Hokuryu Town Portal

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

A heartwarming moment with the lively handmade flower stand "Cute Giraffe"

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

The yellow of hope spreads! The fields on the hill are in full bloom!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

The power of rice ears full of vitality!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Soothing lemon-colored lilies

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Hokuryu Town in Kita Sorachi, Hokkaido, is a small town with a population of approximately 1,600 people who cherish the idea that "food is life" and provide safe and secure food.
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Hokuryu Town to offer free online cram school for 4th grade elementary school students to 3rd grade junior high school students, utilizing major cram school courses, starting with summer classes on the 25th [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Hokuryu Town to offer free online cram school for 4th grade elementary school students to 3rd grade junior high school students, utilizing major cram school courses, starting with summer classes on the 25th [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

"Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival" kicks off. Organizers say, "Enjoy 2 million sunflowers and various events." [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

"Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival" kicks off. Organizers say, "Enjoy 2 million sunflowers and various events." [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

The timetable has finally been released! Are you ready to come to Himawari no Sato in Hokuryu Town on Saturday, August 2nd? It's hot and the time is long, from 10am to 4pm, but it's guaranteed to be fun! Of course, you can come and go during the event if you get too hot or tired! [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

The timetable has finally been released! Are you ready to come to Himawari no Sato in Hokuryu Town on Saturday, August 2nd? It's hot and the time is long, from 10am to 4pm, but it's guaranteed to be fun! Of course, you can come and go during the event if you get too hot or tired! [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

Our second guest is "Ajidokoro Yahachi," an izakaya restaurant located in the shopping arcade of Hokuryu Town! This is a local izakaya restaurant that is usually popular with the townspeople, but during the Sunflower Festival, they are offering a special limited menu that can only be enjoyed here! [Sakai Yuto, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

Our second guest is "Ajidokoro Yahachi," an izakaya restaurant located in the shopping arcade of Hokuryu Town! This is a local izakaya restaurant that is usually popular with the townspeople, but during the Sunflower Festival, they are offering a special limited menu that can only be enjoyed here! [Sakai Yuto, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

A field of sunflowers in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido [Region] [JIJI.COM/Yahoo!News]

A field of sunflowers in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido [Region] [JIJI.COM/Yahoo!News]

Here is a look at the event that was held on Saturday, July 26th. 🚛 Vehicle display by the Ground Self-Defense Force Band No. 2 🍚 "Sunflower Rice Scooping" by the JA Kitasorachi Women's Division ✊ "Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament" by the Shop Association [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Here is a look at the event that was held on Saturday, July 26th. 🚛 Vehicle display by the Ground Self-Defense Force Band No. 2 🍚 "Sunflower Rice Scooping" by the JA Kitasorachi Women's Division ✊ "Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament" by the Shop Association [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

[From Hokuryu Town] <Ask a key person> What to be careful of when climbing mountains in summer: Takashi Matsumoto, head of the Asahimoto Regional Police Department [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

[From Hokuryu Town] <Ask a key person> What to be careful of when climbing mountains in summer: Takashi Matsumoto, head of the Asahimoto Regional Police Department [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

A guide explaining the sunflowers he grew: Hokuryu Junior High School students [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

A guide explaining the sunflowers he grew: Hokuryu Junior High School students [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

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Introducing the "Sunflowers x Wrapping" sunflower bouquet workshop event, which will be held over two days on August 3rd (Sun) and 4th (Mon)! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

August 1st (Friday) to 4th (Monday) "Hokuryu Experience Tent" will be run by Mukogawa Women's University students (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture) [Hokuryu Town Website]

Three new sweets made with Hokuryu ingredients on sale at the Sunflower Festival [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Sunflower blooming status in 2025, news, etc.
  • August 1, 2025

[Hokkaido Weather, Friday, January 1st] Thunderclouds over the weekend... Thunderstorms on the Sea of Okhotsk side! Be careful of sudden changes in the weather when going to festivals or for outings [UHB Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting]

On Friday, August 1, 2025, the Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (UHB) website published an article titled, "Hokkaido Weather: 1st (Fri) - Expect cumulonimbus clouds over the weekend... Thunderstorms on the Sea of Okhotsk side! Festivals [...]"

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Sunflower blooming status in 2025, news, etc.
  • August 1, 2025

[Japan's Largest Sunflower Field] Hokuryu Town is celebrating with about 2 million summer flowers! The "Sunflower Festival" is currently underway... Beware of sudden rain showers this weekend [Sugai-san's Weather Forecast, Friday, January 1st] [UHB Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting]

On Friday, August 1, 2025, the Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting Corporation (UHB) website announced an article titled "Japan's Largest Sunflower Field: Approximately 2 Million Summer Flowers in Hokuryu Town! The Sunflower Festival" […]

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Sunflower blooming status in 2025, news, etc.
  • August 1, 2025

August 1st (Friday) Sunflower Village Flowering Status: The sunflowers are at their best. This weekend will be a spectacular view of the sunflowers in full bloom!

Friday, August 1, 2025 As of Friday, August 1, the sunflowers in the Jumbo Maze at Sunflower Village in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, are in full bloom! This weekend is the best time to see them. The top of the hill is about 50% in bloom, and the sunflowers from around the world are nearing the end of their blooming season.

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Hokuryu-cho Council of Social Welfare Public Relations Magazine "Hohoemi
  • August 1, 2025

Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council Newsletter "Hohoemi" No. 74 (August 1, 2025)

Friday, August 1, 2025 Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council Newsletter "Hohoemi" No. 74, Page 1 Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council Newsletter "Hohoemi" No. 74, Page 2 Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council Newsletter "Hohoemi" No. 74, Page 3 Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council Newsletter "Hohoemi" No. 74, […]

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