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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano

August 14, 2023

Activity report from Mayor Sano Yutaka of Hokuryu Town. Thursday, August 10th: 17th Hokkaido Himawari Cup PG Tournament, conversation with Michael from FFC Japan, recording of HBC's "Osanpo Hokkai" program. Farewell party for Tomochika, Kaori Mizumori, and Oideyasu Oda, elementary and junior high school classmates from Rimachi.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association

August 14, 2023

Today (August 12th) was the 30th anniversary event for Hokuryu Taiko, "THE Taiko Festival in Hokuryu"! The performance was very powerful and cool! [Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association]

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Minoritch Hokuryu Farm and Livestock Direct Sales Store

August 14, 2023

As Obon is approaching, we had many customers visit us yesterday (8/11) and today. However, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by not being able to find what our customers want. [Minorich Hokuryu]

Monday, August 14, 2023

Hokuryu Kendama Club

August 14, 2023

Over the past four days, we've been able to play kendama with many different people at Himawari no Sato! Thank you to everyone who came! 😊 [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

August 14, 2023

Today we played kendama in a different place than usual 🤩 It's good to play in a different place every once in a while 😊 [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

August 14, 2023

10 Jug Challenge 🔥 I managed to get the jug 10 times for the first time, but it didn't hit the kendama... Just one more to go... ⚡️ [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2023

August 10, 2023

August 9th (Wednesday) Sunflower Village Flowering Status: The sunflowers are drooping and starting to wither in many places.

This is the current state of blooming flowers at Sunflower Village on Thursday, August 10, 2023 and Wednesday, August 9. Due to the rain last weekend, the sunflowers that were in full bloom at Sunflower Village are now drooping and beginning to wither in many places. The path of the Jumbo Maze […]

Scenery of Hokuryu Town

August 10, 2023

The Nakajima family's gallant cat, "Tsunekichi-chan"

Thursday, August 10, 2023 This dignified-looking, tabby-colored cat is a loving mother who gave birth to three kittens. Looking out the window at the colorful flower fields and the birds and insects flying about, Tsuneyoshi-chika carefully observes the ever-changing natural world. […]

Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano

August 10, 2023

Activity report from Mayor Sano Yutaka of Hokuryu Town. August 9th (Wednesday) Construction bidding (public housing demolition work, etc.), visit from Kobayashi, Director of Sapporo Development and Construction Department, and others, visit to Tsukigata Town Hall, Sorachi Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association (Iwamizawa City): Lecture on "Recent Taiwan-Japan Relations and Regional Exchanges"; Speaker: Mr. Nenshinshi, Director of the Sapporo Branch of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Hokuko Construction Co., Ltd.

August 10, 2023

We received melons and watermelons from farmers in Hokuryu Town. Thank you as always. We will all enjoy them. [Hokuko Construction]

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Scenery of Hokuryu Town

August 9, 2023

A relaxing moment in the Nakajima family's natural garden

Wednesday, August 9, 2023: The Nakajima Family Natural Garden is filled with colorful and graceful flowers blooming one after another. These healthy and beautiful wildflowers are grown in fertile soil containing compost that is rich in microorganisms. They are vibrant, natural, and full of life.

Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano

August 9, 2023

Activity report from Mayor Yutaka Sano of Hokuryu Town: August 8th (Tuesday) - Visit by junior high school students on short-term language study abroad programs, and FY2022 financial audit by the Hokkaido Municipal General Affairs Association (Sapporo City)

Wednesday, August 9, 2023