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Reiwa 5 Shinryu Shrine Autumn Annual Festival Mikamiyuki

September 13, 2023

2023 Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival Goshinmusai @ Wa Community Center (Wa Neighborhood Association)

September 14, 2023 (Thu) The "2023 Autumn Grand Festival of Shinryu Shrine" was held in Hokuryu-cho for three days from September 8 (Fri.) to 10 (Sun.). The autumn festival at Shinryu Shrine in 2023 was held in Hokuryu-cho to celebrate a bountiful autumn harvest and to honor the [...] The autumn festival at Shinryu Shrine in 2023 was held in Hokuryu-cho in order to celebrate a bountiful autumn harvest and to honor the [...

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Sales of freshly baked bread by RICH Kobo (NPO Akarui Nouhou), Sept.

September 12, 2023

Sales of freshly baked bread by RICH Kobo (NPO Akarui Nouhou), Sept.

September 13, 2023 (Wed.) Here are the delicious breads for September at RICH Kobo, the freshly baked bakery of NPO Akarui Nouhou (Representative Director Yumiko Takebayashi). September Sales Dates (13 times) The September sales will be held on Tuesdays (5th and 12th [...]].

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First shipment of new sunflower rice 2023

September 11, 2023

First shipment of new rice produced in 2023: "Sunflower Rice", "Glutinous Rice", and "Sake Rice: Comet"!

September 11, 2023 (Mon.) On Friday, September 8, the first shipment of new rice, Himawari Rice (sake rice, glutinous rice, and Uruchi rice) produced in 2023 was held at the Hokuryu Branch Office of JA Kitasorachi (Branch Manager Kimitoshi Washio). The new rice "Himawari" produced in 2023 [...].

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Radio calisthenics 2023

September 11, 2023

Refreshing Radio Exercises 2023 (June 12 - September 8) is over! Thank you very much!

September 11, 2023 (Monday) Radio calisthenics, performed by breathing in the fresh morning air with all one's might, was held for 88 days (27 days in 2 months) from June 12 (Monday) to September 8 (Friday) this year. Organized by the Hokuryu Town Board of Education, the event [...].

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The state of the fields on Saturday, September 2nd

September 7, 2023

Saturday, September 2: Crop cultivation in the Akarui Agricultural Method plots has entered the harvest season.

Thursday, September 7, 2023 Saturday, September 2, 2023 The field (plot). Crop cultivation on a leased field was implemented in May of this year, and the harvest season began four months later in September. From the field design, plowing, seeding, planting, mowing, and other operations proceeded sequentially [...].

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Sunflower maze and duck farm cleanup

August 23, 2023

Sunflower Village and Ostrich Club's "Ostrich Sunflower Maze" and "Aigamo Farm" handing out

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 The 37th Himawari Festival ended on Sunday, August 20. We sincerely thank everyone who came to the festival. Thank you very much! The next day, Monday, August 21, the town of Hokuryu [...].

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"Hair-woven Buddha" Scroll Opening Ceremony

August 21, 2023

2023 "Gokaikaiji Memorial Service for the Hair Weaving Buddha" at Ryusenji Temple (Hokuryu-cho, Hokkaido) of the Honganji School of Shinshu Jodo, a secret Buddhist ceremony that has been held for 95 years.

August 21, 2023 (Mon.) On Thursday, August 17, the 2023 "Keori Hotoke Gokaijiku Hoyo" (Ceremony for the Opening of the Hair Weaving Buddha) was solemnly held at Ryusenji Temple, Bekiunzan, of the Honganji School of Jodo Shinshu in Hokuryu-cho, [...]...

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Sunflower Village Flowering Status 8/9

August 10, 2023

August 9 (Wed.) Sunflower Village blooming status: Sunflowers are hanging their heads and beginning to wither here and there.

Thursday, August 10, 2023 Here is the blooming situation at Sunflower Village on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. In the Sunflower Village, due to the rain last weekend, the sunflowers that were in full bloom are hanging their heads and beginning to wither here and there. The road of the jumbo maze [...].

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Freshly baked bread sales by RICH Kobo (NPO Akarui Farming) in August

August 8, 2023

Sales of freshly baked bread by RICH Kobo (NPO Akarui Nouhou), Aug.

August 8, 2023 (Tuesday) Here are the delicious breads for August at RICH Kobo, the freshly baked bakery of NPO Akarui Noho (Representative Director Yumiko Takebayashi). August Sales Dates (14 times) August sales will be held on Tuesdays (1st, 8th, 2nd [...]].

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Sunflower Village Flowering Status 8/2

August 3, 2023

August 2 (Wed.) Sunflower field in bloom: The jumbo maze plot in the center is in full bloom and at its best!

Thursday, August 3, 2023 - Blooming conditions on Wednesday, August 2 in the Sunflower Village. The jumbo maze plot in the center is in full bloom. Facing the sun, the sunflowers in full bloom are out of this world.

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A great farm full of vitality

July 31, 2023

July 28 (Fri.) Astonishingly great growth of plants in the field of Akarui Agricultural Method (NPO Akarui Agricultural Method)

July 31, 2023 (Mon.) On Friday, July 28, crops are growing surprisingly well in the fields of the non-profit organization Akarui Nouhou (President Yumiko Takebayashi). Field conditions on Friday, July 28 The corn field was covered with a layer of soil that was [...]...

