Hokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center

2019
Annual Report

Hokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center(HIECC)History of HIECC
The northern regions concept and the establishment of the Northern Regions Center
The northern regions concept was first introduced in 1971 in the Third-term Hokkaido Comprehensive Development Plan(– 1977), a long-term road map for the development of Hokkaido. This concept aimed to improve Hokkaido’s industrial
economy, the lives of Hokkaido residents and its culture and advance local development suitable to the northern region
through exchanges with the United States, Canada and Northern European countries with highly developed cultures inthe same snowy cold climate as that of Hokkaido. As a body to promote this concept, the Northern Regions ResearchCouncil was established along with the aforementioned comprehensive development plan. The council was approved as
an incorporated body in January 1972, and the Northern Regions Information Center was also established in November
1976. These organizations were developmentally reorganized, and the Northern Regions Center (NRC) was launched in
April 1978. NRC developed wide exchange activities that focus on northern regions as a unique international organization
with think tank, data bank and exchange functions. In July of the same year, the Northern Regions Exchange Foundation
was also established to provide financial support to private exchange programs with northern regions.

Expansion of international exchange and cooperation activities
The marked progress of globalization from the 1990s onward further intensified interdependent relationships in theinternational community, and raised expectations for international cooperation in local communities.
While maintaining existing relationships with northern countries, NRC also partly revised its articles of incorporation in June
1995 to expand the scope of its activities to other regions.
In line with this revision, NRC was entrusted, in April 1996, with the management and operation of HokkaidoInternational Centers (Sapporo, Obihiro), which were established by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
to accept technical trainees from developing countries. NRC also took charge of the Hokkaido Government’s project toaccept technical trainees. In March 1998, NRC was recognized as a Local International Exchange Association (oneorganization for each prefecture or government-designated city) by the Ministry of Home Affairs (the present Ministry of
Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications) to assume a comprehensive and important role ininternational exchange/cooperation in Hokkaido. NRC incorporated the Hokkaido International Exchange Center for
Youth and Women in April 1998, the Hokkaido Overseas Association in July 2006 and the North Pacific Region Advanced
Research Center (NORPAC) in April 2010.

As a comprehensive center for international activities
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its foundation in April of 2008, NRC established a committee to consider the future
direction of NRC. The committee then compiled a report on future goals and activities in response to current demands toposition NRC as a comprehensive center for international activities in Hokkaido.
In the ordinary General Assembly meeting in May 2010, the Northern Regions Exchange Foundation was changed
into the International Exchange Foundation to expand the target areas of exchange programs eligible for financial support
from northern regions to the entire world. In addition, a member system for students was newly established to expand themembership.

Transition into a public interest incorporated association and change of the nameDuring the ordinary General Assembly meeting in May 2011, the proposal to revise its articles of corporation for thetransition into a public interest incorporated association was approved, and the Northern Regions Center transitioned intosuch an association on August 1 of the same year, with the approval of the Hokkaido Governor. The name of the Northern
Regions Center was also changed to the Hokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center (HIECC for short).
Currently, HIECC is actively developing its programs to realize a rich, vigorous regional society through international
exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world, while fulfilling its social responsibility as a public interest
incorporated association.
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History
Northern Regions Research Council established
Approved as an incorporated body by the Prime Minister
Reorganized into the Northern Regions Center
Entrusted with the management and operation of Hokkaido International Centers
Recognized as a Local International Exchange Association by the Minister of Home Affairs
Incorporates the Hokkaido International Exchange Center for Youth and Women
Incorporates the Northern Regions Exchange Foundation
Incorporates the Hokkaido Overseas Association
Takes over the operations of the North Pacific Region Advanced Research CenterTransitions into a public interest incorporated association and changes its name to the Hokkaido International
Exchange and Cooperation Center

Organization
HIECC is a public interest incorporated association consisting of 602 corporate and individual members as of March
31, 2019.
HIECC has a General Assembly consisting of members and a Board of Directors made up of directors
selected in the General Assembly.
President (Representative Director), Vice Presidents and Senior Director (Executive Director) are selected by
the Board of Directors.
In the system to execute the operations of HIECC, the President controls the operations as a representative of
HIECC and the Senior Director takes his/her share of the operations and executes it.
A Secretariat headed by the Director-general is in place as an organization to help execute the operations, andthe Secretariat has three divisions – the Administrative, Exchange/Cooperation and Research divisions.

(Organization)
General Assembly
Auditors
Advisors

Sub Organ
Northern
Regions Center

President(Representative Director)
Board ofDirectors

Senior Director(Chief Executive Officer)(Secretariat)

Director-general

Research Div.

Office)(North Pacific Region
Advanced Research

American Affairs)

Exchange/Cooperation
Div. (Office of South

Administrative Div.

Address: West 7 North 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (Hokkaido Govt. Annex Bldg. 12F)
International Exchange Salon
This salon provides materials relating to international
exchange/cooperation bodies in Hokkaido andelsewhere. Commemorative gifts from overseas
visitors are also exhibited.

Advisors and Executive Officers(As of June 25, 2020)
Advisors
Tetsuji Mizushima
Naomichi Suzuki
Noritoshi Murata
Kotaro Yamaguchi
Takao Tanano
Yoshiro Ito
Executive officers
President
Toshio Sato
Vice Presidents
Ryu Shibata
Yoshihiro Sekihachi
Yasuhiro Tsuji
Kazuko Nakata
Vice President and SeniorDirector
Masahiro Echizen
Directors
Susumu EgashiraShuji Ochiai
Masanori Kasahara
Yoshinori Kato
Megumi Kawabata
Hiroaki Kitano
Hidenori Kuroda
Sueki Sato
Tatsuo Shibata
Shozo Suetsugu
Miho Suzuki
Hideo Seo
Seiroku Takizawa
Tatsuro Terauchi
Toyoaki Negishi
Michimasa Hashimoto
Masanori Matsui
Tomoyoshi Michishita
Masao Morimoto
Takashi Yokoyama
Masaaki Yoshizawa
Takashi Watanabe
Auditors
Keiichi Ueda
Kazuhiko Sakamoto

