Wednesday, August 27, 2025 On Thursday, August 21, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Wa Community Center, with approximately 20 townspeople in attendance. Mayor Sasaki reported that the town had received the full amount of the local revitalization grant, and discussed plans for the town's future.
On Wednesday, August 20th, a town development discussion meeting was held at the Hekisui Ikigai Center. Approximately 20 town residents participated, and the meeting was an opportunity to hear about policies for fiscal year 2025 and new developments for the Sunflower Festival. Opinions […]
Friday, August 22, 2025 On Monday, August 18, the Hokuryu Bon Odori Festival and Fireworks Display was held in grand style. The event kicked off with a brave performance of the Hokuryu Taiko drums, followed by a charming Bon Odori dance by children and a unique costume parade, thrilling the crowd.
Monday, August 18, 2025 Today was a meeting with the mayor of Hokuryu Town → live performance → first day of Rising → evening office meeting. It was intense! I'm exhausted. Good night! 💤😪 […]
August 15, 2025 (Friday) Yukio Takada, Chairman of the Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association, which revived the legendary Kurosengoku soybean, received the Hokkaido Industry Contribution Award (Hokkaido) for FY2025 and the Hokkaido Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises Associations 70th Anniversary Commemorative Award.
On August 8th (Friday), Hokuryu Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Hokkaido University of Science for urban development. The agreement will leverage the university's expertise in architecture, disaster prevention, medical care, and other fields, as well as the young students of the Faculty of Regional Creation, which is scheduled to be established in 2027.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Hokuryu Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kuriyama Town and the Hokkaido Nursing and Welfare School, run by the town, to address the shared challenge of a shortage of nursing care workers. The agreement, based on the theme of "growing together in the community and Kuriyama," […]
On August 6th (Wednesday), Rakuno Gakuen University and Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, signed a comprehensive partnership agreement. Building on their collaborative relationship in the sunflower oil revitalization project, the two parties will work together on a wide range of topics, including smart agriculture, specialty product development, and wildlife control.
Friday, July 25, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu) With skillful containment, the unexpected... Sasaki Town […]
Friday, July 25, 2025 On Wednesday, July 23, a monthly activity report meeting was held in Hokuryu Town by village supporters and local revitalization cooperation team members. Mayor Sasaki also participated, and the meeting discussed the operation of the portal site and social media for the "Sunflower Festival 2025" [...]
July 22, 2025 (Tuesday) The 39th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival kicked off in style on Sunday, July 20. Under a clear blue sky after the rain, the opening was highlighted by a spirited taiko drumming performance and a refreshing brass band performance by junior high school students, and those involved expressed their gratitude and expectations.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 On Saturday, July 12, a grand celebration was held at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen to celebrate former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. A total of 118 people attended the celebration to honor his many years of contributions to local government.