{"id":1204,"date":"2020-03-02T09:18:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T00:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2024-12-30T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T05:46:37","slug":"post-1204","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/1204\/","title":{"rendered":""With gratitude for the past 10 years in Hokuryu Town" by Noboru Terauchi and Ikuko (Hokuryu Town Sunflower University Course)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuesday, February 26, 2020<\/p>\n

On Thursday, February 13th, Hokuryu Town Community Supporters Noboru and Ikuko Terauchi gave a lecture entitled "With Gratitude for the Past 10 Years in Hokuryu Town" at the Hokuryu Town Sunflower University Lecture (sponsored by the Board of Education) held in the Community Center's Large Hall.<\/p>\n

Himawari University Lecture: "With gratitude for the past 10 years in Hokuryu Town"<\/h2>\n
\"With<\/a>
With gratitude for the past 10 years in Hokuryu Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scene from the venue<\/h3>\n
\"Students<\/a>
Students of Himawari University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This March marks 10 years since we moved to Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido. Looking back over the past 10 years, we hope to share with you the many wonderful events that have happened and the emotions we have felt, and dream together of an even brighter Hokuryu Town in the future.<\/p>\n

Valentine's Chocolate<\/h3>\n

To celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th, we prepared some small chocolates on the table as a token of our appreciation.<\/p>\n

\"With<\/a>
With gratitude for the little chocolate...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking back over the past 10 years<\/h2>\n

After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in September 2009, I had a fateful encounter in November with Isao Hoshiba (a native of Hokuryu Town and former representative of the Saisei no Kai, a family association for people with early-onset dementia), who introduced me to Dr. Kumiko Utsumi of Sunagawa City Hospital in December, where I visited. "Alzheimer's disease has been ruled out, but if I continue in my current living environment, there is a possibility that my symptoms will progress and worsen in the future," I was diagnosed. We decided to change our environment, and in April 2010, my husband and I moved to Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido.<\/p>\n

After listening to Mr. Hoshiba's story, my desire to visit Hokuryu Town grew stronger. I decided to experience the harshest season of winter rather than midsummer when the sunflowers bloom. When I first visited Hokuryu Town, it was a snowy December snowstorm.<\/p>\n

However, despite living in the city, the members of the Sorachi Himawari Association for Families of People with Early-Onset Dementia in Hokuryu Town welcomed us with a hot pot of food. The warmth, deep consideration, and kindness they showed us at that time still lingers in my heart. This invaluable experience led me to decide to move to Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n

In Hokuryu Town, I used my experience in information dissemination from my previous job to work as a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications\/Hokuryu Town Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteer for three years, and then continued to work as a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications\/Hokuryu Town Community Supporter for the past seven years.<\/p>\n

Over the past 10 years, our life in Hokuryu Town, surrounded by abundant nature, has been an exciting treasure hunt every day. Our encounters with the warm-hearted people of Hokuryu Town have given us the courage and strength to live.<\/p>\n

We are filled with boundless gratitude beyond words for the warmth, encouragement, and support you have shown us over the past 10 years. Thank you very much.<\/p>\n

This year marks our 10th anniversary, and we are grateful for everything that has happened so far. Over the next 10 years, we would like to give back to the people of Hokuryu Town by doing our utmost to provide information to the best of our ability.<\/p>\n

Today's Content<\/h2>\n

\u30fbThe goal of the Hokuryu Town Portal
\n\u30fb10 years of access
\n\u30fbSummarizing the past 10 years in one word
\n\u30fbLooking back on articles about events over the past 10 years
\n\u30fbSlide video presentation of landscape photos from the past 10 years<\/p>\n

The goal of the Hokuryu Town Portal<\/h3>\n

By shining a light on Hokuryu's charm through information dissemination and letting the world know about the town's wonderfulness, Hokuryu will be recognized by the world and will connect with the world.<\/p>\n

Hokuryu Town Portal 2020 Renewal<\/h3>\n
\"Hokuryu
Hokuryu Town Portal 2020 Renewal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Number of pieces of information published over the past 10 years<\/h2>\n

\u30fbHokuryu Town Portal: 4,400 results
\n\u30fbFacebook pages: 1,200
\n\u30fbHokkaido Shimbun Official Blog: 500 posts
\n\u30fbCurrent updated articles: 1,000
\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500
\nTotal: 7,100<\/p>\n

