Thursday, July 17, 2025
- 1 Congratulations! Celebration for Mr. Yutaka Sano receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
- 2 Opening and congratulatory remarks
- 3 Recipient's thank you speech: Yutaka Sano
- 4 Congratulatory telegram presentation
- 5 celebration
- 6 Farewell and closing
- 7 Yutaka Sano and his career history
- 8 YouTube videos
- 9 Other photos
- 10 Related articles
Congratulations! Celebration for Mr. Yutaka Sano receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
In the spring 2025 awards ceremony, former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in recognition of his many years of contributions to local government and regional development.
To celebrate this honor, a reception was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12th, with 118 people attending the grand celebration.
What is the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays?
Decorations are awarded to those who have made distinguished contributions to the nation or the public. There are six types of decorations in Japan: the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum, the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, the Order of the Rising Sun, the Order of the Sacred Treasure, the Order of Culture, and the Order of the Precious Crown.
- Order of the Rising Sun:The award is given to those who have made outstanding achievements, focusing on the content of their meritorious service.
- Order of the Sacred Treasure:This award is given to those who have served in public service for many years and have achieved outstanding results.
There are six levels of awards: Grand Cordon, Grand Cordon, Medium Cordon, Small Cordon, Double Cordon and Single Cordon.
The Spring and Autumn Conferment Orders are issued twice a year, on April 29th in the spring and November 3rd in the autumn. Recipients are presented with the award at a ceremony led by the competent minister (and in some cases the prefectural governor), and after the award is presented, the recipients, wearing the medal, are invited to an audience with the Emperor at the Imperial Palace accompanied by their spouse.
In the spring of 2025, a total of 3,990 people were awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, the Order of the Rising Sun, and the Order of the Sacred Treasure. Of these, 488 people received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. In Hokkaido, 216 people received the award, 61 received the Order of the Rising Sun, and 155 received the Order of the Sacred Treasure. (See the Cabinet Office website）
Medals and certificates
Organizer and host of the celebration
- Representative of the founders:Mayor of Hokuryu Town, Yasuhiro Sasaki
- Founder:Mr. Hitoshi Takebayashi
- General MC:Hajime Nanba, General Affairs Division Chief, Hokuryu Town Hall
Opening and congratulatory remarks
Couple entrance
Representative speech from the promoter: Mayor of Hokuryu Yasuhiro Sasaki様
"We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a celebration for Mr. Yutaka Sano to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays as part of this year's Spring 2025 conferment of decorations. Congratulations to Mr. Yutaka Sano and his wife, Tomoko, on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.
Mr. and Mrs. Sano arrived at the venue early to welcome everyone, and greeted everyone by their first name, not their surname, making sure to greet everyone warmly. I truly felt that these actions were a reflection of Mr. Sano's warm life and the way he lived it.
I'm sure you're all well aware of his career, but he joined the town government in 1970 and has had 54 years of administrative experience since then. He then served as deputy mayor, and then as mayor for three terms, a total of 12 years. I've only been in office for a little over a year, but I can truly appreciate how hard he worked during that time. During his 12 years of hard work, he built Hokuryu Town into what it is today.
At the Hokkaido Municipalities Association meeting on July 10th, the current Governor of Hokkaido, Mr. Suzuki, congratulated Mr. Sano, saying, "Please give my best regards to Mr. Sano." Mr. Tanano also received words of congratulations from Mr. Takao Tanano (Mayor of Shiranuka Town and Chairman of the Hokkaido Municipalities Association), who has been appointed Chairman of the National Association of Towns and Villages. Mr. Tanano said that he was elected Chairman because "Mr. Yutaka Sano provided solid support as Vice Chairman."
This is the second time that a chairman of the National Association of Towns and Villages has been elected from Hokkaido, and the first time in 81 years since Mayor Kan'ichi Yoshida of Shizunai Town in 1944. I believe that Hokkaido will be positioned at the center of local government and will continue to play an important role. I believe this is also the result of Mr. Sano's hard work for Hokkaido.
I have always heard that there are things that Mr. Sano has not been able to accomplish in his 12 years as mayor. I fully acknowledge the areas that were not completed, such as the public transportation system and the management status of Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen. I would like to ask for your guidance based on your various experiences.
