue highlights a tension between disaster-preparedness functions and current operating hours that could leave some people unable to reach the evacuation area after 9:00 p.m.