Neighborhood Shopping Street Vol.13: Enhancing the Association's Appeal Through Connections — Hiroshi Tokumasu of Tokiwa Kyōeikai
ぶらり ご近所商店街 Vol.13 「つながり」で高める、会の魅力 常盤共栄会 徳増 浩さん
Tokiwa Kyōeikai is a merchants’ association stretching from the Shonan Monorail Shonan-Fukasawa Station area to the Tokiwa Yakumo Shrine near Kamakura Station West Exit. Hiroshi Tokumasu took the presidency in May 2026 and is working to strengthen the group’s appeal amid a declining membership. He emphasizes building connections among members and with the local community to revitalize the shopping district and ensure the association’s future.