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Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Chorus

September 14, 2023

I'm just singing "The Wagtail." The wagtail is a venerable bird, isn't it? I learned a lot [from the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Chorus].

Thursday, September 14, 2023

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

September 14, 2023

We have started a series of solitary yunzuken. We are going to finish filming on a regular activity day by playing YUNZUKEN without being noticed by children as much as possible. That is the solitary YUNZUKEN.

Thursday, September 14, 2023 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)

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Hokuryu Town, Former Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report

September 14, 2023

Mayor of Hokuryu Town announces he will not run in the fourth election: "I am not confident in my physical strength and health" [Hokkaido Shimbun].

September 14, 2023 (Thu) The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), published an article on September 14 titled "Mayor of Hokuryu Town announces he will not run for the fourth election, saying he is not confident in his physical strength and health.

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2023, Sunflower bloom status, news, etc.

September 14, 2023

Hokuryu Town to "drop the ball" on building a new observatory, seeking a simpler, cheaper form due to soaring material costs [Hokkaido Shimbun].

The Hokkaido Shimbun, an Internet site operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun (Sapporo, Japan), published an article on September 14, 2023, titled "Hokuryu Town Seeks Simpler, Less Expensive Form for New Observatory Construction 'Blank Slate,' as Materials and Other Costs Soar.

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2023, Sunflower bloom status, news, etc.

September 14, 2023

New Observatory Designed by Kengo Kuma in Sunflower Village in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, Hokkaido [Hokkaido TV : HTB online] (in Japanese only)

On September 14, 2023 (Thu), the Internet site [Hokkaido TV: HTB online] operated by Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Corporation (HTB, Sapporo) published an article titled "'Himawari no Sato' New Observatory Plan Designed by Kengo Kuma Once [...]".

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Hokuryu Town Related Information

September 14, 2023

(Niigata Prefecture) "100 Years of Sorachi," as told by photographs, to be published in late November [Iki Publishing].

Thursday, September 14, 2023 We are pleased to announce that "100 Years of Sorachi", a book by Iki Publishing Co. (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture), whose photos tell the story of Sorachi, is now being edited for publication in late November. The target municipalities are Yubari City, Iwamizawa City, and the former [...].

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Kuro Sengoku Business Cooperative

September 13, 2023

(Notice) Kuro Sengoku Cooperative opens a stall at Ekimarche (Asahikawa Station) on September 16 (Sat.) - 18 (national holiday)!

September 13, 2023 (Wed.) The Kuro Sengoku Business Cooperative (Hokuryu-cho, Yukio Takada, President) will have a stall at "Ekimarche 2023" organized by the Ekimarche Executive Committee (Asahikawa Shinkin Bank and JR Hokkaido Asahikawa Branch), [...]...

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special feature article

September 13, 2023

2023 Shinryu Shrine Autumn Festival Goshinmusai @ Wa Community Center (Wa Neighborhood Association)

September 14, 2023 (Thu) The "2023 Autumn Grand Festival of Shinryu Shrine" was held in Hokuryu-cho for three days from September 8 (Fri.) to 10 (Sun.). The autumn festival at Shinryu Shrine in 2023 was held in Hokuryu-cho to celebrate a bountiful autumn harvest and to honor the [...] The autumn festival at Shinryu Shrine in 2023 was held in Hokuryu-cho in order to celebrate a bountiful autumn harvest and to honor the [...

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

September 13, 2023

Ears of Japanese pampas grass shining in silver

September 13, 2023 (Wednesday) Ears of Japanese pampas grass standing beside rice fields that are ready to be harvested. It is a mysterious scene, shining silvery white and swaying softly in the autumn breeze. ◇ ikuko（photo by noboru)

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Hokuryu Town, Former Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report

September 13, 2023

Yutaka Sano, Mayor of Hokuryu Town Activity report, Tuesday, September 12: Encouraging visit to Rice Center, Preparation for the 3rd Regular Session of the Diet

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Shinryu Elementary School

September 13, 2023

September 11 (Mon.) & September 12 (Tue.) 2nd Grade Life "Secret of Smile Explorers" - We will go to a daycare center to investigate the secret of smiles. Each student came up with their own ideas on how to investigate [Manryu Elementary School].

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Freshly baked bread RICH Kobo

September 12, 2023

Sales of freshly baked bread by RICH Kobo (NPO Akarui Nouhou), Sept.

September 13, 2023 (Wed.) Here are the delicious breads for September at RICH Kobo, the freshly baked bakery of NPO Akarui Nouhou (Representative Director Yumiko Takebayashi). September Sales Dates (13 times) The September sales will be held on Tuesdays (5th and 12th [...]].

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

Great ears of rice overflowing with vital energy

September 12, 2023

With heartfelt thanks to the great ears of rice overflowing with life energy!

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, rice harvesting is in full swing in many parts of the town! The ears of rice, bathed in the bounty of nature, are bearing abundant harvests. Overcoming any difficulties, they mature robustly, a feat that gives them the strength to become the source of life.

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Hokuryu Town, Former Mayor Yutaka Sano Activity Report