Director-general, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Hokkaido Governor
Speaker, Hokkaido Legislative Assembly
President, Hokkaido Association of City Mayors
President, Hokkaido Association of Towns and Villages
Director-general, United Nations Association of Japan, Hokkaido Head
OfficeHokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center
Vice Chairman, North Pacific Bank, Ltd.
Chairman, Hokkaido Bank, Ltd.
President, Hokkaido International Trade & Industry Promotion Association
President, Hokkaido Federation of Women’s Organizations

President, Hokkaido Cultural Organization Council
Trustee and Vice-President, Otaru University of Commerce
President, Paraguay Association of Hokkaido
Executive and Vice-President, Hokkaido University
President, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (UHB)
Executive Director and Managing Director, Sapporo International
Communication Plaza Foundation
Managing Director, The Hokkaido Shimbun Press Co., Ltd.
Executive Director, Hokkaido Tourism Organization
President, Hokkaido Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Executive Director, Hokkaido Association of Towns and Villages
Director, Hokkaido Branch, The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
Honorary President, Hokkaido International Women’s Association
Senior Managing Director, Hokkaido Economic Federation
President, Sapporo Trade Association
President, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (HTB)
President, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (STV)
President, Hokkaido Cultural Organization Council
President, Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (TVh)President, Hokkaido Japan-Brazil Association
Chairman, Hokkai-Gakuen
President, Hokkaido Sweden Society
Director-general, Hokkaido Association of City Mayors
President, Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (HBC)

Ueda Keiichi Certified Public Accountant OfficeSenior Director, Hokkaido Sports Association

FY 2018 Business Outline
Holding of Board of Directors and Ordinary General Assembly Meetings
1. 1st Board of Directors meeting, FY 2018
Date and time: May 21 (Mon.), 2018
Place: Hotel Sapporo Garden Palace
Proceedings:○ Approval of the FY 2017 business report and financial statements○ Adoption of a resolution calling for an ordinary General Assembly meeting
2. Ordinary General Assembly meeting, FY 2018
Date and time: June 20 (Wed.), 2018
Place: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Proceedings:○ Approval of the FY 2017 business report and financial statements○ Approval of the FY 2018 business plan and budget○ Appointment of directors and auditors○ Approval of amendments to executive compensation and other rules
3. 2nd Board of Directors meeting, FY 2018
Date and time: June 20 (Wed.), 2018
Place: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
Proceedings:○ Appointment of Vice Presidents and a Vice President and Senior Director○ Approval of delegation of the position of an advisor
4. 3rd Board of Directors meeting, FY 2018
Date and time: March 25 (Mon.), 2019
Place: New Otani Inn Sapporo
Proceedings:○ Approval of the FY 2019 business plan and budget○ Approval of discretionary disposition regarding budget amendments○ Approval of delegation of the position of an advisor

HIECC 40th Anniversary Projects○ As 2018 marked the 40th anniversary of its founding, HIECC sent information to its members and other Hokkaido
residents, and hosted commemorative projects to step up its role as the Local International Exchange Associationin Hokkaido.
1. Commemorative Lecture
October 4 (Thu), International Convention Center Pamir, Sapporo Prince Hotel
Participants: approx. 180
Theme: Children in the World through Photography: Conflict and Disaster Areas
Lecturer: Natsuki Yasuda, photojournalist

2. Commemorative Exchange Meeting
October 4 (Thu.), International Convention Center Pamir, Sapporo Prince Hotel
Participants: approx. 120

3. Multiculturalism Enlightenment Lectures
The birth rate is declining and the population is aging at a faster pace in Hokkaido than anywhere else in Japan.
HIECC held lectures to raise public awareness of foreigners as community members who contribute to regional
development and revitalization, the problems foreigners may face in times of disaster, and Japan’s new system forforeign workers.
(1) July 19 (Thu.), Rumoi
Theme: Development of Communities Friendly to Japanese and Foreigners Alike
Lecturer: Taro Tamura, Representative Director, Institute for Human Diversity Japan(2) February 20 (Wed.), Obihiro (In cooperation with: Tokachi International Association)
Theme: Disaster Preparedness in the Multicultural Era: Preparations for More Foreign Workers
Lecturer: Taro Tamura, Representative Director, Institute for Human Diversity Japan

4. Russian Business Seminar in Hakodate (Co-host: Hakodate City Government)
July 18 (Wed.), Sun Refre Hakodate
 Theme: Overview of Japan-Russia Business
Lecturer: Shinji Yoshimura, HIECC researcher Theme: Realities of Business in Russia
Lecturer: Akihiro Ito, Director, Sales Department, Hokkaido Corporation

5. Dalasinfoniettan Invitation ProjectTo celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sweden, HIECC
joined the Executive Committee for the Invitation of Dalasinfoniettan, a professional chamber orchestra based in
the Dalarna province of Sweden, to hold a joint concert with a citizens’ orchestra and organize various exchange
programs in Hokkaido.
 Period: September 20 (Thu.) – 23 (Sun.); Sapporo, Tobetsu and other municipalities
 Audience: approx. 900 (Sapporo Concert Hall “Kitara”)

6. Music Exchanges with Russia
HIECC supported the 2018 Japan-Russia Joint Concert in Hokkaido, an event hosted by the International Music
Exchange Association and the Hokkaido Government for closer wide-ranging relations and wider inter-regional
exchanges between Japan and Russia. HIECC also arranged visits to a local elementary school and a college by therenowned musicians invited for the concert from European Russia, and organized an event for these musicians tointeract with local musicians. (This project was contracted by the Hokkaido Government.) Period: September 16 (Sun.) – 19 (Wed.) (The concert was held on September 18.)
 Performers: 7
 Audience: Joint Concert: approx. 400; Concert at a local elementary school: approx. 500

