Tojo Town's New Exchange Hub: Dreams and Hopes Gather at Sasagawa Station

We endorse "April Dream," an initiative to make April 1st a day for sharing dreams. This press release represents the dream of "Tojo Town."

■ Dreams Gathering at Sasagawa Station

Our dream is to transform this station into "a place where people gather and warm connections are born." Once a bustling hub and a gateway to the region, the station's role has changed with the times. However, we believe that a station still possesses the power to connect people. A station is a starting line for the next destination, and a place where one can always return, no matter what. In such a place, on April 1st, the dreams of everyone in the town will be displayed.

We aim for Sasagawa Station to be a place where local residents can easily drop by, where visitors can experience the charm of Tojo Town, and where new hopes and challenges can emerge. From this small station, we will take a step towards creating the future of our region. On April 11, 2026, an opening ceremony will be held to mark a new beginning with the local community. We hope this initiative will become a beacon of hope for communities nationwide.

■ A New Beginning

Since the station building was transferred, workshops have been held in the town to discuss its utilization, gathering various hopes and ideas. Following this, Miho Abe, a member of the Tojo Town Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team, has been cleaning and displaying artworks once a week. Her activities have inspired residents' thoughts and actions, leading some to volunteer for weeding and flowerbed maintenance. Furthermore, through events showcasing the station interior and open-air shogi events held at the station, we have shared a feeling where visitors can focus on hope and fulfill their individual "wants."

In prayer for many dreams to blossom at Sasagawa Station, the Tojo Town Sasagawa Station Exchange Center Renewal Opening Ceremony will be held on April 11th.

【Date & Time】Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

【Venue】Sasagawa Station Building (9-13 Sasagawa I, Tojo Town, Katori District, Chiba Prefecture)

【Organizer】Tojo Town

【Admission】Free (Tonjiru soup will be distributed to the first 100 attendees at "Minna no Shokudo" - Everyone's Cafeteria)

【Contents】

• Explanation from the town regarding the project's progress report

• Activity report by Miho Abe, member of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team

• Tonjiru soup distribution at "Minna no Shokudo"

• Calligraphy performance by calligrapher Sousetsu

• Workshop on station utilization: "What we hope Sasagawa Station will become"

• Exhibition of activities by Miho Abe, member of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team

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Sasagawa Station info：https://www.instagram.com/sasagawa_base_info?igsh=YjI4a2loaTZrMzk2

Miho Abe, Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team：https://www.instagram.com/_27__am?igsh=MXE3ajI4cDdnNDA4Yg==

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