Activity report from Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town

This is a report on the activities of Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido (taking office on February 22, 2024).

Hokuryu Town Administrative Execution Policy

Aiming to "create a small but shining town," we aim to "protect people's lives," "connect to the future," "promote together with the community," and "support industry and people."My 16 policy promisesWe will strive to achieve this.
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Hokuryu Town Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki's scheduled activities

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Activity Report Epoch

May 3, 2026

[We offer our deepest condolences] 300 people attend the funeral service in Hokuryu Town to commemorate the achievements of Mr. Okura, former chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative / Ryoji Okura passes away at 86, former chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Updated May 3, 2026 (Sunday), published April 30 (Thursday) Hokkaido Shimbun Digital (May 2) The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), published an article titled "The Achievements of Mr. Okura, Former Chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative […]"

April 7, 2026

[April 7th - Greetings from Mayor Sasaki and Deputy Mayor Okuda] Governor's Schedule [Hokkaido Prefectural Government]

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April 1, 2026

Passing on the spirit of Hokuryu Town — The words of our ancestors, about pioneering, food, sports, and the Japanese spirit, for future generations.

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, eight people gathered at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen on Friday, March 27 for the "Meeting to Pass on the Spirit of Hokuryu Town." Attendees included an honorary citizen, the town mayor, the superintendent of education, a former mayor, a descendant of pioneers, and a pioneer in dementia support. […]

March 26, 2026

Hokuryu Town Mayor, Yasuhiro Sasaki: Profile, Activity Plans, and Town Overview

Born on April 2, 2026 (Thursday) in Hokuryu Town, and serving as a town councilor for 38 years, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki became mayor. He possesses both the practical experience of a construction business owner and the policy-making skills of a council member. His vision is to "change Japan starting from a small town," a backward-thinking approach...

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. […]

March 16, 2026

Mizuho Co., Ltd.'s Dense Seedling Journey 2026, First Shipment | Nanatsuboshi Cultivation Record: The First Brushstroke Towards Abundance Painted on a Snowfield

On March 16, 2026 (Monday), the record-keeping of a year-long rice cultivation project using the "Dense Seedling Nanatsuboshi" variety began on March 14 (Saturday) at Mizuho Co., Ltd., an agricultural corporation in Hokuryu Town (President and CEO: Masami Komatsu). The project covers over 100 hectares of fields. […]

March 5, 2026

A new pulse in Himawari no Sato. Creating the 100-year future together with the townspeople: "Wakuwaku Future Creation Center (tentative name)" Resident briefing session @ Bibagyu Training Center

Thursday, March 5, 2026: Bringing a new pulse to Sunflower Village. A public information session for the "Wakuwaku Future Creation Center (tentative name)" where we will create the 100-year future together with the townspeople. Sunflower Village is the pride of Hokuryu Town in Hokkaido. At its heart, a new […]

March 5, 2026

The Spirit of Harmony: Building the Future Together: Monthly Activity Report Meeting for Community Supporters and Community Revitalization Cooperators, January 2026

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, and Wednesday, February 25, the monthly report meeting was held for the village supporters and community revitalization volunteers who are responsible for the future of Hokuryu Town. They discussed topics such as using AI to communicate with the world, smiling at winter events, and welcoming new farmers.

March 2, 2026

Congratulations! Ceremony and celebration for Yutaka Sano, an honorary citizen of Hokuryu Town | A bond of gratitude woven through half a century of dedication and the "spirit of harmony"

Friday, February 27, 2026 On Sunday, February 22, a grand ceremony and celebration was held to honor former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano as an honorary citizen. Mr. Sano served the town for over half a century, starting at the age of 18. He was honored with a vision to put each and every citizen at the center of the celebration.

February 25, 2026

[Wato Neighborhood Association, Kiyotaka Hasegawa, Chairman] Warm bonds and the "spirit of harmony" that cultivate the future: New hope for Hokuryu Town woven together by smart agriculture and consideration for the next generation

Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The words of Kiyotaka Hasegawa, the neighborhood association president of Wamotocho, Hokuryu Town, are imbued with a deep love for the next generation and a warm hearted concern for the community. He is at the forefront of smart agriculture, overturning its down-to-earth image, creating a place where young people can gather, and […]