JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch

The blog of the JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch. It publishes the Sunflower News and other news.

Price list and how to purchase Hokuryu Town Sunflower Rice (White Rice/Brown Rice) for 2025

Hokuryu Town boasts safe, secure, and delicious rice that is a source of pride for Japan. Oborozuki, Yumepirika, Nanatsuboshi, Kazenokomochi...

Hokuryu Town Sunflower Rice: Oborozuki, Yumepirika, Nanatsuboshi, Hakuchomochi - Hokuryu Town Portal (Hokkaido) - Japan's No. 1 Sunflower Village

We will report on the activities of the "Hokuryu Sunflower Rice Production Cooperative," which won the Grand Prize at the 46th Japan Agricultural Awards. Contributing to the lives and health of the nation...

The 46th Japan Agriculture Award Grand Prize Winner (Collective Organization) "Hokuryu Sunflower Rice Producers Association" (Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido) - Hokuryu Town Portal (Hokkaido) - Japan's No. 1 Sunflower Village

JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch Homepage

This is the blog of the JA Kitasorachi Kitaryū Branch, which delivers local specialties such as sunflower rice, Kurosengoku soybeans, sunflower melons, and sunflower watermelons.
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Google Album [Sunflower Rice News]

JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch "Sunflower Rice News"
Contains image files from No. 120 (published March 1990) to the latest issue.
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April 28, 2026

Hello everyone, nice to meet you. My name is Okada, and I joined the organization this year. I hope to share various information with you all in the future. [JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch]

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

April 22, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, the entrance ceremony for the 6th class of JA Kitasorachi Women's College "College Amity" was held, with 19 students enrolling this year. Women from Fukagawa, Uryu, Hokuryu, and Horokanai will gather to learn about "food and agriculture," "lifestyle," "culture," and "environment," aiming for self-improvement, friendship building, and activities that enrich the community ✨【JA Kitasorachi】

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

April 21, 2026

The Public Relations and Editorial Committee met at our headquarters on Friday, April 17th! This year, with "communication" as our keyword, we plan to incorporate voices from the agricultural field and disseminate information as communicators! [JA Kitasorachi]

Saturday, April 21, 2026

April 14, 2026

The wheat seedling stage survey began on April 6th! This survey is being conducted in approximately 10 locations in each district with the cooperation of the agricultural extension center. [JA Kitasorachi]

April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative (JA Kitasorachi) (@ja_kitasorachi)

April 2, 2026

Hello everyone, it's been a while! In Hokuryu Town, there has been less snowfall than usual, and we're already seeing the soil in the rice paddies, and we're experiencing many warm days that make us feel like spring is in the air. [JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch]

Thursday, April 2, 2026

March 9, 2026

[Hokuryu Town] We are now accepting students for the "Kitaiku Genki Juku" (North-Growing Genki School)! [JA Kitasorachi]

Monday, March 9, 2026

March 2, 2026

To celebrate the 300th issue of our newsletter this month, we will be giving away asparagus to 30 lucky winners. [JA Kitasorachi]

Monday, March 2, 2026 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative (JA Kitasorachi) (@ja_kitasorachi)

January 1, 2026

The 43rd New Year's Day Marathon 2026: Running in the snow with prayers for the bonds of the new year, prayers for "good harvest, road safety, no accidents, and safety at home."

January 1, 2026 (L.O.) On New Year's Day, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the 43rd New Year's Day Marathon was held in the bitterly cold town of Hokuryu. The breath of the people gathered at Shinryu Shrine and their sincere prayers for bountiful harvests and safe travels were etched in the air. […]

December 19, 2025

Information on opening hours for the New Year and New Year holidays. Thank you very much for your support this year. We look forward to your continued support next year. [JA Kitasorachi]

Friday, December 19, 2025

December 2, 2025

🌾✨JA Kitasorachi Rice Promotion Event✨🌾 From November 20th to 23rd, we held a rice promotion event at the Otofuke Town supermarket "Hapio (JA Kino)"🍚 [JA Kitasorachi]

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

December 1, 2025

Umanchu Market 23rd Anniversary Festival Sunflower Rice Sales Event On Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, a tasting and sales event for Hokkaido rice "Sunflower Rice" was held at the 23rd anniversary festival held at "Umanchu Market" in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture. [JA Kitasorachi]

Monday, December 1, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative (JA Kitasorachi) (@ja_kitasorachi) ◇

October 28, 2025

Sunflower Rice News No. 172, October 2025 [JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch]

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Google Album [Sunflower Rice News] This album contains image files from JA Kitasorachi Hokuryu Branch's "Sunflower Rice News" No. 120 (published in March 1990) to the latest issue. […]