The Red Brick Bulletin（英語｢赤れんが通信｣）

The Red Brick Bulletin (「赤れんが通信」英語版)

In order to promote the internationalization of Hokkaido and increase the opportunities for
cultural exchange, the International Affairs Division of the Hokkaido Government publishes
the Red Brick Bulletin. Published in Japanese, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean, the
Red Brick Bulletin features articles from CIRs (Coordinators for International Relations) about
Hokkaido, Hokkaido’s sister regions, Hokkaido’s international exchange, and more.

The New Red Brick Bulletin (2025~)

December 2025 - The Red Brick Building Open at last!

December 2025 (PDF 2.93MB)

The three CIRs of the International Affairs Division visited the Red Brick Building (the Former
Hokkaido Government Office), which reopened on the 25th July 2025. In this edition of the
Red Brick Bulletin, we’ll show you some of the changes the Red Brick Building has undergone
and take a look at the Hakkaku Dome, now open to the public for the first time. We’ll also
introduce some Hokkaido-exclusive products and exhibitions, such as the Akarenga Sando
and the Ainu Culture and History room. This edition also features articles on Hokkaido Design
Association’s De-Ten event, some of the international exchange activities our CIRs have been
getting up to, and a JET Spotlight featuring Nkosinathi Chibi, an ALT from South Africa.
Give it a read to learn more!

March 2025-The Story of the Sapporo Snow Festival and the Red Brick Building

March 2025 (PDF 2.48MB)

We visited the 75th annual Sapporo Snow Festival!
We're introducing the origins of the Sapporo Snow Festival, the reason the Red Brick Building was chosen for the 7-Chome venue, and the story of the Red Brick Building now undergoing
renewal. We also interviewed Chris Barker, an assistant language teacher (ALT) from the UK,
and Reiko T. Rogers, a Smile Ambassador. As well as that, this edition of the Red Brick
Bulletin also features articles about the wonders of Sorachi, the World Festival Plaza, and
Heilongjiang DAY. Give it a read to learn more!

January 2025 - To the South Hokkaido Railway!

January 2025 (PDF 2.95MB)

In this edition of the Red Brick Bulletin, we’re reporting on the South Hokkaido Railway!

Featuring the wonders of the railway, the story of the Hokutosei Sleeper Train, Japan’s first
Trappist Monastery, and the freezing Kanchu Misogi Festival, read about our impressions
of South Hokkaido and this local railway.

We’re also updating you about Hokkaido’s International Exchange, introducing four of
Hokkaido’s sister regions, the Marude T-Shirt and Designer Exhibition, and a Christmas
Hawaiian Fair, as well as a JET Programme participant living in Hokkaido in the JET Spotlight.