I would like to express my gratitude to all of our readers who have honored us by enjoying The Hokkaido Shimbun Press newspaper throughout the years. The current media environment is crowded with causes for concern, such as the spreading of incorrect information through social media. There exist problems that could even disrupt the fairness of elections and the stability of society.

It is because we live in these sorts of times that I feel we must thoroughly devote ourselves to fulfilling the fundamental mission of a newspaper, which is to effectively utilize both paper and digital newspapers to answer the questions and satisfy the expectations of all of our readers with articles that promptly deliver accurate information to the residents of Hokkaido, imbued with the perspectives of reporters who have accumulated a rich history of experience. We will continue to protect the healthy Hokkaido media environment that The Hokkaido Shimbun Press has constructed throughout its existence.

The corporate slogan of The Hokkaido Shimbun Press is, "Building the Future of Hokkaido with You." Amidst the numerous issues that Hokkaido faces, such as a decreasing population and a shortage of workers, we are committed to working harder than ever to contribute towards the resolution of issues and the revitalization of regional communities. Our entire company is unified in walking hand-in-hand together with the people of Hokkaido.