Friday, September 18, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025: A craft workshop and sales seminar in collaboration with Creema, Japan's largest handmade marketplace. Tsumami-zaiku and Saki-ami crafts […]
On September 11th (Tue), 2025, the Hokuryu Town Himawari University September Seminar took place at the community center from 10:00 AM. The Asahikawa-based Geisha Boys appeared. Dressed in glamorous geisha costumes, they performed nostalgic Showa-era hits and lighthearted tunes.
On September 10th (Wednesday), six fifth-graders from Shinryu Elementary School in Hokuryu Town experienced rice harvesting. The seedlings they planted in May turned golden brown, and the students learned how to use a sickle from Mr. Akimitsu Takada of Takada Co., Ltd., and then tried their hand at harvesting the rice. […]
On September 6th (Sat), the Autumn Fest was held at Eirakuen Garden in Hokuryu Town. The venue was filled with excitement with the majestic Hokuryu Taiko drumming, adorable kids' dance, and a surprise performance by Mayor Sasaki. A variety of food trucks were also on display.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 From Monday, September 1 to Saturday, September 6, the "Career Design Camp in Hokuryu 2025" was held in Hokuryu Town. Over the course of six days, university students tackled real-world challenges facing the town. On the final day of the camp, […]
Monday, September 8, 2025 This is a scene from the final report session of the Career Design Camp held in Hokuryu Town on Friday, September 5. Participating students were divided into two teams, "childcare" and "construction," and presented innovative proposals to solve the town's problems. The childcare […]
Friday, September 5, 2025: With sake rice producer Yasunori Watanabe as our guide, we explored Hokuryu Town just before the rice harvest. We saw the golden rice fields, the cheerful smiles of the mothers of the Honoka Agricultural Cooperative, and precious photos of the tornado that occurred the day before.
Friday, September 5, 2025 On Thursday, August 28, the sake rice "Suisei" was harvested in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido. According to producer Yasunori Watanabe, this year's harvest was record-breakingly early, but he expects a good yield. The following September […]
Friday, September 5, 2025: After serving as president of a construction company and serving 38 years as a council member over nine terms, why did Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki choose to become mayor? He answered questions from students participating in the Career Design Camp, and spoke about his resolve as a leader and his plans for the Hokuriku […]
On Thursday, September 4, 2025 and Saturday, August 30, the Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council hosted the "Ennichi" event at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. Approximately 90 people, from children to seniors, gathered to participate in activities such as scooping super balls, shooting galleries, and more.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, six students from across Japan gathered in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, for the "Career Design Camp" to design their future careers. The camp focused on the town's key industry, construction, and how to create a town that is attractive to families raising children.
On Thursday, August 28th and Saturday, August 30th, the "Let's Talk Together: Moms and Dads Cafe" was held at the Hokuryu Town Community Center. In a relaxed cafe-like atmosphere, parents in the town discussed education and childcare.