YEAR

2020

  • April 3, 2020

Swan flapping its wings

Friday, April 3, 2020: A swan's wings, spread wide in a muddy rice field, shone beautifully in the sunlight. It was a moment when I realized that even in a muddy environment, there is beauty that shines brightly in the sunlight.

  • April 2, 2020

Mayor Yutaka Sano's speech at the start of the Reiwa 2 fiscal year: "Creating a shining, spiritually rich town that puts the happiness of its residents first"

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, and Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at the start of the Reiwa fiscal year, the Hokuryu Town Assembly Hall held an awards ceremony for employees with 30 and 20 years of service, an appointment ceremony, and a speech from the mayor. Mayor Yutaka Sano's speech, "For us town employees, this is a very important time. [...]