Promotion of International Mutual Understanding
1. Lectures and symposiums(1) Convening a lecture on international understanding
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of its founding, HIECC held a lecture to promote international
understanding among its members and other Hokkaido residents.
October 4 (Thu.), International Convention Center Pamir, Sapporo Prince Hotel
Participants: approx. 180
Theme: Children in the World through Photography: Conflict and Disaster Areas
Lecturer: Natsuki Yasuda, photojournalist(2) Convening northern regions seminars
HIECC partnered with other organizations to organize seminars on the industrial economies and lifestyles ofnorthern countries for even better regional development in Hokkaido.
1st Seminar: June 27 (Wed.), Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (a.k.a. Akarenga)
Participants: approx. 90
Theme: Lifestyles and Culture of the Cree, the Largest Indigenous Population in Canada (HIECC 40th Anniversary
Project)
Lecturer: Bertie Wapachee, head of the Cree Goodwill Delegation
Co-hosts: Canadian First Nation Cree Special Lecture Executive Committee, Hokkaido Government, Foundation
for Ainu Culture

2nd Seminar: November 27 (Tue.), Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Participants: approx. 70
Theme: Looking Back on the 150 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Japan and Sweden
Lecturer: H.E. Magnus Robach, Ambassador of Sweden to Japan
Co-host: Hokkaido Sweden Society

3rd Seminar: February 27 (Wed.), 2019, Kaderu 2.7 in Sapporo
Participants: approx. 60
Theme: Outcomes of Japan-Russia Cooperation as of 2018
Lecturer: Roman Kolesnik, Consul, Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in Sapporo
Co-host: Hokkaido Japan-Russia Association(3) North Pacific Region Advanced Research Project (e.g., convening seminars for better international
understanding)
To discuss important topics in politics, economy and diplomatic relations in Northeast Asia, HIECC hosted seminars
featuring researchers in Japan and abroad.
1) International seminar and symposium(ⅰ) International seminar: Japan-Russia Economic Seminar 2018
May 9 (Wed.), Multipurpose Hall, Hokkai School of Commerce Building 2 in Sapporo
Participants: approx. 100
Theme: Have Japan-Russia Economic Relations Made Progress?: Reviewing Japan-Russia Business Relations after
the December 2016 Japan-Russia Summit
Keynote speeches: Progress in Japan-Russia Economic Exchanges after the Abe-Putin Meeting and Future Prospects
Kenji Horiuchi, associate professor, the University of Shizuoka (director, The Association for Northeast Asia
Regional Studies) Progress in Japan-Russia Economic Exchanges at the Frontline after the Abe-Putin Meeting and Future Prospects
Takafumi Nakai, Director, Research Division, Institute for Russian & NIS Economic Studies, Japan Association
for Trade with Russia & NIS
 Joint Japan-Russia Economic Activities in the Northern Territories
Takamitsu Nagasaki, Deputy Director, Northern Territories Affairs Headquarters, Department of General Affairs,
Hokkaido Government
Discussion:
Commentator: Takashi Yajima, President, Nichiro Economics Center
Panelist: Mihoko Kato, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Slavic-Eurasian Research Center, Hokkaido
University
Co-hosts: The Association for the Inter-Regional Study Between Japan-Russia and Hokkaido-Russian Far East,
Hokkaido University Slavic-Eurasian Research Center

(ⅱ) 8th Hokkaido International Symposium on Northeast Asia
February 28 (Thu.), Hotel Polestar Sapporo
Participants: approx. 90
Theme: Trump Administration’s Foreign Policies and International Relations in Northeast Asia
Keynote speeches: Situation in Northeast Asia under the Trump Administration, including the Korean Peninsula and Security Issues
Sachio Nakato, Associate Dean and Professor, College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University
 Impacts of the Trump Administration on Northeast Asia as Seen from China
Akira Fujino, Professor, Graduate School of International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies,
Hokkaido University
 Impacts of the Trump Administration on Northeast Asia as Seen from Russia
Mihoko Kato, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Slavic-Eurasian Research Center, Hokkaido University

2) Russian Business Seminar in Hakodate (HIECC 40th Anniversary Project)
July 18 (Wed.), Sun Refre Hakodate

2. Collection and provision of information on international relations(1) Research studies and collection of resource materials
HIECC engaged in research through projects on foreign economic relations and collected information. Outcomesof these activities were published in its triannual magazine, “Hoppoken,” and through other media.
1) Feasibility studies on economic exchanges with the Siberian region of Russia
HIECC implemented a business environment survey, including company visits to Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk andOmsk in Siberia—cities known for a high concentration of research institutes and businesses in IT and otheradvanced technology fields. The survey was contracted by the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry,
which is a regional branch of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The survey results were presented
at the “Russian Business Seminar: Challenge of Business in Siberia,” held on March 15 by the Hokkaido Bureau
of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Sapporo City Government.

2) Research study on economic exchanges with Mongolia
HIECC joined the activities of the Hokkaido-Mongolia Economic Exchange Promotion Research Committee,
which was founded at the urging of the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Sapporo, and attended a businessforum held in Sapporo in February to obtain information about business exchanges with Mongolia.
(2) International information network system
Using the Internet, HIECC collected, accumulated and widely transmitted information on international exchanges
and cooperation to its members and other Hokkaido residents. Facebook was used to announce the schedules of
HIECC and other projects, and efforts were made to disseminate timely information about projects and other events
via the “HIECC Topics” page opened on its website and via other media.

(3) Publication of the triannual magazine, “Hoppoken” (Vol. 183 – Vol. 185)
To provide information related to international exchanges and cooperation and the promotion of international
understanding, HIECC published its triannual magazine for members and other Hokkaido residents. A total of 1,200
copies of each issue were published.

