Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, is a town of sunflowers. A warm, harmonious spirit, a caring heart, and the philosophy that "food is life" live on here. Since 2010, we have been following the story of this town, which Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki has proclaimed to be "small but sparkling." We share this inspiration with the world. We deliver "joyful empathy" across borders in eight languages, connecting pro-Japanese countries and major languages.

  • March 12, 2026

[Naoki Kishi, Social Education Officer, Research Presentation] A sustainable form of social education created by building bridges between generations - Hokuryu Town's "spirit of harmony" to the world

On March 12, 2026 (Thursday), Naoki Kishi, Social Education Specialist of the Hokuryu Town Board of Education, gave a presentation as a representative of the Sorachi region at the "Regional Lifelong Learning Activities Practice Exchange Seminar" held in Sapporo City on February 26 (Thursday) and 27 (Friday). […]