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  • January 16, 2023

Dance brings joy to children's hearts. Chiyozaki, a volunteer from Kamisunagawa, opens a dance studio, saying, "I want to increase opportunities for children to perform." [The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, Doushin Online Edition]

Friday, January 6, 2023: The online edition of the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper (dated January 13) featured an article titled "Children's Circle: Dance Brings Excitement to Children: Chiyozaki, a JOCV from Kamisunagawa, Opens Classroom: 'I Want to Increase Opportunities for Performances'." We would like to introduce this article to you.

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Extremely cold scenery
  • January 13, 2023

Extremely cold scenery

Friday, January 13, 2023: The season is moving from the coldest period of the year to the coldest period of the year. During this time, temperatures can drop below freezing, making it painfully cold. The clear air of the bitterly cold season purifies the mind and tightens the body. […]

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Rowan tree with red berries wearing a snow cap
  • January 12, 2023

Rowan tree with red berries wearing a snow cap

January 12, 2023 (Thursday) The contrast between the white snow and the red berries of the rowan tree is striking against the snowy sky. This sturdy roadside tree endures the bitter cold and snow, surviving the winter without shedding its red berries. The red berries of midwinter are said to have powerful talismanic powers.

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Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association [Results Announcement] Let's come up with a "Umai" recipe that goes well with rice using ingredients from Kita Sorachi! "Kitasora Recipe Contest"
  • January 12, 2023

Kitasora Recipe Contest (Sorachi Regional Development Bureau) - Hokuryu Town Award goes to "Even Vegetarians Will Be Satisfied! Kitasora Style Taco Rice"! [Sorachi Regional Development Bureau]

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Sorachi Regional Development Bureau posted an article titled, "Results of the Kitasora Recipe Contest: Let's come up with a delicious rice recipe using ingredients from Kitasorachi!," and the winner of the Hokuryu Town Prize was "Vegetarians will be pleased! Kitasora Recipe Contest."

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