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September 4, 2023

Hokkaido Food and Life Association sponsored "Summer 2023 Hokuryu! Organic Farming Field Trip" was held at a farm in Hokuryu-cho! Hokkaido Food and Life Association

On Monday, September 4, 2023, the Hokkaido Food and Life Association (Sapporo, Representative: Tokuji Hisada) hosted the "Summer 2023 Hokuryu Organic Farming Tour! Organic Farming Field Trip" organized by Hokkaido Food and Life Association (Sapporo, Representative: Tokuji Hisada) will be held at "Natural Farm (Representative: Masahata Kikura)" and "Farm Tomorrow (Ken Doi)" in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, on September 4, 2023.

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September 4, 2023

Hokuryu Town officials inspect advanced agriculture Northern Innovation [Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper].

September 4, 2023 (Monday) The Internet site "Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun, Electronic Edition" operated by Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun (Obihiro City) carried an article (dated September 2) titled "Northern Innovation: Hokuryu Town Officials Visit Advanced Agriculture [...].

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August 29, 2023

334 kg of cucumbers donated by the Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative Association for use in school lunches [Hokkaido Shimbun].

August 29, 2023 (Tuesday) The article "334 kg of cucumbers, eaten at school lunches and donated by the Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative" (dated August 28) appeared in the Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), [...].

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August 28, 2023

Hokkaido-produced melons shine as a brand with the highest production value per ton in Japan ＜Hokkaido Shimbun

The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), carried an article on August 27, 2023, titled "Hokkaido-produced Melons: Shining Brand Power and the Nation's Highest Per-Ton Production Value (Northern Food Trend).

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August 28, 2023

＜Miharu Yamagami, 23, is the representative of the team that won the Bon Odori dance competition.

August 28, 2023 (Mon.) The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo), carried an article (dated August 26) about Miharu Yamagami, 23, a representative of the group winning team of the Bon Dance Contest [...].

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August 28, 2023

(Notice) Sakura Market @ JA Kitasorachi Training Center (Fukagawa City) on Wednesday, August 30! From Hokuryu Town, "Akarui Shoten", "Tsumugi", and "Healing Space Lily" will open stalls!

August 28, 2023 (Monday) Sakura Market On August 30 (Wednesday) from 10:00 to 14:00, "Sakura Market" organized by JA Kitasorachi Women's Club will be held at JA Kitasorachi Training Center (Fukagawa City). 　The local [...].

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August 25, 2023

Hokuryu Taiko 30 years: 14 groups in Hokkaido hold commemorative concert in the blue sky [Hokkaido Shimbun].

Friday, August 25, 2023 The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo), published an article (dated August 23) titled "Hokuryu Taiko: 30 years, 14 groups in Hokkaido give commemorative concert in the blue sky," [...].

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August 25, 2023

Sorachi☆Bus Tour with "Sorachi Food Ambassador" Mami Sato! Sorachi☆Bus Tour (Part 2: Chichibubetsu Town, Hokuryu Town, Imosegyu Town) [Sorachi de View

On Friday, August 25, 2023, "Sorachi De View", an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Sorachi Regional Creation Council, will feature a "Sorachi☆Bus Tour with 'Sorachi Food Support Ambassador' Mami Sato! Sorachi☆Bus Tour (Part 2: Chichibubetsu Town, Hokuryu Town, and [...].

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August 24, 2023

Video] "Gurutto Hokkaido 360°" - A spectacular view of sunflowers [Hokkaido News WEB].

August 24, 2023 (Thu) An article (dated August 22) titled "'Gurutto Hokkaido 360°' Sunflowers Colorful and Spectacular View" was posted on [Hokkaido News Web], an Internet site operated by NHK, and introduced [...].

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August 24, 2023

This is breathtaking. ...... Popular model visits "spectacular sunflower field" in her hometown, Hokkaido, Japan, and praised it as "the most beautiful" and "spectacular.

Thursday, August 24, 2023 BuzzFeed Japan K.K., an Internet site operated by BuzzFeed Japan, Inc. in Tokyo, Japan, posted the following message: "This is stunning. ...... Popular model, local Hokkaido [...]"

