（Photo: Provided by Sunagawa City Economic Department, Commerce, Labor and Tourism Division）
The Sunagawa District Kawamachi Project has received the “Kawamachi Grand Prize” as an exemplary and pioneering initiative among “Kawamachi Projects” (riverside community development initiatives that revitalize local areas by making use of waterfront spaces) being promoted nationwide.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism promotes “Kawamachi Projects,” which aim to revitalize local communities by making use of waterfront areas. The “Kawamachi Grand Prize” honors exemplary and pioneering initiatives selected from 303 “Kawamachi Projects” nationwide. Since the award’s establishment in fiscal year 2018, a total of 15 locations across Japan have been recognized.
In fiscal year 2025, two locations nationwide were selected for the award. This marks the second recipient from Hokkaido’s “Kawamachi Projects,” following the “Biratori Town Kawamachi Project” which received the award in fiscal year 2024.
Please see below for details on the award-winning Sunagawa City Kawamachi Project and video:
＠＠Evaluation (Document 1) PDF→Click here
＠＠Video URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Pke9_nZSUU
The award ceremony was held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, where the Minister presented the certificate of commendation to the Mayor of Sunagawa City.
Award ceremony held in the Minister’s office at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
All attendees
On January 26, 2026, an “FY2025 Kawamachi Grand Prize Report Meeting” was held to report the award to the “Oasis Park Kara Yume Town Development Council” and cooperating organizations.
Link to Hokkaido Development Bureau website for Kawamachi Projects → Click here
