Hokuryu Town Portal

A hymn to the magnificent sunflowers!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

The Nakajima Family Natural Garden combines the beauty and power of nature

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Ripening rice ears sparkling with morning dew!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

With gratitude for the beautifully blooming Sunfinity!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

A heartwarming moment with the lively handmade flower stand "Cute Giraffe"

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, is a town of sunflowers. It may be a small town with a population of just 1,600, but it is home to a vast expanse of land that stretches out as far as the eye can see, and the heartwarming stories of the people who live there.
"Food is life" is a philosophy deeply rooted in this town, and the spirit of "harmony" and "compassion" lives in daily life.
My husband and I are deeply moved by each and every one of these experiences, and since 2010 we have continued to share the town's stories through this website.
Our unchanging wish is that the warmth of this small town will reach your heart and spread to the world as a small "share of joy."
Although it may be small, it shines brightly. We would like to share with you the current state of Hokuryu Town.
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[Notice - October 9th (Thurs)] Smiles are in full bloom again this year! The 54th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics will be held! Come join us for a day that will lift your spirits and bodies!

[Notice - October 9th (Thurs)] Smiles are in full bloom again this year! The 54th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics will be held! Come join us for a day that will lift your spirits and bodies!

The theme of the posts has also changed from summer to autumn, and we will be introducing the early autumn scenery of Hokuryu Town! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Sakai Yuto]

The theme of the posts has also changed from summer to autumn, and we will be introducing the early autumn scenery of Hokuryu Town! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Sakai Yuto]

University students from within and outside Hokkaido are invited to Hokuryu for a "Career Design Camp" to exchange ideas on securing human resources. [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

University students from within and outside Hokkaido are invited to Hokuryu for a "Career Design Camp" to exchange ideas on securing human resources. [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

Enjoy the sun's blessings: crispy and fluffy. Taste the exquisite "Hokuryu Macarons" made by Asahikawa's long-established shop, "Umeya"!

Enjoy the sun's blessings: crispy and fluffy. Taste the exquisite "Hokuryu Macarons" made by Asahikawa's long-established shop, "Umeya"!

The exquisite "Sasazushi" by Mr. and Mrs. Kitajima served at the Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival

The exquisite "Sasazushi" by Mr. and Mrs. Kitajima served at the Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival

A day filled with smiles and autumn colors! Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025

A day filled with smiles and autumn colors! Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025

For 10 days from September 13th (Saturday) to September 23rd (Tuesday, national holiday), we will be holding a shopping stamp rally with the Uryu Roadside Station! You can win new rice in the lottery! 🎯 [Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen]

For 10 days from September 13th (Saturday) to September 23rd (Tuesday, national holiday), we will be holding a shopping stamp rally with the Uryu Roadside Station! You can win new rice in the lottery! 🎯 [Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen]

Superintendent of Education appointed in Hokuryu Town, Sorachi District (10th) Yoshiki Tanaka (68)

Superintendent of Education appointed in Hokuryu Town, Sorachi District (10th) Yoshiki Tanaka (68)

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Enjoy the sun's blessings: crispy and fluffy. Taste the exquisite "Hokuryu Macarons" made by Asahikawa's long-established shop, "Umeya"!

A day filled with smiles and autumn colors! Eirakuen Autumn Fest 2025

Career Design Camp 2025: Six days of tears and smiles, connecting to the future, and an inspiring graduation ceremony

Hokuryu Town Board of Education
  • September 17, 2025

A whirlwind of laughter without any side effects! Geisha Boys took Hokuryu Town Himawari University by storm, bringing the audience into fits of laughter with their Showa era hits and witty talk!

On September 11th (Tue), 2025, the Hokuryu Town Himawari University September Seminar took place at the community center from 10:00 AM. The Asahikawa-based Geisha Boys appeared. Dressed in glamorous geisha costumes, they performed nostalgic Showa-era hits and lighthearted tunes.

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Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association
  • September 17, 2025

We'll be introducing you to the early autumn scenery of Hokuryu Town! This time, we traveled around Etaibetsu and captured the scenery inside the Konpira Park Campground and the riverside scenery changing into their autumnal décor. 🍂 [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu)

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  • September 16, 2025

Shinryu Elementary School 5th graders "Rice Farming Experience/Rice Harvesting" A moving experience of golden rice! Try your hand at traditional rice harvesting!

On September 10th (Wednesday), six fifth-graders from Shinryu Elementary School in Hokuryu Town experienced rice harvesting. The seedlings they planted in May turned golden brown, and the students learned how to use a sickle from Mr. Akimitsu Takada of Takada Co., Ltd., and then tried their hand at harvesting the rice. […]

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Hokuryu Town Board of Education
  • September 12, 2025

[Notice - October 9th (Thurs)] Smiles are in full bloom again this year! The 54th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics will be held! Come join us for a day that will lift your spirits and bodies!

Friday, September 12, 2025: Smiles will be in full bloom again this year! The 54th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics will be held! Let's gather together for a day that will lift our spirits and bodies! As the golden rice ears bow and Hokuryu Town enters the harvest season of autumn, we will rejuvenate our minds and bodies.

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