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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • January 29, 2021

Activity report from Mayor Yutaka Sano of Hokuryu Town: January 28th (Thursday) Visit to the Hokkaido Municipal Affairs Division and the Town and Village Association, and the monthly accounting inspection of the Hokkaido Emergency Fund Association (Sapporo City)

Friday, January 29, 2021

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Topics surrounding the town "Hokuryu Town Rice Ice Cream Story" Part 4 (End) [Hokuden Ene Mall]
  • January 29, 2021

"Hokuryu Town Rice Ice Cream Story" Part 4 (End) [Hokuden Ene Mall]

On Friday, January 29, 2021, Hokuryu Town was featured on the Hokkaido Electric Power Company (Hokuden Enemol) website. Hokuryu Town is promoting Kitamizuho Ice Cream (tentative name), an additive-free ice cream made from rice.

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Morning mist enveloping the town
  • January 28, 2021

Morning mist enveloping the town

Thursday, January 28, 2021. Just before sunrise, the bluish-brown silhouettes of the mountains rose against a sky tinted with a gradation of orange. A thick, fluffy morning mist quietly enveloped the town, creating a sacred moment. […]

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • January 28, 2021

Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report / January 27th (Wednesday) Mayor Hearing on FY2021 Budget Proposal

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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Himawari Restaurant
  • January 28, 2021

🌻 January 27th (Wed) Sukeroku ♪ Served with a small bowl of egg and miso soup! [Himawari Restaurant]

Thursday, January 28, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari 🌻 (@himawari_hokuryu)

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Open the Door (Keiko Ozaki) Capsule of Life [Open the Door]
  • January 28, 2021

Capsule of Life [Open the Door - Keiko Ozaki]

January 28, 2021 (Thursday) Capsule of Life [Open the Door]

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town A landscape created by frost-covered trees
  • January 27, 2021

A landscape of silvery frost-covered trees

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Illuminated by the orange morning light, it's a fantastical scene, as if you can hear the sound of the glittering silver frost trees. ◇ noboru & ikuko    

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • January 27, 2021

Mayor Yutaka Sano of Hokuryu Town reports on his activities and visits the Kurosengoku Soybean Business Cooperative Association and its offices on Monday, January 25th.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Himawari Restaurant
  • January 27, 2021

🌻 January 26th (Tuesday) Fried Set Meal 🍚 [Himawari Restaurant]

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari 🌻 (@himawari_hokuryu)

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Sparkling frost-covered trees
  • January 26, 2021

Silver frost-covered trees sparkling in the lapis lazuli sky

Tuesday, January 26, 2021: A large tree, covered in silvery frost, dances gracefully against the infinitely clear, azure sky. Sparkling in the morning light, it is a moment of beauty beyond words. ◇ noboru & […]

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • January 26, 2021

Mayor Yutaka Sano of Hokuryu Town reports on his activities and visits the Kurosengoku Soybean Business Cooperative Association and its offices on Monday, January 25th.

Tuesday, January 26, 2020

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Himawari Restaurant
  • January 26, 2021

🌻 January 25th (Monday) Rice Croquettes 🥺 Served with miso soup! [Himawari Restaurant]

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari 🌻 (@himawari_hokuryu)

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May 9th (Sat) 10:00-12:00 Kin-Ball Everyone's Plaza Onigiri
(Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center Gymnasium)
Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sales of products related to Kurosenkoku soybeans
(Sapporo City Underground Pedestrian Space, Chikaho)
Monday, May 18th Kita Sorachi Shinkin Bank, Hokuryu Branch relocates to town hall. Friday, May 22nd Application Deadline - Hokuryu Creative Lab May 23rd (Sat) 12:00-16:00 Moss phlox BBQ picnic (Konpira Park)
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