Recently, the national government has provided a large grant under the Regional Revitalization 2.0 initiative, encouraging Hokuryu Town to develop a solid town despite its small size. I believe this is also thanks to the administrative work that Mr. Sano has built up over the years.
Today's celebration has been prepared by staff who have received guidance from Mr. Sano. We are aware that there may be various mistakes, but we ask for your understanding in this celebration. Congratulations to Mr. Yutaka Sano on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays today!
Presenting a bouquet
We would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Sano for his many years of achievements!
Donor:Grandsons Sakuma Yoshida and Taishiro Sano
Congratulatory speech: Mr. Shoichi Nakamura, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Council
"I am extremely pleased and congratulate the former Mayor of Hokuryu Town, Mr. Yutaka Sano, who has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his contributions to local government in recognition of his many years of achievements, in the spring 2025 conferment of decorations.
Mr. Sano joined the town hall immediately after graduating from high school in 1970 and served in public service for 34 years. He served as deputy mayor in 2004 and was appointed the first deputy mayor in 2007 following an amendment to the Local Autonomy Act, where he dedicated himself to the town of Hokuryu. In 2012, he ran for mayor of Hokuryu and, despite various obstacles, was successfully elected and began serving as mayor. He served as mayor for three terms, a total of 12 years. In total, he worked at Hokuryu Town Hall for an astounding 54 years, starting from his time as an employee, where he devoted himself to the development of the town and making it a livable place.
During that time, he served in countless positions, including chairman of the Sorachi Town and Village Association, vice chairman of the Hokkaido Town and Village Association, and director of the Hokkaido Land Improvement Association. For his efforts, he received awards for his achievements from various organizations.
Mr. Sano was an athlete, having played baseball since elementary school, and practicing every day in high school with the goal of going to Koshien. After entering public service, he was actively involved in the town hall team and various organizations. After retiring from public service, he has been active as an officer of the Himawari Voluntary Association and the Park Golf Association. At Ryusenji Temple, he served as the head of the temple for many years, and since last year has been the deputy head of the temple, playing important roles in various areas, for which we would like to express our respect once again.
In conclusion, I would like to offer my best wishes for the continued prosperity and success of Mr. and Mrs. Sano and the Sano family, and I would also like to extend my best wishes for good health and happiness to all those attending today.
Commemorative gift presentation
Donor:Keiko Banda, Assistant Section Chief, General Affairs Division, Hokuryu Town Hall
Recipient's thank you speech: Yutaka Sano
"It is a very hot day today, but I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for attending this grand celebration and for holding it. I am also extremely honored to have received such kind words from Mayor Sasaki and Council Chairman Nakamura.
I am both nervous and overwhelmed to have received the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays at the Spring 2025 Decorations Conferment Ceremony. I believe this is the result of your continued support and cooperation, and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude.
Since I began working at Hokuryu Town Hall in 1970, I have been able to work healthily for 54 long years without any serious illness, and I would like to express my gratitude to the many townspeople, my superiors, and all the staff members.
When I joined the town hall, I was first assigned to the Agricultural Policy Section of the Industry Division, the year that rice production adjustments were made under the rice paddy reduction policy. I am the son of a fishmonger and knew absolutely nothing about agriculture. I remember desperately trying to memorize the names of producers, the locations of their rice paddies, and the farmhouses of their families, based on the agricultural association code that contained the producers' names. I think there were around 500 farm households. The population was around 4,700.
These experiences proved extremely valuable in my subsequent work at the town office, as they allowed me to forge closer ties with local producers. And while I was in the forestry department, I was able to grasp the overall picture of Hokuryu Town's land, including the owners and locations of national and town-owned forests, as well as the types of trees. I'm very grateful and happy to have had the opportunity to learn about the connections between rice paddies and farmers, mountains and trees, and the people of the town, all through my work.
After that, I worked for the Board of Education for six years as the Director of Physical Education, coinciding with the opening of the Kaizen Center Gymnasium. It was a time when, under the motto of "Sports in Life," I worked hard with the townspeople to create a healthy and bright town through sports. I also worked as the Finance Section Chief, helping to build Sunflower Park.
