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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

  • July 8, 2024

Enjoy Kurosengoku Kinako Kudzu Mochi and Kudzu Manju on Tanabata!

Tanabata is the day when Orihime and Hikoboshi cross the Milky Way and meet once a year. On Tanabata, we're serving up kudzu mochi (kuzu cakes) with Kurosengoku kinako (roasted soybean flour). Made with Yoshino kudzu (100% kudzu root starch), the mochi is generously coated with Kurosengoku kinako (roasted soybean flour) and then dipped in a black […]

  • July 5, 2024

Sunflowers shining in happy colors

On Friday, July 5, 2024, the roadside sunflowers (Sunfinity) began to bloom. These sunflowers were lovingly planted by the town hall staff. Their sparkling yellow petals and adorable appearance make them a truly beautiful sight.

  • June 28, 2024

Pretty wildflowers blooming in the fields

Friday, June 28, 2024: The wildflowers of the fields are bursting with vitality and energy, thriving boldly. Among the colorful flowers, the beautiful pink spikes of Grassholdum jubatum sway gently in the gentle breeze, creating a calm and beautiful scene.

  • June 27, 2024

Peony: A pure flower that is dyed in the color of a maiden's shyness

Thursday, June 27, 2024 The peony flower evokes the beautiful figure of a woman, as the saying goes: "When standing, she is like a peony, when sitting, she is like a peony, and when walking, she is like a lily." The difference between a peony and a peony is the shape of its leaves. Peony: Jagged […]

  • June 26, 2024

Poppies dyed red-orange by the setting sun

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 The poppy, with its delicate, bright red petals reminiscent of thin Japanese paper, is a striking flower. The meaning of the red poppy is "gratitude" and "joy." The red-orange color of the flower, reminiscent of the setting sun, gently envelops the heart. […]

  • June 25, 2024

Beautiful flowers that soothe the soul

June 25, 2024 (Tuesday) Adorable flowers bloomed side by side in a roadside garden! White and pink Madagascar periwinkles, delicate pale sapphire lobelia, and refreshingly fragrant lavender... Each flower has its own unique character. […]

  • June 21, 2024

Gorgeous wild thyme (moss phlox) in Masako Takahashi's garden

Friday, June 21, 2024 A carpet of crimson-purple flowers spreads across the garden. The ground cover plants bloom magnificently, completely covering the ground. Masako Takahashi of Wachi Ward has been carefully cultivating the lovely "Wildflower" for the past 20 years.

  • June 14, 2024

A picturesque landscape of green rice fields

Friday, June 14, 2024 After planting, the rice seedlings in the fields are getting greener with each passing day. The straight rows of seedlings, combined with the green trees reflected in the rice paddies, create a picturesque landscape. A wind breeze blows through the rice paddies.

  • June 13, 2024

Pure white bridal flower, margaret

June 13, 2024 (Thursday) Daisies bloom all over the roadsides and fields. Like a pure white bride (June Bright), their pure and lovely appearance sways gently in the spring breeze, creating a heartwarming moment. The two flowers, nestled together in harmony, […]