NEWS
Welcome Reception for G8 Outreach Session Nations and International Organization
On the evening of the 8th, a reception was held to welcome the leaders of nations other than G8, like China and South Korea, who were visiting Sapporo.
Russo-Japanese Heads Meet. And the Effect on Former Island Inhabitants
On the evening of the 8th, a Russo-Japanese summit was held where the leaders shared an understanding to continue top-level negotiations toward resolving the problem of the Northern Territories.
Welcomed with YOSAKOI Dance
On the opening evening the 7th of the Hokkaido Toyako Summit, a program was held to welcome the heads of state.
People's Summit Starts
"People's Summit" focusing on poverty in developing countries started today.
The Summit Is Here At Last
The Hokkaido Toyako Summit will start this afternoon. Live broadcast from Toyako Town
Four More Days: City Under Heightened Security Level
With the Toyako Summit just 4 days away, security has tightened and is beginning to affect the lives of citizens.
New DMV Model Completed
The new model of a dual mode vehicle (DMV) to be unveiled at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit is now ready.
Tightening Security for the Summit
The Summit is just a week away.
Security and training are toughening up, and the Hokkaido Police Headquarters has revealed that the officers will number 21,000 strong at its peak.
Accommodation Site for NGOs Set Up in Tohbetsu Town
Tohbetsu Town of Ishikari County has now been decided as the accommodation site for the Japanese and foreign NGOs convening for the Hokkaido Toyako Summit.
Traditional Ainu Ceremony in Prayer of Summit Success
Kamuinomi, the traditional prayer ceremony of the Ainu people, was conducted on June 21st to pray for the success of the Summit next month in Toyako Town.
Fire Drill at Summit Venue Hotel
A fire drill was held at the Windsor Hotel Toya, the main venue for the Hokkaido Toyako Summit next month.
Preview Tasting Before the Shiribeshi "Foods" PR Event
An event promoting the local "foods" of Shiribeshi region is planned to coincide with the July Hokkaido Toyako Summit. To preceed the event, on June 8th a preview tasting for the parties concerned was held at Makkari, the village adjacent to Rusutsu where the International Medial Center is located.