This is a report on the activities of the Mayor of Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, Yasuhiro Sasaki (assumed office on February 22, 2024).
Hokuryu-cho is a happy town full of smiles and energy, where people "share the joy of...
Hokuryu-cho is a happy town full of smiles and energy, where people "share the joy of...
Friday, September 5, 2025 After serving as president of a construction company and serving as a council member for 38 years over nine terms, why did Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki choose to become mayor?
Thursday, February 22, 2024 New Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki, 68, who was first elected in the mayoral election on Sunday, February 4,...
Friday, February 2, 2024 On Thursday, February 1, at 6:00 p.m., at the Hokuryu-cho Community Center Main Hall (2F), the two candidates for mayor of Hokuryu-cho will give a standing...
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, "Projection Mapping Night 2025" was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen. This fourth year of collaboration with Hokkaido Information University was marked by the students' new challenges and the warm cooperation of local residents.
Friday, October 31, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasuhiro Sasaki (@sanny_smail5155)
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Sapporo Autumn Fest 2025 brought color to the city of Sapporo in autumn. Here, Hokuryu Town delivered a heartwarming "Japanese spirit." Every scoop of freshly harvested rice was filled with gratitude from the producers and the food […]
On Thursday, October 14, 2025, Hiroyuki Maeda of Hokuryu Town was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. A heartwarming celebration was held on Friday, October 3rd, to celebrate his many years of achievements as a town council member and founder of Himawari Kanko. The achievements of one person […]
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: 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 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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and Wednesday, August 27, the Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association presented a sunflower watermelon to the hippopotamus at Asahiyama Zoo. The children from Wa Nursery School who participated were captivated by the sight of the hippopotamus biting into the watermelon whole with its big mouth.
On August 22 (Fri), a town development discussion meeting was held at the Mibaushi Community Center, with approximately 20 town residents participating. The meeting included explanations of the fiscal year 2025 policies and Regional Revitalization 2.0, as well as topics on agriculture, education, living environment, and more.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 On Thursday, August 21, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Wa Community Center, with approximately 20 townspeople in attendance. Mayor Sasaki reported that the town had received the full amount of the local revitalization grant, and discussed plans for the town's future.
On Wednesday, August 20th, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Hekisui Ikigai Center. Approximately 20 town residents participated, and the meeting was an opportunity to hear about policies for fiscal year 2025 and new developments for the Sunflower Festival. Opinions […]
Friday, August 22, 2025 On Monday, August 18, the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival and Fireworks Display was held in grand style. The event kicked off with a brave performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums, followed by a charming Bon Odori dance by children and a unique costume parade, thrilling the crowd.
Monday, August 18, 2025 Today was a meeting with the mayor of Hokuryu Town → live performance → first day of Rising → evening office meeting. It was intense! I'm exhausted. Good night! 💤😪 […]
August 15, 2025 (Friday) Yukio Takada, Chairman of the Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association, which revived the legendary Kurosengoku soybean, received the Hokkaido Industry Contribution Award (Hokkaido) for FY2025 and the Hokkaido Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises Associations 70th Anniversary Commemorative Award.
On August 8th (Friday), Hokuryu Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Hokkaido University of Science for urban development. The agreement will leverage the university's expertise in architecture, disaster prevention, medical care, and other fields, as well as the young students of the Faculty of Regional Creation, which is scheduled to be established in 2027.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Hokuryu Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kuriyama Town and the Hokkaido Nursing and Welfare School, run by the town, to address the shared challenge of a shortage of nursing care workers. The agreement, based on the theme of "growing together in the community and Kuriyama," […]
On August 6th (Wednesday), Rakuno Gakuen University and Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, signed a comprehensive partnership agreement. Building on their collaborative relationship in the sunflower oil revitalization project, the two parties will work together on a wide range of topics, including smart agriculture, specialty product development, and wildlife control.
Friday, July 25, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu) With skillful suppression, the unexpected -- Sasaki Town […]