{"id":44450,"date":"2024-05-07T09:36:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T00:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=44450"},"modified":"2025-02-24T15:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T06:25:55","slug":"%e4%bd%90%e3%80%85%e6%9c%a8%e5%ba%b7%e5%ae%8f-%e7%94%ba%e9%95%b7%e3%81%ae%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%e5%86%85%e9%ad%85%e5%8a%9b%e6%8e%a2%e3%81%97%e3%80%90%ef%bc%95%e6%9c%88%e3%80%91","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/44450\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki explores the charms of Hokuryu Town [May 2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuesday, May 7, 2024<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, May 1st, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki conducted his May inspection of Hokuryu Town.<\/p>\n

Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki's inspection of Hokuryu Town [May]<\/h2>\n

Mayor Sasaki's monthly town inspections are conducted by the town manager himself, who drove the town's official car, and this time he toured the town thoroughly for two hours.<\/p>\n

The tour took in Konpira Park, where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, Yamaken Co., Ltd. recreation facility, Farm Tomorrow (President Doi Kenichi), which grows organic tomatoes, the cherry blossom-lined road near the park golf course, Mibaushi Shrine (where the ground-breaking ceremony had already taken place), Honoka Agricultural Cooperative (unfortunately it was a holiday), and finally ended with him washing his official car.<\/p>\n

Konpira Park<\/h3>\n

At Konpira Park, where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, work was underway to clean up twigs and dead leaves.<\/p>\n

\"Konpira<\/a>
Konpira Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cherry<\/a>
Cherry blossoms in full bloom in the park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

"We are working hard to clean up and pick up dead branches and leaves so that everyone who camps can have a comfortable time.<\/p>\n

"The work is very hard, but we have fun chatting with our colleagues while we work, so it's a really enjoyable time!" were the kind words of those who manage the park.<\/p>\n

Taking a commemorative photo with Mayor Sasaki<\/p>\n

"Wow, I'm so happy to meet you, Mayor!" she said with a big smile.<\/p>\n

Commemorative photo with Mayor Sasaki<\/h4>\n
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Commemorative photo with Mayor Sasaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A light truck full of twigs<\/h4>\n
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A light truck full of twigs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exchange of opinions with campers<\/h4>\n

Just then, a camper from Rusutsu was preparing his tent, so Mayor Sasaki called out to him, "How do you like this campsite?"<\/p>\n

"It's a very comfortable campsite, I love it!" said a camper.<\/p>\n

\""I<\/a>
"I love this campground!" says a camper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exchange of opinions with park managers<\/h4>\n

"Are there any problems within the park?" asked Mayor Sasaki.<\/p>\n

"The toilets (located within the park grounds) have been upgraded to flush toilets, which is great, but I would like them to consider improving the unisex areas."<\/p>\n

We also had a lively conversation with the manager, Mr. Hiromitsu Kando...<\/p>\n

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The conversation with Kando-san was lively...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rest area in the park<\/h4>\n
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Rest area in the park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside the facility (rest area toilets cannot be used)<\/h4>\n
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Inside the facility (rest area toilets cannot be used)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Residents visiting the cherry blossom viewing area<\/h4>\n
\""They're<\/a>
"They're blooming beautifully!" everyone said with a smile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"A<\/a>
A healing power spot!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yamaken Resort Facilities Co., Ltd.<\/h3>\n
\"Yamaken<\/a>
Yamaken Resort Facilities Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scenery during the cherry blossom season<\/h4>\n
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Scenery during the cherry blossom season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\ufffc<\/p>\n

Well-maintained garden<\/h4>\n
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Well-maintained garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A view of the majestic snow-capped Mount Edai<\/h4>\n
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A view of the majestic snow-capped Mount Edai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Organic tomato cultivation: Agricultural production corporation Farm Tomorrow Ltd. (President Kenichi Doi)<\/h3>\n

The organically grown tomatoes (Farm Tomorrow brand) are packed in-house and sold widely in department stores and mass retailers in Hokkaido, the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Kansai.<\/p>\n

President Kenichi Doi preparing the compost<\/h4>\n
\"Farm<\/a>
Farm Tomorrow Ltd. (President Kenichi Doi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The event will be lively and will cover a variety of topics, including Doi's management methods, advertising recruitment methods, the nature of hometown tax donations, and changing values.<\/p>\n

\"Doi<\/a>
Doi tries to change values from every perspective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Along the way, we met a big deer at Sunflower Village!<\/h3>\n
\"Hello<\/a>
Hello big deer!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cherry blossom-lined road near the park golf course<\/h3>\n
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Cherry blossom-lined road near the park golf course<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fields undergoing plowing<\/h3>\n
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Fields undergoing plowing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Official car wash<\/h3>\n

After a two-hour tour of the town, Mayor Sasaki personally washes the official car.<\/p>\n

\"Mayor<\/a>
Mayor Sasaki personally washes his official car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After clearing the mud from the fields, we were done! Thank you for your hard work!<\/p>\n

\"After<\/a>
After wiping off the mud, it was finished! Good job!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mayor Sasaki's tour of Hokuryu Town, where he admires the magnificent natural scenery and listens carefully to the silent voices of the townspeople who love Hokuryu Town and work hard to bring them to the town administration, is filled with boundless love, gratitude, and prayer.<\/p>\n

\"Pray<\/a>
Pray for the healthy growth of children by watching the carp streamers swimming in the blue sky!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

YouTube videos<\/h2>\n