On Friday, July 18, 2025, the harvest season for the local specialty "Sunflower Watermelon" reached its peak in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido. At Takada Akimitsu Farm, each watermelon is carefully harvested, polished with the latest automatic brushing machines, and packed into boxes.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 On Saturday, July 12, a grand celebration was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen to celebrate former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. A total of 118 people attended the celebration to honor his many years of contributions to local government.
Thursday, July 17, 2025: After patiently waiting for the sunflower melon to reach its full ripeness, I enjoyed a melon parfait with ice cream and a melt-in-your-mouth sunflower melon! The over-ripe melon was super sweet!!! The mellow […]
Preparations are steadily underway at Hokuryu Town Himawari no Sato for the opening of the 39th Sunflower Festival on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. We'll bring you the latest information on highlights, including the jumbo maze and the World Sunflower Corner. From Shiga Prefecture […]
On July 9th (Wednesday), 5th graders from Hokuryu Town's Shinryu Elementary School participated in a rice farming experience. Experts taught them the importance of delicate water management tailored to the rice's growth stage, and farmer Takada shared with them the current state of rice growth this year.
On Monday, July 14, 2025, the sunflowers cultivated by honorary resident Ryoji Kikura in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, as a symbol of his "prayer for peace," are in full bloom. The vibrant sunflowers, blooming across the fields west of the Itaya Public Housing complex, bring a ray of peace and hope to the hearts of those who see them.
On July 2 (Wednesday), 2025, nine sixth graders from Heiwadori Elementary School in Sapporo visited Kinoya Farm in Hokuryu, Hokkaido, on a school trip. As part of the Genki Mura Dream Farm School program, they harvested and tested asparagus.
On Tuesday, July 9, 2025, and Sunday, June 29, the 2025 Sapporo Hokuryu Festival was held in Sapporo. 58 people from Hokuryu Town or those with ties to the town gathered to talk about their hometown. Mayor Sasaki spoke of Hokuryu Town's role as a local […]
On Sunday, June 29th, 2025, the 7th Annual Wadaiko De Itsu! in Fukagawa was held in Fukagawa City. Five groups from Kita Sorachi, including Hokuryu Taiko, performed powerful performances, captivating the audience. The concurrently held Kita Sorachi Market […]
Monday, July 7, 2025 The Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council hosted the "Minna no Hiroba Omusubi" event, a multi-generational exchange space, on Saturday, June 28th. Children and adults alike gathered and enjoyed four different games. […]
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association from Hokuryu Town will be exhibiting at the "Discover Hokkaido" event at the Daimaru Sapporo store. Kurosengoku soybean-related products will be on display in the event space on the basement floor, and Kurosengoku kinako (roasted soybean flour) dishes will be available in the restaurant area on the eighth floor.
Friday, July 4, 2025 A social gathering following the 2025 Hokuryu Firefighting Exercise was held on Friday, June 27, from 5:00 PM in the large hall on the second floor of the Hokuryu Town Community Center. The chairman of the Union Supporters Association, Joji, and other guests spoke to the fire brigade members who work hard at their daily training. […]