April 1 (Fri.): Commencement of the Uryu-Oiwake bus service, long-service awards and a ceremony to issue a letter of appointment, and a ceremony to hand over the certificate of appointment of the town's representative audit committee member.

Yutaka Sano, Mayor of Hokuryu Town Activity report, April 4 (Mon.): Greetings from elementary and junior high school teachers and staff transfer, meeting with the head of Himawari Tourism Association, meeting with Hisao Shinoda, former mayor of Numata Town (large donation), and with the chairman of Kuro Sengoku Soy Business Association