Friday, August 22, 2025
- 1 Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival & Fireworks Festival 2025
- 1.1 Outline of the event
- 1.2 The heroic sound of the Hokuryu Taiko drums
- 1.3 Children's Bon Dance
- 1.4 A gorgeous and unique costumed Bon Odori dance
- 1.5 Greetings from Masahito Fujii, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce
- 1.6 A fireworks display that lights up the midsummer night sky (fireworks + lighting)
- 1.7 Bon Odori Dance Judging Announcement
- 2 Youtube Video
- 3 More Photos
- 4 Related Pages
Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival & Fireworks Festival 2025
On Monday, August 18th, 2025, the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival was held at the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourist Center, followed by a grand fireworks display at Himawari no Sato.
Outline of the event
- Organized by: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association
- Organized by: Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce
- Sponsors: Hokuryu Town, Hokuryu Town Council, Kita Sorachi Shinkin Bank Hokuryu Branch, JA Kita Sorachi Hokuryu Branch, Hokuryu Land Improvement District, Prince Shotoku Support Association, Hokuryu Town Specialty Store Association, Hokuryu Town Restaurant Association
- We would like to thank everyone involved for their generous donations.
The heroic sound of the Hokuryu Taiko drums
Before the Bon Odori dance began, the heroic beat of the Hokuryu Taiko drums reverberated throughout the venue. Four songs were performed, starting with "Farm Harvest Celebration Taiko" and "Yamabiko," followed by "FUN" and "River Rai no Utage" on shoulder drums, bringing the festival to a spectacular start.
Children's Bon Dance
Children in cute yukata robes danced in a circle to the sound of lively drumming. All participating children were given a gift of sweets.
Participation prizes for all participants
A gorgeous and unique costumed Bon Odori dance
40 individuals and 13 teams entered the costume Bon Odori dance. From glamorous costumes to unique costumes that made people laugh, the diverse dancers entertained the audience.
From left: Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki, Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Masahito Fujii
Minoru Nagai, JA Kitasorachi, Hokuryu District Representative Director
Greetings from Masahito Fujii, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce
Masahito Fujii, Chairman of Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the event and to everyone who made donations and helped make the event possible.
"Thank you to everyone who participated in the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival.
We were worried about the weather today, but we are very pleased that the event was a great success under clear skies.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the chairman of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, the members of Hokuryu Taiko, and the Traffic Safety Association. We would also like to thank the chamber of commerce members who donated, and everyone who donated from outside the town.
This year, the sunflowers at Himawari no Sato have been blooming beautifully for a long time. I think we have been blessed with such beautiful flowers. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people who have come to see the sunflowers during this time. Thank you very much!
The Bon Odori dance is coming to an end. The judging has just begun. Good luck!
There will be a fireworks display at Himawari no Sato until the judging is complete. The results will be announced after the fireworks display. We hope you enjoy the fireworks.
Finally, I would like to conclude my remarks by wishing all of you who are participating today good health, happiness, and continued success in your work.
"Thank you very much for today!!!" said Chairman Fujii.
A fireworks display that lights up the midsummer night sky (fireworks + lighting)
While waiting for the Bon Odori judging, the venue was moved to the grassy area of Himawari no Sato, where a fireworks display was held. The magnificent fireworks that shot up before our eyes painted a dream of light in the midsummer night sky.
No matter what moment you capture, it's a gorgeous and moving midsummer night's dream!
Thank you for a wonderful time!!!
Bon Odori Dance Judging Announcement
Individual Division
◉ Winner's prize: worth 30,000 yen
◉ 2nd to 30th place (prizes)
- Winner:Natalia Vero (Argentina)
- 2nd place:Keiko Takahashi (Hokuryu Town)
- 3rd place:Himawari-san (Hokuryu Town)
Group Division
◉ Winner's prize: worth 100,000 yen
◉ 2nd place prize: 70,000 yen
◉ 3rd place prize: 50,000 yen
- Winner:Merchant Beer Girl (Imoseushi Town)
- 2nd place:Flower 5 (Sunagawa City)
- 3rd place:Dokudokuyokki (Hokuryu Town)
There will be prizes for all teams.
The majestic beat of the Hokuryu Taiko drums, the joyous children's Bon Odori dance, and the unique and gorgeous Bon Odori dance in costume...
Filled with countless exciting moments, this dreamlike festival of light and sound on a midsummer night is filled with boundless love, gratitude, and prayers.
Youtube Video
Fireworks display (fireworks and lighting)
More Photos
Related Pages
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