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.
The Hokuryu Town Portal has been run by a husband and wife team for 15 years. It is a website that conveys the excitement of the "spirit of harmony" and "compassion" that permeates Hokuryu Town.
We aim to spread "empathy for joy" to people all over the world. (January 7, 2025)

Yasuhiro Sasaki Mayor aims toSmall but Bright City DevelopmentWe will send out

  • August 5, 2025

A field of sunflowers shining against the summer sky in Hokuryu is in full bloom and will be in full bloom until around the 11th. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "A field of sunflowers shining against the summer sky in Hokuryu, in full bloom, will be in full bloom until around the 11th" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.

  • August 5, 2025

[Registered on August 1st] Hello Work job openings in Hokuryu Town: Architectural engineer or construction sales assistant, Hira Construction Co., Ltd. [Search Hello Work jobs]

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the website [Search for Hello Work Jobs] operated by Antique Co., Ltd. (Osaka City) posted a job posting titled, “[Posted on August 1] Hello Work Job in Hokuryu Town: Architectural Technician or Architectural Sales Assistant, Hira Construction […]”

  • August 4, 2025

Hokuryu and Numata Junior High School brass bands to receive remote instruction, reducing the burden on music clubs and teachers in the Tokyo metropolitan area [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Remote instruction for Hokuryu and Numata Junior High School brass bands, reducing the burden on music clubs and teachers in the Tokyo metropolitan area" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.

  • 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 [...]"

  • 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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