• December 12, 2025

[Hokuryu Town Children's Assembly] 11 elementary school students who are creating the future. A soulful dialogue between adults and children.

Friday, December 12, 2025 On Thursday, December 11, the "2025 Hokuryu Town Children's Assembly" opened in the snow-covered Hokuryu Town Assembly Hall. Eleven sixth-graders from Shinryu Elementary School gave a sharp discussion on the town's challenges, including ski resort utilization, brown bear countermeasures, and accommodations.

  • December 12, 2025

On a snowy night, I'm grateful for the steering wheel that carries my life. Hokuryu Town's local public transportation "Himawari" connects me to a safe journey home

Friday, December 12, 2025. On a snowy December night, the inside of a local public transport "Himawari" train was heading from Takikawa Station to Hokuryu Town. With visibility obscured, the driver's back held the wheel, exuding a strong sense of responsibility as he protected the lives of six people, including high school students. […]

  • December 11, 2025

A warm and heartwarming winter day: Hokuryu Town Physical Disability Welfare Association holds "Gorokke Tournament and Training Session"

Wednesday, December 11, 2025 On Tuesday, December 9, the Hokuryu Town Association for the Welfare of the Physically Disabled held a "Gorokke Tournament" at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. After enjoying the heated competition with the members, we went to the restaurant Mukohi […]