Thursday, April 16, 2026
We would like to introduce an article titled "'Promoting the town's potential': Mr. Minami re-elected unopposed in Hamatonbetsu mayoral election" (updated April 14th) which has been posted on the internet site [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital] operated by Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City).
!["Promoting the town's potential": Minami, re-elected unopposed in Hamatonbetsu mayoral election [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-16-6.59.09.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)
![Advance tickets for the 19th annual "HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 (HMJ)" are now on sale! [handmadeinjapanfes]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-16-6.22.35-375x301.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)