3. Overseas training(1) Overseas training project (youth exchange program with Heilongjiang Province)
HIECC dispatched young people from Hokkaido to China to promote the internationalization of regional areas
by cultivating individuals who can promote regional development from an international perspective and further
deepen public understanding of China.
In line with the theme of exchanges, “music,” which was chosen from among public suggestions, theparticipants performed at a concert jointly held with Music College, Harbin Normal University, and toured theCentral Conservatory of Music (Beijing) and other music-related facilities.
 Dispatch period: September 3 (Mon.) – 8 (Sat.) Destinations: China (Harbin, Beijing) Participants: Delegation head (HIECC), 7 representatives of Sapporo Otani University (1 professor, 6 students)(2) Project for high school students to build bridges in the world1) Palau training project for high school students
HIECC dispatched eight high school students from Hokkaido to the Republic of Palau to cultivate internationallyminded future leaders in Hokkaido who can work with people around the world.
 Dispatch period: August 19 (Sun.) – 24 (Fri.) Participants: 8 high school students, 3 escorts
 Others: 2 preliminary training sessions, 2 follow-up training sessions, 7 briefing sessions (for schools andHokkaido residents)

2) Youth Eco-Forum 2018
HIECC dispatched two high school students from Hokkaido to the Youth Eco-Forum 2018 to cultivate individuals
capable of discussing environmental issues with young people in northern countries.
 Dispatch period: October 5 (Fri.) – 13 (Sat.) Destinations: Rovaniemi, Finland Participants: 2 high school students, 1 escort Others: 3 preliminary training sessions, 3 follow-up training sessions, 1 briefing session (for Hokkaido
residents)

3) Jeju Youth Forum 2018
HIECC dispatched four high school students from Hokkaido to the Jeju Youth Forum, an event hosted by Jeju
Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. The aim of the dispatch was to promote exchanges and mutual
understanding with young people in Jeju.
 Dispatch period: November 1 (Thu.) – 5 (Mon.) Destination: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
 Participants: 4 high school students, 1 escort Others: 3 preliminary training sessions, 4 follow-up training sessions, 1 briefing session (for Hokkaido
residents)

4. Promotion of multiculturalism(1) Collaboration with the Multicultural Network Promotion Council
To take specific initiatives to promote multiculturalism, HIECC worked to build a network of international exchangeorganizations in Hokkaido and implemented collaborative projects.
1) Multiculturalism enlightenment project (HIECC 40th Anniversary Project)
The birth rate is declining and the population is aging at a faster pace in Hokkaido than anywhere else in Japan.
HIECC held lectures to raise public awareness of foreigners as community members who contribute to regional
development and revitalization, the problems foreigners may face in times of disaster, and Japan’s new system
for foreign workers.
・July 19 (Thu.), Rumoi
Theme: Development of Communities Friendly to Japanese and Foreigners Alike・February 20 (Wed.), Obihiro (In cooperation with: Tokachi International Association)
Theme: Disaster Preparedness in the Multicultural Era: Preparations for More Foreign Workers
2) Multicultural coordinator seminar
To create a multicultural society, HIECC held a seminar for project coordinators in various fields across Hokkaido.
October 4 (Thu.), Asahikawa
Participants: approx. 80 (In cooperation with: Hokkaido International Foundation)(2) Initiatives to promote multicultural communities
HIECC hosted various events with the aim of further promoting multicultural harmony in communities in various
areas of Hokkaido.
1) Nuclear emergency evacuation drill for foreign tourists
On the occasion of the nuclear emergency response exercise hosted by the Hokkaido Government, HIECC
participated in a drill to promptly evacuate foreign tourists in Kutchan and Niseko from the “EvacuationPrepared Area in Case of Emergency” after a nuclear accident.
October 22 (Mon.), Kutchan and Niseko
Participants (foreigners): approx. 50

2) Information session on the recruitment of multilingual supporters in times of disaster in Hokkaido
At the request of HIECC, an information session on the recruitment of multilingual supporters in times ofdisaster was held in Asahikawa. Attendees joined in roleplay simulation to gain a life-like experience on what
to do to help foreigners in the event of a disaster.
March 9 (Sat.), Asahikawa
Participants: approx. 20 (co-host: Asahikawa International Committee)

3) Training for the establishment of a Tourist Emergency Support Station
HIECC joined a training session for the establishment of a Tourist Emergency Support Station with training
provided by the Hokkaido Government Bureau of Tourism. Tourist Emergency Support Stations will beestablished in the event of a disaster or other emergency situation to help tourists return home smoothly incollaboration with other organizations.

4) World cooking classes
In collaboration with other organizations, HIECC held cooking classes to provide local residents with theopportunity to experience the traditions and cultures of and interact with people from foreign countries throughtheir cuisine.
September 28 (Fri.), Asahikawa (co-host: Ryabina Japan-Russia Cultural Exchange Association)5) Registration and dispatch of international exchange volunteers
・Number of registered volunteers: 36
・Number of dispatched volunteers: 36) Registration of multilingual supporters in times of disaster in Hokkaido
Number of registered supporters: 51
7) Support Desk for Foreigners
8) Registration of everyday goods for support of international students

(3) Hokkaido Multicultural Award commendation program
With the aim of creating a society in which Hokkaido residents of all nationalities can contribute to regional
development and revitalization, HIECC commended two organizations that had been engaged in outstanding
activities in various fields, including personnel training, living environment improvement, disaster prevention,
education and regional development.
Organizations selected for Excellence awards:○ Hokkaido International Women’s Association (Sapporo) for its support for Japanese language education○ Ishikari International Association (Ishikari) for its initiatives to promote exchanges between foreign andJapanese residentsAwards ceremony: January 17 (Thu.), Sapporo Prince HotelFY 2018 Foreign Visitors to HIECC(1) Country(2) Date(3) Title(4) Name (honorifics omitted)(5) Purpose of visit(1) Brazil(2) April 4, 2018(3) International Student who is a Descendant of Former Overseas Emigrants from Hokkaido(4) Ayumi Tsuru(5) Courtesy visit(1) Paraguay(2) June 4, 2018(3) Hokkaido Government Overseas Trainee(4) Akikazu Morikai(5) Courtesy visit(1) Argentina(2) June 4, 2018(3) Hokkaido Government Overseas Trainee(4) Marina Noemi Sugawara(5) Courtesy visit(1) Russia(2) June 7, 2018
(3) YOSAKOI Soran Russia Sakhalin Team
(4) Alekdandolov Egor (team leader) and 19 other members(5) Courtesy visit(1) Canada(2) June 27, 2018
(3) Cree Goodwill Delegation(4) Bertie Wapachee (delegation head) and 4 other members(5) Courtesy visit(1) Russia(2) September 18, 2018(3) Performers for the 2018 Japan-Russia Joint Concert(Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory)(4) Kirill Rodin and 7 other performers(5) Courtesy visit(1) Sweden(2) September 20, 2018
(3) Conductor of the chamber orchestra Dalasinfoniettan(4) Daniel Blendulf(5) Courtesy visit(1) Russia(2) November 2, 2018(3) Sakhalin Representatives in Mini Volleyball Exchanges

