Promoting Nayoro Through Basketball: Sports International Exchange Officer Maketo Shares Vision with Mayor Kato
Canadian basketball instructor Maketo Binzangi, working as Nayoro's Sports International Exchange Officer, discussed his vision for promoting basketball and international exchange in the city with Mayor Kato.
Nayoro Shirakaba Country Club Opening Celebration Festa
Nayoro Shirakaba Country Club celebrates its opening with a festa featuring golf experiences, sports activities, free club rentals, and live acoustic music.
Learning Japanese Traditional Culture: Tea Ceremony Class at Nakanayoro Elementary School with Instructor Itoh from Gyokusen Enshu School
Nakanayoro Elementary School held a tea ceremony class where students learned about traditional Japanese culture under the instruction of Sachiko Itoh from the Gyokusen Enshu school.
"Because I Love This Culture" - Passing Down Over a Century of Dance Tradition: Kazuren Lion Dance Practice Reaches Final Stages Before Shimotayori Shrine Festival on the 6th
The traditional Kazuren Lion Dance, with over 100 years of history, is being prepared by community members for the Shimotayori Shrine Festival on the 6th, though the preservation group faces challenges in securing enough successors.
Shimotayoro Shrine Festival: Presentation of Furenren Lion Dance
The Furenren Lion Dance, a 118-year-old cultural tradition designated as Nayoro City's Cultural Property No. 1, will be performed at Shimotayoro Shrine's annual festival.
Otani Recognized Childcare Center: All Children Learn Life-Saving Four Postures and Disaster Prevention at Safety Education Class
Nayoro Otani Recognized Childcare Center held a disaster prevention and traffic safety education class on August 31st with participation from all 88 children, taught by Nayoro Police Station.
Free Research Presentations Held at Nakanayoro Elementary School, Including "Skeleton Egg" Project
Nakanayoro Elementary School in Nayoro held a free research presentation event on August 28th, where all students presented their projects including creative science experiments.
Fuuren One-Coin Market and More on September 12: "Fuuren Machinaka Marche" with Stamp Rally in Shopping District
Fuuren Machinaka Marche, a shopping district event featuring a stamp rally and one-coin market, will be held on September 12 in Nayoro city.
Asahi University of Education 2nd Year Students Conduct Arithmetic Classes at Nakanayoro Elementary School - Rural Education Internship with Student Interaction
Hokkaido University of Education second-year students conducted a five-day rural education internship at Nakanayoro Elementary School, teaching classes and interacting with local students.
Shimokawa Certified Childcare Center 'Kodomonomori' Enjoys Portable Shrine Carrying and Games at 'Festival Pretend Play'
Shimokawa's 'Kodomonomori' childcare center held its annual festival pretend play event on the 27th, where children and parents enjoyed traditional activities like shrine carrying and games.
Nayoro's Yamamoto Kazuha Wins Silver at World Unicycling Championship UNICON 22
Kazuha Yamamoto from Nayoro, Hokkaido earned second place in the women's freestyle solo unicycling competition at the UNICON 22 World Championship held in Austria in July-August.
Nayoro Young Fire Prevention Festival: Children Experience Water Spraying, Smoke, and Fire Extinguishing
Children in Nayoro participated in a fire prevention festival where they gained practical experience and knowledge about fire safety through interactive demonstrations.
Nayoro Municipal Hospital Sends 5 Medical Staff to Kumamoto as JMAT Members to Support Earthquake Victims
Nayoro Municipal Hospital dispatched a five-member medical team to Kumamoto on January 26 to provide disaster relief and healthcare support as part of JMAT activities in affected areas.
Shimokawa: Exchange Through Sightseeing and Dancing - Junior High School Students Visit from Gujo City
Junior high students from Gujo City in Gifu Prefecture visited Shimokawa Town for three days of cultural exchange and discussion about community development.
Care Cafe Nayoro Explores Support Methods with Healthcare Professionals
Care Cafe Nayoro held its collaborative meeting on January 21st with 54 participants from various sectors to discuss support strategies and share professional case studies.
Middle, High School, and University Students Unite Across Generations in Dance Collaboration Public Practice
Students from middle school through university participated in public dance practice sessions in Nayoro to prepare for an art and culture event scheduled for September 12.
