Nishi-Iburi, Hokkaido, Japan.
Your Hub for Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Onsen and Niseko area.
The West Iburi region of Hokkaido is situated between the central cities of Sapporo and Hakodate, making it easily accessible from New Chitose Airport.
It comprises six municipalities: Muroran City, Noboribetsu City, Date City, Sobetsu Town, Toyoura Town, and Toyako Town. This area is known for having some of the best hot springs and scenic spots in Japan, featuring cool summers and mild winters with minimal snowfall. Additionally, Niseko Annupuri, renowned for its exceptional snow quality and regarded as a top destination for winter sports enthusiasts, is accessible within one to two hours.
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Online Relocation Consultation via Zoom
Gain valuable insights by connecting with local residents.
English-speaking assistance is available.
Would you like to speak with your relocation coordinators, who are also fellow newcomers to the area?
Job Search
We are building an “employment intermediary business for people and communities” (worker dispatch business and job placement business) to provide employment support for immigrants.
Finding a Place to Live
We provide up-to-date information and assistance in connecting you with real estate businesses in the city to promote relocation and settlement in Hokkaido Date City, which is currently underway.
Community Support
We provide assistance for individuals looking to connect with local communities. In addition to offering consultations on various activities as “civic activity supporters,” we also edit and produce LOLLUBAS, a comprehensive guidebook that lists civic activities, including clubs and circles within the city.
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Online Relocation Consultation
Feel free to ask us about everything in the area, including jobs, housing, and the community.
Who we are?
The West Iburi ‘Community for Lifelong Activity’ Promotion Council, a collaborative initiative of three cities and three towns in Hokkaido’s West Iburi region, is dedicated to supporting your relocation and settlement in the area. This initiative offers services free of charge as part of the local government’s efforts to foster community engagement and integration.
Both individuals responsible for assisting new residents are U-turn relocators themselves, now residing in Date City, Hokkaido.
RYO
I was born in Muroran, spent my early childhood in New York, and grew up in Date City until I graduated high school. After university, I began my career at a major player in Japan’s heavy industry. I also attended fashion school and have worked in the tourism industry. I enjoy drawing from these diverse experiences and always look forward to embracing new challenges, particularly in and around Date City and the Nishi-Iburi area.
HIRO
As someone new to the area, I’m excited to immerse myself in life here with a fresh perspective. I was born in Date City but spent 15 years in Tokyo and the Kanto region pursuing my university studies, a master’s degree, and working at a trading company. In 2015, I made the move back to Date City, which is often referred to as a ‘U-turn relocation’ in Japan.
