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Open the Door (Keiko Ozaki)
  • October 27, 2022

From Autumn to Winter: Before you know it, you'll feel the arrival of winter [Open the Door - Keiko Ozaki]

Thursday, October 27, 2022

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Topics surrounding the town
  • October 27, 2022

[Presenting Newly Grown Sorachi Rice] Today (October 26th), the Sorachi Town and Village Association presented each town with their own brand of newly grown rice, "Yumepirika" and "Nanatsuboshi." [Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki]

Thursday, October 27, 2022

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town A fantastical landscape that invites you into another dimension
  • October 26, 2022

A fantastical landscape that invites you into another dimension

Wednesday, October 26, 2022. On a chilly winter morning, the sky is tinted a pale pink gradation. When the distant mountains are enveloped in a sea of clouds, a mystical landscape unfolds, transporting you to a mysterious, unknown dimension.

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • October 26, 2022

Mayor Yutaka Sano's Activity Report: Hokkaido Governor's Visit to the Area on Wednesday, October 25th "Naomichi Cafe" Hokuryu Town Sunflower Park, Discussion with Hokuryu Town Community Supporters

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 ◇

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sunflower oil
  • October 26, 2022

Naomichi Cafe: Today (10/25) we visited the Sunflower Hokuryu Roadside Station in Hokuryu Town and spoke with everyone there. [Naomichi Suzuki, Governor of Hokkaido]

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 ◇

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Light purple chrysanthemum flowers standing neatly
  • October 25, 2022

Light purple chrysanthemum flowers standing neatly

Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Light purple chrysanthemums quietly stand in the garden bathed in the bright orange morning sun. These elegant flowers gently whisper, "Keep your spirits up and move forward with determination today," bringing a heartwarming moment of boundless love. […]

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • October 25, 2022

Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report - Monday, October 24th: Mayor's Department and Section Chief Meeting, Secondary Examination for Employee Recruitment (General), Autumn Fire Prevention Parade Departure Ceremony, Public Facility Relocation Plan Board of Directors Meeting, Former Chairman Takeshi Hatada's Award Celebration

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Himawari Restaurant
  • October 25, 2022

🌻 October 24th (Monday) Today's daily lunch: Wild vegetable rice and pork miso soup set 😊 [Himawari Restaurant]

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻 (@himawari_hokuryu)

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town A divine morning sun that lights up a ray of hope
  • October 24, 2022

A divine morning sun that lights up a ray of hope

Monday, October 24, 2022. Just after sunrise, just after 6 a.m., the morning sun painted the gray clouds and sky orange. The sunlight radiated from between the clouds, shooting arrows of hope and illuminating the precious light of life in people's hearts.

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • October 24, 2022

Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report: October 21st (Friday) Hokuryu Town 3rd Extraordinary Assembly, Second Firefighter Recruitment Exam Results Discussion, Visit by the Director of Sappo Takikawa River Office and others, Fukagawa City 130th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

Monday, October 22, 2022

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Hokuryu Junior High School
  • October 24, 2022

Field trip (first grade): This year, we visited Uematsu Electric and the Akabira Coal Mine Heritage Guidance Facility. At Uematsu Electric, we built a rocket and tried launching it. It was a very valuable experience. [Hokuryu Junior High School]

Monday, October 24, 2022

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Group Home Hekisui
  • October 24, 2022

On Thursday, October 20th, the long-awaited Asahikawa Ramen Saijo food truck arrived 🍜 Warm ramen to warm your body and soul 🍜💕✨ Everyone was very satisfied, saying it was delicious 😋 ✨ [Hekisui Group Home]

Monday, October 24, 2022

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