(4) Professor Psyukov from Sakhalin State University and 9 other representatives(5) Courtesy visit(1) South Korea(2) November 3, 2018
(3) Gyeongsangnam-do Mini Volleyball Federation(4) Park Kiho, Secretary-General, and 7 other representatives(5) Courtesy visit(1) Russia(2) November 30, 2018(3) Delegation for the 13th Hokkaido-Sakhalin State Citizens Exchange Meeting(4) Babina Elena Fedorova and 19 other delegation members(5) Courtesy visit(1) Paraguay(2) January 30, 2019(3) Paraguay Youth Exchange Delegation(4) Eiko Tsuchida and 5 other members(5) Courtesy visit(1) Canada(2) February 27, 2019(3) Counselor of the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo(4) Julie Poirier(5) Courtesy visit

International Sister/Friendship Partners with Municipalities in Hokkaido
Municipality(1) Partner municipalities(2) Country / Region(3) Affiliated year(4) Type of partnership(As of April 1, 2018)
Sapporo(1) Portland(2) U.S.A. / Oregon(3) November 17, 1959
(4) Sister city
(1) Munich(2) Germany / Bayern(3) August 28, 1972
(4) Sister city
(1) Shenyang(2) China / Liaoning(3) November 18, 1980
(4) Friendship city
(1) Novosibirsk(2) Russia / Novosibirsk State(3) June 13, 1990
(4) Sister city
(1) Daejeon(2) Korea(3) October 22, 2010(4) Sister city
Hakodate(1) Halifax(2) Canada / Nova Scotia(3) November 25, 1982
(4) Sister city
(1) Vladivostok(2) Russia / Primorsky Region(3) July 28, 1992
(4) Sister city
(1) Lake Macquarie(2) Australia / New South Wales(3) July 31, 1992
(4) Sister city(1) Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) September 27, 1997
(4) Sister city
(1) Tianjin(2) China(3) October 18, 2001
(4) Friendship exchange city
(1) Goyang(2) Korea / Gyeonggi-do(3) August 1, 2011(4) Sister city
Otaru(1) Nakhodka(2) Russia(3) September 12, 1966
(4) Sister city
(1) Dunedin(2) New Zealand(3) July 25, 1980
(4) Sister city
(1) Gangseo-gu, Seoul(2) Korea(3) July 22, 2010(4) Sister city
Asahikawa(1) Bloomington(2) U.S.A / Illinois(3) October 11, 1962(4) Sister city
(1) Normal(2) U.S.A / Illinois(3) July 7, 1987
(4) Sister city
(1) Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) November 10, 1967
(4) Friendship city
(1) Suwon

(2) Korea / Gyeonggi-do(3) October 17, 1989
(4) Sister city
(1) Harbin(2) China / Heilongjiang(3) November 21, 1995
(4) Friendship city
Muroran(1) Knoxville(2) U.S.A / Tennessee(3) January 16, 1991
(4) Sister city
(1) Rizhao(2) China / Shandong(3) July 26, 2002
(4) Friendship city
Kushiro(1) Burnaby(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) September 9, 1965
(4) Sister city
(1) Kholmsk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) August 27, 1975
(4) Sister city
Obihiro(1) Seward(2) U.S.A / Alaska(3) March 27, 1968
(4) Sister city
(1) Chaoyang(2) China / Liaoning(3) November 17, 2000
(4) Friendship city
(1) Madison(2) U.S.A / Wisconsin(3) October 25, 2006
(4) Sister city
Kitami(1) Elizabeth

(2) U.S.A / New Jersey(3) June 12, 1969
(4) Sister city
(1) Poronaysk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) August 13, 1972
(4) Friendship city
(1) Jinju(2) Korea / Gyeongsangnam-do(3) May 16, 1985
(4) Sister city
(1) Barrhead(2) Canada / Alberta(3) July 4, 1991
(4) Sister city
Yubari(1) Fushun(2) China / Liaoning(3) April 19, 1982
(4) Friendship city
Iwamizawa(1) Pocatello(2) U.S.A / Idaho(3) May 20, 1985
(4) Sister city
(1) Canby(2) U.S.A / Oregon(3) July 19, 1989
(4) Sister city
Abashiri(1) Port Alberni(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) February 9, 1986
(4) Sister city
(1) Nam-gu, Ulsan(2) Korea(3) April 27, 2012
(4) Friendship exchanges
Rumoi(1) Ulan Ude(2) Russia / Buryat(3) July 5, 1972
(4) Sister city
Tomakomai(1) Napier(2) New Zealand(3) April 22, 1980
(4) Sister city
(1) Qinhuangdao(2) China / Hebei(3) September 1, 1998
(4) Friendship city
Wakkanai(1) Nevelsk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) September 8, 1972
(4) Friendship city
(1) Baguio(2) Philippines(3) March 20, 1973
(4) Sister city
(1) Korsakov(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) July 2, 1991
(4) Friendship city
(1) Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) September 9, 2001
(4) Friendship city
Ashibetsu(1) Charlottetown(2) Canada / Prince Edward Island(3) July 1, 1993
(4) Sister city
Ebetsu(1) Gresham(2) U.S.A / Oregon(3) May 20, 1977
(4) Sister city
Akabira(1) Samcheok(2) Korea / Gangwon-do(3) July 18, 1997
(4) Friendship city
(1) Miluo(2) China/ Hunan(3) September 30, 1999
(4) Friendship city
Mombetsu(1) Newport(2) U.S.A / Oregon(3) April 8, 1966
(4) Sister city
(1) Korsakov(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) January 12, 1991
(4) Sister city
(1) Fairbanks(2) U.S.A / Alaska(3) February 8, 1991
(4) Sister city
Shibetsu(1) Goulburn Mulwaree(2) Australia / New South Wales(3) July 3, 1999
(4) Sister city
Nayoro(1) Kawartha Lakes(2) Canada / Ontario(3) August 1, 1969
(4) Sister city
(1) Dolinsk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) March 25, 1991
(4) Friendship city
Nemuro(1) Sitka(2) U.S.A / Alaska(3) December 19, 1975
(4) Sister city(1) Severokurilisk(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) January 27, 1994
(4) Sister city
Chitose(1) Anchorage(2) U.S.A / Alaska(3) April 21, 1969
(4) Sister city
(1) Kongsberg(2) Norway / Buskerud(3) August 31, 1988
(4) Friendship city
(1) Changchun(2) China / Jilin(3) October 11, 2004
(4) Friendship city
Takikawa(1) Springfield(2) U.S.A / Massachusetts(3) August 7, 1993
(4) Sister city
Fukagawa(1) Abbotsford(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) September 14, 1998
(4) Sister city
Furano(1) Schladming(2) Austria / Steiermark(3) February 23, 1977
(4) Friendship city
Noboribetsu(1) Saipan(2) U.S.A(3) November 20, 2006
(4) Friendship city
(1) Faaborg-Midtfyn(2) Denmark(3) June 10, 2007
(4) Friendship city(1) Guangzhou(2) China / Guangdong(3) November 15, 2012
(4) Friendship city
Eniwa(1) Timaru(2) New Zealand(3) February 13, 2008
(4) Sister city
Date(1) Lake Cowichan(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) October 6, 1989
(4) Sister city
(1) Zhangzhou(2) China / Fujian(3) April 7, 2010
(4) Friendship city
Ishikari(1) Campbell River(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) October 24, 1983
(4) Sister city
(1) Vanino(2) Russia / Khabarovsk Region(3) June 3, 1993
(4) Sister city
(1) Pengzhou(2) China / Sichuan(3) October 24, 2000
(4) Sister city
Naie(1) Hausjarvi(2) Finland / Häme
(3) April 1, 1995
(4) Friendship city
Kamisunagawa(1) Sparwood(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) September 23, 1980
(4) Sister city

