Hokkaido Prefecture Announces Completion of Northern Territories Special Awareness Project: Production of Special Video Commemorating 80 Years Since the End of World War II
Sapporo, Hokkaido – July 24, 2025 – Hokkaido Prefecture has announced the successful conclusion of its “Northern Territories Special Awareness Project – Northern Territories Special Video Production Outsourcing” which was advertised on July 24, 2025. This important initiative aimed to raise public awareness regarding the Northern Territories, a matter of significant historical and territorial importance, as Japan approaches the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
The project focused on the production of a special video designed to educate and engage the public on the historical context and ongoing significance of the Northern Territories. Hokkaido Prefecture, as a region with a direct geographical and historical connection to these islands, plays a crucial role in promoting understanding and fostering dialogue on this complex issue.
While details regarding the content and specific production methods of the commissioned video will be made available in due course, the undertaking signifies Hokkaido Prefecture’s commitment to its ongoing efforts to ensure a thorough understanding of the Northern Territories issue among its residents and the wider Japanese public.
The announcement, made on July 24, 2025, marked the formal closure of the bidding process for the production services. This process would have invited qualified companies to submit proposals for the creation of the impactful awareness-raising video.
The Northern Territories, comprising Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan, and the Habomai islands, have been a subject of territorial dispute between Japan and Russia since the end of World War II. Hokkaido Prefecture has consistently been at the forefront of efforts to promote awareness and understanding of Japan’s historical claims and the perspectives of those who have historically inhabited these islands.
This special video production is anticipated to be a valuable tool in these ongoing awareness efforts, providing a compelling and informative platform to share critical historical narratives and contemporary relevance. Hokkaido Prefecture looks forward to the positive impact this project will have in fostering a deeper national comprehension of this vital national issue as Japan reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
【終了しました】一般競争入札のお知らせ（戦後80年北方領土特別啓発事業～北方領土特別映像～制作委託業務）
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