Hokuryu Town Portal

A hymn to the magnificent sunflowers!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

The Nakajima Family Natural Garden combines the beauty and power of nature

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Ripening rice ears sparkling with morning dew!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

With gratitude for the beautifully blooming Sunfinity!

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

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

Treasures of Hokuryu Town

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

Hokuryu Town and Kuriyama Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement to secure nursing care workers and students [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Hokuryu Town and Kuriyama Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement to secure nursing care workers and students [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Comprehensive collaboration agreement concluded with Hokkaido University of Science, 10 articles in total [Hokuryu Town HP]

Comprehensive collaboration agreement concluded with Hokkaido University of Science, 10 articles in total [Hokuryu Town HP]

Today I met with the mayor of Hokuryu Town → Live performance → First day of Rising → Evening office meeting [Singer JUN]

Today I met with the mayor of Hokuryu Town → Live performance → First day of Rising → Evening office meeting [Singer JUN]

Calling for participants for a workshop by handmade artists and a seminar on how to use Creema [Hokuryu Town website]

Calling for participants for a workshop by handmade artists and a seminar on how to use Creema [Hokuryu Town website]

We are pleased to announce that we will be selling Kurosengoku soy products at the Sapporo underground pedestrian space, Chikaho, from 10am to 6pm tomorrow, the 20th (Wed) and the 21st (Thurs). [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association]

We are pleased to announce that we will be selling Kurosengoku soy products at the Sapporo underground pedestrian space, Chikaho, from 10am to 6pm tomorrow, the 20th (Wed) and the 21st (Thurs). [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association]

Setsuya Luminarie 2025: The theme is "Family." The story of light shining in Setsuya Suzuki's garden, which has evolved over the past 11 years.

Setsuya Luminarie 2025: The theme is "Family." The story of light shining in Setsuya Suzuki's garden, which has evolved over the past 11 years.

Introducing Sunflower Road, a hidden gem in Hokuryu Town! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Introducing Sunflower Road, a hidden gem in Hokuryu Town! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

[Sunflower Watermelon Cultivation and Direct Sales Event] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025

[Sunflower Watermelon Cultivation and Direct Sales Event] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025

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On Sunday, August 18th, the final day of the Sunflower Festival, a Bon Odori dance festival and a fireworks display were held as the finale. We would like to thank everyone who came to the festival this year. Please come and see the sunflowers of Hokuryu Town again next year! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Sakai Yuto]

The 61st Hokuryu Commercial High School Road Race was held on Sunday, August 17th! Starting at Himawari no Sato, the race allowed participants to view the sunflowers along the course. Many runners, both adults and children, took part in the four races: 10km, 5km, 3km, and pair 2km. [Yuto Sakai, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

Local voices connecting to the future: Discussing the future of agriculture, education, and life at the Mibaushi District Town Planning Forum

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  • September 1, 2025

Disaster prevention and a circle of smiles! Hokuryu Town Welfare Association for the Physically Disabled connects hearts through evacuation drills and a Mölkky event

On Monday, September 1, 2025, and Tuesday, August 26, the Hokuryu Town Disabled Persons Welfare Association held an evacuation drill and Mölkky tournament. After a serious evacuation drill to prepare for any emergency, participants interacted with each other through the Finnish sport of Mölkky. It was the first time […]

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Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association
  • August 29, 2025

On Sunday, August 18th, the final day of the Sunflower Festival, a Bon Odori dance festival and a fireworks display were held as the finale. We would like to thank everyone who came to the festival this year. Please come and see the sunflowers of Hokuryu Town again next year! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Sakai Yuto]

Friday, August 29, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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Sunflower blooming status in 2025, news, etc.
  • August 29, 2025

The 61st Hokuryu Commercial High School Road Race was held on Sunday, August 17th! Starting at Himawari no Sato, the race allowed participants to view the sunflowers along the course. Many runners, both adults and children, took part in the four races: 10km, 5km, 3km, and pair 2km. [Yuto Sakai, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

Friday, August 29, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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  • August 29, 2025

Two huts destroyed in Hokuryu Town due to possible gust of wind on the 26th. Meteorological observatory conducts on-site investigation. [NHK Hokkaido WEB]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the NHK Hokkaido WEB, an internet site operated by NHK (Tokyo), posted an article titled "A gust of wind may have occurred in Hokuryu Town on the 26th, destroying two huts. The meteorological observatory is conducting an on-site investigation."

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  • August 29, 2025

A "gust of wind" hits Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido. Damage includes the complete destruction of a vacant house, the roof of a storage shed being blown off, and crops being toppled. The Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory dispatches staff to investigate the situation. [HBC/TBS]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (Sapporo) website, HBC Hokkaido News, reported, "A gust of wind hits Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, destroying vacant houses, blowing off roofs of storage sheds, and destroying crops in fields. [...]"

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  • August 28, 2025

Local voices connecting to the future: Discussing the future of agriculture, education, and life at the Mibaushi District Town Planning Forum

On August 22 (Fri), a town development discussion meeting was held at the Mibaushi Community Center, with approximately 20 town residents participating. The meeting included explanations of the fiscal year 2025 policies and Regional Revitalization 2.0, as well as topics on agriculture, education, living environment, and more.

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