9 years of access (2011-2019)<\/h3>\n

\u30fb1.33 million people (240,000 people in fiscal 2018)
\n\u30fb4.07 million pages (610,000 pages in 2018)
\n\u30fbAll 47 prefectures in Japan
\n\u30fb83 countries around the world<\/p>\n

Most Read Categories<\/h3>\n

\u30fbHimawari no Sato: 980,000 views
\n\u30fbFeature articles: 230,000 views
\n\u30fbSunflower Hokuryu Onsen: 220,000 visits
\n\u30fbKurosengoku Business Cooperative Association: 50,000 times
\n\u30fbHokusho Road Race Tournament: 40,000 times
\n\u30fbSunflower Rice\u30fbRice produced in Hokuryu Town: 30,000 times<\/p>\n

Access from across the country: 1.9 million<\/h3>\n
\"Access
Access from all over the country (1.9 million times)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Access from around the world: 55,000<\/h3>\n
\"Access
Access from around the world (55,000 times)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Correlation between Himawari no Sato and Hokuryu Town Portal Information Dissemination<\/h3>\n

\u30fbNumber of visitors to Himawari no Sato in 2017: 356,000 people, the highest number ever recorded!<\/p>\n

\"Correlation
Correlation between Himawari no Sato and Hokuryu Town Portal Information Dissemination<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Himawari no Sato - Image provided by: 77th event (8 years)<\/h3>\n

\u30fbScenic books, monthly magazines, travel brochures (JTB, HIS, JAL, ANA, AIRDO)
\n\u30fbMovie promotional video (Photo Koshien)<\/p>\n

"I want to see it before I die! Experience the world's most beautiful scenery"<\/h4>\n
\"Experience
Experience the world's most breathtaking sights you want to see before you die!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"Japan's Spectacular Scenery Journey (A Journey of New Discoveries on Earth)"<\/h4>\n
\"A
A Journey of Spectacular Scenery in Japan (A Journey of New Discoveries on Earth)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"Breathtaking views of Japan that will make you want to travel right away"<\/h4>\n
\"Spectacular
Spectacular views of Japan that will make you want to travel right away<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"Kototrip Magazine Vol. 5 Summer 2015 Issue"<\/h4>\n
\"Kotorippu
Kotorippu Magazine Vol.5 Summer 2015 Issue<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Liberal Democratic Party, monthly women's magazine "Libre"<\/h4>\n
\"Liberal
Liberal Democratic Party, monthly women's magazine "Libre"<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tobu Top Tours (Tokyo) Hokkaido 2017 Travel Brochure Cover<\/h4>\n
\"Tobu
Tobu Top Tours (Tokyo) Hokkaido 2017 Travel Brochure Cover<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our migration history<\/h2>\n

September 2009: Diagnosed with early-onset dementia (age 53 at the time) and met Isao Hoshiba, the representative of the Early-Onset Dementia Family Association.
\n\u30fbMarch 2010: Moved to Hokuryu Town
\n\u30fbIsao Hoshiba is our savior. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the Sorachi Himawari Association for Families of People with Early-Onset Dementia.<\/p>\n

The past 10 years in a nutshell<\/h2>\n

\u30fbThe spirit that Hokuryu Town has inherited and nurtured from its ancestors has been recognized throughout Japan and overseas for the past 10 years.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A history that has been passed down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Numerous<\/a>
Numerous awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Hometown<\/a>
Hometown tax donations exceed 300 million yen for the fifth consecutive year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Hokuryu<\/a>
Hokuryu Town: A town that has declared safe food production to protect the lives and health of its citizens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hokuryu Town Portal feature articles over 9 years (102 months): 735 articles (61 articles\/year)<\/h2>\n

This time, we will introduce 45 cases that we found particularly impressive.<\/p>\n

\u30fbJuly 2010: As a local revitalization volunteer, I started posting information on my blog!
\nJuly 2011: Hokuryu Town Portal launched. Full-scale information dissemination for Hokuryu Town begins!<\/p>\n

2011 (Heisei 23)<\/h3>\n

Coverage from sowing to harvesting<\/h4>\n
\"Coverage<\/a>
Coverage from sowing to harvesting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kenichi Doi, President of Farm Tomorrow Ltd.<\/h4>\n
\"Kenichi
Kenichi Doi, President of Farm Tomorrow Ltd.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Representative of Natural Farm Huanggang, Huanggang Masayasu<\/h4>\n
\"Representative
Representative of Natural Farm Huanggang, Huanggang Masayasu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Representative of Takaramono Co., Ltd., Minoru Sato<\/h4>\n
\"Tanakaramono
Representative of Takaramono Co., Ltd., Minoru Sato<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September: Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival<\/h4>\n
\"September:
September: Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November: JA Kino Papio sales promotion<\/h4>\n
\"November:
November: JA Kino Papio sales promotion<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2012 (Heisei 24)<\/h3>\n

