Hokuryu Town Portal

sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

• June 21, 2025

Agricultural Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT (HBC Hokkaido Broadcasting) interviewed Hokuryu Town's sunflower watermelon at Takada Co., Ltd. (representative: Takada Shunki)

June 21, 2025 (Saturday) June 11, 2025 (Wednesday) HBC's "Agri Kingdom Hokkaido NEXT" will be covering the Hokuryu Town sunflower watermelon. Viewers will be given gifts, and there will be a harvesting and polishing experience, as well as a tasting. The Agrikko will be celebrating the efforts of the producers and the sweet and juicy watermelons.

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

• June 21, 2025

Give thanks on the sacred day of the summer solstice!

June 21, 2025 (Saturday) 11:42am June 21 is the "summer solstice." It is a sacred day when the sunlight reaches its limit. It is the moment when the door to connect the invisible spiritual soul with the universe is opened. All living things resonate and coexist with each other.

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Hokuryu Town Council

• June 20, 2025

Congratulations! Congratulations to Mr. Moriaki Tanaka for receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays!

On Friday, June 20, 2025, a celebration was held for former Hokuryu Town Council Chairman Moriaki Tanaka (88 years old) who was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. He was recognized for his many years of contributions to local government, youth group activities, and efforts in regional development, and received congratulatory gifts from the representative of the organizers and the mayor.

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Kitchen Harebare

• June 20, 2025

[Interview with a Sorachi immigrant / Hokuryu Town] Bringing Western food culture to Hokuryu Town! [Come to Sorachi!]

June 20, 2025 (Friday) The article "Come to Sorachi! Sorachi" operated by the Hokkaido Sorachi Regional Development Bureau, "Western food culture in Hokuryu Town!" (June 19th) was published, so we would like to introduce it to you.

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

• June 20, 2025

The beauty of Annabelle is heart-warming!

June 20, 2025 (Friday) "Annabell" is a white hydrangea. Its pure and pretty appearance is like a bride's white bouquet. Standing quietly in a corner of the garden, the beautiful flower that makes you feel "single-minded love" makes your heart sway. […]

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50th Anniversary of the Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association

• June 20, 2025

The official poster for the 39th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival is finally complete ✨ [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

Friday, June 20, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu)

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

• June 20, 2025

After the activity time, during adult time, everyone challenges themselves in a round-trip relay! [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

Friday, June 20, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

• June 20, 2025

This week we have adults who have passed the Advanced Level 2 exam 🎉 What an awesome experience!!! [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

Friday, June 20, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

• June 19, 2025

Clematis: A flower with a mysterious charm

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Clematis is a large flower with many different types and charms. The pale colors of white and purple give off a dignified beauty. It looks as if it will fly off into space on the soft wind with its large wings.

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Hokuryu Town Hall

• June 19, 2025

Introducing Sunflower Watermelon to Ito-Yokado merchandisers [Hokuryu Town Website]

Thursday, June 19, 2025

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Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Tourist Association

• June 19, 2025

On Wednesday, June 18th, in the second installment of the "Himawari+" series, we will be introducing Smile Hokuryu Main Store, a recycle shop packed with Showa retro and romantic charm! [Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association, Yuto Sakai]

June 19, 2025 (Thursday) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association🌻(@sunflower_hokuryu)

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

• June 19, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17th, the local revitalization cooperation team came to film! I wonder what kind of video it will be? I'm looking forward to it 😊 [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

June 19, 2025 (Thursday) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)

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Hokuryu Town Hall

• June 19, 2025

[News Release] Hokuryu Town Hall adopts our EAP service [MRC Sapporo]

June 19, 2025 (Thursday) MRC Sapporo Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City), which is working on a primary prevention EAP to prevent mental disorders, has posted an article titled "【News Release】North [...]

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Treasures of Hokuryu Town

• June 18, 2025

The Great Pine Cone that Holds the Golden Spiral of the Universe

Friday, June 19, 2025 A pine tree enshrined in the sacred forest of Shinryu Shrine! The huge pine cone is a great presence that is filled with energy power full of vitality. It symbolizes the harmony of the universe and the energy of creation.

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Shinryu Elementary School

• June 18, 2025

June 17th (Tuesday) 1st and 2nd grade "Human Rights Flowers" ~ Human Rights Flowers were planted for the first time in 8 years. One planter for each child. Planting flower seedlings [Shinryu Elementary School]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Managing Director, Kuro Sengoku Business Cooperative

• June 18, 2025

(Notice) August 20th (Wed) - 21st (Thu) # Chikaho 10:00-18:00 The legendary Kurosengoku soybean fair [Kurosengoku Business Cooperative Association, Managing Director]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kurosenjyoumu Business Cooperative Association Managing Director (@kurosenjyoumu)

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Agricultural and Livestock Products Direct Sales Minorichi-Hokuryu

• June 18, 2025

We have sugar green beans 🫛 in stock. We also have Reigetsu beans 🍅 from Kitasorachi ♪ We also have lots of broccoli 🥦, cabbage, sunflower watermelon 🌻 🍉 [Minorich Hokuryu]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minorichi Hokuryu (@minorichi_hokuryu)

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Group home Hekisui

• June 18, 2025

Building A 🎉 June 15th (Sunday) Father's Day 🎉 To celebrate Father's Day, we held an "Okonomiyaki Party" for lunch [Group Home Hekisui]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Agricultural Cooperative Association HONOKA

• June 18, 2025

On Monday, June 16th, the members of the Iwamizawa 4H Club came to inspect our farm. Thank you very much! [Honoka Agricultural Cooperative]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Honoka Agricultural Cooperative Association (@honoka.hokuryu)

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Hokuryu Kendama Club

• June 18, 2025

The last special guest of the Hokuryu Kendama Festival is... @rinsby2! [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)

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