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Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association
  • August 29, 2025

On Sunday, August 18th, the final day of the Sunflower Festival, a Bon Odori dance festival and a fireworks display were held as the finale. We would like to thank everyone who came to the festival this year. Please come and see the sunflowers of Hokuryu Town again next year! [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Sakai Yuto]

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Sunflower blooming status in 2025, news, etc.
  • August 29, 2025

The 61st Hokuryu Commercial High School Road Race was held on Sunday, August 17th! Starting at Himawari no Sato, the race allowed participants to view the sunflowers along the course. Many runners, both adults and children, took part in the four races: 10km, 5km, 3km, and pair 2km. [Yuto Sakai, Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 29, 2025

Two huts destroyed in Hokuryu Town due to possible gust of wind on the 26th. Meteorological observatory conducts on-site investigation. [NHK Hokkaido WEB]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the NHK Hokkaido WEB, an internet site operated by NHK (Tokyo), posted an article titled "A gust of wind may have occurred in Hokuryu Town on the 26th, destroying two huts. The meteorological observatory is conducting an on-site investigation."

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 29, 2025

A "gust of wind" hits Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido. Damage includes the complete destruction of a vacant house, the roof of a storage shed being blown off, and crops being toppled. The Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory dispatches staff to investigate the situation. [HBC/TBS]

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (Sapporo) website, HBC Hokkaido News, reported, "A gust of wind hits Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, destroying vacant houses, blowing off roofs of storage sheds, and destroying crops in fields. [...]"

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Hokuryu Town, Mayor Yasuhiro Sasaki Activity Report
  • August 28, 2025

Local voices connecting to the future: Discussing the future of agriculture, education, and life at the Mibaushi District Town Planning Forum

On August 22 (Fri), a town development discussion meeting was held at the Mibaushi Community Center, with approximately 20 town residents participating. The meeting included explanations of the fiscal year 2025 policies and Regional Revitalization 2.0, as well as topics on agriculture, education, living environment, and more.

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 28, 2025

Heavy rainfall in Hokkaido: 197mm in 24 hours in Toyotomi, 94 people evacuated in northern Hokkaido, gusty winds in Hokuryu [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo) published an article titled "Heavy rain in Hokkaido: 197 mm in 24 hours in Toyotomi, 94 people evacuated in northern Hokkaido, gusty winds in Hokuryu" on its website, Hokkaido Shimbun Digital. The article was dated August 27.

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Hokuryu Town Related Information
  • August 28, 2025

[Hokuryu Town] Heavy rains cause extensive damage in northern Hokkaido. The heaviest rainfall ever recorded and flooding caused widespread damage to ranches and crops. [HTB Hokkaido News]

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, an article was published on the Hokkaido Broadcasting Corporation (HTB) website, titled "Heavy rains in Hokuryu Town caused severe damage in northern Hokkaido. The heaviest rainfall and flooding in recorded history destroyed ranches and crops over a wide area. [...]"

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