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
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 All information on the Hokuryu Town Portal: 5 media: "Website Hokuryu Town Portal" + "Facebook Page Hokuryu Town Treasures" + "Instagram Hokuryu Town Treasures" + "Youtube Hokuryu Town [...]"
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 No matter how deep the night, morning always brings its gentle light. It’s a drizzling morning now, but for a brief moment, I remember the dazzling light I saw as dawn broke. It was as if […]
Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Spreading smiles across generations! Mölkky Tournament to be held at Omusubi, a community square. Have you heard of Mölkky, a sport that originated in Finland? Mölkky doesn't require strenuous exercise, so it's a fun sport to play. […]
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association (@kurosengoku)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen Hotel [Official] (@sunflowerpark_hokuryu)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) published an article titled "Turning Hokuryu into a Handmade Town: First Event to Gather Artists, Introducing Local Materials" (October 10, 2025).
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, an article about Kurosengoku soybeans was published on the website “JIDL: A Heart-Exciting, Healthy Lifestyle,” run by the Japan Institute of Medical and Dietary Medicine (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). We would like to introduce it to you.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, "Projection Mapping Night 2025" was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen. This fourth year of collaboration with Hokkaido Information University was marked by the students' new challenges and the warm cooperation of local residents.
Thursday, November 5, 2025: To everyone! I'd love to talk to you! Your voice will be used in town development! Please feel free to stop by the Mayor's Office. Please call in advance as I may have official business or administrative meetings scheduled. [...]
Updated on Friday, October 9, 2025 and Thursday, November 6, 2025. To everyone! We'd love to talk to you! We'll use your voice to improve our town! Please feel free to stop by the Mayor's Office. Please note that there may be official business or administrative meetings scheduled. […]
Thursday, November 6, 2025
![Why is it called "the myth"? The secret of Hokkaido's black beans, "Kurosengoku Soybeans." A thorough explanation of their nutrition and deliciousness! [JIDL: A heart-warming, body-pleasing product]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-8.16.22-375x223.jpg)
![[Event Announcement - Saturday, December 6th] Sunflower Chorus Memorial Concert Part 11: The program has been finalized. This year's concert will consist of three parts. [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Chorus]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-7.59.36-375x248.jpg)
![[Event Announcement - Saturday, November 22nd] Spreading smiles across generations! Mölkky Tournament held at Everyone's Square "Omusubi" [Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-9.47.05-375x303.jpg)
![Hokuryu becomes a town of handmade crafts with first-ever event bringing together artists and showcasing local materials [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/b9bcdd65ffe008706c6009fd21e21102-375x279.jpg)
![November event calendar ♨️ We have plenty of fun and great deals! [Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-7.57.03-375x281.jpg)
![Concert season is here 🎶🎵🎶 A choir with which we have a connection will be holding a concert soon. If you can make it, please come 🎵 [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Chorus]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-8.00.07-375x251.jpg)
![R7 Hokuryu Town Cultural Festival Hokuryu Taiko [YouTube Channel - Hiroyuki Takimoto]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-11-8.35.48-375x211.jpg)