I was appointed deputy mayor and deputy mayor in 2004, and was elected mayor in 2012, completing my three-term, 12-year term last year. I owe it all to the many townspeople and town staff members who have allowed me to be involved in such major projects over the years, and I would like to express my gratitude once again.
The award was presented to me by Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki at the Hotel New Otani Sapporo on May 9th. On May 20th, I had an audience with His Majesty the Emperor at the Homeiden Hall of the Imperial Palace. During the audience, I happened to be in the center of the front row among the many other recipients, and the Emperor kindly said to me, "Thank you for all your hard work in completing your various duties. Please take good care of yourself from now on." I was deeply moved. This is not an experience that everyone gets to have, so I was truly moved.
I was only able to receive this award thanks to the cooperation of my seniors, colleagues, and the townspeople. I would like to express my deepest gratitude. I am 74 years old, and I would like to do my best to contribute to society, however small my contribution may be, so as not to bring shame to this medal. I would like to express my gratitude to you all for your continued support, cooperation, and encouragement. Thank you very much for today!
Congratulatory telegram presentation
Member of the House of Representatives, Shinjiro Koizumi
I am delighted to hear that you have received this honorable award. Congratulations.
We hope you will continue to take care of yourself and appreciate your continued guidance and support.
Governor of Hokkaido, Naomichi Suzuki
We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations on the honor of receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.
We would like to offer our congratulations once again on this award, as we believe it will be a source of great joy and deep emotion not only to Mr. Sano's family, who have supported him, but also to the many people involved in local government, related organizations, and local residents.
We hope that you will continue to be in good health and that you will use your outstanding insight and wealth of experience to provide special support for the development of Hokkaido.
Congratulations on this occasion.
Mr. Nenshinshi, Director of the Sapporo Branch of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope you are in good health and well-being as the new greenery blooms. I would like to express my gratitude for your continued support in promoting friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Sano on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in the spring of 2025. I believe this is the result of the many years of hard work and contributions made by the former Mayor.
We would also like to express our gratitude to former Mayor Sano for his visit to Taiwan to promote local products and for his efforts in promoting economic exchanges between Hokkaido and Taiwan.
First of all, I would like to express my congratulations in writing, although it is a little formal, and ask for your continued support.
To everyone who sent congratulatory telegrams
- Members of the House of Representatives, Mr. Daiki Michishita and Mr. Yutaka Kamiya
- Member of the House of Representatives, Masato Nishikawa, Member of the House of Councillors, Masao Miyazaki
- Members of the House of Councillors, Ms. Satsuki Katayama and Muneo Suzuki
- Members of the House of Councillors, Tsuyoshi Iwamoto and Kanehiko Shindo
- Members of the House of Councillors, Mr. Takeshi Hasegawa and Ms. Harumi Takahashi
- Members of the House of Councillors, Toshimi Funahashi and Eri Tokunaga
- Member of the House of Councillors, Seiko Hashimoto, and former member of the House of Representatives, Koichi Watanabe
- Mr. Takahiro Asano, Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly Member, and Mr. Shinichi Hamasaka, Vice Governor of Hokkaido
- Vice Governor of Hokkaido, Mr. Tsuyoshi Mitsuhashi, Vice Governor of Hokkaido, Mr. Takayuki Kano
- Mr. Toshiaki Nakajima, Superintendent of the Hokkaido Board of Education
- Mr. Eiji Tsuchino, Director of the Agriculture and Fisheries Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau
- Mr. Kenji Motoyama, Deputy Director of the Sapporo Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau
- Mr. Masayuki Kunii, Chairman of the Hokkaido Chamber of Agriculture
- Mr. Terukazu Odawara, Chairman of the Hokkaido Agricultural Public Corporation
- Mr. Hideyasu Miyamoto, Vice Chairman of the Hokkaido Agricultural Public Corporation
- Mr. Hiroshi Kikuchi, Chairman of the Hokkaido Land Improvement Association
