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special feature article

This is a feature article introducing the attractions of Hokuryu Town. Agriculture, culture and arts are introduced in detail.

  • July 1, 2025

Third graders at Shinryu Elementary School learn about growing cherry blossoms in 2025 through hands-on experience. We are grateful for the great cherry blossom trees of Hokuryu Town that grow healthy together!

On Monday, June 30, 2025, the third graders of Shinryu Elementary School participated in the 10th annual "Cherry Blossom Growing Experience Learning." Under the guidance of the Kita Sorachi Forestry Association, the students experienced the work of collecting seeds from cherry blossoms and sowing them in the fields. These cherry blossoms will be grown by the students in three years.

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  • June 26, 2025

First shipment of Hokuryu sunflower melons (JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch) and first auction (Kyokuichi Fruit and Vegetable Auction, Asahikawa City) 2025 - Delivering delicious food and energy that will make people all over the country happy!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 On Monday, June 23, the first shipment of "Hokuryu Sunflower Melon" was made to the JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch. Although the shipment was delayed due to bad weather, it turned out to be of high quality with a sugar content of 18 degrees. On the following day, the 24th, it was delivered to Asahikawa City […]

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  • June 23, 2025

Hokuryu Town is a sacred place watched over by the "Dragon God of Heaven" and where "the truth of the universe blooms in the sunflowers of the earth" [Dialogue with AI]

Monday, June 23, 2025 Hokuryu Town, the hope of Japan, revealed through dialogue with AI. It practices the "spirit of harmony" and "coexistence with nature", has a dragon god in the sky, and sunflowers that hold the truth of the universe bloom on the ground. It is a sacred place that truly illuminates the future. […]

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  • June 21, 2025

Agricultural Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT (HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting) interviewed Hokuryu Town's sunflower watermelon at Takada Co., Ltd. (representative: Takada Shunki)

June 21, 2025 (Saturday) June 11, 2025 (Wednesday) HBC's "Agri Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT" will be covering the Hokuryu Town sunflower watermelon. Viewers will be given gifts, and there will be a harvesting and polishing experience, as well as a tasting. The Agrikko will be celebrating the efforts of the producers and the sweet and juicy watermelons.

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  • June 20, 2025

Congratulations! Congratulations to Mr. Moriaki Tanaka for receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays!

On Friday, June 20, 2025, a celebration was held for former Hokuryu Town Council Chairman Moriaki Tanaka (88 years old) who was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. He was recognized for his many years of contributions to local government, youth group activities, and efforts in regional development, and received congratulatory gifts from the representative of the organizers and the mayor.

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  • June 16, 2025

[Sunflower watermelon cultivation, first shipment & first auction] [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association] Bringing the energy of summer to Hokuryu Town

Monday, June 16, 2025 The first shipment of Hokuryu Town's specialty "Sunflower Watermelon" was made on Wednesday, June 11, and was sent to markets in Sapporo and Asahikawa. This year, the watermelon was excellent, with a sugar content of 12 degrees, and Takada, the union president, said he hopes to increase awareness of the yellow watermelon and expand production.

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