On Christmas Eve, December 24th (Wednesday), a ceremony to present the "Agricultural Successor Wedding Gift" was held in the Hokuryu Town Mayor's office. Mayor Sasaki presented his congratulations to the couple Yoshioka, Takebayashi, and Mikami, who got married this year.
On Saturday, December 20th, the town of Hokuryu was filled with the smiles and cheers of "delicious!" of over 100 people as the cold wind blew through the town. The "Minna no Hiroba Omusubi" Christmas party featured handmade decorations, freshly fried […]
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 On Monday, December 15, a "Simple Winter Exercises" event was held at the Hokuryu Town Health Center. The instructor was Aki Shiraishi, a local revitalization volunteer. The event attracted 20 participants, enough to blow away the cold outside.
Friday, December 12, 2025 On Thursday, December 11, the "2025 Hokuryu Town Children's Assembly" opened in the snow-covered Hokuryu Town Assembly Hall. Eleven sixth-graders from Shinryu Elementary School gave a sharp discussion on the town's challenges, including ski resort utilization, brown bear countermeasures, and accommodations.
Friday, December 12, 2025. On a snowy December night, the inside of a local public transport "Himawari" train was heading from Takikawa Station to Hokuryu Town. With visibility obscured, the driver's back held the wheel, exuding a strong sense of responsibility as he protected the lives of six people, including high school students. […]
Wednesday, December 11, 2025 On Tuesday, December 9, the Hokuryu Town Association for the Welfare of the Physically Disabled held a "Gorokke Tournament" at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. After enjoying the heated competition with the members, we went to the restaurant Mukohi […]
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and Thursday, November 27, a new treasure was born in Hokuryu Town. It is an original picture book, "Your Picture Book," to be given to babies born in the town. It was written by picture book author Takuma Nagao. At the bookbinding ceremony, Sasa […]
On November 24th (national holiday), the Niiname-sai festival was solemnly held at Shinryu Shrine in Hokuryu Town. This ancient ritual, which is preserved by a town of 1,600 people, embodies true values of gratitude and coexistence that modern society tends to lose sight of.
On November 23rd (National Holiday), the 4th Fukagawa Charity "Hometown Song Festival" was held at the Fukagawa City Cultural Exchange Hall "Mi-rai" (starting at 1pm). Sponsored by the Fukagawa "Kizuna no Kai" (Bond Association), the mayor and local residents participated in the event.
On November 22nd (Saturday), 2025, the "Omusubi" Mölkky Tournament was held at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. Approximately 40 people, ranging from newborns to seniors, gathered to play the Finnish sport […]