- Mr. Hiroshi Kikuchi, Head of the Sorachi Branch of the Hokkaido Land Improvement Association
- Mr. Takafumi Kashiwagi, Representative Director and Vice Chairman of the Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
- Mr. Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Representative Director and Vice Chairman of the Hokuren Agricultural Cooperative Association
- Kaoru Kitamura, Chairman of the Fukagawa Shinryu Land Improvement District
- Mr. Takao Tanano, Chairman of the Hokkaido Town and Village Association
- Mayor of Eniwa City, Mr. Yutaka Harada, Mayor of Iwamizawa City, Mr. Satoshi Matsuno
- Mayor of Bibai City, Mr. Tsune Sakurai, and Mayor of Fukagawa City, Mr. Masayuki Tanaka
- Mayor of Kuriyama Town, Mr. Manabu Sasaki, Mayor of Nanporo Town, Mr. Teiji Osaki
- Mayor of Naganuma Town, Mr. Yoshihiko Saito, Mayor of Shinshinotsu Village, Mr. Takashi Ishiba
- Mayor of Chipubetsu Town, Nobuhito Shibuya, and Mayor of Hokuryu Town, Yasuhiro Sasaki
- Mr. Yuji Horii, President and CEO of The Hokkaido Shimbun Press
- Mr. Naoyuki Urahara, Chairman and Director of the Hokkaido Land Improvement Design and Technology Association
- Misako Adachi, Asahikawa Branch Manager, All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Takamori Okada, General Manager of Kita-Sorachi Shinkin Bank's Hokuryu Branch
- Mr. Hideo Konishi, Mr. Katsuhiro Murakami, Mr. Hiroyuki Honke, Mr. Masanori Yoshida, Mr. Yosuke Yoshida
celebration
Food
The guests were served sashimi platters, chirashi sushi, hors d'oeuvres, beef steak, grilled fish, and sunflower watermelon for dessert.
Toast: Mr. Ryoji Kikura, Honorary Citizen of Hokuryu Town
"Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sano on receiving the award. I imagine it must have been extremely difficult for you to support Tomoko and Mr. Sano behind the scenes while they have stayed healthy and active. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
After Mr. Nagashima passed away, he left behind the words, "Memories are more important than records." I have been helped by the mayors since Mr. Mori, but Mr. Yutaka Sano is one who remains in my memory. In his speeches at various meetings, Mr. Sano always said, "Hokuryu Town is a town that has the sun on its side. We will cherish the sunflowers and what our ancestors have worked so hard to build." These are words that are difficult to come out unless you have that kind of feeling.
I would especially like to express my gratitude to Mr. Sano for showing gratitude to his predecessors and valuing the "Producer-Consumer Partnership: A Bridge of Life" and "Consumer-Producer Partnership: A Bond of Life." Together with the representative directors of each district, Mayor Sano traveled from eastern Hokkaido, where dairy farming and field crops are the norm, to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyushu, Okinawa, and Taiwan, spreading the value of Hokuryu. I believe this is the most important element in my role as mayor.
Mayor Morimoto is remembered for his 28 years as mayor over seven terms. Secondly, he built a dam in Hokuryu Town at the request of Goto Miohachi and Matsuwara Sakuzo. Secondly, he abandoned plans to develop a ski resort. If this plan had gone ahead, Hokuryu Town would not exist today. Thirdly, 36 years ago, the agricultural cooperative, agricultural committee, Hokuryu Town, and land improvement district all came together, and Mayor Morimoto himself declared Hokuryu Town "a town that declares itself committed to safe food production to protect the lives and health of its citizens." No other town in Japan has made such a declaration.
Mr. Sano always had a strong desire to pass on the spirit of these ancestors and to convey the pride of Hokuryu to as many people as possible. I have heard the words of Mr. Goto Misaohachi hundreds of times: "In important positions, do not seek status, honor, or money." I am sure that Mr. Sano will remain in my memory forever as a true leader. As Mr. Sano is still young, I hope that he will convey this message to as many townspeople as possible.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sano! Cheers!!!" said Mr. Kikura.
The celebration
The venue was filled with a friendly atmosphere throughout the event, with participants smiling and engaging in lively conversation as they heartily congratulated Mr. Sano on receiving the award.
Three cheers: Junichi Fukase, Chairman of the Hokuryu Land Improvement District
"Mayor Sano always called me 'Jun-chan, Jun-chan,' and I was very grateful for his kindness. I thought I was the only one who was special, but after hearing Mayor Sasaki's words earlier, I heard that he calls everyone by their first names, and I felt a little disappointed (laughs).
