Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Hokkaido Shimbun, an internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City), published an article (dated September 14th) entitled "Hokuryu Town 'back to square one' in construction of new observation deck as rising material costs prompt search for simpler, cheaper options." We would like to introduce this article to you.
![Hokuryu Town to scrap construction of new observation deck due to rising material costs, seeking simpler, cheaper options [Hokkaido Shimbun]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/52b53d84ca76c1be9801810e5119a21d.jpg)
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