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May 11, 2026

[Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village] [Japanese Landscape] Vibrant colors adorn the summer. New summer-themed jigsaw puzzles from the Japanese Landscape series will be released in late May 2026. [PR TIMES] [Mainichi Shimbun]

On May 11, 2026 (Monday), the Mainichi Shimbun, an internet site operated by Mainichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), published a press release titled "[Japanese Landscape] Bright colors adorn the summer. From the Japanese Landscape Series..." regarding the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village.

May 11, 2026

[Hokuryu Town Participation] "Towards a land where people can give birth and raise children with peace of mind, no matter where they live. The role of online consultations in bridging the 'mobility barrier' in Hokkaido" [Kids Public Co., Ltd.] [PRTIMES]

On May 11, 2026 (Monday), PR TIMES Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) published an article on its website, PRTIMES, titled "[Hokuryu Town Participates] Towards a land where people can give birth and raise children with peace of mind, no matter where they live. Overcoming the 'mobility barrier' in Hokkaido [...]"

May 11, 2026

Hokuryu Town: Elementary school students learn proper cycling techniques for traffic safety [NHK News]

On May 11, 2026 (Monday), an article titled "Hokuryu Town: Bicycle Traffic Safety - Elementary School Students Learn the Correct Way to Ride a Bicycle" (updated May 7) was published on NHK's internet site, [NHK News]. We would like to share it with you. […]

May 8, 2026

[Hokuryu Town Participates] [Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido] 28 people from 9 municipalities participated in an exchange meeting for those interested in volunteer work and regional revitalization. [Aruyaumu Co., Ltd.] [PRITIMES]

On May 8, 2026 (Friday), PR TIMES Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) published an article on its website, PRTIMES, titled "[Hokuryu Town Participates] 'Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido: Exchange Meeting for Those Interested in Cooperation Volunteers and Regional Revitalization' with 9 Participants..."

May 8, 2026

Hokuryu Town's 1.5 million sunflower fields and all-you-can-eat Nanyo cherries (day trip) [Yomiuri Travel]

On May 8, 2026 (Friday), an article titled "Hokuryu Town's 1.5 Million Sunflower Fields and All-You-Can-Eat Nanyo Cherry Picking (Day Trip)" was published on the internet site [Yomiuri Travel], operated by Yomiuri Travel Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo). […]

May 3, 2026

[We offer our deepest condolences] 300 people attend the funeral service in Hokuryu Town to commemorate the achievements of Mr. Okura, former chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative / Ryoji Okura passes away at 86, former chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Updated May 3, 2026 (Sunday), published April 30 (Thursday) Hokkaido Shimbun Digital (May 2) The Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), published an article titled "The Achievements of Mr. Okura, Former Chairman of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative […]"

April 30, 2026

Auberge Mashike: Seasonal Japanese Creative Course Meals and a Visit to the 2 Million Sunflower Fields and Kunimare Sake Brewery in Hokuryu Town [Doshin Tourism]

On April 30, 2026 (Thursday), the Hokkaido Shimbun Group's travel agency, Doshin Service Center Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), published an article on its website, Doshin Kanko, titled "Auberge Mashike: Seasonal Japanese Creative Course and Hokuryu Town 2 Million Yen […]"

April 30, 2026

Tips for enjoying the sunflower maze in Hokuryu Town! An experience guide to being surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of 2 million sunflowers [Hokkaido Sightseeing Guide]

On April 30, 2026 (Thursday), an article titled "Tips for Enjoying the Sunflower Maze in Hokuryu Town! An Experience Guide to Being Surrounded by the Spectacular View of 2 Million Sunflowers" was published on the internet site "Hokkaido Tourism Guide" operated by Arrows (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) (April 2 […]).

April 27, 2026

Fukagawa Fire Station urges fire prevention by distributing awareness-raising goods in front of supermarket [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On April 27, 2026 (Monday), an article titled "Fukagawa Fire Station Calls for Fire Prevention and Distributes Awareness Goods in Front of Supermarket" (updated April 25) was published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City). […]

April 27, 2026

[Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen] <Golden Week Guide> Sorachi District [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On April 27, 2026 (Monday), an article titled "<Golden Week Guide> Sorachi Region" (updated April 34) was published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City). [...]

April 27, 2026

Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens' Business Association Silver Human Resources Center - Updated Article [National Company Database]

On April 27, 2026 (Monday), an article about "Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens' Business Association Silver Human Resources Center" (dated April 23) was posted on the internet site [National Company Database] operated by Global Dream Japan Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture).

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April 20, 2026

[Masayuki Takatsuki from Hokuryu Town appears!] "Video editing," "second-hand clothing store"—the number of 'proposal-oriented team members' who connect town challenges with their strengths is increasing [Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team] Revitalizing the region with ideas that even town hall staff didn't notice. Hokuryu Town and Naganuma Town, Hokkaido (Aired April 16th) [Kyo Dokki! | HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting] [TBS NEWS DIG]

April 20, 2026 (Monday) The internet site [Kyo Dokki! | HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting], operated by Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), and [TBS...], operated by TBS/JNN NEWS DIG LLC (Minato-ku, Tokyo)