May: Visit to Motono Village (now Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture)<\/h4>\n
\"May:
May: Visit to Motono Village (now Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

120th Anniversary of the Town's Founding, Year of the Dragon: 120 years ago, Yoshiue Shoichiro put his hoe down in the northern land of Hokkaido, and the tradition is still passed down to this day.<\/p>\n

"The soul of agriculture that nurtures life" "Food is the spirit of life"<\/span><\/p>\n

I experienced the words that Ryoji Kikura always speaks about: "History is a conversation between the past and the present."<\/p>\n

September: Hokkaido Regional Creation Forum in Hokuryu<\/h4>\n
\"September:
September: Hokkaido Regional Creation Forum in Hokuryu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2013 (Heisei 25)<\/h3>\n

March: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Soba Production Committee, National Soba Excellent Production Award "Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award"<\/h4>\n

\u30fbA unified effort from the entire organization, from production to sales<\/p>\n

\"March:
March: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Soba Production Committee receives the Minister of Fisheries and Forestry's Award for National Soba Excellence.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April: Hokuryu Town Residents Introduction begins (as of December 2019: 369 people)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbBeautiful smiles from Hokuryu Town<\/p>\n

\"April:<\/a>
April: Hokuryu Town Residents Introduction begins
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July: Hokuryu Fire Brigade 100th Anniversary Ceremony<\/h4>\n

- Protecting the safety and security of townspeople's lives<\/p>\n

\"July:
July: Hokuryu Fire Brigade 100th Anniversary Ceremony<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Chorus 25th Anniversary Concert - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony "Ode to Joy" resonates<\/h4>\n

\u30fbA joyful song that resonates with the joy of the townspeople<\/p>\n

\"November:
November: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Chorus 25th Anniversary Concert<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December: Kitakiyokata received the Autumn Decoration of 2013<\/h4>\n

Celebration of receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. The greatness of people who dedicate their lives to serving the townspeople.<\/p>\n

Since the article was published, it has been accessed 42,500 times (an average of 19 times per day)! The people of Hokuryu will always live on in the hearts of people all over Japan.<\/p>\n

\"December:
December: Celebration for Mr. Kitakiyokata to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in the autumn of 2013<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2014 (Heisei 26)<\/h3>\n

June: Grand opening of Hokuryu Town agricultural and livestock direct sales store "Minorich Hokuryu"<\/h4>\n

\u30fbVegetables packed with love from the mothers of Hokuryu Town<\/p>\n

\"June:
June: Grand opening of Hokuryu Town agricultural and livestock direct sales store "Minorich Hokuryu"<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August: 480 runners race through Hokuryu Town in the 50th Hokusho Road Race<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe townspeople's sporting spirit that has been passed down for half a century<\/p>\n

\"<\/a>
August: 50th Hokusho Road Race Tournament<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November: Hokkaido Fair @ Farmers Market Itoman Umanchu Market (Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbA passion to deliver delicious Hokuryu rice to Okinawa<\/p>\n

\"November
November: Hokkaido Fair @ Farmers Market Itoman Umanchu Market<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2015 (Heisei 27)<\/h3>\n

March: Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association 10th Anniversary Celebration<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe spirit of mutual support among producers embodied in Kurosengoku soybeans<\/p>\n

\"March:
March: Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association 10th Anniversary Celebration<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June: Making the town more vibrant with flowers - Mayor Yutaka Sano, Royal British Hanging Basket Master<\/h4>\n

\u30fbMayor Sano's rich heart, who loves flowers and his town<\/p>\n

\"June:
June: Royal Hanging Basket Master and Mayor Yutaka Sano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July: Hokkaido Prefectural Police Band concert and Jumpo People's Wave Movement held to celebrate 3,000 days without traffic fatalities<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe unity of Hokuryu town residents as they aim for 50,000 days without traffic fatalities<\/p>\n

\"July:
July: Commemorating 3,000 days without traffic fatalities<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2016 (Heisei 28)<\/h3>\n

February: At the 15th Regional Specialty Product Meister Gathering (Tokyo), Yukio Takada, Chairman of the Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association, Hokkaido's only association, is certified.<\/h4>\n

