Year 2003, which has been stuffed with SARS, Iraqi war and general election, is coming to an end. In Kugahara this year will be remembered with such memories as moving of classrooms to the new building and the destruction of old building at Kugahara Elementary School, the advancement of Yukigaya High School into the Koshien Stadium as the East Tokyo Champion of High School Baseball, and the refurbishment of Chidoricho Station and the changes in shops around the station. Here are presented some photos to show the scenes of very end of year in Kugahara.

Shoppers draw raffles for year-end sales. (Photo taken on 21 December)	Chrismas decolation and illumination on Lilac Kugahara Shopping Street (Photo taken on 25 December)	The fir-leaf-like Chrismas decolation is converted into the pine-like New Year decolation by removing apples and balls. (Photo taken on 25 December)
The costruction work of exterior of Kugahara Elementary School is going on, and the main entrance has taken shape. (Photo taken on 27 December)	After having the first snow of this winter in Tokyo before dawn, Mt. Fuji can be seen with the covering snow blown up by strong wind. (Photo taken on 27 December)	A kiosk to sell New Year decolation started its business. (Photo taken on 28 December)