Topics surrounding the town
  • July 23, 2025

Takahashi leads in 19 cities and towns in the Sorachi region, analysis of House of Councillors election votes. Katsube comes in second, winning four cities and towns, as conservative voters turn away from the LDP. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website, operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo), posted an article titled, "Takahashi leads in 19 cities and towns in the Sorachi region, analysis of House of Councillors election votes. Second-place Katsube wins in four cities and towns, as conservative voters turn away from the LDP."

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2025 Sunflower Bloom Status, News, etc.
  • July 22, 2025

July 20th (Sunday) Sunflower Village Flowering Status: Daiwa's Sunflower Maze is in full bloom, and a mysterious new pink door has also appeared!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 As of Sunday, July 20, the large sunflower maze at Hokuryu Town's Sunflower Village is in full bloom! The vast sea of sunflowers is a sight to behold. The fields on the hill are also beginning to bloom, and new spots, such as the mysterious pink door that debuted this year, are also appearing.

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Activity report from Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki of Hokuryu Town
  • July 22, 2025

The sound of blessing echoes through the sky after the rain! The 39th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival 2025 Opening Ceremony marks an emotional start

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.

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Managing Director of Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association
  • July 22, 2025

The Hokuryu Onsen & Kurosengoku Summer Festival will be held on Saturday, August 9th! Pietro, the super famous dressing maker, will also be making an appearance! Your drawing will be turned into a one-of-a-kind dressing! Kids dance teams from Kamisunagawa, Takikawa, and Rumoi will also be showing off their Hokuryu Kendama shows. [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association, Managing Director]

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Managing Director of Kurosenkoku Business Cooperative Association (@kurosenjyoumu)

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