MONTH

February 2024

Topics surrounding the town
  • February 7, 2024

Subsidy rate for earthquake-resistant construction in Hokkaido: 20% not using new national system and usage low [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper (Sapporo) published an article titled "20% of Hokkaido residents are not using the new national system for earthquake-resistant construction subsidies, and usage is low" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital, which is run by the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper (Sapporo).

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Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen
  • February 7, 2024

This year too, Hokuryu will be filled with a magical night. "Hokuryu Town Ice Candle 2024" will be held on the 10th and 11th. Candles will also be lit in front of elementary and junior high schools on the 8th. [Kita Sorachi Shimbun WEB NEWS]

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun WEB NEWS, an internet site run by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), posted an article titled, "Make Hokuryu's nights magical again this year. Hokuryu Town Ice Candle Festival 2024 will be held on the 10th and 11th. On the 8th..."

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Activity report from Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town
  • February 7, 2024

Sasaki wins first mayoral election in Hokuryu town, defeats newcomer rival, says "I will develop the town from the same perspective as the townspeople" [Kita Sorachi Shimbun WEB NEWS]

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun WEB NEWS, an internet site operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun (Fukagawa City), published an article titled, “Hokuryu Town Mayoral Election: Mr. Sasaki Wins First Election, Wins Against Newcomers, Says He Will “Work on Town Development from the Same Perspective as the Townspeople” […]

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Aoisui Police Station The baton is passed from bear to red demon: Snow sculpture at Hekisui Police Station decorated for Setsubun
  • February 7, 2024

The baton is passed from the bear to the red demon: Snow sculptures at Hekisui Police Station are decorated for Setsubun [Kita Sorachi Shimbun WEB NEWS]

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun WEB NEWS, an internet site operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), posted an article titled "Passing the baton from bear to red demon: Snow sculpture at Hekisui Police Station transformed into Setsubun statue" (dated February 3). [...]

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town The morning sun paints the winter sky orange
  • February 6, 2024

The morning sun paints the winter sky orange

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the morning sun, like the light of a snow cave, softly dyed the winter sky, covered with snow clouds, a soft orange color on a winter morning. It was a mystical moment, as if my heart was calm, gentle, and gently lightened! I was so happy to encounter such a divine moment. […]

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