National Jun 9, 2016

Hokkaido temple seeks to rediscover the spirit of community

by Yuzo Suwa

A Buddhist temple in Nemuro, Hokkaido, is seeking to redefine its role in the community amid a rapid decline in followers. Nemuro Betsuin Temple of the Shin Buddhism Otani sect began a series of meetings with volunteers last June under the moderation of Ryo Yamazaki, ...

Business Apr 27, 2013

Port city Nemuro sets the hook in promoting saury exports to Vietnam

The city of Nemuro, Hokkaido, which boasts the nation's largest saury catches, has been stepping up efforts to export the fish to Vietnam. To expand sales to Southeast Asia, the port city gave a sales pitch to senior Vietnamese officials with the support of the ...