• January 1, 2026

The 43rd New Year's Day Marathon 2026: Running in the snow with prayers for the bonds of the new year, prayers for "good harvest, road safety, no accidents, and safety at home."

January 1, 2026 (L.O.) On New Year's Day, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the 43rd New Year's Day Marathon was held in the bitterly cold town of Hokuryu. The breath of the people gathered at Shinryu Shrine and their sincere prayers for bountiful harvests and safe travels were etched in the air. […]

  • December 30, 2025

Hokuryu Town "Child-raising" Lecture: "What is Child-raising?" [Yamazaki Akane, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences] Remote Presentation

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Date and Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Speaker: Akane Yamazaki, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University (remote presentation) Venue: Hokuryu Town Community Center Target audience: Anyone can participate [...]