- July 17, 2024
1 On the occasion of publication: Yutaka Sano, former mayor of Hokuryu Town
The Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association was established in 1972, when the town began full-fledged tourism projects, including the designation of Shotsamubetsu Doritsu Park, the construction of a new tourist trail, and the creation of Kompirayama Park.