Hokuryu Town Portal

The majestic Mt. Asahidake and Mt. Edaidake!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

The gentle spring fairy "Butterbur"

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Long time no see, Saku-chan!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

The graceful flight of the swan

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Swans gleaning, heralding the arrival of spring

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Hokuryu Town in Kita Sorachi, Hokkaido, is a town of approximately 1,600 residents who cherish the idea that "food is life" and provide safe and secure food.
The Hokuryu Town Portal is celebrating its 15th year since it was first run by a husband and wife team. It is a site that uses text, photos and videos to convey the emotions felt by the people of Hokuryu who encounter the "spirit of harmony, compassion and joy" that they hold dear in their daily lives. The goal is to spread the circle of "empathy for joy" to people all over the world. (January 7, 2025)
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The cycle of life that connects the forest and the sea "The story of Akaezomatsu tea woven on the day of the grain rain" - A conversation with Tatsuya Ueii (Shizenshita) and Ami (Gofujuuu) @ L'Esperance (Sapporo)

The cycle of life that connects the forest and the sea "The story of Akaezomatsu tea woven on the day of the grain rain" - A conversation with Tatsuya Ueii (Shizenshita) and Ami (Gofujuuu) @ L'Esperance (Sapporo)

To the families of those who died in the war: Applications for the 12th Special Condolence Payments are now open [Hokuryu Town website]

To the families of those who died in the war: Applications for the 12th Special Condolence Payments are now open [Hokuryu Town website]

Golden Week at Hokuryu Onsen # Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association # Kitchen car unveiling event - Heart-shaped baked donuts made with Hokuryu Town rice flour and Kurosengoku soybeans # Love Ring also makes its first appearance [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Managing Director]

Golden Week at Hokuryu Onsen # Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association # Kitchen car unveiling event - Heart-shaped baked donuts made with Hokuryu Town rice flour and Kurosengoku soybeans # Love Ring also makes its first appearance [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Managing Director]

[Recruiting working adults] FY 2025 Hokuryu Town employee (firefighter) employment qualification exam recruitment [Hokuryu Town website]

[Recruiting working adults] FY 2025 Hokuryu Town employee (firefighter) employment qualification exam recruitment [Hokuryu Town website]

On Thursday, April 24th, a first for Japan! The Itasha sweet potato shop [Yakimo-ya Mai-chan] will pre-open at the recycle shop "Smile Hokuryu Main Store" in Hokuryu Town! Grand opening on April 29th (㊗️ Showa Day)!

On Thursday, April 24th, a first for Japan! The Itasha sweet potato shop [Yakimo-ya Mai-chan] will pre-open at the recycle shop "Smile Hokuryu Main Store" in Hokuryu Town! Grand opening on April 29th (㊗️ Showa Day)!

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we have made a small donation to show our gratitude to the people of the town who have supported us for so many years. [Hokuko Construction Co., Ltd.]

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we have made a small donation to show our gratitude to the people of the town who have supported us for so many years. [Hokuko Construction Co., Ltd.]

On Saturday, April 19th, Minoritch Hokuryu opened for the 2025 fiscal year. We don't have many products yet, but we have a lot of rice. [Minorich Hokuryu]

On Saturday, April 19th, Minoritch Hokuryu opened for the 2025 fiscal year. We don't have many products yet, but we have a lot of rice. [Minorich Hokuryu]

From an Italian car to an American car! A sweet potato kitchen car in collaboration with Vtuber Hinomoto Mai, [Yakimoya Mai-chan], will have its grand opening on April 29th (Showa Day) at Smileacle Hokuryu Main Store in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido! [Smile Hokuryu Main Store]

From an Italian car to an American car! A sweet potato kitchen car in collaboration with Vtuber Hinomoto Mai, [Yakimoya Mai-chan], will have its grand opening on April 29th (Showa Day) at Smileacle Hokuryu Main Store in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido! [Smile Hokuryu Main Store]

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May 3rd (Holiday) - 6th (Holiday) With love from Hokuryu Town, # Love Ring # Sunflower Park Hokuryu will debut [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association, Managing Director]

The May event calendar ② is now complete! Golden Week events are from May 3rd to 6th [Free bathing for children! ] [50 yen off soft serve! ] [Children's curry on sale for 500 yen! At the restaurant] [Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen]

Golden Week at Hokuryu Onsen # Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association # Kitchen car unveiling event - Heart-shaped baked donuts made with Hokuryu Town rice flour and Kurosengoku soybeans # Love Ring also makes its first appearance [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association Managing Director]

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  • May 2, 2025

Hokuryu Town Office puts into action a townspeople's idea! "Planting cherry tree seedlings" in Nonno Forest

Friday, May 2, 2025 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 At Nonno no Mori in Hokuryu Town, there was a meeting with Kazuo Shibasaki, a forestry instructor belonging to the Sorachi District Forestry Instructor Liaison Council, Susumu Yotsuji, a Hokuryu town resident, Junichi Iguchi, head of the Industry Division at the Hokuryu Town Office, and Yoshihiro Ichiba, section chief.

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  • May 1, 2025

Enjoy the scent of spring with rice made with young bamboo shoots, or "takenoko," which are full of vital energy!

May 1, 2025 (Thursday) The first spring wind came with the arrival of fresh bamboo shoots! We enjoyed the taste of spring to the fullest with bamboo shoot rice and stews. For the rice, we added bamboo shoots, carrots, dried daikon radish strips, and shiitake mushrooms! We also had bamboo shoot stew with hijiki seaweed, carrot […]

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