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January 23, 2023

"12 Years of Hokuryu Town History" available on the Hokuryu Town Portal. Lecture given at the New Year's party of the Hekisui Chomeikai Senior Citizens' Club of the Hekisui Neighborhood Association.

Friday, January 20, 2023 The New Year's party for the Hekisui Chomeikai, a senior citizens' association of the Hekisui Neighborhood Association, was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen on Thursday, January 19, from 10:30 AM. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the party has been canceled for the past two or three years. […]

January 19, 2023

Freshly baked bread from RICH Kobo (NPO Bright Farming) on sale in January

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the delicious bread from RICH Kobo, a freshly baked bakery run by the NPO Akarui Nouhou (Representative Director: Yumiko Takebayashi), began selling its January 2023 bread. RICH Kobo's January bread sales date […]

January 11, 2023

"Children vs Adults Weakness Battle" by Hokuryu Kendama Club (Representative: Naoki Kishi) We want children to experience the joy, happiness, and fun of successful experiences.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 On Tuesday, January 10th, from 6:00 PM, the Hokuryu Kendama Club hosted the "Children vs Adults Weakness Battle" at the Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center Kendo Room (2nd floor). Ten children participated. […]

January 1, 2023

40th New Year's Day Marathon 2023 - Prayers for "good harvest, traffic safety, no accidents, and family safety"

January 1, 2023 (Sunday) Happy New Year! Reiwa 5 (2023) is the Year of the Rabbit (Mizunotou). Like the rabbit, we sincerely hope that the gates of winter will open, hope will sprout, and the warmth of spring will arrive. New Year's Day Marathon Prayers: Good harvest, traffic safety, and freedom of movement.

December 20, 2022

The winners of the 6th Umaissho Grand Prix 2022 (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) are Hokuryu Town in the rice category, Uryu Town in the soba category, and Uryu Town & Hokuryu Town in the sake category.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 The 6th Umaissho Grand Prix, sponsored by the Three Towns Agricultural Improvement Promotion Council (Uryu Town, Numata Town, and Hokuryu Town), was held at the Hokuryu Town Community Center (large hall) on Monday, December 19th from 4:00 PM. […]

December 19, 2022

Shimenawa making experience session - Smiles and laughter fill the air in a friendly atmosphere (Hokuryu Town Straw Craft Group "Nakura")

On a snowy Sunday, December 18th, a straw craft workshop called "Shimenawa" was held at COCOWA, a commercial revitalization facility in Hokuryu Town. The workshop was organized by the Hokuryu Town straw craft group "Nakura" (representative: Katsura Tanimoto).

December 13, 2022

I was so grateful for the special bento box from Restaurant Himawari (Hokuryu Town)!

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, we introduced the special bento lunches from Himawari Restaurant (Owner and Chef Mitsuo Sato) in Hokuryu Town. Himawari Restaurant's special bento lunches are made with plenty of Hokuryu Town's local specialties and are carefully and sincerely prepared. […]

December 12, 2022

Freshly baked bread from RICH Kobo (NPO Bright Farming) on sale in December

On Monday, December 12, 2022, delicious bread from RICH Kobo, a local freshly baked bakery run by the NPO Akarui Noho (Representative Director: Yumiko Takebayashi), was on sale at Minoritch Hokuryu. RICH Kobo's December […]

December 9, 2022

Congratulations to Mr. Ryoji Kikura for being named an honorary citizen of Hokuryu Town! The ceremony was held at the Hokuryu Town Assembly Hall.

Friday, December 9, 2022 From 9:15 AM on Friday, December 8, 2022, the "Ryoji Kikura Honorary Citizen Recommendation Ceremony" was held prior to the 4th Hokuryu Town Council Regular Meeting of 2022. Ryoji Kikura (83 years old) is the fifth person in Hokuryu Town to be named an Honorary Citizen, and the first in 31 years.

November 28, 2022

Straw craft group "Nakura" club activity: Shimenawa making experience event to be held on Sunday, December 18th!

On Monday, November 28, 2022, a straw craft workshop called "Shimenawa Making Experience" will be held at Hokuryu Town's commercial revitalization facility "Kokowa" on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The workshop will be hosted by Hokuryu Town's straw craft group "Nakura" (representative: Katsura Tanimoto).

November 18, 2022

The 51st Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics 2022 (Hokuryu Town Board of Education) - The laughter of lively seniors echoes throughout the city

Friday, November 18, 2022 The 51st Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics was held at the Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center from 9:30 AM on Thursday, November 17. The first snow of the season fell on the morning of the event.

November 8, 2022

New Soba Enjoyment Event: Soba Shokuraku Club Hokuryu (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) will be held on November 3rd (National Holiday), November 13th (Sunday), and November 23rd (National Holiday)!

On Monday, November 7, 2022, and on November 3 (national holiday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Soba Shokuraku Club Hokuryu will be holding a "New Soba Enjoyment Party" at the Hokuryu Town Soba Dojo (Himawari Youth Hall, Sakuraoka)! The Hokuryu Town Soba Dojo (Himawari Youth Hall, Sakuraoka) will be hosting a "New Soba Enjoyment Party" at the Hokuryu Town Soba Dojo (Himawari Youth Hall, Sakuraoka)!