Facebook Group Fostering Oregon – Toyama Relations
2021 marks the 30th year of the sister state relationship between the State of Oregon and Toyama Prefecture in Japan. Over the years, this relationship has been celebrated by high-visibility [...]
Astoria’s Obon Society Featured in Japanese Magazine
Earlier this month, the on-line version of the well-known Japanese magazine "Friday" featured an article about The Obon Society. A non-profit organization located in Astoria, Oregon, The Obon Society has [...]
A Rare Kind of Tavern
Over the years, Hokusei has had a long relationship with Cycle Dog, a Portland-based manufacturer of dog supplies (leashes, collars, toys, etc.) made from recycled materials. Cycle Dog was started [...]
Best of Luck to Oregon Athletes in Tokyo
Crystal Dunn After a year delay, the Summer Olympics are being held in Tokyo over the next two weeks. There are of course many COVID-related concerns about such [...]
Please stay cool out there!
As our friends, families, and colleagues all know, Portland and areas all across Oregon are experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Previously unimaginable temperatures of 110 degrees and higher are being [...]
JASO Beer Garden: One More Time On-Line
The Japan America Society of Oregon (JASO) recently announced the date of its annual summer beer garden event. This year, the beer party will take place on Friday, July 16 [...]
Oregon Fruit Products Launches Dragon Fruit Puree
Recently, Oregon Fruit Products, a Hokusei North America partner company, announced its release of a new dragon fruit aseptic puree for fermentation. Because of its natural mild sweetness and light [...]
Hokusei North America to Attend On-Line B2B Event
On June 9, the Hokusei North America team will take part in an online event hosted by Prosper Portland, the City of Portland's economic and urban development agency. Entitled, "Food [...]
Hitachino Nest Uses Oregon Fruit Products’ Puree
As a special beer for Valentine’s Day this year, Hitachino Nest, one of the best-known craft beer brands in Japan, released its “Chocolate Beer Ale”. What makes this beer so [...]
One Last Time?
Due to a sudden steep upturn in the number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations, Multnomah County (Portland’s county) and 14 other Oregon counties recently moved into the COVID-19 “Extreme [...]