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Sunflower Village Flowering Status 7/28

July 28, 2023

July 28 (Fri.) Sunflower Village blooming status: The sunflower fields on the hill are in full bloom, and the jumbo maze plots near the observatory are almost ready to be seen!

Friday, July 28, 2023 In Sunflower Village, the sunflower fields on the hill are in full bloom, and the jumbo maze plots near the observation deck are two to three minutes into bloom. The green buds are gradually opening their yellow petals. Come August [...].

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July 28, 2023

The 37th Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Festival 2023 "The wonderful store at the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourism Center!

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 [Updated: Friday, July 28, 2023] Here is an introduction of the store in the Sunflower Tourist Center of the "Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Festival 2023". Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Center ❂ After filling your energy power at the Sunflower Village [...].

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July 25, 2023

The 5th Park Friends Cup Park Golf Tournament (Himawari Park Golf Course, Hokuryu Town): 122 people gathered from all over the province, with the oldest player, 93 years old, in good spirits!

July 25, 2023 (Tue) On July 23 (Sun) from 08:00, 122 players from all over Hokkaido, from Wakkanai City in the north to Tomakomai City in the south, participated in the "5th Park Friend Cup Park Golf [...]" at the Himawari Park Golf Course in Hokuryu Town.

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Sunflower Village Flowering Status 7/22

July 24, 2023

July 22 (Sat) Sunflower Field in bloom: Ostrich maze in the back is in full bloom

Monday, July 24, 2023 This is the blooming status of the Sunflower Village on the opening day of the "37th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival 2023". The ostrich sunflower maze is in full bloom, while the jumbo maze is still green before blooming. The sunflower field on the hill [...].

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37th Himawari Festival Opening Ceremony

July 24, 2023

37th Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Festival Opening Ceremony 2023

July 24, 2023 (Monday) The 37th Sunflower Festival Opening Ceremony was held on July 22, 2023 (Saturday) at 10:00!　This is the opening of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Festival, which will run for about a month until Sunday, August 20, 2023. The 37th Hokuryu-cho [...].

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Mr. Moriaki Tanaka's mountain (Makioka, Inotsu, Uryu Town)

July 20, 2023

Mr. Moriaki Tanaka's mountain play (Makioka, Uryu Town, Minotsu)

Thursday, July 20, 2023 Mr. Moriaki Tanaka, 86, a resident of Hokuryu Town, owns a forest in the neighboring town of Mokuoka, Uryu Town. We were told that he is doing a good job of mowing the forest and cutting down the lower branches, so we visited him in the mountain [...]...

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July 19, 2023

The 19th Ourai Nippon Grand Prix Award Ceremony Nippon Grand Prize Award Ceremony ・35 groups from all over Japan gathered at the 18th Gathering of the 17th Award Winners ・Hokuryu Town and Shimokawa Town received awards from Hokkaido

July 19, 2023 On Thursday, July 13, 2023, "The 19th All Right! Nippon Grand Prize Award Ceremony and Gathering of the 18th and 17th award winners" was held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Shinagawa Front Building Conference Room. About 35 award-winning groups from all over Japan and related persons [...].

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Meeting on the proposal to establish Himawari Karaoke Club (tentative name)

July 19, 2023

Sunflower Karaoke Club, a federation of karaoke clubs in Hokuryu Town, was established! They showcase their beautiful voices several times a year!

July 19, 2023 (Wednesday) On July 17 (Monday) from 14:00, representatives of karaoke clubs in the town gathered at the multi-purpose hall of COCOWA, a commercial revitalization facility in Hokuryu Town, to discuss "organizing a karaoke club in the town." Hokuryu [...]

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Sunflower Village Flowering Status 7/17

July 18, 2023

July 17 (Mon., national holiday) Sunflower Village blooming status: Ostrich Sunflower Maze is at its best and almost in full bloom!

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Sunflowers in the "Ostrich Sunflower Maze" are shining in happy colors at Sunflower Village! Sunflowers around the world are also sending out their cheerful power! Jumbo Maze" near the observatory with green buds [...].

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Logo "Bright Farming" in the town of Hokuryu
Yellow mailbox of happiness

Yasuhiro Sasaki, Mayor

　Yasuhiro Sasaki Mayor's Activity Report

Dear all!　I would like to talk to you.
We will use their voices in city planning!
Please feel free to stop by the Mayor's office.
August and September Activity Schedule

We tour and speak in Hokuryu Town every month.
Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki explores the charms of the town

Outline of Hokuryu Town

Hokuryu Town, Map

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Area: 159 km² ❂ Area
❂ Population: 1,573 people[Month-over-month: ± 0 ]
❂ Households:778 households[Month-over-month: - 1 ]
(August 1, 2025)
❂ Aging rate :46.0 % (0.5)(All roads, No. 19)
❂ Late aging rate :29.6% (%)(All the way No. 7)
(179 cities, towns, and villages in all provinces)As of January 1, 2024)

Hokuryu Town Web Site

Hokuryu Town Web Site

Town bus timetable

R7.4~ Town bus timetable

Hokuryu Town Introduction Page

Hokuryu Town Introduction Page

Hokuryu Town Hometown Tax Payment

❂ quaint little Kyoto-style home cooking with boiled vegetables and marinated food, also now served in restaurants
❂ Hometown Choice

❂ Rakuten Market

❂ ANA

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