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November 25, 2025

Hokuryu "Himawari Chorus" will perform songs including the suite "Miyuki Uta" that express hopes for recovery at a "Memorial Concert" at the town community center on December 6th. [Hokusora Shimbun]

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet site run by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), posted an article titled "Hokuryu's "Sunflower Chorus" will perform songs filled with hopes for recovery, including the "Miyuki Song" suite, at the town community center on December 6th, titled "Me [...]"

November 25, 2025

[Former Sapporo Line] A trip around the former Hekisui Station area in Hokuryu Town [Hekisui Station Open Day (Open to the public)] [Ichikei News]

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, a video of the Hekisui Station Open Day (open to the public) was posted on the YouTube channel [Ichikei Tsushin].

November 25, 2025

Kirari Co., Ltd. (Mibaushi, Hokuryu Town) registered its corporate number on November 20, 2025. [FOUNDED-TODAY]

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the internet site FOUNDED-TODAY published an article announcing that Kirari Co., Ltd. was assigned a corporate number on November 20, 2025. We would like to share this information with you.

November 20, 2025

[Hokuryu Town Exhibit: November 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun)] JOIN Migration, Exchange & Regional Revitalization Fair 2025 @ Tokyo Big Sight

Hokuryu Town will be exhibiting at the JOIN Immigration, Exchange & Regional Revitalization Fair 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight on Thursday, November 20, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there. The event will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 11:00 AM.

November 17, 2025

"Photo Festival in Muroran 2025" Grand Prize Winner: Hokuryu's Arai [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Monday, November 17, 2017, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Hokuryu's Arai-san Wins Grand Prize at 'Totari Fest in Muroran 2025'" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.

November 11, 2025

Hokuryu becomes a town of handmade crafts with first-ever event bringing together artists and showcasing local materials [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) published an article titled "Turning Hokuryu into a Handmade Town: First Event to Gather Artists, Introducing Local Materials" (October 10, 2025).

November 11, 2025

Why is it called "the myth"? The secret of Hokkaido's black beans, "Kurosengoku Soybeans." A thorough explanation of their nutrition and deliciousness! [JIDL: A heart-warming, body-pleasing product]

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, an article about Kurosengoku soybeans was published on the website “JIDL: A Heart-Exciting, Healthy Lifestyle,” run by the Japan Institute of Medical and Dietary Medicine (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). We would like to introduce it to you.

October 31, 2025

Hokkaido University of Information Science students will be projecting powerful images onto the walls of Hokuryu Onsen for a few days. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Friday, October 31, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Hokkaido University of Information Science Students Project Powerful Images onto Walls at Hokuryu Onsen for a Day or Two" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital. The article was published on October 30.

October 23, 2025

[Yuto Sakai, a local revitalization volunteer from Hokuryu Town] 7,000 pumpkins will be decorated at Chishibetsu Station on the 25th as part of the "Halloween Station" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "7,000 Pumpkins Decorate Chishibetsu Station on the 25th as 'Halloween Station'" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital, published on October 22.

October 23, 2025

Creators from a variety of genres gather in Hokuryu for the first time at the "Sunflower Town Craft Marche" [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet site operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article titled "Creators from a variety of genres come to Hokuryu for the first time at the Sunflower Town Craft Marche [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]."

October 23, 2025

Announcement [Held on October 26th] The scent of autumn and the exceptional texture! Experience the soul of Hokuryu Town at the "New Soba Appreciation Party 2025"

Thursday, October 23, 2025. Under the clear autumn skies, a long-awaited event will be held where you can enjoy the "autumn bounty" that Hokuryu Town is proud of to your heart's content! On Sunday, October 26th, at the Soba-uchi Exchange Hall (formerly the Iwamura Community Center […]

October 21, 2025

More than 90% of Hokkaido municipalities surveyed have concerns about emergency hunting of brown bears with guns, saying they will consider implementing it. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), published an article titled "More than 90% of municipalities in Hokkaido are 'concerned' about emergency shooting of brown bears. 40% of municipalities in Hokkaido surveyed are 'considering' the practice."