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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Monday, April 7, 2025 On Thursday, April 3, the planting of yellow small watermelons, "Sunflower Watermelons," began at the farm of Takada Co., Ltd. (CEO Takada Shunki)! Sunflower watermelon planting begins! Soaked in water Before planting, the roots and leaves of the seedlings are soaked in water.
Monday, April 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasuhiro Sasaki (@sanny_smail5155)
Monday, April 7, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Honoka Agricultural Cooperative Association (@honoka.hokuryu)
Monday, April 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akihiko Takada (@qiuguanggaotian)
Monday, April 7, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu)
Monday, April 7, 2025
On Monday, April 7, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet site operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article (dated April 5) titled " Hoping for a good harvest again this year -- Planting work begins for the Hokuriku specialty "Sunflower Watermelon" [...]
Friday, April 4, 2025 As April arrives, the snow is finally melting and spring is in the air. Spring Celebration Chirashi Sushi "Spring Celebration Chirashi Sushi" to celebrate the arrival of gentle spring! ! ! Salmon, salmon roe, squid, sweet eel, etc. are placed on vinegared rice.
Friday, April 4, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Friday, April 4, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu)
Friday, April 4, 2025 The Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) runs an internet site called Hokkaido Shimbun Digital, which has an article titled "Hokuryu Specialty: Sunflower Watermelon Planting Begins" (dated April 3rd). We would like to introduce it to you.
April 3, 2025 (Thursday) On March 28 (Friday), from 4:00 pm, the Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association held a seedling tour. Sunflower Watermelon Seedling Tour Yusuke Yamakaku, Sorachi Agricultural Cooperative Improvement and Extension Center, and JA Kitasorachi Fruit and Vegetable Department, […]
Thursday, April 3, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kurosenjyoumu Business Cooperative Association Managing Director (@kurosenjyoumu)
Thursday, April 3, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu)
![Hoping for a good harvest this year too - Planting of Hokuryu's specialty "Sunflower Watermelon" begins [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-07-8.11.46-375x285.jpg)
![Applications are being accepted for various medical examinations in Hokuryu Town in 2025 [Hokuryu Town website]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-07-7.58.51-375x214.jpg)
![Planting of sunflower watermelon, a Hokuryu specialty, begins [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-04-8.58.06-375x246.jpg)
![This time we will introduce [Sunflower Watermelon Planting]! Shipment will start around the beginning of June [Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative (JA Kitasorachi)]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-07-8.00.20-375x277.jpg)
![[Registered on March 31] Hello Work job vacancies in Hokuryu Town: Hello Work job vacancies in Hokuryu Town: Chef "Hokuryu Promotion Corporation" [Search for Hello Work jobs]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-03-7.41.54-375x306.jpg)
![[Sunflower watermelon cultivation and planting] Takada Akimitsu Farm [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20250403-IMG_7358-1-375x281.jpg)
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