MONTH

August 2025

  • August 28, 2025

[Hokuryu Town] Heavy rains cause extensive damage in northern Hokkaido. The heaviest rainfall ever recorded and flooding caused widespread damage to ranches and crops. [HTB Hokkaido News]

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, an article was published on the Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HTB) website, titled "Heavy rains in Hokuryu Town caused severe damage in northern Hokkaido. The heaviest rainfall and flooding in recorded history destroyed ranches and crops over a wide area. [...]"

  • August 27, 2025

Envisioning the future of Hokuryu Town together! Lively exchange of opinions at the Wa Neighborhood Association "Town Development Discussion Meeting"

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.