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  • January 26, 2026

[Kurosengoku Soybeans] Oshikiri Foods' Tokachi Natto: Made with carefully selected ingredients, delivering the sweetness and firm texture of soybeans. <Northern Food Story> [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Monday, January 26, 2026, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Kurosengoku Soybeans: Oshikiri Foods' Tokachi Natto: Made with carefully selected ingredients, delivering the sweetness of soybeans and a firm texture. Northern Foods ☆ [...]" on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo).

  • January 21, 2026

To secure workers, Hokuryu launches "Specific Regional Development Business Cooperative Association," the first of its kind in the Sorachi region. [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), posted an article titled, "To secure workers, we will dispatch employees to various industries. A 'Specific Regional Development Business Cooperative' will be launched in Hokuryu, the first in the Sorachi region. [...]

  • January 16, 2026

[Hokuryu Town residents inspecting the site] [It's happening again this year!] The eSports World Championship kicks off in Sapporo! 40 teams from around the world will compete, with a total prize pool of approximately 310 million yen! The heated battle will continue until the 18th at the Premist Dome (Hokkaido)

Friday, January 16, 2026 (The following is an excerpt from the YouTube description): The ALGS Championship, a global esports tournament, kicked off on January 15th at the Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo. This marks the second consecutive year since 2025.

  • January 13, 2026

[Hokuryu Town native] Hamatonbetsu Town mayoral election incumbent Minami announces candidacy, saying he will "continue the achievements of his first term" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Incumbent Mayor Minami Announces Candidacy for Hamatonbetsu Town Mayoral Election: 'Continuing the Achievements of His First Term'" on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website (dated January 10). [...]

  • December 22, 2025

[Appearance by Yuto Sakai, a Hokuryu Town Regional Revitalization Supporter] Two JR Rumoi Line stations hold their final Christmas celebrations: Mochi pounding at Ishikari-Numata Station and a cake from the old station building unveiled at Kita-Chichibubetsu Station [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Two JR Rumoi Line Stations to Celebrate Christmas for the Last Time: Mochi Pounding at Ishikari-Numata Station, and a Cake from the Old Station Building Unveiled at Kita-Chichibube Station" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.