\u30fbHokkaido's only local specialty meister<\/p>\n

\"February:
February: 15th Regional Specialty Product Meister Gathering (Tokyo)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February: Hekisui Neighborhood Association Women's Activities and Processing Center @ Palm Food and Agriculture Workshop (Hokuryu Town)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbMothers in Hokuryu Town showering love on their families<\/p>\n

\"February:
February: Hekisui Neighborhood Association Women's Division Activities and Processing Center
\n@Food and Agriculture Workshop Palm (Hokuryu Town)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April: Hokuryu Town participated in the Togoshi Shopping District joint event "Togospo" for the first time (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbProducers' initiative in promoting their specialties in downtown Tokyo<\/p>\n

\"April:
April: Hokuryu Town participated in the Togoshi Shopping District joint event "Togospo" for the first time (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October: Mayor as bus guide ~Hokuryu Town, Mayor Yutaka Sano Edition~CB Tours<\/h4>\n

Mayor Sano's ambition is to personally promote the wonderful things about Hokuryu. This bus tour has been held every year since then, and this year, 2020, marks the fifth time.<\/p>\n

\"October:
October: Mayor's Bus Guide ~Hokuryu Town, Mayor Yutaka Sano Edition~CB Tours<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November: Hokuryu Town participated in the 24th Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF2016, Taiwan).<\/h4>\n

\u30fbStart of promotional activities in Taiwan<\/p>\n

\"November:
November: Hokuryu Town participated in the 24th Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF2016, Taiwan).<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December: Hokuryu Land Improvement District 100th Anniversary Celebration<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe spirit of the Land Improvement District, which has continued to protect "water, land, and greenery" for a century<\/p>\n

\"December:
December: Hokuryu Land Improvement District 100th Anniversary Celebration<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2017 (Heisei 29th year)<\/h3>\n

January: Marugen Community Revitalization Program (Hokuryu Town)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbHokuryu townspeople enjoy life with healthy bodies and bright hearts<\/p>\n

\"January:
January: Marugen Community Revitalization Program (Hokuryu Town)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February: The 30th Yukinko Festival 2017 - Full of children's smiles!<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe activities of young people in Hokuryu Town, connecting children's smiles<\/p>\n

\"February
February 30th Yukinko Festival 2017<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February: Product development for Sansan Sunflower Oil (Hokuryu Town x Nisshin Oillio Group)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbSunflower oil is back!!!<\/p>\n

\"February:
February: Product development for Sansan Sunflower Oil (Hokuryu Town x Nisshin Oillio Group)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March: 46th Japan Agriculture Awards Ceremony @ NHK Hall "Hokuryu Town Sunflower Rice Producers Association" wins the Grand Prize!<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThank you! Hokuryu Town Sunflower Rice Producers Association receives Japan Agriculture Award Grand Prize!!!<\/p>\n

\"March:
March: 46th Japan Agriculture Awards Ceremony @ NHK Hall "Hokuryu Town Sunflower Rice Producers Association" wins the Grand Prize!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June: Sapporo Hokuryu-kai 2017, a 50-year-old association of people from Hokuryu Town (Sapporo City)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbA native of Hokuryu Town who loves and supports his hometown<\/p>\n

\"June:
June: Sapporo Hokuryu-kai 2017, a 50-year-old association of people from Hokuryu Town (Sapporo City)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July: "Dementia Forum in Hokuryu" held as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for the Sorachi Himawari Association for Young People with Dementia<\/h4>\n

- The compassion of Hokuryu townspeople towards people with dementia and disabilities<\/p>\n

\"July:
July: "Dementia Forum in Hokuryu" held as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for the Sorachi Himawari Association for Young People with Dementia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July: Public wedding ceremony at Himawari no Sato for Yoshiaki Suda and Satoko Watanabe<\/h4>\n

\u30fbA public wedding ceremony at Himawari no Sato, celebrated by the whole town<\/p>\n

\"July:
July: Public wedding ceremony at Himawari no Sato for Yoshiaki Suda and Satoko Watanabe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December: Hokuryu Town product exhibition "Rice, Kurosengoku soybeans, and sunflower oil" held at Yumoya (Taichung City, Taiwan)<\/h4>\n

\u30fbSafe and secure Hokuryu Town specialties delivered to Taiwan<\/p>\n

\"December:
December: Hokuryu Town product exhibition "Rice, Kurosengoku soybeans, and sunflower oil" held at Yumoya (Taichung City, Taiwan)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2018 (Heisei 30)<\/h3>\n

