Topics surrounding the town
  • April 25, 2024

[Hokuryu Town and other municipalities] There are 744 municipalities nationwide at risk of disappearing, 117 of which are in Hokkaido. Meanwhile, Minamihoro Town in Sorachi Prefecture has the highest population growth rate. The key is to "develop a town that attracts the child-rearing generation." [Yahoo! JAPAN News] [Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation, HBC]

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the internet site Yahoo! JAPAN News reported an article by Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HBC) titled, "744 municipalities nationwide at risk of disappearing, 117 of which are in Hokkaido... Meanwhile, the population growth rate is [...]"

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town
  • April 24, 2024

The dignified Saku-chan

Tuesday, April 24, 2024: Saku-chan, the cat from our neighboring Kitajima family, is sunbathing with a dignified expression. What is she staring at? What is there beyond her gaze, intently staring intently? It begins to move.

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town The arrival of spring: butterbur
  • April 23, 2024

The arrival of spring: butterbur

Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Butterbur sprouts, a sign of spring, emerge from the melting snow. These wild plants, native to Japan, have a unique bittersweet flavor and aroma. Their refreshing green leaves sparkle as if to signal the joy of spring's arrival, and are a heartwarming sight.

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