Harvesting birch bark: It's that time of year again for harvesting birch bark. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

July 6, 2021
Natural forestry (by Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei)
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The birch bark was passed on to fellow crafters in Hokuryu Town and turned into adorable pincushions. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

table of contents

1 Hokuryu Town logo "Bright Farming Methods" and Happy Yellow Postbox
2 Mayor Sasaki Yasuhiro
3 Overview of Hokuryu Town
4 Hokuryu Town Homepage
5 New local public transportation service launched (R7 10.1.)
6 Hokuryu Town introduction page
7 Hokuryu Town Hometown Tax

Hokuryu Town logo "Bright Farming Methods"
Yellow Post of Happiness

Mayor Sasaki Yasuhiro

The mayor talks about Hokuryu's vision for the future

Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki's Activity Report

To everyone! I want to talk to you.
We will use your feedback to develop the city!
Please feel free to drop by the Mayor's Office.
January activity schedule　February activity schedule

We tour Hokuryu Town every month to give talks.
Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki explores the charms of the town

Overview of Hokuryu Town

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❂ Area: 159 km²
❂ Population: 1,551 people[Compared to previous month: – 9 】
❂ Household:760 households[Compared to previous month: – 6 】
(January 1, 2026)
❂ Aging rate:46.2%(20th route in the entire prefecture)
❂ Late-stage aging rate:29.6%(13th in the entire prefecture)
(179 cities, towns and villages in the prefectureAs of January 1, 2025）

Hokuryu Town Homepage

New local public transportation service launched (R7 10.1.)

On-demand & scheduled routes

Hokuryu Town introduction page

Hokuryu Town Hometown Tax

❂ Furunavi
❂ Hometown Choice

❂ Rakuten Market

❂ ANA

❂ Saison

❂ Satofull

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Harvesting birch bark: It's that time of year again for harvesting birch bark. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Base in the mountains: A base built about 500 meters from the town road. We plan to collect and ship lumber here. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei]

The birch bark was passed on to fellow crafters in Hokuryu Town and turned into adorable pincushions. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Natural forestry (by Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei)Latest 8 articles

I will be setting up a booth at an event in Tokyo. I will be bringing birch interior goods. My favorite is the birch light. It can be used with or without the lights on, and it really changes the atmosphere of the room. [Shizenshita - Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Creators from Hokuryu Town will be exhibiting! @tokadin715 @tumugi1114 @shizenka2020 @salvia_sato_yukie We look forward to seeing you there! 🤗 [HandMade In Japan Fes' Winter (2026)]

The exhibitors from the Hokuryu Town Craft Marche came to check out the forest materials. We were a little nervous, but in the end they seemed to enjoy it very much, so we're really glad. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

We handle tree felling and forest maintenance. We do so safely and in harmony with nature. Consultations and estimates are free. [Shizenshita - Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

In spring, only the fresh, shiny leaves that are not too young are selected and picked. They are also free from caterpillars, spider webs, snails, and mold. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

The cycle of life connecting the forest and the sea: "The story of Picea Glehnga tea woven on a day of grain rain" - A conversation with Tatsuya Ueii (Shizenshita) and Ami (Gofujuuu) @ L'Esperance (Sapporo)

[Tea Party Announcement] A conversation between Mr. Uei of Shizenshita, who runs a forestry business in Hokuryu Town, and Ami of Gofujuu [Shizenshita - Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei]

I never thought it would be so strong against snow! 😳🚜💨 We head out to transport logs using a forwarder that was modified by a skilled mechanic. Off to the logging site [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]