Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), has published an article (dated July 22nd) entitled "Takahashi leads in 19 cities and towns in the Sorachi region - Analysis of votes in the House of Councillors election; Katsube, in second place, wins in four cities and towns, as conservative voters turn away from the LDP" which we would like to introduce to you.
In the article, it says,Hokuryu Town"It won the most votes in the region, and was the most popular candidate in the region."
![Takahashi leads in 19 cities and towns in the Sorachi region, analysis of House of Councillors election votes. Katsube comes in second, winning four cities and towns, as conservative voters turn away from the LDP. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/3b67a3cbdbe867e9d926a2e9916e4389.jpg)
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![Voter turnout in Sorachi region for House of Councillors election: 61.04% in 23 cities and towns, higher than previous election [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-23-8.12.29-375x260.jpg)
![Students at Hokuryu Junior High School try swimming fully clothed in preparation for water accidents [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-24-7.15.35-375x269.jpg)