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Hokuryu Town Council

  • March 19, 2026

The word "child-rearing" will change Hokuryu Town: Hokuryu Town declares itself a "town for raising children" - a town where people can say they love Hokuryu Town.

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Hokuryu Town became the first town in Japan to adopt a "Declaration of a Town that Supports Child-Rearing." That evening, before the townspeople gathered at the Hokuryu Town Community Center, the Superintendent of Education, the Chairman of the Town Council, and the Mayor each spoke of their pledges for the future in their own words. […]

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  • December 17, 2025

Elementary school students' ideas for town development: Sixth graders become one-day council members at "Children's Parliament" in Hokuryu [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article titled "Putting Elementary School Students' Ideas into Town Development: Hokuryu's 'Children's Parliament': Sixth Graders Serve as Council Members for a Day" (dated December 17).

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  • December 12, 2025

[Hokuryu Town Children's Assembly] 11 elementary school students who are creating the future. A soulful dialogue between adults and children.

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.

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  • June 20, 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Moriaki Tanaka on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays!

On Friday, June 20, 2025, a celebration was held for former Hokuryu Town Council Chairman Moriaki Tanaka (88 years old) to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. He was recognized for his many years of contributions to local government, youth group activities, and efforts to promote the community. He received congratulatory gifts from the representatives of the organizers and the mayor.

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  • January 1, 2025

Happy New Year 2020 Hokuryu Town Council Chairman Shoichi Nakamura

January 1, 2025 (National Holiday) New Year's Greetings Message from Nakamura Shoichi, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Council I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all townspeople for welcoming the New Year of Reiwa 7 in good health and well-being, along with their families. Last year, from New Year's Day onwards, […]

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  • January 19, 2024

With three out of eight seats vacant, the assembly is on the brink of collapse. What will happen in the by-election? A microcosm of local assemblies. What is the future of town politics? [HTB Hokkaido News]

On Friday, January 19, 2024, an article titled "Hokkaido News," an internet site operated by Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (HTB, Sapporo), titled "With three out of eight seats vacant, the local assembly is on the brink of collapse. What will happen in the by-election? A microcosm of local assemblies..." was published.

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