July 2024

• July 17, 2024

The history of sunflower tourism in Hokuryu-cho is all here! The full text of "Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourism Association 50th Anniversary Magazine" (A4 size, 123 pages) is now available digitally!

July 17, 2024 (Wed.) In February of this year, the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourism Association (Chairman Yukio Takada) published "Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourism Association, 50th Anniversary Magazine" (A4 size, 123 pages). It is the 50th anniversary commemorative publication of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourism Association (A4 size, 123 pages).

• July 17, 2024

The 50th Anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association" [Table of Contents].

❂ Issue ：Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association (Yukio Takada, Chairman) ❂ Editorial ：Editorial Committee (Masahito Fujii, Chairman) ❂ Issue Date ：February 2024 [...] ❂ Publisher ：Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association (Chairman Yukio Takada) ❂ Issue Date ：February 2024 ❂ Publisher ：Mr. Masahito Fujii (Editorial Committee Chairman)

• July 17, 2024

1 On the occasion of publication: Yukio Takada, Chairman of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association With the support of many people, the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. Looking back over the past 50 years, we are pleased to announce the "Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association 50th [...]".

• July 17, 2024

1 On the occasion of publication: Yutaka Sano, former mayor of Hokuryu Town

The Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association was established in 1972, when the town began full-fledged tourism projects, including the designation of Shotsamubetsu Doritsu Park, the construction of a new tourist trail, and the creation of Kompirayama Park.

• July 17, 2024

1 On the occasion of publication: Yasuhiro Sasaki, former chairman of the Hokuryu Town Council

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Sunflower Tourist Association, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations. Fifty years have passed since the Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association was established in 1972 with the late Mr. Yoshio Komatsu as the first [...].

• July 17, 2024

1 On the occasion of publication: Masahito Fujii, Chairman of Commerce and Industry, Hokuryu Town

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association I would like to congratulate the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association on its 50th anniversary and the publication of its commemorative magazine. We would like to express our respect and gratitude to the board members, members, government and related organizations [...].

• July 17, 2024

1 On publication: Hirokuni Kitakiyo, former district representative director of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association. Looking back, the first Cherry Blossom Festival was held in Kompira Park in 1970, followed by the first Cherry Blossom Festival in 1991.

• July 17, 2024

1 On the occasion of publication: Yukio Ebisuya, Deputy General Manager, Tourism Business Promotion Division, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co.

Sightseeing by People, Things, and Things There was a man who came to the office of Chuo Bus Takikawa Terminal 35 years ago in the spring of 1988. He suddenly greeted me by saying, "Hello - sorry, but I need you to put up this poster. Where [...]...

• July 17, 2024

1 On the occasion of publication: Past Presidents of the Tourism Association

Successive Presidents of the Tourism Association First generation: Yoshio Komatsu July S47 - December S61 (passed away on December 23, S61) Second generation: Ken Matsumoto April S62 - April H2 (passed away on October 23, H25) Third generation: Tetsuo Sasaki H2 [...].

• July 17, 2024

2 Establishment of the Tourism Association

Establishment of Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association Establishment of Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association The Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association was established on July 4, 1972, with Mr. Yoshio Komatsu as its chairman. The basic projects of the tourism association at the time of its establishment were as follows Development of local tourism and improvement and enhancement of facilities [...].

• July 17, 2024

Participants wanted for "San-dan-no-taki Waterfall" sightseeing tour... [From the Joint Government Office Building].

Establishment of Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association "Sandan-no-taki Waterfall" Exploration Tourists Wanted... Hokuryu-cho Joint Town Hall Bulletin (July 1, 1973), Town Hall Edition No. 95, Hokuryu-cho Joint Town Hall, Liaison Association Manager: Tadashi Mori The Tourist Association and the Body Association have formed a joint association in the suburban area of [...]...

• July 17, 2024

Name changed from Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association to Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association

Name changed from Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association to Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association "Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association" established Tetsuo Sasaki appointed chairman (April 26, 1999, from PR Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association established) April 1999 [...].

• July 17, 2024

3 50 Years of Tourism Association History: 1970s

50 Years of the Tourism Association [1970s] Year Month Main Events 1970 5 First Hokuryu Town Cherry Blossom Festival (Kompirayama Park) 🌻 The town planned a three-year project to create Kompirayama Park (road, rest [...].

• July 17, 2024

3 50 Years of Tourism Association History: 1980's

50 Years of the Tourism Association [1980s] Year Month Main Events 1980 4 Mr. Susumu Yotsuji, a staff member of the Agricultural Association who participated in a study tour of Europe, saw sunflower fields around Belgrade Airport in the former Yugoslavia [...].

• July 17, 2024

1980s: New Frontier Festival

50 Years of Tourism Association History, 1980s: New Frontier Festival New Frontier Festival Since 1987, NHK Hokkaido has organized the "Hometown and Song Contest between Municipalities" in an effort to revitalize Hokkaido [...].

• July 17, 2024

3 50 Years of Tourism Association History: 1990s

50 Years of the Tourism Association [1990s] Year Month Main Events 1990 4 Tetsuo Sasaki was inaugurated as the head of the Tourism Association 5 The 21st Hokuryu-cho Cherry Blossom Festival was held (Kompirayama Park) 6 "Safe [...] protecting the lives and health of the people

• July 17, 2024

3 50 Years of Tourism Association History: 2000s

50 Years of Tourism Association [2000s] Year Month Main Events 2000 5 Sunflower Village expanded from 13ha to 14.5ha 5 Appointment of 10 "Hokuryu Tourism Ambassadors" (Hajime Hibaha, Tomoya Shimizu, Susumu Yotsuji, Fujie [...])

• July 17, 2024

3 50 Years of Tourism Association: The 2010s

50 Years of the Tourism Association [2010s] Year Month Major Events 2010 7 Renovation of the Sunflower Village Observatory 8 Resumption of the Sunflower Festival fireworks display after its cancellation last year 🌻 Expressway [...].

• July 17, 2024

3 50 Years of Tourism Association: The 2020s

50 Years of the Tourism Association [2020s] Year Month Major Events 2020 2 The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo), which attracted approximately 2 million tourists from Japan and abroad, closed on March 13 after the new strain of coronavirus [...

• July 17, 2024

4 Four Seasons in Hokuryu Town