Nayoro Industrial Festival: Local Produce Sales and Diverse Programs Attract Large Crowds; Traditional Mochi Throwing Uses 300kg
Nayoro's 48th Industrial Festival showcased local agricultural products and traditional entertainment with mochi throwing using 300kg of mochi at Asaeshima Park.
Nayoro Piyashiri University Students Exchange with Nishisho Elementary School
Twenty-three students from Nayoro Piyashiri University visited Nayoro Nishi Elementary School to exchange and interact with elementary school students.
Nayoro Municipal General Hospital Introduces Advanced MICS Heart Surgery - Minimally Invasive Procedures Now Available Locally in Kamikawa Region
Nayoro Municipal General Hospital has successfully introduced MICS (minimally invasive cardiac surgery), enabling local patients to receive advanced heart surgery without traveling to distant specialized centers.
Ritom Piano School Students Win Awards at Mainichi Children's Piano Competition
Two Grade 1 students from Ritom Piano School won awards at the 45th Mainichi Children's Piano Competition Finals.
"Self-Study Room with ALT" Brings Together 22 Participants Over Two Days for Learning and Games
A self-study room featuring an ALT was held twice at a Nayoro facility, attracting 22 young participants who engaged in homework and games with language instructors.
NOOK SHARK DIRT HOLIC Autumn is Nayoro!
A free dirt bike experience event featuring professional riders, with free kids' activities and admission in Nayoro on September 12.
Nayoro Junior High School Celebrates Opening of New Campus with Ceremony
Nayoro Junior High School held an opening ceremony for its new campus on September 21st, with students looking forward to their education in the modern facility.
Nayoro East Junior High School Celebrates New Campus Opening with Relocation Ceremony
Nayoro East Junior High School officially opened its new campus on January 21st, replacing a 1981-built facility that no longer met seismic safety standards.
Nayoro Piyashiri Jukendo Youth Team Wins National Championships - Tani and Ishiyama Brothers Achieve Victory
Nayoro Piyashiri Jukendo Youth Team members won multiple championships at national jukendo tournaments, with Tani winning at the All Japan Youth tournament and the Ishiyama brothers winning at the National High School tournament.
Nayoro Junior High School Soft Tennis Pair Advances to National Tournament
Two third-year students from Nayoro Junior High School qualified for the national soft tennis tournament after finishing third in the Hokkaido regional competition.
Chuo University Students Propose Unique Tourism Initiatives Including 'Resident Trading Cards'
Chuo University interns presented tourism promotion proposals for Nayoro, including creative initiatives like resident trading cards.
Kids Camp & Touring in Northern Hokkaido: Experiencing Nature with Participants from Bifuka and Teshikaga
A kids camping and touring event showcasing Northern Hokkaido's nature through outdoor activities took place from the 13th to 16th at Bifuka Island Campground.
1,200 People Enjoy Remaining Summer at Nayoro Citizens Bon Odori Festival
Approximately 1,200 residents of Nayoro participated in the annual Citizens Bon Odori Festival on August 14th, celebrating summer with traditional dancing in yukata and costumes.
Nayoro-Suginami Children's Exchange Program: Elementary School Students Visit Suginami Ward, Experience Disney and Tanabata Festival
Students from Nayoro City visited Suginami Ward, Tokyo for an 8-day exchange program featuring sightseeing at Disney and the Tanabata Festival.
Community Gathers to Deepen Memories: Smiles Spread on Summer Night at Fuuren "Human Touch Bon Odori" Festival
The 22nd Human Touch Bon Odori Festival drew community members to Fuuren Station Front Street on the 12th, featuring traditional bon odori dancing, costume performances, and a beer garden.
Kei Murai Wins Nayoro Shimbun Cup Golf Tournament
Kei Murai won the 48th Nayoro Shimbun Cup Golf Tournament held on March 11 at Nayoro Birch Country Club with 47 participants.
Shimokawa Shrine Festival Brings Energy to Town with Main Portable Shrine Procession and Student Performances
The Shimokawa Shrine Festival held its main event on December 8th with 200 people processing a 400kg portable shrine through town in traditional style.
Furen Children's Club Enjoys Games at Annual Summer Recreation Event
Furen Children's Club held its annual Summer Recreation 2026 on July 7th, where 29 children enjoyed outdoor games and shaved ice.
