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.

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  • September 11, 2025

University students from within and outside Hokkaido are invited to Hokuryu for a "Career Design Camp" to exchange ideas on securing human resources. [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article titled "Career Design Camp in Hokuryu, Inviting University Students from Hokkaido and Outside to Exchange Opinions on Securing Human Resources" (published on August 20th [...]