Activity report from Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town
  • December 12, 2025

[Hokuryu Town Children's Assembly] 11 elementary school students who are creating the future. A soulful dialogue between adults and children.

Friday, December 12, 2025 On Thursday, December 11, the "2025 Hokuryu Town Children's Assembly" opened in the snow-covered Hokuryu Town Assembly Hall. Eleven sixth-graders from Shinryu Elementary School gave a sharp discussion on the town's challenges, including ski resort utilization, brown bear countermeasures, and accommodations.

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Feature Articles
  • December 12, 2025

On a snowy night, I'm grateful for the steering wheel that carries my life. Hokuryu Town's local public transportation "Himawari" connects me to a safe journey home

Friday, December 12, 2025. On a snowy December night, the inside of a local public transport "Himawari" train was heading from Takikawa Station to Hokuryu Town. With visibility obscured, the driver's back held the wheel, exuding a strong sense of responsibility as he protected the lives of six people, including high school students. […]

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