March: Team North Dragon receives the 2017 Kitashin Hometown Promotion Fund and Hometown Revitalization Award.<\/h4>\n

\u30fbYouth activities to promote the town's specialties beyond organizational boundaries<\/p>\n

\"March:
March: Team North Dragon receives the 2017 Kitashin Hometown Promotion Fund and Hometown Revitalization Award.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April: Hokuryu Town commercial revitalization facility COCOWA opens<\/h4>\n

\u30fbKokowa, a commercial revitalization facility that helps shopping refugees<\/p>\n

\"April:
April: Hokuryu Town commercial revitalization facility Cocowa opens<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August: Hokuryu Town Town Planning Discussion Meeting, Project to Revitalize Hokuryu Town through Design<\/h4>\n

\u30fbInteraction with experts who will connect the dream of the Sunflower Village<\/p>\n

\"August:
August: Hokuryu Town Town Planning Discussion Meeting, Project to Revitalize Hokuryu Town through Design<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September: 2018 Sorachi District Senior Citizens Gathering in Hokuryu Town<\/h4>\n

\u30fbDon't forget your cheerful and bright smile in 2018. The way of life of elderly people who live cheerfully and energetically<\/p>\n

\"September:
September: 2018 Sorachi District Senior Citizens Gathering in Hokuryu Town<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November: Discover the treasures of rural areas<\/h4>\n

\u30fbKurosengoku Business Cooperative (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) was awarded the 5th Certificate of Excellence (@Prime Minister's Official Residence) & Marche (Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower)
\n\u30fbActivities of the government-recognized Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association<\/p>\n

\"November:
November: 5th Certificate of Excellence awarded to the Hokoku Sengoku Business Cooperative (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) of Discover Rural Villages (at the Prime Minister's Official Residence) & Marche (Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2019 (Reiwa 1)<\/h3>\n

January: Hokuryu Town Indoor Park Golf Club Activities<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe gymnasium is filled with smiling faces! Hokuryu town residents enjoy sports even in winter<\/p>\n

\"January:
January: Hokuryu Town Indoor Park Golf Club Activities<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July: Courtesy visit to Himawari Rice users in Eastern Hokkaido, driving approximately 1,000 km in three days<\/h4>\n

\u30fbCourtesy visit to sunflower rice users<\/p>\n

\"July:
July: Traveled 1,000km in eastern Hokkaido over three days and paid courtesy visits to Himawari Rice users<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October: Reiwa 1st Year Amateur Soba Making 4th Dan Skill Examination in Hokuryu Town<\/h4>\n

\u30fbThe "Amateur Soba Making 4th Dan Skills Examination" sponsored by the Hokkaido Branch Hokuryu Certification Association (Hokuryu Town) was held for the first time in Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n

\"October:
October: Reiwa 1st Year Amateur Soba Making 4th Dan Skill Examination in Hokuryu Town<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October: Kengo Kuma and Terutaka Suzuki<\/h4>\n

\u30fbHokuryu Town Town Development Lecture: "From the New National Stadium to Hokuryu Town" Kengo Kuma's perspective on town development in Hokuryu Town<\/p>\n

\"October:
October: Kengo Kuma and Terutaka Suzuki hold a lecture on urban development in Hokuryu Town, entitled "From the New National Stadium to Hokuryu Town"<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October: 4th Sunflower Village Basic Plan Formulation Committee meeting with townspeople and Kengo Kuma<\/h4>\n
\"October:
October: 4th Himawari no Sato Basic Plan Committee Meeting<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December: Construction inspection of Hokuryu Town Yawara Nursery School, designed by Kengo Kuma, is carried out. The school is scheduled to open in April 2020.<\/h4>\n

\u30fbCompletion of construction of Hokuryu Town Yawara Nursery School, designed by Kengo Kuma<\/p>\n

\"December:
December: Construction work inspection for Hokuryu Town Yawara Nursery School, designed by Kengo Kuma, was carried out.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2020 (Reiwa 2)<\/h3>\n

January: Congratulations to Yutaka Sano on his uncontested election as mayor of Hokuryu Town and his street speech<\/h4>\n

\u30fbAppealing for the creation of a town that "shares joy." Mayor Yutaka Sano, in his third term, aims to create a town that shares joy!<\/p>\n

\"January:
January: Congratulations to Yutaka Sano on his uncontested election as mayor of Hokuryu Town and his street speech<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Video viewing<\/h2>\n

Smiles of Hokuryu Town<\/h3>\n