Numata(1) Port Hardy(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) September 3, 1994
(4) Sister city
Tobetsu(1) Leksand(2) Sweden / Dalarna(3) October 5, 1987
(4) Sister city
Rankoshi(1) Saalfelden(2) Austria / Salzburg(3) October 15, 1969
(4) Sister city
Kutchan(1) St. Moritz(2) Switzerland / Graubunden(3) March 19, 1964
(4) Sister city
Shakotan(1) Seaside(2) U.S.A / Oregon(3) May 17, 1966
(4) Sister city
Yoichi(1) East Dunbartonshire(2) United Kingdom / Scotland(3) November 11, 1997
(4) Sister city
Sobetsu(1) Kemijarvi(2) Finland / Lapland(3) May 22, 1993
(4) Friendship city
Shiraoi(1) Quesnel(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) July 13, 1981
(4) Sister city
Shinhidaka

(1) Lexington(2) U.S.A / Kentucky(3) July 21, 1988
(4) Sister city
Nanae(1) Concord(2) U.S.A / Massachusetts(3) November 15, 1997
(4) Sister city
Setana(1) Hanford(2) U.S.A / California(3) August 11, 1991
(4) Sister city
Takasu(1) Gold Coast(2) Australia / Queensland(3) November 18, 1995
(4) Sister city
Kamikawa(1) Rocky Mountain House(2) Canada / Alberta(3) June 21, 1984
(4) Sister city
Higashikawa(1) Canmore(2) Canada / Alberta(3) July 12, 1989
(4) Sister city
(1) Rujiena(2) Latvia(3) July 17, 2008
(4) Sister city
Kamifurano(1) Camrose(2) Canada / Alberta(3) September 5, 1985
(4) Friendship city
Shimukappu(1) Aspen(2) U.S.A / Colorado(3) August 29, 1991

(4) Sister city
Kenbuchi(1) Palcamayo(2) Peru / Junin(3) July 6, 2011(4) Sister city
(1) Tarma(2) Peru / Junin(3) September 28, 2015(4) Sister city
Shimokawa(1) Kenora(2) Canada / Ontario(3) February 16, 2001
(4) Friendship city
Bifuka(1) Ashcroft(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) July 23, 1994
(4) Friendship city
Embetsu(1) Castlegar(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) June 21, 1989
(4) Sister city
Teshio(1) Homer(2) U.S.A / Alaska(3) April 7, 1984
(4) Sister city
(1) Tomary(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) July 28, 1992
(4) Friendship city
Sarufutsu(1) Ozersky(2) Russia / Sakhalin State(3) December 25, 1990
(4) Sister village
Esashi(1) Solleftea(2) Sweden / Vasternorrland(3) November 4, 1996
(4) Sister city

Bihoro(1) Cambridge(2) New Zealand / Waipa(3) October 12, 1997
(4) Sister city
Tsubetsu(1) Ershui Township(2) Taiwan(3) October 8, 2012
(4) Friendship city
Kiyosato(1) Motueka(2) New Zealand / Tasman(3) September 7, 1997
(4) Friendship city
Saroma(1) Palmer(2) U.S.A / Alaska(3) October 28, 1980
(4) Sister city
Engaru(1) Bastos(2) Brazil / São Paulo(3) October 18, 1972
(4) Sister city
(1) Moirans-en-Montagne(2) France / Jura
(3) May 22, 1998
(4) Sister city
Yubetsu(1) Whitecourt(2) Canada / Alberta(3) July 17, 1998
(4) Friendship city
(1) Selwyn(2) New Zealand(3) July 14, 2000
(4) Friendship city
Okoppe(1) Stettler(2) Canada / Alberta(3) June 26, 1990
(4) Sister city
Shikaoi(1) Stony Plain(2) Canada / Alberta(3) August 26, 1985
(4) Sister city

