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- July 1, 2025
Mayor Kazunori Tanaka of Imobeushi, who continued to sow seeds for town revitalization, passes away. "He was a man of conviction." [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), published an article titled "Mayor Tanaka Kazunori of Imobeushi, who continued to sow seeds for town revitalization, passes away: 'He was a man of conviction.'" (dated June 30th [...]
- July 1, 2025
[Hokuryu Taiko appears!] Powerful Japanese drumming unites the audience as five groups from Kita-Sorachi perform together in Fukagawa [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Powerful Japanese Taiko Drums, One with the Audience: Five Groups from Northern Sorachi Perform Together in Fukagawa" (dated June 30th) on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital. [...]
- June 30, 2025
July 2nd (Wed) - 8th (Tue) [Event at Daimaru Sapporo Store] Carefully selected by our buyers! Taste the legendary Kurosengoku soybeans at "Discover Hokkaido"!
June 30, 2025 (Mon) Daimaru Sapporo, the department store directly connected to Sapporo Station, boasts the highest sales in Hokkaido. Its hugely popular food floor, Hoppe Town, will now be at the forefront of Hokkaido's delicious food! [Discover]
- June 30, 2025
Hokuryu Town's specialty product, "Sunflower Watermelon," was featured on "Agri Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT" (HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting)! [HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting]
On June 30th (Mon) and June 28th (Sat), 2025, Hokuryu Town's specialty product, "Sunflower Watermelon," was featured on "Agri Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT (HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting)." Agri Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT: Hokuryu Town - Yellow Fruit [...]
- June 27, 2025
＜The 20-year story of the revival of Hokuryu's legendary Kurosengoku soybeans＞ ㊦ Expanding its use: "Becoming a new local specialty" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "The 20-Year Story of Hokuryu's Mythical Kurosengoku Soybeans: Expanding Their Use as a 'New Local Specialty'" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital, run by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo).
- June 26, 2025
＜The 20-year story of the revival of the legendary Kurosengoku soybeans in Hokuryu＞ ㊥ Budding through encounters and enthusiasm [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On June 26, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "The 20-Year Story of the Hokuryu Kurosengoku Soybean's Revival: A New Encounter and Passion to Bring Its Sprouts" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.
- June 26, 2025
Refreshingly sweet and bursting with juice: Hokuryu's "Sunflower Melon" begins shipping [Kita Sorachi Shimbun]
On June 26, 2025 (Thursday), the Kita Sorachi Shimbun, an internet website operated by the Kita Sorachi Shimbun Company (Fukagawa City), published an article titled "Refreshingly sweet and bursting with juice: Hokuryu 'Sunflower Melon' shipments begin" (dated June 25). [...]
- June 25, 2025
＜The 20-year story of the revival of Hokuryu's legendary Kurosengoku soybeans＞ (1) Ultra-small soybeans gaining attention for their health benefits [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "The 20-Year Story of the Hokuryu Kurosengoku Soybean's Revival: Ultra-Small Grains, Health-Conscious, and in the Spotlight" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital.
- June 25, 2025
Stockpiled rice sales begin in the northern Sorachi region. People queue up at major supermarkets saying, "I can finally buy it cheaply." [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Stockpiled rice sales begin in the northern and northern Sorachi regions. Queues form at major supermarkets: 'Finally, we can buy it cheaply.'" (dated June 24) on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital. [...]
- June 24, 2025
"The sweetest and finest in recent years" - Hokuryu begins shipping "Sunflower Melon" [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "The sweetest and most textured melons in recent years: Shipments of sunflower melons begin in Hokuryu" (dated June 23) on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital. [...]
- June 21, 2025
(Notice) June 28th (Sat) 17:00~ [Agri Kingdom/HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting] Hokuryu Town Sunflower Watermelon Edition will be broadcast! Please be sure to check it out ❤️
June 21, 2022 (Sat) On the Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HBC) website, a gourmet documentary site called “Agri Kingdom,” they posted an article titled “Pay attention to the ‘Hokuryu Town Sunflower Watermelon Edition,’ which will be broadcast on June 28 (Sat) next week!” (dated June 21) […]