Sunflower Blooming Status and News in 2023

August 7, 2023

The art event "Let's all become Van Gogh" will be ending tomorrow, August 7th (Monday)! We look forward to seeing you there ✨👨‍🎨✨ [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

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August 7, 2023

Today (August 4th) at Sunflower Village. The area around the Jumbo Maze is in full bloom. The weather isn't great, but this weekend is probably the best time to see them. [Hokko Construction]

Monday, August 7, 2023

August 4, 2023

🌻 Sunflower Chorus is on summer vacation 🌻 We hope you are staying cool during this hot summer. The main field at Sunflower Village is currently in full bloom ♪♪♪ [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Chorus]

Friday, August 4, 2023

August 3, 2023

Wednesday, August 2nd - Sunflower Village flowering status: The jumbo maze field in the center is in full bloom and at its best!

Thursday, August 3, 2023. This is the current flowering situation at Sunflower Village on Wednesday, August 2. The jumbo maze field in the center is in full bloom. The sight of the sunflowers blooming all at once, facing the sun, is almost otherworldly.

August 3, 2023

This week is the best time to see the sunflowers in Hokuryu Town! ✨ Compared to previous years, they are in full bloom a little earlier than usual due to the weather. Thanks to you, we have beautiful sunflowers in bloom again this year! 🌻🙇‍♀️🌻 [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

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August 3, 2023

2 million large sunflowers bloom in Hokuryu "Sunflower Village" [Hokkaido Shimbun]

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, an internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City), published an article titled "2 million large sunflowers blooming in Hokuryu's 'Sunflower Village'" (dated August 2). We would like to introduce it to you.

August 2, 2023

Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report: August 1st (Tuesday) Kagawa Prefecture Manno Town Council Standing Committee on Economy and Industry visits town, Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory Meteorological Disaster Prevention Director visits town, Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women's Affairs Director visits town, August Regular Section Chiefs Meeting

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

August 1, 2023

100-flowered sunflower "Sunfinity"

August 1, 2023 (Tuesday) Small, cute sunflowers blooming along the road! Each plant has 50 to 100 flowers, and they continue to branch and bloom for about three months, from early summer to autumn. They decorate the roadside, soothing the hearts and minds of those who see them. […]

August 1, 2023

Singer-songwriter Saki Yamamoto of # performed live ✨ Her beautiful singing voice was soothing ☺️ [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

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July 31, 2023

We held a rock-paper-scissors tournament at the tourist center! ✊ Thank you to everyone who participated 🖐 [Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association]

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July 31, 2023

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Band No. 2 held a concert 🎺 🎶 They performed a variety of songs, including popular anime theme songs and a medley of summer tunes! Thank you for the wonderful performance ✨ [Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association]

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July 28, 2023

(Notice) On Saturday, July 29th, from around 8:30 AM, HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting will broadcast a live broadcast of Hokuryu Town Himawari no Sato by MBS Mainichi Broadcasting Saturday Plus. [HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting Saturday Plus]

On Saturday, July 28, 2023, HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting) announced that it would be broadcasting a segment on Saturday Plus, July 29, titled "A Walk Through the Five Senses in Hokkaido's Summer ★ Cold Noodles! An Unexpected Combination ★ The Love of a 90-Year-Old Couple," featuring Himawari from Hokuryu Town. [...]

Sunflower blooming status and news for 2023