Nishi-Iburi, Hokkaido, Japan

Your hub for Lake Toya, Noboribetsu Onsen, and the Niseko area.

The West Iburi region of Hokkaido lies between the central cities of Sapporo and Hakodate, making it easily accessible from New Chitose Airport.

It includes six municipalities: Muroran City, Noboribetsu City, Date City, Sobetsu Town, Toyoura Town, and Toyako Town. This area is famous for its hot springs and scenic spots, with cool summers and mild winters that feature minimal snowfall. Additionally, Niseko Annupuri, renowned for its exceptional snow quality and recognized as a top destination for winter sports enthusiasts, is just one to two hours away.

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Online Relocation Consultation via Zoom

Connect with local residents and gain valuable insights.

English-speaking assistance is available.

Would you like to have a chat with your Relocation and Settlement Coordinators, who are U-turn relocators returning to their hometown after living elsewhere?

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.

Residence Search

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 Engagement

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.

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    Who We Are

    We serve as the Relocation and Settlement Coordinators for Date City and the Nishbury (Nishi-Iburi Area) , Hokkaido, Japan.

    The West Iburi ‘Community for Lifelong Activity’ Promotion Council, a collaborative initiative involving three cities and three towns in Hokkaido’s West Iburi region, is dedicated to supporting your relocation and settlement in the area. This initiative provides 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 and now reside in Date City, Hokkaido.

    RYO

    Relocation and Settlement Coordinator

    I was born in Muroran, spent my early childhood in New York, and grew up in Date City until I graduated from high school. After university, I started my career with a major player in Japan’s heavy industry. I also attended fashion school and have worked in the tourism industry. I draw from these diverse experiences and am always eager to take on new challenges, especially in and around Date City and the Nishi-Iburi area.

    HIRO

    Relocation and Settlement Coordinator

    Born in Date City, I spent 15 years in Tokyo and the Kanto region, where I pursued my university studies, earned a master’s degree, and worked 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.I’m excited to embrace life here with a fresh perspective, contribute to the community I now call home, and help you explore how this wonderful place could be the right choice for your happiness and a fulfilling life.