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.
Yasuhiro Sasaki Mayor aims toSmall but Bright City DevelopmentWe will send out
Friday, August 22, 2025 On Monday, August 18, the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival and Fireworks Display was held in grand style. The event kicked off with a brave performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums, followed by a charming Bon Odori dance by children and a unique costume parade, thrilling the crowd.
Friday, August 22, 2025 ◇
Friday, August 22, 2025 ◇
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the JA Kitasorachi Women's Division will be hosting the Sakura Market, a warm and handmade event! The event will feature a wide variety of delicious locally grown vegetables, processed foods, and lovely handmade goods.
Friday, August 22, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)
Friday, August 22, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)
Friday, August 22, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu) 🌻 Thursday, August 21, Hon […]
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), published an article titled "Kamisunagawa Town and Hokuryu Town Sign Agreements with Hokkaido University of Science to Solve Regional Issues and Develop Human Resources" (dated August 21).
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) published an article titled "Hokuryu Town and Rakuno Gakuen University Sign Agreement to Collaborate to Revitalize the Local Community" (dated August 21) on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.
On Friday, August 22, 2025, an article titled "A Town That Uses the Sun to Its Advantage: Sunflowers Bloom All Over the Place in Summer in Hokuryu Town" was published on the Scenic Byway Hokkaido website operated by the Scenic Byway Support Center (Sapporo City).
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Hokuryu Town will be participating in the Great Hokkaido Festival 2025, run by STV Sapporo Television Broadcasting (Sapporo City). We will be selling our safe and reliable specialty products, including sunflower rice, Kurosengoku soybeans, and sunflower oil. Sunflower […]
Thursday, August 21, 2025 61st Hokusho Road Race Tournament 2025 Results Date and time: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Venue: Hokuryu Town, Uryu District, Hokkaido Organizer: Hokuryu Town Sports Association (Chairman: Hikaru Tanimoto) Contact: ( […]
Thursday, August 21, 2025 ◇
Thursday, August 21, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Thursday, August 21, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu)
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article titled "Hokkaido University of Science and Hokuryu Town Team Up to Address Rapidly Increasing Vacant Houses, etc. - Partnership Agreement" (dated August 20).
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, an article titled "Relocation of North Business Execution Center from Hokuryu to Imobeushi / Fujioka Tsumagami" was published on the website DOTSU-NET Construction, operated by Hokkaido Tsushin Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City) on August 19th. [...]
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in the pleasant autumn breeze, the Eirakuen Autumn Fest will be held in the parking lot of Eirakuen, a nursing home that Hokuryu Town is proud of! Enjoy delicious food trucks, exciting food, and more!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association (@kurosengoku)
![[Sunflower Watermelon Cultivation and Direct Sales Event] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250814-IMG_2148-375x211.jpg)
![Today I met with the mayor of Hokuryu Town → Live performance → First day of Rising → Evening office meeting [Singer JUN]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c77847166359e34dddc59c7e6a19071a-375x257.jpg)
![Introducing Sunflower Road, a hidden gem in Hokuryu Town! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-19-9.35.54-375x241.jpg)
![We are pleased to announce that we will be selling Kurosengoku soy products at the Sapporo underground pedestrian space, Chikaho, from 10am to 6pm tomorrow, the 20th (Wed) and the 21st (Thurs). [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-20-7.49.51-375x217.jpg)
![Hokuryu Town and Kuriyama Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement to secure nursing care workers and students [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-19-9.45.47-375x270.jpg)
![(Notice) Saturday, September 6th: Autumn, the season of food and art, is upon us! Have a wonderful holiday at the "Eirakuen Autumn Fest"! [Eirakuen Special Nursing Home]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-20-16.02.10-375x237.jpg)
![Comprehensive collaboration agreement concluded with Hokkaido University of Science, 10 articles in total [Hokuryu Town HP]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-19-9.33.03-375x243.jpg)
![Calling for participants for a workshop by handmade artists and a seminar on how to use Creema [Hokuryu Town website]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-17-23.19.23-375x267.jpg)
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