What would make us happiest is for Mr. Sano to be able to do what he loves and enjoy the rest of his life. We really want him to enjoy himself, and we hope his wife will also enjoy doing all sorts of things.
I would like to conclude the event with three cheers, wishing the Sano family continued success and happiness for all those in attendance. "Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!"
Farewell and closing
At the end of the celebration, Mr. and Mrs. Sano saw each participant off and expressed their gratitude to them.
This honorable medal is awarded by His Majesty the Emperor in recognition of his many years of outstanding achievements and accomplishments!
With boundless respect, gratitude, and prayers, we extend to Mr. Yutaka Sano and Ms. Tomoko for receiving the glorious and honorable Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays.
Yutaka Sano and his career history
Date of birth: April 1951
Educational background
March 31, 1970 Graduated from Numata High School in Hokkaido
Elected office history
- Mayor of Hokuryu Town from February 22, 2012 to February 21, 2016
- February 22, 2016 - February 21, 2020 Mayor of Hokuryu Town
- February 22, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Mayor of Hokuryu Town
Civil service career
- April 1, 1970: Started working at Hokuryu Town Hall
- April 1, 1970 - March 31, 1974 Hokuryu Town Industry Division, Agriculture Policy Section
- April 1, 1974 - March 31, 1977 Hokuryu Town Construction Division, Forestry Section
- April 1, 1977 - April 10, 1983 Social Education Section, Hokuryu Town Board of Education
- April 11, 1983 - April 30, 1987: Chief of the Agriculture Policy Section, Industry Division, Hokuryu Town
- May 1, 1987 - March 31, 1992: Chief of the Finance Section and Chief of the Traffic Safety Section of the General Affairs Division of Hokuryu Town
- April 1, 1992 - September 30, 1996 Chief of General Affairs and Taxation, Hokuryu Town
- October 1, 1996 - March 31, 1998 Assistant Director of the Planning Division and Planning Section Chief of Hokuryu Town
- April 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999 Assistant Director of the Planning and Finance Division, Hokuryu Town
- July 1, 1999 - March 31, 2001: Head of the Planning and Finance Division of Hokuryu Town
- April 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003: Head of the Agriculture Policy Division of Hokuryu Town
- July 1, 2003 - February 28, 2004: Director of the Hokuryu Town Industry Division
- March 1, 2004 - March 31, 2007 Deputy Mayor of Hokuryu Town
- April 1, 2007 - February 28, 2008 Deputy Mayor of Hokuryu Town
- March 1, 2008 - December 15, 2011 Deputy Mayor of Hokuryu Town
Organization history
- August 26, 2015 - February 21, 2024 Member of the Kita Sorachi Healthcare and Welfare Area Cooperation Promotion Council
- February 22, 2012 - February 21, 2024 Member of the Ishikari River Flood Control Promotion Association
- February 22, 2012 - March 31, 2020 Member of Fukagawa District Fire Union Assembly
- April 1, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Deputy Manager of Fukagawa District Fire Union
- February 22, 2012 - March 31, 2019 Member of the Kita Sorachi Sanitation Center Association
- April 1, 2019 - February 21, 2024 Vice President of the Kita Sorachi Sanitation Center Association
- February 22, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Kitasorachi Sanitation Facilities Association Member
- February 22, 2012 - February 21, 2020 Deputy Director of Kitasorachi Water Supply Corporation
- March 19, 2013 - February 21, 2024 Vice President of the Kita Sorachi Area School Lunch Association
- March 22, 2018 - June 16, 2019 Audit Committee Member, Kita-Sorachi Regional Development Council
- June 17, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Representative of the Chairman of the Northern Sorachi Area Promotion Council
- February 22, 2012 - February 21, 2024 Member of the Sorachi Education Center Union Council
- February 22, 2012 - February 21, 2024 Vice President of the Chubu and Kita-Sorachi Regional Waste Management Association
- June 14, 2019 - October 13, 2020 Auditor of the Sorachi Regional Branch of the Hokkaido National Health Insurance Association
- May 11, 2012 - June 6, 2019 Auditor of the Sorachi Regional Branch of the Hokkaido National Health Insurance Association
- June 7, 2019 - October 13, 2020 Vice Branch Manager of the Sorachi Regional Branch of the Hokkaido National Health Insurance Association
