The history of sunflower cultivation is discussed by a tourism association director at Hokuryu Junior High School [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Mr. Yotsuji, the "principal figure" of Hokuryu becoming the "village of sunflowers," gives a speech at Hokuryu Junior High School. "I hope the tradition of 'Sunflowers of the World' will be passed down." [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]