The Social Welfare Council is also known as the Shakyo. On a municipal level, it’s status is highly public as it is a social welfare corporation specified in the Social Welfare Act.
The Social Welfare Council of Mitoyo-shi engages in welfare activities in cooperation with the government, volunteers and welfare personnel in pursuit of a welfare-oriented city that enables everyone to feel secure about living.
The Social Welfare Council of Mitoyo-shi bases its regional welfare activities on the basic concept of developing a town that is rich in lifestyles, hearts and futures.