Located in Tokachi, Hokkaido, Hiroo Town is blessed with a combination of ocean, mountains, and rivers, and is rich in delicious foods such as shishamo ducks and hairy crabs! A pamphlet "move to PIRUY" was published in April 2023 to convey the charms of Hiroo Town. I, Maya Nakamura, the chief editor of this pamphlet, which can be read like a magazine, will tell you about its charms.

Maya Nakamura, who actually moved to Hiroo one year ago, was in charge of planning and editing.

Hiroo is a town with kind people and full of nature. A town with a lot of potential.

move to PIRUY" introduces the voices of a diverse range of immigrants, including a high school student who actually moved to Hiroo Town and loves fishing, a woman who married a fisherman, and even people who chose to live in two locations for hunting. The 20 pages of the book provide detailed, real-life information on what kind of people work and live in this town.

The jobs introduced, such as cattle trimmer and forestry, are available for hands-on experience upon request◎.

The book was produced based on "move to PIRUY's" own experiences and is packed with information that cannot be found by searching on the Internet. I moved to Hiroo Town from Tokyo to hunt, and everyone is working hard to achieve their own dreams. Hiroo-cho is rich in nature, the people are kind, and the food is delicious, so there is something different and interesting about Hiroo-cho than Tokyo.

My motto is to have fun when I go out for interviews! Photo taken at Kikuchi Farm

A chance to learn about real life in Hiroo Town

In addition to the voices of the migrants, the magazine also includes information on Hiroo's unique support measures for migrants, such as scholarship exemptions and support for starting a business, information on zero yen housing, a noodle factory seeking a successor, and information on Hiroo's gourmet cuisine. In addition, the magazine introduces a home-cooked meal prepared by Hiroo's mother, who is an excellent cook, served to us in between interviews.

The supermarket "Fuse" in Hiroo-cho is kind of emo!

Everyday lunch is a symbol of Hiroo-cho. Sculpin soup and boiled baba flounder.

Where can I get "move to PIRUY"?

Move to PIRUY" can be obtained at facilities such as Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, Obihiro Station, and Obihiro Racecourse, as well as for free at "Dosanko Plaza" in Yurakucho and "Kitchin Haco" in Nezu in Tokyo, "Paul Star Hotel" and "Seesaw Books" in Sapporo, and at underground pedestrian spaces. You can also get it for free at the Paulstar Hotel and Seesaw Books in Sapporo. If you would like to read the book or have it installed, please contact us and we will be happy to send it to you.

Hiroo-cho Corner of Hotel Paulstar Sapporo

It is fun to travel and visit rural areas for fun, but when it comes to moving to a new town, the hurdle is immediately raised! That is why we thought it was essential for people to get to know the town first. First, please pick up a copy of "move to PIRUY" and get to know Hiroo Town by reading it at home at your leisure!

Designers, photographers, and other members involved in the production of this PIRUY