Activity report from Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town
  • January 21, 2026

"Seeing each other's faces" is the most precious thing. The warm bonds forged at the Yawara Neighborhood Association New Year's Party 2026

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Yawara Neighborhood Association held a New Year's party in the snowy town of Hokuryu. While local events are being reduced due to streamlining efforts, residents value the value of "face-to-face greetings" and chose to continue. Praise for distinguished contributors, history […]

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Regional revitalization 2.0
  • January 21, 2026

To secure workers, Hokuryu launches "Specific Regional Development Business Cooperative Association," the first of its kind in the Sorachi region. [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), posted an article titled, "To secure workers, we will dispatch employees to various industries. A 'Specific Regional Development Business Cooperative' will be launched in Hokuryu, the first in the Sorachi region. [...]

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