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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 29, 2025

Two huts destroyed in Hokuryu Town due to possible gust of wind on the 26th. Meteorological observatory conducts on-site investigation. [NHK Hokkaido WEB]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the NHK Hokkaido WEB, an internet site operated by NHK (Tokyo), posted an article titled "A gust of wind may have occurred in Hokuryu Town on the 26th, destroying two huts. The meteorological observatory is conducting an on-site investigation."

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 29, 2025

A "gust of wind" hits Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido. Damage includes the complete destruction of a vacant house, the roof of a storage shed being blown off, and crops being toppled. The Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory dispatches staff to investigate the situation. [HBC/TBS]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (Sapporo) website, HBC Hokkaido News, reported, "A gust of wind hits Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, destroying vacant houses, blowing off roofs of storage sheds, and destroying crops in fields. [...]"

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Hokuryu Town, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki Activity Report
  • August 28, 2025

Local voices connecting to the future: Discussing the future of agriculture, education, and life at the Mibaushi District Town Planning Forum

On August 22 (Fri), a town development discussion meeting was held at the Mibaushi Community Center, with approximately 20 town residents participating. The meeting included explanations of the fiscal year 2025 policies and Regional Revitalization 2.0, as well as topics on agriculture, education, living environment, and more.

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 28, 2025

Heavy rainfall in Hokkaido: 197mm in 24 hours in Toyotomi, 94 people evacuated in northern Hokkaido, gusty winds in Hokuryu [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Heavy rain in Hokkaido: 197 mm in 24 hours in Toyotomi, 94 people evacuated in northern Hokkaido, gusty winds in Hokuryu" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital. The article was dated August 27.

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • 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. [...]"

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Hokuryu Town, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki Activity Report
  • 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.

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Hokuryu Town, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki Activity Report
  • August 26, 2025

Discussing the future of Hokuryu Town! Town planning discussion meeting launched by Hekisui Neighborhood Association

On Wednesday, August 20th, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Hekisui Ikigai Center. Approximately 20 town residents participated, and the meeting was an opportunity to hear about policies for fiscal year 2025 and new developments for the Sunflower Festival. Opinions […]

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