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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2022 Large sunflowers brightly color the hills of Hokuryu Sunflower Village, Hokkaido [Mainichi Shimbun]
  • August 15, 2022

Large sunflowers brightly color the hills of Hokuryu Sunflower Village, Hokkaido [Mainichi Shimbun]

Monday, August 15, 2022 The Mainichi Shimbun published an article (dated August 13th) titled "Large flowers brilliantly color the hills: Hokuryu Sunflower Village / Hokkaido" on their website, so we would like to introduce it to you.

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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2022 [Video available for a limited time] Hokuryu Town sees 2 million sunflowers in full bloom, one of Japan's largest [Hokkaido News Web]
  • August 15, 2022

[Video available for a limited time] Hokuryu Town: Japan's largest sunflower field, with 2 million sunflowers in full bloom [NHK Hokkaido NEWS WEB]

On Monday, August 15, 2022, the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Village was featured on the NHK Hokkaido News Web site in an article titled "Hokuryu Town: Japan's Largest Sunflower Village, 2 Million in Full Bloom" (dated August 11th) along with a video.

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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2022
  • August 15, 2022

[Video] Approximately 2 million yellow sunflowers bloom as far as the eye can see at "Sunflower Village" in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido [Jiji Press]

On Monday, August 15, 2022, the video "Yellow as Far as the Eye Can See" (dated August 11) was posted in the "Trending Videos" section of Jiji.com, an internet site operated by Jiji Press Inc. (Tokyo). We would like to introduce it to you. [...]

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Prayers for peace and gratitude to the great Himawari!
  • August 12, 2022

Sunflower Village under the summer sky - August 12th (Friday) 2022

Friday, August 12, 2022 Tomorrow, Saturday, August 13, marks the beginning of Obon, the season for offering prayers and giving thanks to our ancestors. The sunflowers are blooming, mustering their final strength to face the mighty sun. Summer clouds are hanging over the clear blue sky.

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town "Emimaru" in the ripening stage
  • August 12, 2022

Takada Yukiyoshi's (Hokuryu Town) dry-seeded rice "Emimaru" is showing incredible growth during the ripening period!

Friday, August 12, 2022. The dry-seeded rice variety "Emimaru" cultivated by Koki Takada of Hokuryu Town has reached the ripening stage. The intense sunlight is helping photosynthesis, and the ears are maturing. The temperature difference is large, and the sunlight and rain […]

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • August 12, 2022

Mayor of Hokuryu, Yutaka Sano, Activity Report: August 10th (Wednesday) 16th All-Hokkaido Sunflower Cup Park Golf Tournament

Friday, August 12, 2022

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Hokuryu Town Hall FY2023 Hokuryu Town Employee (Architectural Technician) Recruitment Qualification Examination Recruitment
  • August 12, 2022

FY2023 Hokuryu Town Employee (Architectural Technician) Recruitment Qualification Examination [Hokuryu Town HP]

Friday, August 12, 2022

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Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association
  • August 12, 2022

If you are not visiting Sunflower Village, please use the detour route shown on the map. [Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association]

Friday, August 12, 2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Himawari (@sunflower_hokuryu)

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Sunflower blooming status and news for 2022 The "Sunflower Village" in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, is filled with yellow as far as the eye can see. [Jiji Press]
  • August 12, 2022

The "Sunflower Village" in Hokuryu Town, Hokkaido, is filled with yellow as far as the eye can see. [Jiji Press]

On Friday, August 12, 2022, an article titled "Yellow as Far as the Eye Can See" was published on Jiji.com, an internet site operated by Jiji Press Inc. (Tokyo), so we would like to introduce it to you.

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Scenery of Hokuryu Town Sunflowers blooming in the flowerbed at the town hall
  • August 10, 2022

Sunflowers blooming in the flowerbed at Hokuryu Town Hall

Wednesday, August 10, 2022: Tall, adorable sunflowers are in full bloom in the flower beds at Hokuryu Town Hall. They're all huddled together, chatting happily together!!! The cheerfulness of these cute sunflowers is a heartwarming moment. […]

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Activity report by former Hokuryu Town Mayor Yutaka Sano
  • August 10, 2022

Mayor Yutaka Sano of Hokuryu Town reports on his activities, gives a speech to the high school student who is studying abroad in the short term, and gives a report on the activities of the town.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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Hokuryu Kendama Club
  • August 10, 2022

Today (8/9) was activity day! Children and adults took lessons, and some even managed to do tricks they couldn't do before! [Hokuryu Kendama Club]

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hokuryu Kendama Club (@hokuryukendama)

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