Elementary and junior high schools in Hokuryu to open as compulsory education schools in 2017; "complex facility" to open in 2019 [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

[Runner-up goes to Masayasu Kikura's "Yumepirika" from Hokuryu Town] The "Rice-1 Grand Prix" decides the most delicious rice in Japan, and the winner is local farmer's "Yumepirika". Who do you want to share your joy with? "My wife who always supports me, and my sister who works with me" Rankoshi Town, Hokkaido [Hokkaido News UHB・Yahoo!News]