Thursday, April 16, 2026
An article titled "Hamatonbetsu Town Mayoral Election: Incumbent Naotoshi Minami Re-elected for a Second Term Unopposed" (dated April 14th) has been published on NHK News, an internet site operated by NHK, and we would like to share it with you.
The article states that "Mr. Minami is 67 years old and from Hokuryu Town in Sorachi."
![Hamatonbetsu Town Mayoral Election: Incumbent Naotoshi Minami wins unopposed for a second term [NHK News]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-15-19.22.26.jpg)
![First-graders at an elementary school in Hokuryu Town enjoy their first school lunch, learning while savoring the meal. [NHK News]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-16-6.43.38-375x326.jpg)
!["Video editing," "vintage clothing store": The number of 'proposal-oriented team members' who connect local challenges with their strengths is increasing [Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team] Revitalizing the region with ideas that even town hall staff didn't notice - Hokuryu Town and Naganuma Town, Hokkaido (Aired April 16) [TBS NEWS DIG]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-19-13.12.04-375x329.jpg)