An event for people considering a new life in Hokkaido, "Hokkaido Local Relocation Recommendations 2025 in Sapporo" will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025. 17 unique towns in Hokkaido will gather, and it will be a valuable opportunity to hear real information about relocation, such as work, housing, and child-rearing, directly.

This event is recommended not only for those considering moving to Hokkaido, but also for those who are curious about what rural life in Hokkaido is actually like.

A comprehensive program to resolve your immigration questions!

Moving to a new area can bring with it worries and questions, such as "I don't know which area is right for me," or "How do I find work and housing?" This event will have a variety of programs, including consultation booths for each local government, seminars where you can learn tips for moving, and roundtable discussions where you can hear real stories from parents who have actually moved to a new area.

"What kind of life awaits me if I move to this town?" This is the perfect opportunity to expand on that imagination!

11:00-17:00 "Individual consultation booth" where you can talk directly with local government officials

Representatives from 17 local governments in Hokkaido (Kamikawa Town, Kimobetsu Town, Kuriyama Town, Shimizu Town, Shimokawa Town, Shiraoi Town, Shinhidaka Town, Sobetsu Town, Date City, Tsurui Village, Teshikaga Town, Naganuma Town, Nayoro City, Niseko Town, Fukagawa City, Mikasa City, Memuro Town) will participate! You can hear directly from representatives of each town about their characteristics and real information about work, housing, and life. (Last admission is at 16:30)

11:30-12:00 "Seminar on what to know before moving" where you can learn tips for moving

In fact, the people who run "Immigration Recommendations" are people who have many years of experience as migration coordinators in the city. They use their experience to create a "Migration Guide" that clearly explains what you need to know when considering and implementing a migration.

13:00-13:30 "Rural Child Rearing Roundtable for Moms and Dads" to learn about raising children in the countryside

"I dream of living in the countryside, but what is it like raising children there?" This roundtable will answer such questions. Moms and dads who have actually moved to rural areas and are raising children there will talk candidly about the reality of raising children.

14:00-14:30 A unique Hokkaido event: "Mochi-maki (sweets-throwing)" *Only for those who apply in advance

In Hokkaido, there is a custom of "mochi-maki" (scattering of rice cakes) not only when building a house, but also at local festivals. This time, not only rice cakes will be scattered, but also sweets brought by each local government.

15:30-16:00 "Volunteer Seminar & Job Introduction" for those interested in becoming a local revitalization volunteer

There are currently over 1,000 "Regional Revitalization Volunteers" active in Hokkaido as a way to start working in the local community. This seminar will introduce the structure and work content of the Regional Revitalization Volunteers, as well as job information for each town, for those who are wondering "What do volunteers actually do?"

If you are considering moving from Sapporo to any city in Hokkaido, this is for you!

You can participate on the day without applying in advance, but if you apply in advance, you can participate in the "mochi-throwing" (sweets-throwing) and the first 100 people will receive a video titled "5 Basic Steps for Moving to Hokkaido that You Can Use Right Now." If you are interested in living in a town like this in Hokkaido, start by gathering information. Why not take this opportunity to talk directly with local governments in the prefecture, held in Sapporo?

Hokkaido Local Migration Recommendations 2025 in Sapporo

■Date and time: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00-17:00 ■ Venue: Kaderu 2.7 Large Conference Room (4th floor, Hokkaido Citizens' Activity Center Building, 7-chome, Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) ■ Participation fee: Free ■ Organizer: General Incorporated Association Immigration Advice ■ Cooperation: Domingo ■Pre-application: Please fill in the necessary information on this application form and apply.