Memuro(1) Tracy(2) U.S.A / California(3) August 5, 1989
(4) Sister city
Taiki(1) Dashu, Kaohsiung(2) Taiwan / Changhua(3) September 1, 2015
(4) Friendship exchanges
Hiroo(1) Frogn(2) Norway / Akershus(3) October 22, 1996
(4) Friendship exchanges
Ikeda(1) Penticton(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) May 19, 1977
(4) Sister city
Toyokoro(1) Summerland(2) Canada / British Columbia(3) June 11, 1996
(4) Sister city
Honbetsu(1) Mitchell(2) Australia / Victoria(3) September 15, 1991
(4) Sister city
Ashoro(1) Wetaskiwin(2) Canada / Alberta(3) September 15, 1990
(4) Sister city
Rikubetsu(1) Lacombe(2) Canada / Alberta(3) July 5, 1986
(4) Sister city
Akkeshi(1) Clarence(2) Australia / Tasmania(3) February 9, 1982
(4) Sister city
Teshikaga(1) Shangqiu(2) China / Henan

(3) September 17, 2005
(4) Friendship exchanges(1) Bincheng, Binzhou(2) China / Shandong(3) October 21, 2005
(4) Friendship exchanges(1) Sishui(2) China / Shandong(3) October 21, 2005
(4) Friendship exchanges
Shiranuka(1) Wulai, New Taipei City
(2) Taiwan(3) July 14, 2017
(4) Friendship exchanges
Betsukai(1) Wasserburg(2) Germany / Bayern(3) May 10, 1979
(4) Sister city

Reference
Hokkaido(1) Alberta(2) Canada(3) October 17, 1980
(4) Sister city partnership(1) Heilongjiang(2) China(3) June 13, 1986
(4) Friend city partnership(1) Massachusetts(2) U.S.A(3) February 7, 1990
(4) Sister city
(1) Sakhalin State(2) Russia(3) November 22, 1998
(4) Sister city partnership(1) Busan(2) Korea(3) December 14, 2005
(4) Friendship exchanges

(1) Gyeongsangnam-do(2) Korea(3) June 7, 2006
(4) Friendship exchanges(1) Seoul(2) Korea(3) October 15, 2010
(4) Friendship exchanges(1) Chiang Mai(2) Thailand(3) February 26, 2013
(4) Friendship exchanges(1) Jeju Special Self-Governing Province(2) Korea(3) January 12, 2016
(4) Friendship exchanges(1) Hawaii(2) U.S.A(3) May 8, 2017
(4) Friendship exchanges

Consulates
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Name
AddressTel
Establishment(1) Consulate-General of the United States of America in Sapporo(2) Kita 1-jo Nishi 28-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0821 Japan
http://sapporo.usconsulate.gov/(3) +81-11-641-1115, +81-11-641-1116, +81-11-641-1117(4) June 1952
(1) Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea in Sapporo(2) Kita 2-jo Nishi 12-chome 1-4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0002 Japan
http://jpn-sapporo.mofat.go.kr/kor(3) +81-11-218-0288(4) June 1966
(1) Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in Sapporo(2) Minami 14-jo Nishi 12-chome 2-5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0914 Japan
http://www1.odn.ne.jp/ruscons_sapporo/(3) +81-11-561-3171, +81-11-561-3172(4) Oct. 1967
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Office of the Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in Hakodate
Motomachi 14-1, Hakodate 040-0054 Japan+81-138-24-8201
Sept. 2003

(1) Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Sapporo(2) Minami 13-jo Nishi 23-chome 5-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0913 Japan
http://www.chn-consulate-sapporo.or.jp(3) +81-11-563-5563(4) Sept. 1980
(1) Australian Consulate in Sapporo(2) Sapporo Center Bldg. 17F, Kita 5-jo Nishi 6-chome 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0005 Japan
http://business.australia.or.jp/sapporo(3) +81-11-242-4381(4) Dec. 1992
(1) Government of Canada Trade Commissioner Service(2) Nikko Bldg. 5F, Kita 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0004 Japan
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/(3) +81-11-281-6565(4) Dec. 2005

Honorary Consulates
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Name
Address
Representative
Establishment(1) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Sapporo(2) Secretary Group, General Affairs and Human Resources Department,
Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd., Kita 7-jo Higashi 2-chome 1-1, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, 060-8530 Japan+81-11-792-8300(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. SASAKI Masatsugu(4) Dec. 1969

(1) Honorary Consulate of Finland in Sapporo(2) c/o Arcs Co., Ltd., Minami 13-jo Nishi 11-chome 2-32, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0913 Japan
Tel: +81-11-530-6012(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. YOKOYAMA Kiyoshi(4) Aug. 1973
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sapporo(2) c/o Hokkaido Headquarters of Sapporo Breweries Limited, Frontier Kan, Sapporo Factory, Kita 1-jo Higashi
4-chome 8-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-8606 Japan
Tel: +81-11-251-4174(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. ONODERA Seiji(4) May 1980
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines in Sapporo(2) Hachiken 1-jo Nishi 1-chome 2-10, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, 063-0841 Japan+81-11-614-8090(3) Honorary Consul: Ken Luis Tobe
(4) Jun. 1983
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Chile in Sapporo(2) Kamori Bldg. 3, Kita 4-jo Nishi 4-chome 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0004 Japan
Tel: +81-11-232-0639(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. KAMORI Kimihito(4) June 1994
(1) Royal Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Sapporo(2) PREST 1.7 Bldg., Kita 1-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0001 Japan
Tel: +81-11-231-1322(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. YOKOHAMA Yoshihiko(4) Jan. 1996
(1) Honorary Consulate of Canada in Sapporo(2) c/o Canada Palace, Poseidon Maruyama 2F, Odori-nishi 26-chome 1-3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0820 Japan
Tel: +81-11-643-2520(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. IHARA Keiji(4) Nov. 1996
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Spain in Sapporo(2) c/o North Pacific Bank, Ltd., Odori-nishi 3-chome 7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0003 Japan
Tel: +81-11-219-7721(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. YOKOUCHI Ryuzo(4) Jan. 1999
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania in Sapporo(2) Odori Fujii Bldg. 2F, Odori-nishi 11-chome 4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0042 Japan
Tel: +81-11-221-3939(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. FUJII Masahiro(4) July 2004
(1) Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Sapporo(2) Kita 38-jo Nishi 2-chome 1-26, Kita-ku, Sapporo 001-0038 Japan
Tel: +81-11-802-9272(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. AOKI Masanori(4) Oct. 2006
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Sapporo(2) SOC Bldg. 2F, Kita 4-jo Nishi 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0004 Japan
Tel: +81-11-231-6547(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. TAKIZAWA Seiroku(4) Jun. 2007

