The "spirit of harmony" and "spirit of consideration" of the people of Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, are nothing special.
I simply live each day carefully and with compassion. It's a warm heart, like a sunflower, radiating sunshine.
May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday) May 5th (Tuesday) is Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival). It is a special day to pray for the healthy growth, health, and happiness of children. "Carp streamers" are displayed in reference to the legend of the "Dragon Gate," where a carp climbs a waterfall to become a dragon. [...]
May 4, 2026 (Monday) Announcement of the Shibazakura BBQ Picnic at Konpira Park Relax and unwind on the Shibazakura Hill. Enjoy eating, playing, creating, and learning while admiring the only Shibazakura in the Sorachi area. Spend time with family and friends, and enjoy your favorite activities...
Updated May 3, 2026 (Sunday), published April 30 (Thursday) Hokkaido Shimbun Digital (May 2) The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), published an article titled "The Achievements of Mr. Okura, Former Chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative […]"
May 1st, 2026 (Friday) Let's play Kin-Ball at the "Omusubi" Community Plaza! Participants wanted!! What is Kin-Ball? It's a sport originating in Canada where players cooperate to prevent a giant, lightweight ball from touching the floor!! Date, time, and location: [Date and time details omitted]
May 1, 2026 (Friday) Early spring in Hokuryu Town. As the cool breeze caresses your cheeks, lemon-yellow lights begin to illuminate the land, one by one. The daffodils, their radiance gently repainting the white memories of winter...
Friday, May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026 (Friday) The 62nd Kitasho Road Race 2026 Thanks to your warm support and cooperation, we are pleased to announce that this year's race will be held for the 62nd time. We will be holding the race as follows, and we look forward to your participation. […]
Friday, May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026 (Friday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Friday, May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026 (Friday) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Handmade in Japan Festival (HMJ) (@handmadeinjapanfes)
April 30, 2026 (Thursday) Along the roadside in the town's garden, tiny petals resembling cherry blossoms bloom, creeping along the ground—"moss phlox." A single flower is merely a small presence. Yet, thousands of these tiny lives, clinging together and overlapping, create a powerful presence. […]
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