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Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 50th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine

July 17, 2024

Learn all about the history of sunflower tourism in Hokuryu Town! The full text of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 50th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet, A4 size, 123 pages, is now available digitally!

July 17, 2024 (Wednesday) In February of this year, the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association (Chairman Yukio Takada) published the "Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 50th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet" (A4, 123 pages). Hokuryu Town's "Sunflower-Centered Town [...]"

July 17, 2024

"Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book" [Table of Contents]

Cover and spine of the "Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association 50th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine" ❂ Published by: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association (Chairman: Yukio Takada) ❂ Edited by: Editorial Committee (Chairman: Masahito Fujii) ❂ Publication date: February 2024 (Reiwa 6) […]

July 17, 2024

1. On the occasion of the publication: Yukio Takada, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association, the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association was able to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022 thanks to the support of many people. Looking back over the past 50 years, we would like to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association.

July 17, 2024

1. On the occasion of the publication: Former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association The Hokuryu Town Tourism Association was established in 1972 amid the launch of full-scale tourism in the town, including the designation of Shokanbetsu Prefectural Park, the construction of a new tourist hiking trail, and the development of Konpirayama Park.

July 17, 2024

1. On the occasion of the publication: Former Hokuryu Town Council Chairman Sasaki Yasuhiro

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association, we would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the Himawari Tourism Association. It has been 50 years since the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association was founded in 1972 by the late Yoshio Komatsu, its first president. […]

July 17, 2024

1. On the occasion of the publication: Masahito Fujii, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce

Masahito Fujii, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Chamber of Commerce, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association I would like to congratulate the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association on its 50th anniversary and the publication of its commemorative magazine. I would like to express my respect and gratitude to the board members, the government, and all related organizations.

July 17, 2024

1. On the occasion of the publication: Kitakiyo Hirokuni, former representative director of Kitasorachi Agricultural Cooperative Association

On the 50th Anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association We are pleased to announce the 50th anniversary of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association. Looking back, the first Cherry Blossom Festival was held at Konpira Park in 1970, and then in 1991 […]

July 17, 2024

1. On the occasion of the publication: Yukio Ebisuya, Deputy Director of the Tourism Promotion Headquarters, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co., Ltd.

Sightseeing with People, Things, and Things 35 years ago, around spring 1988 (Showa 63), a man came to visit the Chuo Bus Takikawa Terminal office. He suddenly greeted me with, "Hello! Sorry, but I'll put up this poster." Where […]

July 17, 2024

1. On publication: Past presidents of the Tourism Association

The past presidents of the Tourism Association were: 1st President Yoshio Komatsu, July 1972 - December 1986 (died December 23, 1986); 2nd President Ken Matsumoto, April 1987 - April 2000 (died October 23, 2013); 3rd President Tetsuo Sasaki, 2000 […]

July 17, 2024

2. History of the establishment of the Tourism Association

Establishment of the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association Establishment of the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association The Hokuryu Town Tourism Association was established on July 4, 1972, with Yoshio Komatsu as its chairman. The basic activities of the tourism association at the time of its establishment were as follows: Regional tourism development and facility improvement […]

July 17, 2024

We are looking for participants for the "Sandan-no-Taki" sightseeing tour... [News from the Joint Government Office]

Establishment of the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association. We are looking for participants for the "Sandan-no-taki" sightseeing tour. Hokuryu Town Joint Government Office Bulletin (July 1, 1973) Town Hall Edition No. 95. Mori Masashi, Director of the Hokuryu Town Joint Government Office and Liaison Association. The Tourism Association and the Taisei Association are promoting the area's […]

July 17, 2024

The name of the Hokuryu Town Tourism Association was changed to the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association.

The Hokuryu Town Tourism Association changed its name to the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association. The Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association was established. Tetsuo Sasaki was appointed chairman. (From the May issue of Hokuryu Public Relations, April 26, 1999, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association was established.) April 1999 […]