(1) Honorary Consulate of France in Sapporo(2) SR Bldg. 3F, Minami 1-jo Higashi 2-chome 8-2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0051 Japan
Tel: +81-11-222-3572(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. FURUNO Shigeyuki(4) Nov. 2007
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in Kushiro(2) Omachi Bldg. 4F, Omachi 1-1-10, Kushiro 085-0847 Japan
Tel: +81-154-44-1040(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. NAKAJIMA Taro
(4) Nov. 2010
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Federated States of Micronesia in Kushiro(2) Situs Bldg. 2F, Tottori-minami 5-chome 12-5, Kushiro 084-0905 Japan
Tel: +81-154-61-5151(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. KURIBAYASHI Nobutsugi(4) Dec. 2010
(1) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Guatemala in Sapporo(2) c/o Nagoya Tax Accounting Office, Nagoya Bldg., Kita 19-jo Nishi 3-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo 001-0019
Japan
Tel: +81-11-716-7412(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. NAGOYA Takao(4) Apr. 2011
(1) Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Sapporo(2) c/o Dimplex Japan, Kita 46-jo Higashi 17-chome 2-23, Higashi-ku, Sapporo 007-0846 Japan
Tel: +81-11-783-8011(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. KASAMA Seiji(4) Nov. 2012
(1) Royal Danish Honorary Consulate in Sapporo(2) c/o Hokkaido Bank, Ltd., Odori Nishi 4-chome 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-8676 Japan
Tel: +81-11-233-1256(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. SEKIHACHI Yoshihiro(4) Feb. 2013
(1) Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Sapporo(2) Daiichi Bldg., 8F, Kita 4-jo Nishi 16-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001 Japan
Tel: +81-11-611-2626(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. TAKEBE Tsutomu(4) June 2014
(1) Honorary Consulate of Papua New Guinea in Muroran(2) c/o Kuribayashi & Co., Ltd., Irie 1-19, Muroran 051-0023 Japan
Tel: +81-143-24-7011(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. KURIBAYASHI Kazunori(4) September 2015
(1) Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Sapporo(2) Kita 1-jo Nishi 2-chome 2-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001 Japan
Tel: +81-11-251-3212(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. OZAWA Masaaki(4) February 2017(1) Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Fiji in Ebetsu(2) c/o Hokusho Co., Ltd., Ebetsubuto 305-15, Ebetsu, 067-0022 Japan+81-11-382-8459(3) Honorary Consul: Mr. Chikayuki Shimizu(4) Feb. 2017

Embassies(1) Name(2) Address(3) Tel.
(1) Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Japan(2) Moto-Azabu 2-14-14, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Japan
http://www.embargentina.or.jp/index-jp.html(3) +81-3-5420-7101(1) Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Japan(2) Kita-Aoyama 2-11-12, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8633 Japan
http://www.brasemb.or.jp/(3) +81-3-3404-5211(1) Embassy of Canada in Japan(2) Akasaka 7-3-38, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8503 Japan
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/japan-japon/(3) +81-3-5412-6200(1) Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan(2) Moto-Azabu 3-4-33, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Japan
http://www.china-embassy.or.jp/jpn/(3) +81-3-3403-3388(1) Royal Danish Embassy in Japan(2) Sarugaku-cho 29-6, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033 Japan
http://japan.um.dk/ja.aspx(3) +81-3-3496-3001(1) Embassy of Finland in Japan(2) Minami-Azabu 3-5-39, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8561 Japan
http://www.finland.or.jp(3) +81-3-5447-6000(1) Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Japan(2) Minami-Azabu 4-5-10, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 Japan
http://www.tokyo.diplo.de/ja/Startseite.html(3) +81-3-5791-7700(1) Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan(2) Yotsuya 4-4-10, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004 Japan
http://jpn-tokyo.mofat.go.kr/jpn/index.jsp(3) +81-3-3452-7611(1) Embassy of Mongolia in Japan(2) Kamiyama-cho 21-4, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0047 Japan
http://www.mn.emb-japan.go.jp/index_j.htm(3) +81-3-3469-2088(1) Royal Norwegian Embassy in Japan(2) Minami-Azabu 5-12-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 Japan
http://www.norway.or.jp/(3) +81-3-6408-8100(1) Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay in Japan(2) Ichiban-cho Dai-2 TG Bldg. 7F, Ichiban-cho 2-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
http://www.embapar.jp/(3) +81-3-3265-5271(1) Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan(2) Azabudai 2-1-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041 Japan
http://www.russia-emb.jp/(3) +81-3-3583-4224(1) Embassy of Sweden in Japan(2) Roppongi 1-10-3-100, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Japan
http://www.swedenabroad.com/tokyoambjp(3) +81-3-5562-5050(1) Her Britannic Majesty's Embassy in Japan(2) Ichiban-cho 1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8381 Japan
http://ukinjapan.fco.gov.uk/ja/(3) +81-3-5211-1100(1) Embassy of the United States of America in Japan(2) Akasaka 1-10-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420 Japan
http://japanese.japan.usembassy.gov/(3) +81-3-3224-5000(1) Delegation of the European Union(2) Europe House, Sanban-cho 9-15, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0075 Japan
http://www.euinjapan.jp/(3) +81-3-3239-0441
As of March 31, 2014
(As of August 1, 2019)Keio Plaza
Hotel Sapporo

Century Royal
Hotel

Polestar
Sapporo Mainichi

Asty 45

JR Sapporo
StationYomiuri
ShimbunNewspaper

Kita 4-jo

Nishi 7-chome

Hokkaido International
Exchange and Cooperation Hokkaido
Pref.
CenterNihonseimei
SapporoBuilding

SuisanBuilding

FormerHokkaido
Gov. Office.
Building

Hokkaido
Gov. Bldg.

Hokkaido University
Botanic Garden

Sapporo Center
Building

Daimaru

Police Hq.

Sapporo Garden
PalaceSapporo Grand
Hotel

2019 Annual Report
Date of issue: August 2019
Publication/compilation:
Hokkaido International Exchange and Cooperation Center (HIECC)
Print: Asahi Print Co., Ltd.