On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, planting of the Yellow Small Watermelon No. 2 "Sunflower Watermelon" began at the farm of Takada Co., Ltd. (CEO: Shunki Takada). This yellow small watermelon has a high water content and a refreshing sweetness. […]
April 2, 2024 (Tuesday) April 1, 2024, marks the beginning of the new fiscal year (Reiwa 6). Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki toured Hokuryu Town. The valuable Edaibetsu Dam, where meltwater irrigates the town’s fields, extends across the Mitani area and reaches the town border with Mashike Town.
Thursday, March 21, 2024 On Wednesday, March 20, from 11:00 AM, a buffet lunch called "Mitsuo's Day" was held at Himawari Restaurant in Hokuryu Town. As it was a national holiday, many families came to enjoy the event. […]
Monday, March 18, 2024. This year’s equinox begins on the 17th (Sunday), ends on the 20th (Wednesday) as the Vernal Equinox, and ends on the 23rd (Saturday). Botamochi, a type of rice cake eaten on the Vernal Equinox (O-Higan) Botamochi, a type of rice cake eaten on the spring equinox, is a type of rice cake eaten on the spring equinox. […]
On March 5th (Tue), 2024, the Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council (Chairman: Takeshi Yamamoto) organized a craft recreation called "Hariko no Tatsu" at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center. Cosmo […]
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, we received delicious homemade tofu, okara (soy pulp), and steamed soybeans from Yumiko Takebayashi, a resident of Iwamura, Hokuryu Town. Thank you very much. This was the last tofu-making event of the year, organized by the group "Buta no Shippo" […]
Friday, March 1st, 2024 - Sunday, March 3rd is Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day). We celebrate this year by praying for the healthy growth and happiness of children! "Kurosengoku Rice Pressed Sushi" for Hinamatsuri This year, we're serving Kurosengoku rice with pumpkin salad, cucumber, chili, and more.
The 37th Hokuryu Town Snow Festa Yukinko Festival was held on Friday, February 23rd from 1:00 PM behind the Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center. Kindergarten children, elementary school students, and other energetic children and families from the town attended the event.
February 22, 2024 (Thursday) The new Mayor, Yasuhiro Sasaki (68 years old), who was first elected in the mayoral election on Sunday, February 4, reported to Hokuryu Town Hall for the first time on Thursday, February 22. A bouquet presentation was held at the entrance to the town hall at 8:45 a.m. amid a flurry of falling snow. […]
On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Mayor Yutaka Sano (72 years old) gave his final farewell speech and presented himself with a bouquet of flowers in the assembly hall at 9:00 a.m., on the last day of his term. He has served three terms since his first election in February 2012.
Monday, February 19, 2024 The other day, I received some delicious homemade tofu from Yumiko Takebayashi, a resident of Iwamura, Hokuryu Town. Delicious Homemade Tofu (by the group "Buta no Shippo"). This homemade tofu was made in Hokuryu Town […]
Friday, February 16, 2024: A luxurious Kurosengoku Tea Jelly Parfait featuring a variety of Kurosengoku processed products, including Kurosengoku Tea Jelly, Kurosengoku Tea Flakes, and Kurosengoku Anko (Red Bean Paste)! Kurosengoku Tea Jelly Parfait Kurosengoku Tea Jelly Kurosengoku Tea […]