Even though it's close to Sapporo, isn't it easier? Sorachi struggles to secure local government employees. To diversify resources, applications can be changed to towns with lower competition rates. A trial introduction is also underway with no special measures required. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Thursday, February 19, 2026

We would like to introduce an article (dated February 18th) published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) entitled "Even though it's close to Sapporo, isn't it easy? Sorachi struggles to secure local government employees. To diversify human resources, applications can be changed to towns with lower application rates. Trial introduction also underway with no special measures required."

The article states, "Meanwhile, in Kita SorachiHokuryu TownDuring the same period, there were three years when there were no applicants for the advanced level and two years when there were no applicants for the beginner level. The town states, "In addition to independently recruiting working adults, local revitalization cooperation team members are responsible for tasks such as disseminating tourist information."

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