[Donation also made to Hokuryu Town] "Even with soaring rice prices, local flavors can be enjoyed: JA Kita-Sorachi Federation donates 2.5 tons of Nanatsuboshi rice to school lunches in 5 cities and towns including Fukagawa" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Monday, April 6, 2026

We would like to introduce an article (dated April 4th) on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), titled "Donation to Hokuryu Town: JA Kita-Sorachi Federation Donates 2.5 Tons of Nanatsuboshi Rice to School Lunches in Five Cities and Towns Including Fukagawa, Bringing Local Flavors Even Amid Soaring Rice Prices."

The article states that "the cooperative will use the funds to provide one month's worth of school lunches for approximately 1,400 children and students in the one city and four towns of Fukagawa, Moseushi, Chichibetsu, Numata, and Hokuryu."

【北竜町にも寄贈】「米価高騰でも地元の味を JA北空知連合会がななつぼし2.5トンを深川など5市町の学校給食に寄贈」【北海道新聞デジタル】
[Donation also made to Hokuryu Town] "Even with soaring rice prices, local flavors can be enjoyed: JA Kita-Sorachi Federation donates 2.5 tons of Nanatsuboshi rice to school lunches in 5 cities and towns including Fukagawa" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]