Stamina Building in Nature-Rich Nayoro: Tonden RC Holds Annual Summer Camp with Hill Sprints and Children's Sumo
Tonden RC's junior athletes completed their annual Nayoro summer training camp at Nayoro Health Forest from August 3-6, engaging in stamina-building exercises in a nature-rich setting.
Nayoro Sunflower Festival 2026 Opens; Expectations High for Plant Growth Before Blooming
Nayoro Sunflower Festival 2026 has commenced at Hokkaido Sunpillar Park from August 8-23, with sunflowers still in early stages and growth anticipated.
Junior Sports Group and Farmers Partner for Food Education Initiative - Young Athletes Harvest Pumpkins
Junior sports teams partnered with local farmers to harvest pumpkins as a pilot food education and agricultural collaboration program.
Cheers and Cries Echo from the Dohyo at Nayoro Sumo Association's "Wanpaku Sumo Tournament"
The Nayoro Sumo Association held a children's sumo tournament featuring baby crying sumo on the 5th at the Sports Center, with professional sumo wrestlers as special guests.
Nayoro Shrine Annual Festival Main Event Features Sacred Palanquin Procession with Traditional Elegance and Enthusiasm
Nayoro Shrine's annual sacred palanquin procession on July 5th brought traditional elegance and vibrant energy to the city, with enthusiastic young carriers and festive street vendors celebrating summer.
Summer Cup Elementary School Volleyball Tournament: 66 Teams from Across Hokkaido Compete
The 6th Summer Cup All-Hokkaido Elementary School Volleyball Tournament drew 66 teams to compete at Nayoro's Sports Center on August 1-2.
Support for Foreign Language Education: Spivak Dina Commissioned as Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad Member
Spivak Dina has been appointed to the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad to advance foreign language education and international exchange in the region.
Nayoro Junior High School First-Year Student Kaede Nagao Wins Hokkaido Judo Championship, Advances to Nationals with Signature Harai Goshi Technique
Kaede Nagao, a first-year student at Nayoro Junior High School, won the Hokkaido Judo Championship and earned her place at the national competition.
Club Activity Open School at Nayoro High School - 121 Elementary and Junior High Students Experience Competitive Sports
Nayoro High School hosted a club activity open school event with 121 young students experiencing various competitive sports to promote continued sports engagement.
Nayoro Soccer Club Advances Through Dohoku District Preliminary Round; U-10 Qualifies for All-Hokkaido Tournament for 5th Consecutive Year, U-12 for 4th Consecutive Year
Nayoro Soccer Club's U-10 and U-12 teams have qualified for the All-Hokkaido Tournament after advancing through the Dohoku district preliminary round, with U-10 making it for the 5th consecutive year and U-12 for the 4th consecutive year.
Yamazaki from Nayoro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Circle Wins Hokkaido Championship in Adult Blue Belt Division
Yamazaki from Nayoro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Circle won the Hokkaido Championship in the adult blue belt division.
Blueberry Harvesting and Mochi-Making Experience: Nayoro City and Suginami Ward Children's Exchange Event with Delicious Strawberry Daifuku
Children from Nayoro City and Suginami Ward participated in a joint exchange event including blueberry harvesting, mochi-making, and strawberry daifuku tasting.
Saroma Lake 100km Ultramarathon: Ohara Completes 20th Finish, Urayama Achieves Second Completion
Ohara completed the Saroma Lake 100km Ultramarathon for the 20th time, while Urayama finished for the second time.
Women's Team Achieves 4th Place, Best Result in North Hokkaido at Hokkaido Trampoline Championship
The Fuuren Trampoline Association's women's team achieved 4th place at the 48th Hokkaido Trampoline Championship held in Kushiro on July 4-5.
Welcoming 16 Elementary School Students from Suginami Ward: Nayoro City-Suginami Ward Children's Exchange Program Opens
Nayoro City welcomes 16 elementary school students from Tokyo's Suginami Ward for a cultural exchange program aimed at creating meaningful memories and strengthening ties between the two regions.
Taiwan National Sun Yat-sen University Students Exchange with Nayoro High School Students
Nayoro High School hosts a cultural and educational exchange with students from Taiwan's National Sun Yat-sen University and a Lindsey exchange student, with results to be presented on November 27.