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
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 On Thursday, August 21, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Wa Community Center, with approximately 20 townspeople in attendance. Mayor Sasaki reported that the town had received the full amount of the local revitalization grant, and discussed plans for the town's future.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Google Album [Sunflower Rice News] This album contains image files from JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch's "Sunflower Rice News" No. 120 (published in March 1990) to the latest issue. […]
On Wednesday, August 20th, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Hekisui Ikigai Center. Approximately 20 town residents participated, and the meeting was an opportunity to hear about policies for fiscal year 2025 and new developments for the Sunflower Festival. Opinions […]
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻(@himawari_hokuryu)
Sunday, August 24, 2025 On Wednesday, August 20, Hokuryu Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Persol Tempstaff Co., Ltd., a pioneer in human resources services. The company will utilize its specialized knowledge to address the town's serious labor shortage.
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Monday, August 25, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu) View this post on Instagram […]
Monday, August 25, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Monday, August 25, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)
Updated on Friday, August 22nd and Monday, August 25th, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Restaurant Himawari🌻 (@himawari_hokuryu) 🌻 […]
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![(Notice) Saturday, September 6th: Autumn, the season of food and art, is upon us! Have a wonderful holiday at the "Eirakuen Autumn Fest"! [Eirakuen Special Nursing Home]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-20-16.02.10-375x237.jpg)
![Introducing Sunflower Road, a hidden gem in Hokuryu Town! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-19-9.35.54-375x241.jpg)
![Hokuryu Town and Kuriyama Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement to secure nursing care workers and students [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-19-9.45.47-375x270.jpg)
![Today I met with the mayor of Hokuryu Town → Live performance → First day of Rising → Evening office meeting [Singer JUN]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/c77847166359e34dddc59c7e6a19071a-375x257.jpg)
![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]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-20-7.49.51-375x217.jpg)
![[Sunflower Watermelon Cultivation and Direct Sales Event] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Hokuryu Town Melon and Watermelon Festival 2025](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250814-IMG_2148-375x211.jpg)
![Comprehensive collaboration agreement concluded with Hokkaido University of Science, 10 articles in total [Hokuryu Town HP]](https://portal.hokuryu.info/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-19-9.33.03-375x243.jpg)
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