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August 21, 2023

After the rain, 200 runners run in the Hokuryu Road Race for the first time in 4 years [Hokkaido Shimbun].

August 21, 2023 (Monday) An article (dated August 20) on "Hokuryu 200 run after the rain, the first road race in four years" was published on the Internet site [Hokkaido Shimbun] operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), [...

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August 21, 2023

Bon dance in various costumes [Hokkaido Shimbun].

Monday, August 21, 2023 We are pleased to introduce an article (dated August 19) on "Enjoy Bon Dancing in Various Costumes, Hokuryu" on the Internet site [Hokkaido Shimbun] operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan). [...].

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August 21, 2023

(Notice) HTB Production Telementary 2023 "Vacancy Congress: Melancholy of Sunflower Town" to be broadcast on Saturday, September 2, at 1:00 a.m. (different date and time, nationwide broadcast) [PR TIMES] (Japanese only)

Monday, August 21, 2023 "HTB Production Telementary 2023 "Missing [...]" on the Internet site "PR TINES" of PR TIMES (Tokyo, Japan), a press release and news release distribution service provider.

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August 18, 2023

The Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village was introduced on Instagram by Hiroshi Fujioka's second daughter, Tensho Amane 🌻.

Friday, August 18, 2023 Actress Amane Tensho, second daughter of actor Hiroshi Fujioka, posted a photo of herself at the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Village on her Instagram (amane_tensho_offici [...

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(Hokuryu Junior High School students also participate) Kita Sorachi Union wins consecutive championship in Doushin Cup Junior High School Baseball Tournament

August 18, 2023

Hokuryu Junior High School Students Also Participate in "North Sorachi Union Wins Again" Doshin Cup Junior High Baseball [Hokkaido Shimbun].

August 18, 2023 (Fri.) The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), has published an article (dated August 17) on the "North Sorachi Union Consecutively Wins the Doshin Cup Junior High Baseball" in which Hokuryu Junior High School students also participated, [...].

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August 17, 2023

(Notice) August 18 (Fri.) 18:30 - Hokuryu Bon Dance Festival 2023 (in Himawari Tourism Center)

Thursday, August 17, 2023 Indoor Bon Odori dance again this year, rain or shine! 　Hokuryu Bon Dance Festival 2023 August 18, 2023 (Friday) Inside Himawari Tourism Center (Himawari no Sato) Date 🌻 2023 [...].

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August 16, 2023

Sorachi Direct Seller Map 2023" is now available, which lists the direct sales of fresh vegetables and fruits produced in Sorachi! Sorachi De View

August 16, 2023 (Wed) The Hokkaido Sorachi Regional Creation Council has produced and released a "Sorachi Direct Sellers Map," which lists the direct sales locations of fresh vegetables and fruits produced in Sorachi. The map is posted on the "Sorachi De View" website operated by the council.

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August 15, 2023

(Notice) "Beer Hall BEER HOLE Summer Party 2023" (Main Hall of Community Center) in Hokuryu Town on Friday, August 25, 2012!

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 BEER HOLE Summer Party 2023 Friday, August 25, 2023 17:00-19:00 Beer Hall, Hokuryu-cho Community Center Main Hall Alcohol : 500 yen Soft d [...].

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August 15, 2023

Artemis Sorachi launches women's volleyball junior high school club team to cope with declining birthrate and secure practice space [Hokkaido Shimbun].

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), carried the article "Artemis Sorachi Launches Girls' Volleyball Junior High School Club Team to Address Declining Birthrate, Secure Practice Space" (August 10, [...]).

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August 15, 2023

Video] Yellow, Blue, and Other Brightly Colored Frogs: Discoverers "Feel Valuable and Stressed" Frogs Found in Hokkaido [HTB Hokkaido News].

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, "Yellow and blue, too, colorful frogs" was posted on the Internet site [HTB Hokkaido News] operated by Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Corporation (HTB, Sapporo), with the comment "The discoverers 'feel precious and stressed' North [...]

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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.
July 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: + 3 ]
❂ Households:779 households[Month-over-month: ± 0 ]
(July 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

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