Hokuryu Town Portal

Sorachi Sunflower, a family association for people with early-onset dementia
  • May 28, 2025

Empathy is the motivation for early-onset dementia: A year has passed since the launch of the Sunagawa community group, which also offers opportunities for people with dementia to talk only with their families [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Early-onset Dementia: Encouraging Empathy: One Year Since the Launch of the Sunagawa Community Group, Also Offering Spaces for Individuals and Family Members to Discuss" on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website (5 […]

Read more
Hokuryu Town related information
  • May 28, 2025

The Sorachi Regional Development Bureau awarded the Food Hygiene Award to Mr. Okino and the Outstanding Store to "Lille" [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article (dated May 24) titled "Okino-san Awarded Outstanding Contribution, Lille Awarded Excellent Store: Sorachi Regional Bureau Receives Food Hygiene Award." [...]

Read more
Treasures of Hokuryu Town
  • May 26, 2025

What kind of tree is this? A heart tree!

On Monday, May 26, 2025, the question "What kind of tree is this? A curious tree" was the "Heart Tree"! This large tree sprouts a fresh green in the spring, changes its appearance throughout the seasons, and stands there quietly and dignified. Its appearance is so refreshing that it is a pleasure to gaze upon it from afar.

Read more