Topics surrounding the town
  • April 6, 2026

[Donation also made to Hokuryu Town] "Even with soaring rice prices, local flavors can be enjoyed: JA Kita-Sorachi Federation donates 2.5 tons of Nanatsuboshi rice to school lunches in 5 cities and towns including Fukagawa" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On April 6, 2026 (Monday), the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City) published an article on its website, [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital], titled "[Donation to Hokuryu Town] Even with Soaring Rice Prices, Local Flavors Preserve: JA Kita-Sorachi Federation Donates 2.5 Tons of Nanatsuboshi Rice to 5 Cities Including Fukagawa […]"

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Topics surrounding the town
  • April 6, 2026

[Hokuryu Town also featured] "Sorachi no Musume" - Image characters personifying the 24 cities and towns of Sorachi - conceived by an 18-year-old from Iwamizawa who was captivated by coal mining heritage [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On April 6, 2026 (Monday), the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City) published an article on its website, [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital], titled "[Hokuryu Town Also Appears] 'Sorachi no Musume' Image Characters Created, Personifying 24 Cities and Towns in Sorachi, Fascinated by Coal Mining Heritage […]"

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Job information for working in Hokuryu Town
  • April 6, 2026

[Application Date: April 3rd] Hokuryu Town Municipal Special Nursing Home for the Elderly - Night Shift Only Caregiver (Fiscal Year Appointed Employee) [Search for job postings at Hello Work]

On April 6, 2026 (Monday), a job posting for "Night Shift Caregiver (Fiscal Year Appointed Employee) at Hokuryu Town Municipal Special Nursing Home for the Elderly" was published on the internet site "Search Job Postings from Hello Work," operated by Antique Co., Ltd. (Osaka City). […]

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