- October 14, 2020 - February 21, 2024 Chief of the Sorachi Regional Branch of the Hokkaido National Health Insurance Association
- June 21, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Director of the Hokkaido National Health Insurance Association
- January 17, 2018 - February 21, 2020 Councilor of the Hokkaido Flood Control and Sabo Coast Project Promotion Alliance
- June 1, 2015 - February 21, 2020 Director, Hokkaido Water Source Forest Afforestation Council
- May 30, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Chairman of the Hokkaido Water Source Forestry Council
- February 26, 2021 - February 21, 2020 Deputy Branch Manager, Sorachi Branch, Hokkaido Federation of Land Improvement Business Associations
- June 30, 2022 - February 21, 2024 Board member of the Hokkaido Land Improvement Association, Hokkaido Japanese-Style Direct Payment Promotion Council
- March 24, 2021 - February 21, 2020 Director of Hokkaido Land Improvement Business Association Federation
- June 17, 2021 - February 21, 2020 Standing Deliberation Committee Member of Hokkaido Agricultural Council General Incorporated Association
- June 17, 2021 - February 21, 2020 Director of Hokkaido Agricultural Council, General Incorporated Association
- July 1, 2020 - February 21, 2024 Member of the Hokkaido Agricultural Public Corporation's Human Resource Development Committee
- September 7, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Member of Hokkaido Agricultural Corporation Executive Compensation Council
- June 25, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Director of Hokkaido Agricultural Corporation
- June 30, 2019 - February 23, 2021 Director of the Sorachi Regional Comprehensive Development Promotion Association
- February 24, 2021 - February 21, 2024 Vice Chairman of the Sorachi Regional Comprehensive Development Promotion Association
- May 12, 2019 - August 21, 2020 Auditor of the Sorachi Town and Village Council
- August 22, 2020 - February 8, 2024 Chairman of the Sorachi Town and Village Association
- May 22, 2019 - January 31, 2020 Audit Committee Member of the Hokkaido Municipal Fund Association
- July 26, 2020 - January 31, 2020 Hokkaido Municipality Notes Fund Management Committee, Fund Cooperative
- May 22, 2019 - January 31, 2022 Member of the Hokkaido Municipal Fund Association Council
- December 14, 2020 - November 30, 2022 Councilor of the Hokkaido Municipal Employee Welfare Association
- October 8, 2020 - November 30, 2022 Hokkaido Municipal Employees Mutual Aid Association Short-Term Welfare and Welfare Project Management Committee Member
- October 8, 2020 - November 30, 2020 Hokkaido Municipal Employees Mutual Aid Association Member
- August 22, 2020 - February 21, 2024 Member of the Hokkaido Municipal General Affairs Union Council
- June 12, 2023 - February 21, 2024 Audit Committee Member, Hokkaido Municipal General Affairs Association
- August 22, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Director of Hokkaido Administration Association
- February 26, 2014 - February 21, 2020 Director, Hokkaido National Land Survey Promotion Council
- May 27, 2019 - September 14, 2020 Councilor, Hokkaido Municipal Development Foundation
- September 15, 2020 - February 21, 2024 Director of the Hokkaido Municipal Development Foundation
- May 23, 2020 - September 28, 2020 Member of Hokkaido Town and Village Association Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Standing Committee
- April 22, 2021 - May 30, 2020 Vice-chairman of Hokkaido Town and Village Association Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Standing Committee
- April 1, 2022 - February 21, 2024 Committee member for the Hokkaido Town and Village Association's Town and Village Burdens Committee
- May 10, 2020 - February 21, 2020 Director of Hokkaido Town and Village Association
- September 29, 2020 - April 22, 2022 Vice Chairman of the Hokkaido Towns and Villages Association
- May 31, 2023 - February 21, 2024 Vice Chairman of the Hokkaido Towns and Villages Association
reward and punishment
- January 28, 1981: National Association of Towns and Villages Award for Local Government Merit (Mayor)
- March 28, 2024: Hokkaido Land Improvement Association Special Achievement Award
- May 17, 2024: Hokuryu Town General Town Merit Award
- December 17, 2024: Hokkaido Social Contribution Award (Municipal Merit Award)
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