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Hokuryu Town l Regional revitalizer

Regional Revitalization 2.0 as seen by "regional revitalization people"

January 13, 2026

"If there are no people, we need a system to help them grow" - The "Lab Concept" was launched to create a system to generate "small businesses" [Hokuryu Town l Regional Revitalization Person]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026

"We have money, but we don't have people." How to spend 2 billion yen in a town of 1,600 people. The joyful cries and determination of the town hall with the largest budget in Japan [Hokuryu Town l Regional Revitalization Person]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026

Why a town of 1,600 people is looking for 1,600 fellow workers. This epic challenge began with the honesty of one employee. [Hokuryu Town l Regional Revitalization Person]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Nice to meet you, I'm "Related Population No. 1." With a population of 1,600 and a town development budget of 2 billion yen, I'll be sharing the frank story of Hokuryu Town's struggle for survival.

January 13, 2026

Nice to meet you, I'm "Related Population No. 1." With a population of 1,600 and a town development budget of 2 billion yen, I'll be sharing the frank story of Hokuryu Town's struggle to survive. [Hokuryu Town l Regional Revitalizer]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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.
March activity schedule　April activity schedule

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

Overview of Hokuryu Town

Hokuryu Town Map

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❂ Area: 159 km²
❂ Population: 1,553 people[Compared to previous month: ±0 】
❂ Household:763 households[Compared to previous month: + 2 】
(March 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

Hokuryu Town Homepage

New local public transportation service launched (R7 10.1.)

Demand & Scheduled Route

Hokuryu Town introduction page

Hokuryu Town introduction page

Hokuryu Town Hometown Tax

❂ Furunavi
❂ Hometown Choice

❂ Rakuten Market

❂ ANA

❂ Saison

❂ Satofull