Hokkaido and Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. signed an agreement on 29 October 2026 to promote and implement joint initiatives based on mutual collaboration, with the aim of advancing children-first initiatives. Going forward, they will work together to support children and households raising children and to promote initiatives by local communities and businesses.
Hokkaido and Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. signed an agreement to promote cooperation in advancing children-first initiatives. The agreement was signed on 29 October 2026, and the parties aim to promote and implement joint initiatives through mutual collaboration.
The agreement seeks to strengthen, through mutual collaboration, support for children and households raising children in Hokkaido, as well as initiatives by local communities, businesses and other organizations. Specific areas for joint work are expected to be considered going forward.
For information related to the agreement, inquiries should be directed to the Children’s Policy Section, Children’s Policy Planning Division, Department of Health and Welfare. Related materials are posted on the official Hokkaido Government website.
This article is based on an official announcement and also includes photographs from the signing ceremony.