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 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 […]
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 [Held on December 20th] Everyone's Square "Omusubi" Christmas Party ~A warm winter moment to connect hearts~ It's the season when snow falls, but Hokuryu Town has received some heartwarming news. [...]
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 […]
Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Spreading smiles across generations! Mölkky Tournament to be held at Omusubi, a community square. Have you heard of Mölkky, a sport that originated in Finland? Mölkky doesn't require strenuous exercise, so it's a fun sport to play. […]
On Saturday, October 25th, an intergenerational "Autumn Sports Day" was held at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. The lively voices of children and the smiles of local adults intersected. There were many events, both winning and losing, […]
On Wednesday, October 16, 2025, and Tuesday, October 7, the Hokuryu Town Himawari Longevity Association held a training trip. 62 members visited Kodaira Town and shared the joy of receiving the 2025 National Federation of Senior Citizens Clubs Activity Award. They enjoyed hot springs and delicious […]
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 A social gathering for the Hokuryu Town volunteer group "Smile Association" was held on Monday, October 6, at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen. 18 members gathered to reminisce about the past year through video, play games, and […]
Monday, October 6, 2025 Autumn is the season of harvest and sports. We are pleased to announce a wonderful event where the clear air of Hokuryu Town will be filled with the lively voices of children and the kind smiles of those who are older than us. We are holding a forum for intergenerational exchange called "Minna no Hiroba (Everyone's Plaza) 'Omu […]"
On Friday, September 19th, 2025, under the clear autumn sky, the Mölkky Exchange Event was held, sponsored by the Sorachi Branch of the Hokkaido Association for the Welfare of the Physically Disabled and the Kita-Sorachi District Council. Through Mölkky, which originated in Finland, people with and without disabilities could learn about each other.
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 Thursday, September 4th and Saturday, September 20th, 2025, a small stone will be transformed into an adorable cat in your hands. Experience this magical experience at the Stone Cat Art Class at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. [...]