Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association

• May 14, 2026

A special event has been decided for the momentous 40th anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival! This time, we will be hosting a special talk show and day trip bus tour featuring the popular voice actor, Ryota Osaka! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Thursday, May 14, 2026 View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• May 7, 2026

Here's a summary of the cherry blossom blooming status at Konpira Park, which we've been sharing on our Stories over the past few days! [Yuto Sakai, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

Thursday, May 7, 2026 View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• May 4, 2026

[May 23rd (Sat) Event!] Announcement of the Konpira Park Shibazakura BBQ Picnic [Organizer: Kitaryu Town Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team Members]

May 4, 2026 (Monday) Announcement of the Shibazakura BBQ Picnic at Konpira Park Relax and unwind on the Shibazakura Hill. Enjoy eating, playing, creating, and learning while admiring the only Shibazakura in the Sorachi area. Spend time with family and friends, and enjoy your favorite activities...

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• April 28, 2026

[October 17th (Sat) & 18th (Sun)] The handmade event "Himawari no Machi Craft Marche" will be held again this October! ✨ [Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association - Yuto Sakai]

April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• April 22, 2026

Following our tour of Edaibetsu and Bibaushi, this final installment will showcase the area around Yawara. Starting from Edaibetsu River Park, which marks the border with Uryu Town, we took a stroll along the river. [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• April 20, 2026

Here's a look at the snowmelt in April. This time, we started from "Observation Hill," located right next to Hokuryu Onsen, and ventured towards Bibaushi. [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

April 20, 2026 (Monday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• April 20, 2026

Building A - Wednesday, April 15th: Dining Out Recreation: We went on an outing to the roadside station, Den'en no Sato Uryu, in the neighboring town 🚗 🚙 At the restaurant, everyone enjoyed the time spent deciding "What should I have?" and each person chose their favorite dish ✨ [Group Home Aoi Sui]

Monday, April 20, 2026

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• April 13, 2026

We were able to witness the river, which had become much more powerful due to the melting snow, and the swans that had migrated there. 🦢 [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

April 13, 2026 (Monday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• March 30, 2026

Starting next week, Wednesday, April 1st, two limited-edition stamps featuring Hokuryu Town's mascot character, "Himawari Saki-chan," and the postbox will be available as new content at the "Himawari Postbox" located at the entrance of the Hokuryu Town Hall! 📮 [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

March 30, 2026 (Monday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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• March 27, 2026

Last week, the shop at the Sunflower Park Hokuryu roadside station reopened with a brand new look! The bright and spacious interior is packed with Hokuryu town's finest products. [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Friday, March 27, 2026 View this post on Instagram Post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 🌻 (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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