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February 25, 2026

[Wa Neighborhood Association, Noriaki Nakajima, Neighborhood Association Chairman] Sustainable warmth for the future. Wa Neighborhood Association takes on the challenge of reviewing the rules of "kindness" and "the spirit of harmony"

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Hokuryu Town Wa Neighborhood Association held a board meeting. While the agenda included practical issues such as reviewing regulations and subsidies, the underlying theme was a deep concern for the townspeople and a desire for everyone to be able to continue living comfortably and with a smile.

February 25, 2026

[Wato Neighborhood Association, Kiyotaka Hasegawa, Chairman] Warm bonds and the "spirit of harmony" that cultivate the future: New hope for Hokuryu Town woven together by smart agriculture and consideration for the next generation

Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The words of Kiyotaka Hasegawa, the neighborhood association president of Wamotocho, Hokuryu Town, are imbued with a deep love for the next generation and a warm hearted concern for the community. He is at the forefront of smart agriculture, overturning its down-to-earth image, creating a place where young people can gather, and […]

February 20, 2026

Celebrating the birth of life: A presentation ceremony for the one-of-a-kind original picture book "Your Picture Book" and the spirit of harmony woven by Hokuryu Town

On Thursday, February 19th, 2026, a town-wide "Your Picture Book" presentation ceremony was held to celebrate the birth of a new life in Hokuryu Town. The book included the baby's name and a handwritten message from the mayor.

February 20, 2026

The Hokuryu Town Urban Development Forum 2026 Winter presents a future map of "smart shrinkage" and "heart-to-heart bonds"

Thursday, February 20, 2026 On Sunday, February 15, the Hokuryu Town Urban Development Forum 2026 Winter was held, filled with excitement. Rather than lamenting the declining population, participants expressed a new hope for "smart shrinking." [...]

February 19, 2026

Board Game Tournament [Minna no Hiroba Omusubi] A "Circle of Smiles" and Heartfelt Exchange Across Generations

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 On Saturday, February 14, "Minna no Hiroba Omusubi" was held at Hokuryu Town Community Center. "People of all ages, from children to seniors, interacted through analog games, mainly board games. It was more than just winning or losing; it was about […]

February 18, 2026

The 25th Genki Village Dream Rural School General Meeting and Social Gathering 2026: Enthusiasm and smiles weave "100-year bonds" and "the spirit of rural areas"

The 25th Genki Mura Dream Rural Academy General Meeting and Social Gathering 2026 took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event kicked off with a warm toast from Mayor Tanaka of Fukagawa City, and was filled with smiles and enthusiasm. At the finale, Nobuyuki Hashimoto, the father of green tourism, gave a speech […]

February 18, 2026

The 25th Genki Village Dream Rural Academy General Meeting and Lecture 2026: "Living by relying on people close to you" - Ms. Natsumi Noya, Umaji Kobo

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the 25th Genki Mura Dream Rural Academy, Natsumi Notani of Fukagawa City's Umaji Kobo spoke. Under the theme of "If you need help, ask for help from people close to you," she spoke about her journey toward "self-production and self-consumption" with her beloved horse, Hoope.

February 18, 2026

The 25th Genki Village Dream Rural Academy General Meeting 2026: Sowing the seeds of inspiration for the future: "New challenges" and the unchanging "spirit of harmony"

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 “Encounters are the seeds of life.” With this motto as its compass, Genki Mura Yume no Nousou Juku has welcomed over 18,000 young people to the land of Kita-Sorachi in the last 24 years. On Friday, February 13, in the snowy land of Fukagawa, the Genki Mura Yume no Nousou Juku was held.

February 9, 2026

[Hokuryu Town x Kitayama Village] A miraculous collaboration! A rice salad with Jabara fruit juice and sunflower rice to ward off evil spirits

February 9, 2026 (Mon) A miraculous collaboration was born from a "co-creation agreement" between Hokuryu Town and Kitayama Village in Wakayama Prefecture! The local specialty "Jabara" came together with Hokuryu Town's "Sunflower Rice" and "Kurosengoku Soybeans" to create a refreshingly tart and colorful "Rice Salad." [...]

February 3, 2026

The start of "co-creation" utilizing local resources! Hokuryu Town x Jabarize Kitayama Co-creation Agreement Signing Ceremony

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, with a population of 1,600, and Jabaraiz Kitayama Co., Ltd., a company based in Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture, with a population of 400, signed a new "co-creation agreement" through hometown tax donations. This agreement goes beyond simple business outsourcing […]