• September 14, 2023

(Niigata Prefecture) "100 Years of Sorachi," as told by photographs, to be published in late November [Iki Publishing].

Thursday, September 14, 2023 We are pleased to announce that "100 Years of Sorachi", a book by Iki Publishing Co. (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture), whose photos tell the story of Sorachi, is now being edited for publication in late November. The target municipalities are Yubari City, Iwamizawa City, and the former [...].

  • September 13, 2023

2023 Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival Goshinmusai @ Wa Community Center (Wa Neighborhood Association)

September 14, 2023 (Thu) The "2023 Autumn Grand Festival of Shinryu Shrine" was held in Hokuryu-cho for three days from September 8 (Fri.) to 10 (Sun.). The autumn festival at Shinryu Shrine in 2023 was held in Hokuryu-cho to celebrate a bountiful autumn harvest and to honor the [...] The autumn festival at Shinryu Shrine in 2023 was held in Hokuryu-cho in order to celebrate a bountiful autumn harvest and to honor the [...

  • September 11, 2023

With gratitude for Sasazushi!

Monday, September 11, 2023 On Saturday, September 9, it is the Autumn Festival of Shinryu Shrine in Hokuryu Town. This festival celebrates the bountiful harvest of the fruitful autumn and expresses gratitude to the gods of nature for their blessings. On this day every year, Hisashi and Kiyomi Kitajima, a couple of neighbors, celebrate the Sasaju [...].

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