Tuesday, January 27, 2026
We would like to introduce an article (dated January 26th) published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) entitled "Union established in Hokuriku to resolve labor shortages: Rice planting, snow removal, etc. businesses collaborate as town expands side job system."
![To alleviate labor shortages, Hokuryu establishes a union for rice planting, snow removal, and other businesses. Town expands side job system. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/10013b33770c10e8cf6b9f2090d21f34.jpg)
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